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Title: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 18:56:48: Please let me know what you guys think! :thumb:

None of them are Grainy. It looks like that because of the mixture of Plastic and Aluminum.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:01:08: Quote from: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 18:56:48
Please let me know what you guys think! :thumb:
Very interesting. I can't tell, is that space invader 3-dimensional?
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:01:42: Quote from: trenzafeeds on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:01:08
Quote from: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 18:56:48
Please let me know what you guys think! :thumb:
Very interesting. I can't tell, is that space invader 3-dimensional?

Yes it is.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:09:14: Looking good. Would love to see the backside too :)
Resin cast? 3D printed?

If you need something to go with them I may have some ideas...
http://i.imgur.com/xRiK8NX.jpg
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:25:08: Quote from: ImpendingxDoom on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:09:14
Looking good. Would love to see the backside too :)
Resin cast? 3D printed?

If you need something to go with them I may have some ideas...
http://i.imgur.com/xRiK8NX.jpg

3D Printed

Main Post updated with pictures of the stem.

Those are some great ideas. May I use them?
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:33:10: Quote from: trenzafeeds on Wed, 21 October 2015, 19:01:08
Quote from: Pdub on Wed, 21 October 2015, 18:56:48
Please let me know what you guys think! :thumb:
Very interesting. I can't tell, is that space invader 3-dimensional?

Updated with pics
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 22 October 2015, 02:28:36: 3D printed sparkles? That's an interesting surprise :)

What cap profile is it based on?
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Thu, 22 October 2015, 11:42:14: Quote from: suicidal_orange on Thu, 22 October 2015, 02:28:36
3D printed sparkles? That's an interesting surprise :)

What cap profile is it based on?

That is paint so you can see it, the grand is hard for it to see.

It is not based on any profile.

I am in the process of making a pairing fn key.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Jhonan on Thu, 22 October 2015, 16:46:41: That looks awesome!
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:46:48: Quote from: Jhonan on Thu, 22 October 2015, 16:46:41
That looks awesome!

Thanks ! Do you guys really like Trans more or metal? I have been thinking of making aluminum caps.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: HekusuTekusu on Sun, 25 October 2015, 01:27:55: Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:46:48

Quote from: Jhonan on Thu, 22 October 2015, 16:46:41
That looks awesome!

Thanks ! Do you guys really like Trans more or metal? I have been thinking of making aluminum caps.

Translucent caps are pretty popular. But metal caps should be pretty good depending on the finish. Maybe a WASD set ?
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: ithrowthinqs on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:49:41: Dang looking good. Any plans for a Topre version or just MX for now?
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:51:23: Quote from: ithrowthinqs on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:49:41
Dang looking good. Any plans for a Topre version or just MX for now?

I have had 10 people reach out to me asking about topre. I am highly considering it. If I get enough people to post here or in over threads of mine about it. I will eventually add them. I just need to get my design for Mx down first because hat is what I mainly have.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Jhonan on Sun, 25 October 2015, 16:18:53: Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:46:48

Quote from: Jhonan on Thu, 22 October 2015, 16:46:41
That looks awesome!

Thanks ! Do you guys really like Trans more or metal? I have been thinking of making aluminum caps.
Myself, I'm partial to transparent and shine-through materials, though I wouldn't be opposed to seeing these in aluminum.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: dwk396 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 17:31:24: Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:51:23

Quote from: ithrowthinqs on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:49:41
Dang looking good. Any plans for a Topre version or just MX for now?

I have had 10 people reach out to me asking about topre. I am highly considering it. If I get enough people to post here or in over threads of mine about it. I will eventually add them. I just need to get my design for Mx down first because hat is what I mainly have.

Count me in for the Topre! I would love to put it on my fc660c!
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:46:06: Alum Topre and I'll love you forever!!!
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:47:59: Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:46:06
Alum Topre and I'll love you forever!!!

Depending on design what would you pay for one, because aluminum caps are more expensive than plastic. They would have to be closer to 40$. And I had 7 more people message me about it. I will start on a topre design.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: DrCr4nK on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:41:13: This is pretty nice. I might be willing to check it out. Especially if the quality is equal to or greater than Voidtek's stuff. ;)
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: mkoop on Sun, 25 October 2015, 21:31:46: Very cool work. +1 for Topre, would love a space invader set
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Mon, 26 October 2015, 22:06:19: Quote from: DrCr4nK on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:41:13
This is pretty nice. I might be willing to check it out. Especially if the quality is equal to or greater than Voidtek's stuff. ;)

I think you will be very impressed with the quality. I love void's stuff. His stems are a bit iffy. Looking forward to getting these sent out to all the Freebie guys.
Title: Re: Caffinee Free Designs - First Production Keycap - Trans
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 01 November 2015, 21:51:41: I have started a topre design. Anyone willing to send me some extra topre keys? Pref esc key.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Mon, 16 November 2015, 18:23:02: Updated with Chain Chomp and Pac-Man Caps.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: trenzafeeds on Mon, 16 November 2015, 18:24:16: The new ones look very nice
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: BrainFlush on Sun, 20 December 2015, 12:59:03: Are you selling these? They look amazing, you got super skills.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 20 December 2015, 20:26:26: Quote from: BrainFlush on Sun, 20 December 2015, 12:59:03
Are you selling these? They look amazing, you got super skills.

Thanks! I am doing a sale in January.

I am currently working on some casting tests and awaiting the results of them.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: BrainFlush on Sun, 20 December 2015, 20:29:05: Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 20 December 2015, 20:26:26
Thanks! I am doing a sale in January.

I am currently working on some casting tests and awaiting the results of them.

That's fantastic to hear. I'm subscribed to this post. I look forward to everything you got planned. Have a great holiday.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: zazie_rx on Sun, 20 December 2015, 22:08:31: Those look absolutely amazing! Waiting for the sale :D
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Mon, 21 December 2015, 06:08:36: Quote from: BrainFlush on Sun, 20 December 2015, 20:29:05
Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 20 December 2015, 20:26:26
Thanks! I am doing a sale in January.

I am currently working on some casting tests and awaiting the results of them.

That's fantastic to hear. I'm subscribed to this post. I look forward to everything you got planned. Have a great holiday.

Quote from: zazie_rx on Sun, 20 December 2015, 22:08:31
Those look absolutely amazing! Waiting for the sale :D

Thanks! I will post here when I launch my next sale. Happy Holidays to the both of you!
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Fri, 08 January 2016, 09:50:54: (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/9ff62b6253fa1d9529e7ee3a645546f5.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/81038c0251fda934afbece7eaf63d3dd.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/2d29a35d54babb9c6e78a0841ade6023.jpg)
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Fri, 08 January 2016, 09:51:34: Shark, Bacon, and ****butt!
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 10 January 2016, 17:14:18: Been working away at making molds and casts!

Ordered a Vacuum Chamber and Vacuum today.
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Mon, 18 January 2016, 21:12:29: (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/18/3ad6200d871707ee38fa991651239d92.jpg)
Title: Re: Caffeine Free Designs - Key caps - A Start
Post by: Pdub on Wed, 02 March 2016, 17:01:03: A new sale!

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