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Title: My Artisian life with aluminium keycaps
Post by: wangbwhz on Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:18:07: More pictures here http://imgur.com/a/zCmQu
I am going to share my Artisan experience with you guys. Let's start with introduction of my Aluminum keycaps which will have a group buy this month.
As the fans of iron man, I am inspired by the arc reactor, I am always pursing with an extraordinary design, and would like to hear the praise from every fans. The first attempt I have tried is producing with 3D printer, but the shining effect with the material is not so satisfying. Five months later, I made a prototype with aluminum material, the result was impressive.
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There are two types of reactors consisted of 11 parts as you can see in the graph.Three wick parts are made of 3D printer and rest are made of CNC
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Below parts are the 3D printed keycaps I have make which is possible to have a group buy if a lot of people are interested
The “Roses” are my favorite one, I like the effect when the light going through the keycaps
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The batman theme Keycaps
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gundam theme Keycaps
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Title: Re: My Artisian life with aluminium keycaps
Post by: tigersharkdude on Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:20:37: I really like the Arc Reactor caps.
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Post by: dgneo on Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:21:06: Those arc reactors, as well as your attention to detail, are incredible! :o :o :o
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Post by: romevi on Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:44:52: Wow, your caps are awesome.
Are those the same Batman caps imsto sells?
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Post by: TheJonas on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:46:28: These look seriously impressive. That level of detail is insane! What CNC are you using?
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Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:48:48: Wow, dude, those look great! You are very talented!
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Post by: Sinanju on Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:09:16: Definitely interested in those gundam keycaps!

The reactor is also awesome.

Looking forward to see more.
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Post by: kikiju87 on Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:51:44: I need that arc reactor keycap in my life
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Post by: Binge on Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:52:05: As much as I am not a huge fan of unlicensed stuff, I can't help but be impressed when artists do it better than the companies that hold the IP.

Kudos!
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Post by: 82d28a on Fri, 04 December 2015, 06:28:17: Gundam and the Arcs! Great job.
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Post by: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37: Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?
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Post by: redbanshee on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:42:39: :thumb: they look amaseballs
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Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:51:17: Your arc reactors look absolutely stunning when illuminated. I look forward to seeing what you price them at.
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Post by: mobbo on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:57:02: Gimme them FMA and Gundam caps! =O

Does light shine through the alchemy circles?
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Post by: raymogi on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:59:36: Might get that arc reactor just because.
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Post by: swill on Fri, 04 December 2015, 09:23:04: these are pretty awesome...
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Post by: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20: Are these from an anime?
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=77572.0;attach=118940;image)

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base
Title: Re: My Artisian life with aluminium keycaps
Post by: romevi on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:30:06: Quote from: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37
Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?

Obvious. You hunt down a Gundam, cut off its head, shrink it and glue it on a switch.

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20
Are these from an anime?
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=77572.0;attach=118940;image)

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base

They're also Gundam.
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Post by: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47: So...when's the sale?
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Post by: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 11:02:05: Quote from: romevi on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:30:06
Quote from: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37
Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?

Obvious. You hunt down a Gundam, cut off its head, shrink it and glue it on a switch.

So do you know any good hunting grounds for wild Gundam? ;)
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Post by: Sinanju on Fri, 04 December 2015, 11:13:47: Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20
Are these from an anime?
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=77572.0;attach=118940;image)

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base
Based on the: MS-06 Zaku II (http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/MS-06_Zaku_II)
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Post by: 1swt2gs on Fri, 04 December 2015, 14:27:16: The attention to detail on those reactors are insane!
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Post by: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:01:16: Quote from: heedpantsnow on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:48:48
Wow, dude, those look great! You are very talented!
aluminum 6063
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Post by: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25: Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47
So...when's the sale?
I will start the group buy by mid of this month~
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Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:03:09: Quote from: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25
Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47
So...when's the sale?
I will start the group buy by mid of this month~

Can't wait to see it! This will be a end-of-semester gift to myself. =D
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Post by: DAVYtm on Sat, 05 December 2015, 15:46:10: Would be in for an arc reactor for sure, maybe some others. These look great!
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Post by: Waateva on Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:20:33: Love the reactor caps and variety of color choices with it.
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Post by: _joe_king on Sun, 06 December 2015, 12:21:45: that arc reactor is the first keycap I have come across that I HAVE to freaking have. That is amazing!!!
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Post by: Dee1 on Sun, 06 December 2015, 14:11:38: Wow, these all look great! I especially like the Gundam ones :D I hope to see more from you soon. :)
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Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 09 December 2015, 15:49:06: Is the sale going to include only the reactor or will it also have the Gundam caps?
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Post by: Bromono on Wed, 09 December 2015, 16:08:00: the gundam one is awesome!

If you could do a topre stem I would be so down for one o.o
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Post by: yangdaddy on Wed, 09 December 2015, 23:59:20: Wow! Totally fricking Wow!!!!

Yes, please as many of each as I can afford!
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Post by: xondat on Thu, 10 December 2015, 05:34:51: Digging the Gundam caps.
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Post by: notbrain on Sat, 12 December 2015, 20:31:45: Bravo and well done. Really like the low profile Gundam themed caps, definitely want to be part of any group buy. And the arc reactor - have a soft spot for anything that glows through small spaces like eye glow etc. Keep it up! :thumb:
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Post by: btacju on Mon, 14 December 2015, 19:55:40: The reactor caps with backlighting look so cool, makes me wish I had a backlit keyboard.
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Post by: toxicdrift on Wed, 16 December 2015, 12:56:58: topre?
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Post by: wangbwhz on Sun, 20 December 2015, 08:36:30: Quote from: toxicdrift on Wed, 16 December 2015, 12:56:58
topre?
I can change the wick part so that the Reactor Aluminum Assembled Key Caps can be compatible with the topre, if u really wan it, pls PM me
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Post by: tronbeaver on Sun, 20 December 2015, 10:36:41: Quote from: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25
Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47
So...when's the sale?
I will start the group buy by mid of this month~

Joining the hype train!
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Post by: Zanduby on Mon, 21 December 2015, 17:33:06: I'm really digging your Gundam caps. You are doing some fantastic work here.
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Post by: theoriginal123123 on Tue, 09 February 2016, 09:34:48: The Gundam caps are amazing, good job! So hype!
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Post by: crickclackman on Tue, 09 February 2016, 10:48:18: Some of these are on Massdrop now.