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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: Ramage on Tue, 12 January 2016, 10:24:14

Title: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: Ramage on Tue, 12 January 2016, 10:24:14

I'm looking for someone in the Los Angeles area who would be willing to test my wooden topre caps and give me feedback on the fit.  I don't have a topre compatible board so I'd be relying on you to convey detailed information back to me about what I should change in order to improve the cap.  If you're interested just let me know.  It'll be fun!  ;D

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: zslane on Tue, 12 January 2016, 15:31:37

Are they regular or HiPro style? I only have a HiPro board.

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: Ramage on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:07:06

Regular

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:14:02

I'd offer being in Orange County, but I'm terrified of a stem breaking off in my switch.  Most wood isn't going to have the lateral stability I'd want.  That and if the wood isn't stabilized or sealed, you could run into swelling and shrinkage issues.

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:18:47

@Ramage

http://www.ebay.com/itm/45g-Topre-Realforce-Switch-Tester-KEYCHAIN-Keyboard-Key-/272094614002?

It's cheaper than your caps are going to be. :thumb:

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: beehatch on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:31:10

demik

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: Ramage on Wed, 13 January 2016, 21:38:56

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:18:47

@Ramage

http://www.ebay.com/itm/45g-Topre-Realforce-Switch-Tester-KEYCHAIN-Keyboard-Key-/272094614002?

It's cheaper than your caps are going to be. :thumb:

That's perfect! Thanks!

Title: Re: Prototyping a Topre cap near Los Angeles
Post by: alveeno on Sun, 24 January 2016, 12:36:17

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:18:47

@Ramage

http://www.ebay.com/itm/45g-Topre-Realforce-Switch-Tester-KEYCHAIN-Keyboard-Key-/272094614002?

It's cheaper than your caps are going to be. :thumb:

The hero himself