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Cubic | esc lab
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[IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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SERIES KP
Artisan Protector. Ergonomic Handle. Stainless Steel.
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Hello everyone!
After a long period of sketching, experimentations, sourcing and prototyping, were ready to show everyone the next tool for your keycaps.
This interest check is for Series KP, a CNC machined stainless steel keycap puller that protects your artisans/novelties/keycaps. The triangular profile is designed for better ergonomics, with a rubber layer over the wire for cushioning and protection.
Today, were pulling the curtains to show you Series KP.
We hope you like what you see, and as always, feel free to leave any feedback.
0. CONTENTS
⠀1. DESIGN CONCEPT
⠀2. SPECIFICATION
⠀3. DESIGN DETAILS
⠀4. GALLERY
⠀5. VENDORS
⠀6. TIMELINE
⠀7. OUR COMMUNITY
⠀8. THANK YOU
1. DESIGN CONCEPT
This is the story of how and why we came up with the design of Series KP. When we first received prototypes of Series 00 (our first metal novelty keycaps), we were all excited about the prototypes and couldnt stop playing with them. We tested them on some switches for fitting and the sound they produced. It was a great satisfaction to finally turn an idea from paper to digital to physical prototype. Right when we were about to test them on other switches, we all stumbled upon the same dreadful question How do we remove them from the switches without scratching or damaging them?
This is a big problem with the current state of keycap pullers within the market. They are affordable tools for removing plastic keycaps, but are terrible at protecting your artisans. Metal wires on resin artisans and metal novelties are not a good idea. We eventually used a plastic spudger to pry the prototypes at the bottom away from the switches top housing to avoid scratching them and succeeded in separating them. This experience was both unpleasant and terrifying; however, this process revealed to us the potential experience our customers will face and led us to the discovery of a design opportunity a protective keycap puller for artisan keycaps.
Hence, Series KP is born.
2. SPECIFICATION
Color-Material-Finish
Design A
Material
Color
Finish
Coating
Dimensions
Dimensions (Without Wires)
Weight
Stainless Steel
Silver/Raw
Sandblast
None
23.7 X 23.3 X 172.8 MM
23.7 X 21.2 X 90.5 MM
137.7 g
Stainless Steel
Black
Sandblast
PVD
23.7 X 23.3 X 172.8 MM
23.7 X 21.2 X 90.5 MM
137.7 g
3. DESIGN DETAILS
We designed Series KP with a triangular profile for better ergonomics. The traditional 3 fingers grip will form a natural triangular shape, like a vice chuck on power drills or metal lathes.
Better ergonomics means better comfort. Pulling one keycap is easy, but imagine longer sessions like removing 87 keycaps from a TKL keyboard. What about streamers who have to remove the full keycap set multiple times for testing different build configurations? The improved wire design also allows Series KP to hold significantly more keycaps in one setting, reducing interruptions whereas traditional keycap pullers can only hold a maximum of two keycaps.
The wires are made from stainless steel with a rubber layer at the tip. The rubber layer on the wires protects your artisans and novelties. They extend at a height where it cushions and protects the bottom, bottom edges and sides of your keycap. This is full protection.
Finally, there is one more thing.
Yes, Series KP has a hidden mechanism where it is also a stem adjustor. Due to manufacturing tolerances, both switches and keycaps will have slight differences where they may not fit perfectly and requires minor stem adjustments.
4. GALLERY
Additional assets can be viewed here.
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5. VENDORS
Series KP is intended to be an unlimited GB with major regional vendors which will be confirmed at a later date.
6. TIMELINE
This is an estimated timeline for Series KP. We will update the timeline when its time for GB, and we will keep everyone informed with updates in our Discord and Research Facility.
7. OUR COMMUNITY
Discord
Instagram
Website
8. THANK YOU
Thank you all for taking the time to read this IC.
CONSIDER SERIES KP
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Cubic | esc lab
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 07:58:53 »
Reserved!
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oilpapers
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 08:11:26 »
About time! I'm in for two.
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well_cooper
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Location: Melbourne, AUS
Turn metal in to typing machine
Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Nooice
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Yuinth
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 09:53:24 »
Love it. The rubberized tips will get rid of the stress of scratching my keyboard when removing keycaps. Have you considered other materials (brass, Cu) possibly on future rounds?
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Rafa_n
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 10:19:05 »
inb4 it's a $40 keycap puller
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Anthixious
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Location: Ohio, USA
Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 11:12:05 »
Finally this project will see the light of day. This is THE ONE keycap puller I've been waiting on.
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Krelbit
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Location: Minnesota
Switchmod.net
Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 11:56:19 »
save the keps
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SDKCAMPING
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 27 August 2022, 13:49:14 »
Quote from: Rafa_n on Sat, 27 August 2022, 10:19:05
inb4 it's a $40 keycap puller
I bet it is closer to $100
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Sylanthra
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sat, 03 September 2022, 19:01:33 »
Needs a way to detach the wires to handle large keycaps like spacebars.
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b.m.c
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Sun, 04 September 2022, 21:05:55 »
brilliant! I'm in
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Hentoys
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Wed, 07 September 2022, 00:41:35 »
Awesome I have been waiting for a higher quality Keycap puller
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TyPo.mk
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Wed, 07 September 2022, 10:45:33 »
Hard to decide how interested I am with no price estimate
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TypeBis
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Wed, 07 September 2022, 19:48:17 »
actually cool idea! hope it will be a decently priced keycap puller option. GLWIC!
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infinitum
Posts: 55
Location: somewhere over the rainbow
i buy expensive plastic
Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Thu, 08 September 2022, 10:41:04 »
nice. will cop if good price
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Friendship
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Re: [IC] Series KP | esc lab Keycap Puller
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Mon, 10 October 2022, 17:38:49 »
Still interested in this
Has production finished up on this? Have I missed it?
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