Author Topic: Keyboard pixel art things. (Read 1357259 times)

peachie · « **Reply #2750 on:** Wed, 04 November 2020, 10:13:01 »

I think this newer member to my keyboard ~~hoard~~ family would make for really cute and easy pixel art~

Melgeek Mojo60 w/ rainbow POM keycaps

hopefully you think so too, Shark :>

sharktastica · « **Reply #2751 on:** Thu, 05 November 2020, 13:45:49 »

Quote from: peachie on Wed, 04 November 2020, 10:13:01

hopefully you think so too, Shark :>

Your wish is my command. Enjoy!

sharktastica · « **Reply #2752 on:** Sun, 08 November 2020, 07:05:18 »

Just FYI to those interested in IBM and co art, I've hosted all the ones I've made on my website so they can be found in one place:
https://sharktastica.co.uk/kb_icons

I'll continue to post new ones here, though.

Rob27shred · « **Reply #2753 on:** Mon, 16 November 2020, 15:57:16 »

If anyone could do one of my Sirius I would be highly appreciative. How do you guys make these pixel art things anyways? I'd love to figure it out so I can make my own & ones for others.

sharktastica · « **Reply #2754 on:** Tue, 17 November 2020, 10:40:28 »

Quote from: Rob27shred on Mon, 16 November 2020, 15:57:16

(Attachment Link)
If anyone could do one of my Sirius I would be highly appreciative.

Your wish is my command. I couldn't tell if there was supposed to be a 'beige' tint on all the colours from your photo or if your lighting was just of a warm hue, so I produced two versions; one with warmer colours sampled straight from your photo and with cooler colours (with truer blacks, greys and whites). Enjoy!

Warmer colours:

Cooler colours:

Quote from: Rob27shred on Mon, 16 November 2020, 15:57:16

(Attachment Link)
How do you guys make these pixel art things anyways? I'd love to figure it out so I can make my own & ones for others.

For making the art itself, literally Microsoft Paint. They only time I need something else is when I need to make the background transparent for keyboards with smooth corners or need to do some work to the reference image(s), in which case, I use Photoshop (although GIMP could do the same for free). Some other useful details:

I start by making the layout first, then I scale a reference photo down to match the layout's size to figure out how big the casing and any notable details should be relative to the keycaps. Because reference photos are not always straight in terms of perspective, I usually have to do some perspective warp to straighten the photo up (which I had to do in your case)
When it comes to defining corners (or drops in depth), use a second colour on the inner parts of the curves to hightlight the change. Usually, using the case's primary colour albeit a little darker works well. If you zoom in on the art I did for you, observe how I used a slightly darker colour on the inside of each corner of the case.

Rob27shred · « **Reply #2755 on:** Tue, 17 November 2020, 16:13:20 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Tue, 17 November 2020, 10:40:28

Quote from: Rob27shred on Mon, 16 November 2020, 15:57:16
(Attachment Link)
If anyone could do one of my Sirius I would be highly appreciative.

Your wish is my command. I couldn't tell if there was supposed to be a 'beige' tint on all the colours from your photo or if your lighting was just of a warm hue, so I produced two versions; one with warmer colours sampled straight from your photo and with cooler colours (with truer blacks, greys and whites). Enjoy!

Warmer colours:
(Attachment Link)
Cooler colours:
(Attachment Link)

Quote from: Rob27shred on Mon, 16 November 2020, 15:57:16
(Attachment Link)
How do you guys make these pixel art things anyways? I'd love to figure it out so I can make my own & ones for others.
For making the art itself, literally Microsoft Paint. They only time I need something else is when I need to make the background transparent for keyboards with smooth corners or need to do some work to the reference image(s), in which case, I use Photoshop (although GIMP could do the same for free). Some other useful details:
I start by making the layout first, then I scale a reference photo down to match the layout's size to figure out how big the casing and any notable details should be relative to the keycaps. Because reference photos are not always straight in terms of perspective, I usually have to do some perspective warp to straighten the photo up (which I had to do in your case)
When it comes to defining corners (or drops in depth), use a second colour on the inner parts of the curves to hightlight the change. Usually, using the case's primary colour albeit a little darker works well. If you zoom in on the art I did for you, observe how I used a slightly darker colour on the inside of each corner of the case.

Many thanks for the pixel art & tips!

DarthChrisDK · « **Reply #2756 on:** Sat, 21 November 2020, 06:10:07 »

I was really inspired by this thread and wanted to give it a go. I made my Drop CTRL High Profile with XDA Canvas. Even added in the RGB backlight.
First time I have ever done something like this, but I actually enjoyed it immensely.

I realize it's a bit bigger than the others I see in this thread.

sharktastica · « **Reply #2757 on:** Thu, 07 January 2021, 16:25:23 »

Some Alps and co keyboards I've created for my site's wallpaper generator:

Apple M0110 (ANSI)

Apple M0110 (ISO)

Apple M0110A

Apple M0115

Apple M0116

Apple M0118

Apple M0330

Apple M3501 (ANSI)

Apple M3501 (ISO)

Leading Edge DC-2014

Leading Edge DC-3014

Magnavox Videowriter

Focus FK-5001

Focus FK-9000

Northgate OmniKey/101

Northgate OmniKey Ultra

Zenith Z-150

Domantas · « **Reply #2758 on:** Thu, 14 January 2021, 13:16:26 »

Can someone make kbd67 mk ii blue version pixel art?

BrooklynTony198 · « **Reply #2759 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 18:08:19 »

Thanks Shark for my custom pixel arts!

Aydo · « **Reply #2760 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 10:27:45 »

Thanks for these!

My autism couldn't help but notice that the last 2 rows of the HHKBs wear slightly off, so here I fixed them:

And while at it, here versions of the slightly different HHKB Classic with roundish corners and no label on the bottom right:

sharktastica · « **Reply #2761 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 19:35:25 »

Quote from: BrooklynTony198 on Sat, 06 February 2021, 18:08:19

Thanks Shark for my custom pixel arts!

Glad you like them! Sorry it took so long, lol, I had/have a huge backlog right now.

Anyway, here are some of the icons I added in the latest update to my wallpaper generator.

Alps:
NeXT Non-ADB AAE

Sega TeraDrive SM-101

Wang 725-3770

IBM/Toshiba:
Model M-e monitor-mounted keypad

Model M-e standalone keypad (beige)

Model M-e standalone keypad (black)

Model M-e standalone LCD keypad (beige)

Model M-e standalone LCD keypad (black)

Model M-e CANPOS keyboard (European)

Model M-e CANPOS keyboard (US)

Model M-e ANPOS keyboard (European, beige)

Model M-e ANPOS keyboard (US, beige)

Model M-e ANPOS keyboard (European, black)

Model M-e ANPOS keyboard (US, black)

BrooklynTony198 · « **Reply #2762 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 15:06:47 »

Made a little pixel art for my blue alps numpad, Scorpii9.

[ Specified attachment is not available ]

robbieheart · « **Reply #2763 on:** Sat, 20 March 2021, 17:09:15 »

Quote from: Domantas on Thu, 14 January 2021, 13:16:26

Can someone make kbd67 mk ii blue version pixel art?

wasnt sure which blue you wanted so heres both

KBD67 Cyan

KBD67 Deep Navy

And my Grey with GMK Olivia

Darthbaggins · « **Reply #2764 on:** Mon, 05 April 2021, 10:39:32 »

Any chance to get a NK65EE Watermelon w/ JTK Raindrop

As always thanks

Sintpinty · « **Reply #2765 on:** Sun, 18 April 2021, 21:34:55 »

Quote from: Darthbaggins on Mon, 05 April 2021, 10:39:32

Any chance to get a NK65EE Watermelon w/ JTK Raindrop
Show Image

As always thanks :thumb:

me need clicky keyboard so bad

kaznai · « **Reply #2766 on:** Sun, 02 May 2021, 06:05:29 »

I've googled and scrolled as much as I can take. Has anyone made a Corne? Specifically the Boardsource "Corne LP"
Not my pic:

sharktastica · « **Reply #2767 on:** Mon, 24 May 2021, 00:25:11 »

Quote from: Darthbaggins on Mon, 05 April 2021, 10:39:32

Any chance to get a NK65EE Watermelon w/ JTK Raindrop

As always thanks

Sorry this took so long, been very busy as of late. Hopefully, this turned out alright.

(And for receiving this, you've lost the right to call me a show off on LTT forums wahahahahaha

)

sharktastica · « **Reply #2768 on:** Mon, 24 May 2021, 00:27:16 »

Quote from: kaznai on Sun, 02 May 2021, 06:05:29

I've googled and scrolled as much as I can take. Has anyone made a Corne? Specifically the Boardsource "Corne LP"
Not my pic:

I may be able to try for you in about a week or so? I've got quite a big backlog, so I'll have to see when I can fit this in.

sharktastica · « **Reply #2769 on:** Mon, 24 May 2021, 00:33:07 »

Some misc IBM icons I've done recently for my website:

IBM LPFK /w Alps SKCL Yellow (Japanese/MICRO CADAM)

IBM LPFK /w Alps SKCL Yellow (Generic)

IBM LPFK 6094-020 (beige)

IBM LPFK 6094-020 (black)

IBM Model M2 EduQuest (Quiet Touch with border)

OPTIONS by IBM Model M15

Lexmark Model M15

IBM/Lexmark Model M15 Numeric Keypad

kaznai · « **Reply #2770 on:** Mon, 24 May 2021, 02:06:34 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Mon, 24 May 2021, 00:27:16

I may be able to try for you in about a week or so? I've got quite a big backlog, so I'll have to see when I can fit this in.

That'd be awesome! I've waited this long; it's not too big a bother. I might fashion up my own since a corne was recently included on a pixel art deskmat. The pic I posted is actually the rarely seen true choc-spaced variant, so you'd be working with material only a few of us actually have. There are plenty of pics of cornes though.

Darthbaggins · « **Reply #2771 on:** Mon, 24 May 2021, 06:57:05 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Mon, 24 May 2021, 00:25:11

Quote from: Darthbaggins on Mon, 05 April 2021, 10:39:32
Any chance to get a NK65EE Watermelon w/ JTK Raindrop

As always thanks

Sorry this took so long, been very busy as of late. Hopefully, this turned out alright.

(Attachment Link)

(And for receiving this, you've lost the right to call me a show off on LTT forums wahahahahaha )

LoL I'll take that deal - I mean someone has to make the LTT crew jealous of your collection of IBM boards

superdoedoe · « **Reply #2772 on:** Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43 »

Any chance you're still making these?

Could I get a few

sharktastica · « **Reply #2773 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 18:39:33 »

Quote from: superdoedoe on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43

Any chance you're still making these?

Sure, I can add them to my todo list and try to get them done shortly. I know I've got kaznai's to do as well. I'm a bit behind at the moment since I've been writing a thesis.

superdoedoe · « **Reply #2774 on:** Sat, 14 August 2021, 02:28:43 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Thu, 05 August 2021, 18:39:33

Quote from: superdoedoe on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43
Any chance you're still making these?

Sure, I can add them to my todo list and try to get them done shortly. I know I've got kaznai's to do as well. I'm a bit behind at the moment since I've been writing a thesis.

Bless you

kaznai · « **Reply #2775 on:** Thu, 26 August 2021, 01:47:10 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Thu, 05 August 2021, 18:39:33

Sure, I can add them to my todo list and try to get them done shortly. I know I've got kaznai's to do as well. I'm a bit behind at the moment since I've been writing a thesis.

Thank you for remembering me

Good luck with your schooling!

Nonnegaard · « **Reply #2776 on:** Mon, 30 August 2021, 06:15:09 »

Quote from: superdoedoe on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43

Any chance you're still making these?

Could I get a few

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Any chance you're making Black Modi R2?

sharktastica · « **Reply #2777 on:** Tue, 07 September 2021, 18:40:27 »

Sorry for the massive wait! I finally had some time tonight to have a go, and here's what I got.

Quote from: kaznai on Sun, 02 May 2021, 06:05:29

I've googled and scrolled as much as I can take. Has anyone made a Corne? Specifically the Boardsource "Corne LP"
Not my pic:
Show Image

Your wish is my command. I tried my best with this one, but it was too difficult to get every line right and the cable was out of the question for my abilities. Hopefully, it's good enough.

Quote from: superdoedoe on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43

Any chance you're still making these?

Could I get a few

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Most of your wish is my command. I may need some more time on the FLX Virgo.

As for everyone else, I will not be accepting any more requests at this time since I'm unable to commit to doing more (especially after how long it took to get to these ones).

kaznai · « **Reply #2778 on:** Tue, 07 September 2021, 18:45:07 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Tue, 07 September 2021, 18:40:27

Sorry for the massive wait! I finally had some time tonight to have a go, and here's what I got.

Your wish is my command. I tried my best with this one, but it was too difficult to get every line right and the cable was out of the question for my abilities. Hopefully, it's good enough.
...
As for everyone else, I will not be accepting any more requests at this time since I'm unable to commit to doing more (especially after how long it took to get to these ones).

It's wonderful. Thank you! Best of luck in your endeavors, and thanks on behalf of the low-pro/ergo peeps.

Magas · « **Reply #2779 on:** Fri, 10 December 2021, 11:47:43 »

Good luck Shark, if you ever return I'm sure there will be plenty who will ask for your wonderful talent again. In return we shall sing your praise at the local pubs and reminisce in stories of keyboard won and lost and the amazing work that Shark put in for our signatures.

Sintpinty · « **Reply #2780 on:** Thu, 16 December 2021, 08:19:28 »

Quote from: sharktastica on Tue, 07 September 2021, 18:40:27

Sorry for the massive wait! I finally had some time tonight to have a go, and here's what I got.

Quote from: kaznai on Sun, 02 May 2021, 06:05:29
I've googled and scrolled as much as I can take. Has anyone made a Corne? Specifically the Boardsource "Corne LP"
Not my pic:
Show Image

Your wish is my command. I tried my best with this one, but it was too difficult to get every line right and the cable was out of the question for my abilities. Hopefully, it's good enough.

(Attachment Link)

Quote from: superdoedoe on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:25:43
Any chance you're still making these?

Could I get a few

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Most of your wish is my command. I may need some more time on the FLX Virgo.
[ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ]
[ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ]
[ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ]

As for everyone else, I will not be accepting any more requests at this time since I'm unable to commit to doing more (especially after how long it took to get to these ones).

Happy holidays get plenty of rest

able25 · « **Reply #2781 on:** Mon, 20 December 2021, 07:20:09 »

New to the forums, and saw people using these in their signatures so I tried my hand at some - although I have no idea how to make corners transparent.. (the tofu was the first one I tried to make if you couldn't tell)

Please feel free to use any:

ikki68 aurora pink x ePBT Dreamscape

ikki68 aurora snow x GMK Soyamilk

space65 cybervoyager x GMK Mecha-01 (this one was just a test..colours aren't very accurate)

tofu60 e-white

Aeromil · « **Reply #2782 on:** Wed, 12 January 2022, 09:05:35 »

ev149 · « **Reply #2783 on:** Wed, 19 January 2022, 20:39:38 »

May as well share the ones I created for my signature.

PSD60 Defender Grey + MT3 Dasher

EP84/KC84 Vintage Grey + MT3 Camillo

NCR80 R1 + SA Retro Graffiti

OxC0FFEE · « **Reply #2784 on:** Thu, 10 March 2022, 10:16:52 »

Curious if anyone's thought to make a go at automatically generating these from a KLE link/data plus a few more settings for color, etc.

CaesarAZealad · « **Reply #2785 on:** Fri, 11 March 2022, 21:02:39 »

Made some for my keebs!
GMMK TKL

Keychron Q1

prashnerd · « **Reply #2786 on:** Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:00:53 »

Quote from: CaesarAZealad on Fri, 11 March 2022, 21:02:39

Made some for my keebs!
GMMK TKL
Show Image

Keychron Q1
Show Image

Brilliant! Saw how old this thread was and thought it would be a long shot to find one of my current keyboard. Great stuff.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #2787 on:** Thu, 21 April 2022, 23:41:41 »

Kinesis Advantage2

Best I could do with established pixel footprint

edit - w/PMK DSA: WFJ & GDE

CaesarAZealad · « **Reply #2788 on:** Wed, 15 June 2022, 12:25:03 »

If anyone wants one of these then I'm still open to doing them!

akkk44 · « **Reply #2789 on:** Wed, 13 July 2022, 23:58:47 »

Amazing work!
Can we get the awesome pixel art for IBM 5576-001 and IBM 5576-002 keyboard maybe?

desgeek · « **Reply #2790 on:** Sat, 03 December 2022, 05:51:58 »

anawilliam850 · « **Reply #2791 on:** Thu, 22 December 2022, 18:58:39 »

thanks for all keyboard models

darkhope · « **Reply #2792 on:** Thu, 09 March 2023, 12:05:17 »

Hālian · « **Reply #2793 on:** Thu, 13 April 2023, 04:40:51 »

I'm probably going to get laughed out of here for even asking, but I'd love to have a pixel art version of my onn (Walmart store brand) POS. Preferably without the flecks of white paint, please.

News:

Author Topic: Keyboard pixel art things. (Read 1357259 times)