Author Topic: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (Read 48316 times)

litster · « **Reply #250 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 18:53:15 »

A closer crop of these silver and clear on white, and the metallic red (metallic velvet?):

SmallFry · « **Reply #251 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 19:23:18 »

Cool! I like that red A LOT!

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #252 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42 »

Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.

mickd · « **Reply #253 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:03:14 »

The "damn it" cap expresses my feelings exactly haha. I wish they would make a few more of those caps not available for order. I think there would be heaps of demand for them.

That video was also super cool Lit. Also heaps interesting seeing what the first shot mold looks like.

litster · « **Reply #254 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:13:33 »

Remember to what the video in its full 1080p glory!

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #255 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:50:32 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42

Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.

clear molded legend? i dont think you saw that.
these are not the droids you are looking for.

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #256 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51

I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,

litster · « **Reply #257 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:16 »

Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,

Aha! The truth comes out, it is Mr. Boiler! Since boiler gives away his mystery keycaps, it shouldn't be a problem if we get a few of his cool caps in our goodie bags. If that is not cool, I would be happy to mail them back to Boiler or put a hammer on each of them.

reaper · « **Reply #258 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:21 »

Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends.

So i3oiler was the one who ordered those mystery keycaps?

Kellybear · « **Reply #259 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:22:55 »

REVEALED.

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #260 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:25:11 »

Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51
I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,

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these aren't the droids you're looking for.

Rumudiez · « **Reply #261 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:38:48 »

And here I was laying out the swag bag caps to spell "mkawa"

hashbaz · « **Reply #262 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:39:38 »

ferociousfingerings · « **Reply #263 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:44:31 »

Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:50:32

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42
Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.

clear molded legend? i dont think you saw that.
these are not the droids you are looking for.

Isn't it because: The um... "grid" part of the colored shot "shows through" on (partially obscures) parts of the "clear legend (that we "didn't see")?" (wow that is some complicated punctuation...)

Someone who's first name starts with "M," once sent me a pic of "why we don't do clear-legend double-shots," in response to my best attempt at a polite and thorough, technical and specific inquiry, about why such a thing was not available (and whether they could, you know, just do it anyway...).

Obviously, i was thinking "back-light fans would love a back-lit key cap that never wears out..." (as i'm sure all you back-light fans surely would)

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #264 on:** Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:58:55 »

your post has inspired me to ditch my career in engineering and get an Eng Lit degree. I'll have that in 4-6 years (ok lets face it, 8-12 years) and then i'll be able to decipher your punctuation and provide you an appropriate response.

In the meantime, these aren't the droids your looking for?

ferociousfingerings · « **Reply #265 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 00:19:18 »

The way-too-over-simplified answer, basically, was:

"Because it looks like crap." (because the legend would not be able to fully and evenly illuminate)

So, yes, these are, indeed, not "the droids" we're looking for.

Although, i'm sure it could be worked out, somehow, at some point, when someone finally has the right brilliant idea to make it work out as intended.

Like, idk, maybe "Key-onardo Da Vinci."

Yes, i am ashamed of myself for making such a cringe-worthy word-play.

Alessandro · « **Reply #266 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 01:17:49 »

What an amazing goodie bag! I want!

litster · « **Reply #267 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 01:30:52 »

Quote from: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:15:20

These are made with custom metallic silver color, not available to order. We made enough for metallic silver blank WASD and the nipple keys. Well actually more than enough for two rolls of blanks:
Show Image

Come to think of it, a full set of these matellic silver keycaps could look really cool with my silver KMAC Or silver KMAC Mini.

rowdy · « **Reply #268 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 03:20:34 »

Looks like a fantastic day and a unique goodies bag.

Thank you for sharing the photos, for those who could not go.

SmallFry · « **Reply #269 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:21:13 »

Quote from: reaper on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:21

Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48
Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends.

So i3oiler was the one who ordered those mystery keycaps?

INTERESTING!

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #270 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:31:33 »

Hmm... so it wasn't Mystery Kawa?

Kellybear · « **Reply #271 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:33:46 »

They're probably working together.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #272 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:34:25 »

Kawa was a decoy...

jdcarpe · « **Reply #273 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:38:51 »

I've been saying it was i3oilermaker for months. And I stand by that to this day. Even though you deny it, Brad. I know it was you. Now please send me a blue one.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #274 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:43:30 »

Well that escalated quickly. Now I know how mkawa feels.

I'll say it again...Didn't do it, but the only people who know this is true is Ben, Melissa, and Mystery Person.

mkawa · « **Reply #275 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:49:50 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:43:30

Well that escalated quickly. Now I know how mkawa feels.

I'll say it again...Didn't do it, but the only people who know this is true is Ben, Melissa, and Mystery Person.

WHICH BY THE WAY IS NOT ME

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #276 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:50:43 »

The mystery continues...

Kellybear · « **Reply #277 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:56:36 »

Maybe kawa told Ben to give hints that it was boiler.. as a diversion.

I SEE YOUR PLAN KAWA, USING INNOCENT PEOPLE LIKE THAT.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #278 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:57:13 »

Maybe it was Ben all along...

mkawa · « **Reply #279 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:02:10 »

Quote from: Kellybear on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:56:36

I SEE YOUR PLAN KAWA, USING INNOCENT PEOPLE LIKE THAT.

i only use innocent people for medical experiments. NOT keyboard experiments.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #280 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:08:57 »

Just had to post it... it was too relevant not to.

chaumeow · « **Reply #281 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:16:29 »

Wow!! Amazing pics and video! Never knew how keycaps were made!

Ahh I hope you guys have another meeting lol

SmallFry · « **Reply #282 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:17:12 »

Kellybear · « **Reply #283 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:41:26 »

Omg clib LOL.

DanGWanG · « **Reply #284 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:22:16 »

"Grow your own dope. Plant a man." http://i.imgur.com/zjOWp.jpg

BEN WHERE CAN I BUY THIS KEYCAP

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #285 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:54:02 »

just send me cash. small unmarked bills only please,

DanGWanG · « **Reply #286 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:55:00 »

But seriously....are they readily available for purchase?

BLJ Consulting · « **Reply #287 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 16:00:36 »

they were on the pimp my keyboard site. will check if/when they are available again.

DanGWanG · « **Reply #288 on:** Mon, 05 November 2012, 16:08:54 »

Awesome, thanks =)

*slips unmarked bills under the door*

litster · « **Reply #289 on:** Sat, 17 November 2012, 23:19:55 »

Sorry for being off topic. I would like to start a keyboard storage box group buy with Seattle area GH members. so I am posting here to reach out to you. And maybe a good excuse for another meet up. :-)

Interest Check thread here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37499

razorsharpgears · « **Reply #290 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:15:42 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:50:43

The mystery continues...

Still, no one knows? :O

Rumudiez · « **Reply #291 on:** Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:24:04 »

Oh we know, it's a group collaboration of mysteryKawa, 13oilermaker, and maybe one or two others.

razorsharpgears · « **Reply #292 on:** Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:26:46 »

Quote from: Rumudiez on Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:24:04

Oh we know, it's a group collaboration of mysteryKawa, 13oilermaker, and maybe one or two others.

i see.

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Author Topic: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (Read 48316 times)