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Offline PortablePlatypus

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cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« on: Tue, 09 September 2014, 03:52:58 »
Somewhere down the line I'll probably want to order 6 customized caps for LoL. What's the cheapest way to get this done?
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Offline azhdar

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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 09 September 2014, 07:16:49 »
wasdkeyboard probably
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Offline PortablePlatypus

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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 12 September 2014, 22:57:39 »
Damn, didn't expect them to cost so much. Looks like I'll have to hold off for a while. On another note, is there anywhere I can get custom printed keycaps that also allow the LED to shine through?
« Last Edit: Fri, 12 September 2014, 23:12:54 by PortablePlatypus »
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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:40:15 »
If you mean with transparent legends, I can't think of anywhere that does such keycaps to custom order.

A few places sell backlight-friendly keycaps with specific designs on them - is there any design in particular you are seeking?
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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:46 »
There was a group buy or two for LoL keycap sets. You can put up a WTB in the classifieds and possibly find them. You have the post count necessary, but I think you need to be a member a little longer before you can post in there.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50062.0
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Offline PortablePlatypus

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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 13 September 2014, 13:58:43 »
Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:38:46
There was a group buy or two for LoL keycap sets. You can put up a WTB in the classifieds and possibly find them. You have the post count necessary, but I think you need to be a member a little longer before you can post in there.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50062.0

Yeah I came across those in my searches. I was hoping to have the images for the spells I use printed onto the caps though.
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Offline spookymikal

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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 14 September 2014, 07:43:32 »
how many keys are you thinking?

wasdkeyboard sells individual customs for $6/ea if you buy 5 or more.
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Re: cheapest custom printed keycaps?
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 17 September 2014, 07:13:34 »
I've made a bunch of custom keycaps for people over on my shapeways shop: http://bit.ly/1sn5JLl
You could always drop me a line if you want some 3D printed caps. You can print in frosted plastic to allow LEDs to shine through and depending on the material/how many you order it could end up around the same price/cheaper than WASD.
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