Keycap, by Tp4, (heedpantsnow said original title too much suggestive)

[tp4tissue]

Yea, I know, it's ironic that I was recently stabbed..

This keycap is for the Anime Fans..

Probably, the most Dangerous Keycap made to date..



Aluminum (cap), Aircraft wood + Acrylic (display case)

Been making some caps for fun while learning to machine..

I made this one completely Solo.


This build process utilizes:

cnc Lathe (turned at 2000 rpm)
cnc Laser (used to cut display case)
cnc EDM (electrical discharge machining)

Software used:

Solidworks 2015
Mastercam 9
   

If any of ya'll anime fans are interested.. well... some bad news....

I discussed it with the local shop again today,  they changed their minds since the last time they gave me a quote, and won't do anything under 100.. so pretty much not gonna happen.

The issue is, I don't have that much time to machine it on my own.. at most i can produce around 20..

[logomachy]

I'll take 84.

[tp4tissue]

I'll take 84.

Thanks for the support..  You hurd um' guys..  we just need to order 16 m0ar..

[Sifo]

We're gonna need a bigger drill.

[nmur]

we can do 100!

believe in the geekhack that believes in you!

[Jokrik]

[KatzenKinder]

YEY TPCAP

[logomachy]

we can do 100!

believe in the geekhack that believes in you!

We got this

[tp4tissue]

we can do 100!

believe in the geekhack that believes in you!

We got this
(Attachment Link)

[drewba]

Is this what you were referencing in IRC? Where are the pokemon keycaps?

[mobbo]

tp right now

[absyrd]

At first I assumed you built a drill like moleman so you can hide underground away from people.

[heedpantsnow]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

[noisyturtle]

[tp4tissue]

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This is exactly what I was going for..

You'd have to getz a whole 87x set though..

[tp4tissue]

At first I assumed you built a drill like moleman so you can hide underground away from people.

How did you know I waz a member of the mole people..

[tp4tissue]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

[Hexterdude]

Believe in the me that believes in the you

[inanis]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

Your insecurity about the sexytimes is my favorite thing about you. Just so you know.

Also, keycap is cool. I don't know anything about anime, but I appreciate it nonetheless.

[heedpantsnow]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

Your insecurity about the sexytimes is my favorite thing about you. Just so you know.

Also, keycap is cool. I don't know anything about anime, but I appreciate it nonetheless.

And your reference to sexytimes is one thing I really like about you inanis

[heedpantsnow]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

I didn't think you would actually change the title! 

Did you stop drinking and smoking yet?  I really don't want you to die bro. 

[tp4tissue]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

I didn't think you would actually change the title! 

Did you stop drinking and smoking yet?  I really don't want you to die bro. 

alas drinking is an occupational hazard in this country.. you just have to take it..

Making keycaps has been my only salvation..  because I certainly wouldn't be drunk around a Cnc Lathe that can easily take my arm off..

3000 rpm ftw..

[tp4tissue]

I came into this thread a little worried about what part of Tp I would see.

That keycap is cool!

OK, title changed.

Your insecurity about the sexytimes is my favorite thing about you. Just so you know.

Also, keycap is cool. I don't know anything about anime, but I appreciate it nonetheless.

I'm perfectly ok with the ACT-of..  but it's difficult for me to talks about it. specially on GH, since we're trying to keep it PG for the younger audience.

[clacktalk]

only want if product pierces heavens

[tp4tissue]

only want if product pierces heavens

Funny you should mention that..

We fired one out of a CO2 gun that just happens to be the exact diameter of the cap 18mm (cherrymx)

we shot it straight up on a grass field hoping it would come down,  Never found it.

 So, theoretically..  It pierced the heavens, and/or someone's car..


But we're sure no one died,  cuz we checked the local news for 2 days.

[nmur]

only want if product pierces heavens

Funny you should mention that..

We fired one out of a CO2 gun that just happens to be the exact diameter of the cap 18mm (cherrymx)

we shot it straight up on a grass field hoping it would come down,  Never found it.

 So, theoretically..  It pierced the heavens, and/or someone's car..


But we're sure no one died,  cuz we checked the local news for 2 days.

hahaha

I wonder if the spiral groove actually made it rotate as it flew through the air

[GL1TCH3D]

tp4 hates gl1tch3d for liking anime

tp4 makes anime keycap

[tp4tissue]

tp4 hates gl1tch3d for liking anime

tp4 makes anime keycap

Hahaha..

Glitch.. I'm sorriz if I've said something in those terms.. Surely I didn't mean it, since I myself watch anime..


Overall.. Keycap making has been a profound experience..

It's one thing to just buy a keyboard wth caps on them..  But TO MAKE..

I feel closer to my ergodox,  even though it's now significantly more dangerous to use the -F4- key.. which is where I've put one of these dorills.



To anyone else out there, who is considering making keycaps, give it a go,  it's fun, and really brings you closer to all the keyboards you own..



You don't need Fancy machines.....  I think I would've been just as happy making a plastic cap with a mold kit..

[GL1TCH3D]

tp4 hates gl1tch3d for liking anime

tp4 makes anime keycap

Hahaha..

Glitch.. I'm sorriz if I've said something in those terms.. Surely I didn't mean it, since I myself watch anime..


Overall.. Keycap making has been a profound experience..

It's one thing to just buy a keyboard wth caps on them..  But TO MAKE..

I feel closer to my ergodox,  even though it's now significantly more dangerous to use the -F4- key.. which is where I've put one of these dorills.



To anyone else out there, who is considering making keycaps, give it a go,  it's fun, and really brings you closer to all the keyboards you own..



You don't need Fancy machines.....  I think I would've been just as happy making a plastic cap with a mold kit..

Putting it on F4 just guarantees you that you won't rage alt+f4 out of a game

[bcredbottle]

Yea, I know, it's ironic that I was recently stabbed..

Show Image

This keycap is for the Anime Fans..

Probably, the most Dangerous Keycap made to date..

(Attachment Link)

Aluminum (cap), Aircraft wood + Acrylic (display case)

Been making some caps for fun while learning to machine..

I made this one completely Solo.


This build process utilizes:

cnc Lathe (turned at 2000 rpm)
cnc Laser (used to cut display case)
cnc EDM (electrical discharge machining)

Software used:

Solidworks 2015
Mastercam 9
   

If any of ya'll anime fans are interested.. well... some bad news....

I discussed it with the local shop again today,  they changed their minds since the last time they gave me a quote, and won't do anything under 100.. so pretty much not gonna happen.

The issue is, I don't have that much time to machine it on my own.. at most i can produce around 20..

Do you have a pic of the stem?

[tp4tissue]

Yea, I know, it's ironic that I was recently stabbed..

Show Image

This keycap is for the Anime Fans..

Probably, the most Dangerous Keycap made to date..

(Attachment Link)

Aluminum (cap), Aircraft wood + Acrylic (display case)

Been making some caps for fun while learning to machine..

I made this one completely Solo.


This build process utilizes:

cnc Lathe (turned at 2000 rpm)
cnc Laser (used to cut display case)
cnc EDM (electrical discharge machining)

Software used:

Solidworks 2015
Mastercam 9
   

If any of ya'll anime fans are interested.. well... some bad news....

I discussed it with the local shop again today,  they changed their minds since the last time they gave me a quote, and won't do anything under 100.. so pretty much not gonna happen.

The issue is, I don't have that much time to machine it on my own.. at most i can produce around 20..

Do you have a pic of the stem?

it's a cross cut, using the EDM machine.. I didn't take a pic of it, since it doesn't seem that interesting, lol.

You can't machine the corners like poured plastics. there are no bits that can make the corner..  Even with a laser, it'd be hard to get a smooth wall.

I could also make it on the cnc mill instead of edm, still under consideration.

I tried the "square cross" like the holyops, I didn't like it because I feel like these pegs need as muc structural support as possible.