Author Topic: My Artisian life with aluminium keycaps (Read 8141 times)

wangbwhz · « **on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:18:07 »

More pictures here http://imgur.com/a/zCmQu
I am going to share my Artisan experience with you guys. Let's start with introduction of my Aluminum keycaps which will have a group buy this month.
As the fans of iron man, I am inspired by the arc reactor, I am always pursing with an extraordinary design, and would like to hear the praise from every fans. The first attempt I have tried is producing with 3D printer, but the shining effect with the material is not so satisfying. Five months later, I made a prototype with aluminum material, the result was impressive.
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There are two types of reactors consisted of 11 parts as you can see in the graph.Three wick parts are made of 3D printer and rest are made of CNC

Below parts are the 3D printed keycaps I have make which is possible to have a group buy if a lot of people are interested
The “Roses” are my favorite one, I like the effect when the light going through the keycaps

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The batman theme Keycaps

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gundam theme Keycaps

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:20:37 »

I really like the Arc Reactor caps.

dgneo · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:21:06 »

Those arc reactors, as well as your attention to detail, are incredible!

romevi · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 09:44:52 »

Wow, your caps are awesome.
Are those the same Batman caps imsto sells?

TheJonas · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:46:28 »

These look seriously impressive. That level of detail is insane! What CNC are you using?

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:48:48 »

Wow, dude, those look great! You are very talented!

Sinanju · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:09:16 »

Definitely interested in those gundam keycaps!

The reactor is also awesome.

Looking forward to see more.

kikiju87 · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:51:44 »

I need that arc reactor keycap in my life

Binge · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 11:52:05 »

As much as I am not a huge fan of unlicensed stuff, I can't help but be impressed when artists do it better than the companies that hold the IP.

Kudos!

82d28a · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 06:28:17 »

Gundam and the Arcs! Great job.

QuickDelat · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37 »

Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?

redbanshee · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:42:39 »

they look amaseballs

FLFisherman · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:51:17 »

Your arc reactors look absolutely stunning when illuminated. I look forward to seeing what you price them at.

mobbo · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:57:02 »

Gimme them FMA and Gundam caps! =O

Does light shine through the alchemy circles?

raymogi · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:59:36 »

Might get that arc reactor just because.

swill · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 09:23:04 »

these are pretty awesome...

bcredbottle · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20 »

Are these from an anime?

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base

romevi · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:30:06 »

Quote from: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37

Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?

Obvious. You hunt down a Gundam, cut off its head, shrink it and glue it on a switch.

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20

Are these from an anime?
Show Image

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base

They're also Gundam.

bcredbottle · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47 »

So...when's the sale?

QuickDelat · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 11:02:05 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:30:06

Quote from: QuickDelat on Fri, 04 December 2015, 08:32:37
Hammer?

also how does one acquire one of those gundam themed caps?

Obvious. You hunt down a Gundam, cut off its head, shrink it and glue it on a switch.

So do you know any good hunting grounds for wild Gundam?

Sinanju · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 11:13:47 »

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:28:20

Are these from an anime?
Show Image

They're awesome, and I love that they sit on a low base

Based on the: MS-06 Zaku II

1swt2gs · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 04 December 2015, 14:27:16 »

The attention to detail on those reactors are insane!

wangbwhz · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:01:16 »

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:48:48

Wow, dude, those look great! You are very talented!

aluminum 6063

wangbwhz · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25 »

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47

So...when's the sale?

I will start the group buy by mid of this month~

FLFisherman · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:03:09 »

Quote from: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47
So...when's the sale?
I will start the group buy by mid of this month~

Can't wait to see it! This will be a end-of-semester gift to myself. =D

DAVYtm · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 15:46:10 »

Would be in for an arc reactor for sure, maybe some others. These look great!

Waateva · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:20:33 »

Love the reactor caps and variety of color choices with it.

_joe_king · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 12:21:45 »

that arc reactor is the first keycap I have come across that I HAVE to freaking have. That is amazing!!!

Dee1 · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 14:11:38 »

Wow, these all look great! I especially like the Gundam ones

I hope to see more from you soon.

bcredbottle · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 09 December 2015, 15:49:06 »

Is the sale going to include only the reactor or will it also have the Gundam caps?

Bromono · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 09 December 2015, 16:08:00 »

the gundam one is awesome!

If you could do a topre stem I would be so down for one o.o

yangdaddy · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 09 December 2015, 23:59:20 »

Wow! Totally fricking Wow!!!!

Yes, please as many of each as I can afford!

xondat · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 10 December 2015, 05:34:51 »

Digging the Gundam caps.

notbrain · « **Reply #33 on:** Sat, 12 December 2015, 20:31:45 »

Bravo and well done. Really like the low profile Gundam themed caps, definitely want to be part of any group buy. And the arc reactor - have a soft spot for anything that glows through small spaces like eye glow etc. Keep it up!

btacju · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 14 December 2015, 19:55:40 »

The reactor caps with backlighting look so cool, makes me wish I had a backlit keyboard.

toxicdrift · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 16 December 2015, 12:56:58 »

topre?

wangbwhz · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 20 December 2015, 08:36:30 »

Quote from: toxicdrift on Wed, 16 December 2015, 12:56:58

topre?

I can change the wick part so that the Reactor Aluminum Assembled Key Caps can be compatible with the topre, if u really wan it, pls PM me

tronbeaver · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 20 December 2015, 10:36:41 »

Quote from: wangbwhz on Sat, 05 December 2015, 09:02:25

Quote from: bcredbottle on Fri, 04 December 2015, 10:51:47
So...when's the sale?
I will start the group buy by mid of this month~

Joining the hype train!

Zanduby · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 21 December 2015, 17:33:06 »

I'm really digging your Gundam caps. You are doing some fantastic work here.

theoriginal123123 · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 09:34:48 »

The Gundam caps are amazing, good job! So hype!

crickclackman · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 09 February 2016, 10:48:18 »

Some of these are on Massdrop now.

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Author Topic: My Artisian life with aluminium keycaps (Read 8141 times)