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Offline Ir0n

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Custom BS caps?
« on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 00:19:45 »
(I just realized I posted this in keyboards and not the caps section ..oops)

I switched from a blackwidow to a Model F AT and I'm loving it, but I want cool caps too!

Why does no one make them is it because of cost of molds etc? Seems like something unicomp would or should jump on..

I know some make artisan caps but as far as i'm concerned those don't exist because those are either 6 million dollars (may as well be), or in sales you got to pray you get picked for..and even then I rarely see BS caps in them.
Is it because less people use these keyboards? hmm lol

Anyone know any neato caps? Hell, show me some of yours.

I'm thinking about getting a unicomp set and dyeing them..
« Last Edit: Fri, 05 August 2016, 01:20:44 by Ir0n »
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Offline thatsmrdoctortoyou

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 00:23:26 »
Custom BS caps are somewhat difficult to find, especially if you are looking for small batch creations which won't drain your wallet. However, you can find some colorful additions through Unicomp's website http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Buttons
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Offline Adgar

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 00:24:14 »
Woo.I like your Avatar.Such a sexy one
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Offline jerue

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 00:46:59 »
far more people using Topre and MX, fewer buying artisan keycaps, fewer than that using buckling spring boards and even fewer looking for custom caps for them. Unicomp makes custom keycaps, I think the first one I got was a geekhack cap directly from them along with some RGB mods.
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Offline klennkellon

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 02:39:32 »
You can also dye PBT much more easily than ABS, so you can order a blank set from Unicomp and then make it any color you want.
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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 07:09:12 »
Gloyz is doing interesting work in the $20-$50 range.

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 07:54:18 »
Quote from: Ir0n on Fri, 05 August 2016, 00:19:45
(I just realized I posted this in keyboards and not the caps section ..oops)

Moved it for you  :thumb:

I don't think there are a ton of options out there except what Unicomp offers, but I think they'd be willing to at least discuss with you.
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Offline Spopepro

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 05 August 2016, 20:15:53 »
Decentkeyboards on etsy will do you a fancy custom dyesub BS set last time I checked. He is very responsive to messages.
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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59 »
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU
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Offline Ir0n

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU

Those cost so much though and you need luck lol.

Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 07 August 2016, 00:25:58 »
Quote from: Ir0n on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36
Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

That psot was more than three years ago, and the poster has not been active for more than a year.

Given the lack of additional photos from everyone who expressed interest in the thread, I suspect things may not have advanced much further.
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Offline sleepy916

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 07 August 2016, 00:31:06 »
Quote from: Ir0n on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU

Those cost so much though and you need luck lol.

Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

I bought quite a few directly from him when he was still making them. I have enough for alphas and some extras.

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Offline Ir0n

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 07 August 2016, 04:40:49 »
Quote from: sleepy916 on Sun, 07 August 2016, 00:31:06
Quote from: Ir0n on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU

Those cost so much though and you need luck lol.

Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

I bought quite a few directly from him when he was still making them. I have enough for alphas and some extras.

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Oh my I like that one with the "M" is that molded or a sticker?
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Offline Adgar

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 09 August 2016, 01:44:27 »
Oh ,I like the color
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Offline sleepy916

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:41:29 »
Quote from: Ir0n on Sun, 07 August 2016, 04:40:49
Quote from: sleepy916 on Sun, 07 August 2016, 00:31:06
Quote from: Ir0n on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU

Those cost so much though and you need luck lol.

Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

I bought quite a few directly from him when he was still making them. I have enough for alphas and some extras.

Show Image


Oh my I like that one with the "M" is that molded or a sticker?

It is molded on there.  ^-^
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Offline romevi

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:47:05 »
Quote from: sleepy916 on Sun, 07 August 2016, 00:31:06
Quote from: Ir0n on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:54:36
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 06 August 2016, 06:21:59
Both Clack and Bro make BS artisans.

Fentek were reported as winding down their BS offerings, but are still listed at the bottom of their keycap page: http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.V6XIKq46FeU

Those cost so much though and you need luck lol.

Did anyone ever get any of these? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39673.msg805484#msg805484

They are pretty awesome.

I bought quite a few directly from him when he was still making them. I have enough for alphas and some extras.

Show Image


Those are neat. I will take one (or four).
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Offline Phenix

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:51:09 »
When is the gb?
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Offline Ir0n

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 12 August 2016, 21:20:21 »
Quote from: Phenix on Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:51:09
When is the gb?

Those were made quite awhile ago I just ran upon them looking for neat caps
We've missed the boat lol
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Offline Phenix

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Re: Custom BS caps?
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 13 August 2016, 03:39:17 »
Damn. hope for. R2!?
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