类型: IC
作者: mgsickler
发布时间: 2018-02-22 14:12:01
更新时间:
2019-05-15 08:57:17
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94195.0
NovelPro Keycaps
Updated - May 15, 2019
Here are some updated renders (we are still working
on a couple things, such as some of legend thickness). We
are using Gotham Rounded as the font. Slightly modified to
make sure everything can be injection molded. Here is a
comparison of different profiles home row - SA, KAT, Cherry.
https://imgur.com/a/jfVlPk5
This render is our idea of a full kit (including some
duplicate keycaps).
Side profile.
Next Steps
/* Finalize Kit -
Completed
/* Order Sample Keycaps - Currently in
process
/* Get complete Accurate Quote from my
manufacturer
/* Get 2 keycaps made - “A” and “Caps
Lock” to make sure that my manu can do the quality and
detail that this project needs.
Rough Timeline
/* End of March, settle on final kit - Done
/*
End of April, receive finalized quote for tooling - Will get
finalized quote after sample keycaps
/* End of May,
start on A and Caps Lock Samples - Ordered
/* End of
2019, start on NovelPro
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New Profile Keycap IC
Okay long story
short - I have the opportunity to create a new profile and
be able to pay for the tooling. So I am seeking the
community’s input on this set.
Some details
/* These keycaps will be made in house by me (not
directly by me all the time, but I am working on a couple
business partners).
/* Yes, I am basically attempting
to make a small keycap factory.
/* These will be thick
doubleshot ABS. PBT doubleshot is too difficult to get
right, and dyesub is too restrictive.
/* I don’t want
this set to mimic or even be remotely close to the The Van’s
new profile - HuB. That is their project and I do not want
to step on toes.
Some FAQs
Do you know how much this will cost?!?
/* Yes, like I said above, I have the opportunity to
get this going.
Do you know how difficult tooling would be to get
made?!?
/* Yes, I will seek out a mold making company and
make sure that we get the tolerances correct
What compatibility are you looking to have?
/* I am looking to have a good sized compatibility
kit with the exceptions of really obscure - such as colemak,
dvorak, and nordic. At least to start off that is.
What is your timeline?
/* This is the very early parts of this project. I
would like to have a profile picked out within 1-2 months.
After the profile is picked I would have these 3D printed in
a very high quality and get some feedback. If all goes well,
we move on to the tooling. I would love to have some actual
samples in 8-10 months time (thats a pretty optimistic
timeline).
What is your pricing?
/* I dont have this figured out yet. The goal is to
have a broad compatibility kit for under $100. That is the
goal.
IC Part
Form here -
https://goo.gl/forms/eBF3XdRSNz6vifoG2
- Form Closed
February 25, 2018 Update
First IC form is closed.
Results
- mid height
- sculpted
- spherical
- centered large font
- icon mods
- very close between textured and matte finish
- scooped homing