Yasui Umo with DIP caps A Yasui Umo build by kaz_shares featuring DIP caps by rutomoda.
KBD.news Published July 9, 2021
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It turns out DIP is an open source 3D-printable keycap profile by rutomoda.
The files are on his github and on thingiverse .
Designed for simple manufacturing from sheet metal in conjunction with a stud welder and a belt grinder, this is a keycap for Kailh Choc low profile switches. It can also be 3D printed with SLA printing.
His other keycap profile design is the PRINCE .
Inspired by low poly and princess cut diamonds, this is a keycap for Kailh Choc low profile switches. It is designed for SLA 3D printing.
Published on Fri 9th Jul 2021. Featured in KBD #34 (source ).
Related u/HydrakeyCeramic introduces new
ceramic keycaps .
A relatively new keycap profile/system I wasn't aware of. Spotted in a
Filco teaser posted by
ffbe_noctis .
Victor published the
CLP keycap profile , comprising a set of 19 nice sculpted keycap variants for MX switches.
Laser-etching keycaps for a cyberdeck. Posted by
Tinfoil_Haberdashery .
You can air-type on these
inflated keycaps by
Running Guy Studio .
MBK Legend brought to you by
_tectonicplate and
fk-caps . (You won't see many GBs here, but low profile caps in short supply deserve some promotion.)
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