Tag: keycap (121 entries)
Prototyping NP profile shine-through caps by neXus5169.
The Ulfberht+ is a cyberdeck by Tinfoil_Haberdashery, featuring his laser-etched custom keycaps.
How to DIY custom print keycaps using waterslide decals. A video by YOHONB.
This Planck EZ by Shib_Mc_Ne features 3D printed PLA/mussle shell keycaps. With source files.
A Commodore inspired Planck 64 with resin keycaps by 23_Andreas.
Laser cut custom wooden keycaps by jere344.
Laser-etching keycaps for a cyberdeck. Posted by Tinfoil_Haberdashery.
The TRIFL alpha is a new keycap profile by rutomoda.
Free 3080 shift keycap STL files published on thingiverse by s0l0Kill.
You can print decent Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer (pics), just tilt them 45°! Posted by irveln. (Waiting for STLs.)
The range of low profile keycap options may grow further with MBK Legend‡ Glow
[IC] (gallery). Posted by fk-caps.
A video tutorial by mcass_37 on how to merge files and create your own custom 3D printable keycap file (base keycap, source).
A custom Kailh Choc keycap prototype by Vengeful-Wraith.
A relatively new keycap profile/system I wasn't aware of. Spotted in a Filco teaser posted by ffbe_noctis.
AI-generated keysets. OpenAI’s GPT-3 API beta assisted by snagy.
Drygol's first attempt to keycap vacuum coating failed, but the idea is not bad (blog) - article posted by LASERman71.
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.)
3D printed keycaps with lots of useful info in the comments.
This render of a split keyboard half by Wizarddata inspired Valarauka_ to come up with the idea of a fractal keyboard. Put on my list right after the book keyboard.
MBK keycaps (for Choc low profile switches) are finally going to be available with legends.
Create your one-off keycap sets. On-demand keycaps for custom keyboards, based on your own design.
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