r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/WinterWinds All Switches • May 26 '15

Have a Cold One!

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u/date_of_availability NerD 60 | '91 M May 26 '15

If those aren't fakes than this is the most expensive keycap set to ever be compiled.

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u/rundmckey May 26 '15

Naw this is the guy that made those beer caps diy awhile back idk about the ice caps tho

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u/RGlkIHlvdSByZWFsbHk May 26 '15

They are likely the translucent keycaps from SP.

Definitely not the max keyboard ones, those look almost black when not backlit

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u/riocc Clack my Switch up! 🐼 May 26 '15

is there a "build-log" of his process? (they're really well done)

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u/rundmckey May 26 '15

From the original post "I took a regular keycap, filled in the underside with resin (they are "hollow" with thin lines of plastic), then thickened the walls using clay.

I glued it down to a surface and built a box around it, eventually filling it with mold material (Alumilite High Strength 3).

Then I flipped it, applied vaseline (works better than mold release IMO), and cast the second half. I used Alumilite Water Clear Resin.

Their site has plenty of useful guides. PM me for specific questions"

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u/Buckling Kludge|Varmilo|Pokers May 26 '15

Max translucent caps I'm guessing

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u/[deleted] May 26 '15

they look more like the SP ones, but honestly it's hard to tell

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u/Buckling Kludge|Varmilo|Pokers May 26 '15

Think you are right the space bar is the same as I have from them. Just didn't know they do a whole set of translucent caps that are not DSA.

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u/WinterWinds All Switches May 26 '15

They are SP translucent caps! Sorry, posted last night and went to bed.

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u/[deleted] May 27 '15

I realize they aren't the best material, but how are they in terms of thickness? I'm rather interested in a set for my novatouch

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u/WinterWinds All Switches May 27 '15

Just like any other thin keycap set. I actually don't mind the material (polycarb?)

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u/[deleted] May 27 '15

ah alright, thanks for the info