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Skullbunny
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BrainFlush
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SkullbunnyI think I get what you are saying, having used ShapeWays for a few caps, but I hate to break it to you, this isn't 3D printed and it would require copious amounts of paint to resemble in finish what is offered here on MD and this is resin cast and not printed.
Skullbunny
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Mar 14, 2017
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BrainFlushIrrelevant tmo , doesn't justify 27$ , comeon. you can get it for 6$ starting price...
Also , mine lets Light through the eyes...o-o
Also , mine lets Light through the eyes...o-o
BrainFlush
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Mar 14, 2017
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SkullbunnyClearly me mentioning that I have USED ShapeWays for printed caps is going over your head, seems PRICE is all you care about.
So go buy that printed one for $6 and I will continue to buy caps that aren't for whatever price I want to pay.
My god, we have reached a new low, comparing the cheapest material for 3D printing a cap to a resin cast cap and saying the 3D one is worth it because of pricing. lol
So go buy that printed one for $6 and I will continue to buy caps that aren't for whatever price I want to pay.
My god, we have reached a new low, comparing the cheapest material for 3D printing a cap to a resin cast cap and saying the 3D one is worth it because of pricing. lol
Skullbunny
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Mar 14, 2017
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BrainFlushhttps://www.massdrop.com/talk/330/custom-3-d-printed-keycaps - clearly me posting this link went over your head.
Cheers.
P.S. , at any point have I told you not to purchase it? I showed a substitute to that horrific price point. clearly said TMO.
My god, we have reached a new low, Ignoring text and context. ;) ily 2
Cheers.
P.S. , at any point have I told you not to purchase it? I showed a substitute to that horrific price point. clearly said TMO.
My god, we have reached a new low, Ignoring text and context. ;) ily 2
zurikade
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Mar 14, 2017
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SkullbunnyThose are fantastic! Some people just want to be mad. <3
BrainFlush
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SkullbunnyYou are trying to say your 3D caps at their price point is justifiable over this cap at it's price point.
It is not and in no way will ever be. Stop. I did you 2 years ago.
In no way are your 3D printed caps ever going to be of the same value as a resin casted one, unless you buy metal printed caps. Lastly the only other way your caps could ever be anywhere close to any resin cap is by having it painted multiple times by https://keypressgraphics.com/author/keypress/
Of whom I have spoken with directly, just like with Tasker the cap designer himself. You have as many clues as Clue the game in SP, meaning, none.
In no way are your 3D printed caps ever going to be of the same value as a resin casted one, unless you buy metal printed caps. Lastly the only other way your caps could ever be anywhere close to any resin cap is by having it painted multiple times by https://keypressgraphics.com/author/keypress/
Of whom I have spoken with directly, just like with Tasker the cap designer himself. You have as many clues as Clue the game in SP, meaning, none.
BrainFlush
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zurikadeLOL I still own and have glued some multistage 3D printed caps from ShapeWays and Tasker, saying I am mad about it when in fact I have supported the makers and painters of said caps is ironic to say the least.
You have no idea but go ahead and think this guy is in the right, wait till you own a 3D printed cap unpainted versus a mold cast cap.
You win internet, they got to me.
You have no idea but go ahead and think this guy is in the right, wait till you own a 3D printed cap unpainted versus a mold cast cap.
You win internet, they got to me.
mrvco
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Mar 14, 2017
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BrainFlushAs with any "art", his perceived value is different than your perceived value.
Vigrith
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Mar 14, 2017
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BrainFlushNot to add fuel to the fire but I doubt these would be getting "USED" realistically speaking - at least not literally, I mean personally I'm not going to be replacing my WASD keys with cats at least. Either way, I do agree that 3D printed as opposed to resin cast does justify some of the cost; I too have one of these that I got off of Shapeways, does it feel cheap? Hell yea, I bought it for like 5 euro like a year ago when buying like 10 metal Cthulhu keys for a project of mine.
An argument can be made for either side here, if someone feels the price is warranted then I don't think they should be deterred from purchasing it, however if someone else just wants the sculpt because it's a cute little silly kitten then maybe paying $6 for a 3D printed one isn't the worst thing in the world.
An argument can be made for either side here, if someone feels the price is warranted then I don't think they should be deterred from purchasing it, however if someone else just wants the sculpt because it's a cute little silly kitten then maybe paying $6 for a 3D printed one isn't the worst thing in the world.
LevelSteam
Mar 14, 2017
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VigrithMy issue with 3D printed keycaps is that they rarely seem to fit on the MX stems properly. How has your luck been with them?
BrainFlush
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VigrithMy entire board besides some A-Z keys are covered with artisan caps.
They can be used and are made to be used, WTF?
Not like I haven't posted my board numerous times proving this.
As to the last part, agreed to a degree, my point is, you cannot say one is actually physically better than the other when it's 3D printed versus casted especially just comparing materials and build structure. FFS stop supporting this mentality.
What's next? Saying a grocery cart is a car and a viable means of transportation because it costs a fraction of the price of a car? WTF?
As to the last part, agreed to a degree, my point is, you cannot say one is actually physically better than the other when it's 3D printed versus casted especially just comparing materials and build structure. FFS stop supporting this mentality.
What's next? Saying a grocery cart is a car and a viable means of transportation because it costs a fraction of the price of a car? WTF?
BrainFlush
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LevelSteamDon't bother asking me, the guy clearly stating he has bought them and tried them but will never admit they can compare to a casted cap because they can't at that cost, go ahead and ask the guys defending 3D low cost printed caps. Cheers.
Vigrith
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LevelSteamThe Shapeways ones I have seem to fit okay on Gateron - some of them I haven't even put on a board at all, the metal Cthulhu keys fit just fine though. That's about my experience with them though, I don't own actual cherry MX boards these days, just gateron.
Vigrith
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BrainFlushI understand that. They can, in theory, be used - my point was that for a key that'll likely be getting pressed down very little, the quality being a little inferior isn't the biggest deal ever; to me, at least, it's first and foremost about eye candy. Do the resin cast ones look better than the 3D printed too? Yea, they do.
I'm not supporting anything of the sort - I'm supporting people doing what they want to do depending on their needs/desires. If they want a cheaper quality, cheaper feel version of the same sculpt then 3D will do - if they want a cast version that's studier, more detailed etc, then buy that. I'd never compare the materials personally nor would I go out of my way to argue that one should be bought over the other, or that one's price isn't warranted because of the other. My only argument here is that they both have things going for them and people should act and buy accordingly.
Again, I do agree that comparing apples to oranges price-wise is not the direction I would've taken when building a case against/for these.
I'm not supporting anything of the sort - I'm supporting people doing what they want to do depending on their needs/desires. If they want a cheaper quality, cheaper feel version of the same sculpt then 3D will do - if they want a cast version that's studier, more detailed etc, then buy that. I'd never compare the materials personally nor would I go out of my way to argue that one should be bought over the other, or that one's price isn't warranted because of the other. My only argument here is that they both have things going for them and people should act and buy accordingly.
Again, I do agree that comparing apples to oranges price-wise is not the direction I would've taken when building a case against/for these.
BrainFlush
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VigrithAnd this is and was my point, the fact you have to write it out is truly indicative of our society today, meaning people can't logically figure this out on their own.
I want people to have choices, 3D printed is one of them, having started there, I know. But all this comparison stuff at these prices, ridiculous.
This is the MD we must get used to, people never buying anything here but telling everyone where to go buy their stuff. (implying he's like the rest of them, can't tell as he has a private profile.)
I am at the point that I can't ever rely on a non-verified purchasers opinion. Like Amazon, if it isn't verified, I am not interested.
I want people to have choices, 3D printed is one of them, having started there, I know. But all this comparison stuff at these prices, ridiculous.
This is the MD we must get used to, people never buying anything here but telling everyone where to go buy their stuff. (implying he's like the rest of them, can't tell as he has a private profile.)
I am at the point that I can't ever rely on a non-verified purchasers opinion. Like Amazon, if it isn't verified, I am not interested.
eizdeb
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LevelSteamThe only cap I've ever bought off of shapeways (clear frosted high-detail Buddha head) stem snapped on me when removing it to clean.
BrainFlush
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SkullbunnyStop editing your posts especially adding inane comments like "mine let's light through." So do these.
Kennui
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Mar 14, 2017
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LevelSteamI am going to buy the 3D printed ones as well as this and compare. There is an option for 'ultra detailed' which is about 3x as much (still cheaper than this one).
Edit: scratch that, shipping from shapeways to australia is exorbitant. $19.50 USD to ship compared to $4.75 on MD.
Edit: scratch that, shipping from shapeways to australia is exorbitant. $19.50 USD to ship compared to $4.75 on MD.
BrainFlush
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KennuiPay postage, I will send you one.
That way we can end this.
I would call all the big dogs in KB over this issue but it seems that would be pointless since words aren't good enough.
Kennui
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Mar 14, 2017
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BrainFlushOh cool, didn't realise you're the creator. How does shapeways work? Do you 3D print it and fulfil orders yourself?
I was looking at the extreme quality one and a basic one (about $26 AUD and $8 AUD). I'm curious why ultra/extreme detail are only available in frosted. Can you do extreme detail in black?
Thanks.
Edit: just realised you aren't the creator lol. Just ummm ignore all that :P
I was looking at the extreme quality one and a basic one (about $26 AUD and $8 AUD). I'm curious why ultra/extreme detail are only available in frosted. Can you do extreme detail in black?
Thanks.
Edit: just realised you aren't the creator lol. Just ummm ignore all that :P
BrainFlush
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KennuiGD it.
I had all this sh...written out.
Look.
Tasker makes designs, KPG paints them.
If you buy 3D caps, they suck unless you pay for metal or frosted. And then they need to be painted. Unless you like it that way.
More to say, sad Chrome destroyed my post because I am hammered. Pressing keys I shouldn't.
Look.
Tasker makes designs, KPG paints them.
If you buy 3D caps, they suck unless you pay for metal or frosted. And then they need to be painted. Unless you like it that way.
More to say, sad Chrome destroyed my post because I am hammered. Pressing keys I shouldn't.
DustyDust
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Mar 15, 2017
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Skullbunnyhow does the quality of 3d printed caps feel? I wanted to buy some but i thought they might be too flimsy or feel cheap. Do they feel the same like normal plastic keycaps?
Skullbunny
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Mar 15, 2017
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BrainFlushdude stfu i literally posted that comment woth "mine lets light through".
grow up gou stuck up prick. ita a fucking keycap youre ranting and treating people like trash over their opinions claiming yours is superior.
burst your pathetic lil richboy bubble.
grow up gou stuck up prick. ita a fucking keycap youre ranting and treating people like trash over their opinions claiming yours is superior.
burst your pathetic lil richboy bubble.
Skullbunny
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Mar 15, 2017
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DustyDustSome of them great - some of them horrible.
for example the bear and kitty one stay snug and good. but many other keycaps came loose fitting and some even had their inside not being printed properly.
for that reason when i did use the 3d keycaps ive put them on keys i dont use very often , Fx keys and random stuffs around it. but even then ive had keys launching into the abyss completely randomly cuz i accidentally pressed down the button and itll just fly off ;D
the qualify of the build is fine, it feels like a 6$ thing obv - but as another person above said - theyre not the type of keycaps youll probs put in a commonly used key. theyre more estetic if anything.
Build quality is fine , i got the basic ones it doesnt break or anything.
Color is fading out - mine are set om my Esc and NumLock and theyre still in great shape snug and all but the color is defo fading on top.
overall i think theyre worth it. I bought a bulk of keycaps and Shapeways was great with me when one keycap was printed improperly.
and i dont think they feel the same as normal keycaps but nothing horrible either! they have a bit of a rough texture they feel light and hollow. gotta keep in mind he material theyre made of is not in any way specially used for keycaps. its the same plastic they use to print silly tiny thing to big complex things. this just falls in the middle. It feels okay. nothing too bad- and am picky ;D
ill defo buy again from Shapeways.
for example the bear and kitty one stay snug and good. but many other keycaps came loose fitting and some even had their inside not being printed properly.
for that reason when i did use the 3d keycaps ive put them on keys i dont use very often , Fx keys and random stuffs around it. but even then ive had keys launching into the abyss completely randomly cuz i accidentally pressed down the button and itll just fly off ;D
the qualify of the build is fine, it feels like a 6$ thing obv - but as another person above said - theyre not the type of keycaps youll probs put in a commonly used key. theyre more estetic if anything.
Build quality is fine , i got the basic ones it doesnt break or anything.
Color is fading out - mine are set om my Esc and NumLock and theyre still in great shape snug and all but the color is defo fading on top.
overall i think theyre worth it. I bought a bulk of keycaps and Shapeways was great with me when one keycap was printed improperly.
and i dont think they feel the same as normal keycaps but nothing horrible either! they have a bit of a rough texture they feel light and hollow. gotta keep in mind he material theyre made of is not in any way specially used for keycaps. its the same plastic they use to print silly tiny thing to big complex things. this just falls in the middle. It feels okay. nothing too bad- and am picky ;D
ill defo buy again from Shapeways.
Skullbunny
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BrainFlushp.s. , just saw -
So , your weapon is poking fun at those who cannot afford a 30$ key cap for a keyboard?
Nice nice... i bet you do alot of charity work too - oh wait they dont reward people with fancy pieces of plastic. nvm. stay here buying keycaps thats okie sh sh das okie.
Pathetic. and what made tou think i cant afford it? the fact i chose not to buy it? XD
youre a special one , mighty keyboard pledge.
Nice nice... i bet you do alot of charity work too - oh wait they dont reward people with fancy pieces of plastic. nvm. stay here buying keycaps thats okie sh sh das okie.
Pathetic. and what made tou think i cant afford it? the fact i chose not to buy it? XD
youre a special one , mighty keyboard pledge.
DustyDust
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Skullbunnyi might buy some when im not broke. I think shapeways has a good material but not for all prints. its called High Definition Acrylate material , Keypressgraphics(he takes artisan keycaps and does paintjobs and resells them) has painted a few that are of this material.
litbulbt
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Mar 15, 2017
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SkullbunnyI was actually considering buying the kitty keycap from shapeways. The only problem is that I would buy the ultra detail and for $20 and shapeways shipping it practically comes out to the same. Then I would have to paint it. $6 ones are not the same smoothness and quality of these on this massdrop. I saw these kitty keycaps on TaoBao and they have some that have the resin eyes that let light shine through but those are even more expensive and I guess like you I do not love them that much that I would spend $90 on them
AABC3D
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Mar 16, 2017
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Skullbunny This person did not make this design. He stole it. This keycap is violating copyright laws. I would not purchase this because it will be down very soon.
AABC3D
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Mar 16, 2017
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BrainFlush This person did not make this design. He stole it. This keycap is violating copyright laws. I would not purchase this because it will be down very soon.
SandwichCity
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Mar 16, 2017
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BrainFlushAABC3D is the creator of the Kitty Cat keycap. He even just edited the description of the original file on Shapeways to specifically state that the keycap is only sold on Shapeways, and that versions sold outside of there (such as on here) are unauthorized reproductions.
AABC3D
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SandwichCityThanks SandwichCity! If I could, I would live in you.
Skullbunny
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AABC3D@asusoverclocked , @AABC3D , the moment it was on I suspected it was weird its listed on Massdrop - as I've messaged officials about it right away :/
Love the design. please do feel free to send me a bajillion samples. cheers. ;D
Love the design. please do feel free to send me a bajillion samples. cheers. ;D
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https://www.massdrop.com/talk/330/custom-3-d-printed-keycaps - Bought that very keycap as well as many others a longgg time ago. Can't justify the 30$ pricetag.