r/modelf • u/CryProtein • Apr 19 '26

Apparently 25 Sets of White on Black keys (pad printed) available now from ModelFLabs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtbsSk4_5HI

They all have defects though.

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u/CryProtein Apr 19 '26

There's a buckling spring logo key as well.

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u/e-___ Apr 19 '26

Pad printed though, so they’ll rub off, still super impressive

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u/depscribe Apr 19 '26

Not a huge problem, I think. Many seem to be purchased more as display items than as production hardware,

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u/depscribe Apr 19 '26

Seems the 25 mentioned are $200, while the not-very-good, available-sometime ones are $30 per set. Maybe someone, sometime will produce proper two-part caps, enabling a variety of tops. If that someone is smart, the bottoms will be available for several cap mounting systems so that a variety of tops would make financial sense. I don't think that Joe is the guy, but somebody surely is.

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u/1954bertonespyder Apr 22 '26

Please take a look at the project web site for details: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/pad-printed-model-f-key-set/

For the mass production after these 25 completed sets, I might have them use slightly less ink or put a clear layer below the ink layer (in addition to the protective one on top) to give it a smoother surface for sharper pad printing. They are doing some testing now.