Painting some of the keys was mentioned as an option earlier. This should work particularly well since the keyboard is not backlit and the double-shot keys won't reveal the keycap legend. Modeling paint from a hobby store was selected. One of the spare keys was carried into the store for comparison.
While in the store, I neglected to pick up any paint brushes. Rather than delay, I decided to try making a painting tool myself. A scrap of paper towel was cut into a triangle with a pair of scissors and a tea intended for bubble tea was picked out of my pantry.
The paper towel section was rolled up from one end and inserted into the straw. The exposed end was similar to a pen nib but made from paper towel material. The straw was not strictly necessary, but it would have been reusable if more than one color was being used. It would have been possible to keep the paper towel rolled up with some tape, but the straw made a sturdy handle.
The painting tool was dipped into the modeling paint and used to spread it over the top of the keycaps. Since the paper towel wanted to flatten, it was possible to reach every part that needed coverage in a single pass, and it did not take long to paint all the function keys except for F8. Do not tempt F8.
ModuKey on GitHub
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2018-11-19
Keycaps and modeling paint in a similar color
While in the store, I neglected to pick up any paint brushes. Rather than delay, I decided to try making a painting tool myself. A scrap of paper towel was cut into a triangle with a pair of scissors and a tea intended for bubble tea was picked out of my pantry.
Ingredients for a makeshift painting tool
The paper towel section was rolled up from one end and inserted into the straw. The exposed end was similar to a pen nib but made from paper towel material. The straw was not strictly necessary, but it would have been reusable if more than one color was being used. It would have been possible to keep the paper towel rolled up with some tape, but the straw made a sturdy handle.
Makeshift paint applicator
The painting tool was dipped into the modeling paint and used to spread it over the top of the keycaps. Since the paper towel wanted to flatten, it was possible to reach every part that needed coverage in a single pass, and it did not take long to paint all the function keys except for F8. Do not tempt F8.
Painting with an improvised tool
Freshly painted keycaps
Shortly after the first coat of paint was applied, a bit more was added to ensure the key legends were thoroughly covered.
ModuKey on GitHub
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2018-11-19
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