DIY Pokémon Keycaps | Epoxy resin

[@EJTechandDIY]

Let me know if you will a giveaway on one of this keycaps.

[@whiteli9htnin]

I would love a give away

[@battlestationsuk12]

I'd love a giveaway! Message me on here or Instagram, @battlestationsreview and we can give you a platform for it!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Will do, thank you!

[@icecubemademedoit5181]

pathetic and lazy way to ask for free shit

[@LeeStMartin]

These are amazing! If you decide to make any more, you should make the Escape key an Abra! (Because they always teleport / run away!)

[@Draaack]

Haha I love it *sprinkles sand, squirtle is now on the beach*

[@EJTechandDIY]

Well, I got the sand from the beach hahaha.

[@chinipanzee]

I'm so happy i found your channel, I'm learning so much from you! Thank you !

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much, happy to know that you're are enjoying the videos :)

[@brandondelahoussaye8323]

would love to see an updated video with any tips you've learned. Also a video (or series) going further into the steps of each of the processes. Was a great watch! thanks for recording it!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, glad you like it. I have been working last few weeks on improving my designs I will be making a video soon.

[@kaaolin]

I finished watching the video then looked at your sub count and was shocked you definitely deserve at least 100k

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much, comments like this really make my day.

[@westonsnider6705]

I literally thought the same thing. Can't wait to see what your channel turns into!

[@bluemush86]

Very cool, painting the details was beautifully done. A closer look would be nice. What a long process, I appreciate artisanal keycaps more now.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, I will be making more for sure. and I have a macro lens now.

[@bluemush86]

@@EJTechandDIY will you be selling you keycaps, I think they look pretty cool.

[@herreramarj]

ang gandaaaa nakakalokaaa ♥

[@jenuyasha]

amazing video 👍 I love seeing the whole work process from start to finish. I just started getting into custom keycaps and this was definitely a helpful video 😊

[@EJTechandDIY]

Jen thank you so much, and I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed the video. Good luck making your own keycaps.

[@jbingbong]

thank you for actually wet sanding resin. I see way too many videos of people sanding resin DRY and kicking up tons of harmful resin particles

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you for watching, im actually working on a new on keycaps, i have been working on it for the last 3 months non stop. And like you said those particles are not good for you.

[@fartandgengaryt]

I LOVE THESE SO MUCH

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much.

[@tanushadithiya7136]

Beautiful. Hardwork pays off.

[@clownheino9607]

My god. Those are so great. Thx for the idea.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much, glad you like it.

[@staceybaker41]

Talented.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you!

[@furkank3930]

This looks amazing man keep it up👏🏼 Very high quality videos aswell hope your channel grows overtime because you are very talented

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much for the compliment I really appreciate it.

[@Minimalici0us]

Lovely project! I'm currently looking to get into this hobby :D

[@mblue7129]

This video save my life haha. I'm so happy thank you so much

[@EJTechandDIY]

Well, your comment made my life a lot better :). Thank you.

[@Lauchan12]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰 love it, congratulations!! Kisses from Spain

[@EJTechandDIY]

Gracias Lau, hope to be in your country again this year.

[@slunecnikruh7438]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It was really interesting and useful!

[@dummydummy166]

Wow, those look so good!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you glad you like them

[@vukasinmanic2463]

Hey, great video, love it. :) I started sculpting keycaps 6 months ago, next thing is to buy resin 3d printer and this video is what i needed to see, it is everything i am looking for :D Quick advice for keycaps and resin casting. When u make a keycap for mold casting try to make them a bit more rounded, so pokemons will apear better :D Also try square shape of pokemon stand, it looks more natural. If i were you i'd make a mold of pokemons so i don't need to print and sand them all over for next round :D Z-butt is verry good and when you finish top u just turn it around, sprey some mold release and go for the base of keycap, results are amazing. My english isn't very good but i think you'l understend most of it. Hope i helped a little :D

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you for all the tips, next for me is to buy a pressure pot too. This is a really fun hobby

[@ferdieraslan8317]

how can I get that pokemon 3d files? I cant find models fit in keycap. If I resize and limit the z axis with 10mm x and y will be incredible little.

[@EJTechandDIY]

I use 3d builder to resize files. The software is free

[@ferdieraslan8317]

Can you give me files which you resize?

[@Aznmaniac951]

WOW these are so amazing.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, happy you like them.

[@Aznmaniac951]

@@EJTechandDIY where can I find the box you use for casting the keycaps

[@nehemz432]

You can use white or any light or pastel colors for the base.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Will be using other colors for the next ones

[@kayzelasuncionpelayo2561]

Looks so pretty for a first timer

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thanks glad you like them.

[@sirsmalls4565]

You’re extremely talented! Well done! You have my brain gears running lol

[@EJTechandDIY]

Hahahaha thank you so much, Im working right now on a better version of these keycaps.

[@eduardacosta7543]

HEY! EJ! saludos desde Colombia muy genial tu video

[@JakobDam]

Wow! So inspiring and cool - very well done, thanks for showing! This might actually be the thing that has convinced me that I gotta buy a resin printer at some point...!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. Yes resin printers are in another level of detail is amazing the things you can print with them.

[@JakobDam]

@@EJTechandDIY - Yeah, I haven't really had the need for doing sub-5cm stuff in great detail... until now. I expect that I'll find out how very bad I am at painting figures if I try to replicate what you've done here, so kudos for your skills!

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@JakobDam thank you, but I have to say don't be scare of trying, trying is better than doing nothing. If I can you can do it too.

[@iyaagp]

Oh gosh thanks for this video! I learned alot! Can I just ask what brand of silicon mold are you using amd where can I get it? Thank you!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Glad you liked the video,I just got shore 15 silicone from a local shop in my country it’s Nothing special.

[@Ikescreations]

Incredible!! 😲

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@aye-aron8192]

great job awesome detail

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank so much.

[@zzing]

Certainly some interesting things you have done, I am doing FDM stuff and learning just basic brush painting on larger items. But I could see this behind a direction of trying in the next few years.

[@EJTechandDIY]

One tip if you want to smooth fdm print look im to expoxy or uv resin to fill the gaps. It saves allot of time on the sanding process.

[@zzing]

@@EJTechandDIY I have some epoxy I am planning on using. Just need the right part for it.

[@mohamedsobhi635]

What grit of sandpaper did you use and great work man .

[@TheNego]

Very cool man! Love these, I'm not a fan of Pokemon but they look great!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much for the compliment, I really appreciated.

[@annadeathangel8557]

Hey i printed the Keycap base and if i press the button all the way down it sticks, i measured and the space between is 14.10 mm(correct?), that is smaller then the switch do you have the same problem?

[@EJTechandDIY]

The printer and type of resin used can affect this, what you can try and do it is put the cap in some worm to hot water and then press it in the switch.

[@blemish31]

Hi. Is the keycap used smaller than the one used for the initial mold? Thanks

[@AdrianoFerreira-nb8cd]

when putting the keycap onto the tooth picks , you should actually use some of that blue wall putty. Its alot easier than using hot glue imo.

[@jollykitten220]

what a great video, you motivated me to try it Can you pass the slt of the big keys?

[@browerpower]

This is incredible, thanks for making this video!

[@leanderoeo6391]

Greetings from Turkey bro! This video is epic, appreciate it! Thanks a lot!!! :)

[@EJTechandDIY]

Hey thank you so much, glad you liked the video.

[@leanderoeo6391]

@@EJTechandDIY bro is there a discord channel that I could in?

[@leanderoeo6391]

@@EJTechandDIY about 3d keycaps? something like community?

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@leanderoeo6391 Yes you join their discord channel discord.gg/nUsyadp

[@denisyaroslavtsev2450]

Please help. I don't know English. The site is difficult to use. Please tell me what files you need to download so that the keycap form is like in your video?

[@ValseInstrumentalist]

Amazing work!

[@poli45]

How come the 3d printed pokemons don't have any lines on them?

[@nikuu541]

hey I'm worried about durability if I print keycaps with standard resin how long can that stem really hold because resin prints are fragile

[@EJTechandDIY]

Now I dont print them anymore I cast them from epoxy resin also right now im working on a new video about keycaps. but I have to say the ones I printed like a year ago are working perfectly with no issues, I use ABS like resin from siraya tech. good luck with your projects

[@nikuu541]

@@EJTechandDIY tysm for really fast reply, the only issue with resin keycaps r they r really hard for mass production but with 3d printed resin like u can print 6-7 in 2 hrs and give it a coat of uv resin and they are ready to ship

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@nikuu541 that is why resin keycaps are so expensive, one of a kind that takes allot of effort to make. But I understand what you mean and abs like resin is good for keycaps prints

[@nikuu541]

@@EJTechandDIY tq

[@JesterRG]

Hi!, sorry for my english, I'm new in this world and i like your videos and channel, i am learning a lot with you. I want to know what n° of sandpaper do you use for the keycaps. Thanks a lot and I'll be supporting you in next videos.

[@RPK87350]

question, where did you bought those pokemon designs??

[@jostopherwilliam]

Hi!! Really amazing video bro 😍 at 2:15, the grey bases are printed in resin or PLA? thank you for share all this process

[@EJTechandDIY]

Hey Christopher, This are made with a resin 3d Printer Anycubic photon mono X

[@jostopherwilliam]

@@EJTechandDIY bro! the black keycap is just a mx cherry keycap model? today i going to print the pieces for the silicon mold and the keycaps in resin, i question for the difference of size between the flat keycap with model and the black keycap

[@hyper4games967]

few questions 1: how did you get the small details to paint the pokemon soo good? 2: dont see the mold that you use for your keycaps can it be 3d printed with pla?

[@EJTechandDIY]

The details are really hard on something this small, take your time, and don't be afraid to just start again. And the keycaps base is printed on an SLA resin 3d printer.

[@hyper4games967]

@@EJTechandDIY so the Z-butt system can be made out of resin?

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@hyper4games967 I recommend you to print the box from PLA and the small parts from resin

[@MusicbyAnt]

Such a great job bro 👏

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you🙂

[@MusicbyAnt]

@@EJTechandDIY actually i was wondering did you create the stl for the pokemon or you found it online? id like to try to make it myself but i doubt i can model this on my software lol

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@MusicbyAnt I got the pokemon's files from CGtrader, but you can find some free from Thingiverse

[@dustmicks1]

after you print what is your full size of your keycaps in mm?

[@SquareShrubs]

loved the video! i have a quick question, do you think it’s viable to make a full resin keyboard or will it just feel weird when you’re typing/gaming?

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, and no it feels the same the only thing that changes a little bit is the sound of the keyboard when typing. so yes this is 100% viable I want to do something like this my self, where I cast a full set of keycaps of deferent colors in resin

[@alexkuczynski2548]

i mean if you are worried about texture, you could always sand them so they are a bit rougher on top. However this would make clear epoxy foggy

[@philrose7716]

Do you have a store where we can make an order for a set of the caps?

[@DanielPerez-xo1tj]

Any idea how tall you made the figures? I feel like I have no space to work with to make the keycaps normal sized

[@EJTechandDIY]

I don’t remember, for this type of things you will need to use a caliper

[@chiswetoms]

Hi, i find your stl keycap, you are my hero men!! Thanks

[@EJTechandDIY]

Glad it helped

[@pitfa1140]

Is there a way around having to 3D model the figures? Seems difficult.

[@annadeathangel8557]

what silicon are you used in this video?

[@EJTechandDIY]

I recommend you to get some Smooth-On silicone

[@phitre]

Awesome 🙂

[@eva-rosebrush3610]

I would pay u to do something like that for me no joke that's so dope

[@МарьяКоробач]

Can you make an artisan keycaps base for clear design for the spacebar, shifts, and enter?

[@auflustigtv9257]

Wow nice 👍🏼🔥

[@Faerique]

hi! did you 3d print the casting system as well? do you have the model for it?

[@EJTechandDIY]

Yes I 3d printed them, you can find everything right here github.com/imyownyear/Z-Butt

[@ashluton1959]

Awesome vid! just wondering is the link you provided to the keycap base, is that the full size key? or is it the half size that you put the pokemon on?

[@eduardofc3203]

can i just using water to wash a silicon? or should I use what material?

[@EJTechandDIY]

Yes you can, recommend you to add a little bit of soap to the water

[@palmofchrist]

@MagicWood Craft hello, what would you recommend me to set the exposure time and layer thickness when printing? Do you think 2.5 seconds and 0.020 mm are good? I would like to benefit from your experience? Thanks in advance :)

[@180T]

Nice job

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you!

[@onibegood2653]

You have a new sub ! Today i bought my ld-002h ! do you have stl's for de base of the keycap ? Thanks ! Great Job

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much, i actually forgot to upload it but will be doing so today after work.

[@onibegood2653]

@@EJTechandDIY thanks man ! I need the base to put the pokemon. the system already looks for it in discord as you indicated.

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@onibegood2653 discord is for the z-butt system, the keycap base i will be uploading it tomorrow and i will let you know.

[@onibegood2653]

@@EJTechandDIY :(

[@EJTechandDIY]

​@@onibegood2653 Hey my apologies i'm really busy but here is the link bit.ly/2ORoJcS

[@koko0808008]

Very noice congrats

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thanks

[@leetokyo1178]

I love this keep it up

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much

[@hathanhnguyen5948]

Your keycaps so amazing !! And what kind of color you use for spray and paint the 3d pokemon?

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, i use Vallejo and createx paint

[@nightowlstudio8238]

no cure inhibition with platinum silicone?

[@EJTechandDIY]

I always give the 3d printed parts a coat of varnish and for some parts i first make a copy with tin silicone.

[@hyper4games967]

what size brushes are you using for the painting the small details?

[@EJTechandDIY]

I use a number 0 and a number 2 for small things like this

[@BoyTheSkate]

This is very good video. Thank you very much

[@anugrahragilsaputra4094]

Can you make a new video how to create molk up the keycaps in application before printing?

[@EJTechandDIY]

Sure, that sounds like a good idea, will be showing it on my next video

[@anugrahragilsaputra4094]

@@EJTechandDIY i'm waiting for sure

[@shinyNinja_420]

I really feel that I am missing out on a lot of things without a 3D printer -_- If you ever do a giveaway, PLEASE tell lil ol me..

[@royjr534]

where did you get the pokemon models? also y the supports ?

[@EJTechandDIY]

From cgtrader, you need the supports to 3d print them.

[@DanielPerez-xo1tj]

These look awesome! For some reason the Amazon link isn’t working for me, what 3D printer do you use?

[@nicky4963]

How long does it take u to make one key cap?

[@baolong1483]

Do you still have the pokemon 3d print file?

[@mikemontgomery1163]

You should make and sell these! You would bank and id buy some already lol!

[@mackenzie8176]

I really want the file for the tiny pokemons but I cant find it anywhere. Can someone help?

[@zapee]

hi! what material did u use to 3d print them? they look amazing!!

[@vayronjuega8578]

F Charmander :( nice video, the look very pretty!

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you, Charmander will be in a future video for sure.

[@marcello1099]

Amazing

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you.

[@phana0071]

Would you mind sharing your fusion files for the keycap?

[@fayfn]

youre the best :)

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you so much Fay.

[@rjevangelista9769]

where did you buy the z-butt system? I don't see it on the video description.

[@EJTechandDIY]

Hey here is a link: bit.ly/3qWpGyZ

[@rjevangelista9769]

@@EJTechandDIY thank you.

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@rjevangelista9769 You welcome :)

[@DanielPerez-xo1tj]

This video just made me order a resin printer a couple seconds ago hahaha

[@thisguy_playsgames]

Hey! What size are Pokémon on top of the bases??

[@EJTechandDIY]

They are around 3mm.

[@thisguy_playsgames]

@@EJTechandDIY noted! THANK YOU

[@bjarne5732]

Where did you buy your 3d printer and how much did it cost ?

[@EJTechandDIY]

I have an Anycubic mono x but you can buy a smaller for things like this. I think the Anycubic mono is around 300.

[@Alteori]

omg i waant.

[@dalgonacovfefe]

hows this only have 5k views tf???

[@EJTechandDIY]

You just added another view, thank you so much :)

[@dumle29]

Hey there, those look super dope. Are you interested in doing commissions? I was looking to make my own, but while the Z-butt system is fairly easy to come by, I think getting a resin printer, an airbrush and paint setup like you have probably would make it too expensive to DIY.

[@sennahoj6741]

How can you resin the keycaps without a pressure pot?

[@EJTechandDIY]

I have a vacuum chamber and I use slow curing resin

[@МарьяКоробач]

@@EJTechandDIY What are the advantages of the pressure pot? It seemed to me that the vacuum chamber removes bubbles very well...

[@Seroskill36]

can i let something custemize by u and ofc pay for it ? its 1 pritty simple theme for 1 tab key

[@phoenixgaming3159]

Where do you buy the Pokémon?

[@EJTechandDIY]

You mean the 3d files?

[@phoenixgaming3159]

@@EJTechandDIY yeah the little Pokémon you put in your resin keycaps because I can’t find Pokémon figures small enough to fit in a keycap

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@phoenixgaming3159 if you have a windows 1o computer you can 3d builder and change the size of any 3d model

[@dndt1269]

Materials used please?

[@kaaolin]

You should do more of these

[@EJTechandDIY]

I will, im now editing a video for a custom wrest rest.

[@kaaolin]

@@EJTechandDIY sounds lit , got the notis on wont miss it

[@EJTechandDIY]

@@kaaolin Thank you!

[@shusakudake]

nice try looks good

[@joshuah47]

the stem cavity on your keycap base stl is too small so it doesn't fit on most stems without jamming on it

[@wilsonojeda749]

excelente

[@EJTechandDIY]

Thank you Wilson

[@thangbg91]

Hi why we need pressure pot to make keycap?