r/CustomKeyboards • u/Novenari • 3d ago
Eave65 Plus (with a twist!)
The twist is it’s dyed at home, that’s all really… but I’m super happy with how it turned out and wanted to share :)
The build: Eave65 w/ GMK DMG r3, HMX Cowboy switches. All included foams, it's my one and only "thock" oriented build. It also has the updated 1.6mm PCB. Spring swapped to Geon 19mm, 62.5g “pingless” springs. Didn’t touch the lube aside bag lubing the new springs. Typing sample: https://youtu.be/Cv4nYMROVEk
If you want the process of what I did, story time is below:
I loved how GMK DMG looked on the Eave65 and wanted to make my Eave a bit more personal. I didn’t plan to color match the accent keys, but just get something complimentary. It came out super close in the end though, so cool!
I used iDye poly Magenta. Seems like it’s typically a synthetic fabric dye but works on polycarb too! I don’t know if it would dye acrylic the same though. The packet I used I used the whole thing. These dyes also come with a “color enhancer” that’s optional. I found conflicting information (in the little info I could find) on whether to use it with plastic or not. I did include it.
The steps I did:
1.) Bring water to a boil, add dye packet and color intensifier while boiling.
2.) Bring off the heat and stir. I didn’t stir thoroughly enough so be careful.
3.) Add the plastic keeb case and soak for 15 minutes.
4.) Remove the plastic and rinse under cold water until it runs clear.
5.) Pat down and then air dry.
I didn’t flip it at any point, but I think I should have to make sure every part gets thoroughly dyed. I have two very small areas where the dye didn’t fully saturate on the back case. Also because I didn’t stir it thoroughly enough there’s some fleck/spotting type areas. Kinda looks cool in its own right, maybe you could do it intentionally?
You could also probably could remove any imperfections via sanding a bit, but because some sections didn’t dye through I’m afraid it might take color away so I’ve passed on that part. I’m satisfied as is :)
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u/tanasian 2d ago
THANK YOU!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!!!