Arcade Cabinets – Virtual Frontier artisan keycaps
This group buy will be closed on 7/22/2023, and please remember that we don’t rerun any group buy. Six keycaps per order & all collections will be free shipping. Check out our fabulous gifts for this series, a sticker for every keycap…
Due to the numerous design variations and TV content options available in this groupbuy, it is not feasible for us to capture images of every single option. You can scroll down below to see detailed choices through the accompanying images.
- Each keycap box will include one random sticker from our collection of 9 different art.
- Stand Boy is available as a gift for orders of more than 11 keycaps, or you can purchase it separately here.
- All orders of big art toy TV (x77, x32) or a full set of 1u keycaps will receive a full set of stickers (9). Please take a look at the description below the option for more details.
- The Poong design will be shipped as a gift to customers who buy more than 11 keycaps.
- All product photos are genuine, not 3D renders, and our keycaps are handmade with resin casting and multilayer colouring, not 3D printed.
Crafting the Arcade Cabinet: A tale of resin casting and gaming wonder
While creating an Arcade Cabinet using resin casting, we underwent several meticulous steps to achieve a complete product.
We sketched and designed detailed components for the Arcade Cabinet from the initial creative ideas. The internal machinery details were crafted to recreate authenticity and provide an immersive experience for players.
Layered casting: Crafting a perfect arcade cabinet
Next, we processed the prototypes and created silicone molds for resin casting. There were 12 different molds for the 12 component types, including the keycap base, each component was cast in layers of different colors, with drying and bonding time between each layer lasting 4-8 hours. This process required precision and patience to ensure the quality of each individual part. The components were carefully removed from the molds and thoroughly cleaned after 16-24 hours for the final resin layer to fully dry. They were then assembled meticulously to form a complete Arcade Cabinet.
Translucent brilliance: Illuminating keycap design and captivating screen content
An essential aspect of the design was the transparent stem of the keycap, allowing light to shine through from beneath and highlight the internal components. Additionally, the cabinet body had 9 options with over 50 blended color variations, creating a unique and captivating effect for players.
Furthermore, we created 11 different designs for the screen content on the TV display. Each screen content was cast in resin, focusing on intricate details, and coated with a transparent resin layer for brightness and durability.
Overall, creating an Arcade Cabinet through resin casting required significant effort and time. However, the result is a complete product with the game cabinet, screen content, and joystick, providing players with a distinctive and fantastic gaming experience.