"Jelly Key's Retro TV Series - First Frame artisan keycaps are a tribute to that spirit of personal expression and craft. Inspired by the golden age of home computing and the original Macintosh 128K from 1984, these miniature TVs bring a playful, handcrafted touch to any keyboard setup. They're tiny works of art that celebrate the intersection of technology and nostalgia. Designer: Jelly Key Each keycap is shaped like a retro television, with a 65-degree angled front screen for perfect viewing when mounted on a keyboard. Details like floppy disk drives, power switches, and transparent or frosted back panels reveal intricate miniature "circuitry" inside, echoing the design language of vintage computers that defined an era. The angular, squared-off profile feels both classic and contemporary."
"Every keycap is meticulously handmade using resin casting and multilayer coloring, not 3D printing or mass production. The process involves up to 47 hours of work from start to finish, with every component polished, assembled, and quality-checked by hand. Circuit traces measure just 0.3mm wide, requiring razor-sharp precision. Any flaw means starting over from scratch. The TV screens feature pixel art, pop culture nods, greetings like "hello," and sci-fi themes, all layered in resin for dimensional depth and vibrancy. With over 200 quirky variations and 12 case designs ranging from crystal clear to vintage frosted, no two keycaps are exactly alike."
Keyboards serve as personal canvases for self-expression and creativity, with keycaps conveying personality, nostalgia, and design preference. Jelly Key's Retro TV Series First Frame artisan keycaps are miniature, handcrafted televisions inspired by the Macintosh 128K and the golden age of home computing. Each keycap is formed by resin casting and multilayer coloring, requiring up to 47 hours of meticulous handwork, polishing, assembly, and quality checks. Tiny details include floppy drives, power switches, transparent or frosted back panels revealing 0.3mm circuit traces, and 65-degree angled screens featuring layered pixel art and thematic scenes. Over 200 variations and 12 case designs provide wide aesthetic choice.
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