PBT Keycaps

Material cues define texture and finish. Lock lighting so you can compare variants fairly.

Material cues

Use matte/gloss cues to steer the render toward PBT/ABS-like looks.

Legends & print

Keep legends simple; pattern-heavy sets work best with larger motifs.

Compare colorways

Generate 4–6 variations with the same lighting for fair comparison.

Publish to share

Only published designs are public. Everything else stays private.

Focus on finish, legends and texture consistency before publishing.

Surface finish

Matte for PBT, glossy for ABS—keep it consistent across renders.

Legend method

Dye-sub or doubleshot; avoid over-detailed legends.

Color stability

Keep a stable palette to compare texture differences.

Texture consistency

Use the same lighting to compare PBT/ABS textures fairly.

A quick reference to compare common keycap materials.

Common questions about material feel, finish and exports.

Can I use this to design pbt keycaps for my keyboard?

Yes. Use the preset as a custom keycap concept brief, generate variants in the Designer, then publish an interest check to collect waitlist intent.

Do published pages make my designs public?

Yes. Use the preset as a custom keycap concept brief, generate variants in the Designer, then publish an interest check to collect waitlist intent.

What does export include?

Export downloads a handoff pack with images, prompt.txt, structured specs, palette notes, and a manufacturer handoff draft. It is a concept handoff, not a print-ready UV/dieline file.