To the followers of this thread, and people who have PMd me, please check out this thread showing our new, custom-engraved keychains!
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin-keychains-custom-engraved-with-qr-codes-656357
Topic: Customized Bitcoin Keychain (Giveaway) (Read 3794 times)
Could you tell us more about how the QR code is done? Is it engraved in or printed on the metal?
Is this what you're looking to change? Keep us updated, this is really cool!
Is this what you're looking to change? Keep us updated, this is really cool!
The process, which works well on other metals, used lasers to fuse a metal emulsion. But the process just wasn't so great with these plated keychains.
We are trying actual engraving now, as well as offering other, similar crypto-products. Sorry it's taking awhile!
Could you tell us more about how the QR code is done? Is it engraved in or printed on the metal?
Is this what you're looking to change? Keep us updated, this is really cool!
Is this what you're looking to change? Keep us updated, this is really cool!
Issues are with the base material and/ or the plating. But don't worry, we wil have some new product announcements in a couple of weeks.
Eagerly awaiting resolution of the plating/longevity/engraving issues - looking forward to ordering up one of these with my own QR on it. They look sweet and just what everyone needs! Great job! Nice...
That could come in handy. Still accepting random tries to win?
That could come in handy. Still accepting random tries to win?
Sorry, the giveaways were to be included in the test production run, and that has already happened.
Nice...
That could come in handy. Still accepting random tries to win?
That could come in handy. Still accepting random tries to win?
Have you tried a powder coating or is the base metal not the type that can handle that?
Issues are with the base material and/ or the plating. But don't worry, we wil have some new product announcements in a couple of weeks. 
Great key chains! Good luck with your business!
Have you tried a powder coating or is the base metal not the type that can handle that?
We are working on mechanical engraving solutions and other similar products, I hope to announce some better solutions on this thread in a couple of weeks.
Just wanted to add my thanks too. The keychain looks great and the QR code works well -- it'll be rattling around with my keys for a while so I'll be sure to let you know if anything changes.
Is it possible to engrave QR codes?
Glad you're happy, and the QR code is working well. But I have concluded that the image doesn't endure rough treatment well enough for me to feel comfortable selling the product. It seems to be an issue with the image coating not bonding well enough to the plating of the keychains (the imaging process is much more permanent on other metals).Is it possible to engrave QR codes?
We are working on mechanical engraving solutions and other similar products, I hope to announce some better solutions on this thread in a couple of weeks.
Just wanted to add my thanks too. The keychain looks great and the QR code works well -- it'll be rattling around with my keys for a while so I'll be sure to let you know if anything changes.
Is it possible to engrave QR codes?
Glad you're happy, and the QR code is working well. But I have concluded that the image doesn't endure rough treatment well enough for me to feel comfortable selling the product. It seems to be an issue with the image coating not bonding well enough to the plating of the keychains (the imaging process is much more permanent on other metals).Is it possible to engrave QR codes?
We are working on mechanical engraving solutions and other similar products, I hope to announce some better solutions on this thread in a couple of weeks.
Thanks, it would be great if you could let me know in a few weeks if you see any degradation of image.
Just wanted to add my thanks too. The keychain looks great and the QR code works well -- it'll be rattling around with my keys for a while so I'll be sure to let you know if anything changes.Is it possible to engrave QR codes?
I just got back into town and had this waiting for me in my mailbox, thanks Bitpappa!
I put my keys on it, and I'll let you know how it holds up. So far is seems pretty solid and very well made.
Thanks, it would be great if you could let me know in a few weeks if you see any degradation of image. I put my keys on it, and I'll let you know how it holds up. So far is seems pretty solid and very well made.
I just got back into town and had this waiting for me in my mailbox, thanks Bitpappa!
I put my keys on it, and I'll let you know how it holds up. So far is seems pretty solid and very well made.
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Thanks again!
P.S. Sorry about the low quality and huge size of these pictures. I don't have superb lighting in my office... mostly just Amazon boxes.
I put my keys on it, and I'll let you know how it holds up. So far is seems pretty solid and very well made.
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Thanks again!
P.S. Sorry about the low quality and huge size of these pictures. I don't have superb lighting in my office... mostly just Amazon boxes.
I wanted to post an update, for anyone interested in the customized keychains. After having a customized QR code banging around on my keychain for a couple of weeks, I have some concerns about the longevity of the custom image. I certainly don't want to sell customized keychains if the QR code could get too scratched up to function after nine months of real-world use. So we're doing more testing, and also trying some alternative production methods, to make sure the image will endure.
Sorry for the delay, but I just want to be sure the quality of the product is rock-solid before accepting anyone's hard-earned Bitcoin.
Sorry for the delay, but I just want to be sure the quality of the product is rock-solid before accepting anyone's hard-earned Bitcoin.
thanks!
Thanks for showing your keychain!How on earth can it be complicated to post an envelope outside of the us.
I gave the very clear reasons earlier in the thread (customs forms, trips to the post office, etc.). But this was a giveaway of 2 keychains, I don't think it impacted the world much that I limited the two keychains to people in the U.S. 
How on earth can it be complicated to post an envelope outside of the us.
thanks!
Sorry it's taking so long to get the customized Bitcoin keychain biz launched. Today I finally sent the last of the winners their customized keychain, after there were some issues we had to figure out. While I thought the imaging process was perfected, I learned during our test production runs that there were still some rough edges to work out…
I'm talking to some potential partners about doing a lot more than just customizing these keychains, so as we work out more details, it still may take a little while before I/we launch the customized keychain biz.
If anyone is eager to get a customized keychains, and just can't wait, send an email to: [email protected] (or PM me), and I may be able to include you in some pre-launch runs. We can print your public key QR code, your B&W business logo, your Gliph, whatever suits your fancy. Or else just follow this thread, and you'll be the first to know when I/we officially start selling customized Bitcoin keychains.
I'm talking to some potential partners about doing a lot more than just customizing these keychains, so as we work out more details, it still may take a little while before I/we launch the customized keychain biz.
If anyone is eager to get a customized keychains, and just can't wait, send an email to: [email protected] (or PM me), and I may be able to include you in some pre-launch runs. We can print your public key QR code, your B&W business logo, your Gliph, whatever suits your fancy. Or else just follow this thread, and you'll be the first to know when I/we officially start selling customized Bitcoin keychains.
I'd say it's definitely worth waiting to get it right the first time. Wouldn't want someone else getting my BTC when people scan my QR code.
Ha, misdirected Bitcoin is one thing I'm not worried about! QR technology seems pretty good at being binary; it either (1) reads correctly, or (2) doesn't read at all.
I'd say it's definitely worth waiting to get it right the first time. Wouldn't want someone else getting my BTC when people scan my QR code.
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