200 Series Ti key shell (2 Viewers)
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Yes, my goal is simply to make the piece smaller. I don't carry keys in general and if I do, then small beats larger. I certainly am not interested in the key ring aspect. So just leave the metal key out and I am good to go?
Yes, I believe so. I'll try to put some time into aesthetics and get a render posted up this week.
My existing fob looks like the image from Markuson. The de-keyed fob imaged next to that style would allow a comparison of sizes. I could also just get a blank key, mill off the parts that are outside the fob and it would work just fine. But I do appreciate your respect for your work.
I'd be down for 1 or 2. Lets see some renderings
Alright here are some early renderings. I'm not happy with either as is so there will be a lot more work ahead, but I'd like to see which direction the crowd here likes more at this point. The function of the two designs is identical. No change in the overall footprint or mechanics of it all.
The Complex render shows some aesthetic details on the face of the remote to break up the outer border of the part.
The Plain render shows the very basic face with no aesthetic changes. All function, very plain.
Anyone have strong feelings one way or another? Both will receive a lot of touch up before going any further, but if the consensus is obviously one over another I'll focus on the popular option.
The Complex render shows some aesthetic details on the face of the remote to break up the outer border of the part.
The Plain render shows the very basic face with no aesthetic changes. All function, very plain.
Anyone have strong feelings one way or another? Both will receive a lot of touch up before going any further, but if the consensus is obviously one over another I'll focus on the popular option.
Since I'm trying to ramp this business up to something "real", I've been steering clear of including Trademarked logos. I think "Land Cruiser" on the back would look really good though...
I haven't done any design on the back so far, but do plan on adding something - whether it's ergonomic or aesthetic.
I wouldn’t mind either design but prefer the top one just from what I see from renderings. Land Cruiser on the back would probably look good too.
With that said...
Understandable. If the Land Cruiser "logo" (basically the font) isn't trademarked that would be cool to have on the back. I don't think it would be but who knows.
I personally like the plain one. But my key doesn’t look like any of the ones posted so far. I have a 2018 with the power lift gate so I’m guessing won’t work with this iteration.
But if Land Cruiser is a no go. Maybe have it say 200 Series.
But if Land Cruiser is a no go. Maybe have it say 200 Series.
Markuson
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Since I'll feel it in my pocket about 1000x more than I look at it...I like the simple one.
If "TEQ" is off limits, maybe "200" would do.
About copyright... The guy who makes these seems to sell them without breaking the bank on his quality machined aluminum plates. Wonder if the old TEQ logo is now public domain?
Aluminum TEQ Badge Universal Black (Oval) | eBay
If "TEQ" is off limits, maybe "200" would do.
About copyright... The guy who makes these seems to sell them without breaking the bank on his quality machined aluminum plates. Wonder if the old TEQ logo is now public domain?
Aluminum TEQ Badge Universal Black (Oval) | eBay
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sleak
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My vote’s for the plain version.
I prefer the plain version. Go for simple and elegant, not complex. I would prefer to see some of the sharp corners radiused a little more.
I'd be up for a plain one.
I know you can't do this, but it would be sweet if there could be a switch on the thing somehow to kill the buttons, so you can't accidently push them when it's in your pocket. Even better if the switch also killed the proximity detection so you could leave a spare inside the truck somewhere.
Ya I know.... not possible. Just thinking...
Nice work, I appreciate your effort and attention to detail.
I know you can't do this, but it would be sweet if there could be a switch on the thing somehow to kill the buttons, so you can't accidently push them when it's in your pocket. Even better if the switch also killed the proximity detection so you could leave a spare inside the truck somewhere.
Ya I know.... not possible. Just thinking...
Nice work, I appreciate your effort and attention to detail.
I like the simple one. think the ti clip is strong enough and the frame is rigid enough to use a beer bottle opener?
MrCWineMan
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I vote plain also!
gaijin
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I also like the plain render, but what's up with the red dot to the top left of the buttons?
Mine has nothing there:
And what would the key release on the side look like?
Finally, I also like the idea of having the "TEQ" Toyota logo on the back.
HTH
Mine has nothing there:
And what would the key release on the side look like?
Finally, I also like the idea of having the "TEQ" Toyota logo on the back.
HTH
I also like the plain render, but what's up with the red dot to the top left of the buttons?
Mine has nothing there:
And what would the key release on the side look like?
Finally, I also like the idea of having the "TEQ" Toyota logo on the back.
HTH
@gaijin the newer ones have a light near the lock/unlock buttons... guessing that's what is depicted. however, my light is on the right side of the buttons.
