Show HN: Thockfactory – An Online Configurator for Custom Keycaps Enthusiasts

2 ehov 0 6/27/2025, 7:50:46 PM thockfactory.com ↗

I'm a software engineer and keyboard enthusiast who wanted custom keycap sets but couldn't find anything I liked. That led me to build Thockfactory, an online keycap configurator that lets anyone design and order their own custom sets.

The first version launched back in April 2024, but after feedback and my own experience using it, I realized the shop and configurator needed a complete overhaul. I took down the site completely and have rebuilt almost everything since then, focusing on a better UX and a smoother ordering process.

Would appreciate any feedback, bug reports, or ideas. You can try the configurator here: https://thockfactory.com

Happy to answer questions about the tech stack, manufacturing, or anything else.

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