new CODE keyboard from WASDkeyboards

[jdcarpe]

I didn't even want one nor did I have any desire to buy one but I bought one anyway because I had way too much money in my paypal.

If this is ever a problem for you again, just slide some of that dinero over my way, and I'll send you something equivalent in return.

[SpAmRaY]

I didn't even want one nor did I have any desire to buy one but I bought one anyway because I had way too much money in my paypal.

If this is ever a problem for you again, just slide some of that dinero over my way, and I'll send you something equivalent in return.

[IPT]

I didn't even want one nor did I have any desire to buy one but I bought one anyway because I had way too much money in my paypal.

If this is ever a problem for you again, just slide some of that dinero over my way, and I'll send you something equivalent in return.

I will do the same offer!  Feel free to send me things too haha

[Psybin]

I got the email when I was out walking my dog. Email hit at 437, order confirmation email at 451. I had to re-submit about five or six times because it kept erroring out.
Finally a 104 key clear, woot.

[oscillik]

104 key clear are sold out again

[Belfong]

So I am curious. Code Clear seemed to be really popular but then you don't see many people talking about it in GH. I mean, I had the Code TKL from the first batch and I have a feeling that I am the only one with one and many people are talking about other keyboards and stuff, except Code - so I am surprised to see that the site is being brought down. Maybe the people interested in Code are not from GH!

[IPT]

So I am curious. Code Clear seemed to be really popular but then you don't see many people talking about it in GH. I mean, I had the Code TKL from the first batch and I have a feeling that I am the only one with one and many people are talking about other keyboards and stuff, except Code - so I am surprised to see that the site is being brought down. Maybe the people interested in Code are not from GH!

it wasn't talked about a lot because of the lack of availability.
This is also why keyboards like QFR and what not are mentioned frequently, because of readily availability.

[Belfong]

Possible.. so I can't wait for a few reviews and discussion now that you all have it.

[cultofjosh]

Wow. I can't believe that thing sold out so quickly. I was thinking of getting a 2nd TKL as none of the keyboard projects I'm working on will be done for several months. My current one was acquired on ebay several months ago at an extraordinary markup. My first mechanical and the whole reason I joined Geek Hack. I love it. Of course, it's been upgraded to Cherry Replica keycaps

[Zombly]

Can't wait for next batch, hard to find a decent keyboard with clears.

[Melchior]

Call me when they finally have MX Brown switches and red backlighting...

Oh, and a sane price would be nice to have as well! (But not expected  )

[Pacifist]

Call me when they finally have MX Brown switches and red backlighting...

Oh, and a sane price would be nice to have as well! (But not expected  )

just get a shine 3

the price is good enough as it is.

[Belfong]

Pacifist - don't know if you remember - you were the one who posted in this thread that the Code was available back in Sept, I saw it and grab the Code and that was how I started into this keyboard stuff

[Pacifist]

Pacifist - don't know if you remember - you were the one who posted in this thread that the Code was available back in Sept, I saw it and grab the Code and that was how I started into this keyboard stuff

I still remember that

code could have been my first but stupid CA taxes took it away from me. SO CLOSE

[tbc]

So I am curious. Code Clear seemed to be really popular but then you don't see many people talking about it in GH. I mean, I had the Code TKL from the first batch and I have a feeling that I am the only one with one and many people are talking about other keyboards and stuff, except Code - so I am surprised to see that the site is being brought down. Maybe the people interested in Code are not from GH!

because it's honestly not that good.

it's not bad, but it's not better than anything else while being noticably more expensive.

it's the Apple of desktop gaming.  you CAN game on Apple, but come on.....it's only for people that don't know better.  embarassingly, this is alot of programmers.

[Belfong]

I have one. It is not as bad as you said. MX Clear is excellent. The white backlighting is good. I love the minimalist case bezel and that the cable is detachable. The key caps suck though but that is expected given that this is a backlight keyboard. And $150 is not that expensive, really. I enjoyed the Code very much. And I like some of the thoughts put into it e.g. FN-Page Up and Down for volume control.

[tbc]

i said it wasn't bad.... :/

[DamienG]

The CODE Clear TKL is my favorite non-custom board.  If I hadn't built a phantom I'd still be using it.

Crisp solid feel, nice backlighting, useful DPI switches, good build quality and finish.  Quality is better than DAS and older Mattias keyboards I've tried that cost more. Only thing that felt that good build quality to me was my Realforce 88UB which was a lot more expensive.

[)amien

[jdcarpe]

The CODE Clear TKL is my favorite non-custom board.  If I hadn't built a phantom I'd still be using it.

Crisp solid feel, nice backlighting, useful DPI switches, good build quality and finish.  Quality is better than DAS and older Mattias keyboards I've tried that cost more. Only thing that felt that good build quality to me was my Realforce 88UB which was a lot more expensive.

[)amien

If the keycap legends were just Envy Code R, then it would be perfect. )

I love your font.

[DamienG]

If the keycap legends were just Envy Code R, then it would be perfect. )

I love your font.

<blush> Thanks JD!

[)amien

[fatmav]

So my Code Clear came today. The keyboard feels totally un-lubbed... the backspace and the enter keys are especially horrible. Scratchy sound from within the switch itself, and absolutely no grease on the stabilizer bars and so there is a lot of bouncing noise at the up-stroke. Seriously, if this represents the typical quality of a WASD keyboard... I am not sure I will ever buy from them again.

I am going to bring some silicon grease to office tomorrow to deal with the stabilizer bars. But what can I do with the two scratchy switches?

[SpAmRaY]

So my Code Clear came today. The keyboard feels totally un-lubbed... the backspace and the enter keys are especially horrible. Scratchy sound from within the switch itself, and absolutely no grease on the stabilizer bars and so there is a lot of bouncing noise at the up-stroke. Seriously, if this represents the typical quality of a WASD keyboard... I am not sure I will ever buy from them again.

I am going to bring some silicon grease to office tomorrow to deal with the stabilizer bars. But what can I do with the two scratchy switches?

Do any stock MX keyboards come lubed?

[jdcarpe]

So my Code Clear came today. The keyboard feels totally un-lubbed... the backspace and the enter keys are especially horrible. Scratchy sound from within the switch itself, and absolutely no grease on the stabilizer bars and so there is a lot of bouncing noise at the up-stroke. Seriously, if this represents the typical quality of a WASD keyboard... I am not sure I will ever buy from them again.

I am going to bring some silicon grease to office tomorrow to deal with the stabilizer bars. But what can I do with the two scratchy switches?

Do any stock MX keyboards come lubed?

Maybe TypeNow Solid.

[fatmav]

Do any stock MX keyboards come lubed?

Not sure. However, just to be clear, I was referring to the apparent lack of quality assurance before shipment. This backspace key sounds very, very wrong.

[SpAmRaY]

Do any stock MX keyboards come lubed?

Not sure. However, just to be clear, I was referring to the apparent lack of quality assurance before shipment. This backspace key sounds very, very wrong.

I also just got a CODE and is is my first WASD board, the stabilizers all sound about the same, typical costar sound. At first many of the clear switches had a pingy/springy sound, some still do, not sure if they need broken in or what (my tactile grays sound like this only more so) and the top part of the case between right alt and the spacebar has entirely too much flex in it.

Overall I'm still typing on it after a whole day yesterday, most 'new' keyboards only make it a few hours. I'm still even using the stock keycaps with backlighting turned on about half brightness.

[fatmav]

I have taken a video showing how bad the backspace key is:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22723511/Code-Backspace-VID_20140410_175321.mp4

Any suggestion on how to deal with this? Thanks!

[AKIMbO]

I have taken a video showing how bad the backspace key is:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22723511/Code-Backspace-VID_20140410_175321.mp4

Any suggestion on how to deal with this? Thanks!

The scratchiness of the switch should diminish with a week or two of use.  Lube the stabilizer bars with silicone grease to alleviate the high pitched squeak in your video.

[Psybin]

I got mine last night and used it at work today. So far I really like it, feels super solid, no scratchiness.
It did come with the dip switch for the LEDs set to off which really threw me, I thought it was the laptop at work at first, tried it on three different machines before I checked the switches.

[Belfong]

That's what happened to me too. I don't understand why the LED dip switch is off by default. Everyone one to see the beautiful keyboard in all of its backlighting glory when the first got it, so that doesn't make any sense.

[ebacho]

So my Code Clear came today. The keyboard feels totally un-lubbed... the backspace and the enter keys are especially horrible. Scratchy sound from within the switch itself, and absolutely no grease on the stabilizer bars and so there is a lot of bouncing noise at the up-stroke. Seriously, if this represents the typical quality of a WASD keyboard... I am not sure I will ever buy from them again.

I am going to bring some silicon grease to office tomorrow to deal with the stabilizer bars. But what can I do with the two scratchy switches?

Do any stock MX keyboards come lubed?

Maybe TypeNow Solid.

I don't think this was factory lubed, was it?

[fatmav]

That's what happened to me too. I don't understand why the LED dip switch is off by default. Everyone one to see the beautiful keyboard in all of its backlighting glory when the first got it, so that doesn't make any sense.

I too was quite surprised at first but it also has a nice effect of forcing us to read the one page manual.

[oscillik]

I just received my Code keyboard, after it was sitting awaiting customs duty to be applied to it for about a week :-/

I'm really happy with this keyboard, it's miles better than my Steelseries 7G with Cherry MX Blacks. It's making me want my HHKB to be modded with 55gm domes! The backlighting on this is very bright, easily visible in daylight. This is my first backlit mechanical keyboard.

edit: after trying to use this as my main keyboard for a while, I realise just how much Topre has spoiled me! I much prefer Topre to Cherry MX. regardless, I'm going to keep this board as I do like it very much.

[oscillik]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

[oryan_dunn]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

F-ing sucks. My manager approved me to get one of these boards, but I have to have our secretary order it.  Why can't they send out this email in the morning.  I'm sure they'll be out of stock again by the time our secretary gets in in the morning.  Last time the email came at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, now at 7p.  Arggg.

[IPT]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

F-ing sucks. My manager approved me to get one of these boards, but I have to have our secretary order it.  Why can't they send out this email in the morning.  I'm sure they'll be out of stock again by the time our secretary gets in in the morning.  Last time the email came at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, now at 7p.  Arggg.

can't you get reimbursed for it?

[oryan_dunn]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

F-ing sucks. My manager approved me to get one of these boards, but I have to have our secretary order it.  Why can't they send out this email in the morning.  I'm sure they'll be out of stock again by the time our secretary gets in in the morning.  Last time the email came at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, now at 7p.  Arggg.

can't you get reimbursed for it?

Well, she was able to get one this morning as they're still in stock.  You'd think I'd be able to be reimbursed, but there'd be a mound of paperwork and would create work for people, very much frowned upon....smh.

Looking at the manual, what are "OS Keys"?

[oscillik]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

F-ing sucks. My manager approved me to get one of these boards, but I have to have our secretary order it.  Why can't they send out this email in the morning.  I'm sure they'll be out of stock again by the time our secretary gets in in the morning.  Last time the email came at 4:30p on a Friday afternoon, now at 7p.  Arggg.

can't you get reimbursed for it?

Well, she was able to get one this morning as they're still in stock.  You'd think I'd be able to be reimbursed, but there'd be a mound of paperwork and would create work for people, very much frowned upon....smh.

Looking at the manual, what are "OS Keys"?

The Windows key in Windows, the Command Key in Mac OS X, and the Super key in Linux

[AKIMbO]

I just ordered a 104 key MX clears for work. New office, new title, new keyboard.

[demik]

I just ordered a 104 key MX clears for work. New office, new title, new keyboard.

that's a weird way of spelling greens

[AKIMbO]

I just ordered a 104 key MX clears for work. New office, new title, new keyboard.

that's a weird way of spelling greens

Greens are for women who can't handle buckling springs.

[lightsout714]

Wish I had some cash been wanting a board with clears.

[demik]

I just ordered a 104 key MX clears for work. New office, new title, new keyboard.

that's a weird way of spelling greens

Greens are for women who can't handle buckling springs.

you're lucky the HHKBROTHERHOOD is strong, because thems is fighting words

[Phillip_J_Fry]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

[mougrim]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

It depends. I'd go for Ducky.

[oscillik]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

[mougrim]

Begone, foul spirit, and take your heresy with you 

Seriously, WTF? You Topre cultists manage to advise buying Topre board even if someone choosing between MX Blue and Green

[Awful]

Just saying, I tried to convert to Topre at Christmas time when I purchased a hhkb.. yes they're smooth.. but they're also "too smooth" they're like mashed potatoes in my mx reds.. puddin' in mx blacks.. I don't know how to explain it, but I sold everything Topre that I had purchased.

Don't Topre.

[avtar]

Don't 45g Topre.

Fixed Although I love using my 45g HHKB and 55g Realforce. The latter is probably what you want to try if you're into more of a tactile experience.

[Phillip_J_Fry]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

I would, but they don't have 55g White right now :-D

[daerid]