Author Topic: Post your Topre Keyboard (Read 2613336 times)

Michael · « **Reply #400 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:34:59 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:32:16

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:29:29
Looking good, TJ. Enjoy your feeling of oneness with cup rubber.

As you know, I've tried cup rubber a couple times before with the 45g and 55g uniform RF and it just hasn't quite clicked. But this type s hhkb is what I want. Nice, but quiet thock, good tactile feel and not obnoxious. The price is still redic, but then again I traded the quite ridiculously priced lz-gh I had for it, too.

I just wish I could keep these caps and sell the AE55g because I don't think I'll use it that much.

There is definitely a big difference in typing feel between a 45g HHKB and a 45g Realforce. After adding dental bands, lubing and 55g rubbers to my HHKB, it's pretty much perfect for me.

snoopy · « **Reply #401 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:08:04 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:23:38

So I think I'm a fully topper convert now with this type s, but I got a RF AE55g at the same time, so I thought "hm, I like these RF caps..."

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I really like this...

I think this would look even better on a black hhkb. but looks also nice on the white one

tjcaustin · « **Reply #402 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:08:53 »

I've heard it does, but obviously, I only have the one. That I'm still getting used to the layout of.

demik · « **Reply #403 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:32:17 »

i need to go back to topre

if only there was 55g HHKB

Sniping · « **Reply #404 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:34:20 »

Doesn't Bro use a 55g modded HHKB?

demik · « **Reply #405 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05 »

yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

eth0s · « **Reply #406 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:38 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:23:38

So I think I'm a fully topper convert now with this type s, but I got a RF AE55g at the same time, so I thought "hm, I like these RF caps..."

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After:
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I really like this...

TJ, I like both looks, but after you get acclimated to the layout of the HHKB, I would suggest switching back to the original blank caps. They look a little better, IMO, and they make you a better typist, since you are forced to touch type and never look down again. The trickiest part is learning to touch type the number row, but you will eventually get the hang of it. I have to admit however, that typing my passwords is still a royal pain in the arse for me (cuz I use numbers, letters, caps, and symbols, like ur supposed to do), and I switched over to using blank keycaps like three months ago. So the learning curve is steep, but it's worth it. I feel like a real typist now. (and a real hacker, lelz) (see I even use the 1337 sp34k l!ng0).

And here are some pics of all of my Topre keyboards:

And here is my daily driver set-up:

sth · « **Reply #407 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:45:33 »

Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:38

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:23:38
So I think I'm a fully topper convert now with this type s, but I got a RF AE55g at the same time, so I thought "hm, I like these RF caps..."

Before:
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After:
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I really like this...

TJ, I like both looks, but after you get acclimated to the layout of the HHKB, I would suggest switching back to the original blank caps. They look a little better, IMO, and they make you a better typist, since you are forced to touch type and never look down again. The trickiest part is learning to touch type the number row, but you will eventually get the hang of it. I have to admit however, that typing my passwords is still a royal pain in the arse for me (cuz I use numbers, letters, caps, and symbols, like ur supposed to do), and I switched over to using blank keycaps like three months ago. So the learning curve is steep, but it's worth it. I feel like a real typist now. (and a real hacker, lelz) (see I even use the 1337 sp34k l!ng0).

And here are some pics of all of my Topre keyboards:

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And here is my daily driver set-up:

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'switch to blanks, here are some pictures of 3 keyboards with lettered keycaps'

Michael · « **Reply #408 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:23 »

Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05

yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

you cray. I had to sell my donor board. It's not hard. Buy a RF 55g, put your HHKB 45g's back into the RF... sell the RF... get yo money back.

Got it? good!

demik · « **Reply #409 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:52:19 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:23

Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05
yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

you cray. I had to sell my donor board. It's not hard. Buy a RF 55g, put your HHKB 45g's back into the RF... sell the RF... get yo money back.

Got it? good!

instructions not clear

hhkb now mx browns
rf now rubber dome

me sad

Michael · « **Reply #410 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:54:15 »

Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:52:19

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:23
Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05
yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

you cray. I had to sell my donor board. It's not hard. Buy a RF 55g, put your HHKB 45g's back into the RF... sell the RF... get yo money back.

Got it? good!

instructions not clear

hhkb now mx browns
rf now rubber dome

me sad

Here's an easier answer:

eth0s · « **Reply #411 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:54:59 »

Quote from: sth on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:45:33

Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:38
Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 26 August 2013, 16:23:38
So I think I'm a fully topper convert now with this type s, but I got a RF AE55g at the same time, so I thought "hm, I like these RF caps..."

Before:
Show Image

After:
Show Image

I really like this...

TJ, I like both looks, but after you get acclimated to the layout of the HHKB, I would suggest switching back to the original blank caps. They look a little better, IMO, and they make you a better typist, since you are forced to touch type and never look down again. The trickiest part is learning to touch type the number row, but you will eventually get the hang of it. I have to admit however, that typing my passwords is still a royal pain in the arse for me (cuz I use numbers, letters, caps, and symbols, like ur supposed to do), and I switched over to using blank keycaps like three months ago. So the learning curve is steep, but it's worth it. I feel like a real typist now. (and a real hacker, lelz) (see I even use the 1337 sp34k l!ng0).

And here are some pics of all of my Topre keyboards:

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And here is my daily driver set-up:

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'switch to blanks, here are some pictures of 3 keyboards with lettered keycaps'

LOL. I'm just starting to convert every Topre keyboard over to blanks. If you look closely you will see the transformation is beginning. I just need to buy moar blank sets. I don't have Bro Caps' money, so I have to do it a little slower.

Michael · « **Reply #412 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:56:06 »

Quote from: eth0s on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:54:59

I don't have Bro Caps' money, so I have to do it a little slower.

That's because you gave all yours to me.

demik · « **Reply #413 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:57:55 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:54:15

Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:52:19
Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:23
Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05
yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

you cray. I had to sell my donor board. It's not hard. Buy a RF 55g, put your HHKB 45g's back into the RF... sell the RF... get yo money back.

Got it? good!

instructions not clear

hhkb now mx browns
rf now rubber dome

me sad

Here's an easier answer:

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that i understand!

Michael · « **Reply #414 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:59:21 »

What's with people thinking I have all kinds of money? LOL.....

News Flash: I'm broke, I work full time and raise a child. I live paycheck to paycheck like anyone else. Get over dat ****.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #415 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 20:06:05 »

I wouldn't mind those colors in blanks, it's just finding them. I like the color and contrast

eth0s · « **Reply #416 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 20:11:04 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:59:21

What's with people thinking I have all kinds of money? LOL.....

News Flash: I'm broke, I work full time and raise a child. I live paycheck to paycheck like anyone else. Get over dat ****.

LOL. I'm JK. demik said it, so I repeated it like a parrot. Don't hate me!

demik · « **Reply #417 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 20:12:24 »

bro knows im joking with him.

Thimplum · « **Reply #418 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 10:04:54 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:54:15

Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:52:19
Quote from: Bro Caps on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:23
Quote from: demik on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:39:05
yeah but bro is rich and can buy 2 topres and i cant

you cray. I had to sell my donor board. It's not hard. Buy a RF 55g, put your HHKB 45g's back into the RF... sell the RF... get yo money back.

Got it? good!

instructions not clear

hhkb now mx browns
rf now rubber dome

me sad

Here's an easier answer:

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'murica

Michael · « **Reply #419 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:52:43 »

Almost done. Just need to go back and lube/dental band the switches

snoopy · « **Reply #420 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:56:49 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:52:43

Almost done. Just need to go back and lube/dental band the switches

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Very nice! the black keycaps in combination with the og tricolor look perfect with the case

longweight · « **Reply #421 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:58:48 »

Quote from: finaltheorem on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:46:47

Quote from: Ultratude on Sun, 07 July 2013, 00:33:15
Quote from: longweight on Wed, 19 June 2013, 05:47:49
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Hey longweight, how did you remove the logo?
I'm also interested to hear how longweight got the logo off. Can you tell a difference in the texture where the logo used to be?

I've been cleaning up a bunch of older keyboards and noticed Mr. Clean Magic Eraser took off marks very easily, so I would venture a guess that it might take the label off with enough elbow grease. Also thinking toothpaste or some other type of rubbing compound might do the job without marring the textured surface too much, or making it shiny and smooth.

http://imgur.com/a/JljZV

Michael · « **Reply #422 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:59:23 »

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:56:49

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:52:43
Almost done. Just need to go back and lube/dental band the switches

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Very nice! the black keycaps in combination with the og tricolor look perfect with the case

Thanks. It's dedicated to demik. In the classic Raiders color scheme.

snoopy · « **Reply #423 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:04:34 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:59:23

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:56:49
Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 15:52:43
Almost done. Just need to go back and lube/dental band the switches

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Very nice! the black keycaps in combination with the og tricolor look perfect with the case

Thanks. It's dedicated to demik. In the classic Raiders color scheme.

does the new case affect the sound and/or feel of the board?

Michael · « **Reply #424 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:06:08 »

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:04:34

does the new case affect the sound and/or feel of the board?

I dampened the sound with some foam inserts, so it's got a nice thock to it. Definitely changes the feel imo. From a plastic case to metal, feels much more dense.

whiteduck · « **Reply #425 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:11:26 »

Looks sexy bro!!! Congrats on the metal rf case!

phetto · « **Reply #426 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:42:44 »

noisyturtle · « **Reply #427 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:38:17 »

The topres are finally starting to catch up.

jwaz · « **Reply #428 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:47:42 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:38:17

The topres are finally starting to catch up.

Well the switch feel is so far ahead I wouldn't exactly say that...

sth · « **Reply #429 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:01:23 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:38:17

The topres are finally starting to catch up.

yeah pretty soon we'll have ugly acrylic layered cases and backlighting and unicorn vomit. great. catching up rules.

Thimplum · « **Reply #430 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:16:04 »

Quote from: jwaz on Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:47:42

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 27 August 2013, 18:38:17
The topres are finally starting to catch up.

Well the switch feel is so far ahead I wouldn't exactly say that...

That's relative.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #431 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:17:19 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:06:08

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:04:34

does the new case affect the sound and/or feel of the board?

I dampened the sound with some foam inserts, so it's got a nice thock to it. Definitely changes the feel imo. From a plastic case to metal, feels much more dense.

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Metal rf case....i want dat too.

demik · « **Reply #432 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:21:31 »

**** the raiders

AKIMbO · « **Reply #433 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:26:53 »

Quote from: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:21:31

**** the raiders

**** the 49ers

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #434 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:27:30 »

SPORTSBALL~!

Thimplum · « **Reply #435 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:29:01 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:26:53

Quote from: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:21:31
**** the raiders

**** the 49ers

Here we go...

Michael · « **Reply #436 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:29:46 »

Quote from: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:21:31

**** the raiders

huehuehuehuhe

Michael · « **Reply #437 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:30:51 »

Back on topic, please.

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #438 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:34:43 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:30:51

Back on topic, please.

Pretty topre board bro

there.

topic.

Kangaroo~

demik · « **Reply #439 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:35:18 »

we'll call it spurs topre board.

at least they get somewhere.

KangarooZombies · « **Reply #440 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:37:21 »

Quote from: demik on Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:35:18

we'll call it spurs topre board.

at least they get somewhere.

badcop · « **Reply #441 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 19:43:50 »

I was just eyeballing those cases on eBay today. It looks awesome.

MOZ · « **Reply #442 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:12:14 »

That Topre case looks amazing Bro!

eth0s · « **Reply #443 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:15:34 »

would it kill the Koreans to make an HHKB aluminum case? I mean how hard can it be?

Michael · « **Reply #444 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:18:53 »

Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:15:34

would it kill the Koreans to make an HHKB aluminum case? I mean how hard can it be?

Quite hard, actually (twss).

The main reason being that the slider housing is built into the top of the case. You cant have metal sliding against plastic. So you would need to kill a Realforce to steal the housings, essentially.

Unless you can get parts, or kill an RF.. it aint gonna happen.

Yuuki · « **Reply #445 on:** Wed, 28 August 2013, 03:33:24 »

I took the silver case too but with white set keycaps. I don't like the 10th keycap on the silvercase like in their picture.
The graphite one looks great with a 10th keycap set tho.

Oh could you also test the usb port ? can you put some externall dd on it ? or is it like hhkb ? can't test it right now and never bothered...

My (potato) pics are somewhere on this thread if you want to see white keycap on this silver case : http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40658.msg904061#msg904061

Anyway nice case congratz !

rowdy · « **Reply #446 on:** Wed, 28 August 2013, 05:46:36 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:06:08

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:04:34

does the new case affect the sound and/or feel of the board?

I dampened the sound with some foam inserts, so it's got a nice thock to it. Definitely changes the feel imo. From a plastic case to metal, feels much more dense.

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That looks fantastic! Great job

melt · « **Reply #447 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 05:40:50 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:06:08

Quote from: snoopy on Tue, 27 August 2013, 16:04:34

does the new case affect the sound and/or feel of the board?

I dampened the sound with some foam inserts, so it's got a nice thock to it. Definitely changes the feel imo. From a plastic case to metal, feels much more dense.

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holy Mergatroids, or something like that, haha, sweeeeet. Gonna order me one of those cases pretty soon. Just waiting for my 55g to come in the mail. Here's my type s so far, waiting for some topre clacks, ha. Looooovvvvving my type s btw.

Photekq · « **Reply #448 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 05:44:55 »

Quote from: Bro Caps on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:18:53

Quote from: eth0s on Tue, 27 August 2013, 20:15:34
would it kill the Koreans to make an HHKB aluminum case? I mean how hard can it be?

Quite hard, actually (twss).

The main reason being that the slider housing is built into the top of the case. You cant have metal sliding against plastic. So you would need to kill a Realforce to steal the housings, essentially.

Unless you can get parts, or kill an RF.. it aint gonna happen.

Yeah, this. I was gonna maybe try and make one, then I ran into this problem.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #449 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 12:10:30 »

So beefy, so thick. (twss)

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Author Topic: Post your Topre Keyboard (Read 2613336 times)