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Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:39:56 »
I signed up for the beta and just heard from them today - I am one of the lucky few who got chosen.

Who else signed up? Have you been picked?

Hopefully we'll be able to use this thread to discuss the keycaps once they arrive. I'm pumped!

For those of you who haven't heard of them here they are!
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:41:34 »
Good idea on starting a thread for this!

I am also part of this test, hopefully they will be here next week!

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:55:43 »
I was also selected! Looking forward to seeing these caps
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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 11:58:38 »
good for fps.


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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 13:10:33 »
For those like myself wondering what the hell you were talking about... SP eSports. All I can say is meh. I have tried similar keycaps and find I prefer standard sculpted caps like 500000% more especially for gaming.
They should have used this effort in making the bottom row of DCS suck less instead.
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 13:12:27 »
For those like myself wondering what the hell you were talking about... SP eSports. All I can say is meh.
I thought you all would've heard. I've added it to the OP. I am a bit skeptical about them, but I'll see once they arrive.
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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 14:08:06 »
I'm also in on this but I'm quite skeptical about the flat top.
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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:01:36 »
Interesting! Would love to hear how they are.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:15:36 »
I got picked. I'm really interested in trying them out as I think they might work well for me.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:37:43 »
I want a whole 104 set of these in random technicolors so it looks like a cartoon/anime keyboard

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:48:23 »
Anyone want to buy my set? lol j/k :)

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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:51:26 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.
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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:53:12 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

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« Reply #13 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:54:26 »
I have also been picked to test them.
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« Reply #14 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:55:19 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...

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« Reply #15 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 18:43:45 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...
Impressive. I have 6-7k in CoD4 promod, but not much in any other fps.
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« Reply #16 on: Thu, 14 March 2013, 18:47:28 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...

Dats nuttin' son

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« Reply #17 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 03:31:50 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...

I guess they closed it when they hit their target number +1, just to troll one guy. :D
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« Reply #18 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 03:59:46 »
So the spacebar and everything?

Pretty neat.

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« Reply #19 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 04:13:03 »
So the spacebar and everything?

Pretty neat.

Spacebar is involved in this? That would be amazing!

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« Reply #20 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 04:49:02 »
I'm one of the select everyone that got in too! Woot!
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« Reply #21 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 05:29:31 »
you lucky boys ( and girls ? )

i wish i'd seen this earlier
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« Reply #22 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 18:42:54 »
you lucky boys ( and girls ? )

i wish i'd seen this earlier

Same here.

I like the basic idea of wider with rounded edges, but I would have liked a spherical surface over the flat surface more; flat surfaces just make for higher a chance of accidental presses on light keys, esp. considering that these are supposed to have a wider surface area than normal Cherry MX keycaps.

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« Reply #23 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 19:05:46 »
you lucky boys ( and girls ? )

i wish i'd seen this earlier

Same here.

I like the basic idea of wider with rounded edges, but I would have liked a spherical surface over the flat surface more; flat surfaces just make for higher a chance of accidental presses on light keys, esp. considering that these are supposed to have a wider surface area than normal Cherry MX keycaps.

From their website:

"The initial pre-production tooling will consist of single space blank keycaps manufactured in both ABS and PBT. We hope to have this tooling completed over the next several weeks. Following market confirmation of the design, production tooling for single space keys will commence, followed by special shape tooling at a later date. It is our intention to make this new family compatible with our double shot process."
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« Reply #24 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 19:52:45 »
you lucky boys ( and girls ? )

i wish i'd seen this earlier

Same here.

I like the basic idea of wider with rounded edges, but I would have liked a spherical surface over the flat surface more; flat surfaces just make for higher a chance of accidental presses on light keys, esp. considering that these are supposed to have a wider surface area than normal Cherry MX keycaps.

From their website:

"The initial pre-production tooling will consist of single space blank keycaps manufactured in both ABS and PBT. We hope to have this tooling completed over the next several weeks. Following market confirmation of the design, production tooling for single space keys will commence, followed by special shape tooling at a later date. It is our intention to make this new family compatible with our double shot process."

Saw that quote, but wasn't sure how to take it; still unsure even. In most e-sport cases, row-sculpting doesn't amount to much (from my experience/pov at least), but is still preferable at a base level to help with spatial awareness. Surface sculpting does generally help with accuracy though, whether it be typing or gaming, and inaccurate presses can lead to many accidental key presses.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 22:06:47 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...

I guess they closed it when they hit their target number +1, just to troll one guy. :D

I feel trolled so they did a good job  >:D

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« Reply #26 on: Fri, 15 March 2013, 23:34:04 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...
Impressive. I have 6-7k in CoD4 promod, but not much in any other fps.
I played hella a lot of CoD4 Promod too! Good times. Aside from that, I'm testing the eSport keycaps too but skeptical about it. Muscle memory of normal caps will screw up the use of these caps.

EDIT:
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #27 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 08:17:55 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?
That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...
Impressive. I have 6-7k in CoD4 promod, but not much in any other fps.
I played hella a lot of CoD4 Promod too! Good times. Aside from that, I'm testing the eSport keycaps too but skeptical about it. Muscle memory of normal caps will screw up the use of these caps.

EDIT:
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Aww man that fragmovie takes me back.. I'll always miss the golden years of cod4 fragmovies where every movie was simply edited, very entertaining, and almost always had at least one drum and bass song.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #28 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 08:20:13 »
I got in on this, what a surprise.

The bigger question, who didn't get in?

That guy with over 10k hours played in FPS games... yeah... me...
Impressive. I have 6-7k in CoD4 promod, but not much in any other fps.
I played hella a lot of CoD4 Promod too! Good times. Aside from that, I'm testing the eSport keycaps too but skeptical about it. Muscle memory of normal caps will screw up the use of these caps.

EDIT:
:D
Aww man that fragmovie takes me back.. I'll always miss the golden years of cod4 fragmovies where every movie was simply edited, very entertaining, and almost always had at least one drum and bass song.

My personal favourite is either RAANARA 0, The Amazing Adventures of Zatu or Overused
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #29 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:40:58 »
Status update:  It says my package is out for delivery today. Once I receive them I'll post pictures and give my opinion.
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« Reply #30 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:44:41 »
Status update:  It says my package is out for delivery today. Once I receive them I'll post pictures and give my opinion.

Same here and I'm pretty sure everyone is getting theirs today.

Pre-Thanks for the photos :)

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« Reply #31 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:47:01 »
Status update:  It says my package is out for delivery today. Once I receive them I'll post pictures and give my opinion.
Status update:  It says my package is out for delivery today. Once I receive them I'll post pictures and give my opinion.

Same here and I'm pretty sure everyone is getting theirs today.

Pre-Thanks for the photos :)

Dang. Since I'm in the UK I'll probably have to wait a week or two.
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« Reply #32 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:48:06 »
Status update:  It says my package is out for delivery today. Once I receive them I'll post pictures and give my opinion.

Same here and I'm pretty sure everyone is getting theirs today.

I don't think so, there is still an ocean between them and me. :D
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« Reply #33 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:48:22 »
Dang. Since I'm in the UK I'll probably have to wait a week or two.

I don't think so, there is still an ocean between them and me. :D

Wow, they gave these to international people and paid for shipping? I had no idea :)

Edit - I forgot Halverson got a set, so I should have known. Did they really pay the shipping? lol
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« Reply #34 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:55:05 »
I didn't read anywhere what this includes, is it just the WASD cluster, or is it a whole set?
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« Reply #35 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 10:58:29 »
Dang. Since I'm in the UK I'll probably have to wait a week or two.

I don't think so, there is still an ocean between them and me. :D

Wow, they gave these to international people and paid for shipping? I had no idea :)

Edit - I forgot Halverson got a set, so I should have known. Did they really pay the shipping? lol

Yeah. They didn't ask for a penny! Very generous of them
I didn't read anywhere what this includes, is it just the WASD cluster, or is it a whole set?
I think I read they'll be sending around 20 of them.
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« Reply #36 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 11:03:16 »
I think I read they'll be sending around 20 of them.

oh wow, that would be cool.
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« Reply #37 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 11:06:27 »
I think I read they'll be sending around 20 of them.
Iirc they changed it to 12 on the info on their site.
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« Reply #38 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 11:24:30 »
Iirc they changed to 12 on the info on their site.

Maybe just Austria  :p
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« Reply #39 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 11:39:05 »
I just got my set in the mail, but unfortunately I let someone borrow my camera for the day. There are 12 keys.

I'm also unpacking my Trigger /w reds at the same time, so I don't have much to compare to (although I've had SP keycaps for a week or 2), but I'm loving them so far. They have a nice texture. My fingers are able to glide between them without hitting any sharp edges. There is just enough room between keys to feel where they are. They feel fairly solid and possibly have slightly thicker sides then the regular SP caps, but I'm not sure.
They also look interesting. The color is really dark grey with almost a bit of metallic sparkle due to the texture.

edit: They're really black, the texture just made them look greyish.
 
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #40 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 12:53:23 »
First Glance:
Just received the keys in the mail and they look and feel great.
Lowered profile keys with textured surface, grip better than normal surface keys.
The keys have a nice control feel to them.
The close spacing of the keys help with movement of the fingers, a more "glide" feel than a "lift and press", which I like.

The rounded corners cut out hitting the hard edge of the regular style keys which can cause some delay in reaction.

Quickly playing on these keys, they help with location of the appropriate keys. By this I mean if you have your fingers on the regular WASD cluster and have C for crouch or R for reload, it helps you by quickly finding those different textured keys and eliminates the ever loving hitting of the wrong key and evidently getting yourself killed.
(Of course if you had these keys for the whole keyboard it would get rid of that advantage) but it's something to consider when learning a new mapped key... these could be good training keys to help you learn a new games keys.

I'll continue to play with these and give my rating later on when I've had enough time to find any flaws or concerns.

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« Reply #41 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 13:46:15 »
It's gonna take quite a long while to reach me I think. Those keys do look interesting,  better than how I imagined 'flat keycaps' it in my head.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #42 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 19:46:57 »
damn, if i would have gone to mailbox earlier i would have been first to post these and could be popular like i was with the poker case.

oh well, here's some uber-potato shots because my camera battery is dead. i mean these are horrible, sorry  :))





i like them, i like the texture, its NOT rubberized, its just a little more textured or however you say it. i just wish i included a tab, ctrl, and shift in this profile and shape, already when trying out with a game quickly it feels odd touching those keys. hell i would like a whole keyboard like this, be really cool looking.

OFF TO TRY THEM MORE! i will honor my agreement with Signature Plastics :)


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« Reply #43 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 20:44:13 »
The flat surface doesn't feel funny?
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« Reply #44 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 20:46:59 »
whats esport about these?

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #45 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 20:52:05 »
whats esport about these?

Nothing yet. Just an attempt to forward keyboard innovation I guess.

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #46 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 21:00:10 »
The flat surface doesn't feel funny?

it does feel funny but not too foreign. i like how the profile is the same throughout like DSA, makes me want the dsa retro caps more now, those may end up better for gaming than these.

ill keep testing them

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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #47 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 21:00:32 »
whats esport about these?
I guess that since they're flat they're supposed to be easier to press, and the textured surface reduces slip.
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 16 March 2013, 23:54:41 »
I think the 'eSport' idea about this is there's less delay when using different keys with the same finger cos it's all flat.
Like W to 2 , E to R, A to Q to 1, D to C etc. from an WASD FPS perspective.
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Re: Signature Plastics eSports Keycaps
« Reply #49 on: Sun, 17 March 2013, 00:14:00 »
These are great for putting on left side macro keys. I stopped hitting the wrong keys on my Trigger.
I think the 'eSport' idea about this is there's less delay when using different keys with the same finger cos it's all flat.
Like W to 2 , E to R, D to Q to 1, D to C etc. from an WASD FPS perspective.
Yeah this, it's so much easier to slide your fingers over these and much more comfortable. The texture and shape are fairly well balanced so you can easily slide and/or push down without trouble.