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Title: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: dante on Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:43:38
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Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:46:06
i have got to get some JPN Alps compatible caps. been my year long vex ... i may have secured them but not sure waiting on a PM back.

update: i'm building all my own boards and hand wireing them. waiting on my friend to dig into QMK for bluetooth and Assignable LED support.

FPS game pad/macro pad - full build materials in bound.

70% keyboard (end game?) - full build

JD40 - need to finish case

Van - have PCB need to make case
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Waateva on Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:48:36
A ZZ96 would be cool for work, maybe a Kustom TKL for home too.

I already have too many keysets so I'm trying to stay away from ordering any of those though.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:00:03
Honestly at this point I'm good.

Nothing is getting my attention lately.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: raymogi on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:04:16
I'm just waiting for my Classic Retro set.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: FoxWolf1 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:30:42
Nothing right now, and likely to remain that way.

Would take a lot to get me to consider downgrading to a contact-based switch, which eliminates most things. A well-implemented TrackPoint might do it, if the keyboard meets my requirements for size (full) and rollover (lots). As for more advanced switches, well, if Wooting ever gets around to making a full-size Flaretech board, I might take a look. That's really all I can think of at the moment, though.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: chyros on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:34:00
I'm on the lookout for a mint or near-mint ZKB-2 and a mint or near-mint gold-label OmniKey. Hopefully I can score some of that ^^ .
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:59:27
Like dante, I'm waiting on feedback from round 1 before buying in for a F77.

Other than that, I'm watching the Mira slowly take shape. Hopefully it doesn't hit any more snags.

I'm also waiting on the GH36, whenever it gets off the ground, but I don't necessarily expect that to happen this year.

In terms of caps, I'm going to pick up Carbon GMK. It would take something pretty special to get me to buy another cap set at this point. I already think I'm going to sell some of the ones I have.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:13:50
My interest in the hobby has been waning a bit lately, especially now that I am ramping down on my purchases, but my main projects have all yet to be completed.. :confused:

I've got:

- Two Alps64 builds in limbo: one w/ SKCM Blues and another w/ SKCM Browns, I haven't even desoldered the switches nor have I drawn up the custom plate for the latter yet.

- An AEK's worth of SKCM Oranges in a jar, not sure what I am going to do with these.  I miiight get in on BlueNalgene's Alps Party TKL GB and use them for that.

- Somewhat unrelated, but I also need to clean up my other IBM display terminals and keyboards, they're still sitting in my shed right now. :-[

Quote from: dante on Fri, 15 July 2016, 09:43:38
Matias 60%: LOL.  Matias keeps logging in but not saying anything.  Seems to be a recent grad of the KUL-Unicomp school of marketing.

Ha! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: kenmai9 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:18:19
Realforce 23UB
Carbon GMK
EnjoyPBT light/beige blanks, + CMY blanks

thas it for now.

MORE ARTISANS TEW
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:45:38
Boards I might want:

pretty much any alps boards with an interesteing layout
SKCM brown or SKCM lime
f122 or unsaver if mine from berserkfan order never surfaces
maybe a 4704 board kish or 107

all of these are contingent on price and how wallethacked I am.

Projects I want to finish:

Finish my custom white alps tkl
Finish my blue alps omnikey conversion
Get a wheelwriter m working on a pc

Its alot of work to be done and alot of money to be spent, but I love it.



Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: RobotMalcolmX on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:49:24
Waiting on Xondat's board... and that's about it...
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though. (http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: davkol on Fri, 15 July 2016, 13:05:13
When I turn my head to the left, there are four banana boxes full of keyboards in my sights. I *really* need to sort through them.

I kinda want to get FalbaTech's GH60 though.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Data on Fri, 15 July 2016, 13:18:51
Chocolatier SA
Yuri SA
Maybe MIRA TKL

Looking forward to taking delivery of GMK Skeletor, VE.A, and Infinity Ergodox rev B in a few months and hoping there's some movement on the stalled Toxic GB too.  :thumb:

Edit: taking not talking...
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: QuincyJones on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:35:26
Another version of an IBM Model M that chyros doesn't own.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: -musubi on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:36:18
I've finally approached the point where I am satisfied with what I have and aren't looking to trade/acquire anything else right now (unless something new comes out that I absolutely would want). I started this hobby just this year (and really got into it aggressively around the March time frame) so finally being able to sit back and relax feels extremely nice :)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:40:12
WASD Code + Filco Doubleshots (maaaybe ISO I haven't decided yet)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:40:30
Half a dozen projects in boxes waiting for their turns at the work bench.

F AT-ANSI  with Alt has been on the waiting list longest, probably 2 years, XTant is probably pushing a year, the perennial steampunk F-122 that has not yet gelled into an actual design .....

2 full-size Alps projects that will require taking apart switches and cleaning, rebuilding, and possibly modding them - still waiting to feel good about having found *just the right* lubricant.

But another great kit will probably fall into my lap before I make much of a dent in the list above!

I have pretty much everything solid on hand for these projects, they are mostly only waiting on time and energy.
 
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: 1swt2gs on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:58:41
Really looking to get into topre. So far have only tried Mx!

Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though. (http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Hypersphere on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:45
Fohat expressed my feelings on this quite well. Like him, I have quite a number of projects waiting in the wings, including several DIY kits and a larger number of refurbishing/converting projects. If/when I get at least some of these projects completed, I need to fulfill the promise to my wife to start selling some of these keyboards!

I've ordered an F62 and F77. Depending on how these work out, and after taking a look at the new compact cases,  i might spring for another F62 in a compact case.

I am also still waiting for some GB keycap sets to be delivered -- I feel like a character out of Casablanca waiting for my exit visa to materialize.  ;)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Aran.E99 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:09:14
projects that i feel the sudden urge to do as of 2016:
-rebuild a chicony kb-5181 that has missing switches
-making a custom chicony kb-5161 that will require 101 alps switches (yay! desoldering and more soldering!  :blank: ) i'm also going to change LED colours, install some arrow and F key LEDs etc to make it look snazzy
-making my own keycaps because i can't afford actually good ones (1st world problems)
-finishing the code off for my complete scratch-built 44 key (some keys don't register, FN layer doesn't work)
-cleaning a dell AT102w

-Aran
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: chyros on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:58:52
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)

I only use Lime because other people didn't like Neon Green :p . I still prefer Neon Green, and I'm glad Nubs agrees :p .
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:04:32
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
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Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)



Like I said, I claim naming rights since I found the switches and my DT and GH threads are the two main ones for the wiki.

Neon Green is also far more color accurate than lime.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:06:02
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:58:52
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)

I only use Lime because other people didn't like Neon Green :p . I still prefer Neon Green, and I'm glad Nubs agrees :p .

Haha, well thanks for clarifying.  SKCM Neon Green doesn't quite roll off the tongue though. :p

So, it's Project NG, then? :))

EDIT: Actually, I think I prefer the original name, Green, most, since the SKCM designation adds that necessary distinction.  But perhaps that is something I should take to that DT thread. :P
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: appleonama on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:10:27
I am actually going to get rid of some keyboards.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Floody on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:24:40
I think I'll try and stick to blue and pink artisans and keysets
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: chyros on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:37:02
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:06:02
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:58:52
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:57:08
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)

I only use Lime because other people didn't like Neon Green :p . I still prefer Neon Green, and I'm glad Nubs agrees :p .

Haha, well thanks for clarifying.  SKCM Neon Green doesn't quite roll off the tongue though. :p

So, it's Project NG, then? :))

EDIT: Actually, I think I prefer the original name, Green, most, since the SKCM designation adds that necessary distinction.  But perhaps that is something I should take to that DT thread. :P
Some people misname SKCL green as SKCM green — they might not even know SKCL exists since most Alps switches are SKCM. Also, SKCM green doesn't stand out as much in a text as SKCM neon green; it's easy to read over it. SKCM is definitely the worst name for it. I'd rather call it SKCM Monkey Diarrhoea.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: tacnificent on Fri, 15 July 2016, 21:36:39
Commando (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=82408.0)
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 21:40:50
one less hhkb for me
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 02:11:27
I don't know tbh.
I really want a new Model F with the small case and maybe a Duck Blackbird, but those are soooo f*ing expensive especially for someone that sits in the Limbo between just having finished school and waiting to start with university, which means it's basically impossible to get a job for that short timespan that does not just comletely gut you out.
I'm also interested in GMK Skeletor and the Modern Beige Purple Cyan Japanese sets, but again: money, money, money.
I also want to create something mech related in the near future and run a GB for it, but then again depending on what it will be prototyping costs are easily through the roof and I'd also have to find out how any possible profit would have to be handled to not break any laws.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: kenmai9 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:06:43
Quote from: kenmai9 on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:18:19
Realforce 23UB
Carbon GMK
EnjoyPBT light/beige blanks, + CMY blanks

thas it for now.

MORE ARTISANS TEW
I bought the rf pad last night lul

Sent from my OnePlus III

Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: kenmai9 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:06:53
Quote from: demik on Fri, 15 July 2016, 21:40:50
one less hhkb for me
Gib

Sent from my OnePlus III

Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Floody on Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:07:15
Kinda want to get a dedicated set for my Planck too
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: zslane on Sat, 16 July 2016, 13:04:17
1. Top on my list is receiving my massive Round 6 keycap order. Space Cadet in particular.

2. Next would be giving the forthcoming Topre MX-stemmed RealForce board a try.

3. Third would be SA Dasher/Dancer, though that will probably end up being a 2017 thing, cuz MassDrop...

Last but not least, I have to set aside a day this year to turn my IBM model M into a molten slag of plastic and metal.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Leslieann on Sat, 16 July 2016, 20:30:02
I may buy another Magicforce, one with backlighting and Gateron blues, then convert it to Jailhouse blues. Should be almost the perfect keyboard. Not sure on caps, double shot, double thick PBT would be ideal, but not sure if that exists quite yet. I also want to get ahold of an Alps and a Topre board to try, and maybe one of the new  low profile switches (Gateron?)

Ultimately though, I want to build a custom keyboard.
Aluminum base and plate, no top, and as thin and narrow as possible, the Vortex case is massive, I want this to be small, thin and light like the Magicforce, just nicer looking and aluminum. I want a layout similar to the Magicforce but possibly with an Fkey row, I'm undecided  on that. Backlit, Gateron blues, jailhoused and probably the same caps as above, even if only single wall.  I may just try and cast the stock Magicforce base in aluminum as it's already a fantastic keyboard, the stabs stink so either switch to real Cherry stabs or mill it for Costar stabs. With the price of the basic Magicforce, I can afford to trash a few before it gets costly. While that solves a lot of other issues, it leaves me with a stock looking plate and no key cutouts, so I may just engineer a new plate and have someone waterjet or mill it for me. Done right, I could use the Magicforce pcb, unless I decide I want Alps, Topre, or the new low profile Gaterons(?).
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: richard912 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 22:56:00
I'm waiting for the GMK carbon keycaps currently on MD to be delivered (before end October?). Will go very nicely with my Varmilo VA87M with MX clear and orange LED
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Wingpad on Sat, 16 July 2016, 23:03:18
I decided to buy in to the i-Rocks Fun K76M just for ****s and giggles. Whether or not it is actually a good keyboard is TBD but I figure that worse comes to worst I am not out that much and I have a LEGO-compatible keyboard. Blargh, I wish more keyboards were LEGO-compatible :(
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: E3E on Sun, 17 July 2016, 02:27:39
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 19:04:32
Quote from: emdude on Fri, 15 July 2016, 18:06:30
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Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 17:32:50
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Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 15 July 2016, 12:47:30
I only know of neon green Alps, what is this lime of which you speak?

They are one and the same.  There's been a bit of disagreement over what to call them, at least a while back.

I think people have settled on calling them SKCM Limes though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)


As the one who gave all the initial info on them, they're neon greens.

Ah, sorry, the discussion I was referring to took place on DT, for the switch's wiki article, see here: https://deskthority.net/wiki-talk-f33/alps-skcm-neon-green-t13071.html

I am personally partial to Lime. :p

EDIT: I see you have actually participated in that thread.  Well, folks like E3E and Chryos have settled on SKCM Lime as well.  You're free to keep calling them Neon Greens though.
Show Image
(http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/Chyrosran/8I%20smileys/I8_zpsmkdo4cj9.gif)



Like I said, I claim naming rights since I found the switches and my DT and GH threads are the two main ones for the wiki.

Neon Green is also far more color accurate than lime.

I was fine with Neon Green, but people wanted to be more democratic about it, and between SKCM Jade, Emerald, Green, Neon Green, and Lime, it was SKCM Lime that won out. My personal favorite was Emerald or Jade, but hey. Lime won out. The fruity name is a little silly, but it was the majority pref.

SKCM Jade to go with SKCM Amber would've been cool, but I guess people don't care to be thematic. :P A complaint against Neon Green was that it was too long of a name.

Most formally, I'd just call it SKCM Green, because that is what it is at its most basic, but I HAVE seen many people, even CPT himself say SKCM Green while meaning SKCL Green.

SKCM Jade is probably my favorite.

Also, as I've said before, the posts about an Alps DKSaver on eBay date back to 2013, and THOSE were the first sightings of SKCM Green on any English-speaking keyboard forum that I know of. No one even seemed to notice that the keyswitches were not SKCL Green, despite the description of the listing clearly saying they were tactile. They likely failed to notice since the topic revolved around its high price and not its switches, so people were blinded while talking **** on the board. :P

That said, you were the first to go a bit more into detail with them and are why I even knew about the Docutechs and have mine today.

In all fairness, the guy who built that board was probably one of the first if not -the- first to discover them in the enthusiast community.

Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: E3E on Sun, 17 July 2016, 02:56:25
As far as what I'm looking forward to this year, probably nothing. I'm happy with all of my boards.  :thumb:
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 17 July 2016, 03:12:59
I'm keen to see what JTK set will come up next.

I've heard rumours of some interesting sets on the horizon, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: graefeln on Sun, 17 July 2016, 04:13:22
Looking forward to receiving Weaven and Skeletor and throwing that together. Also look to see what Zeal is bringing in August and perhaps doing something with that, along with possibly his linear pink - nothing really planned there, but I'm open to the possibility.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Aricil on Sun, 17 July 2016, 05:28:43
More than I have money for, that's for damn sure. I'm mostly interested in the Skeletor group buy. Then my two boards I have now I'm very content with but at some point I'd like to get a gateron linear (either yellows or reds, but leaning towards yellows), and I also want to try a buckling spring keyboard as well as an alps based keyboard. I may end up getting a Matias KBParadise at some point. I'd also really love to get one of those new model F keyboards but if I'm not mistaken you can only buy them for a little while longer and the cheapest one with keycaps is close to 400 dollars so I don't think I'll be getting one. The sad thing is, if I miss out on it now, I may never be able to get a Model F in a form factor I like ever again.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:19:39
Most likely a Realforce TKL and some artisans/key cap sets.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:44:53
LZ MOTHER FKIN SQ IS ON MY SIGHT and the new kishsaver but I'm waiting for review first

and for keycaps I think originativePBT and the WoB keycaps from effectiveduck

and 1 more time

LZ SQ PLS HELP ME GET IT
PLZ
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: E3E on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:45:52
Quote from: bocahgundul on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:44:53
LZ MOTHER FKIN SQ IS ON MY SIGHT and the new kishsaver but I'm waiting for review first

and for keycaps I think originativePBT and the WoB keycaps from effectiveduck

and 1 more time

LZ SQ PLS HELP ME GET IT
PLZ

By new Kingsaver, are you talking about Nalgene's Rosa TKL?
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:47:30
Quote from: E3E on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:45:52
Quote from: bocahgundul on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:44:53
LZ MOTHER FKIN SQ IS ON MY SIGHT and the new kishsaver but I'm waiting for review first

and for keycaps I think originativePBT and the WoB keycaps from effectiveduck

and 1 more time

LZ SQ PLS HELP ME GET IT
PLZ

By new Kingsaver, are you talking about Nalgene's Rosa TKL?

Kishsaver dood f62
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: keyladding on Sun, 17 July 2016, 11:57:42
Want Penumbra bad.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: E3E on Sun, 17 July 2016, 12:34:10
Quote from: bocahgundul on Sun, 17 July 2016, 06:47:30
Kishsaver dood f62

Derp, my bad! Haha, you know I always have Alps on my mind.  :p
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: supamesican on Sun, 17 July 2016, 17:09:57
On main board I'm happy with the 80's model f caps, on work board hhkb caps are fine but I am looking to get a blank white set intead of the printed one I have now. I want to be THAT guy. My fk-2001 feels like it came with pbt but I'm not sure so maybe I'll find some alps clone caps that are modern and pbt. unicomp model m, undecided.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: JaccoW on Sun, 17 July 2016, 17:43:35
I have a clueboard that still needs soldering and I have ordered an R2 Weaven for work. Might be interested in the F77 some time later this year.

Other than that the whole moving and decorating my new place basically absorbs all of my money so I try to minimise my exposure to cool stuff on this forum.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 17 July 2016, 20:08:13
Quote from: supamesican on Sun, 17 July 2016, 17:09:57
On main board I'm happy with the 80's model f caps, on work board hhkb caps are fine but I am looking to get a blank white set intead of the printed one I have now. I want to be THAT guy. My fk-2001 feels like it came with pbt but I'm not sure so maybe I'll find some alps clone caps that are modern and pbt. unicomp model m, undecided.
fk2001 always comes with DS ABS afaik
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: zcmy on Sun, 17 July 2016, 20:09:18
I'm looking at getting a topre realforce TKL and then modifying it with hipros, and then getting a numpad to modify with Hi-Pros.

In terms of Keycaps, the WK-001 and Miami Dolch. If the latter ever makes it past IC.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Hak Foo on Sun, 17 July 2016, 23:59:04
I expect to finish my GH-122 eventually.

Then I have that i-Rocks board they tried to launch on Indiegogo on order... so if they decide to actually pan out it might show sometime in 2019.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: nurbs on Mon, 18 July 2016, 00:41:32
Waiting for the Vortex PBT/POM doubleshot backlit keycaps to be available again.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 July 2016, 05:53:04
Oh yeah, and I've got this Model M 122 lying around that I'm supposed to modify at some stage.  It would be nice to get that going.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Data on Mon, 18 July 2016, 06:55:44
Adding a keypad from the Smart 68 group buy to my list, and possibly the new LZ Ergo project if it materializes this year.

Too many great boards out there.  Gotta catch em all.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 18 July 2016, 08:45:02
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 18 July 2016, 05:53:04
Oh yeah, and I've got this Model M 122 lying around that I'm supposed to modify at some stage.  It would be nice to get that going.

If you like ISO then just get an adapter. But if you are cracking it open, just wait and expend the energy doing an F-122.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: zslane on Mon, 18 July 2016, 14:36:52
Quote from: zcmy on Sun, 17 July 2016, 20:09:18
I'm looking at getting a topre realforce TKL and then modifying it with hipros, and then getting a numpad to modify with Hi-Pros.

I don't believe that Topre's Hi-Pro keycaps will fit properly over their regular switch housings. I think they only fit properly on Hi-Pro switches.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: y11971alex on Mon, 18 July 2016, 16:15:19
F122, F107, F104, F77, F66, F50, F25, F11, F6, F3, F1...

And an 1391401.  <--- this was the keyboard that I was going to get for myself about a year ago, but after 20 keyboards I haven't even touched one.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: mike52787 on Tue, 19 July 2016, 07:05:48
Quote from: y11971alex on Mon, 18 July 2016, 16:15:19
F122, F107, F104, F77, F66, F50, F25, F11, F6, F3, F1...

And an 1391401.  <--- this was the keyboard that I was going to get for myself about a year ago, but after 20 keyboards I haven't even touched one.
How have you not owned a 1401? its the most common model M
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: y11971alex on Tue, 19 July 2016, 08:45:02
Quote from: mike52787 on Tue, 19 July 2016, 07:05:48
Quote from: y11971alex on Mon, 18 July 2016, 16:15:19
F122, F107, F104, F77, F66, F50, F25, F11, F6, F3, F1...

And an 1391401.  <--- this was the keyboard that I was going to get for myself about a year ago, but after 20 keyboards I haven't even touched one.
How have you not owned a 1401? its the most common model M
It's mostly because I tend to keep an eye out for resale value in case I want to get rid of them.  1391401 is so plentiful that I don't want to buy one for a premium.  I could order one from Taobao, at around $35, but shipping negates any savings availed that way.

Sadly I'm on a rather restricted budget as far as keyboards are concerned.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: saxophone on Tue, 19 July 2016, 17:46:26
Zenith ZKB-2 if I see one for sale, ever lol
Tesoro Gram Spectrum
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: richfiles on Sat, 23 July 2016, 18:38:19
I am SO BAD at following upcoming stuff. I tend to operate more in the "If I sees it, and I likes it, I buys it" kinda mode. That said, I'm usually very conservative in what I buy. In the past year, I got my Danger Zone key caps, the plate and parts for that build, and... actually the only other thing I grabbed was a Chicony E8HKB-5981 keyboard that I recently found. It's full of Aristotle switches, but I haven't even touched the keyboard, and now I'm not sure what to do with it or if I'll even use it.

I'm in in the home stretch of my Danger Zone 75% + 1 build. Build wise, the main keyboard has been 100% complete for about 2 months, but I'm still trying to figure out the firmware. I'm going with TMK for now. I posted on my build thread where I'm at with it, and what has me stumped. Anyone familiar with TMK is more than welcome to drop me some advice. I'm working on the matrix definition, at this point.

I still need to get in on a custom plate group buy that offers blue anodized aluminum. I feel STOOPID™ for not getting the number pad plate at the same time as my keyboard plate, but it was my first keyboard build purchase, and I was trying to "keep my costs down"... Hold on, I need a moment...  :)) Okay, I got that laugh out of my system. So yeah. Need to get in on another custom plate group buy so I can actually GET that part to finish my number pad.

So next keyboard... Well, the Danger Zone 75% + 1 is meant to replace my primary keyboard at my desk. My primary keyboard is an aging Logitech bluetooth keyboard, and after the Danger Zone is complete, I will definitely be looking to replace that portability with a portable mechanical. I already have the keyboard selected. It's the 60%-ish layout of an Apple //c... Specifically, the extended memory revision with Alps Amber switches. Alps Amber, is hands down, my favorite switch of all time. It has a more defined click than ANYTHING I have ever typed on. No Cherry or Gateron blues, not Gateron greens, not Aristotles... Not... err... okay, those are the only clicky switches I know with any familiarity, but Alps Amber are totally the best of all of those!  ;D So yeah, basically, I wanna do a portable build using that keyboard. Sadly, It appears the case to the Apple //c is LONG gone, and that makes me very sad. I could try to snag something off eBay, but I hate dealing with the over inflated prices there, and the uncertainty of every shady seller that does their honest best to hide faults in the item...  >:D No offense to the good sellers, of course. Why can't they all be that way!  :thumb:

There's also less a keyboard project, and more a game controller project that I'm working on that is creating an Apollo inspired, desk mounted, Kerbal Space Program controller, with functional instruments. I have many of the instruments, but need to get off my behind and shop around local metal shops to have the enclosures cut and bent.

For this year, I'd honestly be happy to just get the firmware in my Danger Zone 75% + 1 finished, and get started on the //c Bluetooth keyboard. I'm calling it "//cB"...

I know... That's horrible!  :))
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:06:45
I want to change my original input of the WASD Code to something different but still of the full-sized variety. I realized WASD Code you won't allow Menu AND Fn via firmware; which is a real bummer because I use my Menu button for stuff. And I use my multimedia buttons for stuff.

Full-sized white PBT Plum electrostatic switch? I think that sounds good. 
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Corncob on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:19:53
I'd really like to get a Ducky YOTM once they're released.

Does anyone have any experience with the previous releases of any YOT boards?  Are they gone in seconds?
I know they're really limited in quantity, but I'd like to know if there's a realistic chance I'll be able to nab one.

If not, at least I'll be able to start preparing for the disappointment now.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Jpecina on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:08:13
One more board and I think my wife will end me, But as I don't value life the Leopold fc660c would be my next large purchase. Apart from that, I am a big fan of the White Fox that's on massdrop. So much to buy ,so little funds
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: thebeae on Tue, 26 July 2016, 14:58:23
An Octagon v2 if it drops again and the new ducky air bluetooth..which we might finally get details on this next month!
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: kingpilcrow on Tue, 26 July 2016, 15:03:26
Penumbra GMK
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: SBJ on Wed, 27 July 2016, 00:29:34
Hoping to hear something about the CAMP 225.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Wed, 27 July 2016, 07:19:59
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
It's going pretty well considering the time in between me posting first, and me posting now.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:24:13
Quote from: xondat on Wed, 27 July 2016, 07:19:59
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
  • Have a HHKBT, but no purple sliders (yet).
  • 10 Reaper Classics confirmed, and 7 unconfirmed.
  • Bought GMK Hyperfuse a couple weeks ago.
  • Almost had an SA set but seller wanted double retail. :confused:
It's going pretty well considering the time in between me posting first, and me posting now.

But is your wallet???
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: romevi on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:32:01
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.

I think he meant Ivan's Dolch, which is pretty awesome.
I wonder if we'll see a round 2.  ;D
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: ndakota79 on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:49:40
Uniqey, if available in tkl some time and HHKB, if I find a Reseller in EU.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Sat, 06 August 2016, 11:21:53
Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:24:13
Quote from: xondat on Wed, 27 July 2016, 07:19:59
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
  • Have a HHKBT, but no purple sliders (yet).
  • 10 Reaper Classics confirmed, and 7 unconfirmed.
  • Bought GMK Hyperfuse a couple weeks ago.
  • Almost had an SA set but seller wanted double retail. :confused:
It's going pretty well considering the time in between me posting first, and me posting now.

But is your wallet???

Nope. Is broke. RIP me.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: romevi on Sat, 06 August 2016, 11:32:08
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 06 August 2016, 11:21:53
Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:24:13
Quote from: xondat on Wed, 27 July 2016, 07:19:59
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
  • Have a HHKBT, but no purple sliders (yet).
  • 10 Reaper Classics confirmed, and 7 unconfirmed.
  • Bought GMK Hyperfuse a couple weeks ago.
  • Almost had an SA set but seller wanted double retail. :confused:
It's going pretty well considering the time in between me posting first, and me posting now.

But is your wallet???

Nope. Is broke. RIP me.

Same.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: inosint on Sat, 06 August 2016, 11:33:48
Can't wait for GMK Keyboard & Co. hype!!
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: mason on Sat, 06 August 2016, 11:49:36
I'm waiting for my gold springs from MassDrop to arrive so I can finally finish my jailhouse blue board. Also waiting for GMK SNES to drop again.

I want to use my NIB dyesubs, but I want them to stay NIB :(
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Sat, 06 August 2016, 12:05:32
We'll see after I finish this winkeyless and tx84.

Already snagged deep space, wanted that for a long time.

Hoping the mira gets going, really good case design. And if I find a VE.A under like 550 I'll scream like a little girl.

Maybe I'll try and snag some og dye subs.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 07 August 2016, 02:34:05
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:32:01
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.

I think he meant Ivan's Dolch, which is pretty awesome.
I wonder if we'll see a round 2.  ;D

He meant Tai Hao Dolch, about the only set he could afford.  It was delivered to the wrong address, returned, then delivered to the wrong address again, and has subsequently vanished, along with the GB organiser.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: romevi on Sun, 07 August 2016, 08:31:49
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 07 August 2016, 02:34:05
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:32:01
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.

I think he meant Ivan's Dolch, which is pretty awesome.
I wonder if we'll see a round 2.  ;D

He meant Tai Hao Dolch, about the only set he could afford.  It was delivered to the wrong address, returned, then delivered to the wrong address again, and has subsequently vanished, along with the GB organiser.

Oh, a back story! Well, now that makes more sense!
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 14 August 2016, 03:04:55
Quote from: romevi on Sun, 07 August 2016, 08:31:49
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 07 August 2016, 02:34:05
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:32:01
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.

I think he meant Ivan's Dolch, which is pretty awesome.
I wonder if we'll see a round 2.  ;D

He meant Tai Hao Dolch, about the only set he could afford.  It was delivered to the wrong address, returned, then delivered to the wrong address again, and has subsequently vanished, along with the GB organiser.

Oh, a back story! Well, now that makes more sense!

Although rumour has it that a new set from a closer source might be making its way to me in the relatively near future :D
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: atrere on Sun, 14 August 2016, 22:02:50
In my sights for purchasing: A Displaywriter or 3278/3279 beam spring.
In my sights for making? A full spherical set of keycaps for my Model F XT, currently revising my methods for converting Smith Corona piano black electric typewriter caps to buckling spring, along with some Pulse, Atari 800 / CX85, and Commodore keycaps for what the typewriter doesn't cover. Yeah, it's a mongrel, but I'm in love with the idea.
Once those two are set, 2017 will be all about "quiet" keys - experimenting with SKCM Orange, more SKCC, and maybe fool around with Cherry MX Brown again.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Khers on Mon, 15 August 2016, 00:52:57
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Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 15 August 2016, 01:11:17
Keyboard: Anything with the same layout as RS68, Im actually looking at TADA68, currently waiting for reviews :)

Keyset: Anything with cherry profile. GMKS preferably :D
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: SBJ on Mon, 15 August 2016, 02:00:32
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 07 August 2016, 02:34:05
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 04 August 2016, 10:32:01
Quote from: xondat on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:20:36
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 19 July 2016, 06:12:08
Tai Hao Dolch is now out of my sights, unfortunately.  I'll have to give up that one now.
Damn, what a bummer. Easily the best set ever created.

I think he meant Ivan's Dolch, which is pretty awesome.
I wonder if we'll see a round 2.  ;D

He meant Tai Hao Dolch, about the only set he could afford.  It was delivered to the wrong address, returned, then delivered to the wrong address again, and has subsequently vanished, along with the GB organiser.
Wow that sucks tremendously.
Sorry.
Hoping for some good luck!
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: zslane on Mon, 26 September 2016, 14:01:29
New, as well as on-going, developments have expanded the list of things I have in my sights for the end of 2016 and through 2017:

End-of-year 2016:
1. Topre RealForce RGB board
2. Round 6 phase 1 keycaps (my long-awaited Space Cadet set)

Sometime in 2017:
3. Round 6 phase 2 keycaps
4. SA Dasher/Dancer keycaps
5. Matt3o's M3 keycaps
6. XMIT's Hall Effect keyboard in full-size ANSI format (and ABS case)

Unknowable Timeframe:
7. Fully sculpted SA keyset in dyesub PBT in a colorway I like

I'm not holding my breath for items 5 or 6, but I like to think of them as "in my sights" nevertheless. A patient optimism is the only way to stave off the insanity.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Data on Mon, 26 September 2016, 14:50:32
Quote from: Data on Mon, 18 July 2016, 06:55:44
Adding a keypad from the Smart 68 group buy to my list, and possibly the new LZ Ergo project if it materializes this year.

Too many great boards out there.  Gotta catch em all.

I ended up not buying either of these.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 26 September 2016, 15:26:49
I'll be on the hunt for an F 122. That's the only keyboard that I know for sure so I might as well make it the first hehe
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Mon, 26 September 2016, 15:31:41
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
Waiting on a restock for purple sliders, I know where to buy the lube. X60 sample shipped, so close...

I have 13 Reaper Classics, and 3 more on the way! I could work out some more trades and get 7 more on top of the 16 if I wanted - probably will. I bought GMK HF, sold it, and bought it again. I also tried SA, it's ****ing awful.

I'm going to meet my 2016 goals :cool:
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Niomosy on Mon, 26 September 2016, 20:46:41
A 75% board is in my future, ideally with Gateron reds but I'll settle for Cherry reds.  Dasher/Dancer SA sets.  Waiting on Skeletor to get here as well. 

If someone ever comes up with a poverty VE.A without all the $$ bells and whistles, I'd look at picking one up.  Bonus points for a single case that's tented and split, though I'm not holding my breath on that.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: E3E on Mon, 26 September 2016, 22:14:23
Maybe some Topre fun, maybe not. Gonna see how I enjoy my Ducky 45g silenced Realforce board. If not, I'll try 55g domes. If not that, then I'll either try and find a trade for 30g or wait until the (supposed) next 30g silenced model comes out from the Ducky partnership with Topre.

I might buy into Lightcycle DSA for the Alps caps. Still not sure.

Might sell my 60% FMJ case if the sound doesn't improve with a sorbothane sheet.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Bucake on Mon, 26 September 2016, 22:48:09
i really just want oldies at this point. Model Fs, beam springs, blue alps, magnetic.. truthfully i just don't know where to look, so i'll just enjoy the pictures and videos of others :))
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 26 September 2016, 23:02:46
Quote from: Bucake on Mon, 26 September 2016, 22:48:09
i really just want oldies at this point. Model Fs, beam springs, blue alps, magnetic.. truthfully i just don't know where to look, so i'll just enjoy the pictures and videos of others :))

huehue :))
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: klennkellon on Tue, 27 September 2016, 00:16:03
I'm going to replace 60% of the Matias in my V80 with SKCM Orange. The rest will be left alone for the time being but I would like to replace all of the others with various other Alps switches. This is my big project ATM.

I have not thought of a name. I was thinking of calling it the "Alps Paradise" board
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: alh84001 on Tue, 27 September 2016, 00:27:09
We're almost in the final quarter of the year, and I'll probably be downsizing in that period.

I am in search of some highly specific BS keycaps, and I wouldn't pass on:
- beamspring
- exotic Alps switches, SKCM Neon Green and rarer, including SKCL Cream; if not full boards, then single switches to test and brag  :cool:
- ibm portable computer keyboard for cheap - I think it's significantly different from XT, and I would then cover all model F families (obviously no kishy or F77, but that's where new ones step in), except 4980 - has anyone even seen that one?
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: fublamchu on Tue, 27 September 2016, 13:33:52
I want to get my first Cherry doubleshots/GMK sets this time of year (although may be too late for that considering it's really close to 2017). I'd also like to get my first Kustom too.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: doostin on Tue, 27 September 2016, 14:49:38
Quote from: xondat on Mon, 26 September 2016, 15:31:41
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
Waiting on a restock for purple sliders, I know where to buy the lube. X60 sample shipped, so close...

I have 13 Reaper Classics, and 3 more on the way! I could work out some more trades and get 7 more on top of the 16 if I wanted - probably will. I bought GMK HF, sold it, and bought it again. I also tried SA, it's ****ing awful.

I'm going to meet my 2016 goals :cool:
Where does one acquire these purple sliders?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: keyladding on Tue, 27 September 2016, 15:40:30
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71630.msg1737448#msg1737448

Don't think they have shipped yet.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: dissedone on Tue, 27 September 2016, 16:23:47
Really want to try a Realforce U87 55g, and if I don't like it do a dome switch with my HHKB.
Also on the lookout for any HHKB modifier set, need some color in my life
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: xondat on Tue, 27 September 2016, 16:24:49
Quote from: doostin on Tue, 27 September 2016, 14:49:38
Quote from: xondat on Mon, 26 September 2016, 15:31:41
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
Waiting on a restock for purple sliders, I know where to buy the lube. X60 sample shipped, so close...

I have 13 Reaper Classics, and 3 more on the way! I could work out some more trades and get 7 more on top of the 16 if I wanted - probably will. I bought GMK HF, sold it, and bought it again. I also tried SA, it's ****ing awful.

I'm going to meet my 2016 goals :cool:
Where does one acquire these purple sliders?  :rolleyes:
From silenced Realforce keyboards, you harvest the sliders and swap them out.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: doostin on Tue, 27 September 2016, 16:36:05
Quote from: xondat on Tue, 27 September 2016, 16:24:49
Quote from: doostin on Tue, 27 September 2016, 14:49:38
Quote from: xondat on Mon, 26 September 2016, 15:31:41
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:43:37
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.

I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
Waiting on a restock for purple sliders, I know where to buy the lube. X60 sample shipped, so close...

I have 13 Reaper Classics, and 3 more on the way! I could work out some more trades and get 7 more on top of the 16 if I wanted - probably will. I bought GMK HF, sold it, and bought it again. I also tried SA, it's ****ing awful.

I'm going to meet my 2016 goals :cool:
Where does one acquire these purple sliders?  :rolleyes:
From silenced Realforce keyboards, you harvest the sliders and swap them out.
Oh gotcha, I thought you meant someone was restocking just the sliders.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Auxo on Tue, 27 September 2016, 16:43:51
New Duck Eagle to replace my current 60% and hopefully find a good custom 65/68% to hop onto.
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Ashlyn on Wed, 28 September 2016, 19:20:06
Leopold 750r , Realforce 87u 45g would be great for me
Title: Re: As we're going into the 2nd half of 2016 what keyboards/caps are in your sights?
Post by: Altis on Wed, 28 September 2016, 21:27:54
Looking forward to the eventual release of the Topre RGB.

And I'm sure the Unicomp 60% buckle spring is just around the corner...  :-X

Quote from: Ashlyn on Wed, 28 September 2016, 19:20:06
Leopold 750r , Realforce 87u 45g would be great for me

Good choice... 87U 45g is the one keyboard I'd keep if I could only choose one.