Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[SpAmRaY]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

[CPTBadAss]

Ok enough about the EK sale please.

[Melvang]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

Why you gotta do that to the poor guy?  Thats like rolling up to a homeless guy in your limo, rolling down the window and asking him if he has change for $100.

[SpAmRaY]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

Why you gotta do that to the poor guy?  Thats like rolling up to a homeless guy in your limo, rolling down the window and asking him if he has change for $100.

He mentioned your avatar being like CC's in china and I was asking if those keycaps like feng is making is what he meant.

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

[yicaoyimu]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

Why you gotta do that to the poor guy?  Thats like rolling up to a homeless guy in your limo, rolling down the window and asking him if he has change for $100.

He mentioned your avatar being like CC's in china and I was asking if those keycaps like feng is making is what he meant.

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

I see.. By CC in China, I mean the price, the fame and the popularity.

[MKULTRA]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

Why you gotta do that to the poor guy?  Thats like rolling up to a homeless guy in your limo, rolling down the window and asking him if he has change for $100.

He mentioned your avatar being like CC's in china and I was asking if those keycaps like feng is making is what he meant.

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

$250 Red Cherry Esc

[Melvang]

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0

Someone tell me! Why I No CC!! Any way to hack EK to get a CC?! T T

because you not one with the CC

Dat keycap in your avatar lol. That keycap in China is CC on GH.

You mean like these?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49542.msg1102743#msg1102743

Why you gotta do that to the poor guy?  Thats like rolling up to a homeless guy in your limo, rolling down the window and asking him if he has change for $100.

He mentioned your avatar being like CC's in china and I was asking if those keycaps like feng is making is what he meant.

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

$250 Red Cherry Esc

But only the orignals which were only made in 2 very limited edition runs.

[jdcarpe]

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[CPTBadAss]

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

$250 Red Cherry Esc

But only the orignals which were only made in 2 very limited edition runs.

Have links for the two GBs you mentioned? I never heard that before.

Other than that, please stop the Clack/rare cap discussion stuff here. Not the thread for this.

[Melvang]

On topic: Does anyone know of any other key caps that have found such fame around the world?

$250 Red Cherry Esc

But only the orignals which were only made in 2 very limited edition runs.

Have links for the two GBs you mentioned? I never heard that before.

Other than that, please stop the Clack/rare cap discussion stuff here. Not the thread for this.

The orignals were not group buys but done by Cherry before they sold their tooling.   This was where I was getting that info.  And as we know Ivan is the master when it comes to this totally obscure info.

[MKULTRA]

The Cherry Red Esc's came off the wNv Raptor keyboards.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=8491.0

[CPTBadAss]

Was you able to get that measurement for me cpt?

Anyone know the distance from the plate to the bottom of the cap using DCS caps?

If you don't get an answer, I'll take this measurement for you later.

Distance from plate to bottom of the cap is .360" for Cherry/GMK caps.
Distance from plate to bottom of the cap is .380" for DCS caps.

Measurement taken on my Epsilon from top of the plate to bottom of the cap on the lip that faces closest to the typist.

[Melvang]

The Cherry Red Esc's came off the wNv Raptor keyboards.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=8491.0

Yup I guess that was one of two sources.  With the other run being about the same size of production numbers.

Was you able to get that measurement for me cpt?

Anyone know the distance from the plate to the bottom of the cap using DCS caps?

If you don't get an answer, I'll take this measurement for you later.

Distance from plate to bottom of the cap is .360" for Cherry/GMK caps.
Distance from plate to bottom of the cap is .380" for DCS caps.

Measurement taken on my Epsilon from top of the plate to bottom of the cap on the lip that faces closest to the typist.

Thanks CPTBadass

[attackcow]

Hey!
I've got a KBT Pure that uses a mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. I was wondering if I would be able to use a retractable mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. The only reason why I'm asking is because all the eBay listings say that they're all for charging and I don't know if that means it won't work with the keyboard.

An example of what I'm looking at are these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Retractable-USB-2-0-A-to-Mini-USB-B-Only-Charge-Cable-for-Camera-MP3-4-PDAs-/190813377043?pt=AU_Television_Accessories&hash=item2c6d5d1213

The cable I'm using now is quite thick and can get quite cumbersome at times (I move my keyboard around for extra space for writing).

[CPTBadAss]

Hey!
I've got a KBT Pure that uses a mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. I was wondering if I would be able to use a retractable mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. The only reason why I'm asking is because all the eBay listings say that they're all for charging and I don't know if that means it won't work with the keyboard.

An example of what I'm looking at are these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Retractable-USB-2-0-A-to-Mini-USB-B-Only-Charge-Cable-for-Camera-MP3-4-PDAs-/190813377043?pt=AU_Television_Accessories&hash=item2c6d5d1213

Should work fine.

[attackcow]

Hey!
I've got a KBT Pure that uses a mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. I was wondering if I would be able to use a retractable mini USB cable to connect it to the computer. The only reason why I'm asking is because all the eBay listings say that they're all for charging and I don't know if that means it won't work with the keyboard.

An example of what I'm looking at are these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Retractable-USB-2-0-A-to-Mini-USB-B-Only-Charge-Cable-for-Camera-MP3-4-PDAs-/190813377043?pt=AU_Television_Accessories&hash=item2c6d5d1213

Should work fine.

Wonderful. Thanks!

[BlueBär]

That cable says "only charge" so it shouldn't work imo? Sounds like it just has VBUS and GND connected.

Edit: looking at the picture, that cable also seems too small for 4/5 inner cables.

[CPTBadAss]

I could totally be wrong. Never seen just a charging cable like that. But I think you're right BlueBär

[attackcow]

That cable says "only charge" so it shouldn't work imo? Sounds like it just has VBUS and GND connected.

Edit: looking at the picture, that cable also seems too small for 4/5 inner cables.

Oh... would there be anything like the retractable cable that would work with the KBT Pure? Could you explain the VBUS and GND thing too? Curious as to what those are haha.

[jdcarpe]

That cable says "only charge" so it shouldn't work imo? Sounds like it just has VBUS and GND connected.

Edit: looking at the picture, that cable also seems too small for 4/5 inner cables.

Oh... would there be anything like the retractable cable that would work with the KBT Pure? Could you explain the VBUS and GND thing too? Curious as to what those are haha.

I see those cables all the time at Walmart, etc. They are made by Targus, Belkin, others. Should be easy to find.

[CPTBadAss]

Would there be anything like the retractable cable that would work with the KBT Pure?

Could you explain the VBUS and GND thing too? Curious as to what those are haha.

Now that I think about it and look at nubbinator's custom cable creation guide, I think the cable thickness has to be there so there's all the proper connections. I'm not sure about the retractable cable thing. You could custom order a shorter length cable if that helps.

See jdcarpe's post above me. Sniper...

[BlueBär]

Could you explain the VBUS and GND thing too?

Basically the + and - pins of USB that deliver 5V to whatever is attached. The other pins are for data transfer.

[dorkvader]

That cable says "only charge" so it shouldn't work imo? Sounds like it just has VBUS and GND connected.

Edit: looking at the picture, that cable also seems too small for 4/5 inner cables.

Oh... would there be anything like the retractable cable that would work with the KBT Pure? Could you explain the VBUS and GND thing too? Curious as to what those are haha.

They make retractable USB cables that carry power and data (though many are power only for charging). My friend is a big fan of them. Keep in mind the superthin cables are more prone to breakage though.

[stancato9]

Where can I get the go-to LEDs for keyboard modding?

[genkidama]

Yesterday I recieved my new Shine 3 with brown switches I am really happy about this mech, but I experience some strange sound noise while typing.
So this question mostly goes out to ducky owners, as I think this maybe a ducky related thing.

Yesterday I've experience a metal-ish sound or reverberation after I bottom out on the keys. I tested this on a lot of the keys and the sound is present. I can hear the sound even when I just "tickle" the keys although it's considerably quieter, but still it's there.

What I've tried so far: (I'm using the stock keycaps which are delivered with the keyboard)
- Putting a mat underneath the mech but the sound is still present although it's a little dampened.
- I pulled one of the keycaps and wanted to look at the switch. When I press down the switch I the sound is much quieter but still there (tested this just now) and with the keycaps on it seems the sound gets louder.

I heard of modding the mech with some kind of foam putting it in between PCB and case from BlueBär. I guess this is my next step and try this.

Here is a sound example: (I'm not really pressing that hard bottoming out)
http://www46.zippyshare.com/v/12537360/file.html

Hopefully someone knows this and can calm me down that this can be easily fixed.

P.S.: For the first few hours of typing and enjoying my new mech I didn't experience anything like that metal-ish sound while typing. I recieved her in the morning and the metal-ish sound came in the evening and I didn't eat near her or spilled anything and if I did I used the plastic cover to protect it from the food and drops of water.

Somehow this makes me crazy 

[BlueBär]

Where can I get the go-to LEDs for keyboard modding?

Ebay, look for 2x3x4mm rectangular LEDs, they work very well.

[CPTBadAss]

Where can I get the go-to LEDs for keyboard modding?

In the OP.

[Permeability]

Does anyone know if the LED color changers(http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49704.0)  work with the 2x3x4 LEDs?

[stancato9]

Where can I get the go-to LEDs for keyboard modding?

Ebay, look for 2x3x4mm rectangular LEDs, they work very well.

Thanks!

[BlueBär]

Does anyone know if the LED color changers(http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49704.0)  work with the 2x3x4 LEDs?

They should work since they are not as high as normal 3mm LEDs and generally smaller.

[kgrad5]

Where would I find that sheet with the keycaps on it that people place their actual keycaps on when they take pictures of them? I assume it is on this site somewhere but I haven't found it yet and I don't really know how to search for it.

Thanks kindly!

[SpAmRaY]

Where would I find that sheet with the keycaps on it that people place their actual keycaps on when they take pictures of them? I assume it is on this site somewhere but I haven't found it yet and I don't really know how to search for it.

Thanks kindly!

Check the OP I believe captn put a link there if not shoot me a pm.

[kgrad5]

Where would I find that sheet with the keycaps on it that people place their actual keycaps on when they take pictures of them? I assume it is on this site somewhere but I haven't found it yet and I don't really know how to search for it.

Thanks kindly!

Check the OP I believe captn put a link there if not shoot me a pm.

It is there, number 33! Thanks! I only saw the keyboard generator ones when I went through that list before.

[jdcarpe]

Check the OP I believe captn put a link there if not shoot me a pm.

I'm going to cal him Cap'n from now on. Like the Crunch. You can thank Ray for that one, Cap'n.

[digi]

Are there any 75% boards with 1.5x mods that aren't a custom?

[CPTBadAss]

Check the OP I believe captn put a link there if not shoot me a pm.

I'm going to cal him Cap'n from now on. Like the Crunch. You can thank Ray for that one, Cap'n.

I've got so many nicknames now. I've even responded to ******* on occasion . My favorite is still CPTDatAss though .

Are there any 75% boards with 1.5x mods that aren't a custom?

Don't think so. Noppoo Choc Mini and one of the Keycools are the only stock 75% boards I can think of and they have 1.25x mods I believe.

Where would I find that sheet with the keycaps on it that people place their actual keycaps on when they take pictures of them? I assume it is on this site somewhere but I haven't found it yet and I don't really know how to search for it.

Thanks kindly!

Check the OP I believe captn put a link there if not shoot me a pm.

It is there, number 33! Thanks! I only saw the keyboard generator ones when I went through that list before.

The OP is constantly being updated, I just don't announce it.

[nubbinator]

Are there any 75% boards with 1.5x mods that aren't a custom?

I believe the Noppoo Choc Mini 84 has 1.5x mods, not 1.25x.

[MKULTRA]

Are there any 75% boards with 1.5x mods that aren't a custom?

However there is a group buy starting right now for a 75% PCB and case, if you don't want to assemble then I'm sure you could find somebody to do it for you.  It comes out to about $155 for PCB + plate + case which is relatively cheap compared to other customs.

[CPTBadAss]

Are there any 75% boards with 1.5x mods that aren't a custom?

I believe the Noppoo Choc Mini 84 has 1.5x mods, not 1.25x.

Image borrowed from Neogaf

Yes you're right nubbinator. I stand corrected.

[digi]

That right Alt tho

[jdcarpe]

What is this wizardry?

[CPTBadAss]

Did they change the layouts between the 2012 and 2013 Editions of the Choc Mini? NOPPOO Y U DO DIS 2 ME, Making us all confused and shiz.

[nubbinator]

What is this wizardry?

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[SpAmRaY]

What is this wizardry?

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perhaps their designers have been browsing geekhack, isn't that very close to the epsilon layout?

[CPTBadAss]

Did they change the layouts between the 2012 and 2013 Editions of the Choc Mini? NOPPOO Y U DO DIS 2 ME, Making us all confused and shiz.

What is this wizardry?

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Yes, this is the case. 2013 Noppoo Choc Mini 84 has changed to 1.25x mods as pointed out by Surnia's review. Compare this to the 2012 Noppoo Choc Mini 84 Codehead has in his review which has the 1.5x mods.

[MKULTRA]

What is this wizardry?

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perhaps their designers have been browsing geekhack, isn't that very close to the epsilon layout?

Or MX-Mini for that case.

[Lastpilot]

Super noob question here. Can you freely install switches backwards so that the LED is top facing? Or does the PCB also have to be "backwards"?

[CPTBadAss]

Super noob question here. Can you freely install switches backwards so that the LED is top facing? Or does the PCB also have to be "backwards"?

PCB needs to have the holes/traces setup to accept the LEDs. Can't just flip em at will. PCB will determine LED location.

[Lastpilot]

Thank you.

[Melvang]

Super noob question here. Can you freely install switches backwards so that the LED is top facing? Or does the PCB also have to be "backwards"?

You could but it would take a TON of work.  If you want to do this my suggestion would be to cut a large hole in the PCB where all the switches go and hand wire the switches back to what is left of the PCB.  Of course this would only be feasible on a plate mount board.