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Who is going to be making them? And in what profile?
That's the problem nobody makes a topre PBT space bar.
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 02 November 2014, 18:13:43That's the problem nobody makes a topre PBT space bar.Nobody? Not even SP?
Quote from: 00zeRO on Sun, 02 November 2014, 18:14:36Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 02 November 2014, 18:13:43That's the problem nobody makes a topre PBT space bar.Nobody? Not even SP?SP doesn't make topre anything.
I don't know of any manufacturer that makes PBT spacebars for Topre switches.If someone could be persuaded to tool up for this, either conventionally or via 3D printing, it would be great. I would not care which manufacturer -- whichever one could be persuaded to do it.Colors could start with "white" (ivory; cream; off-white) and/or black.
I'd probably buy 2 of the hhkb/realforce charcoal, and 2 white.
What are the sizes required for what you all want? I don't own a Topre, so I can't use it for reference. And I am sure that the Type Heaven spacebar is not the same size as the HHKB, for example.
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Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:33:28What are the sizes required for what you all want? I don't own a Topre, so I can't use it for reference. And I am sure that the Type Heaven spacebar is not the same size as the HHKB, for example.I might be mistaken, but I believe all topre spacebars are 6x.
Quote from: Flyersfan1 on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:34:59Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:33:28What are the sizes required for what you all want? I don't own a Topre, so I can't use it for reference. And I am sure that the Type Heaven spacebar is not the same size as the HHKB, for example.I might be mistaken, but I believe all topre spacebars are 6x. That's correct!
...how we can make or get custom Topre keycaps is intriguing to me.
Quote from: oscillik on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:39:35Quote from: Flyersfan1 on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:34:59Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:33:28What are the sizes required for what you all want? I don't own a Topre, so I can't use it for reference. And I am sure that the Type Heaven spacebar is not the same size as the HHKB, for example.I might be mistaken, but I believe all topre spacebars are 6x. That's correct!Realforce 86 and 101 has 7u space bar.
Quote from: hasu on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:48:55Quote from: oscillik on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:39:35Quote from: Flyersfan1 on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:34:59Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 03 November 2014, 09:33:28What are the sizes required for what you all want? I don't own a Topre, so I can't use it for reference. And I am sure that the Type Heaven spacebar is not the same size as the HHKB, for example.I might be mistaken, but I believe all topre spacebars are 6x. That's correct!Realforce 86 and 101 has 7u space bar.I did not know this!
You don't need to measure it. Just look at a picture. Across the bottom row (and the whole 60% area, really) is 15 units. 1.5x, 1x, 1.5x (4x total) on one side of the spacebar, and on the other, 1.5x, 1x, 1x, 1.5x (5x total), for a total of 9x. 15-9=6.Show ImageThis keyboard has 87/104 keys. The 86/103 key Realforce boards that hasu mentioned are one key less, and that one key is on the right side of the spacebar. So to make up for it, the spacebar is one unit longer.Show Image
SP told me they will likely be getting topre tooling early next year, around March or April.But if you do this, I would be interested in at least 3
Quote from: byker on Sun, 02 November 2014, 23:37:10SP told me they will likely be getting topre tooling early next year, around March or April.But if you do this, I would be interested in at least 3If this is true (and I hope you're not pulling our legs here) this is good, good news.
Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 03 November 2014, 10:55:17Quote from: byker on Sun, 02 November 2014, 23:37:10SP told me they will likely be getting topre tooling early next year, around March or April.But if you do this, I would be interested in at least 3If this is true (and I hope you're not pulling our legs here) this is good, good news. I will do my best to try to get this done. I have a 'lobbyist' that has assured me that he will pull some strings with the big wigs...this may turn out to be the one thing that SP does right in the eyes of those who despise their PBT thickness...
This would be a great coup if you can pull it off. There will be many Topre enthusiasts who will be most grateful.
Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 03 November 2014, 10:55:17Quote from: byker on Sun, 02 November 2014, 23:37:10SP told me they will likely be getting topre tooling early next year, around March or April.But if you do this, I would be interested in at least 3If this is true (and I hope you're not pulling our legs here) this is good, good news. Sorry, I read it again and it says middle of the year.Show Image
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Quote from: byker on Mon, 03 November 2014, 11:26:56Quote from: Sygaldry on Mon, 03 November 2014, 10:55:17Quote from: byker on Sun, 02 November 2014, 23:37:10SP told me they will likely be getting topre tooling early next year, around March or April.But if you do this, I would be interested in at least 3If this is true (and I hope you're not pulling our legs here) this is good, good news. Sorry, I read it again and it says middle of the year.Show ImageWould this mean that all profiles would be Topre-compatible? I'm not that interested in Topre DCS, but Topre SA...now that I could get behind. :thumb:
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I will do my best to try to get this done. I have a 'lobbyist' that has assured me that he will pull some strings with the big wigs...this may turn out to be the one thing that SP does right in the eyes of those who despise their PBT thickness...
Quote from: 00zeRO on Mon, 03 November 2014, 11:00:29I will do my best to try to get this done. I have a 'lobbyist' that has assured me that he will pull some strings with the big wigs...this may turn out to be the one thing that SP does right in the eyes of those who despise their PBT thickness...Damn, if this finally happens I will need to stock up on a LOT of Thorpie Space-bars .PLEASE don't make this a sick joke, getting us lot here all hot and bothered about finally getting some PBT spacers for our Realforces.
If true I feel bad for all those who have been hoarding the ABS spacebars thinking once they go out of production they can make bank.
the spacebar is technically feasible, but the manufacturer is fully booked, we can't do this until later next year. I'll look into other options, but it seems this is not going to happen soon.
Quote from: Matt3o on Tue, 04 November 2014, 17:02:23the spacebar is technically feasible, but the manufacturer is fully booked, we can't do this until later next year. I'll look into other options, but it seems this is not going to happen soon.who is the manufacturer?