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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #50 on: Tue, 18 April 2017, 15:26:25 »
I'm in!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #51 on: Tue, 25 April 2017, 13:13:00 »
I filled out a form, but the original post was like 4 months ago... is this still something that is being worked on? Would be interested in both 55g and 65g
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #52 on: Wed, 26 April 2017, 00:48:58 »
Hi everyone,

It has taken a while to get this going, but I finally found someone to help me with this.

I've gotten the model of a the topre domes made, and also I've sent the samples out to a manufacturer to look at, so we have 2 points of reference to go off of.
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #53 on: Wed, 26 April 2017, 07:56:54 »
Great news  :thumb:

Keep us posted, please.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #54 on: Wed, 26 April 2017, 16:45:22 »
I'm interested!


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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #55 on: Wed, 26 April 2017, 17:19:49 »
definitely interested.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #56 on: Wed, 26 April 2017, 19:10:38 »
Color me intrigued.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #57 on: Thu, 27 April 2017, 18:15:13 »
Hi everyone,

It has taken a while to get this going, but I finally found someone to help me with this.

I've gotten the model of a the topre domes made, and also I've sent the samples out to a manufacturer to look at, so we have 2 points of reference to go off of.

Yes man! That is great news. Thanks for dropping an update in the midst of your busy website/move going on !!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 30 April 2017, 09:47:00 »
Filled out the form - would definitely support such a GB.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #59 on: Wed, 03 May 2017, 12:36:57 »
YES. I ignored this when it was springs, but not  that it has become domes I'm very interested.
This will also negate the argument against Topre keyboards: how the domes wear out and become inconsistent over time. Now we can just swap them out!
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #60 on: Fri, 19 May 2017, 18:12:06 »
cool idea, count me in.!! :D :D

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #61 on: Sun, 21 May 2017, 17:15:48 »
Hell yea to some replacements

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #62 on: Sun, 21 May 2017, 19:17:03 »
Definitely interested. Got my first Realforce two weeks ago and got a HHKB last week. Loving Topre.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #63 on: Sun, 21 May 2017, 20:39:58 »
I am interested. I like heavier switches, like the 55g, but some springs that could be customized could be of use. For example, I would probably try an extra spring that when added to a 55g dome, it would make it a 60g dome. Just to see if I like it more.

The other area of interest for me is the snappy-ness of 45g switches. I don't mind 45g switches but they are not as snappy as 55g switches imo... especially as they return upward from a key stroke. If there was a spring you could put on a 45g dome that made it as snappy as a 55g dome, that would definitely be something awesome!
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #64 on: Mon, 22 May 2017, 10:17:21 »
Filled out the form, hope this happens
   

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #65 on: Wed, 24 May 2017, 22:40:51 »
One of these things is not like the other.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 24 May 2017, 22:43:28 »
One of these things is not like the other.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #67 on: Wed, 24 May 2017, 23:01:47 »
The hype is real.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 24 May 2017, 23:07:07 »
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #69 on: Thu, 25 May 2017, 00:00:39 »
man if you could just get a pcb going and some other parts, could make topre board without any PFU stuff

As cool as that sounds i doubt it's as easy as you make it sound to be.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #71 on: Thu, 25 May 2017, 01:59:20 »
man if you could just get a pcb going and some other parts, could make topre board without any PFU stuff

As cool as that sounds i doubt it's as easy as you make it sound to be.

someone on DT already made a custom PCB.  I can't imagine a plate is that difficult

there's also the slider housings

getting the tolerance between the sliders and their housing would need to be perfect in order to feel consistent

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #73 on: Thu, 25 May 2017, 02:21:07 »
Definitely would consider it.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #74 on: Thu, 25 May 2017, 07:13:32 »
Consider that all aftermarket sliders are flawed even after so many attempts. There's always a compromise. Now magnify that issue by inducing a slightly​ flawed slider housing and you are well on your way to a bad typing experience. High quality molds are expensive. Now, people have attempted full aluminum cases with integrated slider housings, but those get abandoned when they ping uncontrollably among other issues.
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:54:58 »
Another image.

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Going to get some community feedback from people about these, and ask about improvements, and issues with them. they'll be shipped around to some people who know their Topre, and if they choose to, they'll post a review online - it's completely their choice.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:57:14 »
Just awesome JChan!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #77 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 11:36:54 »
Would be interested to hear how the 65g feels compared to the Sony Workstation domes.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 12:36:09 »
hey jchan, you are probably already doing this perhaps - think you can forward some of these to Quakemz at the TopClack podcast?

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #79 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 14:13:52 »
exciting news!! finally some more options!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #80 on: Fri, 26 May 2017, 20:50:41 »
Send Some down Under!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #81 on: Sat, 27 May 2017, 11:10:00 »
Count me in.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #82 on: Sat, 27 May 2017, 18:16:46 »
Another image.

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Going to get some community feedback from people about these, and ask about improvements, and issues with them. they'll be shipped around to some people who know their Topre, and if they choose to, they'll post a review online - it's completely their choice.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #83 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 06:18:05 »
Hyped! Also interested to see if anyone can do a comparison with the BKE domes.
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #84 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 10:14:32 »
Hyped! Also interested to see if anyone can do a comparison with the BKE domes.

So I did a comparison for the BKE and my current dome. I don't have an OEM one from HHKB or RF on my person atm.

1. The Topre Dome Replacement has a longer tactility.
2. The BKE dome is a little more "linear" in the beginning, and has a SHARPER, and shorter tactility. The BKE needs less weight.

I personally really like both, and can't decide between either. Of course, take those two points with a grain of salt, as this is what I'm feeling with just pushing the dome with my finger.
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #85 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 15:01:18 »
If the BKE project goes through, my plan is to put BKE domes in my HHKB and these 55g domes in my Novatouch and my 104U.  After using 55g in the HHKB for quite some time, I ended up switching back because there just seems something a bit less special about 55g with the plastic plate.  I still really like the heavier weight in the metal plate boards though, feels really nice.

Of course I should probably try these specific domes in the HHKB as well.  Some people have measured their 55g domes to actuate more like in the 70s, so if these ones are actually 55g it might feel better for me in the HHKB.
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[IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #86 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 15:53:32 »
I'll probably end up jumping in on the BKE domes if that ever happens and buying these too. I wanna put the BKE domes in my type S and these will probably go into a board I have yet to own

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #87 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 21:23:14 »
The BKE Domes, seem like a long way off. From what I've seen, its still in the gauging stage. I don't think it would be anytime soon, hopefully soon but I'm not holding my breath. Hopefully i'll be able to compare these to regular 55g & BKE in the near future though.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #88 on: Sun, 28 May 2017, 23:41:26 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #89 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 00:30:39 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #90 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 05:56:44 »
mentioned it in IC form, but wanna mention it here again: Would love a mixed set so I can make my HHKB variable weighted

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #91 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 21:54:04 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

I got impatient today, and tore apart my RF87u for the domes and springs. But now I have a domeless RF and it looks so deflated and sad...
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #92 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 21:58:25 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

I got impatient today, and tore apart my RF87u for the domes and springs. But now I have a domeless RF and it looks so deflated and sad...
What did you need the springs for?

The weight difference is in the domes.

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #93 on: Mon, 29 May 2017, 23:02:55 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

I got impatient today, and tore apart my RF87u for the domes and springs. But now I have a domeless RF and it looks so deflated and sad...
What did you need the springs for?

The weight difference is in the domes.

The springs are all 5g yeah?

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #94 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 00:48:05 »
In like Flint!

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #95 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 06:42:54 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

I got impatient today, and tore apart my RF87u for the domes and springs. But now I have a domeless RF and it looks so deflated and sad...
What did you need the springs for?

The weight difference is in the domes.

The springs are all 5g yeah?
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #96 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 07:25:07 »
My HHKB Pro JP just came in and I'm REALLY hoping to bump these up to a 55g dome. Let's hope this IC is a success story!

Hopefully i can do the same. Just bought another hhkb jp as well to get some 55g domes for.

I got impatient today, and tore apart my RF87u for the domes and springs. But now I have a domeless RF and it looks so deflated and sad...

Why not put the HHKB domes in the RF87?

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #97 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 13:58:08 »
Another image.

TLDR

Going to get some community feedback from people about these, and ask about improvements, and issues with them. they'll be shipped around to some people who know their Topre, and if they choose to, they'll post a review online - it's completely their choice.

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I'm confused. I keep hearing people talking about BKE domes being reproduced, but the BKE dome pics I find online look much different then these. Are these domes in the picture something else in addition to the BKE dome reproductions?

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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #98 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 14:20:55 »
Another image.

TLDR

Going to get some community feedback from people about these, and ask about improvements, and issues with them. they'll be shipped around to some people who know their Topre, and if they choose to, they'll post a review online - it's completely their choice.

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I'm confused. I keep hearing people talking about BKE domes being reproduced, but the BKE dome pics I find online look much different then these. Are these domes in the picture something else in addition to the BKE dome reproductions?
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First, "standard" 55g domes are going to be made. jchan is working with someone else on a way to reproduce BKE domes, but that's a ways off since they are still in the initial stages.
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Re: [IC] Topre Dome Replacements
« Reply #99 on: Tue, 30 May 2017, 17:09:29 »
Another image.

TLDR

Going to get some community feedback from people about these, and ask about improvements, and issues with them. they'll be shipped around to some people who know their Topre, and if they choose to, they'll post a review online - it's completely their choice.

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I'm confused. I keep hearing people talking about BKE domes being reproduced, but the BKE dome pics I find online look much different then these. Are these domes in the picture something else in addition to the BKE dome reproductions?
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Those are indeed BKE domes. You will need to manually snip off the supports to fit them into a Topre board I believe.

Edit: Found some pictures of said snipping of the nubs on reddit:






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