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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16200 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 08:36:48 »
All in all, get one whichever is cheaper?
That's personal preference. I know little of Rosewill but I would buy the Leopold if it were for myself.

I had a Rosewill several (five-ish?) years ago. At that time, they often had issues with the USB port failing -- that's what happened to mine, I ended up stripping it for parts. Don't know if that's been remedied in more recent batches or not though.


it did, that was RK-9000 model, this is RK-9000v2, the have comletely changed USB port, so no problems there, and the logo is not white anymore, it is matte black so it does not pop into eyes... All in all , I have ordered it, and I am also getting, just a little later, IKBC CD108, and I am also waiting for Carbon keycaps to arrive. Those will be mounted on Rosewill... for IKBC I have a mix of black & white doubleshots

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16201 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 12:41:11 »
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16202 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 19:42:16 »
All in all, get one whichever is cheaper?
That's personal preference. I know little of Rosewill but I would buy the Leopold if it were for myself.

I had a Rosewill several (five-ish?) years ago. At that time, they often had issues with the USB port failing -- that's what happened to mine, I ended up stripping it for parts. Don't know if that's been remedied in more recent batches or not though.


it did, that was RK-9000 model, this is RK-9000v2, the have comletely changed USB port, so no problems there, and the logo is not white anymore, it is matte black so it does not pop into eyes... All in all , I have ordered it, and I am also getting, just a little later, IKBC CD108, and I am also waiting for Carbon keycaps to arrive. Those will be mounted on Rosewill... for IKBC I have a mix of black & white doubleshots

Glad to hear that issue has been resolved then! Other than that, it was a good board. Mine was reds, which I didn't end up liking, but it was fairly solid for the price.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16203 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 01:01:53 »
Quote from: user 18

Glad to hear that issue has been resolved then! Other than that, it was a good board. Mine was reds, which I didn't end up liking, but it was fairly solid for the price.

I have ordered Blue switches version, will see... For now I have Cherry MX Brown and on the other kb Kailh Browns, which have stiffer spring and it is a little bit better than cherry browns (no accidental pressing of the switch like with cherry)...

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16204 on: Sun, 18 February 2018, 03:35:07 »
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16205 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 04:15:53 »
Hi All,

I've just put together a Satan60 and am having some trouble with programming.
How do I add a split shift in?
When I make my hex file in msys2, it says ""KEYMAP_COMBOKB" passed 63 arguments, but takes just 62"
Does that mean the PCB can only handle 62 keys?

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16206 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 04:36:51 »
Welcome to GH Combonaut :)

I'm not familiar with msys2 but that sounds like a tmk/qmk error which happens when you use the wrong layout.  If there's a hole on the PCB you can certainly put a switch in there...

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16207 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 04:59:26 »
it says ""KEYMAP_COMBOKB" passed 63 arguments, but takes just 62"
Make sure you don't have any commas at the end of the array.
e.g. like this:
Code: [Select]
KC_LALT, KC_SPACE, KC_LCTLRather than:
Code: [Select]
KC_LALT, KC_SPACE, KC_LCTL,
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« Reply #16208 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 05:43:15 »
Thanks guys,

TalkingTree, when you say end of an array is that each row?
Might try to mod someone else's keymap first suicidal_orange, as msys is the only firmware I've used so far!

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16209 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 05:58:47 »
TalkingTree, when you say end of an array is that each row?
Last row. That's where actually the array ends. Rows are broken into different lines for the human user convenience, that's why you see a backslash at the end of every row but the last one.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16210 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 07:35:11 »
If I am to practice soldering, where can I get some cheap stuff to solder on that I can try out?

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16211 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 08:33:52 »
If I am to practice soldering, where can I get some cheap stuff to solder on that I can try out?


Ebay should have some used boards you could get for a cheap price.
I used some of my cheaper mech boards to practice on.
You could buy a really cheap board just to practice on, or they have soldering practice kits on ebay and amazon.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16212 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 09:27:58 »
Any dead electronic device will do so have a look at a recycling centre - the power supplies in pretty much everything have through hole capacitors which are much like switch pins when it comes to desoldering.  Just make sure they've been unplugged for days, getting shocked by mains powered caps still hurts!
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16213 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 10:48:30 »
I practiced soldering on none other than an old VCR I had laying around at the time. You'll gradually get better at it the more you do it.
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« Reply #16214 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 04:17:31 »
Expanding on that, any tips for a beginner soldering station?

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« Reply #16215 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 05:17:49 »
Expanding on that, any tips for a beginner soldering station?

Depends on how serious you are about soldering in the future. If it's a skill that you will maintain and upkeep, I highly recommend the Aoyue 701A++ (http://amzn.to/2sINInn). The Aoyue is a Hakko clone that is very close to Hakko quality for much cheaper. The iron comes with a vacuum to remove solder fumes and the station comes with a desoldering gun as well which makes desoldering take about 1/4 as long as using an iron and pump/wick. I use the Aoyue for everything and the temperature control is an excellent feature.

If you think you'll solder just once and probably never pick it up again, I did my first few boards with a Weller SP40NUS (http://amzn.to/2BIu8uf) and used a cheap iron stand and desoldering pump with it.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16216 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 05:44:51 »
Expanding on that, any tips for a beginner soldering station?

Depends on how serious you are about soldering in the future. If it's a skill that you will maintain and upkeep, I highly recommend the Aoyue 701A++ (http://amzn.to/2sINInn). The Aoyue is a Hakko clone that is very close to Hakko quality for much cheaper. The iron comes with a vacuum to remove solder fumes and the station comes with a desoldering gun as well which makes desoldering take about 1/4 as long as using an iron and pump/wick. I use the Aoyue for everything and the temperature control is an excellent feature.

If you think you'll solder just once and probably never pick it up again, I did my first few boards with a Weller SP40NUS (http://amzn.to/2BIu8uf) and used a cheap iron stand and desoldering pump with it.
I´d say get something with a thermometer, that way it's much easier to receive advice if you haven't soldered before :)
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« Reply #16217 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 09:59:15 »
Expanding on that, any tips for a beginner soldering station?

Depends on how serious you are about soldering in the future. If it's a skill that you will maintain and upkeep, I highly recommend the Aoyue 701A++ (http://amzn.to/2sINInn). The Aoyue is a Hakko clone that is very close to Hakko quality for much cheaper. The iron comes with a vacuum to remove solder fumes and the station comes with a desoldering gun as well which makes desoldering take about 1/4 as long as using an iron and pump/wick. I use the Aoyue for everything and the temperature control is an excellent feature.

If you think you'll solder just once and probably never pick it up again, I did my first few boards with a Weller SP40NUS (http://amzn.to/2BIu8uf) and used a cheap iron stand and desoldering pump with it.
I´d say get something with a thermometer, that way it's much easier to receive advice if you haven't soldered before :)
Alright I found one in my country with a thermometer.
Seems like a decent entry-level station so I'm going to try it out.
I can't seem to find the one you've mentioned in my country Blaise. But I'll consider getting it off Aliexpress or something similar if this is for me.
Thank you guys for your advice.

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« Reply #16218 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:12:21 »
It might be the case that you can find Hakkos in Denmark. Considering the shipping costs to get an Aoyue there, it would probably make a lot more sense if you just bought a Hakko. Granted, they are expensive but worth it for serious soldering. Looks like this site might have what you need. https://www.cypax.dk/hakko
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« Reply #16219 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 01:25:19 »
It might be the case that you can find Hakkos in Denmark. Considering the shipping costs to get an Aoyue there, it would probably make a lot more sense if you just bought a Hakko. Granted, they are expensive but worth it for serious soldering. Looks like this site might have what you need. https://www.cypax.dk/hakko
Thank you for the link. I found one in my price range in there and I'll consider getting it.

I just realized that there's a plate in the DIY kit I bought and I purchased PCB zealio switches. Looks like I've gotta mod all 100 of the switches I bought.
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« Reply #16220 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 05:25:00 »


It might be the case that you can find Hakkos in Denmark. Considering the shipping costs to get an Aoyue there, it would probably make a lot more sense if you just bought a Hakko. Granted, they are expensive but worth it for serious soldering. Looks like this site might have what you need. https://www.cypax.dk/hakko
Thank you for the link. I found one in my price range in there and I'll consider getting it.

I just realized that there's a plate in the DIY kit I bought and I purchased PCB zealio switches. Looks like I've gotta mod all 100 of the switches I bought.
Womp womp.  :))

Does the PCB not have the holes for the switch legs to fit in?

Using PCB mount switches with a plate isn't an issue if the PCB has the extra leg holes.

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« Reply #16221 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 06:09:50 »


It might be the case that you can find Hakkos in Denmark. Considering the shipping costs to get an Aoyue there, it would probably make a lot more sense if you just bought a Hakko. Granted, they are expensive but worth it for serious soldering. Looks like this site might have what you need. https://www.cypax.dk/hakko
Thank you for the link. I found one in my price range in there and I'll consider getting it.

I just realized that there's a plate in the DIY kit I bought and I purchased PCB zealio switches. Looks like I've gotta mod all 100 of the switches I bought.
Womp womp.  :))

Does the PCB not have the holes for the switch legs to fit in?

Using PCB mount switches with a plate isn't an issue if the PCB has the extra leg holes.

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I don't have the PCB yet, but I'll definitely check for that before I start modding the switches, thank you.

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16222 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 11:16:49 »
I think I just broke one of the switches under the shift key on my Leopold MX Brown board. I'm somewhat new to this so it could just be that it's normal for the switch to come out of the socket. I pulled the keycap off and the left switch (of the 3) got pulled out off the stabilizer under the board. The other two are still in place.

How can I fix it? Do I need to re-assemble the board? Please tell me  no.
Images attached here: https://imgur.com/a/LwXJa
You'll notice the left switch is elevated, because it's not depressed underneath as the one on the right is. That's the problematic one, on the left
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« Reply #16223 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 11:31:16 »
I think I just broke one of the switches under the shift key on my Leopold MX Brown board. I'm somewhat new to this so it could just be that it's normal for the switch to come out of the socket. I pulled the keycap off and the left switch (of the 3) got pulled out off the stabilizer under the board. The other two are still in place.

How can I fix it? Do I need to re-assemble the board? Please tell me  no.
Images attached here: https://imgur.com/a/LwXJa
You'll notice the left switch is elevated, because it's not depressed underneath as the one on the right is. That's the problematic one, on the left

With the keycap off, pull the right side stabilizer insert (the grey inner part) up. At the same time, reach in on the left side with a small flat blade screwdriver and try to re-seat the wire inside the insert on the left side. Then you'll need to try and *click* the wire back into the clip part of the stabilizer housing. It would be easier to visualize it if you had one there you could look at. Worst case, you have to desolder that one switch and remove it, remove the stabilizer from the plate, assemble the stabilizer, clip stabilizer into the plate, then re-insert the switch and solder it in.
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« Reply #16224 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 11:32:27 »
Why are some OTD keyboards valued over $10k? or why are they valued so high?
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« Reply #16225 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 11:34:41 »
Why are some OTD keyboards valued over $10k? or why are they valued so high?

Rarity. Korea-only availability, etc.
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« Reply #16226 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 12:25:10 »
Why are some OTD keyboards valued over $10k? or why are they valued so high?

Rarity. Korea-only availability, etc.

Acoustics?
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16227 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 12:27:42 »
I think I just broke one of the switches under the shift key on my Leopold MX Brown board. I'm somewhat new to this so it could just be that it's normal for the switch to come out of the socket. I pulled the keycap off and the left switch (of the 3) got pulled out off the stabilizer under the board. The other two are still in place.

How can I fix it? Do I need to re-assemble the board? Please tell me  no.
Images attached here: https://imgur.com/a/LwXJa
You'll notice the left switch is elevated, because it's not depressed underneath as the one on the right is. That's the problematic one, on the left

With the keycap off, pull the right side stabilizer insert (the grey inner part) up. At the same time, reach in on the left side with a small flat blade screwdriver and try to re-seat the wire inside the insert on the left side. Then you'll need to try and *click* the wire back into the clip part of the stabilizer housing. It would be easier to visualize it if you had one there you could look at. Worst case, you have to desolder that one switch and remove it, remove the stabilizer from the plate, assemble the stabilizer, clip stabilizer into the plate, then re-insert the switch and solder it in.

Didn't fully grasp that. What I've done is try to lift the silver stabilizer (resembling a costar stabilizer) under the switch to the point where I can fit the switch mount (not sure what it's called, the lack plastic piece I showed in the picture) into it. Hasn't worked thus far.

Can I pull off the right switch, so that I can then life the silver stabilizer bar up completely, and then re-seat both of the plastic pieces?

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« Reply #16228 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 13:23:58 »
Didn't fully grasp that. What I've done is try to lift the silver stabilizer (resembling a costar stabilizer) under the switch to the point where I can fit the switch mount (not sure what it's called, the lack plastic piece I showed in the picture) into it. Hasn't worked thus far.

Can I pull off the right switch, so that I can then life the silver stabilizer bar up completely, and then re-seat both of the plastic pieces?

Right, you have to do that AND you have to snap the bar into the part of the stabilizer housing where it clips in. It's almost impossible to see this junction on a plate mounted stabilizer, so I'll show you where it clips in on this image of a PCB mount stabilizer:

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16229 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 13:30:27 »
Ok, I'll work on that, thanks.

I'm having trouble pulling off the right switch mount (the one that I never had a problem with). Is there a direction I should pull in to remove it so I can then play with the stabilizer bar?

Edit: I posted more pictures here of the left switch mount piece I'm referring to (the one that came out).
Did I break it, or does it look ok?

Pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/FTdOZ
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16230 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 14:02:00 »
Ok, I'll work on that, thanks.

I'm having trouble pulling off the right switch mount (the one that I never had a problem with). Is there a direction I should pull in to remove it so I can then play with the stabilizer bar?

Edit: I posted more pictures here of the left switch mount piece I'm referring to (the one that came out).
Did I break it, or does it look ok?

Pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/FTdOZ

It might be broken, as they usually have two little "feet" on the bottom. But it should still work. People clip stabilizers all the time.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16231 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 14:29:03 »
Ok, I have a flathead screw driver. Just need to get this right one off
Also, which way does this piece face? The one I was holding in the most recent image. Is the back piece with the tail supposed to face up or down?
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« Reply #16232 on: Fri, 23 February 2018, 14:42:06 »
There should be a side with two square holes, and that's the side the wire goes into.
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« Reply #16233 on: Sat, 24 February 2018, 11:55:02 »
I'm planning to order a m60-a when it's available in march and am trying to order my switches (and stabilizers?) beforehand so I get everything in before the case arrives. I got some questions regarding that:

  • will zealios fit the hot swap pcb, which the m60-a uses?
  • which stabilizers should I get - do I even need any?
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16234 on: Sat, 24 February 2018, 12:22:11 »
I'm planning to order a m60-a when it's available in march and am trying to order my switches (and stabilizers?) beforehand so I get everything in before the case arrives. I got some questions regarding that:

  • will zealios fit the hot swap pcb, which the m60-a uses?
  • which stabilizers should I get - do I even need any?
  • zealios 67g vs zilen zealios 67g?

thanks for your help!

Not sure what PCB the M60-A uses - I see a picture of a keyboard that looks like a HHKB layout on RAMA's facebook but nothing else, so I'll keep it general.

Basically any key that's bigger than 1.75u and smaller than 3u needs a 2u stabiliser.  On a standard ISO board that's one each for backspace, right shift and enter.  For the HHKB layout you would only need one for Enter and one for left shift.  Or you could probably have a hybrid with an ISO left shift, PCB permitting (most PCBs support ISO) or a standard backspace... the joys of a custom board :)

In addition to this if you're planning on having a big space bar you'll need either a 6.25u (standard) or 7u stabiliser to match, or if you go for a split spacebar you'll need two more 2u ones.

Zealio pins are standard size so should fit the hot swap sockets.

I won't comment on choice of switch as that's personal preference.  Unless someone who sits near you would like your board to be quiet...
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16235 on: Sat, 24 February 2018, 13:01:30 »
I'm planning to order a m60-a when it's available in march and am trying to order my switches (and stabilizers?) beforehand so I get everything in before the case arrives. I got some questions regarding that:

  • will zealios fit the hot swap pcb, which the m60-a uses?
  • which stabilizers should I get - do I even need any?
  • zealios 67g vs zilen zealios 67g?

Thanks for your answers! Zeal has a stabiliser set as groupbuy, which includes 2 2u stabilizers and 1x6,25 u + 1x7u, with that I should be able to build either, right?

thanks for your help!

Not sure what PCB the M60-A uses - I see a picture of a keyboard that looks like a HHKB layout on RAMA's facebook but nothing else, so I'll keep it general.

Basically any key that's bigger than 1.75u and smaller than 3u needs a 2u stabiliser.  On a standard ISO board that's one each for backspace, right shift and enter.  For the HHKB layout you would only need one for Enter and one for left shift.  Or you could probably have a hybrid with an ISO left shift, PCB permitting (most PCBs support ISO) or a standard backspace... the joys of a custom board :)

In addition to this if you're planning on having a big space bar you'll need either a 6.25u (standard) or 7u stabiliser to match, or if you go for a split spacebar you'll need two more 2u ones.

Zealio pins are standard size so should fit the hot swap sockets.

I won't comment on choice of switch as that's personal preference.  Unless someone who sits near you would like your board to be quiet...
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16236 on: Sat, 24 February 2018, 13:09:38 »
Thanks for your answers! Zeal has a stabiliser set as groupbuy, which includes 2 2u stabilizers and 1x6,25 u + 1x7u, with that I should be able to build either, right?

thanks for your help!
Yes that will build the HHKB layout shown so if it's a fixed layout you're good :)
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16237 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 12:25:49 »
I'm planning to switch to HHK Pro, right now, I'm using a TKL keyboard. I want to map my keys like the HHK. this means that I want my arrow keys to be in the letters area. The reason I want to do this is that I want to test the HHK layout before I buy it. Any suggestions on how I can do this. I'm using a realforce TKL right now.

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16238 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 12:27:10 »
I'm planning to switch to HHK Pro, right now, I'm using a TKL keyboard. I want to map my keys like the HHK. this means that I want my arrow keys to be in the letters area. The reason I want to do this is that I want to test the HHK layout before I buy it. Any suggestions on how I can do this. I'm using a realforce TKL right now.
I would use an auto hotkey script for that :)
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16239 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 12:35:58 »
I'm planning to switch to HHK Pro, right now, I'm using a TKL keyboard. I want to map my keys like the HHK. this means that I want my arrow keys to be in the letters area. The reason I want to do this is that I want to test the HHK layout before I buy it. Any suggestions on how I can do this. I'm using a realforce TKL right now.
I would use an auto hotkey script for that :)

Did you mean AutoHotkey script ?
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/


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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16240 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 12:44:40 »
I'm planning to switch to HHK Pro, right now, I'm using a TKL keyboard. I want to map my keys like the HHK. this means that I want my arrow keys to be in the letters area. The reason I want to do this is that I want to test the HHK layout before I buy it. Any suggestions on how I can do this. I'm using a realforce TKL right now.
I would use an auto hotkey script for that :)

Did you mean AutoHotkey script ?
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/
Yes or a similar program, AHK is a good program tho!
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16241 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 14:08:03 »
I'm planning to switch to HHK Pro, right now, I'm using a TKL keyboard. I want to map my keys like the HHK. this means that I want my arrow keys to be in the letters area. The reason I want to do this is that I want to test the HHK layout before I buy it. Any suggestions on how I can do this. I'm using a realforce TKL right now.
I would use an auto hotkey script for that :)

Did you mean AutoHotkey script ?
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/
Yes or a similar program, AHK is a good program tho!

I found a nice script online that mimics the HHK then I modified it to disable everything else like the arrow keys home/end f1-f12 etc.

https://github.com/lancecontreras/boilerplate/blob/master/AutoHotkey.ahk

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16242 on: Thu, 01 March 2018, 00:55:16 »
Is this good lube for one's switches? 
Krytox GPL 202 https://www.amazon.com/Chemours-D12428324-Krytox-GPL202-Grease/dp/B073Y56KCF
It will go on Kailh Box Black switches.

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16243 on: Thu, 01 March 2018, 02:00:50 »
I'm not sure if it has been asked before, but I can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere. So here goes:

Let's say I have artisan keycaps made of clear resin (think JellyKey, Latrialum, BreakWood), will it get hazy/opaque (loses its shine) over time with normal use?
If yes, any household item I can use to buff it back to original shine?
Some recommended toothpaste but I'm not sure if it has abrasives in it. Will something like NOVUS work?

Thanks!


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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16244 on: Sat, 03 March 2018, 03:58:12 »
How do you remove the spacebar of the model f at? You just pull, or does it require some magic like the model f xt? thanks

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16245 on: Sat, 03 March 2018, 07:52:50 »
How do you remove the spacebar of the model f at? You just pull, or does it require some magic like the model f xt? thanks

It is mostly the same. There is a long black "undercarriage" that must be installed from below.
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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16246 on: Sat, 03 March 2018, 08:40:11 »
How do you remove the spacebar of the model f at? You just pull, or does it require some magic like the model f xt? thanks

It is mostly the same. There is a long black "undercarriage" that must be installed from below.

Thanks, I'll open the plates and then work from below. I thought that you could just pull the spacebar like other caps but it didn't move...

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16247 on: Sun, 04 March 2018, 12:37:25 »
I've noticed that on mechanicalkeyboards.com some of their switch options are labeled like this: (Clear Cherry MX / Chinese: White)
Are these any different than regular clear cherry switches ?


Here's an example: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1895

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16248 on: Sun, 04 March 2018, 13:23:47 »
I've noticed that on mechanicalkeyboards.com some of their switch options are labeled like this: (Clear Cherry MX / Chinese: White)
Are these any different than regular clear cherry switches ?

Here's an example: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1895

That's just a matter of Chinese terminology / script. In Chinese, MX Clears are "white axis" and MX Whites are "milk axis".

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Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Reply #16249 on: Sun, 04 March 2018, 21:04:30 »
That's just a matter of Chinese terminology / script. In Chinese, MX Clears are "white axis" and MX Whites are "milk axis".


Thank you!