Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3500183 times)

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1950 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:47:57 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:34:44

the stupid logo that they chose for it

The GH60 are secure in their supremacy. We are nonplussed. Does the Poker 2 offer customizable layouts based upon user preference? We didn't think so.

Yes, the GH60 speak in the Royal 'We.'

LollyWater · « **Reply #1951 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:49:37 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:28:22

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:21:10
I LOL'd at the bold.

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:22:18
LastPilot really likes that programming. But wait, are you sure it's programmable?

Yeah man. People gotta know. The Poker II is programmable. I mean I love the GH60 as much as the next guy but we can't keep ducking our heads in the sand. It exists. Vortex has counterattacked the GH60.

I personally only like it because I'm too lazy to install a full set of LEDs on a GH60.

Too much money for me.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1952 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:52:37 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:45:24

Too much money for me.

The GH60 PCB was $30 and there was an acrylic case for $30. Plus assembly for like $20-30. It's the same price as a Poker 2?

Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:45:24

Um, btw, guys please don't start answering simple questions with simple memes. I don't want to be responsible for the downfall of this thread. It was just a one-time thing, promise.

NOWWW I have a question:
Has there been any news about when the backlit Poker IIs are coming? I cannot find anything on it.

Yes, please don't add memes to the thread anymore ^__^

And I haven't seen any info on the backlit Poker 2 either.

LollyWater · « **Reply #1953 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:56:44 »

The GH60 PCB was $30 and there was an acrylic case for $30. Plus assembly for like $20-30. It's the same price as a Poker 2?

+ Thick PBT caps + switches? Fairly sure I worked it out to be more than that any how?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1954 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:58:35 »

Quote from: LollyWater on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:56:44

The GH60 PCB was $30 and there was an acrylic case for $30. Plus assembly for like $20-30. It's the same price as a Poker 2?

+ Thick PBT caps + switches? Fairly sure I worked it out to be more than that any how?

Oops, forgot that not everyone has extra caps like I do. You're right. More cone of shame action going on right here.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1955 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:03:30 »

I think Vortex's definition of "Thick PBT" may be different from imsto's. I highly doubt these PBT will be like imsto's thick PBT. Don't know if that matters to you.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1956 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:04:42 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:03:30

I think Vortex's definition of "Thick PBT" may be different from imsto's. I highly doubt these PBT will be like imsto's thick PBT. Don't know if that matters to you.

Agreed. The Vortex caps I have are pretty thin. The PBT caps off my FC700R are about as thick as the imsto caps though.

LollyWater · « **Reply #1957 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:24:53 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:04:42

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 24 May 2013, 11:03:30
I think Vortex's definition of "Thick PBT" may be different from imsto's. I highly doubt these PBT will be like imsto's thick PBT. Don't know if that matters to you.

Agreed. The Vortex caps I have are pretty thin. The PBT caps off my FC700R are about as thick as the imsto caps though.

Yeah, I've been hoping for "IMSTO" thick caps. The FC700R did it right.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1958 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 12:59:05 »

GH60 can be cheap if you know what you are doing in parts sourcing. I can do it for total build cost of like $75ish (maybe even less depending on deals) without much trouble. The most trouble is getting old stock Pure/Poker cases to keep that cost down. Finding old G80 to take everything else from for cheap is not so hard.

nubbinator · « **Reply #1959 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 13:15:32 »

Where do you find those cheap G80s? All the ones I see are at least $75 anywhere.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #1960 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 14:03:36 »

Yes I noticed that, too. Ivan may find it easy to acquire those, but I sure don't

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1961 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:09:56 »

It help a lot when you know all the other rebranded ones to search on

and search internationally. US ebay has been pretty dry for awhile though it's true. Also don't be afraid of taobao, just very cautious.

nubbinator · « **Reply #1962 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:31:15 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 24 May 2013, 15:09:56

It help a lot when you know all the other rebranded ones to search on and search internationally. US ebay has been pretty dry for awhile though it's true. Also don't be afraid of taobao, just very cautious.

Taobao and I are great friends, just not Bhiner and I right now. Want to give the newbies like me a point in the right direction with regards to rebranded ones and the like? Or is that a closely guarded secret for you?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #1963 on:** Fri, 24 May 2013, 16:30:08 »

Amiga, Commodore, Apricot, Peacock, NCR, Alcatel, WEY, Scitex, Meto, Olivetti, TA, Nixdorf, Goupil, Blaupunkt, APC, Compaq, etc... some are G80 or G81 only and they didn't use Cherry for any extended period, only certain models so use care. Most of them will be identical to either some variant of 1000, 1800 or 3000 series but there are some unique models as well. Also some were not completely oem'd by Cherry but use their doubleshots or dyesubs on MX or MY switches.

LollyWater · « **Reply #1964 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 00:29:50 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 24 May 2013, 12:59:05

GH60 can be cheap if you know what you are doing in parts sourcing. I can do it for total build cost of like $75ish (maybe even less depending on deals) without much trouble. The most trouble is getting old stock Pure/Poker cases to keep that cost down. Finding old G80 to take everything else from for cheap is not so hard.

Total? Caps and all? Wow

dndlmx · « **Reply #1965 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 01:33:54 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:52:37

The GH60 PCB was $30 and there was an acrylic case for $30. Plus assembly for like $20-30. It's the same price as a Poker 2?

Which one was that?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1966 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 02:25:36 »

Quote from: dnix on Sat, 25 May 2013, 01:33:54

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 24 May 2013, 10:52:37
The GH60 PCB was $30 and there was an acrylic case for $30. Plus assembly for like $20-30. It's the same price as a Poker 2?

Which one was that?

This one from Ali: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40468.0

dndlmx · « **Reply #1967 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 03:57:20 »

Oh, you mean the $45 case...

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1968 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 04:37:53 »

Thought that Takaki's case was going to be about $30

Photekq · « **Reply #1969 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 04:45:11 »

Takaki's doing a gh60 case? I thought he was just doing a TKL one.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1970 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 06:30:32 »

Oh youre right. I blame my stupidity on posting at 5 am or whatever ungodly hour I was at the aiport ^__^

Ominorvas · « **Reply #1971 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:29:18 »

I bought a CM storm QFR with browns, and I liked it at first, but after using it for a couple months I wish it had more tactility, so I was thinking about blues.
I do type quite a lot, but I also play a lot of games, so my question is: are blues still good for gaming?

The_Beast · « **Reply #1972 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:32:46 »

Quote from: Ominorvas on Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:29:18

I bought a CM storm QFR with browns, and I liked it at first, but after using it for a couple months I wish it had more tactility, so I was thinking about blues.
I do type quite a lot, but I also play a lot of games, so my question is: are blues still good for gaming?

Any switch is good for any application. It's more a question of user preference

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1973 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:34:22 »

Quote from: Ominorvas on Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:29:18

I do type quite a lot, but I also play a lot of games, so my question is: are blues still good for gaming?

If you like Blues, play video games with Blues. Its all personal preference. I promise you wont be a better gamer if you get X switch. If there was a magical gamer switch, we'd all have the same switch.

Badwrench · « **Reply #1974 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 10:23:48 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:34:22

Quote from: Ominorvas on Sat, 25 May 2013, 08:29:18
I do type quite a lot, but I also play a lot of games, so my question is: are blues still good for gaming?

If you like Blues, play video games with Blues. Its all personal preference. I promise you wont be a better gamer if you get X switch. If there was a magical gamer switch, we'd all have the same switch.

Exactly this. I game with Blues because I like the feel of them. Do be prepared to have team mates say something about all the noise coming from your mic though. I used to play a lot of SC2, and had a desktop mic. You can guess the results

Lastpilot · « **Reply #1975 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:33:20 »

And if Blues are too loud you can try looking for Whites. Just make sure they are actually MX White and not Clears. There has been some recent confusion about this, since they call clears MX Milk in Asia.

agodinhost · « **Reply #1976 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:53:13 »

Guys, please, I'm looking for cad sources to build an acrylic case to accommodate a few projects that I'm working on ...

daerid · « **Reply #1977 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:57:13 »

Can we at least try to get this thread back on topic?

(See, simple question)

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1978 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 12:22:56 »

Will a qfr top fit on a filco bottom?

agodinhost · « **Reply #1979 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 12:32:23 »

Quote from: daerid on Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:57:13

Can we at least try to get this thread back on topic?

(See, simple question)

It's kinda hard to classify what's an "simple question". IMHO ...

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1980 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:19:10 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:53:13

Guys, please, I'm looking for cad sources to build an acrylic case to accommodate a few projects that I'm working on ...

CAD sources as in you'd like the models/drawings for a case? Those files are usually closely held and are hard to get a hold of. I cannot and would not give files that I have without the express permission of the creators.

Quote from: daerid on Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:57:13

Can we at least try to get this thread back on topic?

(See, simple question)

Pretty sure this got derailed a long time ago. But it's ok, we can still try to answer questions or just say that its complicated and advise ppl to start a new topic.

Photekq · « **Reply #1981 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:24:22 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:53:13

Guys, please, I'm looking for cad sources to build an acrylic case to accommodate a few projects that I'm working on ...

I can supply you with files for any case projects. Please PM me with more details.

agodinhost · « **Reply #1982 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:42:24 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:19:10

CAD sources as in you'd like the models/drawings for a case? Those files are usually closely held and are hard to get a hold of. I cannot and would not give files that I have without the express permission of the creators.

Yes, I do understand - that's why I'm asking.
I'm working on a Cherry/ALPs 60% PCB but when it comes to the case it seems to be a problem.
I want to use it as base and then do a few minor changes on it.
My idea is to publish the project here in the forum anyway ...

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 25 May 2013, 13:24:22

Quote from: agodinhost on Sat, 25 May 2013, 11:53:13
Guys, please, I'm looking for cad sources to build an acrylic case to accommodate a few projects that I'm working on ...
I can supply you with files for any case projects. Please PM me with more details.

Sure! and thanks man!

kelbear · « **Reply #1983 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:26:03 »

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase PBT side-print keycaps?

I couldn't find any off ebay...

Thanks!

mauri · « **Reply #1984 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:31:39 »

Quote from: kelbear on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:26:03

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase PBT side-print keycaps?

I couldn't find any off ebay...

Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/104-PBT-Rainbow-Side-printed-keycaps-MX-cherry-Switches-Keyboard-/300910259274?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460fa62c4a

kelbear · « **Reply #1985 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:33:24 »

Haha yeah, this was the only one I could find.

But they're rainbow... :/. I couldn't find any other options.

Thanks though!

mauri · « **Reply #1986 on:** Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:36:37 »

Quote from: kelbear on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:33:24

Haha yeah, this was the only one I could find.

But they're rainbow... :/. I couldn't find any other options.

Thanks though!

Everyone likes rainbows :3 I've got original filco abs otaku caps I don't need tho

Also there's an ic for pom sideprinted caps which looks promising

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42518.30

agodinhost · « **Reply #1987 on:** Mon, 27 May 2013, 17:40:23 »

Quote from: mauri on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:36:37

Quote from: kelbear on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:33:24
Haha yeah, this was the only one I could find.

But they're rainbow... :/. I couldn't find any other options.

Thanks though!

Everyone likes rainbows :3 I've got original filco abs otaku caps I don't need tho

Also there's an ic for pom sideprinted caps which looks promising

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42518.30

Even for a man?
Here we would say something like "ohhh man, you are soooo gay!!!"
WE WOULD say, I'm not saying ...

Permeability · « **Reply #1988 on:** Mon, 27 May 2013, 21:27:01 »

Is there an equivalent to the flipped spacebar on topres? in other words can you flip the spacebar on a topre board?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1989 on:** Mon, 27 May 2013, 22:55:56 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Mon, 27 May 2013, 17:40:23

Even for a man?
Here we would say something like "ohhh man, you are soooo gay!!!"
WE WOULD say, I'm not saying ...

Pffft, colors are awesome. I'm a proud owner of a Valentine's set and I had it on my work board for a long time.

Quote from: Permeability on Mon, 27 May 2013, 21:27:01

Is there an equivalent to the flipped spacebar on topres? in other words can you flip the spacebar on a topre board?

I don't see why you couldn't. Quick, someone try it!

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #1990 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 00:30:04 »

Did Filco ever release a rare switch TKL board? Or did they just release the standard 4 (blue, brown, red, black) ?

SmallFry · « **Reply #1991 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 00:32:10 »

The latter. They're very moddable however.

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #1992 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 00:33:50 »

That's a shame. Guess ill have to find some clears.

Any keyboard is mod-able to me though.

SmallFry · « **Reply #1993 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 00:40:13 »

This is true, however some of them use unleaded solder which is a PITA.

mauri · « **Reply #1994 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:05:13 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Mon, 27 May 2013, 17:40:23

Quote from: mauri on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:36:37
Quote from: kelbear on Sat, 25 May 2013, 18:33:24
Haha yeah, this was the only one I could find.

But they're rainbow... :/. I couldn't find any other options.

Thanks though!

Everyone likes rainbows :3 I've got original filco abs otaku caps I don't need tho

Also there's an ic for pom sideprinted caps which looks promising

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42518.30
Even for a man?
Here we would say something like "ohhh man, you are soooo gay!!!"
WE WOULD say, I'm not saying ...

People can say a lot of things, doesn't mean I care

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #1995 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:20:13 »

anyone have one of These and is it worth it?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1996 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:25:10 »

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:20:13

anyone have one of These and is it worth it?

Just an FYI that board uses cherry 'MY' switches not MX switches, that is all the info I can help with

SmallFry · « **Reply #1997 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:25:59 »

Not that specific model, as that is the G81 series meaning MY switches. I have a G80-1800, which contains MX switches. Inlikeflynn is the guy to talk to if you want to get ahold of one of the G80 series (or G81 for cap stripping/case salvaging.). Dolch keyboards often can be snagged for cheap (once the caps are stripped) if you are in the market for one. All in all, not worth the MY switches. Also, 'Coffe' is spelt wrong in your signature

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1998 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:29:53 »

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 28 May 2013, 07:20:13

anyone have one of These and is it worth it?

Also, if you want a white one (for the case or something), you can get them on eBay for $30 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14096657369

dadgh · « **Reply #1999 on:** Tue, 28 May 2013, 11:07:49 »

What's the cheapest/convenient option for effectively lubing my new ergo-clears? I don't have time/money to track down some Krytox 103 and I only plan on lubing my own board.

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