Duck Viper and Eagle Group Buy

[Fnzzy]

Got my inserts today, thanks Elton! Board looks a lot more complete now! Only waiting for cyan LEDs and the courage to replace the side LEDs :x

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Are you going to desolder/resolder the whole board to put the LEDs in?

No, I just have to put them through the hole and solder them onto the PCB. Shouldn't take too long.

[JaccoW]

Awesome! Now I need to decide if I should make one of my sets look frosted.

YES...


No Frosty


Yes Frosty

[Razor Lotus]

Got my inserts yesterday! Thanks Elton

Awesome! Now I need to decide if I should make one of my sets look frosted.

YES...

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Yes Frosty

Wow man looks good!

Btw, what LEDs are you using? That colour looks really great

[JaccoW]

Wow man looks good!
Btw, what LEDs are you using? That colour looks really great

Margon assembled mine but they seem like regular red leds. It's the stainless plate with the clear tops that causes this "fire/lava" effect on camera. It is a little bit more reddish IRL.

[feizor]

Ah I see the clear switch tops!

[Synjin]

Can anyone possibly help me program my viper? Btw wher eis the default ctrl key for this?

[keyit]

Can anyone possibly help me program my viper? Btw wher eis the default ctrl key for this?

what do you need help with exactly?

[nuclearsandwich]

Can anyone possibly help me program my viper? Btw wher eis the default ctrl key for this?

working with synjin via PM.

[Sygaldry]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

[billnye]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

[Sygaldry]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

But my only Cherry set (Classic Beige Otaku) is missing a 1.75u Right Shift 

[billnye]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

But my only Cherry set (Classic Beige Otaku) is missing a 1.75u Right Shift 

Gotta get the full right shift fam. fn was meant to be on the bottom row anyway

[Sygaldry]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

But my only Cherry set (Classic Beige Otaku) is missing a 1.75u Right Shift 

Gotta get the full right shift fam. fn was meant to be on the bottom row anyway

Noooo, with less keys on the bottom row, it's hard to find a place to fit the FN

Plus, I love the HHKB split Shift/FN

Push comes to shove, I'll just wait to score a GMK CYMW kit or something =/

[HoffmanMyster]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

Billnye420 is right.  (what has this world come to)

Cherry is best.  If you're having issues with cap sizes, I'd try to find a CMYK or other set that can flesh out the missing caps.  But that's obviously a lot of work, I don't mean to make it seem easy.  But IMO it's worth it since Cherry profile is best.  )

[billnye]

So what's the general consensus on the preferred keycap profile for these boards?

I'm trying to decide whether I want Granites (DSA) or Classic Beige Otaku (Cherry Profile) on my Viper (which finally touched down Stateside and recently got through customs!).

Cherry profile is always best profile.

But my only Cherry set (Classic Beige Otaku) is missing a 1.75u Right Shift 

Gotta get the full right shift fam. fn was meant to be on the bottom row anyway

Noooo, with less keys on the bottom row, it's hard to find a place to fit the FN

Plus, I love the HHKB split Shift/FN

Push comes to shove, I'll just wait to score a GMK CYMW kit or something =/

I might be able to help you with that

Send me a pm if you are interested in a set

[demik]

1800 shift master race

[Sygaldry]

1800 shift master race

Already have a laser printed set. Don't like

[demik]

don't see what that has to do with the size of the 1800 shift but okay o.O

[Sygaldry]

don't see what that has to do with the size of the 1800 shift but okay o.O

Its a laser printed 1800 set, I don't like it

I wish it was dye sub

[demik]

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[Synjin]

Those vortex thick PBT keycaps being sold on Massdrop occasionally are all cherry profiles aren't they?

[Vintage]

I think the doubleshot PBT is OEM

[HoffmanMyster]

don't see what that has to do with the size of the 1800 shift but okay o.O

Its a laser printed 1800 set, I don't like it

I wish it was dye sub

I think you're missing the point.  You made a comment about wanting a short right shift, so demik said 1800 layouts have short right shifts.  Then you said that you have a laser printed 1800 set and you don't like it.  That's irrelevant.  If you don't want lasered caps, don't buy lasered caps.

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[Sygaldry]

don't see what that has to do with the size of the 1800 shift but okay o.O

Its a laser printed 1800 set, I don't like it

I wish it was dye sub

I think you're missing the point.  You made a comment about wanting a short right shift, so demik said 1800 layouts have short right shifts.  Then you said that you have a laser printed 1800 set and you don't like it.  That's irrelevant.  If you don't want lasered caps, don't buy lasered caps.

??

no I didn't miss the point

Just stated that I have a set of 1800 caps and wish they were dye subbed.

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[demik]

well i like turtles but i wish they were penguins

[Sygaldry]

well i like turtles but i wish they were penguins

If I realized I would be gang raped for posting my thoughts on one particular iteration of a keyset I would have refrained from responding.... nvm.... what was I expecting... this is GH after all... keyboards are our weapon of choice.

You win. Sry for offending you.

TIL: be very careful when responding to demik

[billnye]

Those vortex thick PBT keycaps being sold on Massdrop occasionally are all cherry profiles aren't they?

I think the doubleshot PBT is OEM

Yes they're OEM

[Synjin]

oh. I need some cherry profile keys to try on my viper since I found out that the SA3 nuclears do not fit the right way and the sides/edges scrape partially on to the Alu casing.

[deci]

Those vortex thick PBT keycaps being sold on Massdrop occasionally are all cherry profiles aren't they?

the black ones that are blank or laser etched are cherry profile
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/vortex-pbt-keycaps
i have blank ones and they are pretty nice although they are more of a very dark grey than an actual black.

the double shot ones however are oem.

either way the profile should be in the description.

[demik]

well i like turtles but i wish they were penguins

If I realized I would be gang raped for posting my thoughts on one particular iteration of a keyset I would have refrained from responding.... nvm.... what was I expecting... this is GH after all... keyboards are our weapon of choice.

You win. Sry for offending you.

TIL: be very careful when responding to demik

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you didn't offend me. just your reply threw me off since i was agreeing with you on the short right shift then you said you didn't like it o.O

[Sygaldry]

well i like turtles but i wish they were penguins

If I realized I would be gang raped for posting my thoughts on one particular iteration of a keyset I would have refrained from responding.... nvm.... what was I expecting... this is GH after all... keyboards are our weapon of choice.

You win. Sry for offending you.

TIL: be very careful when responding to demik

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you didn't offend me. just your reply threw me off since i was agreeing with you on the short right shift then you said you didn't like it o.O

Ah, in that case I was probably just unclear with my initial post. My bad.

All I meant to convey is that even though I am super sure of using a short right shift, I am reluctant to use the one from my own 1800 set which is laser printed and feels completely different to the touch from my Otaku Classic Beige set. I was directing my "dislike" towards my particular 1800 keyset not against the 1800 keyset in general or your post.

[tjweir]

Nothing is soldered yet, but I finally had some time to get working on my Viper.

It's a motley mix of switches, but it's all part of a plan I swear.

[DrHubblePhD]

Nothing is soldered yet, but I finally had some time to get working on my Viper.

It's a motley mix of switches, but it's all part of a plan I swear.

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Nice red switch covers! 

[tjweir]

Nothing is soldered yet, but I finally had some time to get working on my Viper.

It's a motley mix of switches, but it's all part of a plan I swear.

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Nice red switch covers! 

Thanks, I have white as well, but the white covers and the clear stems look weird together.

[Sygaldry]

Just curious... is anyone building/has anyone built their Vipers/Eagles with Alps/Matias switches?

[demik]

my viper stayed with me for a total of about 2 weeks (never assembled)

good bye viper.

[StylinGreymon]

my viper stayed with me for a total of about 2 weeks (never assembled)

good bye viper.

You sold it, or something?

[tjcaustin]

my viper stayed with me for a total of about 2 weeks (never assembled)

good bye viper.

mfw demik sold another faux hhkb

[demik]

my viper stayed with me for a total of about 2 weeks (never assembled)

good bye viper.

You sold it, or something?

yup.

true hhkb 4 lyfe

[jorgenslee]

Here's my unassembled Viper with the insert I got yesterday. Sanded with 260 for the frosted look.

2nd picture is an over exposure though but I kinda like the effect.

[JaccoW]

Here's my unassembled Viper with the insert I got yesterday. Sanded with 260 for the frosted look.
2nd picture is an over exposure though but I kinda like the effect.

That looks great! Seems like a coarser grit gives an even more diffused look.

[jorgenslee]

Here's my unassembled Viper with the insert I got yesterday. Sanded with 260 for the frosted look.
2nd picture is an over exposure though but I kinda like the effect.

That looks great! Seems like a coarser grit gives an even more diffused look.

Yeah I guess, I think we could use 100 on the side of the LED. Since it is hidden it does not matter.

[billnye]

Here's my unassembled Viper with the insert I got yesterday. Sanded with 260 for the frosted look.

2nd picture is an over exposure though but I kinda like the effect.

That looks great! Looks like I'm switching grit haha

[Fnzzy]

Alright looks like I need to detach my inserts and put them into the freezer because now I want that frosted look as well!

[ceflame]

Anyone need a set of acrylic inserts? I'm willing to hand it off at cost + shipping.

[billnye]

If anyone wants a viper plate I can send it to you for shipping cost only!

[geogga]

someone give me the whole package 

[Sygaldry]

If anyone wants a viper plate I can send it to you for shipping cost only!

I wonder if it would be possible to mod the case to fit alps switches. 

[jorgenslee]

If anyone wants a viper plate I can send it to you for shipping cost only!

I'm interested. how much shipped to phil?

[billnye]

If anyone wants a viper plate I can send it to you for shipping cost only!

I'm interested. how much shipped to phil?

I'll pm you!