Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[Sifo]

Clears and Browns have different stems. I've been noticing people thinking otherwise around the forums lately.

[naokira]

Do leds shine through a thick pbt keycap if its white? Mines do don't know if the led is just too strong or what.

Though the stock pbt of poker II doesn't shine through.

[SpAmRaY]

Do leds shine through a thick pbt keycap if its white? Mines do don't know if the led is just too strong or what.

Though the stock pbt of poker II doesn't shine through.

I think that's normal. There have neem some pictures posted in this thread that show that.

[CPTBadAss]

Do leds shine through a thick pbt keycap if its white? Mines do don't know if the led is just too strong or what.

Though the stock pbt of poker II doesn't shine through.

I think that's normal. There have neem some pictures posted in this thread that show that.

From here.

[naokira]

Thanks for the info. I think they don't shine with darker colors, provided that its a thick pbt.

[Photekq]

Is there anywhere I can buy round LEDs that don't require shaving? I just don't like the look of the square ones..

[jdcarpe]

Is there anywhere I can buy round LEDs that don't require shaving? I just don't like the look of the square ones..

Just buy regular 3mm (T1) LEDs. Sometimes you will have a problem with really thick keycaps, though.

[Dubsgalore]

Is there anywhere I can buy round LEDs that don't require shaving? I just don't like the look of the square ones..

Just buy regular 3mm (T1) LEDs. Sometimes you will have a problem with really thick keycaps, though.

If someone where to be using GMK/Cherry caps, would T1 LEDs be a problem?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Is there anywhere I can buy round LEDs that don't require shaving? I just don't like the look of the square ones..

Just buy regular 3mm (T1) LEDs. Sometimes you will have a problem with really thick keycaps, though.

If someone where to be using GMK/Cherry caps, would T1 LEDs be a problem?

Majority of round LEDs (even T1 and 3mm) will have that small lip on the bottom. If you don't file down that nub sticking out, it won't be seated in the switch housing correctly. This will be a problem for ALL thick caps, including cherry/GMK ABS and imsto PBT.

Looking at datasheet is the best bet to see if those nubs are present. If you're buying those generic T1 LEDs from China that has no datasheet, then nearly all of them will have that bump you'll have to file.

[Photekq]

Majority of round LEDs (even T1 and 3mm) will have that small lip on the bottom. If you don't file down that nub sticking out, it won't be seated in the switch housing correctly. This will be a problem for ALL thick caps, including cherry/GMK ABS and imsto PBT.

Are there any available that don't require filing down that you know of?

[jdcarpe]

Majority of round LEDs (even T1 and 3mm) will have that small lip on the bottom. If you don't file down that nub sticking out, it won't be seated in the switch housing correctly. This will be a problem for ALL thick caps, including cherry/GMK ABS and imsto PBT.

Are there any available that don't require filing down that you know of?

2x3x4 rectangular

[blueasjim]

Is the Tsangan kit not the right fit for the Vortex Pure? That shift key looks too small.

[jdcarpe]

Is the Tsangan kit not the right fit for the Vortex Pure? That shift key looks too small.

Tsangan compatibility kit includes "1800" shift, or 1.75-unit shift, same as on the Vortex KBT Pure.

[blueasjim]

Is the Tsangan kit not the right fit for the Vortex Pure? That shift key looks too small.

Tsangan compatibility kit includes "1800" shift, or 1.75-unit shift, same as on the Vortex KBT Pure.

Thank you, jd.

[nathairtras]

Where can I buy a Pure with whites shipping CONUS?

Only store I have found is i kbtrace.com but that is in EU.  It will ship here, but wondering if I have other options or if that is it.  ANSI layout.


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[CPTBadAss]

Where can I buy a Pure with whites shipping CONUS?

Only store I have found is i kbtrace.com but that is in EU.  It will ship here, but wondering if I have other options or if that is it.  ANSI layout.


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Did you try MechanicalKeyboards.com?

[nubbinator]

They're out and they don't have any incoming stock.  They have a Race with Whites though. 

Odds are if you can't find it there, you won't find it in the US though.

[Lastpilot]

Which KMACs come hard anodized?

[Dubsgalore]

2x3x4 rectangular

are those the rectangulars on my poker?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Which KMACs come hard anodized?

The most recent one, KMAC 2. All other kmacs (and kpad) I believe are standard Type II anodized.

[CPTBadAss]

2x3x4 rectangular

are those the rectangulars on my poker?

Take a picture of it for us and we'll ID it. It's very easy to tell though. Are the LEDs square or round?

[Dubsgalore]

2x3x4 rectangular

are those the rectangulars on my poker?

Take a picture of it for us and we'll ID it. It's very easy to tell though. Are the LEDs square or round?

Only asking JD because he's the one who gave them to me!
I believe they are 2x3x4 rectangular ones though

[Lastpilot]

The most recent one, KMAC 2. All other kmacs (and kpad) I believe are standard Type II anodized.

Ah okay, thank you!

[Dubsgalore]

I'll drop another question i've been thinking about;
Do FN MX Julysicles exist alongside the FN Topre julysicles?

[CPTBadAss]

I'll drop another question i've been thinking about;
Do FN MX Julysicles exist alongside the FN Topre julysicles?

I've never seen a 1.5x Clack mod. If the 1x July mod exists, I've never seen it. I don't think it does.

[Dubsgalore]

I'll drop another question i've been thinking about;
Do FN MX Julysicles exist alongside the FN Topre julysicles?

I've never seen a 1.5x Clack mod. If the 1x July mod exists, I've never seen it. I don't think it does.

I don't think 1.5x Clack Mods exist at all, but i know 1x 'fn' Topre Julysicles do, i think we'll all seen a picture of one of those. but does it exist in MX?

[CPTBadAss]

I missed the word "MX".

I've never seen a 1x mod July MX and I don't think they exist.

[FlagrantWolf]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

[CPTBadAss]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

Um that's kinda crappy to do to a company but Amazon and MechnicalKeyboards.com have good return policies. Why not do a meetup or go to a storefront?

[SpAmRaY]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

Why not but a sample pack of switches from WASD?

[calavera]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

amazon has a good return policy.

[Rule16]

Anyone know if there's full sets of just deep-dished dsa caps? I recently ordered the blank PBT dsa caps from SP and the deep dished ones (f and j) is the best part IMO.

[Photekq]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

Why not but a sample pack of switches from WASD?

You can't tell from just trying a single switch.

I would recommend amazon. Returns are super-simple with them, and since they're so large I don't feel bad about returning stuff to them for no reason.

[FlagrantWolf]

Um that's kinda crappy to do to a company but Amazon and MechnicalKeyboards.com have good return policies. Why not do a meetup or go to a storefront?

Normally I would never do this, but my city really sucks and there are no stores that carry any higher quality keyboards, much less mechanical keyboards. There is also not much of a computer community here so I could not find any type of meetup. While the switch pack is a nice idea I want to feel what it's like to type on a full keyboard before spending $150-200 on a customized keyboard with that type of switch.

Thanks guys, I'll give amazon a try.

[SpAmRaY]

I've never seen a board with clears on Amazon.

[FlagrantWolf]

I guess I can try brown and black then and see if I like the light or heavy. If I like heavier better I'll order the clears on my custom board.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Where is the best place to buy and then return mechanical keyboards in order to test different switches (specifically brown and clear)?

There should be plenty of keyboards with browns, but very limited boards with clears. Amazon or newegg won't have any boards with clear switches. Mechanicalkeyboards.com should have some Duckies with clear switches.

But they are a small business, so buying with intentions to return will hurt them. Then they'll have to deal with trying to sell the used board. If you really want to try out a switch, you should worry about reselling it youself.

Why not but a sample pack of switches from WASD?

Pressing on a single sample switch does not feel the same as typing on the keys from a complete keyboard.

[CPTBadAss]

Pressing on a single sample switch does not feel the same as typing on the keys from a complete keyboard.

Better than nothing though.

[nathairtras]

They're out and they don't have any incoming stock.  They have a Race with Whites though. 

Odds are if you can't find it there, you won't find it in the US though.

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of but nice to be sure.

$175... Might be hard to justify over a QFR green...


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[FlagrantWolf]

There should be plenty of keyboards with browns, but very limited boards with clears. Amazon or newegg won't have any boards with clear switches. Mechanicalkeyboards.com should have some Duckies with clear switches.

But they are a small business, so buying with intentions to return will hurt them. Then they'll have to deal with trying to sell the used board. If you really want to try out a switch, you should worry about reselling it youself.

I feel bad enough buying and returning with Amazon. I'd never do that to a small business. I'll just try the browns and maybe the blacks from amazon.

[CPTBadAss]

$175... Might be hard to justify over a QFR green...

What? Most I've seen for a used QFR green was $120. Usually they sell in the classifieds for $75-100...

Anyways, this is NOT the thread to talk about prices.

[jdcarpe]

Yes, Dubs, they are the 2x3x4 rectangular variety.

To the person wanting to try different switches: I recommend starting with MX Browns, as they are a good all-around choice and always my recommendation for someone just starting out. When you buy your second mechanical, get clears, reds, blues, or blacks. If you ever get a switch you don't like after trying it for a while, you can usually sell the board here for about 90% of retail. I really just like all MX switches now, after using most of them for a while. You could probably even sit me in front of a keyboard with blues, and I could use it without complaint.

[klaxhu]

Hi all,

I really like how the CM Storm Limited Edition White Quickfire TK looks, everything except the layout. Would love a keyboard with everything this one has (color combination, backlit, price, etc) but with the layout of the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid or the K65 (basically, tenkeyless) - I have seen a few backlit tenkeyless but none with this color combination...

Also, I am currently building my water-cooled system and need something to match the black & white theme.

Thank you for any small info that could help me find one!

[WhiteFireDragon]

^ You didn't ask a single question, but thanks for sharing  . Also, welcome to GH.

[klaxhu]

Hi all,

I really like how the CM Storm Limited Edition White Quickfire TK looks, everything except the layout. Would love a keyboard with everything this one has (color combination, backlit, price, etc) but with the layout of the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid or the K65 (basically, tenkeyless) - I have seen a few backlit tenkeyless but none with this color combination...

Also, I am currently building my water-cooled system and need something to match the black & white theme.

Thank you for any small info that could help me find one!

@WFD - you are right! i am so stupid

Do you guys know a keyboard that:
1. tenkeyless
2. backlit
3. ideally - brown sw
4. white & black color combination by default without replacing caps ?

[domoaligato]

Hi all,

I really like how the CM Storm Limited Edition White Quickfire TK looks, everything except the layout. Would love a keyboard with everything this one has (color combination, backlit, price, etc) but with the layout of the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid or the K65 (basically, tenkeyless) - I have seen a few backlit tenkeyless but none with this color combination...

Also, I am currently building my water-cooled system and need something to match the black & white theme.

Thank you for any small info that could help me find one!

@WFD - you are right! i am so stupid

Do you guys know a keyboard that:
1. tenkeyless
2. backlit
3. white & black color combination by default without replacing caps ?

no... sorry I do not know of any without changing caps.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Ducky shine satisfies the first 3 requirements, you'll have to buy additional caps for #4. But don't worry, you'll get over the price shock after you've been on here for a while 

[klaxhu]

thanks!
that Storm LE ticks most boxes, i just don't like that layout and don't know if i can get used to using it ...
i use arrows/insert/delete/home/end a lot in total commander :-(
in SC2 it won't be a problem as i would rarely touch that side

and about the high $ £ € - i know and i don't mind

[domoaligato]

can you do a black keyboard with white key caps? if so a ducky like wfd said with a different set of caps would be easy to find on mechanicalkeyboards.com

edit: what switches?

[klaxhu]

can you do a black keyboard with white key caps? if so a ducky like wfd said with a different set of caps would be easy to find on mechanicalkeyboards.com

edit: what switches?

ideally, brown