Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[combataran]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

[BlueBär]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

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Interesting. Could you link where you found it? I suspect this is a) a new korean custom (so this is maybe a prototype) or b) a modded or custom PCB with a custom case.

[Photekq]

I think it was a 1-off acrylic-cased custom. Not sure if it has a name. SIGSEGV has it iirc.

[absyrd]

Looks like a litster case?

[Razor Lotus]

I just ordered a duck lightpad and eagle.

Problem is that I don't know whether to use plate mounted or pcb mounted (cherry) stabs for them. Both of them have plates

Does it matter?

Is there any difference?

Which would you choose?

Thanks!

[BlueBär]

Looks like a litster case?

Missing F-row.

1. Problem is that I don't know whether to use plate mounted or pcb mounted (cherry) stabs for them. Both of them have plates
2. Does it matter?
3. Is there any difference?
4. Which would you choose?

1. If the PCB is compatible with PCB mounted stabs then you can use both.
2. Feel-wise, no.
3. Yes, plate mounted stabs cannot be PCB mounted and PCB mounted stabilizers need a PCB to get mounted (so you can't use them for direct wiring projects for example and the PCB has to have the corresponding holes for them). The only difference is the base part of the stabilizer.
4. I would go with plate mounted stabilizers since PCB mounted stabs tend to break easily.

[nubbinator]

How many parts hydrogen peroxide did you use to the oxi powder? And also where did you find it?

Look for a local beauty supply store.  They will have some higher percentage H2O2.

[combataran]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

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Interesting. Could you link where you found it? I suspect this is a) a new korean custom (so this is maybe a prototype) or b) a modded or custom PCB with a custom case.

Found it on OTD.

I think it was a 1-off acrylic-cased custom. Not sure if it has a name. SIGSEGV has it iirc.

Looks like it. I'd ask him about it, but I don't speak Korean.

[frosty]

my spacebar (clipped cherry stabs) have a nice "thock" when i bottom it out on the right side. but when i use the left side of the spacebar, it rattles like hell. it's a corsair K70 keyboard. does anyone know how to fix this? lubed the stabs and nothing changed

[Razor Lotus]

1. If the PCB is compatible with PCB mounted stabs then you can use both.
2. Feel-wise, no.
3. Yes, plate mounted stabs cannot be PCB mounted and PCB mounted stabilizers need a PCB to get mounted (so you can't use them for direct wiring projects for example and the PCB has to have the corresponding holes for them). The only difference is the base part of the stabilizer.
4. I would go with plate mounted stabilizers since PCB mounted stabs tend to break easily.

Ahh cool. So I suppose plate mounted switches would be the safer choice on most keyboards with a plate then

[BlueBär]

my spacebar (clipped cherry stabs) have a nice "thock" when i bottom it out on the right side. but when i use the left side of the spacebar, it rattles like hell. it's a corsair K70 keyboard. does anyone know how to fix this? lubed the stabs and nothing changed

Make sure the stabilizer wire is seated correctly in its base.

[CPTBadAss]

Anyone know the OEM for the Rapid-i by chance?

Don't think we'll find out until someone does a teardown. Is there a teardown or there already?

[ajx]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

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Interesting. Could you link where you found it? I suspect this is a) a new korean custom (so this is maybe a prototype) or b) a modded or custom PCB with a custom case.

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

[BlueBär]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

[swill]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

@ajx: You are looking for this:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59827.msg1375092#msg1375092

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

[BlueBär]

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

That's a homemade PCB with handdrawn wires (whats the correct word for that again?), I don't think he made more than one.

[swill]

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

That's a homemade PCB with handdrawn wires (whats the correct word for that again?), I don't think he made more than one.

Yes, it is hand wired.  When I talked to him last I think he is considering doing a very small run of the plate + case.  It would still require that you hand wire the keyboard and add your own controller and such.  Take the plunge and be a maker... 

Edit: If he does a run of these, I will be building mine with the Enabler PCBs... 

[ajx]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

@ajx: You are looking for this:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59827.msg1375092#msg1375092

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

I am looking for commercial and ready-to-use keyboard 
I was planning to buy TKL until i saw this beauty on this thread, damn sexy and seems to be very pratical as layout

[swill]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

@ajx: You are looking for this:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59827.msg1375092#msg1375092

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

I am looking for commercial and ready-to-use keyboard 
I was planning to buy TKL until i saw this beauty on this thread, damn sexy and seems to be very pratical as layout

Fair enough.  I totally understand. 

Edit: You may want to consider a 75% layout.  There are commercial and ready-to-use options for the 75% which you might be interested in. 

Here are a few options (I am only linking to banggood because it is easy to link there, you can buy from other places):
http://www.banggood.com/KBT-KBTalking-RACE2-75-Mini82-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-Brown-p-934708.html
http://www.banggood.com/KEYCOOL-84-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Red-Switch-p-81183.html

Here is my custom made 75% which I built from a Sprit PCB.

[hwood34]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

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Interesting. Could you link where you found it? I suspect this is a) a new korean custom (so this is maybe a prototype) or b) a modded or custom PCB with a custom case.

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

wouldn't a leopold fc660 work for that? No function row, but with dedicated arrow keys

[BlueBär]

wouldn't a leopold fc660 work for that? No function row, but with dedicated arrow keys

Lacks the cluster above the arrow keys though. If those are not needed, it's a good suggestion though.

[swill]

wouldn't a leopold fc660 work for that? No function row, but with dedicated arrow keys

Yes, that is a good suggestion. I love the layout of my FC660C. 

[noisyturtle]

Spherical top Cherry profile doubleshots?

[BlueBär]

Spherical top Cherry profile doubleshots?

If you're asking if such a thing exists, I don't think so.

[CPTBadAss]

Spherical top Cherry profile doubleshots?

If you're asking if such a thing exists, I don't think so.

I don't think so either.

[Razor Lotus]

I've stuck some soft packaging foam into the slots of the casing for my pure and i'm still getting a bit of chattering on the "h" key...

hh h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h hh h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h

Any ideas for this?

[CPTBadAss]

I've stuck some soft packaging foam into the slots of the casing for my pure and i'm still getting a bit of chattering on the "h" key...

hh h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h hh h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h

Any ideas for this?

I've found that foam doesn't work as well as drawer liner. Perhaps try using drawer liner instead? And check your "H" key's solder joints.

[fohat.digs]

I've stuck some soft packaging foam into the slots

Soft fabric such as felt works well and is non-conductive.

Instead of stuffing it in at random, cut strips and roll them into cylinders to fit each space.

[divito]

As some may have noticed a few pages back, I asked about that red Cherry keycap holder.

I'm essentially looking to achieve something universally better than any other option for storage of sets (as well as a version for novelties), and I think the SP plungers might be the best option to do something custom.

My simple question is, so I know how many plungers to order, is what is the average number of keycaps for sets? Using the keycap sheets as a sort of base for permutations, it appears ~127 is a general total (not including ErgoDox). Would I be safer with 150?

[CPTBadAss]

My simple question is, so I know how many plungers to order, is what is the average number of keycaps for sets? Using the keycap sheets as a sort of base for permutations, it appears ~127 is a general total (not including ErgoDox). Would I be safer with 150?

I think that keycap sheet is a generally solid guide. 127 would work and 150 would be really conservative.

[divito]

Given the small price difference, I just went with 150 and that gives me a little leeway to experiment. Hopefully this leads to awesome things in the near future.

[ajx]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

@ajx: You are looking for this:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59827.msg1375092#msg1375092

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

I am looking for commercial and ready-to-use keyboard 
I was planning to buy TKL until i saw this beauty on this thread, damn sexy and seems to be very pratical as layout

Fair enough.  I totally understand. 

Edit: You may want to consider a 75% layout.  There are commercial and ready-to-use options for the 75% which you might be interested in. 

Here are a few options (I am only linking to banggood because it is easy to link there, you can buy from other places):
http://www.banggood.com/KBT-KBTalking-RACE2-75-Mini82-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-Brown-p-934708.html
http://www.banggood.com/KEYCOOL-84-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Red-Switch-p-81183.html

Here is my custom made 75% which I built from a Sprit PCB.

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It looks like hum... ;D
Sorry i like standard and basic layout  :p
But kinda funny and lovely keyboard you ve showed there
I am fairly hesitating between TKL such as KUL and Ducky SHine 3 TKL >:D
(backlit vs KUL quality  :-[)

[MJ45]

Does it exist any keyboard like this? I mean layout and size (i like 60% but it misses a lack of dedicated arrows, and TKL, F1, F2 etc are rather useless for my use...)
It looks really good

Not to my knowledge.

@ajx: You are looking for this:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59827.msg1375092#msg1375092

I think Matt3o might be doing another run of these at some point, but I think this is the holy grail you are searching for...

I am looking for commercial and ready-to-use keyboard 
I was planning to buy TKL until i saw this beauty on this thread, damn sexy and seems to be very pratical as layout

Fair enough.  I totally understand. 

Edit: You may want to consider a 75% layout.  There are commercial and ready-to-use options for the 75% which you might be interested in. 

Here are a few options (I am only linking to banggood because it is easy to link there, you can buy from other places):
http://www.banggood.com/KBT-KBTalking-RACE2-75-Mini82-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Cherry-Brown-p-934708.html
http://www.banggood.com/KEYCOOL-84-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Red-Switch-p-81183.html

Here is my custom made 75% which I built from a Sprit PCB.

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It looks like hum... ;D
Sorry i like standard and basic layout  :p
But kinda funny and lovely keyboard you ve showed there
I am fairly hesitating between TKL such as KUL and Ducky SHine 3 TKL >:D
(backlit vs KUL quality  :-[)

I have found that backlighted keyboards are nice but the novelty & usefulness get's old pretty quick along with the keycaps (shine-wear-limited). From the reviews I've seen the KUL is a good choice and if you upgrade the caps most standard TKL sets fit, but that's up to you, I would get the KUL vs the Ducky S3.

[noisyturtle]

Spherical top Cherry profile doubleshots?

If you're asking if such a thing exists, I don't think so.

I don't think so either.

What about spherical top OEM or DCS profile doubelshots?

Any profile except DSA or SA/HP spherical top doubleshot MX. Just a 'regular' profile.

[CPTBadAss]

Spherical top OEM or DCS profile doubelshots?

Any profile except DSA or SA/HP spherical top doubleshot MX. Just a 'regular' profile.

I don't think I've ever heard of a spherical top OEM or DCS profile that's currently made. Might be able to salvage some off of some old boards that would fit MX but I wouldn't know where to start looking.

I am fairly hesitating between TKL such as KUL and Ducky SHine 3 TKL
(backlit vs KUL quality  )

I tried a KUL finally over the weekend. I liked it but I think I still prefer the Ducky Shine 3 slightly. Don't think you'd be unhappy with either choice though.

[yuiop]

Anyone know what this is? Because I don't.

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Looks like LimKB.  Those were made quite a while ago @ OTD.  Not a popular layout so they are kinda rare.

[jdcarpe]

Spherical top Cherry profile doubleshots?

If you're asking if such a thing exists, I don't think so.

I don't think so either.

What about spherical top OEM or DCS profile doubelshots?

Any profile except DSA or SA/HP spherical top doubleshot MX. Just a 'regular' profile.

I don't quite get it. SA and DSA are by definition spherical. DCS is cylindrical. OEM vary by manufacturer, but are understood to be standard height, cylindrical sculptured profile.

FYI, something I kinda figured out from SP's naming conventions:

Dxx = low profile
Sx = spherical
Cx = cylindrical

[noisyturtle]

Spherical top OEM or DCS profile doubelshots?

Any profile except DSA or SA/HP spherical top doubleshot MX. Just a 'regular' profile.

I don't think I've ever heard of a spherical top OEM or DCS profile that's currently made. Might be able to salvage some off of some old boards that would fit MX but I wouldn't know where to start looking.

Damn, that's a shame. They feel so good on the finger tips, but are always on some messed up cap profile. Might be a nice idea for a groupbuy though.
Just think about it: PBT doubleshots with Cherry legends and fingey cupping sphericals....   

[CPTBadAss]

Damn, that's a shame. They feel so good on the finger tips, but are always on some messed up cap profile. Might be a nice idea for a groupbuy though.
Just think about it: PBT doubleshots with Cherry legends and fingey cupping sphericals....   

You lost me at PBT

[Rewind]

Why can't I find a WoB doubleshot cherry set in wkl 1800 layout?

[CPTBadAss]

Why can't I find a WoB doubleshot cherry set in wkl 1800 layout?

Guess you're not looking hard enough? I don't know why you can't find what you want.

More seriously, I found a new in package G81-1800 with that layout for $37 shipped on eBay. I think you could do the same thing.

[Rewind]

Why can't I find a WoB doubleshot cherry set in wkl 1800 layout?

Guess you're not looking hard enough? I don't know why you can't find what you want.

More seriously, I found a new in package G81-1800 with that layout for $37 shipped on eBay. I think you could do the same thing.

I sent you a PM.

I think I just can't eBay. I've been searching for weeks.

Is there anything more I can do apart from searching worldwide and sorting by newly listed?

Cheers

[CPTBadAss]

I think I just can't eBay. I've been searching for weeks.

Is there anything more I can do apart from searching worldwide and sorting by newly listed?

Patience. Weeks? I looked for months.

[Photekq]

Winkeyless wob 1800s aren't that common. Don't expect to find stuff like that instantly. Hell, I searched over 9 months for a particular keyset.

[combataran]

Winkeyless wob 1800s aren't that common. Don't expect to find stuff like that instantly. Hell, I searched over 9 months for a particular keyset.

What about BoW 1800s?

[CPTBadAss]

Winkeyless wob 1800s aren't that common. Don't expect to find stuff like that instantly. Hell, I searched over 9 months for a particular keyset.

What about BoW 1800s?

Same thing, they're not that common and you'll be hunting for a while.

[Rewind]

Thanks for the info guys. I was under the impression that wob ds wkl 1800 was really common!

Not in a hurry so I'll keep hunting

[asgeirtj]

I'm considering sandpapering the f and j keys on my bsp biege set because I really dislike the dots.  So I want to attempt to create a kind of scoop effect with sandpaper.  Is this a good idea?  I have 240 and 120 grit sandpaper. 

Also I can't fit my right shift on my Filco, a solution to this I saw somewhere is to sandpaper the insides so it will fit the costar stabilizer, I can't find the thread now though, anyone remember this?

[CPTBadAss]

1) I'm considering sandpapering the f and j keys on my bsp biege set because I really dislike the dots.  So I want to attempt to create a kind of scoop effect with sandpaper.  Is this a good idea?  I have 240 and 120 grit sandpaper. 

2) Also I can't fit my right shift on my Filco, a solution to this I saw somewhere is to sandpaper the insides so it will fit the costar stabilizer, I can't find the thread now though, anyone remember this?

1) I don't see why it'd be an issue. Just go slow and make sure you have enough material left. And I wonder how deep the dyesub goes down.

2) Not sure, maybe this thread?

[BlueBär]

I'm considering sandpapering the f and j keys on my bsp biege set because I really dislike the dots.  So I want to attempt to create a kind of scoop effect with sandpaper.  Is this a good idea?  I have 240 and 120 grit sandpaper.

Be aware that you can't undo this and for replacement keys you would have to buy a new set. The texture and feeling of the keys might also change.