So I've seen switch testers floating around GH. Hashbaz (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39254.msg765888#msg765888) has one and Mr. Interface on DT has a whole subforum on them. Switches define how a board might feel and decide whether or not you buy.
But I think there's another keyboard element that is missing: The keycaps. How many times have you seen the debates on whether or not Signature Plastics' doubleshot ABS caps measure up to the Cherry doubleshots. Or how Imsto's thick PBTs are better than normal PBT caps. Maybe you want to try and PBT or POM cap but don't feel like paying money for something you're unsure about. Maybe it seems silly to buy a SINGLE cap just to try a new material out. Ever want to see how "Cherry-like" SP's caps really are?
I guess my point is, if we have switch testers, maybe we can send around a cap tester. We could help answer all these questions.
We could mount a bunch of different caps on a tenkeypad, board, or maybe even these (http://keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php#). I'm talking like POM, PBT, ABS, Zinc, and anything else I'm missing. And then maybe stepped caps locks, scoops, nips, center dots, scoops/nips as well.
I apologize if this is a bit wordy, I like to write lol. But would anyone want to sign up for this?
So I've seen switch testers floating around GH. Hashbaz (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39254.msg765888#msg765888) has one and Mr. Interface on DT has a whole subforum on them. Switches define how a board might feel and decide whether or not you buy.
But I think there's another keyboard element that is missing: The keycaps. How many times have you seen the debates on whether or not Signature Plastics' doubleshot ABS caps measure up to the Cherry doubleshots. Or how Imsto's thick PBTs are better than normal PBT caps. Maybe you want to try and PBT or POM cap but don't feel like paying money for something you're unsure about. Maybe it seems silly to buy a SINGLE cap just to try a new material out. Ever want to see how "Cherry-like" SP's caps really are?
I guess my point is, if we have switch testers, maybe we can send around a cap tester. We could help answer all these questions.
We could mount a bunch of different caps on a tenkeypad, board, or maybe even these (http://keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php#). I'm talking like POM, PBT, ABS, Zinc, and anything else I'm missing. And then maybe stepped caps locks, scoops, nips, center dots, scoops/nips as well.
I apologize if this is a bit wordy, I like to write lol. But would anyone want to sign up for this?
I would definitely be interested in this.
It would seem that we could send a bag with alpha keys and spacebar of each set type and a key puller so that people could try them out on their own board. Package should be lighter than a whole keyboard, so it should make shipping easier.
1. WASD Keys
2. SP Double Shots
3. IMSTO PBT Thick
4. Original Cherry Double Shots
5. GMK Double Shots
Any other series that should be included?
A CC skull would be cool to test too, but I doubt someone will front one for thisToo risky. Would most likely get stolen or something. I'd be down for this, especially if it had POM.
Mashby, I think DT's wiki has examples of engraved vs laser etched. I'll hunt down the link later.
If we can get enough interest (Say 10 people) who'd like to do this, I'll start gathering caps for the tester. I can then show pictures of what will be included before I send it out. Wish I knew how to start a poll...
Any other series that should be included?
KBC thin PBT
Beast, does that mean no USB either? And that'd be awesome if you could lend me one of the Tipros ^_^
i have a lot of keycaps that i'd be happy to loan out. if someone reminds me regularly with a BOM of what they're looking for, i can put together a pack and send it to the organizer
I purchased 4 of the MKC keycap pullers when I probably only needed one or two, I could provide that to be part of this set.
I purchased 4 of the MKC keycap pullers when I probably only needed one or two, I could provide that to be part of this set.
Dang! That's really, really nice. I was just going to throw in a WASD key puller.
Agreed. Please remember that I plan on borrowing this stuff from everyone. I want you all to have your goodies back eventually! :D
I compiled all the suggestions into a new list. Please see below and let me know what corrections need to be made.
Cherry
- Original Double Shots
- Original Thick Dyesub PBT
Devlin (UK)[link (http://www.devlin.co.uk/)]
- Double Shots
- PBT Blank
- Laser engraved
- Laser infill
OEM Profile
- IMSTO / Vortex Thick PBT
- KBC
- PBT
- blank
- laser engraved
- laser infill
- POM
- blank
- laser engraved
- laser infill
- Vortex
- ABS Laser Etched
- WASD Keyboards [link (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com)]
- blank
- laser engraved
- laser etched
Signature Plastics [link (http://www.keycapsdirect.com)]
- DCS Profile
- ABS Double Shots
- PBT Double Shots
- PolyCarb Double Shots
- SA Profile
- ABS Double Shots
How about splitting the sets up a bit?
That way people can get in only on the sets they're interested in testing (and shipping) and perhaps they can start/end with the person who has the set.
Also less of a wait for trying something new as the whole kaboodle won't be stuck on 1 person at a time.
[)amien
I'd be willing to lend one of those number pads you you. However, you wouldn't be able to type on it, since it's not programmed.
It has blacks
Add me to the list bro!
I'm not familiar with the stock Poker caps. Are they thin ABS caps?
Had a working weekend, so I didn't get the caps out to you yet. I should be able to get them out by Tuesday.