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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: bear95 on Mon, 27 August 2012, 13:13:07

Title: Can smaller keys replace bigger keys?
Post by: bear95 on Mon, 27 August 2012, 13:13:07

I think you can but I just want to make sure. For example, the arrow keys on the kbt race are bigger than usual. Can I replace them with normal 1x arrow keys?

Title: Re: Can smaller keys replace bigger keys?
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 27 August 2012, 13:30:36

Yes.  The difference in keycaps is vertical height, touch surface profile and x/y size.  1x is the smallest you get (.75" square)

Title: Re: Can smaller keys replace bigger keys?
Post by: Velma on Mon, 27 August 2012, 13:41:01

Borrowing the topic for one quick question: does anyone know if nordic layout boards use smaller keys to make room for the ÅÄÖ buttons without having to make bigger boards? im asking this since it would be great if you could switch worn out filco mt2 keys for international generation 1 keycaps (except for ÅÄÖ that i dont use much since i do 70% of my typing in english)

Title: Re: Can smaller keys replace bigger keys?
Post by: Autolyze on Mon, 27 August 2012, 19:04:48

Nordic layout boards have the same configuration of physical keys as other ISO layouts (like the UK layout). Compared to ANSI (American layout) boards, ISO boards have a differently shaped enter, a smaller left-shift, no pipe key above the enter, and a couple extra single unit keys. The size of the keys won't vary between regions.