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Offline freewheeling

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Looking for Alice...
« on: Sun, 09 June 2024, 16:03:55 »
I'm getting back into the keyboard hobby, which I haven't been in for a couple of years. I currently type on a rewired and KINT adapted Kinesis Advantage, and have also built a Ferris Sweep. I use a Dvorak layout and am considering Colemak, so I'm interested either in dual-legend D/C keycaps or blanks, though I prefer the look of blanks. Thick PBT or whatever. I also just preordered an Alice keyboard, so am looking for keycaps with the 2.25/2.75 spacebars.

Offline xjack312

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Re: Looking for Alice...
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 09 June 2024, 19:11:51 »
Keyreative blanks have a bunch of color options in 1.25mm thick ABS. Their kitting isn't well documented, at least from a quick search. I don't use PBT so I don't know too much about blanks in that material.
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Offline Rhienfo

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Re: Looking for Alice...
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 09 June 2024, 21:36:44 »
Welcome to Geekhack :)

For blanks with alice support, can't go wrong with ranked pom, it's not abs or pbt but they are pretty well made and have that kitting support.
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Offline freewheeling

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Re: Looking for Alice...
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 12 June 2024, 02:51:56 »
Thanks. Yes I've looked at Ranked. They have some nice Cherry profile keycaps, and that POM translucent one is pretty interesting.

Offline amazingconfess

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Re: Looking for Alice...
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 08 September 2024, 20:14:38 »
Here are a few options for keycaps that might suit your needs:
- Ranked Blank Premium Keycap Set: These are 1.4mm thick PBT keycaps with a Cherry profile. They are blank, which might fit your preference for a clean look.
- Vortex Doubleshot PBT Keycaps: If you decide to go for dual-legend keycaps, these are highly durable with double-shot legends. They are compatible with Cherry MX switches and come in a classic black and white color scheme.
- Wooting Double Shot Backlit PBT Keycap Set: These keycaps have 1.5mm thick walls and a textured surface. They are designed to last longer than your keyboard and are compatible with cross shape stems.
- NP PBT Blank Keycap Set: Available in white, black, and milk white, these keycaps are made from PBT material and come in an NP profile. They include 124 keycaps.
These keyboards can be used to play games such as drift boss very smoothly. You should buy them to try them out. For your Alice keyboard, make sure to check if the keycap sets include the 2.25/2.75 spacebars. Many sets, especially those designed for custom keyboards, will have these options.
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