Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[IvanIvanovich]

You can find costar 7x wire from old winkeyless board like Chicony.
Vintage black bottom out something like 77g.

I saw Children of Bodom years ago when they were on North America tour with Dimmu Borgir.

[DavChrFen]

Is there somewhere a summary which keyboard has steel plate?

Thanks

[CPTBadAss]

Is there somewhere a summary which keyboard has steel plate?

There's no comprehensive summary.

[megaforce]

You can find costar 7x wire from old winkeyless board like Chicony.
Vintage black bottom out something like 77g.

I saw Children of Bodom years ago when they were on North America tour with Dimmu Borgir.

Thanks!

[remedyhalopc]

Who makes blank OEM profile PBTs?

[CPTBadAss]

Who makes blank OEM profile PBTs?

Maybe feng? I think all the stuff imsto has is Cherry profile. Nothing else is jumping out at me at the moment.

[Rule16]

Anyone know what the windows key is called in auto hot key? I just got my POKER II and I want to swap WIN with FN, its not OS key either.

[Puddsy]

Anyone know what the windows key is called in auto hot key? I just got my POKER II and I want to swap WIN with FN, its not OS key either.

LWin for left winkey, RWin for right.

If I got it wrong, do some google-fu I pulled this from the AHK site, but it's 2AM and I'm tired.

[SpAmRaY]

Anyone know what the windows key is called in auto hot key? I just got my POKER II and I want to swap WIN with FN, its not OS key either.

I thought the poker 2 was programmable?

[CPTBadAss]

I thought the poker 2 was programmable?

It should be.

[remedyhalopc]

Anyone know the stock voltages a Filco allows for the 2 LEDs?

[CPTBadAss]

Anyone know the stock voltages a Filco allows for the 2 LEDs?

Photoelectric just did this swap. Some info can be found here.

[Photoelectric]

I've got a few more LEDs in the mail.  Basically I've been getting them from Mouser.com.  Pay attention to luminosity/brightness.  "UV" (really, purple) LEDs didn't turn on at all on my Filco with stock blue LEDs, so that tells me the voltage with the stock resistor is under 3V.  Amber LEDs were fairly faint too, but I did not get any bright ones.  There are a few high-brightness amber and yellow LEDs coming in the mail to compare as well as some green LEDs.

These, for example, did not turn on at all that I could notice:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/BIVAR/UV3TZ-390-30/?qs=%2fha2pyFadugHc2bKpudzWvcVi%2fwAQl%252be%252bm4ZU%2fcRwj6Ox%2fonSwrFCs1wmFXBxJ0susg6BMx%2fCwmZQrZMZQK8d5XkJADQr9ps
(390nm is still within visible spectrum as violet color)

All of the amber LEDs I got turned on, though some were faint, so 2-2.5V range is tested to be good on my board with stock blue LEDs.

[Melvang]

I can't speak for the LEDs on a Filco but if you check the HD LED in the Was link in my SIG I posted the voltages for them with the 3 different brightness settings in the synapse software.

[Rule16]

Anyone know what the windows key is called in auto hot key? I just got my POKER II and I want to swap WIN with FN, its not OS key either.

I thought the poker 2 was programmable?

It is but I have no idea how to do it because the manual is in Chinese.

[SpAmRaY]

Anyone know what the windows key is called in auto hot key? I just got my POKER II and I want to swap WIN with FN, its not OS key either.

I thought the poker 2 was programmable?

It is but I have no idea how to do it because the manual is in Chinese.

There is a translation that has been posted I'd find it and link to it but I'm on my phone.

I'm thinking its even in this thread somewhere.

[CPTBadAss]

English Poker II manual and how to program it can be found here.

[SpAmRaY]

English Poker II manual and how to program it can be found here.

Captain to the rescue!

[CPTBadAss]

Ray, you were correct, it was in this thread. Good memory ^__^

[Melvang]

So I am cutting up these usb cables for a home brew style detachable cable mod and came up with a couple questions.

1.  The wire and (guessing here) mylar wrap is just for an EMF/EMI shield correct?

2.  If I want to use this it would get soldered to the shell on the connectors and to the far outside black pin on the mobo usb connector, correct?

3.  Is it required to even hook it up?

4.  What could potentially happen if i don't hook it up?

The reason i am asking is on one cable it tinned nicely and the other cable it won't tin at all.

[CPTBadAss]

1.  The wire and (guessing here) mylar wrap is just for an EMF/EMI shield correct?

Yes. I don't know the answer to the rest of the questions though

[Melvang]

In additions to my questions in my last post does anyone know if it is possible to take a razer naga epic apart and lube the scroll wheel?  Mine still works 100% but just noticed a couple squeeks from the wheel.

[CPTBadAss]

In additions to my questions in my last post does anyone know if it is possible to take a razer naga epic apart and lube the scroll wheel?  Mine still works 100% but just noticed a couple squeeks from the wheel.

Why wouldn't it be possible? I'm sure it can be done, I've just never taken apart a mouse so I can't say for sure.

[Larken]

In additions to my questions in my last post does anyone know if it is possible to take a razer naga epic apart and lube the scroll wheel?  Mine still works 100% but just noticed a couple squeeks from the wheel.

never done the naga before, but I've dismantled most of my mice before (logitech mx518, g500, g9, wow joypen) etc to clean the microswitches and apply lube to the scroll wheel. shouldn't be too hard to do same for the naga.

[remedyhalopc]

What Korean Customs can be had for $300?

Has anyone added LEDs to the Poker 2 yet?

[CPTBadAss]

What Korean Customs can be had for $300?

From what I've seen, $400 seems to be the magical number for many boards. I think the stuff that GON is doing is around $200-300 though. I seem to remember Calavera's Alps/MX PCB with a GON case going for less than $300.

[jdcarpe]

What Korean Customs can be had for $300?

You could probably pick up a 38GT + Duck Poker case for around $300, if you can find one. Maybe a 2Tu?

[CPTBadAss]

2TU was around $400 with shipping and assembly costs.

[jdcarpe]

2TU was around $400 with shipping and assembly costs.

Ah, I see. Still cheaper than the $500-600 after shipping and assembly for a KMAC or LZ.

[MJ45]

What MX switch has the most tactile feel? The blue and green have a separate slider while the white & clear are one piece stems. I am looking for the most tactile feel not necessarily the most noise, Thanks. 

[nubbinator]

What MX switch has the most tactile feel? The blue and green have a separate slider while the white & clear are one piece stems. I am looking for the most tactile feel not necessarily the most noise, Thanks.

That depends on what you consider to be tactile.  Clears have the biggest bump and Ergo Clears are, IMO, by far the most tactile switches.  Some people, however, think Greens or Blues are the most tactile.  My opinion is that they just have a different kind of tactile feel.  Clears you feel the bump coming and feel the nice large bump going over the metal contact in the switch.  With Blues, you feel the switch start to get resistance, feel a bit of hesitation, then feel the slider shoot past the contact.  That hesitation with a jumping action past the contact makes some people feel that Blues and Greens are more tactile because they have a more sudden feeling in them compared to the gradual and predictable actuation of a Clear.

[CPTBadAss]

What MX switch has the most tactile feel? The blue and green have a separate slider while the white & clear are one piece stems. I am looking for the most tactile feel not necessarily the most noise, Thanks.

This is extremely subjective and not really a simple question. First off, what do you mean by "tactile" feel? Are you looking for a clicky switch or a switch with a bump in it? Second off, I can only offer my own opinion on it. Just because I feel a certain way doesn't mean you'll agree when you try the switch.

[Dubsgalore]

2TU was around $400 with shipping and assembly costs.

^^
you can get 2tu parts for around $200, but a fully assembled and prepped 2tu is near $400

[MKULTRA]

Somebody answered this question for me in the GH60 thread but I can't find it.

Can someone recommend a type of LED's for me to use on a kb?  Link would be awesome.

[CPTBadAss]

Somebody answered this question for me in the GH60 thread but I can't find it.

Can someone recommend a type of LED's for me to use on a kb?  Link would be awesome.

Square, water clear LEDs. I bought mine from eBay. I can't link because I'm at work. If you don't get a link, I can show you later. People also seem to like "Superbrightleds.com" but it seems kinda sketchy to me.

If you remember the phrase or something from the post in the GH60 thread, you can do a "site:Geekhack.org <phrase>" search on Google to find it. That's usually how I magic up threads.

[MKULTRA]

Somebody answered this question for me in the GH60 thread but I can't find it.

Can someone recommend a type of LED's for me to use on a kb?  Link would be awesome.

Square, water clear LEDs. I bought mine from eBay. I can't link because I'm at work. If you don't get a link, I can show you later. People also seem to like "Superbrightleds.com" but it seems kinda sketchy to me.

If you remember the phrase or something from the post in the GH60 thread, you can do a "site:Geekhack.org <phrase>" search on Google to find it. That's usually how I magic up threads.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-1-8mm-LED-Light-Emitting-Diode-Water-Clear-AMBER-/350491834194?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519af0f752


Something like this?

[nubbinator]

Use this link for LEDs:  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X2x3x4+led&_nkw=2x3x4+led&_sacat=0&_from=R40

You want the 2x3x4mm water clear LEDs.

[MKULTRA]

Use this link for LEDs:  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X2x3x4+led&_nkw=2x3x4+led&_sacat=0&_from=R40

You want the 2x3x4mm water clear LEDs.

Thank you good sir.

[SpAmRaY]

It's been a while but back in the day I used MSN Messenger for chat but seems like Skype has now taken over it's place. Do you guys use skype for old school text chat?

[MKULTRA]

It's been a while but back in the day I used MSN Messenger for chat but seems like Skype has now taken over it's place. Do you guys use skype for old school text chat?

I miss MSN holy crap

[CPTBadAss]

It's been a while but back in the day I used MSN Messenger for chat but seems like Skype has now taken over it's place. Do you guys use skype for old school text chat?

For talking to my GH friends? Skype and IRC. For talking to some friends? AIM and text.

[Tym]

It's been a while but back in the day I used MSN Messenger for chat but seems like Skype has now taken over it's place. Do you guys use skype for old school text chat?

Yes, Skype is great. There are alot of misconceptions about skype but i have a lot of group text chats going on.

[SpAmRaY]

Well I just installed skype my ID is spamray if anyone wants to add me. I'm not much for video/voice but text chat would be cool!

Perhaps I need to look into AIM, I used it back in the day.

[findingthelimit]

where can i buy the backlit poker 2 keyboard? the fact that it comes with ABS caps doesn't bother me, because i'll be replacing them with some custom PBTs. techkeys.us and mechanicalkeyboards.com both sell the PBT, non-backlit version

[nubbinator]

where can i buy the backlit poker 2 keyboard? the fact that it comes with ABS caps doesn't bother me, because i'll be replacing them with some custom PBTs. techkeys.us and mechanicalkeyboards.com both sell the PBT, non-backlit version

Buy the non-backlit and either add the LEDs yourself or pay someone to do it.  It's a pretty easy deal to do and it gives you more versatility when it comes to the LEDs you use.

[Rule16]

English Poker II manual and how to program it can be found here.

Thank you for finding that for me... but apparently it doesn't want the FN key to be changed anyway...

[KaLam1ty]

Just a quick question pertaining to the Poker and Poker II:

I've heard of people adding lead weights behind the PCB to give it more heft. Do you guys just add
modeling weights such as: http://www.amazon.com/toys-games/dp/B0015KLJE0
between the seams of the back case piece?

Would this mod be applicable to the Poker II? Is there enough space? I know the plate it comes with already adds some weight
but I really like keyboards that are completely solid feeling when carrying it around.

[CPTBadAss]

Just a quick question pertaining to the Poker and Poker II:

I've heard of people adding lead weights behind the PCB to give it more heft. Do you guys just add
modeling weights such as: http://www.amazon.com/toys-games/dp/B0015KLJE0
between the seams of the back case piece?

Would this mod be applicable to the Poker II? Is there enough space? I know the plate it comes with already adds some weight
but I really like keyboards that are completely solid feeling when carrying it around.

It would just be heavier...wouldn't feel more solid.

[MKULTRA]

Just a quick question pertaining to the Poker and Poker II:

I've heard of people adding lead weights behind the PCB to give it more heft. Do you guys just add
modeling weights such as: http://www.amazon.com/toys-games/dp/B0015KLJE0
between the seams of the back case piece?

Would this mod be applicable to the Poker II? Is there enough space? I know the plate it comes with already adds some weight
but I really like keyboards that are completely solid feeling when carrying it around.

It would just be heavier...wouldn't feel more solid.

When lifting something heavier makes it feel more solid imo.

[CPTBadAss]

Putting lead weights into my Pure case won't make it feel any more solid....