Leopold FC660C

[blingcaps]

after getting this keyboard, it has completely ruined my ability to enjoy typing on cherry reds :-(

[skrotnisse]

Looking forward to getting it in the mail!

[Dyslexic]

Finished part 2 of the silencing this weekend, the krytox lube took care of the remaining chatter in the board, and additionally the keypresses feel even smoother than before. I would strongly recommend the dental band+krytox lube mod for those inclined to take the board apart. Seems daunting at first but honestly it's very straightforward.

[daerid]

Finished part 2 of the silencing this weekend, the krytox lube took care of the remaining chatter in the board, and additionally the keypresses feel even smoother than before. I would strongly recommend the dental band+krytox lube mod for those inclined to take the board apart. Seems daunting at first but honestly it's very straightforward.

Where do you get the dental bands from? I'm thinking of doing it to both my RF and the incoming 660C

[intelli78]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051XWXCE/

[Dyslexic]

Finished part 2 of the silencing this weekend, the krytox lube took care of the remaining chatter in the board, and additionally the keypresses feel even smoother than before. I would strongly recommend the dental band+krytox lube mod for those inclined to take the board apart. Seems daunting at first but honestly it's very straightforward.

Where do you get the dental bands from? I'm thinking of doing it to both my RF and the incoming 660C

Do not buy the bands that Intelli linked, they won't stay put on the topre stems and will impact key travel. The reason orthodontal bands are used over o-rings is because they're flat, not rounded. Once placed on the bottom of the stem they WILL NOT move.

Here's the link to the specific auction for the bands I used.

[dook0]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it . It will be me first topre keyboard.
Now I have to find some keycaps. I heard that the spacebar is kinda hard to find.

[rowdy]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it . It will be me first topre keyboard.
Now I have to find some keycaps. I heard that the spacebar is kinda hard to find.

At the moment most Topre keycaps are hard to find

[dook0]

And the space bar is smaller than standard right ?

[VesperSAINT]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it . It will be me first topre keyboard.
Now I have to find some keycaps. I heard that the spacebar is kinda hard to find.

At the moment most Topre keycaps are hard to find

Truth. They're in stock now at ek, so grab some now while you can.

And the space bar is smaller than standard right ?

No. It's standard.

[dustinhxc]

Finished part 2 of the silencing this weekend, the krytox lube took care of the remaining chatter in the board, and additionally the keypresses feel even smoother than before. I would strongly recommend the dental band+krytox lube mod for those inclined to take the board apart. Seems daunting at first but honestly it's very straightforward.

Where do you get the dental bands from? I'm thinking of doing it to both my RF and the incoming 660C

Do not buy the bands that Intelli linked, they won't stay put on the topre stems and will impact key travel. The reason orthodontal bands are used over o-rings is because they're flat, not rounded. Once placed on the bottom of the stem they WILL NOT move.

Here's the link to the specific auction for the bands I used.

This is the correct ones.

I want to get the grey keyset now for my bottom row arg...

[dook0]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it . It will be me first topre keyboard.
Now I have to find some keycaps. I heard that the spacebar is kinda hard to find.

At the moment most Topre keycaps are hard to find

Truth. They're in stock now at ek, so grab some now while you can.

And the space bar is smaller than standard right ?

No. It's standard.

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it . It will be me first topre keyboard.
Now I have to find some keycaps. I heard that the spacebar is kinda hard to find.

At the moment most Topre keycaps are hard to find

Truth. They're in stock now at ek, so grab some now while you can.

And the space bar is smaller than standard right ?

No. It's standard.

Thanks
Maybe I ve been mistaken with the fc660m which have a spacebar with none standard holes place

[avtar]

And the space bar is smaller than standard right ?

No. It's standard.

Hmm I perceived it as not being standard since it's 6u. 6.25 and 7 seem to be more common options in group buys.

[intelli78]

Standard as in the same as RF and HHKB.

[avtar]

Ah gotcha. As you were

[dook0]

just to confirm about the space bar mounting (for the fc660m cherry switches)
(The first one is the standard cherry space bar)
They have to change that, that's really annoying...

[daerid]

Here's the link to the specific auction for the bands I used.

Just finished the mod. Holy crap I can't recommend it enough. Sooooooooo smooth and satisfying.

[nobee]

Here's the link to the specific auction for the bands I used.

Just finished the mod. Holy crap I can't recommend it enough. Sooooooooo smooth and satisfying.

Hmmm. Maybe I should just do this already.

[Premonition]

I tried using some standard Ormco Z-Pak Moose bands, which are 5/16". It was fine for a while, but eventually the reduced travel was kind of annoying and it sounded better to me unsilenced. It would be nice to try something thinner like those linked, I'm just afraid that it might not silence enough to justify a purchase. Perhaps the different material will solve everything, though.

[daerid]

The dental bands that are linked make a very noticeable difference in sound.

[dook0]

Just got it
I think I may have found The One (but we never know, it's my first Topre) but feels like "back in the childhood"
Hug for fingers.

[rowdy]

Just got it
I think I may have found The One (but we never know, it's my first Topre) but feels like "back in the childhood"
Hug for fingers.

The feeling of oneness with cup rubber triumphs again!

[intelli78]

Just got it
I think I may have found The One (but we never know, it's my first Topre) but feels like "back in the childhood"
Hug for fingers.

You have

[dook0]

Ahah can't stop fingering it even unplugged... Btw the serial is number 58

[rowdy]

Ahah can't stop fingering it even unplugged... Btw the serial is number 58

Are we still talking about the keyboard?

[dook0]

[dook0]

I read somewhere someone saying "feels like typing on a cloud of boobs" ahah

[VesperSAINT]

- 660C feels

[rowdy]

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- 660C feels

Cute smile included? ;D

[VesperSAINT]

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- 660C feels

Cute smile included? ;D

A 660c ought to bring a cute (maybe creepy) smile to anyone's face.

[rowdy]

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- 660C feels

Cute smile included? ;D

A 660c ought to bring a cute (maybe creepy) smile to anyone's face.

I might get one one day and find out ;D

[allocerveau]

I've got a HHKB Type S and need money right now. I might sell it and get a FC660C. Thanks for the review.

[Latin00032]

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- 660C feels

Not a cloud of boobs but still works.

[rowdy]

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- 660C feels

Not a cloud of boobs but still works.

How many does it take to make a cloud?

[HipsterPunks]

Really desperate trying to find a blank black one of these, if anyone knows a site thats instock or is selling one please let me know.

That HHKB short backspace was the downfall of that board for me, and my poker slowly creeped his way back into becoming my daily board. This board maybe the best of both worlds.

[anoxy]

Really desperate trying to find a blank black one of these, if anyone knows a site thats instock or is selling one please let me know.

That HHKB short backspace was the downfall of that board for me, and my poker slowly creeped his way back into becoming my daily board. This board maybe the best of both worlds.

You could always just snag the regular version from EK and get a set of blank black caps.

[HipsterPunks]

Really desperate trying to find a blank black one of these, if anyone knows a site thats instock or is selling one please let me know.

That HHKB short backspace was the downfall of that board for me, and my poker slowly creeped his way back into becoming my daily board. This board maybe the best of both worlds.

You could always just snag the regular version from EK and get a set of blank black caps.

Thought about it but i heard the space bar and shift arent compatible

[anoxy]

Thought about it but i heard the space bar and shift arent compatible

Yeah, I'm having the same problem with MX version

Bought a couple of lovely sets, but that spacebar and right shift aghh

[Dyslexic]

Really desperate trying to find a blank black one of these, if anyone knows a site thats instock or is selling one please let me know.

That HHKB short backspace was the downfall of that board for me, and my poker slowly creeped his way back into becoming my daily board. This board maybe the best of both worlds.

You could always just snag the regular version from EK and get a set of blank black caps.

Thought about it but i heard the space bar and shift arent compatible

Space bar is compatible, it's the modifiers and right shift that aren't. I speak from experience as I have several replacement spacebars from EK in a drawer and they fit just fine. No ctrl/alt/winkey and no right shift.

[HipsterPunks]

Screw it just bought the new grey one, Now the waiting game XD. Woot back to topre! Thanks for the help guys the spacebar was my main concern.

[anoxy]

Congrats man, I'm jelly. Kinda wish I would have snagged the topre version instead of clears.

[SSIPAK]

Screw it just bought the new grey one, Now the waiting game XD. Woot back to topre! Thanks for the help guys the spacebar was my main concern.

Maybe you can make more Topre KBK? I still dont have my first KBK 

[daerid]

Screw it just bought the new grey one, Now the waiting game XD. Woot back to topre! Thanks for the help guys the spacebar was my main concern.

Welcome back.... bwa ha ha ha

[Latin00032]

I just got the fc660c, too.

I had to try topre to see what it's about.

I like it so far. I don't know if I used it long enough to have a good opinion.

After the first week, I didn't realize how smooth it was until I went to use my old cherry switches. It makes you realize how scratchy cherry mx is. Granted I don't know how smooth cherry mx switches can be with a professional lubing.

They did feel fun to type on.

What lasts longer? Cherry mx switches or topre domes.

[feizor]

I just got the fc660c, too.

I had to try topre to see what it's about.

I like it so far. I don't know if I used it long enough to have a good opinion.

After the first week, I didn't realize how smooth it was until I went to use my old cherry switches. It makes you realize how scratchy cherry mx is. Granted I don't know how smooth cherry mx switches can be with a professional lubing.

They did feel fun to type on.

What lasts longer? Cherry mx switches or topre domes.

Cherry MX switches last longer I believe.

[mmmty]

Just bought a grey one. I haven't bought a new keyboard in a long time. It's the combination of topre + small form factor + dedicated arrow keys. Should be awesome!!

[Latin00032]

Just bought a grey one. I haven't bought a new keyboard in a long time. It's the combination of topre + small form factor + dedicated arrow keys. Should be awesome!!

I have to admit, I still haven't gotten used to the separate arrow keys.

I'm so used to keeping my fingers on the home row on the poker using wasd. I feel like it slows me down.

[mmmty]

Just bought a grey one. I haven't bought a new keyboard in a long time. It's the combination of topre + small form factor + dedicated arrow keys. Should be awesome!!

I have to admit, I still haven't gotten used to the separate arrow keys.

I'm so used to keeping my fingers on the home row on the poker using wasd. I feel like it slows me down.

I like to do CTRL and sometimes SHFT with my left hand and use the arrow keys with my right hand to move the cursor and select text.

[clacktalk]

Can anyone relatively qualified on the matter of Topre keycaps speculate whether the FC660C will be shown any love anytime soon? I can replace all my 1x1s with artisan caps given time, but I can't see myself getting into cap making just so I can have a bottom row that matches the rest of my keyboard. Or maybe a separation of alphas and modifiers so I can not feel sad after hypothetically picking up a full HHKB set.

My FC660C is on its way from the mechmarket, and I'm not too concerned with this keycap availability issue. But I am concerned that I will be very concerned in the future.

So many worries ahead : ' [

[daerid]

I doubt it. The market for Topre caps is really small currently. There's arguably a lot more RealForce boards out there, and Topre discontinued the colored caps for those (at least here in the states). Not likely the 660C will get any custom caps any time soon, especially since it's bottom row is so different from the RealForce's.