[SHIPPED] Tai Hao 110 Coloured DS Set GB

[McWilloughby]

Keys arrived today in the UK 
Thanks for running the buy 

Where are you in the UK if you don't mind me asking? Also did you have to pay any customs charges?

West Midlands
No customs charges 

Awesome, hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow then...

[osxoep]

Mine arrived in Scotland yesterday

[rowdy]

Mine have not arrived yet.  Space bars arrived last week.

[Dgsbllx]

I can't say I am that bothered but my blue set has 2 'D' and no 'S'  )
My 'O' is also a different shade of blue

Is there anything being done about missing caps/incorrect caps etc?

[rowdy]

I can't say I am that bothered but my blue set has 2 'D' and no 'S'  )
My 'O' is also a different shade of blue

Is there anything being done about missing caps/incorrect caps etc?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43745.msg1141653#msg1141653

[Dgsbllx]

I can't say I am that bothered but my blue set has 2 'D' and no 'S'  )
My 'O' is also a different shade of blue

Is there anything being done about missing caps/incorrect caps etc?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43745.msg1141653#msg1141653

Cheers

[dave23]

Got mine today (UK), thanks Elton for a great groupbuy. The black and yellow sets are all correct, just got to check the others but couldn't wait to fit up my poker

[rowdy]

Got mine today (UK), thanks Elton for a great groupbuy. The black and yellow sets are all correct, just got to check the others but couldn't wait to fit up my poker

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Haven't seen that design before - looks very abstract :)

[mkaito]

Got mine today (UK), thanks Elton for a great groupbuy. The black and yellow sets are all correct, just got to check the others but couldn't wait to fit up my poker

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Haven't seen that design before - looks very abstract :)

It looks very "Day[9]"-ish to me.

[dave23]

I'm not sure what day-9 is, google tells me he is a pro Starcraft player but that's as far as I got! The caps feel really nice to type on, it's probably just because I'm so excited to get them, but they feel better than the stock Poker 2 keys. They are tight to fit, but I got them on without any problems at all. I've been wanting to do a stripe since I got my Poker, looks great imho and really suits my corner desk set up 

[mkaito]

I'm not sure what day-9 is, google tells me he is a pro Starcraft player but that's as far as I got!

He was a professional Starcraft player, but that was a while ago. He's a caster and event organizer now. See this screenshot from his online show "The Day[9] Daily", and look at the colour scheme used in the logotype and the episode title. That's what I meant.

[dave23]

Ah I see, yeah similar colours there - always a nice contrast with these kind of colours.

[Pacifist]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

[rowdy]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

[Pacifist]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

[rowdy]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

Just to reiterate that these are 6.25x, not 6x, and are not part of this group buy.

[Pacifist]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

Just to reiterate that these are 6.25x, not 6x, and are not part of this group buy.

so taihao doesn't include 6x bars?

[rowdy]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

Just to reiterate that these are 6.25x, not 6x, and are not part of this group buy.

so taihao doesn't include 6x bars?

Haven't heard of them doing 6x space bars at all.

They do 6.25x space bars available as part of a (now closed) group buy.

[Pacifist]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

Just to reiterate that these are 6.25x, not 6x, and are not part of this group buy.

so taihao doesn't include 6x bars?

Haven't heard of them doing 6x space bars at all.

They do 6.25x space bars available as part of a (now closed) group buy.

oh whoops. thought the 7x was a 6x...my bad

[rowdy]

on the 6x spacebar where are the stems?

6x stems for universality:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47831.msg1153731#msg1153731

And they are 6.25x space bars available separately.

good, its off centered. hate my 11900 bar being 6x and off center

Just to reiterate that these are 6.25x, not 6x, and are not part of this group buy.

so taihao doesn't include 6x bars?

Haven't heard of them doing 6x space bars at all.

They do 6.25x space bars available as part of a (now closed) group buy.

oh whoops. thought the 7x was a 6x...my bad

There is a 7x space bar in the set, but it has really weird stems.

Look back through this thread for pictures.

[Daniel Beardsmore]

Something I spotted the instant mine arrived — the massive asterisk symbol (which I love). I recognised it immediately as matching the corresponding keycap of my Oriental Tech OK-100M keyboard from 1991 or 1992.

Here's a comparison — NIB 1991/1992 keycaps top, group buy keycaps below:

So there we have it. 22 years of double-shot production! I've since realised that a lot of keycaps match exactly, including the Focus FK-2001 and at least one OmniKey. Other keyboards match sufficiently to suggest the same keycap OEM.

Looks like we've been using their doubleshots for a long time without realising who they are.

Of course, it could be that another company set up doubleshot tooling with the exact same font, symbols, spacing etc, but that seems rather unlikely. Most keys match, including the exact size and shape of the arrows on the arrow keys.

[rowdy]

Something I spotted the instant mine arrived — the massive asterisk symbol (which I love). I recognised it immediately as matching the corresponding keycap of my Oriental Tech OK-100M keyboard from 1991 or 1992.

Here's a comparison — NIB 1991/1992 keycaps top, group buy keycaps below:

(Attachment Link)

So there we have it. 22 years of double-shot production! I've since realised that a lot of keycaps match exactly, including the Focus FK-2001 and at least one OmniKey. Other keyboards match sufficiently to suggest the same keycap OEM.

Looks like we've been using their doubleshots for a long time without realising who they are.

Of course, it could be that another company set up doubleshot tooling with the exact same font, symbols, spacing etc, but that seems rather unlikely. Most keys match, including the exact size and shape of the arrows on the arrow keys.

That would go some way towards explaining their surprisingly high quality - that they have been going for years and it is not (necessarily) a new startup.

[Halvar]

Yes, they seem to have done this for a long time:

http://www.tai-hao.com/english/company.htm

Great find, Daniel!





(and happy birthday!)

[rowdy]

Yes, they seem to have done this for a long time:

http://www.tai-hao.com/english/company.htm

Great find, Daniel!





(and happy birthday!)

Is it Daniel's birthday too?  Three birthdays today!  Happy birthday Daniel

[RabRhee]

Mine arrived today, all correct. Many thanks Elton for a great GB

[Daniel Beardsmore]

Yes, they seem to have done this for a long time:

http://www.tai-hao.com/english/company.htm

I knew about that — as far as I know, it was my sample photos at DT that (directly or indirectly) tipped off Elton that he could arrange a group buy ; ) I was investigating Alps clones and discovered that the company that made the switches in question, also made doubleshot keycaps. Felly at Tai-Hao offered to send some sample keycaps along with my sample switches, so I made sure to demonstrate them. I was not seriously expecting anyone to even notice, so I was really surprised when I found out that there was an interest check running for them!

I'm really glad how well this worked out for everyone. Elton's done a great job with this — I'm really pleased he picked it up.

I just didn't realise how widespread their keycaps were at one point. Another little nugget of knowledge to write up on the wiki when I get chance.

BTW, from what I understand, they do have Mac tooling too.

[McWilloughby]

My sets finally arrived today, really nice change from the QFR stock caps. Really just makes me wish I ordered all the colours when the GB was still running...

Can't wait for round two, particularly if we can get ISO keys in there as well. Some WoR mods would be great... Poor man's Red Alert anyone?

[TheHydroMule]

Some WoR mods would be great... Poor man's Red Alert anyone?

Pretty much what I was thinking. Poor man's red alert, poor man's rain drop, poor man's CCnG haha

[czarek]

Woohoo got mine Thanks a lot Elton!

[komar007]

Got mine today too!
Thanks!

[bazemk1979]

Something I spotted the instant mine arrived — the massive asterisk symbol (which I love). I recognised it immediately as matching the corresponding keycap of my Oriental Tech OK-100M keyboard from 1991 or 1992.

Here's a comparison — NIB 1991/1992 keycaps top, group buy keycaps below:

(Attachment Link)

So there we have it. 22 years of double-shot production! I've since realised that a lot of keycaps match exactly, including the Focus FK-2001 and at least one OmniKey. Other keyboards match sufficiently to suggest the same keycap OEM.

Looks like we've been using their doubleshots for a long time without realising who they are.

Of course, it could be that another company set up doubleshot tooling with the exact same font, symbols, spacing etc, but that seems rather unlikely. Most keys match, including the exact size and shape of the arrows on the arrow keys.

I really like the 2 tone beige/white keys

[Photoelectric]

That's interesting, Daniel.  I've also been wondering for some time whether Tai Hao can also produce keycaps for alps, since technically they make some alps switches, and their 7x spacebars that originally came with these MX sets also include alps stabilizer parts.  Given that there is a scarcity of Alps caps--could Tai Hao become a source?

[elton5354]

They do produce ALPs key caps.  From the beginning they gave me an option of either MX or ALPs.

[rowdy]

They do produce ALPs key caps.  From the beginning they gave me an option of either MX or ALPs.

If only they did Topre keycaps too.

sigh

sigh

sigh

[Pacifist]

do i hear an alps GB?

[rowdy]

do i hear an alps GB?

Alps market would be even smaller than Topre.

Wonder if the MOQ is the same.

[Photoelectric]

Yes, but there's been a long-standing Alps cap set thread started by Calavera.  When we have this company that already makes alps caps and doesn't charge a lot for their sets.  So  say instead of $9 a set, you paid 3x as much to meet the MOQ for Alps caps--it'd still be cheaper than anything from SP.  Even 4-6x as much.  Now divide their MOQ by 6, and you might have enough people ordering some shiny new Alps sets.

For reference: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45879.0

[damorgue]

Yes, but there's been a long-standing Alps cap set thread started by Calavera.  When we have this company that already makes alps caps and doesn't charge a lot for their sets.  So  say instead of $9 a set, you paid 3x as much to meet the MOQ for Alps caps--it'd still be cheaper than anything from SP.  Even 4-6x as much.  Now divide their MOQ by 6, and you might have enough people ordering some shiny new Alps sets.

For reference: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45879.0

And everyone would get 6 sets as well, not just pay 6 times as much for a set.

This becomes especially interesting with upcoming customs which are compatible with Alps.

[pasph]

You must consider also the stabilizers problem

[nubbinator]

Yes, but there's been a long-standing Alps cap set thread started by Calavera.  When we have this company that already makes alps caps and doesn't charge a lot for their sets.  So  say instead of $9 a set, you paid 3x as much to meet the MOQ for Alps caps--it'd still be cheaper than anything from SP.  Even 4-6x as much.  Now divide their MOQ by 6, and you might have enough people ordering some shiny new Alps sets.

For reference: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45879.0

Well, I'd hope they wouldn't be shiny if they're new

[montroyal]

Has anyone in Korea received their orders? I got the shipping notice on Oct 27, but haven't received them yet. What's going on?

[TheHydroMule]

Received my spacebars!! Thanks Elton!!

[tgujay]

Received my spacebars!! Thanks Elton!!

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Much keys, so color, wow.

[TheHydroMule]

Received my spacebars!! Thanks Elton!!

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Much keys, so color, wow.

haha yea, its my set up for the holidays, summer will probably be differently when the world cup rolls around

[maxmalkav]

Elton, I have received my spacebars, but not my sets (they were shipped in November to Spain), is that normal? I guess that the surface mail is a bit slow and probably I don't have to worry about it.

BTW, the yellow colour of the spacebar has surpassed all my expectations!

[LechnerDE]

Elton, I have received my spacebars, but not my sets (they were shipped in November to Spain), is that normal? I guess that the surface mail is a bit slow and probably I don't have to worry about it.

BTW, the yellow colour of the spacebar has surpassed all my expectations!

I think that's perfectly normal. Nobody in EU got his sets before the spacebars.

I got mine a week after the spacebars so just be patient 

[mkaito]

Got my keys within a week of the spacebars, in Spain.

Thanks for everything, elton ^_^

[maxmalkav]

Just asking because I will receive the package in Spain but living in the Netherlands, so I have not been able to track all the packages arriving my parents home. Now I see it is totally normal and I have to not worry

Thanks for the tip!

Elton, I have received my spacebars, but not my sets (they were shipped in November to Spain), is that normal? I guess that the surface mail is a bit slow and probably I don't have to worry about it.

BTW, the yellow colour of the spacebar has surpassed all my expectations!

I think that's perfectly normal. Nobody in EU got his sets before the spacebars.

I got mine a week after the spacebars so just be patient 

[Escari]

Hi,

I have just received my sets and I seem to have a missing top row "*8" key and two top row "%5" keys in yellow.

I would appreciate it if any thing could be done, otherwise, I am very happy with them!

Thanks

[bazemk1979]

Hi,

I have just received my sets and I seem to have a missing top row "*8" key and two top row "%5" keys in yellow.

I would appreciate it if any thing could be done, otherwise, I am very happy with them!

Thanks

contact Elton, he should be able to take care of the problem