Author Topic: More geekhack keys (Read 80018 times)

ricercar · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 19:31:21 »

Quote from: type_dancer;188125

Hrmpf. We will see. I don't think I have even half the stuff you used to pull that off.

If you're truly intimidated by the Cherry-to-BS mod, PM me.

SLM · « **Reply #52 on:** Sun, 30 May 2010, 22:34:40 »

Quote from: iMav;188214

I expect all recipients to post pics of their new keycaps in this thread.

Will Do!! Can't wait to get it! Thanks a TON!! :smile:

pang0011 · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 00:23:40 »

This is a customized 108-key version for Ducky 108 keyboards, I wouldn't compare it with those of Topre, but better off let iMav or other experienced members to figure it out:)

If our fellow member is also interested in knowing more about the PBT ones, I can also send you a set or two for review (for free). I'm sure the resellers/vendors here will be very happy to help, if you like to buy after all:P

P.S. I earnestly hope my gratitude wouldn't affect the normal business of the resellers here.

Laggy-gaga · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 04:38:04 »

I'm in ,but I live in Australia, so how is the shipping issue

iMav · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 06:35:10 »

Quote from: Laggy-gaga;188443

I'm in ,but I live in Australia, so how is the shipping issue

There are no shipping issues. However, there is the issue of you missing the deadline of 11:59pm, 28 May 2010. (read the thread in it's entirety...or, at least, all the posts from me)

iMav · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 10:13:55 »

Quote from: ripster;188465

P.S. How come the spacebar appears misaligned? (not seated?)

The Ducky I have does not look like that (space bar is level).

Laggy-gaga · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 10:38:45 »

****..
kind of busy at weekend

pang0011 · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 10:43:12 »

Quote from: ripster;188465

I'd volunteer to do a review of keys. I did the Key Reference wiki and co-authored the "All About Keys" wiki so I am pretty experienced. PM me if you'd like me to do a review and I'll send you my address.

P.S. How come the spacebar appears misaligned? (not seated?)
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Yes certainly, it will be convincing if they are reviewed by a member like you.

Can you allow me to say your observation really,,, make me speechless, your last question about the dome 2-shot keycap of G80-1863 hasn't got answered yet, (I have been doing lots of asking around).

Can I suggest sending the 2 sets of PBT keycaps together with the Ducky keycaps to iMav first, and then seek his help to forward them to you in US? I think this will be a more cost effective way to ship them, and you don't have to take the risk of disclosing your address to a new comer.

Shirukii · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 12:10:31 »

pang's so modest, I've been dealing with him to get a Ducky keyboard shipped over and it's been the most pleasant online buying experience I've ever had, the board should be here within the next day or so. New comer or not, he's a great member of this community, which I'm contemplating running away from once I get my board lest I end up giving into this unshakable urge to buy a topre.

iMav · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 31 May 2010, 12:26:57 »

Quote from: Shirukii;188487

pang's so modest, I've been dealing with him to get a Ducky keyboard shipped over and it's been the most pleasant online buying experience I've ever had, the board should be here within the next day or so. New comer or not, he's a great member of this community, which I'm contemplating running away from once I get my board lest I end up giving into this unshakable urge to buy a topre.

Pang is great. I am in the process of trading him a new Ducky for a new Endurapro. I've already received the Ducky and he has been very patient with me getting the Eudurapro to him. (delayed from Unicomp due to some other items I added to the order)

Should have it out to him tomorrow.

iMav · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 14:47:47 »

Pang's Endurapro is on its way...as well as all the geekhack keys. (fortuantely, all the keys went out as first class letters. Otherwise, that would've been a ton of customs forms to fill out!)

BTW, anyone interested in some Alps geekhack keys?

Half-Saint · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 14:49:44 »

Quote from: iMav;188942

BTW, anyone interested in some Alps geekhack keys?

Certainly!

iMav · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 15:04:12 »

Those that PM me my middle name (and their shipping address) by 11:59pm (US/Central) Friday night (4 June) can split the ones I have available.

didjamatic · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 15:22:02 »

Everyone knows Danger is his middle name.

JBert · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 16:54:17 »

Whoah, everyone is spamming iMav's user page!

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 02 June 2010, 18:55:14 »

I think it's "Uwe"

iMav · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 00:00:33 »

ericrice was able to find this info quite easily. For those that are interested, perhaps he'd be willing to give you a hint if you PM him.

iMav · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 03 June 2010, 06:51:33 »

Quote from: ripster;189095

I gave up once I found out your High School. Stupid Alumni website wanted me to register.

Whitey? (I know it's not Werner)
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Uncle Whitey! ;)

it's out there (my full name). I make no attempt to conceal myself online.

(alternatively, you could provide one of my children's middle names (which are more interesting then mine))

iMav · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 11:08:22 »

Some pics of the Alps GH keys:

Oqsy · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 20:13:47 »

I got my cherry key today iMav. Thanks for the freebie! I'm off to post the obligatory pic as per your requirement... Oh, and his middle name is "Gustav"

kishy · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 20:20:53 »

How exactly does one obtain an Alps GeekHack key?

washuai · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 21:03:35 »

This reminds me I need to find the charger for my camera batteries. So far I'm safe, key hasn't come yet, but when it does, I'll be borrowing some paperclips.

iMav · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 21:30:31 »

Quote from: kishy;189762

How exactly does one obtain an Alps GeekHack key?

Read this thread.

(you've got a couple of hours left)

kishy · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 21:37:59 »

Quote from: iMav;189790

Read this thread.

(you've got a couple of hours left)

I had been under the impression that still applied exclusively to people who didn't already own any type of GeekHack key...whoops. PM coming your way assuming my source is correct.

Oqsy · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:24:10 »

your source was almost certainly incorrect considering it was me, and I made up "Gustav" with ZERO info other than iMav's German last name.

kishy · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:26:22 »

Quote from: Oqsy;189808

your source was almost certainly incorrect considering it was me, and I made up "Gustav" with ZERO info other than iMav's German last name.

I will never forgive you for this.

Nonmouse · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:27:11 »

Quote from: Oqsy;189808

your source was almost certainly incorrect considering it was me, and I made up "Gustav" with ZERO info other than iMav's German last name.

Yeah, but it was a really good guess...

kishy · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:29:08 »

The name being so uncommon combined with the confidence the wording carried convinced me it was known as fact.

Correct name was figured out a few minutes ago and PM'd.

Oqsy · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:32:24 »

My apologies, asshat. That was perhaps my crowning moment in trolling geekhack.

kishy · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:34:48 »

Quote from: Oqsy;189814

My apologies, asshat. That was perhaps my crowning moment in trolling geekhack.

If only the poll were still open...

Oqsy · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:44:16 »

my name wasn't even in the top 100 when that poll was created... go back and read some of my posts, i've done similar trolling MANY times before without anyone ever catching on as far as I know

phoenix · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:48:36 »

I want to say William but it can't be that easy. (That was the 2nd result from google.)

Oqsy · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 04 June 2010, 22:54:48 »

you googled "what's iMav's middle name?" and got "William" and your comfortable with that?

iMav · « **Reply #84 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 12:50:26 »

Quote from: Oqsy;189822

you googled "what's iMav's middle name?" and got "William" and your comfortable with that?

Well, NOW if you google that, that is exactly what you get (your post).

iMav · « **Reply #85 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 13:04:50 »

Congrats to:

Washuai
Oqsy
Kishy
Guardian
Nonmouse
Half-Saint
ericrice
Shirukii
Vhaarr

(I think that's it...let me know if I missed you)

Anyone else that wants one has till the end of today (5 June 2010, 11:59pm US/Central) to PM me their shipping address and let me know how many they would like (doesnt mean you'll get all you want...depends on demand. Middle name contest winners get priority)

iMav · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 13:07:46 »

Quote from: ripster;189931

W is right though.

Phoenix is correct. (it's a shame they didn't PM me).

phoenix · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 13:33:20 »

Quote from: iMav;189933

Phoenix is correct. (it's a shame they didn't PM me).

Aha! I didn't PM because I don't have a keyboard with Alps that I will keep. No point getting a cap that won't actually sit on a keyboard. Congrats to everybody who got their keys!

kishy · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 13:43:09 »

I've got an FK-5001 waiting for its GeekHack key now...however, bit of a problem. The profiles of the keys on this are wonky...and the Esc key is oversized. It'll be a challenge finding a spot to put the key.

Thanks iMav for being so generous

I presume the key profile of the Alps one is identical to the Cherry one? Looks the same in photos, just wanna be sure though.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #89 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 13:45:21 »

Wait, aluminum isn't magnetic, most stainless steel neither... >.>

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #90 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 18:34:04 »

So, its clear lacquered normal steel, very thin stainless steel glued on normal steel, or something odd... >.>
Btw, Bosch used to make good stuff, but that's at least a decade ago before it was bought by Siemens and people went crazy for cheap junk!

Shirukii · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 18:36:07 »

Awesome, thanks iMav, looking forward to it, pics will be posted and by the time I get it I should be ready to throw out a review for the Ducky board. Can't wait =D

Mental Hobbit · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 19:13:54 »

Quote from: TheSoulhunter;190006

Btw, Bosch used to make good stuff, but that's at least a decade ago before it was bought by Siemens and people went crazy for cheap junk!

Uhm? Haven't heard that. And Wikipedia claims they're still owned by the Bosch Foundation - which is why Bosch is one of the few brands I care about.

iMav · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 05 June 2010, 21:00:31 »

Supplies are almost exhausted. See the new thread for one final chance.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 06 June 2010, 07:16:31 »

Quote from: Mental Hobbit;190018

Uhm? Haven't heard that. And Wikipedia claims they're still owned by the Bosch Foundation - which is why Bosch is one of the few brands I care about.

I think Robert Bosch GmbH is still independent, but this joint-venture thing (BSH) they did for home appliances is now mainly lead by Siemens (decision wise) for some time already. Well, I could be wrong, as I got this info mainly from hearsay (I work for Siemens). But as we talk about it... When we dropped production of mobile phones, some big bug made the statement "We can build mobile phones that are expensive but work for 5 or more years, but people want mobile phones that are cheap and break after 2 years (most people get a new one when the contract ends after 24 months), others can do this better"

type_dancer · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 06 June 2010, 09:19:15 »

My geekhack key arrived yesterday! Someone offered to switch a model M modded one with me but I am not sure when I will have the time to mail it out. Will at least get a picture of it sitting on my keyboard though hopefully today.

iMav · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 06 June 2010, 10:52:14 »

Quote from: type_dancer;190176

My geekhack key arrived yesterday! Someone offered to switch a model M modded one with me but I am not sure when I will have the time to mail it out. Will at least get a picture of it sitting on my keyboard though hopefully today.

Nice. Too bad Signature Plastics doesn't do buckling spring (nor Topre) keys.

type_dancer · « **Reply #97 on:** Sun, 06 June 2010, 11:15:17 »

No worries. If I don't get it sent out it will still be used eventually. My next one will be cherry blues.

In the distant future but still, it will happen.

erricrice · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 07 June 2010, 08:16:44 »

I received my Cherry geekhack key, and will post pics of that as well as the ALPS as soon as I am done moving this weekend....

Phaedrus2129 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 07 June 2010, 17:07:02 »

Thank you for the wonderful birthday present, iMav! I'm turning 19 today, got a letter in the mail from Wisconsin. I thought for a moment that it was a card from my cousin Becky, but she moved to Florida a year ago. I open it up, and what do I find but a Geekhack key?

Excellent (if perhaps unintentional) timing.

Thanks!

Oh, and I know your first name now. Or your last. Or whatever.

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Author Topic: More geekhack keys (Read 80018 times)