If you can post a pic of the F5 key underside it would be helpful. From what I have seen from my model M's (also with 2-piece keycaps), the keys have a stem for the spring to go into, which is part of the key. I don't know if you ment the F5 key has a different stem that does not have the same color as the key itself. Anyway, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
You don't need a keypuller for an m. You can just pull it with your fingers, assuming you can get a good grip on it.
Bump.Totally safe. It's not like a cherry board where you could pull the switch out. Just pull on it. The top piece will come off. Then pull off the second one. I personally prefer the two piece caps. I've had a model M with two piece caps, and a SSK with one, and the Model M was just easier to work with, especially if I wanted to change keyboard layouts.
Still looking for a few questions to be answered.
Is it safe to try to pull the entire two piece key off with my hands?
And what do people prefer, single piece or two piece key caps? I am wanting to order some more keys soon so keep the comments coming! :happy:
My Unicomp Classic 101 also came with 2-piece keycaps. Will post pics of the caps when I get home.
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You can use your fingers or a screw driver or anything to pop the keys off. Cherry switches are more finicky, Unicomp boards are more robust.
The white ones have usually come with two piece keycaps.Mostly, I think. The 104/105 versions have few single-piece caps.
My order from July 6th, 2011 of the Black/Gray Spacesaver are one-piece keycaps only.
I was encouraged by Jim Owens to use a butter-knife for the keycaps.
Hello all. As the title suggests, my Ultra Classic, aka Unicomp Spacesaver has just been un-boxed moments ago. I have it set up and I'm typing this on it right now. First things first, it feels damn fine to type on.
Now I won't go into too much detail at this point in time because I'll most likely write up a formal review after it sees some more use, but there are a few things that I would like to ask fellow Unicomp keyboard owners.
What type of keys came on your Unicomp keyboard? I ask this because it was my impression that this keyboard came with single piece key caps. I got this impression from other Unicomp owners online both at Geekhack and Deskthority. But it turns out that apparently all of my key caps are two piece key caps.
My second question is, what do you like better, single piece or two piece key caps? I ask this question because I plan on ordering some more key caps from Unicomp and would like to know what kind I will be happiest with.
And lastly, when I opened the box the F5 key was not attached to the board and the spring was exposed (I will get more into the packaging when I type up a formal review) and I put it back in, but the key looked peculiar. It was a two piece key, but the top piece was still attached, and there seemed to be a white stem coming out the back. It went back on ok and works fine but I'm just curious to if that is what a single piece key looks like essentially, or if something else came out attached to the key.
Black spacesaver Nov 2010 has one piece (much to my dismay). I'm considering replacing them with green printed ones, but it's EXPENSIVE.
Mostly, I think. The 104/105 versions have few single-piece caps.
The small Alt and Win keys are one piece because they're a non standard size.
I think in general they just go with whatever they have lying around.
The small Alt and Win keys are one piece because they're a non standard size.
I think in general they just go with whatever they have lying around.
Does anyone know what KRO these are?What KRO do you expect from a membrane keyboard?
And lastly, when I opened the box the F5 key was not attached to the board and the spring was exposed (I will get more into the packaging when I type up a formal review) and I put it back in, but the key looked peculiar. It was a two piece key, but the top piece was still attached, and there seemed to be a white stem coming out the back. It went back on ok and works fine but I'm just curious to if that is what a single piece key looks like essentially, or if something else came out attached to the key.
Is this what you are talking about? (Left with the "insert" in, right with the "insert" removed)
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IIRC they bluetape the spacebar for shipment. That's better than 99% of the other keyboard vendors.
My spacebar still came loose when I received it but I strongly believe it's partly due to courier companies...That's insane.
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It's a shame Unicomp doesn't include more detail in their online store.
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And when you "Click to Zoom" it doesn't even work as advertised.
The site is still under development and we are making improvements all the time.
these items will come soon.
Mine have a slightly more "pingy" or even "hollow" sound than the Model M.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Classic 101 from them. I'd rather just have the real thing.
Mine have a slightly more "pingy" or even "hollow" sound than the Model M.
I'm not concerned with the overall noise, in fact I personally think I would like it louder. It's just higher pitched noise that gets to me.
Back in the day programmers had bigger things to worry about.