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Title: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: swagpiratex on Thu, 23 August 2012, 15:03:40

So i got a chance to check out the Rapid Pro yesterday and really liked the keycaps they had on the keyboard.  Anyone that owns or tried the keyboard know what the material is made out of?

Right now typing on my Das Professional Model S, and want to replace the ABS keys with blank keys in that material, if possible.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 23 August 2012, 23:19:33

I'm almost 100% sure it's "normal" ABS Plastic. That said, sometimes ABS plastic is really nice.

I would recommend replacing with PBT, mainly 'cause it's awesome.

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: DaClownie on Thu, 23 August 2012, 23:49:52

Yea, CM Quickfire Rapid keys get shiny rather quick. My space bar on the Quickfire held up worse than the spacebar on my Blackwidow.  That's not to say it's not a great keyboard and all.

For what it's worth, I'm replacing my main 37 typing keys with PBT side printed, and the modifiers and the like will remain ABS until I find a full PBT set I want to invest in.

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: swagpiratex on Thu, 23 August 2012, 23:49:57

Yea after doing some research, the pictures of the PBT keys look really, really nice.

Is there someone currently selling PBT sets? I'm looking for thick blank black PBT's. I've read that imsto does thick ones.

Does this vendor carry them? http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: thegunner100 on Thu, 23 August 2012, 23:53:19

Yes, qtan and feng here carry KBC's PBT keycap sets.

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: swagpiratex on Fri, 24 August 2012, 01:14:42

My search-fu is pretty good, but couldn't find the KBT caps you mentioned.

Are these comparable to imsto PBT?

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=98

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 24 August 2012, 09:50:08

Quote from: swagpiratex on Thu, 23 August 2012, 23:49:57

Yea after doing some research, the pictures of the PBT keys look really, really nice.

Is there someone currently selling PBT sets? I'm looking for thick blank black PBT's. I've read that imsto does thick ones.

Does this vendor carry them? http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/

That's Qtan's store, and I believe most or all of the PBT he carries is from KBC
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/category/pbt-key-caps/catId=3982960

The second set appears to be Ducky's PBT set.

They all compare to imsto's PBT, but aren't as thick. They also have a different profile.

Title: Re: Keycap ID Request - CM Quickfire Rapid Pro
Post by: swagpiratex on Fri, 24 August 2012, 10:02:51

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next group buy from imsto.