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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: smockey on Sat, 19 January 2013, 08:38:48
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Hello there!
I'm the proud owner of a Filco MJ2 ninja TKL for a couple months now :
(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_uk_large.jpg)
You will notice the ISO layout that has been a real pain in the ass when trying to find a nice keyset to replace the stock ones :p
Unfortunately, I can't afford switching to ANSI because :
1) I'm really used to having a huge return key
2) I'm using dvorak-bepo-fr layout and I need the 2 extra keys that ISO layout offers
All that said, here comes the core of the thread.
First and foremost, I want to get a PBT blank white keyset. The main idea behind this is to replace letters/number keys/directional arrow, leaving only modifiers/return/space bar/F#/top right side keys in black. Since I could not find a full keyset for ISO TKL layout, I'm considering getting a 108 ANSI set which will let me extra keys to fill in for missing keys from 87 ANSI keyset I found :
(http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/images/products/large_138_S9C3-S104-UPUW.jpg)
(found at mechanicalkeyboard.com (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=138)
Do you guys think this is a wise idea or are you aware of some place where I could get the keyset I need (and only it, thus saving money by not getting useless extra caps)?
I'm also considering getting a few fancy caps like this one :
(http://www.techkeys.us/resources/Sir.jpg)
(http://www.techkeys.us/custom-keys.php (http://www.techkeys.us/custom-keys.php))
I would only get some I could find a nice bundle (because I won't spend the same amount of money on caps & ordering fee!)
TL;DR :
1) Is there any place where I can find a 88 ISO White Blank PBT keyset?
2) If not, will a 108 ANSI White Blank PBT be good enough to achieve the same purpose?
3) Is there any place where I could find a bundle for either 1) or 2) and a few fancy caps?
PS : I've been looking for a topic summing up good practices about posting on the forum but could not find one. If by any mean I did break implicit rules in the present thread (like by posting too large image), just let me know, I'd be glad to correct myself :D
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Unfortunately those Ducky blank PBT sets seem to be the only source that I'm aware of. That, and finding PBT in ISO is generally difficult as a lot of Asian boards stick to ANSI. You can also check out qtan's store; he has some fancy caps and sets but not exactly what you desire:
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/category/cateogry1-name/catId=3982960
He has a subforum here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=81.0 You can maybe ask him via PM, or also IMSTO and feng who have imported PBT sets before.
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Ducky has ISO PBT set, they are available from some Finnish and Swedish etailers like this one (http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/30937/djkqx/Duckyn-taysi-blanko-105kpl-een-ISO-PBT-nappainhattusetti)... I have no idea if they ship to France or another that does if not. If not you might find some Finnish member to help you.
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Sadly enough, they do not seem to ship to France :'(
Edit : It seems that I found a Finnish retailer that MIGHT deliver worldwide. I've sent a mail to their customer service to get help about this (since I dont read Finnish very well :D )
From what I could understand, It will roughly cost 75€~ (including shipping fee). Not yet too sure about it since the fee is indicated for delivery within Finland.
Yet, if anyone has an better idea (meaning by that a cheaper price :D ), I'm still listening as I did not order anything.
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Also keep an eye out for these guys, they might ship EU...
http://www.ducky-nordic.com/
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ducky-nordic-keyboards-keycaps-projects-and-misc-stuff-t4718.html
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Reading the URL, I thought "Oh my God, I found the Holy Grail", but when clicking the links : "Site opening soon" :'(
Anyway, I'll keep an eye on it, thanks for sharing :D