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Title: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: brialona on Tue, 12 February 2013, 19:53:03
I have a qfr and looking to get a new set.  I am looking for either blanks or the old school ones that are light gray/ dark gray.  Where would be the best place to get it? I read that wasdkeyboards space bar won't fit properly. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 12 February 2013, 20:01:50
If you're looking to get a fully compatible, full set of keycaps, WASD (www.wasdkeyboards.com) sells nice ABS keycaps in OEM profile. You can get them blank, laser etched, or engraved. Multiple colors are available, and you can design your own layout on their website. The spacebar fits a QFR just fine.

If you want double shot ABS instead, Signature Plastics sells standard sets on their marketplace page (www.keycapsdirect.com). You can get them in either black with white print, or white with black print. Full sets cost the same, $60, as the WASD full sets. These area also fully compatible with your QFR.
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 12 February 2013, 20:45:32
Any standard spacebar should fit on a QFR.

As jdcarpe suggested, and have a look in the group buys and classifieds here.
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: sth on Tue, 12 February 2013, 21:26:06
I have a qfr and looking to get a new set.  I am looking for either blanks or the old school ones that are light gray/ dark gray.  Where would be the best place to get it? I read that wasdkeyboards space bar won't fit properly. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Imsto white/grey blank PBT are about 50-60 bucks. Lots of people prefer PBT to ABS once they try it. The texture can be slightly different but IMO the durability and lack of visible degradation (that is, shine) really make PBT keys worth the switch.
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: Turkishrambo on Tue, 12 February 2013, 21:28:18
http://stores.ebay.ca/somefenggeeky

Feng has a few sets you might be interested in; check out his ebay store
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: sth on Tue, 12 February 2013, 21:31:11
here is imsto's thread about his:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33416.0

pretty widely regarded as the best brand-new PBT caps you can get for MX switches other than NIB NOS cherry.

you can see pics of the white/grey set here http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4996320547.15.DBnAuX&id=16466008966&
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: strafe on Tue, 12 February 2013, 23:21:39
If you buy a set from Signature Plastics, make sure you buy 10 stabilizer inserts from WASD keyboards.  The standard inserts are very loose (i ended up using hot melt glue to stop mine from falling out :P)
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: sth on Tue, 12 February 2013, 23:22:33
If you buy a set from Signature Plastics, make sure you buy a set of extra stabilizer inserts from WASD keyboards.  The standard inserts are very loose (i ended up using hot melt glue to stop mine from falling out :P)
dude... just cut a ~4mm square of clear tape and put it on the stem before pressing the key on
Title: Re: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: brialona on Wed, 13 February 2013, 03:42:45
here is imsto's thread about his:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33416.0

pretty widely regarded as the best brand-new PBT caps you can get for MX switches other than NIB NOS cherry.

you can see pics of the white/grey set here http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4996320547.15.DBnAuX&id=16466008966&

I really like some of his sets.  How do I buy from him?
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: remmeh on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:06:45
I really like some of his sets.  How do I buy from him?

I wasn't aware imsto had any more of the 2-tone beige blanks, but you can probably just send him a pm
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: Lu_e on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:52:15
If you're looking to get a fully compatible, full set of keycaps, WASD (www.wasdkeyboards.com) sells nice ABS keycaps in OEM profile. You can get them blank, laser etched, or engraved. Multiple colors are available, and you can design your own layout on their website. The spacebar fits a QFR just fine.

If you want double shot ABS instead, Signature Plastics sells standard sets on their marketplace page (www.keycapsdirect.com). You can get them in either black with white print, or white with black print. Full sets cost the same, $60, as the WASD full sets. These area also fully compatible with your QFR.

Uh WASD's 104 keyset is $49.99 etched or engraved... & $39.99 blank.

Now SP is $60 for just an 87 keyset... definitely not the same price.
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 13 February 2013, 11:54:59
If you're looking to get a fully compatible, full set of keycaps, WASD (www.wasdkeyboards.com) sells nice ABS keycaps in OEM profile. You can get them blank, laser etched, or engraved. Multiple colors are available, and you can design your own layout on their website. The spacebar fits a QFR just fine.

If you want double shot ABS instead, Signature Plastics sells standard sets on their marketplace page (www.keycapsdirect.com). You can get them in either black with white print, or white with black print. Full sets cost the same, $60, as the WASD full sets. These area also fully compatible with your QFR.

Uh WASD's 104 keyset is $49.99 etched or engraved... & $39.99 blank.

Now SP is $60 for just an 87 keyset... definitely not the same price.

Sorry, I was thinking of the price from the custom keyboard designer. :(
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: samwisekoi on Wed, 13 February 2013, 12:03:56
If you buy a set from Signature Plastics, make sure you buy a set of extra stabilizer inserts from WASD keyboards.  The standard inserts are very loose (i ended up using hot melt glue to stop mine from falling out :P)
dude... just cut a ~4mm square of clear tape and put it on the stem before pressing the key on

Teflon tape works really well too.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: Lu_e on Wed, 13 February 2013, 12:04:32
If you're looking to get a fully compatible, full set of keycaps, WASD (www.wasdkeyboards.com) sells nice ABS keycaps in OEM profile. You can get them blank, laser etched, or engraved. Multiple colors are available, and you can design your own layout on their website. The spacebar fits a QFR just fine.

If you want double shot ABS instead, Signature Plastics sells standard sets on their marketplace page (www.keycapsdirect.com). You can get them in either black with white print, or white with black print. Full sets cost the same, $60, as the WASD full sets. These area also fully compatible with your QFR.

Uh WASD's 104 keyset is $49.99 etched or engraved... & $39.99 blank.

Now SP is $60 for just an 87 keyset... definitely not the same price.

Sorry, I was thinking of the price from the custom keyboard designer. :(
No worries... SP's 87 key pricing really does not make sense to me...

edit; ...perhaps it's their new investments (employees, website stuff, general production issues) in the 'new' general kb hobbyist market and the fact they're running a domestic based business.
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: whiskytango on Wed, 13 February 2013, 12:54:11
If you buy a set from Signature Plastics, make sure you buy a set of extra stabilizer inserts from WASD keyboards.  The standard inserts are very loose (i ended up using hot melt glue to stop mine from falling out :P)
dude... just cut a ~4mm square of clear tape and put it on the stem before pressing the key on

Teflon tape works really well too.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Show Image
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)


I used cut up pieces of a plastic shopping bag. It was within arms reach of my desk at the time...
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: sth on Wed, 13 February 2013, 16:34:44
If you buy a set from Signature Plastics, make sure you buy a set of extra stabilizer inserts from WASD keyboards.  The standard inserts are very loose (i ended up using hot melt glue to stop mine from falling out :P)
dude... just cut a ~4mm square of clear tape and put it on the stem before pressing the key on

Teflon tape works really well too.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Show Image
(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)

good call. the only thing i use teflon tape for is wrapping around my plugs when i stretch my ears :P
Title: Re: Best bang for buck keycap set for qfr
Post by: swagpiratex on Wed, 13 February 2013, 18:23:18
I ordered my thin PBT's from feng's shop because imsto didn't have the color combo I wanted. Not bad for $35.