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Title: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: morpheus on Fri, 08 March 2013, 02:37:36: Hi,

Can anybody tell me where I can find replacement key caps in either 37 key set, or 87 key set for my HPE 87 board?

I'm kinda worried that the keycap replacement set won't match the same height as the original keycap set.

How do I know which ones will match the same height as my originals?

I would like to replace it with lettered, colored key caps.

Thanks.

Here's a picture, which isn't mine.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ZLwsIegBOc/UBkWB4_y-oI/AAAAAAAABJw/APVcnA8fFhk/s1289/20120801_133259.jpg)
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: morpheus on Fri, 08 March 2013, 09:01:53: Will the WASD 37 key set fit this board?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Cherry-MX-Laser-Etched-Keycaps-37-Set-Keyboard-Key-Caps-/110971390760?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item19d6690b28
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 08 March 2013, 10:22:53: Yes, it would have 'oem' profile keycap. Also set like this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/37-Keycaps-for-Cherry-MX-keyboard-Yellow-Side-Texted-NEW-Fast-Shipper-/110988961795?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item19d7752803), this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cherry-MX-Switch-Keycaps-37pcs-for-Filco-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards-etc-/230863828709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c08e76e5) or this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KBC-Semi-Clear-ABS-104-Keyset-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/330853929008?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4d086e5030) depending on what style you are after.
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: gigibecali on Fri, 08 March 2013, 11:15:51: I'd suggest you go for a complete set for your peace of mind.
The originals are "OEM" profile. AFAIK that means just that they're taller than Cherry profile.
That's not a lot of information :)

I bought a set of standard, white, cherry profile pbts from feng and they're just fine. HPE-87 is a Filco clone.
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: morpheus on Fri, 08 March 2013, 11:31:57: You mean like an 87 key set?

Which sets out there will fit this HPE 87 (considering all the costar stabilizers etc.)???

Thanks.
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 08 March 2013, 11:34:44: As far as I am aware the HPE has nothing atypical about it. Any 87/104 MX set will work fine.
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: gigibecali on Fri, 08 March 2013, 12:14:36: Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 08 March 2013, 11:34:44
As far as I am aware the HPE has nothing atypical about it. Any 87/104 MX set will work fine.

that's correct.
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: bazemk1979 on Fri, 08 March 2013, 14:19:18: so whats the difference between this board and Filco TKL? they look identical all the way.....
Title: Re: HPE 87 Keycap Replacements (37key and 87key)
Post by: noons on Sat, 09 March 2013, 15:29:41: Quote from: bazemk1979 on Fri, 08 March 2013, 14:19:18
so whats the difference between this board and Filco TKL? they look identical all the way.....

Yea this was most likely a copied filco design. They are probably very similar, but if your going for quality you cant really beat paying the extra money for the filco. Oh and personally I hate the logo above the arrow keys.