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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: MOZ on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:14:53

Title: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:14:53

I was looking for a full set of semi-transparent keys, and here are the two I found:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KBC-Semi-Clear-ABS-104-Keyset-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/330853929008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d086e5030
~ This one mentioned pad printed

http://www.ebay.com/itm/104-KBC-semitranslucency-key-caps-for-any-Cherry-MX-Switches-Mechnical-Keyboards-/300910263805?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item460fa63dfd
~ This one doesn't mention printing, I asked qtan, he said they are laser etched.

I read somewhere on the forums that they were the same. So now I am confused.

Also, anybody have any experience with these. Any other alternative in similar price range?

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:23:31

They are indeed the same caps. I've seen a few users with them on GH, but they disliked them (especially on LED boards). On the LED boards, they shine directly into your eyes, which is never fun.

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: missalaire on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:37:53

Yeah, I had a set of those on my Ducky Shine II, but ended up selling them because they ended up being much too bright even on the lowest lighting setting and gave me headaches looking at it.

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:54:10

Assuming they are the same, so are they laser printed or padded-printed.

I will be using them with a Ducky ZERO DK2108, so not backlit. Thoughts?

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 30 May 2013, 14:12:41

Quote from: mohitgarg on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:54:10

Assuming they are the same, so are they laser printed or padded-printed.

I will be using them with a Ducky ZERO DK2108, so not backlit. Thoughts?

Dust shows up more, especially on black back/plate.

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 30 May 2013, 15:12:14

Those who used it before can they confirm the printing on these? Laser etched or pad printed.

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: AGmurdercore on Thu, 30 May 2013, 16:41:01

I used to have some caps of the set but not anymore. I think that they are pad printed (not sure tho) but you can ask photekq as he is the new owner of what i used to have :D

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 30 May 2013, 22:10:42

How was the quality of the keycaps?

Title: Re: Semi-transparent keys - Are these the same
Post by: AGmurdercore on Fri, 31 May 2013, 02:46:32

Well it seemed ok, i dont know just like a normal ABS key cap nothing special.