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Title: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:01:07: Not sure if it's been posted already, but:
http://keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php

top of the page.

Blank PBT sets in various colors, DSA profile. Available colors are : WAN, NDY, RAR, VCC, BDJ

Colors for reference (thanks, Xenderwind)
http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php

(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/colors/pbtBlues.JPG)
(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/colors/pbtGreens.JPG)
(http://keycapsdirect.com/images/colors/pbtReds.JPG)

(photo by DanGwanG):
(http://i.imgur.com/0RmKz.jpg)
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:12:02: Awesome, but you picked the one picture that had none of the colors in it, not even the blacks or whites.

It appears this does have them though:

(http://i.imgur.com/0RmKz.jpg)

And you edited it to have the photo with the correct colors in it.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:15:08: Yeah, I was editing to add photos, looking for proper references for them, and you posted in between :D

I actually need a cheap interim set until my PBT GB completes. Hmm white with red modifiers or red with white modifiers...
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:18:44: Oh **** it is on. Thanks for the post! Can't wait for the red and blue mods to come out
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:19:31: I can already add them to card... But can't decide on a combo! :D
Also, $8 for shipping for a full TKL set, grumble. ETA: just 1 modifier set or 1 base set has $3.75 shipping.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:20:53: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:19:31
I can already add them to card... But can't decide on a combo! :D

But it says coming soon.. are you gonna order them anyways? haha. Im ordering the black base and green mods for now. woop
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:25:58: If only you could pick any color you wanted....
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: ChillyVanilly on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:27:49: Got one of each, except for the white modifiers.

These are def going to sell out.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:28:21: Tempted to go all white just to check out DSA profile, but not sure how I feel about that WAN...looks a little...dull? If it was WA however... :D
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:28:35: Quote from: ChillyVanilly on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:27:49
Got one of each, except for the white modifiers.

These are def going to sell out.

They can make more...
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:29:09: Quote from: Dubsgalore on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:25:58
If only you could pick any color you wanted....

Srsly why can't they do that?
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:32:12: Has there been anything made with RAR red before that I could reference? I can't quite tell from the photo if it's going to be a dark brick red type color.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Xenderwind on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:32:24: I am looking for new keycaps since I'm still using the stock QFR ones...but I have a feeling I wouldn't like the low profile.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: ChillyVanilly on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:33:14: Quote from: kenmai9 on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:29:09
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:25:58
If only you could pick any color you wanted....

Srsly why can't they do that?

Maybe they are feeling out the market with this run. Black, white and RGB are pretty safe colors to run as a test.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:34:01: Screw it, in for a full white set. Will see what the other mods look like later on. Maybe pick up some blue mods for a ghetto raindrop :D
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Xenderwind on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:44:18: There are also higher resolution pictures of the colors here: http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php (http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php)
Though there is also a disclaimer that says
Quote
Color representation below is meant to act as a guideline and in no way illustrates the exact color of the plastic.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:13:09: The green and blue are sexy, but I want an RCG or RCH set and VCE set.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:20:08: Interesting...

This Zodiac IC (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44952.msg935633#msg935633) was on June 19, 2013.

...and then

(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/zodiak.jpg)
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/marketplace.php

(http://i.imgur.com/xo9jIgW.jpg)
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:38:44: Quote from: keymaster on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:20:08
Interesting...

This Zodiac IC (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44952.msg935633#msg935633) was on June 19, 2013.

...and then

Show Image
(http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/images/ItemsforSale/zodiak.jpg)

http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/marketplace.php

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xo9jIgW.jpg)
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: bueller on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:41:18: Hrmmm this could make the Fade group buy a lot easier if they start doing more colours.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 09 July 2013, 22:42:12: This is probably great for Ergo-Dox owners.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: insilica on Wed, 10 July 2013, 06:27:52: Oh wow, these look great. Reasonable shipping to UK too :D

Edit: Actually I take that back.

The cart system is retarded. If I add a base kit + modifier kit shipping comes up to $26.50 to UK, yet if I add individually:

1 x base kit - shipping $9.95
1 x mod kit - shipping $9.95

That is a total of $19.90 shipping instead of $26.50.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Wed, 10 July 2013, 06:32:46: Interesting indeed
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 10 July 2013, 15:04:55: Ordered full black set last night.. Shipped out today. Woop. Will update with pictures when I get them!
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: PepperPanda on Wed, 10 July 2013, 17:49:52: Red and white base set. With blue modifiers. AMERICA!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QjAU8dhapSk/UajD-5K7xGI/AAAAAAAAAJU/2E4Wv-G-JkQ/s400/American_-Flag-Wallpaper.jpg)

Now I just need to get win keys with eagles on them.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 11 July 2013, 00:14:36: Quote from: Xenderwind on Tue, 09 July 2013, 21:44:18
There are also higher resolution pictures of the colors here: http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php (http://keycapsdirect.com/pbtcolors.php)
Though there is also a disclaimer that says
Quote
Color representation below is meant to act as a guideline and in no way illustrates the exact color of the plastic.
we are currently working on getting exact color codes (modulo some amount of reflectivity error -- so it will be more like an average placement within a nice wide color space like argb...) for all the abs and pbt colors available for us to use.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: HongKongFui on Fri, 12 July 2013, 12:45:55: will the spacebar fit on 60% boards like Poker I, II ?
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Fri, 12 July 2013, 12:49:18: Quote from: HongKongFui on Fri, 12 July 2013, 12:45:55
will the spacebar fit on 60% boards like Poker I, II ?

I would expect so
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:29:10: Just got my full white set in and put them on my Filco...and then took all of the 1x1 keys off to double check the orientation and put them back on :|

Liking them so far, although I'm coming off of OEM profile, so it's quite a different feel...will need to spend more time with them though to see how DCS works out for me. Also, one of my scoops has some blue crap on it that doesn't really want to come off...

Tater:
(http://i.imgur.com/nisOasy.jpg)
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:33:51: Thanks for the photo! Is there any difference in coloring with the spacebar since it is made of ABS? As far as I can see in the photo it looks like it matches well.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:47:14: Quote from: Lastpilot on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:33:51
Thanks for the photo! Is there any difference in coloring with the spacebar since it is made of ABS? As far as I can see in the photo it looks like it matches well.

Yeah, it looks like it matches pretty well, but I need to get the board out from under these lights in the office and into some sunlight - hopefully next week I can get some better pics!
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 16:39:32: Quote from: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:29:10
Just got my full white set in and put them on my Filco...and then took all of the 1x1 keys off to double check the orientation and put them back on :|

Liking them so far, although I'm coming off of OEM profile, so it's quite a different feel...will need to spend more time with them though to see how DCS works out for me. Also, one of my scoops has some blue crap on it that doesn't really want to come off...

Tater:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nisOasy.jpg)

Are those caps all on upside down?
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 16:41:12: If they are DSA, it shouldn't matter what the orientation is! The caps are fully summetrical.

I like the full white set.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 16:43:04: Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 16:41:12
If they are DSA, it shouldn't matter what the orientation is! The caps are fully summetrical.

I like the full white set.

*Facepalm* I totally forgot these were DSA, not DCS.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 17:47:17: Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 16:41:12
If they are DSA, it shouldn't matter what the orientation is! The caps are fully summetrical.

I like the full white set.

Yeah I thought the same, but they didn't really feel right. I got some search hits on the Retro DSA thread, and it seems like the sprues should be facing the front, but I had a bunch that were on wrong.

Can't find the exact post now as I'm on my phone, but I'll look it up later.

Edit: found it - check the quotes in this post:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40175.msg866724#msg866724
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 17:53:17: Hrm, that seems like it could fix wobble but not change the profile. DSA was kind of awkward for me when I tried it; I didn't really like it.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 17:55:48: Yeah, I don't know that the profile was off but it definitely didn't feel right.

I'll need a couple of work days before I can really say whether or not DSA is for me, but at this price I figured it would be worth a shot. Plus I've wanted a blank white set for awhile :D
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Rafen on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:18:24: Are these still worth the money even thought the spacebar is ABS?
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:28:09: Quote from: Rafen on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:18:24
Are these still worth the money even thought the spacebar is ABS?

It's cheap DSA PBT. I'd say so.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Rafen on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:12:29: Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:28:09
It's cheap DSA PBT. I'd say so.

Looks like I am going to order a set of these tomorrow!
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:19:22: I mean it's pretty cheap and they have colors I like... but I don't have a board to put them on. fml
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:24:44: I'd get them if they were not blanks :( I just don't like blanks =/
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:29:36: Blanks only.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:42:25: Quote from: Sifo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:29:36
Blanks only.

this.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:43:26: Blanks shmanks! I like mah legends! They add character :)
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: kenmai9 on Fri, 12 July 2013, 23:21:20: All black everything

Well not the case.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: reiuorw on Sat, 13 July 2013, 10:55:51: if spacer bar were PBT too, it would be perfect.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:03:43: Quote from: reiuorw on Sat, 13 July 2013, 10:55:51
if spacer bar were PBT too, it would be perfect.

And probably warped.

If it is ABS probably to stop people returning the sets complaining that the PBT space bar was warped.

A common thing, and apparently easily fixed by the application of a hair dryer.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:04:29: Yeah just add some heat and bend it back.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: brialona on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:08:06: Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:43:26
Blanks shmanks! I like mah legends! They add character :)

no pun intended
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:18:33: hmmmm all blacks

maybe i can pick some up if the deal is still there in a bit
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Xenderwind on Sun, 14 July 2013, 01:57:53: Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:04:29
Yeah just add some heat and bend it back.

I'll be trying to fix one sometime next week. Do you recommend using cold water after I heat it? I think I read something on here about using a pot of ice water and holding it at the bottom of that to make it flat as it cools.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:18:12: Quote from: Xenderwind on Sun, 14 July 2013, 01:57:53
Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:04:29
Yeah just add some heat and bend it back.

I'll be trying to fix one sometime next week. Do you recommend using cold water after I heat it? I think I read something on here about using a pot of ice water and holding it at the bottom of that to make it flat as it cools.

I mean you're just lightly applying some heat to it... it doesn't get THAT hot, it'll cool to room temperature in like 5 minutes. I don't know.
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Kempher on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:14:30: Quote from: shadewolf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:29:10
Just got my full white set in and put them on my Filco...and then took all of the 1x1 keys off to double check the orientation and put them back on :|

Liking them so far, although I'm coming off of OEM profile, so it's quite a different feel...will need to spend more time with them though to see how DCS works out for me. Also, one of my scoops has some blue crap on it that doesn't really want to come off...

Tater:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nisOasy.jpg)

This is sexy, the next goal imo would be to start mixing in some other colors throughout!
Title: Re: Blank DSA DSA caps $18/19 for base/modifier sets from SP
Post by: Prelim on Tue, 09 December 2014, 16:26:57: Quote from: insilica on Wed, 10 July 2013, 06:27:52
Oh wow, these look great. Reasonable shipping to UK too :D

Edit: Actually I take that back.

The cart system is retarded. If I add a base kit + modifier kit shipping comes up to $26.50 to UK, yet if I add individually:

1 x base kit - shipping $9.95
1 x mod kit - shipping $9.95

That is a total of $19.90 shipping instead of $26.50.

Hi guys,

Is this still available?