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Title: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: input on Fri, 12 July 2013, 11:26:29
Hi all.

I am looking at picking up this keyboard for its keycaps, but I am only interested if they are doubleshot (which I don't think they are) or Dye Sub.

Can one of you wiser ones identify from the following pictures.

I don't want to be left with a pad printed cherry MY keyboard  :))


(http://i.imgur.com/3IcLY9O.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3IcLY9O.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rgkKqZ8.jpg)


Many thanks for your help, if you could explain how you can tell that would be cool as well.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 12 July 2013, 11:28:57
They're lasered. I can tell this because the legends aren't as clear as dyesub/doubleshot.

Also, the keys will be thinner than Cherry doubleshot/dyesub keys.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: input on Fri, 12 July 2013, 11:34:43
Thanks mate, 3 of these boards going on ebay http://r.ebay.com/wFblRh

Looks like a no go.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 12 July 2013, 11:39:57
Yeah, I wouldn't go for them. For doubleshot/dyesubs you want to look for G80-3000, G81-3000 and G80-1000 variants.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: Dianoda on Fri, 12 July 2013, 12:28:02
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_article_numbers (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_article_numbers)

Cherry keyboard model numbers explained.  First letter of L after model number = lasered keycaps
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:35:09
The old lasered PBT are much nicer and thick, which it looks like those are. The rounded font and having pause and break front printed is a good indicator for thick old style PBT, which also means the larger keys won't have those funny stab clips. If the price is good they are not a bad buy, especially if you catch some in new condition since they are prime for dying with.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: input on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:38:18
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:35:09
The old lasered PBT are much nicer and thick, which it looks like those are. The rounded font and having pause and break front printed is a good indicator for thick old style PBT, which also means the larger keys won't have those funny stab clips. If the price is good they are not a bad buy, especially if you catch some in new condition since they are prime for dying with.

Ah that is a gem, didn't know cap information is in the product code makes life much easier, thanks!
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:43:38
That's not in the product code, just me having an eye for those details with Cherry stuff.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:53:20
Don't worry about those caps. The real prize is what is under them! MY switches are the truth. See my profile for the secret that everyone has been hiding.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:57:35
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:53:20
Don't worry about those caps. The real prize is what is under them! MY switches are the truth. See my profile for the secret that everyone has been hiding.

I take moose only trolls, jokes, and goofs around today.
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:59:27
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:57:35
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:53:20
Don't worry about those caps. The real prize is what is under them! MY switches are the truth. See my profile for the secret that everyone has been hiding.

I take moose only trolls, jokes, and goofs around today.

It's okay. We don't have to hide it anymore. Everyone should know!
Title: Re: What are these keycaps - G81-8000LPBGB/05
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 20:06:45
Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:57:35
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:53:20
Don't worry about those caps. The real prize is what is under them! MY switches are the truth. See my profile for the secret that everyone has been hiding.

I take moose only trolls, jokes, and goofs around today.

No you just don't know about the trueness that are MY switches.