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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: MsYutai on Sun, 17 November 2013, 18:28:30

Title: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: MsYutai on Sun, 17 November 2013, 18:28:30

There are many a rainbow keycap out there, but these, in my opinion, are the coolest!!!

Found here on Taobao (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14116305049)

I ordered them using TaoBaoFocus, and although it was a bit expensive, it was completely worth it! I got the 108 side printed set.

I really like typing on them as they are PBT and seem to be OEM profile.
Only problem is that my spacebar is not holding onto the stabilizers well, as in it's too loose. Any tips to fix that much appreciated.

You can read about my QFR case painting experience here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51082.0)

Album for the rainbow keys here (http://imgur.com/a/7oXJa)

In the sun:
(http://i.imgur.com/il0ZOiP.jpg)

On my desk:
(http://i.imgur.com/YkjEEBT.jpg)

Height comparison:
Left to right: Rainbow PBT, Imsto Thick PBT, SP Nyan Cat, Stock QFR
(http://i.imgur.com/X2z2he7.jpg)

Thickness comparison:
(http://i.imgur.com/RtcAVf5.jpg)

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 17 November 2013, 18:53:36

Use sandwich bag plastic in the cross of the point where the stabilizers enter the key cap.

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: Beca on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:19:21

How much did it cost total through the proxy? They look great.

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: terran5992 on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:22:24

Not as thick as id liked it to be

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:37:57

I would go for Cherry KC104R
(http://bcs.baidu.com/weigou-prodb-image/product_desc_181615176_317787_3.jpg)

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:39:09

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:37:57

I would go for Cherry KC104R

Show Image

(http://bcs.baidu.com/weigou-prodb-image/product_desc_181615176_317787_3.jpg)

such beauty
many color
branded cherry

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: HendyZone on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:55:00

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:37:57

I would go for Cherry KC104R

Show Image

(http://bcs.baidu.com/weigou-prodb-image/product_desc_181615176_317787_3.jpg)

this also beautiful rainbow :thumb:

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: cruk on Sun, 17 November 2013, 22:43:21

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:37:57

I would go for Cherry KC104R

Show Image

(http://bcs.baidu.com/weigou-prodb-image/product_desc_181615176_317787_3.jpg)

I didn't think I would give rainbow keycaps a thought until you posted this beauty  :eek:

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 November 2013, 03:08:11

Quote from: cruk on Sun, 17 November 2013, 22:43:21

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 17 November 2013, 19:37:57

I would go for Cherry KC104R

Show Image

(http://bcs.baidu.com/weigou-prodb-image/product_desc_181615176_317787_3.jpg)

I didn't think I would give rainbow keycaps a thought until you posted this beauty  :eek:

Most keycap sets look better when they are actually on your own keyboard.  Of course then you care so much for them that you don't want to touch them in case you get them dirty or make them shine.

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: iri on Mon, 18 November 2013, 08:43:36

i don't like printed keycaps, so i use these. they are from geekfeng's ebay shop.

(http://cs616131.vk.me/v616131724/1c54/Ics2uR_1HmI.jpg)

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:23:38

I want to get one set as well, which one did you order?

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: Human on Sun, 24 November 2013, 10:16:57

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:23:38

I want to get one set as well, which one did you order?

Yup, that is called KBC POM. So far that is the most great looking and backlit compatible rainbow keys set out there.

But sadly it is EOLed and also the stem are extremely tight, so you will face great risk when you try to remove it off switches.

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: acidtrip69 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 12:17:56

i want to oder somethings from there too. Can you tell me how to how the proxy works ? how do i order using the the proxy ?

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 13:38:26

Quote from: Human on Sun, 24 November 2013, 10:16:57

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:23:38

I want to get one set as well, which one did you order?

Yup, that is called KBC POM. So far that is the most great looking and backlit compatible rainbow keys set out there.

But sadly it is EOLed and also the stem are extremely tight, so you will face great risk when you try to remove it off switches.

So those are not PBT?
The site say PBT  :'(

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:25:13

Couldn't you have gotten them from geekfeng? I get the impression he sells at very fair prices and gives geekhackers a discount too.

as long as prices are reasonable, we gotta support our own forummers, man! Geekfeng does stuff for the community like organize group buys; you should really check him out first.

Quote from: MsYutai on Sun, 17 November 2013, 18:28:30

There are many a rainbow keycap out there, but these, in my opinion, are the coolest!!!

Found here on Taobao (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14116305049)

I ordered them using TaoBaoFocus, and although it was a bit expensive, it was completely worth it! I got the 108 side printed set.

I really like typing on them as they are PBT and seem to be OEM profile.
Only problem is that my spacebar is not holding onto the stabilizers well, as in it's too loose. Any tips to fix that much appreciated.

You can read about my QFR case painting experience here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51082.0)

Album for the rainbow keys here (http://imgur.com/a/7oXJa)

In the sun:

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/il0ZOiP.jpg)

On my desk:

Show Image

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

Height comparison:
Left to right: Rainbow PBT, Imsto Thick PBT, SP Nyan Cat, Stock QFR

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/X2z2he7.jpg)

Thickness comparison:

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/RtcAVf5.jpg)

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: n0rdlad on Mon, 25 November 2013, 06:51:17

Are these rainbows cherry mx?..

 http://m.aliexpress.com/item/900696469.html?tracelog=storedetail2mobilesitedetail

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: Human on Mon, 25 November 2013, 08:36:27

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 13:38:26

Quote from: Human on Sun, 24 November 2013, 10:16:57

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:23:38

I want to get one set as well, which one did you order?

Yup, that is called KBC POM. So far that is the most great looking and backlit compatible rainbow keys set out there.

But sadly it is EOLed and also the stem are extremely tight, so you will face great risk when you try to remove it off switches.

So those are not PBT?
The site say PBT  :'(

I mean this one, this is KBC POM.
(http://cs616131.vk.me/v616131724/1c54/Ics2uR_1HmI.jpg)

Title: Re: I Found (The Best) Rainbow Keycaps
Post by: iri on Mon, 25 November 2013, 09:26:50

Quote from: Human on Mon, 25 November 2013, 08:36:27

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 13:38:26

Quote from: Human on Sun, 24 November 2013, 10:16:57

Quote from: midnight2903 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:23:38

I want to get one set as well, which one did you order?

Yup, that is called KBC POM. So far that is the most great looking and backlit compatible rainbow keys set out there.

But sadly it is EOLed and also the stem are extremely tight, so you will face great risk when you try to remove it off switches.

So those are not PBT?
The site say PBT  :'(

I mean this one, this is KBC POM.

Show Image

(http://cs616131.vk.me/v616131724/1c54/Ics2uR_1HmI.jpg)

imo, the OP's caps look better than mine. and PBT feels better than POM.
and the stem gets less tight once a keycap spends some time on a stem.