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Title: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sat, 15 February 2014, 23:13:27
I signed up for the January 29 group buy for the Ergodox. Mx clears and stock keycaps.

If anyone is interested, I'll try to contact someone in charge at mass drop and ask them if its possible for someone to take my place. Total price was $244.00
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: tbc on Sun, 16 February 2014, 01:18:31
you might want to tell your spot #.  i know some people are picky about not being near the end.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 16 February 2014, 07:00:53
you might want to tell your spot #.  i know some people are picky about not being near the end.

I'm #18/233 :)
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 14:36:21
This is for the clear acrylic case or aluminum tops?  Full hand or classic?

I've been eagerly waiting for the next drop of the ergodox, so I may be interested in taking your spot, especially if MassDrop will handle it.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 14:39:15
Also, which keycaps did you get?  I didn't get a chance to see that particular drop, so I'm not sure all of what was included.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 16 February 2014, 14:56:36
Also, which keycaps did you get?  I didn't get a chance to see that particular drop, so I'm not sure all of what was included.

(http://i.imgur.com/8YzqPhb.jpg)

Here you go, sorry for the late reply, as I had GH blocked so that I could do some studying.

Also I contacted them through Email, so hopefully I'll get a response by Monday. I dont think it should be problem, money is money. :) I doubt they care where it comes from as long as they maintain the amount of promised orders.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 15:04:48
That was a pretty quick response!

What color are the keycaps?  I'm trying to find a product page for them, but haven't yet found one.

EDIT: found this post which answered the question: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1gam30/ergodox_keyboards_back_at_massdrop/caiivi6
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 15:10:32
I'll have to think about it.  I was pretty keen on getting a full hand model.  Also gotta confirm with the wife that it'll fit the budget.  I'll try to get back to you about it this evening.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 15:14:23
I'm really new to mechanical keyboards, otherwise I could probably figure this out myself.  What do i need to look for in order to get alternative keycaps for the ErgoDox?  In particular, I'd want to get non-blank keycaps for the function keys and modifier keys (ctrl, alt, shift, etc).
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 16 February 2014, 15:52:28
I'm really new to mechanical keyboards, otherwise I could probably figure this out myself.  What do i need to look for in order to get alternative keycaps for the ErgoDox?  In particular, I'd want to get non-blank keycaps for the function keys and modifier keys (ctrl, alt, shift, etc).

(http://bueechi.net/geekhack/Kinesis-kps-chart-adapted-for-SP.png) match up the colors with the correct modifiers, and search for them online.

I think you can contact this company http://www.solutionsinplastic.com/keytops.html (http://www.solutionsinplastic.com/keytops.html)
and order DSA style keycaps. You can see what they have here http://www.keycapsdirect.com/pdfs/DSAFamily.pdf (http://www.keycapsdirect.com/pdfs/DSAFamily.pdf)

So I guess you can ask for 1x1 dimension CTRL, ALT, HOME, END, PG UP, PG DWN then a 2x1(vertical) Backspace, Delete, Enter then the 1x1.25 mods that are left near the top. That should be enough for just the modifiers.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 16 February 2014, 16:19:14
This group buy also might have the modifiers that you'll need http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54039.0 But you'll end up with extras and you'll still be missing a bunch. TBH if that signature plastics site cant get you the correct modifiers(They might not stock them) it might be a pain in the ass to get what you need. I'm not sure if the signature plastic site does custom legends on their Keycaps. Perhaps someone can chime in.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 16:58:11
I take it I would have a lot less trouble if I didn't want them labeled and just wanted specific colors for each modifier?
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 16:59:18
Have you confirmed with massdrop that we'll be able to transfer responsibility for the order?
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: luis911 on Sun, 16 February 2014, 17:02:25
I take it I would have a lot less trouble if I didn't want them labeled and just wanted specific colors for each modifier?
Exactly. I havent deal with them so I'm not sure if they will custom print on their keycaps but if they do then it shouldnt be any trouble

Have you confirmed with massdrop that we'll be able to transfer responsibility for the order?

Also I havent confirmed with massdrop yet as I just emailed them last night. They should respond by tomorow(Monday), assuming that they go to work for presidents day. If not then Tuesday.
Title: Re: [FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?
Post by: RagingRoosevelt on Sun, 16 February 2014, 23:42:56
If you hear back from them, I'm game.