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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: MidNighTempest on Sat, 03 May 2014, 21:11:29
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Hi I'm new to Mech. keyboard & to this site. Sorry for my lack of knowledge & laziness. I was wondering if someone could help me or know If the Vortex Bi-Color PBT Keycaps would fit Leopold FC660M w/o any problem? I'm not sure If I could post links but here goes.
Here's the Bi-Color PBT Keycaps - http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=772 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=772)
And Here's the Keyboard - http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Leopold-FC660M-Mechanical-keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-switch-W-Sub-dye-cap-/301161428507?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item461e9eb61b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Leopold-FC660M-Mechanical-keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-switch-W-Sub-dye-cap-/301161428507?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item461e9eb61b)
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the spacebar, right shift and one modifier key on the bottom won't fit. but the dyesub caps that come with the FC660M are better than the bi color pbt keycaps imo.
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As stated, there are three problem keys with that keyboard. Right shift will be the same size as left shift, so if you can find an extra shift key floating around from someone here, that would replace it perfectly.
Your windows key is smaller than standard, it's only one unit wide, as opposed to the standard 1.25 units. That's going to be harder to find a replacement for. Your best bet for that is to find a set of blank arrow keys or something with a matching colour. If you're looking for a temporary fix, the ./del key included in that set will be the correct size and profile.
The real problem is the spacebar. The spacebar mounts on that board are physically incompatible with pretty much every aftermarket spacebar out there. Only option I've heard for aftermarket spacebars is to take a knife and some epoxy and some donor keys and mod the spacebar you want to fit on the board.
All the other keys are completely 1:1 compatible. The biggest problem is the shift key, and I don't know of anyone off the top of my head who would have a spare one to sell. Let us know if you have more questions!
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Thank You.
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the spacebar, right shift and one modifier key on the bottom won't fit. but the dyesub caps that come with the FC660M are better than the bi color pbt keycaps imo.
Why would you say the dyesub caps are better? Doubleshot legends are more defined and durable than dyesub, and the Vortex 2nd gen doubleshots are pretty thick.
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the spacebar, right shift and one modifier key on the bottom won't fit. but the dyesub caps that come with the FC660M are better than the bi color pbt keycaps imo.
Why would you say the dyesub caps are better? Doubleshot legends are more defined and durable than dyesub, and the Vortex 2nd gen doubleshots are pretty thick.
i meant aesthetically. the legends on the bi-color caps are a bit off/wonky.