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Title: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Thu, 08 May 2014, 22:17:32
Hi guys,

(first of all, I'm sorry if I've posted in the wrong section)

To those who have LED backlit keyboards and currently using LED cover, when you guys are using non shinethrough PBT keycaps, will the glow around the keycap be any bright?

Pictures will be appreciated :3
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: OnTheBrink on Fri, 09 May 2014, 00:22:18
What is an LED cover? Serious question.
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Fri, 09 May 2014, 00:36:33
This, http://www.banggood.com/DayDream-LED-Cover-For-108-Mechanical-Keyboard-White-Backlit-p-925837.html
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: OnTheBrink on Fri, 09 May 2014, 14:50:42
Quote from: zennasyndroxx on Fri, 09 May 2014, 00:36:33
This, http://www.banggood.com/DayDream-LED-Cover-For-108-Mechanical-Keyboard-White-Backlit-p-925837.html

Thanks. I just bought a set. I'll let you know in 5-20 days as I have black PBTs and white backlight.
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: JinDesu on Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:12:44
They shine through pretty well if the PBT cap is a lighter color.

See:
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/JinDesu/Untitled_zps2e572ce8.jpg)

The top row on either side of the backspace is white PBT caps. The glow around them is no different than the glow around the other caps.
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Fri, 09 May 2014, 21:35:46
Quote from: JinDesu on Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:12:44
They shine through pretty well if the PBT cap is a lighter color.

See:
Show Image
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/JinDesu/Untitled_zps2e572ce8.jpg)


The top row on either side of the backspace is white PBT caps. The glow around them is no different than the glow around the other caps.

thanks! :D

even the darker covers give out a pretty good glow. planning on either ducky abs with shinethrough legends or just pbts for my coming keyboard. phew i can buy the cover with no worries now :D
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: Aidenknives on Wed, 09 July 2014, 22:01:22
Quote from: JinDesu on Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:12:44
They shine through pretty well if the PBT cap is a lighter color.

See:
Show Image
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/JinDesu/Untitled_zps2e572ce8.jpg)


The top row on either side of the backspace is white PBT caps. The glow around them is no different than the glow around the other caps.
Where did you get those PBT keycaps for the vortex race?
Title: Re: PBT keycaps with LED covered with LED cover
Post by: JinDesu on Wed, 09 July 2014, 22:07:42
Quote from: Aidenknives on Wed, 09 July 2014, 22:01:22
Quote from: JinDesu on Fri, 09 May 2014, 15:12:44
They shine through pretty well if the PBT cap is a lighter color.

See:
Show Image
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/JinDesu/Untitled_zps2e572ce8.jpg)


The top row on either side of the backspace is white PBT caps. The glow around them is no different than the glow around the other caps.
Where did you get those PBT keycaps for the vortex race?

The bottom keycaps, the ones with text, are ABS. I was referring to the top row (was being lazy, grabbed the first picture I got) where I'm using custom R4 pad printed thin PBT white caps in lieu of my number row. Hence the comment, to the left and right of the backspace. It's a little deceiving, I apologize for that.