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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: Robomeesh on Sat, 17 May 2014, 17:28:09
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Hi everyone, just saying hello from Canada! I've actually had an account here for a while, and already have several keyboards under my name, but never posted. I've just been a silent enthusiast lurking in the background. I recently bought a Leopold FC660C (second hand by a local seller, but may be from a possible geekhack user - and if so, hello and thank you!) and am intrigued by the Topre switch. It's not what I expected, but I definitely enjoy typing on them... a lot. Since I got it yesterday, I haven't had any trouble adjusting to the size - I love the layout and the small footprint on my desk. I just added some basic media controls with AutoHotKey and now everything is perfect.
At work, I use a Filco Majestouch 2 AI edition (Browns) and at home, the FC660C and before that, a CM Quickfire XT with PBT keycaps (also browns). My first mech was a Corsair K90 (reds) but ended up giving that to my dad as it was just not my style. I get a lot of compliments at work with my Filco and love to spread the word on behalf of keyboard fanatics... but most people just think it's a strange interest. I get a lot of comments about how I don't "fit the profile" of being into a stereotypically geeky hobby. But for me, I really think it's worth it to spend it on some good quality keyboards if I spend most of my day typing.
One question I have about the FC660C - if I swap the Ctrl key with the CapsLock key, would there be an LED light for the Ctrl key? If not, why is it necessary for the 1.50 Ctrl key have an LED window? Just a question out of genuine curiosity.
Thanks for all of the helpful knowledge on the site. I hope to be able to be a regular contributor around here. :)
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Hello Carol! Carl. Whatever.
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Welcome fellow Canadian!
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Hey! Where in Canada? I'm in Montreal.
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Here in Toronto! Says right next to my profile
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Here in Toronto! Says right next to my profile
Sorry. Should've used the quote. I was asking Robomesh.
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Hello from East York/Downtown Toronto
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Northern Ontario here
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Canada Unite!
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Harro from west coast best coast
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Harro from west coast best coast
Not enough west coast rep in here.
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Heh, we should all do a Canadian group buy. Or maple syrup themed key caps. Or something.
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Thanks for the friendly hellos :) I'm from Vancouver, and I totally agree that we should do some group buys ...or perhaps an addiction group. Maple syrup/flavoured keycaps? Might be onto something...
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Having a novelty keycap made of hardened maple syrup is a nightmare asking to happen. :eek:
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yay! another vancouverite!
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welcome from toronto
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Having a novelty keycap made of hardened maple syrup is a nightmare asking to happen. :eek:
You can plastic sleeve that too, right? :P
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Having a novelty keycap made of hardened maple syrup is a nightmare asking to happen. :eek:
You can plastic sleeve that too, right? :P
Plastic sleeve isn't going to save your fingers from the stickiness :p
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Having a novelty keycap made of hardened maple syrup is a nightmare asking to happen. :eek:
You can plastic sleeve that too, right? :P
Plastic sleeve isn't going to save your fingers from the stickiness :p
Oh right, they're perforated
Can you heatshrink a zip-loc bag? LOL
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Having a novelty keycap made of hardened maple syrup is a nightmare asking to happen. :eek:
You can plastic sleeve that too, right? :P
Plastic sleeve isn't going to save your fingers from the stickiness :p
Oh right, they're perforated
Can you heatshrink a zip-loc bag? LOL
Sure? But you can just tape/glue it down.
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Welcome from Yukon.
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
Fairytales
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OK then, no maple syrup. How about a Captain Canuck emblem then? ;)
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
NWT represent! Birthplace of the strong!
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
NWT represent! Birthplace of the strong!
I guarantee you that there isn't a single GH member from Nunavut. :p
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
NWT represent! Birthplace of the strong!
I guarantee you that there isn't a single GH member from Nunavut. :p
Their internet speed is probably dial-up :/ don't think I've ever encountered a nunavut person on the internet
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Welcome from Yukon.
No one lives in Yukon.
But where do the eskimos and huskies live then ):
NWT represent! Birthplace of the strong!
I guarantee you that there isn't a single GH member from Nunavut. :p
Their internet speed is probably dial-up :/ don't think I've ever encountered a nunavut person on the internet
I've never met anyone in any of the territories on the interwebz
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Me neither, although I've known people who have lived up in the territories, but only for work.