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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: PointyFox on Mon, 08 September 2014, 20:55:09
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Are there any good wireless keyboards with encryption out there? Especially if they also work with a mouse like Logitech does with their Unifying Receiver.
Also is there anything I can get to make existing keyboards/mice wireless? I could make something but I don't have the time.
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This might interest you. Hope it helps!
http://matias.ca/securepro/pc/ (http://matias.ca/securepro/pc/)
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Thanks. Is it any better than this: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Combo-Mk520-Keyboard/dp/B003VANO7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410233206&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+wireless (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Combo-Mk520-Keyboard/dp/B003VANO7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410233206&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+wireless)
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The Matias has mechanical switches, so, yes it's better. I have a wired version and like it a lot.
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The Matias has mechanical switches, so, yes it's better. I have a wired version and like it a lot.
They may be mechanical, but how do they feel? I prefer (good) rubber dome switches over most mechanical ones. I've never tried one of those Matias switches.
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They have a very noticeable tactile bump at the top of the key stroke. The bottom out is slightly cushioned. They're really quiet compared to other mechanical switches. It takes a medium amount of force to activate, so it's a little heavier than Cherry blue, brown, and red switches, but it's less than cherry blacks.
What is it you liike about good rubber domes over the mechanical boards you've tried?
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They have a very noticeable tactile bump at the top of the key stroke. The bottom out is slightly cushioned. They're really quiet compared to other mechanical switches. It takes a medium amount of force to activate, so it's a little heavier than Cherry blue, brown, and red switches, but it's less than cherry blacks.
What is it you liike about good rubber domes over the mechanical boards you've tried?
I like the actuation point close to the top and heavier keys with smooth travel, so it sounds like I may like those. Are single switches available for me to test? I think I saw some in a Massdrop a while ago.
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7bit sells them.
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Yes, it does sound like you might like them. mechanicalkeyboards.com sells them in 5 packs for both varieties.
Quiet http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=480 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=480)
Clicky http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=483 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=483)
I'm not sure if many places sell key caps to use with the switches. I know Signature Plastics has some blanks with Alps mounts. You could also try contacting Matias directly. Edgar Matias seems like a nice guy and even posts here on Geekhack.
There is also ebay for old Alps keyboards. I'm not well versed in those, so I don't know if the less than $30 Alps boards would be a good tester for the world of Alps or not.