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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 11:18:50

Title: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 11:18:50
I recently got a back-lit Poker 2 through MassDrop and quickly realized it didn't come with back-lit keys.

MassDrop also has a drop for some Vortex back-lit keys ending real soon. I was thinking of joining the drop, but before I did was wondering if anyone had a better recommendation? I was hoping to find Poker 2 specific caps (with the fn layer text on the keys) but some quick Google searches came up with nothing.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: MrexD on Mon, 29 September 2014, 11:22:22
Yup
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/pbt-key-caps-87-104-108-oem-se/poker-2-replacement-caps-led-c/lid=42017466

Let us know what they're like.
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 11:44:49
Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 29 September 2014, 11:22:22
Yup
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/pbt-key-caps-87-104-108-oem-se/poker-2-replacement-caps-led-c/lid=42017466

Let us know what they're like.

Thanks! Interesting...they look a lot like the stock keys from my CM Trigger. The paint on those came off within a year which makes me a little apprehensive.
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 29 September 2014, 12:11:41
Don't forget the Ducky shine keycaps will also work from keyboardwow.com :]
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:30:15
Quote from: Lastpilot on Mon, 29 September 2014, 12:11:41
Don't forget the Ducky shine keycaps will also work from keyboardwow.com :]

Thanks! I also had another question about back-lit keycaps while we're on the topic.

I got some LED color changers the other day to use on my Poker 2. I stole a few keys from my CM Trigger and notice that my purple changers are showing up as more of a pink. Any thoughts on if this is due to the color changer, LED, or the keycap? The LED is white, and the keycap itself is made out of more of a white plastic rather than clear. Wasn't really sure what was influencing it the most (this is my first time messing around with white LEDs and color changers).
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:33:14
imsto white PBT also let a lot of light through. They are the ideal backlit Keycap IMO.

I can post a pic of my backlight modded poker 2 with imsto keycaps if you like.
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:49:30
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:33:14
imsto white PBT also let a lot of light through. They are the ideal backlit Keycap IMO.

I can post a pic of my backlight modded poker 2 with imsto keycaps if you like.

Awesome, please do!
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:54:58
Quote from: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:49:30
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:33:14
imsto white PBT also let a lot of light through. They are the ideal backlit Keycap IMO.

I can post a pic of my backlight modded poker 2 with imsto keycaps if you like.

Awesome, please do!

my usb cable is only like 4" so I was limited with my background
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/15207578918_dd546f7169_o.jpg)

BRB hitting up monoprice for more.
Title: Re: Poker 2 Backlit Keycaps
Post by: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:06:48
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:54:58
Quote from: Demetrium on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:49:30
Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:33:14
imsto white PBT also let a lot of light through. They are the ideal backlit Keycap IMO.

I can post a pic of my backlight modded poker 2 with imsto keycaps if you like.

Awesome, please do!

my usb cable is only like 4" so I was limited with my background
Show Image
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/15207578918_dd546f7169_o.jpg)


BRB hitting up monoprice for more.

Looks awesome! Thanks!