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Title: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: P3TC0CK on Sat, 13 December 2014, 10:04:16
Anyone ever see a mech with Arabic font? I haven't had any luck in my short stay in Dubai so far, but it would be interesting if anyone has heard anything. The world trade center of Dubai was created in the late 70s, so it's possible some keyboards were made for the country but I've yet to come across any.

Not sure about other countries in the region.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 December 2014, 11:44:04
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=66550.0
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 13 December 2014, 11:47:27
Look for Cherry G81-3000SAA, G81-3000SPA, etc. for thick PBT dyesubs.

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&order_type=asc&page=1245&sort_index=blamed_count&document_srl=6473400

Oh, and if you find more than 1, sell me one :cool:
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: P3TC0CK on Sun, 14 December 2014, 06:41:51
Look for Cherry G81-3000SAA, G81-3000SPA, etc. for thick PBT dyesubs.

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&order_type=asc&page=1245&sort_index=blamed_count&document_srl=6473400

Oh, and if you find more than 1, sell me one :cool:

I'll definitely let everyone know if I can find one haha.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=66550.0

Oh, Awesome. I'll definitely consider it and pass it around here. Are the designs subject to change? I don't mind the star and crescent, but some people might prefer an Arabic set without the religious symbol.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 14 December 2014, 06:43:53
I'll definitely let everyone know if I can find one haha.
No, don't tell everyone. Just tell me! :))
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 14 December 2014, 11:05:11
Designs are not subject to change, but if you're offended bug Ivan and he'll compromise
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: P3TC0CK on Sun, 14 December 2014, 13:40:40
Designs are not subject to change, but if you're offended bug Ivan and he'll compromise

Posted in the thread. I'm not offended at all, I am Muslim (I don't really like the Star and Crescent but that's mostly for historical reasons) but a lot of Arabic speakers are not.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Kira on Wed, 28 January 2015, 03:26:17
Also muslim here and I sure as hell ordered the arabic set from Ivan. I kinda like the crescent though xD
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:41:31
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: P3TC0CK on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:11:20
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.

Nice find, I think I'll pick one up. Are these a knock-off buckling spring keyboard? Not familiar with the brand.

Also muslim here and I sure as hell ordered the arabic set from Ivan. I kinda like the crescent though xD

I'm Muslim as well, but I am ambivalent to the crescent star since it's really just a leftover from the Ottoman empire and some pre-Islamic traditions so it's a bit stereotypical. I'll buy a set or two if he adds the numbers though :)
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:17:25
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.

Nice find, I think I'll pick one up. Are these a knock-off buckling spring keyboard? Not familiar with the brand.
They're Cherry MX blues, though at that price either the seller doesn't know what he has or they're clones.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Kira on Wed, 28 January 2015, 11:40:10
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.

Great find! Just sent a message to the seller.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: P3TC0CK on Wed, 28 January 2015, 14:06:05
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.

Nice find, I think I'll pick one up. Are these a knock-off buckling spring keyboard? Not familiar with the brand.
They're Cherry MX blues, though at that price either the seller doesn't know what he has or they're clones.

Keyboard ordered. Delivered to my US address so you guys can expect a mini-review around march :)
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 28 January 2015, 14:14:19
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.
I'm fairly sure those are pad printed. I can't find the old thread on it though, so can't say for certain.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 28 January 2015, 14:16:18
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.
I'm fairly sure those are pad printed. I can't find the old thread on it though, so can't say for certain.

They are.  It was a deal I posted and kind of regret not grabbing.  They were originally like $25 shipped, then rocketed up to $50.  They had "vintage" Blues and were pad printed, at least the Arabic part was.
Title: Re: Arabic keycaps?
Post by: Kira on Sun, 01 February 2015, 00:04:16
Here's (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271643935336?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) one on Ebay that's on the cheaper end.
I'm fairly sure those are pad printed. I can't find the old thread on it though, so can't say for certain.

They are.  It was a deal I posted and kind of regret not grabbing.  They were originally like $25 shipped, then rocketed up to $50.  They had "vintage" Blues and were pad printed, at least the Arabic part was.

If only it was ANSI =/ DS/Dye-sub a bit too much to ask for I guess :P