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Title: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:33:20

Hello.

Just thinking about replacing the Enter Key+Pipe(the key above) to a ISO-like Enter key (in ISO ist inverted L-shaped).

Would that be possible? To remap the key I would use AutoHotkey, so no problems there.

Where can I get such a Key??

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:35:58

With ancient IBM iron it can be done because they allowed for it. What keyboard and switches do you have?

There need to be switches in the proper places and you may have to rig up "custom" stabilizers.

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: TalkingTree on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:40:25

Quote from: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:33:20

ISO-like Enter key (in ISO ist inverted L-shaped).

Meaning the so called "big ass enter"?
(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/keychatter_2015-03-16_23-47-32.png)

As stated, depends on switches and keyboard.
Also that key usually needs two stabilizers. Might be not worth the effort.

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 13:57:18

would be for standard cherry mx

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Ludovician on Tue, 05 January 2016, 15:05:40

Quote from: TalkingTree on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:40:25

Quote from: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 10:33:20

ISO-like Enter key (in ISO ist inverted L-shaped).

Meaning the so called "big ass enter"?

I would assume Phenix means the ISO enter, not the BAE.

Phenix, the switches are in different locations so this won't work. Some PCBs and plates support multiple layouts, so in those you would be able to rearrange the switches to an ISO layout, but in stock keyboards, this feature isn't generally included.

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 18:27:40

im meaning following:

remove pipe and ANSI Enter.
Get a key which fits on both mx stems (formed like big ass enter)

Is there any shop e.g. for that?

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 05 January 2016, 21:58:29

Quote from: Phenix on Tue, 05 January 2016, 18:27:40

Get a key which fits on both mx stems (formed like big ass enter)

Keys are readily available. The question is whether the switches are in the correct locations to accommodate them.

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Phenix on Wed, 06 January 2016, 07:01:43

please sent me a link, couldnt find some myself

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 06 January 2016, 09:30:24

I don't really know anything about Cherry gear, or where to buy it.

This was in my junk box, and looks like strange placement and configuration to me.

Title: Re: Enter Key: Replace ANSI Enter+Pipe(above that) to ISO-like Enter!?
Post by: Phenix on Thu, 04 February 2016, 15:20:27

so I think I would get an Steelseries 6gv3 for that big ass enter.
How could I add the stabs to the board?