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Title: Hello, new member from NoVA
Post by: hrbngr on Mon, 22 August 2016, 18:19:09
Hello,

New member here, I'm a big fan of the IBM buckle-spring keyboards, but a little RSI has forced me to look for other options. I am currently using a Logitech G710+ at home for gaming, etc., but I am seriouly interested in the Topre keyboards and am hoping to find a local member(s) w/some of the Topre variations to possibly arrange a test drive.  I did use a Kinesis Advantage at my old job, but working in a shared environment currently precludes me from using one--I really miss the footpedal for shift key use.

I think my current dream keybd would be a RF or similar, silenced / backlit (white only) w/45 or 55g uniformly weighted Topre switches for general use/gaming.

I would also like to try a variable weight model for use at work.
Title: Re: Hello, new member from NoVA
Post by: Moistgun on Tue, 23 August 2016, 06:30:59
Hey there, welcome to geekhack.

I'm in Nova, you can possibly try my hhkb if you promise not to murder me.
Title: Re: Hello, new member from NoVA
Post by: hrbngr on Tue, 23 August 2016, 11:26:52
MG,

thanks for the reply. Are there a group of members in the area that ever meet up to share and compare info on different models or their custom builds?  Also, do you know of any members that are into the custom mods or do the spacer/oring replacements? I was looking at getting a Leopold FC660C Mechanical and doing a hypersphere ring upgrade to it, but would love to know if there are peeps in the area that have done the mod that I could contact for further assistance.

thanks.
Title: Re: Hello, new member from NoVA
Post by: Moistgun on Tue, 23 August 2016, 11:33:29
Quote from: hrbngr on Tue, 23 August 2016, 11:26:52
MG,

thanks for the reply. Are there a group of members in the area that ever meet up to share and compare info on different models or their custom builds?  Also, do you know of any members that are into the custom mods or do the spacer/oring replacements? I was looking at getting a Leopold FC660C Mechanical and doing a hypersphere ring upgrade to it, but would love to know if there are peeps in the area that have done the mod that I could contact for further assistance.

thanks.

There hasnt been a DMV meet up since i've been around.

I think there is interest in attendance, but IDK if anyone is willing to actually organize it.

Basically every board I own is custom, and i've lubed and hypersphere'd my HHKB
Title: Re: Hello, new member from NoVA
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 28 August 2016, 05:49:22
Welcome to Geekhack!

There's not many backlit Topre keyboards.  RealForce keyboards are not backlit.  Is backlighting important?  If not, the RealForce is a fantastic keyboard!

You can create a meetup thread in off topic (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=33.0) and see how many people are interested in going.  Then all you need is a venue - indoors if the weather is unpleasant, or outside.  Bring a few drinks, bring a few keyboards, and enjoy :)