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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: menuhin on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:07:17

Title: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: menuhin on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:07:17
https://datamancer.com/product-category/?catid=/keyboards/

(https://datamancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Aviator-3-1000x665.jpg)
(https://datamancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC3081-copy-cropped-1000x513.jpg)
(https://datamancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/diviner3-1000x455.jpg)
(https://datamancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Seafarer-4-cropped-1000x556.png)
(https://datamancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sojourner1-1000x750.jpg)

It looks classy in steampunk style. However, probably can't type so well on it.
But similar products actually sold quite a few on TaoBao and its from 'overseas':
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.JK4D0E&id=535744410266&ns=1&abbucket=9#detail

With the previous Steampunk MagicForce keyboard MassDrop, we know now everyone can have something similar for cheap. I'm planning to have a 60% with these caps, like this:
(https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i1/192450308050880452/TB2A45jaH5K.eBjy0FnXXaZzVXa_!!0-rate.jpg)






Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:36:04
Quote from: menuhin on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:07:17

It looks classy in steampunk style. However, probably can't type so well on it.


I have my own "steampunk-esque" project in mind, but the thing that I  *will not*  do is to replace the keys.

Using epoxy and typewriter keys looks funky but surely ruins the experience.

We were all saddened when Datamancer took his own life a couple of years ago, he was a true artist.
Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: menuhin on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:40:00
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:36:04
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Quote from: menuhin on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:07:17

It looks classy in steampunk style. However, probably can't type so well on it.


I have my own "steampunk-esque" project in mind, but the thing that I  *will not*  do is to replace the keys.

Using epoxy and typewriter keys looks funky but surely ruins the experience.
We were all saddened when Datamancer took his own life a couple of years ago, he was a true artist.

Didn't know that. Then someone has got to operate behind the stores and drops.
His steampunk works are classic for this style of mod. Hope he can rest in peace.
Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: zslane on Wed, 02 November 2016, 12:58:31
The MagicForce keycaps aren't steampunk in my view, they are merely "Typewriter style". Hate to say it, but typewriters aren't steampunk. They are merely obsolete, relegated to the category of nostalgia-tech.

I also had no idea that the dude behind the original Datamancer boards committed suicide. It explains why there have been no new designs in a long time. Such a shame too, because he did exquisite work.
Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: chyros on Wed, 02 November 2016, 13:19:19
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 02 November 2016, 07:36:04
We were all saddened when Datamancer took his own life a couple of years ago, he was a true artist.
I didn't know about that, that's horrible! What happened?
Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: kurplop on Wed, 02 November 2016, 15:54:49
Sad. Yes.

Fortunate for us, the people who bought his designs are keeping them alive, as well as developing other nice products for the keyboard community.

They have hosted two keyboard  MK meetups this year. It was nice to see their operation.
Title: Re: Datamancer's keyboards - I haven't heard anyone have it.
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 02 November 2016, 16:39:35
I pin the lack of enthusiasm on the ergonomic shortcomings and enormous price tag.

If I'm gonna drop $700 on a keyboard, it better be one that I like using.