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Title: Southern-facing LED compatible keycaps.
Post by: saint emerald on Wed, 11 July 2018, 11:53:31
Hey guys.

I'm doing a build right now for a friend and I'm in need of some help. Basically, I ordered a PCB that only supports southern-facing LEDs and keycaps that only support northern-facing LEDs.
I'm confused on what I'm to do because everywhere I look, I never find the correct kind of keycap.

Could you guys assist me in finding some black, LED shine-through, southern-facing LED supporting keycaps? I'd be very, very grateful.
Thanks!  ;D

EDIT: Top-printed is very much preferred in this case.
Title: Re: Southern-facing LED compatible keycaps.
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 11 July 2018, 12:02:40
I got these on a 60% build I made. https://flashquark.com/product/oem-side-legend-translucent-sidelit-pbt-keycaps/

Pretty nice for the price as they are doubleshot.
Title: Re: Southern-facing LED compatible keycaps.
Post by: saint emerald on Wed, 11 July 2018, 12:37:48
I got these on a 60% build I made. https://flashquark.com/product/oem-side-legend-translucent-sidelit-pbt-keycaps/

Pretty nice for the price as they are doubleshot.
Do you know of any that are top-print?
Title: Re: Southern-facing LED compatible keycaps.
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 11 July 2018, 12:40:48
Do you know of any that are top-print?

I am pretty sure 100% of top print shine-through caps are for north facing LEDs, and won't be as bright when using south facing LEDs, which you already know. Front print are only good for south facing though, hence why I used them.
Title: Re: Southern-facing LED compatible keycaps.
Post by: saint emerald on Wed, 11 July 2018, 16:10:40
Do you know of any that are top-print?

I am pretty sure 100% of top print shine-through caps are for north facing LEDs, and won't be as bright when using south facing LEDs, which you already know. Front print are only good for south facing though, hence why I used them.
True. It's just a little frustrating how they DON'T exist. i could really use them right about now...