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Keyboards / Re: Best linear switch nowadays (2026)
« Last post by TheSoulhunter on Wed, 29 July 2026, 16:38:06 »
I like the DUROCK Sea Glass as a lighter alternative to the Oil Kings
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Keyboards / Re: Sun Microsystems Keyboard - Type 6 vs Type 7
« Last post by wwwell on Wed, 29 July 2026, 11:42:13 »
Hello,
Sorry for the late reply, but only today, while troubleshooting this issue, I came across your discussion and comments.
I spent about six hours investigating the problem and finally managed to get my Sun Type 7 USB keyboard working properly under Windows 11, including not only the Russian keyboard layout, but also all of the Sun-specific keys (Help, Open, Props, Front, Stop, Again, Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, and Find).
For anyone trying to do the same, here is the complete process that worked for me.
First, install a Mac-style keyboard layout -- MagicKeyboardLayouts-Setup-2.0 . The standard Windows layout does not match the legends printed on the Sun Type 7 keyboard. The Mac layout is much closer to the original Sun layout.
Next, verify that Windows is actually receiving the special key events. Install USBPcap and Wireshark, start a USB capture, and press each special key individually.
The keyboard sends the following HID usage codes:
74 = Open
75 = Help
76 = Props
77 = Front
78 = Stop
79 = Again
7A = Undo
7B = Cut
7C = Copy
7D = Paste
7E = Find
This proves that the keyboard is functioning correctly and that Windows receives the key presses. The real problem is that Windows does not assign useful actions to these HID codes.
The next step is to install and configure usbrawmap.
A working configuration should include mappings for the special Sun keys. For example:
Open → Ctrl+O
Help → F1
Undo → Ctrl+Z
Cut → Ctrl+X
Copy → Ctrl+C
Paste → Ctrl+V
Find → Ctrl+F
You can customize the mappings further to suit your workflow.
A major obstacle on Windows 11 is Smart App Control and Windows reputation-based security features. Because usbrawmap is:

an uncommon utility,
unsigned,
rarely downloaded,
and interacts directly with USB input,

Windows may block it completely. This was the biggest obstacle during my troubleshooting process.
Once usbrawmap is working, I recommend launching it hidden in the background using a small VBS launcher and Task Scheduler. Create a scheduled task that starts at user logon and runs with highest privileges. This prevents a console window from appearing every time Windows starts.
One important lesson: be very careful when reconnecting the keyboard to a different USB port.
Windows may assign the keyboard to a different USB controller path. When that happens, USBPcap numbering may change and usbrawmap may stop working.
In my case, everything worked correctly, then I unplugged the keyboard and connected it to a different USB port. After that:

usbrawmap stopped responding,
USB-related tools behaved differently,
the USBPcap device number changed.

The solution was to identify the new USBPcap device number, update the usbrawmap configuration, and finally reboot Windows.
After that, everything worked again.
Final result:
All Sun Type 7 special keys now work correctly under Windows 11:
Help
Open
Props
Front
Stop
Again
Undo
Cut
Copy
Paste
Find
After more than ten years of occasionally trying to solve this problem, it turned out that the keyboard had been sending the correct HID codes all along.
Windows simply did not know what to do with them.
Hopefully this saves somebody else several hours of investigation.
Best regards,
A stubborn Sun Type 7 user, former Sun Solaris System Administration, and Oracle Database Administrator. 😄
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] SWG Heartbreaker - 7/20/2026 to 08/03/2026
« Last post by Patty on Wed, 29 July 2026, 11:33:42 »
We've got just under a week left in the group buy!

Thank you to everyone who already joined in!!! :D
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Off Topic / Re: Ne1 own a drone?
« Last post by phinix on Wed, 29 July 2026, 10:38:44 »
tp is going to Canada?
or entirely diff continent?

Probably shanghai,  medium case shenzen, worst case yiwu.
:'(

work travel? for long?
Shanghai sounds interesting, no?
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I already know the answer from the last 2 rounds but I'll put it out there anyway.
Any hope yet for an R3 with a corner blocker (HHKB-style) option?
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Interest Checks / Re: Black Cherry Keycap | Manufacturer undecided
« Last post by Valkurize on Wed, 29 July 2026, 09:02:01 »
For those of you wanting to keep this a GMK set please make sure you fill out the IC form so we can track that data accordingly
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Interest Checks / Re: Black Cherry Keycap | Manufacturer undecided
« Last post by Valkurize on Wed, 29 July 2026, 09:00:16 »
Looks nice!

Please give us a regular mod colored ISO Enter and move r1 PgDn and End keys from base to numpad kit since those are used for 1800 layouts.

Noted, will make these changes once the manufacturer is chosen!
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Off Topic / Re: Ne1 own a drone?
« Last post by tp4tissue on Wed, 29 July 2026, 08:35:22 »
tp is going to Canada?
or entirely diff continent?

Probably shanghai,  medium case shenzen, worst case yiwu.
:'(
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Keyboards / Re: Best linear switch nowadays (2026)
« Last post by phinix on Wed, 29 July 2026, 08:31:43 »
I tried Gateron Smoothies - jeez, what a crap of switch - I dont know what is wrong with it, but somehow it is very sluggish, it says its 40g, but feels heavier and cap doesnt return as quick as it should, like they were over-lubed. Like pressing switch submerged in thick engine oil...

It says it has double stage spring - Idont know how this is different from regular spring - does it feel like there is higher force on top, then easier in the middle and then more force at the bottom out?
Anyone, I personally am very disappointed in those - I was looking for a nice lighter version of Oil Kings and ordered these - shoked how they felt after ount just 5 of them, took off straight away.
Terrible.

I guess I better go back to Oil Kings and if I want lighter, just order some 67g or 70g 22mm long single stage springs, to have it lighter but still responsive in terms of bottom out returns.
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Off Topic / Re: Ne1 own a drone?
« Last post by phinix on Wed, 29 July 2026, 07:58:43 »
tp is going to Canada?
or entirely diff continent?
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