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Offline applescript

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« on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 03:16:37 »
Has anyone successfully tried to put on replacement HHKB keycaps onto Realforce boards?
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Offline sixty

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 03:17:00 »
Identical. Works fine.
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Offline applescript

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 03:22:44 »
the key profiles match?
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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 04:07:12 »
Quote from: applescript;328407
the key profiles match?


Yes they are the same. Some keys may have different widths though (right shift..). So make sure to check that you will get what you want.
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Offline applescript

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 05:52:05 »
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Yes they are the same. Some keys may have different widths though (right shift..). So make sure to check that you will get what you want.


Do you think if I get 2 sets I'd be able to fully replace my keys on a 86u?
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 07:54:23 »
Nope. You won't have a backspace.
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Offline applescript

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 08:01:31 »
with the exception of the spacebar would it be a complete set?
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 08:24:52 »
You will need 32 keycaps with a matching profile with the top row.
2 sets of HHKB keycaps only give you 30 of those keys, so I think you will need a separate escape and a WASD key set as well.

Also note that the right shift, spacebar and the backspace are different on the Realforce.
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Offline AgentHeavy

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:44:20 »
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You will need 32 keycaps with a matching profile with the top row.
2 sets of HHKB keycaps only give you 30 of those keys, so I think you will need a separate escape and a WASD key set as well.

Also note that the right shift, spacebar and the backspace are different on the Realforce.


I asked Ripster about the spacebar, it seems to be the same as on the RF.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #9 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:44:52 »
He has the 87UB with the shorter spacebar.
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Offline v193r

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« Reply #10 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:48:51 »
I have a set of printed black hhkb keycaps for sale @ $40 + shipping.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #11 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:50:47 »
Only in the classified section is allowed to market your stuff.
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Offline AgentHeavy

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« Reply #12 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 11:53:08 »
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He has the 87UB with the shorter spacebar.


The 86B's got a bigger one ?
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #13 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 12:00:58 »
Yep.
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