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Offline tehsprayer

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« on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:05:17 »
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Added Carbon Fiber Vinyl on just minutes ago.

Thinking about buying 87 set of either white or black blank keys. I have 20 bucks, I might have to pay another 20 for WASD or is there any cheaper sets around?

Discuss WHITE OR BLACK(no racism intended) + CHEAPEST SET?
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« Reply #1 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:22:37 »
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Added Carbon Fiber Vinyl on just minutes ago.

Thinking about buying 87 set of either white or black blank keys. I have 20 bucks, I might have to pay another 20 for WASD or is there any cheaper sets around?

Discuss WHITE OR BLACK(no racism intended) + CHEAPEST SET?
Ask Qtan if he carry Keycool's blank keycaps.

p/s: Infact, you will get one extra windowed keys from the set.
« Last Edit: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:29:57 by Human »
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Offline bazemk1979

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« Reply #2 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:22:50 »
if you went all this way you would be happy camper spending some more on DS from Ragnarock red on black.... but too late now orders closed. Now be nice and post on how to DIY the carbon fiber shaping....mkay!?!?! BTW the case looks awesome!!!
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Offline tehsprayer

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« Reply #3 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:28:05 »
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if you went all this way you would be happy camper spending some more on DS from Ragnarock red on black.... but too late now orders closed. Now be nice and post on how to DIY the carbon fiber shaping....mkay!?!?! BTW the case looks awesome!!!

Well i just took off all 87 key caps and layed down the vinyl, started to cut out the hollow spots where the keys go and went from there.
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Offline tehsprayer

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« Reply #4 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:30:21 »
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Ask Qtan if he carry Keycool's blank keycaps.

I'm pretty new here still, who is Qtan? Like what is his forum name? (The following users were not found: Qtan)
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« Reply #5 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:36:47 »
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I'm pretty new here still, who is Qtan? Like what is his forum name? (The following users were not found: Qtan)

http://geekhack.org/member.php?11474-qtan5370
He sell things in both ebay and his own store.
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Offline tehsprayer

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« Reply #6 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 14:40:29 »
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http://geekhack.org/member.php?11474-qtan5370
He sell things in both ebay and his own store.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/104-PBT-white-BLANK-keycaps-MX-cherry-keys-good-Filco-Leopold-Noppoo-/300606890270?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item45fd91211e#ht_2718wt_1039

There are these but I only need a set of 87 and WASDKeyboards sell for $10 cheaper. My dad said if I it's under $30 there is no extra fees across the border as I live in Canada,Ontario
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Offline Autolyze

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« Reply #7 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 15:38:21 »
His store has the same ones for less. For whatever reason, his store's stuff tends to be slightly different from his ebay offerings.

http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/pbt-key-caps/104-pbt-white-blank-key-caps-f/lid=27419392

PBT keycaps are generally regarded as nicer than ABS ones. They have a little more of a textured feel and don't get shiny as easily. WASD is great, but their keycaps are ABS (as are your stock keys), and I think it's worth a couple extra bucks to go for PBT if it's an option.
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Offline tehsprayer

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« Reply #8 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 16:21:02 »
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His store has the same ones for less. For whatever reason, his store's stuff tends to be slightly different from his ebay offerings.

http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/item/pbt-key-caps/104-pbt-white-blank-key-caps-f/lid=27419392

PBT keycaps are generally regarded as nicer than ABS ones. They have a little more of a textured feel and don't get shiny as easily. WASD is great, but their keycaps are ABS (as are your stock keys), and I think it's worth a couple extra bucks to go for PBT if it's an option.


So what is the difference from ABS and PBT exactly? And my keyboard supports PBT if I were to pay extra?
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Offline Autolyze

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« Reply #9 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 17:33:20 »
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So what is the difference from ABS and PBT exactly? And my keyboard supports PBT if I were to pay extra?

Basically just what I mentioned before. PBT keys feel a little rougher and take a much longer time to get shiny than ABS ones. There are also different techniques for applying decent legends to the different plastics (dye-sublimation for PBT, doubleshot for ABS), but that doesn't matter if you're just looking for blanks.

Your keyboard will manage with either material, but your fingers will (probably) be slightly happier with PBT.
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Offline tehsprayer

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« Reply #10 on: Sat, 10 March 2012, 17:50:36 »
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Basically just what I mentioned before. PBT keys feel a little rougher and take a much longer time to get shiny than ABS ones. There are also different techniques for applying decent legends to the different plastics (dye-sublimation for PBT, doubleshot for ABS), but that doesn't matter if you're just looking for blanks.

Your keyboard will manage with either material, but your fingers will (probably) be slightly happier with PBT.

I bought ABS from WASDKeyboards just because I didn't want to wait over half a month and that i'm fine with they ABS i have now just I want a different colour to match better. Thanks for replying though
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