Author Topic: 104 US ANSI Double shot replacements for Filco Order (Read 295407 times)

Lanx · « **Reply #750 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 14:50:27 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;247114

Well I received confirmation that mine arrived today...can't wait to see them! Still haven't decided on selling them or buying a new keyboard for them yet though...

aren't you a topre guy?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #751 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 14:52:25 »

Yea that's the only thing...I'm having a hard time justifying buying a Filco since I previously owned one and didn't love it.

muchadoaboutnothing · « **Reply #752 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 14:55:25 »

Personally, I'd sell them, unless you're adept, have a lot of time, and can somehow modify them to fit a Torpe, which I'm kind of doubting. Not the first two parts, the last part.

Phaedrus2129 · « **Reply #753 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 14:55:33 »

Quote from: ripster;247123

The keys can make nifty fridge magnets.

...

I now know what to do with that last MY7000.

Thank you ripster.

Now to buy a bunch of 1/4" fridge magnets and some Gorilla glue.

Lanx · « **Reply #754 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 14:57:54 »

gorilla glue is something fierce and awesome! I always look for the gorilla now when i need something in that section and look for the mad monkey first. Oh i wonder if i have a need for gorilla tape?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #755 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:04:12 »

I'm also considering getting something (probably a Filco) for the new keycaps but either giving it away as a gift or keeping it around as an extra keyboard.

Edit: the gift idea was for my dad - he's a writer so he types a lot. He types on his Macbook Pro (which has a decent scissor switch keyboard that he likes already) though, so I'm not sure that it'd be necessary...

Decisions decision!

Lanx · « **Reply #756 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:13:56 »

i think you'll just get a few propositions to buy your unused set soon heh.
btw i'm starting to notice the little molding things holding the keycaps were cut off pretty novice like, at least from someone who has played with modeling sets in the past these molds were snipped off by a noob!

ironman31 · « **Reply #757 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:15:02 »

Just buy another realforce, lol.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #758 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:16:02 »

Lol...but I don't need another keyboard...

Lanx · « **Reply #759 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:23:09 »

it was probably all about the coloring, the orange keys hide the marks well and the darker keys does a good job too.

TexasFlood · « **Reply #760 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:26:50 »

Quote from: Lanx;247128

gorilla glue is something fierce and awesome! I always look for the gorilla now when i need something in that section and look for the mad monkey first. Oh i wonder if i have a need for gorilla tape?

It's pretty good. Not as good as 100 mile an hour tape, but nothing much is. My only complaint is I taped up an old vacuum hose with 100 mile an hour tape and then patched it with gorilla tape when I couldn't find the 100mah roll. The gorilla tape got gooey and separated after a while, something the 100mah tape never does.

Lanx · « **Reply #761 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:29:17 »

Quote from: TexasFlood;247161

It's pretty good. Not as good as 100 mile an hour tape, but nothing much is. My only complaint is I taped up an old vacuum hose with 100 mile an hour tape and then patched it with gorilla tape when I couldn't find the 100mah roll. The gorilla tape got gooey and separated after a while, something the 100mah tape never does.

i will use either this 100m tape or gorilla tape to fix my dyson hose on my next trip to harbor freight, sir!

Lanx · « **Reply #762 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:33:20 »

Quote from: ripster;247167

A hose you want to use silicone self fusing tape. Amazing stuff.

this?
http://www.amazon.com/RESCUE-Self-Fusing-Silicone-Tape-BLACK/dp/B000ZTK6CI
what's the difference between the self fusing and gorrila tape? or does it like do some chemical bond thing?

TexasFlood · « **Reply #763 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:34:47 »

Quote from: TexasFlood;247161

It's pretty good. Not as good as 100 mile an hour tape, but nothing much is. My only complaint is I taped up an old vacuum hose with 100 mile an hour tape and then patched it with gorilla tape when I couldn't find the 100mah roll. The gorilla tape got gooey and separated after a while, something the 100mah tape never does.

Quote from: Lanx;247165

i will use either this 100m tape or gorilla tape to fix my dyson hose on my next trip to harbor freight, sir!

Quote from: ripster;247167

A hose you want to use silicone self fusing tape. Amazing stuff.

I haven't used the silicone self fusing tape but it sounds like something you might want to consider Lanx.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #764 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 15:50:05 »

Quote from: ripster;247172

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That stuff saved me once when during a party a pipe burst.

ironman31 · « **Reply #765 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 16:38:16 »

Question about the stabilizer keys: the white pieces fit very loosely (and sometimes so loosely they fall out when turned upside down) in the new key caps. Is there a simple solution to keep them snug inside the key short of gluing them in there?

RoboKrikit · « **Reply #766 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 16:57:55 »

Quote from: ironman31;247217

Question about the stabilizer keys: the white pieces fit very loosely (and sometimes so loosely they fall out when turned upside down) in the new key caps. Is there a simple solution to keep them snug inside the key short of gluing them in there?

I have this same issue; just tested the right shift key and the stabilizer inserts are basically falling out, such that if I don't hit the key dead center it doesn't press down. I'm thinking of gluing them in, but I'm not sure where to get replacements for the original keys if I need them.

Edit: space bar inserts went in fine, btw.

RoboKrikit · « **Reply #767 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 17:13:19 »

Cool, thanks for the tip. I'll have to pick some up tonight.

sixty · « **Reply #768 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 17:13:45 »

Don't ruin your keys by permanently glueing the stabilizer in.

Scarface recommended this for his SF Metal keys, it works fine for Cherry keys on Filco too:

Use two or even three layers if you must, until it fits tight.

Edit: Obviously apply it to the stabilizer stem, not the keystem for stabilizers.

phate408 · « **Reply #769 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 18:11:18 »

Received, installed, and awesome. Thanks for all your work WhiteRice.

nanu · « **Reply #770 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 18:26:23 »

Quote from: phate408;247255

Received, installed, and awesome. Thanks for all your work WhiteRice.

+1

Kaishi · « **Reply #771 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 18:47:03 »

I just wrapped up the installation of the keyset on my RK-9000. The stabilizers were a little tricky but the tape trick suggested above worked wonders. I'm so satisfied.

Thanks again all.

ironman31 · « **Reply #772 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 19:26:23 »

Yeah, thanks sixty for bringing up the tape mod. I found that the red geekhack key looks better with this color scheme imo. And does anyone else think the spacebar is abnormally sharp?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #773 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 19:49:47 »

Interesting to hear about these issues...did anyone install these without having to use mods? If so, on what keyboards?

didjamatic · « **Reply #774 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 19:52:46 »

Got mine, woo hoo!!!

Lanx · « **Reply #775 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:19:40 »

Quote from: ironman31;247273

And does anyone else think the spacebar is abnormally sharp?

i feel the same way actually and i think i'm going back with my old spacebar.

ironman31 · « **Reply #776 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:26:05 »

Quote from: Lanx;247295

i feel the same way actually and i think i'm going back with my old spacebar.

I seems like the signature plastics key profile is made for a keyboard with taller legs than a filco.

muchadoaboutnothing · « **Reply #777 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:35:28 »

I'm actually really liking the new spacebar, but perhaps that's just me.

bitmap · « **Reply #778 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:43:24 »

Whoo! Just arrived. Pics soon.

ironman31 · « **Reply #779 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:51:57 »

Quote from: muchadoaboutnothing;247300

I'm actually really liking the new spacebar, but perhaps that's just me.

I'm pretty sure it's because I normally hit the space bar right at the edge. I guess I'll just change my typing habits once again..

Phaedrus2129 · « **Reply #780 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 20:54:16 »

Can't you just take some fine-grained sandpaper to it and smooth it out?

Tr0j4nM4x1mus · « **Reply #781 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:00:41 »

got the keys today.... Thank you again

ironman31 · « **Reply #782 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:03:31 »

Quote from: Phaedrus2129;247315

Can't you just take some fine-grained sandpaper to it and smooth it out?

To smooth it down that much you'd have to take off most of the corner wall, which would probably make that part of the spacebar quite thin. I could be wrong, but I'm not going to try it and find out

.

WhiteRice · « **Reply #783 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:11:52 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;247286

Interesting to hear about these issues...did anyone install these without having to use mods? If so, on what keyboards?

Everything works fine on my ducky. It uses cherry style stabilizers.

Lanx · « **Reply #784 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:21:22 »

Aside from the fact that my board is custom, otherwise everything fit pretty much like standard.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #785 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:25:16 »

Quote from: WhiteRice;247328

Everything works fine on my ducky. It uses cherry style stabilizers.

They fit great on a G80-3000.

Thanks for including the stepped key.

The retro look really blends well.

mrbill · « **Reply #786 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 21:28:34 »

Worked great here on a tenkeyless Filco. My Backspace key feels a bit "muted" somehow, although I've checked it twice - but everything works fine once I get used to the slightly different key profile.

jaynoon · « **Reply #787 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 23:02:06 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;247114

Well I received confirmation that mine arrived today...can't wait to see them! Still haven't decided on selling them or buying a new keyboard for them yet though...

I would be happy to buy the set from you if you decide to sell.

Fwiffo · « **Reply #788 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 23:24:07 »

The sound on my Filco is pretty radically different; the keys are much thinner/lighter. On the other hand, I actually think I like the lower profile. Seems like it's more efficient without giving up anything.

Haven't installed the whole set yet; not sure if I want it at home or at work.

jnsjr · « **Reply #789 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 23:51:34 »

Here are some blurry cell phone pics! I agree with the other posts that the spacebar is a bit sharper, and I had a hell of a time getting my backspace on because the stablilizers did not really fit. I have not noticed too much of a sound difference. The keys feel really nice!

Fwiffo · « **Reply #790 on:** Mon, 15 November 2010, 23:55:17 »

Is the tenkeyless filco the most popular keyboard on the forums after the Model M? It seems like everybody has at least one, usually two.

woody · « **Reply #791 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 04:07:09 »

Tenkeyless Filco is da bomb. Availability! If Diatec ever release double piece keycaps with quality as good as the rest of the keyboard, that'll be the keyboard to end them all. (For those with fine taste, of course)

itlnstln · « **Reply #792 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 07:41:33 »

Old school all the way:

These keys are awesome, I really like the texture. They are a little noisier than the stock Cherry ones, though.

Kaishi · « **Reply #793 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 09:25:31 »

Quote from: itlnstln;247439

These keys are awesome, I really like the texture. They are a little noisier than the stock Cherry ones, though.

Agreed. I love the look of your keyboard

I actually prefer the sound, key height, and key profile of these Signature Plastics keys over the stock keys from my Rosewill RK-9000. More than that though, I prefer the sharpness and feel (really, lack thereof) of the legends on these new ones. Aesthetically, they rub me the right way.

sealcouch · « **Reply #794 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 10:45:12 »

I received my keys but I had them sent to my home address not my college address. Also, I have nothing to put the keys in at this point because I was going to order a Filco brown tenkeyless. Piss.

mike · « **Reply #795 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 14:46:07 »

I had a bit of a surprise waiting in for a structural surveyor ... I wasn't expecting them to arrive so quickly. Saved me a trip to the post office ...

I don't know if it's just me, but the texture is reminiscent of the Unicomp keys ?

My pink highlights are no longer quite so in your face :-

And thanks to WhiteRice!

celery · « **Reply #796 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 15:32:55 »

Installed mine last night. Thanks, WhiteRice!

The stabilizer inserts fit tightly into the spacebar, but the rest were fairly loose. I installed them without any tape or other mods anyway, and they seem to work okay. Might give that a shot if I run into problems later.

RoboKrikit · « **Reply #797 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 16:29:28 »

I'm really liking these so far. The texture is great, and I like the lower profile of the keys.

I want a keyboard roof to keep the dust off. Elitekeyboards is sold out. :/

WhiteRice · « **Reply #798 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 17:27:55 »

Wow nice photos! I'd like to show these webwit on OCN and then see what he has to say.

bakageta · « **Reply #799 on:** Tue, 16 November 2010, 17:31:23 »

He had nothing positive to say... Something about these being comparable to a child's toy...

http://www.overclock.net/11342498-post9.html

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Author Topic: 104 US ANSI Double shot replacements for Filco Order (Read 295407 times)

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