Author Topic: New goodies on the SP marketplace (Read 12124 times)

peachesenregalia · « **on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:36:07 »

White on black and black on white doubleshots: full sets, base sets, and modifiers.

http://keycapsdirect.com/marketplace.php

peachesenregalia · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:38:24 »

Oh yeah, and the transluscent rainbow keycaps.

ekw808 · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:42:34 »

I get a feeling those translucent ones are gonna be the ones in the breaking bad gb

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:43:03 »

Similar but nope - check the thread.

The_Beast · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:46:13 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:43:03

Similar but nope - check the thread.

Would these be the test caps before you got it right?

Halverson · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:47:32 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:46:13

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:43:03
Similar but nope - check the thread.

Would these be the test caps before you got it right?

I thought SP was just trying to broaden their horizon. So we can organize translucent caps in group buys for the future

boost · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:51:52 »

Nice, going to get me a black set ^_^

phetto · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:54:37 »

daaamn

Acetrak · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:31:56 »

Nice! Just ordered a set with modifiers

Sifo · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:34:06 »

I like the translucent keys.

Goodfella · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:45:32 »

Scooped up a white on black base set to go with my red modifier set, should match very nicely. The wasd caps will have to go on my work keyboard.

Sinzz · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:59:30 »

Those translucent key caps are tempting. Wish they were POM though

Scirocco · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 19:24:58 »

The translucent ones look great. Will likely be buying some of those.

rowdy · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 19:48:13 »

Oh the temptation ... the temptation ...

m00nshake · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 20:21:50 »

Quote from: Scirocco on Wed, 03 October 2012, 19:24:58

The translucent ones look great. Will likely be buying some of those.

I agree. I wish they sold an entire set so I could replace all of the keys on my Ducky with it.

Grimey · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 21:46:18 »

Very interesting to see these for sale. I wonder if this is a left-over/mistake run, or if SP is just trying something out?

emptythecache · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 21:47:28 »

I actually got a black on white set. I like the high contrast look.

terrpn · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 22:33:30 »

pbt or abs?

tsangan · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 22:34:38 »

terrpn · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 22:37:07 »

thanks

Quote from: tsangan on Wed, 03 October 2012, 22:34:38

abs

Lu_e · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:00:40 »

Thinking I may grab some red ones! (#'s1-4, WASD, and arrows = $15) good on them for stocking more stuff for folks like us. Great way for noobies to switch to FULL SP profile as well, prob what I woulda done if it was available at the time. Easier & cheaper than sourcing a set on here...

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:07:53 »

Hmm. So tempting. Question, how do double shots compare in durability to PBT? and how much different do they feel? I'd imagine they are a lot better than ABS

How much lower profile are they compared to say Leopold keys?

Lu_e · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:13:13 »

double shots = abs ? if you think about it the legend will NEVER wear off a ds key...

You will mainly notice the nice texture sp puts on their abs. As well as abs' ability to attract oil/shine. So keep your hands uber-clean!

What pbt keys in particular? sp pbt isn't trextured at least not on my portal set. they are like silky smooth. But i have seen textured pbt just do not own any...

the difference in profile is a very noticable drop, I recommend a full profile switch UNLESS you're just doing a F row or something...

Left 2 Right; Filco/OEM , SP DCS , OG Cherry

The_Beast · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:16:24 »

Quote from: Lu_e on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:13:13

double shots = abs ? if you think about it the legend will NEVER wear off a ds key...

You will mainly notice the nice texture sp puts on their abs. As well as abs' ability to attract oil/shine. So keep your hands uber-clean!

What pbt keys in particular? sp pbt isn't trextured at least not on my portal set. they are like silky smooth. But i have seen textured pbt just do not own any...

Dye-sub PBTs legends almost never wear off either. But with PBT, you keep the texture much much longer

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:18:41 »

I thought perhaps they wouldn't shine as fast being double shot. The only PBT keys I have tried are the ones on my Leopold. The legends on the double shots are so nice and clear.
Does anyone know if PS use the same keycap layout as WASD (Row 4 being the F1-12 keys and Row 1 being the bottom row and arrows)?

Lu_e · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:19:24 »

We should see more full set SP PBT buys...

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:18:41

Does anyone know if PS use the same keycap layout as WASD (Row 4 being the F1-12 keys and Row 1 being the bottom row and arrows)?

opposite; according to Signature Plastics "Function/Number is row 1, QWERTY is row 2, ASDF is row 3 and the bottom 2 rows are row 4"

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:22:31 »

Thanks for that. Thought I better make sure before ordering any of the translucent keys.

Lu_e · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:24:23 »

NP if you look under the original clear clear ones I just copypasta from there

hashbaz · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:33:02 »

SP's FAQ page has a diagram showing their row numbering system. DCS is the family we typically use around here, which is close to Cherry profile.

Both dyesubs and doubleshots have legends that don't wear off. The wins for doubleshots are the sharpness and contrast of their legends (dyesub legends must be darker than the key material). The wins for dyesubs are the feel of the keys (generally preferred by most vs. ABS keys), the intricacy of printable images and number of colors available, and the fact that they don't lose their texture or get shiny like ABS keys do.

Lu_e · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 00:05:59 »

Put in an order for: 4 row 1, 1 row 2, 3 row 3, and 4 row 4, in red translucent, heres to hoping they dont get mixed up

dorkvader · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 00:50:06 »

Quote from: Lu_e on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:13:13

double shots = abs ? if you think about it the legend will NEVER wear off a ds key...

You will mainly notice the nice texture sp puts on their abs. As well as abs' ability to attract oil/shine. So keep your hands uber-clean!

What pbt keys in particular? sp pbt isn't trextured at least not on my portal set. they are like silky smooth. But i have seen textured pbt just do not own any...

My Sp PBT full set is textured. My Cherry PBT (and especially POM) is smoother.

You can actually wear through the legends on a doubleshot keyboard. I saw a picture of one from a medical transcriptionist (I believe) with ALPS that had holes in the keycaps. I haven't seen anything like his on even a heavily used IBM (Dyesub PBT).

So, if you think about it again, the legend can wear off a doubleshot keycap.
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Edit: Okay, so they look lasered, and I'm not sure if it was ALPS. Still.

jeroplane · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 01:33:33 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 04 October 2012, 00:50:06

My Sp PBT full set is textured. My Cherry PBT (and especially POM) is smoother.

You can actually wear through the legends on a doubleshot keyboard. I saw a picture of one from a medical transcriptionist (I believe) with ALPS that had holes in the keycaps. I haven't seen anything like his on even a heavily used IBM (Dyesub PBT).

So, if you think about it again, the legend can wear off a doubleshot keycap.

For some reason I was going through the archived pictures subforum last night and saw the the picture you are talking about:

Quote from: keyb_gr

I was reminded of this:
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That one took 8.5 years of medical transcription though.

Lu_e · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 01:59:22 »

Are you sure those are ds? regardless thats gnar. What about the guy on here that was needing metal caps because he said he was showing heavy wear? But never showed pics...

rowdy · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 02:14:10 »

^^ Those look a bit like they have been heated or exposed to a chemical and then crumbled, rather than worn down.

Especially M which is worn in the top left corner, which is not really a typical spot to press a key.

hashbaz · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:14:21 »

Yeah. And the caps in that pic are not doubleshot fwiw. For all intents and purposes doubleshot legends cannot be worn through. Using the keys to the point of physically destroying them doesn't count.

GeorgeK · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:23:07 »

Quote from: Lu_e on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:13:13

double shots = abs ? if you think about it the legend will NEVER wear off a ds key...

You will mainly notice the nice texture sp puts on their abs. As well as abs' ability to attract oil/shine. So keep your hands uber-clean!

What pbt keys in particular? sp pbt isn't trextured at least not on my portal set. they are like silky smooth. But i have seen textured pbt just do not own any...

the difference in profile is a very noticable drop, I recommend a full profile switch UNLESS you're just doing a F row or something...

Left 2 Right; Filco/OEM , SP DCS , OG Cherry
Show Image

Quote from: hashbaz on Wed, 03 October 2012, 23:33:02

SP's FAQ page has a diagram showing their row numbering system. DCS is the family we typically use around here, which is close to Cherry profile.

Both dyesubs and doubleshots have legends that don't wear off. The wins for doubleshots are the sharpness and contrast of their legends (dyesub legends must be darker than the key material). The wins for dyesubs are the feel of the keys (generally preferred by most vs. ABS keys), the intricacy of printable images and number of colors available, and the fact that they don't lose their texture or get shiny like ABS keys do.

So would all the rows for DCS be nearly the same as cherry profile? (perhaps not quite as low profile)

hashbaz · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:37:09 »

They are very close in most instances, I believe Cherry is just a bit lower generally (someone correct me out I'm wrong). The biggest difference by far is the bottom row. SP bottom row keys are noticeably more angular than Cherry.

GeorgeK · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:42:08 »

Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:37:09

They are very close in most instances, I believe Cherry is just a bit lower generally (someone correct me out I'm wrong). The biggest difference by far is the bottom row. SP bottom row keys are noticeably more angular than Cherry.

Thanks for the info - sorry for my noobishness but by bottom row do you mean the modifiers or z - ?

hashbaz · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:56:51 »

Both, actually.

The two bottom-most rows (the Z row and the spacebar row) have the same profile.

Kellybear · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 06:04:01 »

Oh those sets are nice. I thought about getting a white on black cherry set but I like the wyse font too ;x uguu.

Paranoid · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 06:46:43 »

nice sets and good news for ansi us users, too bad for the rest of the world

GeorgeK · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 07:22:36 »

Quote from: hashbaz on Thu, 04 October 2012, 05:56:51

Both, actually.

The two bottom-most rows (the Z row and the spacebar row) have the same profile.

Oh yeah - I knew that actually (stupid me...) - thanks for the reply!

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 10:39:37 »

Wyse has the same font as SP, because they made those too.
I'm surprised they didn't do this a long time ago really. Now if they are smart they will do some 'limited edition' sets in different colors every few months.

absyrd · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:16:36 »

Quote from: lysol on Thu, 04 October 2012, 10:39:37

I'm surprised they didn't do this a long time ago really. Now if they are smart they will do some 'limited edition' sets in different colors every few months.

Same... amazing they didn't do these standard sets as soon as they started seeing all the gaming/enthusiast boards hitting the market.

Some limited sets might work for them, but I don't know how much inventory they want to sit on should a particular color combo not be received well.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:31:51 »

True, but they would have minimal risk if they didn't run too many sets and chose color combos wisely. Stuff like navy on grey, or white on red surely wouldn't be too risky. They do have some ugly colors for sure though, and some really nasty combos could be done. Hopefully they would have enough sense not to.

esoomenona · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:34:35 »

hashbaz · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:50:02 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:34:35

Okay. I bought a Cherry black on white set and a moogle kit. I need numpad keys. I essentially need a 2x 0 key and a 2x + key. Will something from here match my set?

I don't think you can buy individual keys like that from SP (though I could be wrong ... they do have an inventory sheet with pricing). No SP keys have Cherry legends though other than what we have them produce via group buys. You could also try getting blanks from WASD. Wouldn't match exactly of course, but you can order individual keys from them for reasonable prices. Their "light gray" color is a decent match for white Cherry sets.

esoomenona · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:24:20 »

Goodfella · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 04 October 2012, 14:00:42 »

I picked up a set of the red translucent and blue translucent for my wasd keys to see how they look and feel. Will post up some pics when I get them. Blue color just looks awesome on the website.

-Patrick

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 06 October 2012, 10:12:06 »

I caved and got white base and black modifiers. I hope I don't regret this

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Author Topic: New goodies on the SP marketplace (Read 12124 times)