Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[esoomenona]

Haven't been in here in so long...

Does the Silent Realforce have the purple sliders and little plastic rings?

It looks like it: http://imgur.com/a/TlIl7

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Thank you very much.

[yasuo]

what is name this GB?

[infiniti]

what is name this GB?

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The TKL "Bluegreen" Keycap Set
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49147

[phx]

so I got an ergodox recently, I need a set of caps to put on it.
brainstorming some ideas:
I really dig light colors caps, and preferably with prints on. I understand it's difficult to have all printed caps on an ergodox since I might change the layout and whatnot, has to be all printed, it looks weird to have some printed and some not. =\
probably also has to be DSA profile, SP does sell them in blank sets, hmm, are they any good?

edit: if i remember correctly, there were some GBs on here with ergodox kits. but the matching alpha set is always large centered text legend, argh
this set looks pretty good: http://i.imgur.com/210xlYF.jpg

[CPTBadAss]

so I got an ergodox recently, I need a set of caps to put on it.
brainstorming some ideas:
I really dig light colors caps, and preferably with prints on. I understand it's difficult to have all printed caps on an ergodox since I might change the layout and whatnot, has to be all printed, it looks weird to have some printed and some not. =\
probably also has to be DSA profile, SP does sell them in blank sets, hmm, are they any good?

edit: if i remember correctly, there were some GBs on here with ergodox kits. but the matching alpha set is always large centered text legend, argh
this set looks pretty good: http://i.imgur.com/210xlYF.jpg

What's your question exactly? If the SP DSA caps are good?

[phx]

so I got an ergodox recently, I need a set of caps to put on it.
brainstorming some ideas:
I really dig light colors caps, and preferably with prints on. I understand it's difficult to have all printed caps on an ergodox since I might change the layout and whatnot, has to be all printed, it looks weird to have some printed and some not. =\
probably also has to be DSA profile, SP does sell them in blank sets, hmm, are they any good?

edit: if i remember correctly, there were some GBs on here with ergodox kits. but the matching alpha set is always large centered text legend, argh
this set looks pretty good: http://i.imgur.com/210xlYF.jpg

What's your question exactly? If the SP DSA caps are good?

sorry I was being vague.
I'm just looking for some suggestions on ergodox keycap sets. I prefer something printed.

[CPTBadAss]

I'm just looking for some suggestions on ergodox keycap sets. I prefer something printed.

I don't know too much about eDox kits but off the top of my head I remember that these GBs have eDox options:

Penumbra
Round 5 from Deskthority
Calm Depths
Also Hyperfuse had a kit.

And there's the caps that came from Massdrop:

SP PBT DCS
Clear Ergodox Caps

[lilky]

Hi, I recently purchased an A87 ps2avr and I need to buy a moogle kit to accomodate the old-style 86 key layout. Does anyone know where to purchase blank white thick PBT moogle sets? Preferably cherry profile.

Also, on the new signature plastics website, which of these spacebars http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/spacebar-inventory will fit the cherry profile? Thanks!

[dnny3000]

Hi. I have a Ducky mini, and would really want to swap the left ALT and WIN.

How?
in PN layer I figured out how to do it. As I would like this to be allways I think I should do it by DIP switches, but how to setup the DIP switches? 

[gh_pp]

Once I commented on a thread, it forever goes into my "Show new replies to your posts." list

I have clicked the unWATCHed, unNOTIFied buttons at the top inside the thread, but it still won't do anything.

Is there any way to unsubscribe?

[CPTBadAss]

Once I commented on a thread, it forever goes into my "Show new replies to your posts." list

I have clicked the unWATCHed, unNOTIFied buttons at the top inside the thread, but it still won't do anything.

Is there any way to unsubscribe?

I dont think so.

1) Does anyone know where to purchase blank white thick PBT moogle sets?

2) Also, on the new signature plastics website, which of these spacebars http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/spacebar-inventory will fit the cherry profile? Thanks!

1) I've never seen a PBT Moogle set. Maybe you can find a Cherry keyboard such as the ones suggested here.

2) Anything in SP's inventory that is "DCS" will fit the Cherry Profile. DCS is their Cherry Profile. There's a link in the OP.

Hi. I have a Ducky mini, and would really want to swap the left ALT and WIN.

How?
in PN layer I figured out how to do it. As I would like this to be allways I think I should do it by DIP switches, but how to setup the DIP switches? 

Check out the Ducky Mini Manual.

[hasu]

Hi guys and gals.

How can I remove this green parts without taking apart  completely?

[lilky]

Once I commented on a thread, it forever goes into my "Show new replies to your posts." list

I have clicked the unWATCHed, unNOTIFied buttons at the top inside the thread, but it still won't do anything.

Is there any way to unsubscribe?

I dont think so.

1) Does anyone know where to purchase blank white thick PBT moogle sets?

2) Also, on the new signature plastics website, which of these spacebars http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/product/spacebar-inventory will fit the cherry profile? Thanks!

1) I've never seen a PBT Moogle set. Maybe you can find a Cherry keyboard such as the ones suggested here.

2) Anything in SP's inventory that is "DCS" will fit the Cherry Profile. DCS is their Cherry Profile. There's a link in the OP.

Hi. I have a Ducky mini, and would really want to swap the left ALT and WIN.

How?
in PN layer I figured out how to do it. As I would like this to be allways I think I should do it by DIP switches, but how to setup the DIP switches? 

Check out the Ducky Mini Manual.

Awesome, thanks CPTBadAss! Can you explain what all the different types of spacebars are? For example for 7x spacebars there is BFP, GA, GAL, etc. What are the differences between these?

[yasuo]

how many ohm/watt resistors for LED?

[CPTBadAss]

how many ohm/watt resistors for LED?

Use Ohm's Law to figure it out. A discussion that might help is here.

Can you explain what all the different types of spacebars are? For example for 7x spacebars there is BFP, GA, GAL, etc. What are the differences between these?

Different colors.

How can I remove this green parts without taking apart  completely?

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Hasu I believe those are press fit. You should be able to remove those with a small screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers. If they're the same as the white stabilizers on Model Ms, I just put some of those inserts into my 6019284 Kishsaver.

[MsYutai]

I'm sure this has been asked somewhere before but...

What mech kb are easy to mod? I was thinking about trying clears and then maybe switching to ergo-clears-- any suggestions?

[lcs]

I'm sure this has been asked somewhere before but...

What mech kb are easy to mod? I was thinking about trying clears and then maybe switching to ergo-clears-- any suggestions?

Any PCB mount keyboard allows you to open the switches without desoldering, I think.

[BlueBär]

Any PCB mount keyboard allows you to open the switches without desoldering, I think.

Would recommend a PCB mount board as well. Also get some of Beasts switch tools, they make opening switches very easy!

[MsYutai]

Any PCB mount keyboard allows you to open the switches without desoldering, I think.

Would recommend a PCB mount board as well. Also get some of Beasts switch tools, they make opening switches very easy!

I see. Sounds like there aren't too many PCB mounted boards out there... Thanks for your help!

As a PCB mount lover I keep a look out for them, sadly there are not a whole lot of them.
Cherry G80 series are generally PCB mount except for a few models. There are also many rebranded Cherry like Peacock, Schneider, Nixdorf, Highscreen, Scitex, Olivetti, Commodore, Amiga, Compaq, APC, etc, though usually there are only certain times where they had some G80 as a high end option so most of them are not.

Vortex Poker, Pure, Race.
Plum 96 and Neo Zelia.
WEY EK and HK series, though they are not useable without the hard to find proprietary KVM box that is required.
Alcatel MMK, some of which have a proprietary connection and protocol to be used with their thin terminals.
GH60 can be if you build it as such.

[bcg]

PS/2 protocol has a host-to-keyboard to request a specific codeset (F0, according to http://wiki.altium.com/display/ADOH/PS2+Commands) ... if you request code set 3 from a "normal" Model M with a PS/2 connector (1391401 for instance) will it honor that and use code set 3?

[Soarer]

PS/2 protocol has a host-to-keyboard to request a specific codeset (F0, according to http://wiki.altium.com/display/ADOH/PS2+Commands) ... if you request code set 3 from a "normal" Model M with a PS/2 connector (1391401 for instance) will it honor that and use code set 3?

Yes.

[CPTBadAss]

PS/2 protocol has a host-to-keyboard to request a specific codeset (F0, according to http://wiki.altium.com/display/ADOH/PS2+Commands) ... if you request code set 3 from a "normal" Model M with a PS/2 connector (1391401 for instance) will it honor that and use code set 3?

Yes.

Thank you Soarer! Time for me to read up .

[bcg]

PS/2 protocol has a host-to-keyboard to request a specific codeset (F0, according to http://wiki.altium.com/display/ADOH/PS2+Commands) ... if you request code set 3 from a "normal" Model M with a PS/2 connector (1391401 for instance) will it honor that and use code set 3?

Yes.

Thanks Soarer that was exactly what I was looking for

[Comment]

Not sure if this was asked yet but I couldnt find it anywhere. Does anyone know how to make your forum picture a gif?

[Pacifist]

Not sure if this was asked yet but I couldnt find it anywhere. Does anyone know how to make your forum picture a gif?

Just upload the file but make sure its small enough

[Comment]

Not sure if this was asked yet but I couldnt find it anywhere. Does anyone know how to make your forum picture a gif?

Just upload the file but make sure its small enough

Wow Pac, nice 40 second response! Can I size down through imgur?

[CPTBadAss]

Not sure if this was asked yet but I couldnt find it anywhere. Does anyone know how to make your forum picture a gif?

Just upload the file but make sure its small enough

Some more detailed information here. You can resize in Paint.

[augustoitapoa]

Anyone knows if the Rapid-I will be available with an aluminum case?

 

[CPTBadAss]

Anyone knows if the Rapid-I will be available with an aluminum case?

Probably not. There's not many stock aluminum cases. There will probably be aftermarket stuff though.

[hasu]

How can I remove this green parts without taking apart  completely?

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Hasu I believe those are press fit. You should be able to remove those with a small screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers. If they're the same as the white stabilizers on Model Ms, I just put some of those inserts into my 6019284 Kishsaver.

Thank you CPTBadAss
Unfortunately it didn't work for me or I didn't understand what you mentioned correctly. Stupidly I had to remove all plastic revets and take apart thoroughly to get only those parts.

Yes, that is exactly what I want to do. I sacrificed  a poor M to the beast :D

[CPTBadAss]

How can I remove this green parts without taking apart  completely?

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Hasu I believe those are press fit. You should be able to remove those with a small screwdriver or a pair of needle nose pliers. If they're the same as the white stabilizers on Model Ms, I just put some of those inserts into my 6019284 Kishsaver.

Thank you CPTBadAss
Unfortunately it didn't work for me or I didn't understand what you mentioned correctly. Stupidly I had to remove all plastic revets and take apart thoroughly to get only those parts.

Yes, that is exactly what I want to do. I sacrificed  a poor M to the beast :D

Ugh sorry you had to go through the effort :( . I shouldve posted a picture or a video.

Edit: For future reference



Unless those green inserts were a different shape, which I don't think they were, you can just pull them out of the barrel plate with some needle nose pliers. You'll have to pull pretty hard. Tested this with my 6019284 and SSK. SSK is shown in the potato picture above.

[yasuo]

What tool to test switches still works or not?

[Pacifist]

What tool to test switches still works or not?

Solder it into a keyboard?

[riotonthebay]

What tool to test switches still works or not?

You can use a multimeter to test continuity.

[CPTBadAss]

What tool to test switches still works or not?

You can use a multimeter to test continuity.

Or if it's still soldered on your keyboard, you can use AquaKeyTest.

[ajx]

Hey, quick question
where can i find wrist rest for 60% size keyboard?
preferably ship to EU

thanks

[riotonthebay]

Hey, quick question
where can i find wrist rest for 60% size keyboard?
preferably ship to EU

thanks

There's a gentleman with a thread in GH classifieds that makes custom leather wrist rests.

[yasuo]

where i can get cherry stabs plate mount?

[BlueBär]

where i can get cherry stabs plate mount?

That is in the FAQ.

[jonathanyu]

What is the color code of the grey and beige in the original cherry beige/grey set?

[CPTBadAss]

What is the color code of the grey and beige in the original cherry beige/grey set?

I think it's U9 and L9 in this picture.

[yasuo]

for handwired What  i can glue diode to switch with super glue?

[BlueBär]

for handwired What  i can glue diode to switch with super glue?

No, bad idea. Put solder on the tip of your iron or on the switch pin and the diode.

[CPTBadAss]

for handwired What  i can glue diode to switch with super glue?

No, bad idea. Put solder on the tip of your iron or on the switch pin and the diode.

Glue isn't electrically conductive so the electrical current wouldn't flow...

[BlueBär]

I meant putting solder on the ends as a tip on how to connect the two. If you put solder on both ends and heat it up again when you get them next to each other you should get a good connection.

[SpAmRaY]

Does anyone with a Ducky Shine board notice a high pitched buzz/hum when your backlights are turned on?

[Photoelectric]

Have not noticed that with either of my Shine IIs, and I'm normally sensitive to those sorts of sounds (and my rooms are very quiet).   My larger monitors are definitely making a high-pitched faint whistling sound though

[SpAmRaY]

Have not noticed that with either of my Shine IIs, and I'm normally sensitive to those sorts of sounds (and my rooms are very quiet).   My larger monitors are definitely making a high-pitched faint whistling sound though

Hmm ok...I never use the backlighting and just turned it on to check something and noticed it, oh well.

[CPTBadAss]

Does anyone with a Ducky Shine board notice a high pitched buzz/hum when your backlights are turned on?

I have a Team OMG keyboard in my apartment, which I think is a special edition Shine II or Shine. It doesn't create any noise when the backlight is on.

[SpAmRaY]

It gets ever weirder. I thought maybe it was the aftermarket cable so I switched to the stock USB cable and tried different USB ports. Same high pitched noise but if I turn the brightness down the 'volume' of the noise goes down as well