Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3554824 times)

nukec · « **Reply #9000 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:15:36 »

Hi I just got set of dcs blanks. Did i put wrong enter key? It is little bit higher?

BlueBär · « **Reply #9001 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:52:36 »

Quote from: nukec on Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:15:36

Hi I just got set ob dcs blanks. Did i put wrong enter key? It is little bit higher?

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Switch your left shift with the enter key.

BlueBär · « **Reply #9002 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:54:05 »

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 08:20:29

What's the name of the springs used in HHKB Pro 2 spacebars?

Not sure what you mean by name. Do you mean "conical springs"?

nukec · « **Reply #9003 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 10:25:06 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:52:36

Quote from: nukec on Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:15:36
Hi I just got set ob dcs blanks. Did i put wrong enter key? It is little bit higher?

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Switch your left shift with the enter key.

Thanks it's perfect now!

hwood34 · « **Reply #9004 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 11:54:42 »

Will 3 G81 sets fit in a small USPS priority box?

Battou62 · « **Reply #9005 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:19:55 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 12 July 2014, 11:54:42

Will 3 G81 sets fit in a small USPS priority box?

I would say no to that. It would be an extremely tight fit.

Battou62 · « **Reply #9006 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:24:04 »

Would it be relatively easy to swap springs on a KMAC? I am trying to expand my chances of finding one

frosty · « **Reply #9007 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:30:33 »

where do i get filco cases? just barebone cases, with the filco logo on it and all. i saw a post where it directed me to a diatec website but i couldn't find replacement cases there. any help?

yicaoyimu · « **Reply #9008 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:05:36 »

Quote from: Battou62 on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:24:04

Would it be relatively easy to swap springs on a KMAC? I am trying to expand my chances of finding one

I just take a look at a picture of the plate. The holes for switches don't have the extra space for removing switch caps without desoldering, so no it won't be easier.

hwood34 · « **Reply #9009 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:09:08 »

All the IBM jr's were RD, right?

epzy · « **Reply #9010 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:13:40 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Sat, 12 July 2014, 09:54:05

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 08:20:29
What's the name of the springs used in HHKB Pro 2 spacebars?

Not sure what you mean by name. Do you mean "conical springs"?

I need one of these:

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Sifo · « **Reply #9011 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:43:37 »

Why am I not at keycon? is my question.

BlueBär · « **Reply #9012 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:42:02 »

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:13:40

I need one of these:

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I don't think they have a special name. They usually just get called Topre Spacebar springs afaik.

epzy · « **Reply #9013 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:49:30 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:42:02

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:13:40
I need one of these:

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I don't think they have a special name. They usually just get called Topre Spacebar springs afaik.

Well I need to find one. :/

BlueBär · « **Reply #9014 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:53:43 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:09:08

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All the IBM jr's were RD, right?

Yep.

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:49:30

Well I need to find one. :/

If you have the measurements you could try looking for one in online stores. I don't think you can buy replacements for them easily.

Sifo · « **Reply #9015 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:54:37 »

wasn't the consensus that they feel better without it?

BlueBär · « **Reply #9016 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:56:06 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:54:37

wasn't the consensus that they feel better without it?

Yeah maybe somebody who doesn't use theirs can give one to you, epzy? Can't hurt asking in the free stuff thread for example.

frosty · « **Reply #9017 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 18:57:37 »

Quote from: frosty on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:30:33

where do i get filco cases? just barebone cases, with the filco logo on it and all. i saw a post where it directed me to a diatec website but i couldn't find replacement cases there. any help?

mini bumb (idk lol)

Puddsy · « **Reply #9018 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 19:10:24 »

Quote from: frosty on Sat, 12 July 2014, 12:30:33

where do i get filco cases? just barebone cases, with the filco logo on it and all. i saw a post where it directed me to a diatec website but i couldn't find replacement cases there. any help?

you can't

those are full keyboards

epzy · « **Reply #9019 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 19:12:53 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:56:06

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:54:37
wasn't the consensus that they feel better without it?

Yeah maybe somebody who doesn't use theirs can give one to you, epzy? Can't hurt asking in the free stuff thread for example.

Yeah, ComradeSniper is hooking me up.

swill · « **Reply #9020 on:** Sat, 12 July 2014, 20:10:37 »

Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:49:30

Quote from: BlueBär on Sat, 12 July 2014, 17:42:02
Quote from: epzy on Sat, 12 July 2014, 13:13:40
I need one of these:

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I don't think they have a special name. They usually just get called Topre Spacebar springs afaik.

Well I need to find one. :/

Ask in the free stuff thread. I know some people don't like using that spring, so. Someone may have one they would give you.

hwood34 · « **Reply #9021 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 00:05:42 »

Is this just some kind of slider over dome?

frosty · « **Reply #9022 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 02:56:47 »

it said replacement case in a section. but i just want a white tkl case T.T

BlueBär · « **Reply #9023 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 05:27:56 »

Quote from: frosty on Sun, 13 July 2014, 02:56:47

it said replacement case in a section. but i just want a white tkl case T.T

I don't see where you can buy the case alone on their site. I only found a "case replacement service".

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 13 July 2014, 00:05:42

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Is this just some kind of slider over dome?

Key Tronic or Alphameric foam and foil.

b7ad · « **Reply #9024 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 07:04:24 »

Quote from: infiniti on Fri, 11 July 2014, 10:25:34

Quote from: b7ad on Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:32:41
Anyone have experience with plastidipping plates? I'm pretty sure it will adhere to the steel plate with no problem, but I'm slightly worried about when it comes to soldering the switches in.

I plastidipped the top case of my Shine II. I haven't tried it on a plate.

I think the plastidip would get scratches or peel if you accidentally hit it with a wire keycap puller while pulling keycaps off. It may also peel when -- as you mentioned -- insert the switches.

If you do decide to experiment and have trouble peeling the plastidip off, spray some WD40 on it and brush it. WD40 dissolves plastidip.

Thanks for the input and apologies for the late response. It's glow in the dark plasti-dip and I believe it to be 'invisible' or close to it when it's not 'glowing' so maybe a bit coming off wouldn't matter so much kinda thing. Maybe it will be interesting to try anyway!

infiniti · « **Reply #9025 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 08:17:28 »

Quote from: b7ad on Sun, 13 July 2014, 07:04:24

Quote from: infiniti on Fri, 11 July 2014, 10:25:34
Quote from: b7ad on Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:32:41
Anyone have experience with plastidipping plates? I'm pretty sure it will adhere to the steel plate with no problem, but I'm slightly worried about when it comes to soldering the switches in.

I plastidipped the top case of my Shine II. I haven't tried it on a plate.

I think the plastidip would get scratches or peel if you accidentally hit it with a wire keycap puller while pulling keycaps off. It may also peel when -- as you mentioned -- insert the switches.

If you do decide to experiment and have trouble peeling the plastidip off, spray some WD40 on it and brush it. WD40 dissolves plastidip.

Thanks for the input and apologies for the late response. It's glow in the dark plasti-dip and I believe it to be 'invisible' or close to it when it's not 'glowing' so maybe a bit coming off wouldn't matter so much kinda thing. Maybe it will be interesting to try anyway!

Whoa. TIL that there's glow in the dark plastidip. Excited to see how it turns out!

combataran · « **Reply #9026 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 09:57:31 »

What other keycap sets are out there that have coloring schemes like the OTD RA and CCNG?

Vitaly · « **Reply #9027 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:05:39 »

Originative or PimpMyKeyboard Dolch set, what is better, what's difference?

Puddsy · « **Reply #9028 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:20:15 »

Quote from: Vitaly on Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:05:39

Originative or PimpMyKeyboard Dolch set, what is better, what's difference?

Originative is Cherry Profile, which means it's thick, doubleshot ABS. Made by a company called GMK, who owns all the OG cherry tooling. You'll probably just lose all your money if you order from Originative, though.

PMK dolch is made by SP, and it's DSA profile, which IMO is the worst profile. It's thin ABS as well, which feels pretty lame. You'll actually get a keyset if you order from PMK, though.

Vitaly · « **Reply #9029 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:54:30 »

Quote from: TacticalStache on Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:20:15

Quote from: Vitaly on Sun, 13 July 2014, 10:05:39
Originative or PimpMyKeyboard Dolch set, what is better, what's difference?

Originative is Cherry Profile, which means it's thick, doubleshot ABS. Made by a company called GMK, who owns all the OG cherry tooling. You'll probably just lose all your money if you order from Originative, though.

PMK dolch is made by SP, and it's DSA profile, which IMO is the worst profile. It's thin ABS as well, which feels pretty lame. You'll actually get a keyset if you order from PMK, though.

Thanks. I have two GMK keycaps, and they really good and thick, that's why i looked to Originative. Is it possible to order directly from gmk (not from Originative)? I wrote them, but they answered MOQ 250.

whentheclouds · « **Reply #9030 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:04:26 »

you missed the GMK DOlch groupbuy here by about 2 weeks

Vitaly · « **Reply #9031 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:09:24 »

Quote from: whentheclouds on Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:04:26

you missed the GMK DOlch groupbuy here by about 2 weeks

bad

Wrote message to IvanIvanovich, maybe still have a chance

whentheclouds · « **Reply #9032 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:18:36 »

the payment deadline is in 2 days and there's always the chance of someone not paying on time, maybe you could take his spot if you ask in the thread

edit: i'm pretty sure writing a pm to Ivan won't help, the above is the only way you can get your hands on a set now. aside from waiting for one to appear on the classified board

BlueBär · « **Reply #9033 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:29:32 »

Quote from: combataran on Sun, 13 July 2014, 09:57:31

What other keycap sets are out there that have coloring schemes like the OTD RA and CCNG?

Both sets had multiple rounds, some were run by GH. They all have small differences (the font or the modifiers for example).
I know Ducky has made dyesubs in the CCnG colourscheme and Vortex has made PBT doubleshots in the RA and CCnG colourschemes.

Vitaly · « **Reply #9034 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 13:18:11 »

Quote from: whentheclouds on Sun, 13 July 2014, 11:18:36

the payment deadline is in 2 days and there's always the chance of someone not paying on time, maybe you could take his spot if you ask in the thread

edit: i'm pretty sure writing a pm to Ivan won't help, the above is the only way you can get your hands on a set now. aside from waiting for one to appear on the classified board

Get one, thanks to Ivan

whentheclouds · « **Reply #9035 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 16:48:31 »

looks like i was wrong. grats!

frosty · « **Reply #9036 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:20:34 »

how do i wetsand? wet the plastic and just sand it?

where do i get leds that actually fit in the keyswitch and has a spherical top?

BlueBär · « **Reply #9037 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:28:34 »

Quote from: frosty on Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:20:34

1. how do i wetsand? wet the plastic and just sand it?
2. where do i get leds that actually fit in the keyswitch and has a spherical top?

1. I found this: "As mentioned wet sanding is sanding the surface while using a lubricant (usually, as the name implies, water) to reduce surface scuffing." I think you should look it up via Google or make a seperate thread about it, I don't know if this is a simple question.
2. Ebay, you should look for 3mm LEDs. However it is generally recommended to use 2x3x4mm rectangular LEDs because the 3mm round ones can cause problems with thick keycaps.

frosty · « **Reply #9038 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:49:40 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:28:34

Quote from: frosty on Sun, 13 July 2014, 17:20:34
1. how do i wetsand? wet the plastic and just sand it?
2. where do i get leds that actually fit in the keyswitch and has a spherical top?

1. I found this: "As mentioned wet sanding is sanding the surface while using a lubricant (usually, as the name implies, water) to reduce surface scuffing." I think you should look it up via Google or make a seperate thread about it, I don't know if this is a simple question.
2. Ebay, you should look for 3mm LEDs. However it is generally recommended to use 2x3x4mm rectangular LEDs because the 3mm round ones can cause problems with thick keycaps.

will do! thanks

hwood34 · « **Reply #9039 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:58:48 »

Does anyone know of a good tutorial for a soarer's converter on an rj45 connector?

fohat.digs · « **Reply #9040 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 21:26:24 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:58:48

Does anyone know of a good tutorial for a soarer's converter on an rj45 connector?

I connected the correct wires, and it worked right away with no additional adjustments.

hwood34 · « **Reply #9041 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:51:19 »

and what is that watermark-ish thing people have in their pictures with their username?

rowdy · « **Reply #9042 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:56:57 »

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:51:19

and what is that watermark-ish thing people have in their pictures with their username?

Simply that - a watermark.

To identify the picture as belonging to that person.

hwood34 · « **Reply #9043 on:** Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:57:43 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:56:57

Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 13 July 2014, 23:51:19
and what is that watermark-ish thing people have in their pictures with their username?

Simply that - a watermark.

To identify the picture as belonging to that person.

well alrighty then

EpicSNES · « **Reply #9044 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 03:53:25 »

I'm getting my Poker 2 this week, I'm sure the manual covers this but is there any thread or something covering the programming options?

BlueBär · « **Reply #9045 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 04:12:35 »

Quote from: EpicSNES on Mon, 14 July 2014, 03:53:25

I'm getting my Poker 2 this week, I'm sure the manual covers this but is there any thread or something covering the programming options?

Maybe the Deskthority wiki entry is helpful to you: http://deskthority.net/wiki/KBC_Poker_II#Programming
Other than that just read the manual.

JaccoW · « **Reply #9046 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 04:44:52 »

If I were to send a lasercutter these DXF files, containing these drawings:

Would they be able to get the Orion TKL bottom plate and this from it?

I have never worked with DXF files before so I am unsure if the measurements are included or not.

BlueBär · « **Reply #9047 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 05:05:16 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 14 July 2014, 04:44:52

If I were to send a lasercutter these DXF files, containing these drawings:
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Would they be able to get the Orion TKL bottom plate and this from it?
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I have never worked with DXF files before so I am unsure if the measurements are included or not.

Are those the original drawings? If they are then you shouldn't have any problems. I'm pretty sure the measurements are included.

JaccoW · « **Reply #9048 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 05:19:25 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Mon, 14 July 2014, 05:05:16

Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 14 July 2014, 04:44:52
If I were to send a lasercutter these DXF files, containing these drawings:
Show Image

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Would they be able to get the Orion TKL bottom plate and this from it?
Show Image

I have never worked with DXF files before so I am unsure if the measurements are included or not.

Are those the original drawings? If they are then you shouldn't have any problems. I'm pretty sure the measurements are included.

They are. I'll ask the lasercutter if they contain everything they need.

EpicSNES · « **Reply #9049 on:** Mon, 14 July 2014, 07:22:20 »

Quote from: BlueBär on Mon, 14 July 2014, 04:12:35

Quote from: EpicSNES on Mon, 14 July 2014, 03:53:25
I'm getting my Poker 2 this week, I'm sure the manual covers this but is there any thread or something covering the programming options?

Maybe the Deskthority wiki entry is helpful to you: http://deskthority.net/wiki/KBC_Poker_II#Programming
Other than that just read the manual.

Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for

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