Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[iamtootallforthis]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

[SpAmRaY]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

That all depends really. I need to quit being lazy and make some.

[iamtootallforthis]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

That all depends really. I need to quit being lazy and make some.

Yeah I guess the ones I've seen are just expensive. I'd be up to buy a 45g one for a reasonable price.

[Solo]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

That all depends really. I need to quit being lazy and make some.

Yeah I guess the ones I've seen are just expensive. I'd be up to buy a 45g one for a reasonable price.

If these came with those assorted color Realforce caps, I probably would have purchased one.

[SpAmRaY]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

That all depends really. I need to quit being lazy and make some.

Yeah I guess the ones I've seen are just expensive. I'd be up to buy a 45g one for a reasonable price.

If these came with those assorted color Realforce caps, I probably would have purchased one.

Had no idea those were available. Thanks for the link.

[iamtootallforthis]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Those are expensive from what I've seen.

That all depends really. I need to quit being lazy and make some.

Yeah I guess the ones I've seen are just expensive. I'd be up to buy a 45g one for a reasonable price.

If these came with those assorted color Realforce caps, I probably would have purchased one.

I must have missed these when I last checked his page. Thanks for the link!

[piemancoder]

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

[CommonCurt]

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

Nope. The insert is completely different.

[Solo]

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

To use Topre keycaps on a Novatouch, you would need to replace the Novatouch's MX-compatible sliders with original Topre sliders.

[piemancoder]

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

Nope. The insert is completely different.

No fancy topre artisans then 

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

To use Topre keycaps on a Novatouch, you would need to replace the Novatouch's MX-compatible sliders with original Topre sliders.

I'm guessing that you would have to get those from another Topre board?

[Solo]

Can you put Topre keycaps on a Novatouch?

To use Topre keycaps on a Novatouch, you would need to replace the Novatouch's MX-compatible sliders with original Topre sliders.

I'm guessing that you would have to get those from another Topre board?

You would have to harvest them from another Topre board.

[Blaise170]

And that would defeat the purpose of a Novatouch too. 

[HoffmanMyster]

And that would defeat the purpose of a Novatouch too. 

lol yeah that's going the opposite direction.  )

[ideus]

And that would defeat the purpose of a Novatouch too. 

Counterproductive.

[pr1me]

I'm looking to put my novatouch stems into an FC660C.

I assume i have to do that with the stabilizers as well

Is there anything specific i need to know before doing that mod?
I already silenced my novaotuch with landing pads, so i know how it is inside.
I don't have the 660c in yet, so i don't know how the novatouch stabilizer will fit yet.

Also, will those 6x spacebar available on maxkeyboard fit?

Thanks

[bcredbottle]

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

The best bet is to trade for MX or try to get a hold of a Novatouch and some Topre sliders.

Thanks. Some artisans are hard to find in MX but I might try to get a μtron. If someone came out with a split Topre board for under $400 I'd snap that **** up.

I have Topre artisans but no Topre board.

Is there a converter/slider that will allow Topre caps to fit on MX switches?

I know, of course, that the reverse is possible.

Sounds like you need some Topre keychains.

Might actually buy this. If you make some I'll def buy.

[Blaise170]

Thanks. Some artisans are hard to find in MX but I might try to get a μtron. If someone came out with a split Topre board for under $400 I'd snap that **** up.

There are some Epson split Topre on Yahoo Japan auctions going for about $100 right now.

[alienman82]

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[Blaise170]

Thanks. Some artisans are hard to find in MX but I might try to get a μtron. If someone came out with a split Topre board for under $400 I'd snap that **** up.

There are some Epson split Topre on Yahoo Japan auctions going for about $100 right now.

Price will go up

Might stay under the $400 limit though.

[alienman82]

removed.

[Solo]

I'm looking to put my novatouch stems into an FC660C.

I assume i have to do that with the stabilizers as well

Is there anything specific i need to know before doing that mod?
I already silenced my novaotuch with landing pads, so i know how it is inside.
I don't have the 660c in yet, so i don't know how the novatouch stabilizer will fit yet.

Also, will those 6x spacebar available on maxkeyboard fit?

Thanks

You can transplant the Novatouch's components (sliders/stabilizer housings) directly into the FC660C. You don't have to drill/file anything like you would if you were trying to do the same thing on an HHKB.

As far as the spacebar goes, and as far as I'm aware, 6u Cherry spacebars with centered stems don't exist. The FC660C uses a spacebar with a centered stem, so you'll be stuck either using the stock spacebar, or one from another Topre board.

[bcredbottle]

Thanks. Some artisans are hard to find in MX but I might try to get a μtron. If someone came out with a split Topre board for under $400 I'd snap that **** up.

There are some Epson split Topre on Yahoo Japan auctions going for about $100 right now.

You mean this?

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f167947011

Looks cool but I need a board that's split down the middle (i.e. the alphas are divided in two).

[alienman82]

removed.

[mason]

Is there a way to lock the fn key on an hhkb? i.e. press fn once then you can use arrow keys and press fn again once you're done

[xondat]

Where can I get keyboard opinions in mass from? Need to ask questions such as tilt, piece count etc...

[pr0ximity]

Where can I get keyboard opinions in mass from? Need to ask questions such as tilt, piece count etc...

A poll in your own thread in the appropriate forum here would work decently well. Or a survey that you could try to peddle over on reddit as well.

[xondat]

Where can I get keyboard opinions in mass from? Need to ask questions such as tilt, piece count etc...

A poll in your own thread in the appropriate forum here would work decently well. Or a survey that you could try to peddle over on reddit as well.

Cheers, is Google forms is a good platform for this?

[pr0ximity]

Cheers, is Google forms is a good platform for this?

It's the one I see most I think, though I've never used it personally.

[pr1me]

I'm looking to put my novatouch stems into an FC660C.

I assume i have to do that with the stabilizers as well

Is there anything specific i need to know before doing that mod?
I already silenced my novaotuch with landing pads, so i know how it is inside.
I don't have the 660c in yet, so i don't know how the novatouch stabilizer will fit yet.

Also, will those 6x spacebar available on maxkeyboard fit?

Thanks

You can transplant the Novatouch's components (sliders/stabilizer housings) directly into the FC660C. You don't have to drill/file anything like you would if you were trying to do the same thing on an HHKB.

As far as the spacebar goes, and as far as I'm aware, 6u Cherry spacebars with centered stems don't exist. The FC660C uses a spacebar with a centered stem, so you'll be stuck either using the stock spacebar, or one from another Topre board.

Thanks 

[Sus]

Hey,

What's the standard pok3r resistors rated at? I know that the PCB has presoldered resistors for bright LED's, so are the individual resistors 470 ohm?

I'll check that with a multimeter when my kb arrives if noone has first-hand experience

[xondat]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

[swimmingbird]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

Depends on whether you want to have lighting or not but if it's just switches you need to have diodes and controller parts soldered

[xondat]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

Depends on whether you want to have lighting or not but if it's just switches you need to have diodes and controller parts soldered

So this?

[swimmingbird]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

Depends on whether you want to have lighting or not but if it's just switches you need to have diodes and controller parts soldered

So this?

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Oh and stabilisers if you don't have them yourself

[xondat]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

Depends on whether you want to have lighting or not but if it's just switches you need to have diodes and controller parts soldered

So this?

Show Image

Oh and stabilisers if you don't have them yourself

Cheers, are the resistors for LEDs?

[swimmingbird]

What options do I need on the winkeyless 60% board to have it work when I solder my own switches in?

Depends on whether you want to have lighting or not but if it's just switches you need to have diodes and controller parts soldered

So this?

Show Image

Oh and stabilisers if you don't have them yourself

Cheers, are the resistors for LEDs?

Exactly  :thumb:

[piemancoder]

How do people make the drawings for interest checks to show the colors and layouts, and how do they draw the novelties?

[mason]

Easy way to repair a stretched out coiled cable?

[fohat.digs]

Easy way to repair a stretched out coiled cable?

I have had moderate success by wrapping it tightly around a wooden dowel and letting it relax for a while. If possible, lay it out in the sun on a railing or something and let it cycle through hot and cold a few times.

[trustinkiss]

Anybody know if the Duck Octagon case will fit any 75% layout PCB? For example, a Keycool 84 PCB fitting into an Octagon case?

[Eszett]

Can you tell me please what's the difference in meaning between the terms "sampling, scanning, probing" in respect to a keyboard's matrix?

[Vozella]

Where can I learn more about LED changers?

[Akamig]

Um... I found the deal selling industrial Model M (1394946).
It's about 105000 Won (100$), and I'm really considering bite this or not.

If I bite this, my whole custom TKL project will canceled. but got nice full-fatty-sized keyboard without super key, but look! dat gray color is fabulous!
but not bite this, at least I can wait untill TEX release new Aluminum TKL Cases. but Model M will gone forever, mayby.

what you gonna do if you were me?

[fohat.digs]

Um... I found the deal selling industrial Model M (1394946).
It's about 105000 Won (100$), and I'm really considering bite this or not.

If I bite this, my whole custom TKL project will canceled. but got nice full-fatty-sized keyboard without super key, but look! dat gray color is fabulous!
but not bite this, at least I can wait untill TEX release new Aluminum TKL Cases. but Model M will gone forever, mayby.

what you gonna do if you were me?

You should be able to re-sell the industrial for a profit, if it is complete, undamaged, and working properly.

[Akamig]

Um... I found the deal selling industrial Model M (1394946).
It's about 105000 Won (100$), and I'm really considering bite this or not.

If I bite this, my whole custom TKL project will canceled. but got nice full-fatty-sized keyboard without super key, but look! dat gray color is fabulous!
but not bite this, at least I can wait untill TEX release new Aluminum TKL Cases. but Model M will gone forever, mayby.

what you gonna do if you were me?

You should be able to re-sell the industrial for a profit, if it is complete, undamaged, and working properly.

yeah... I heard that gray one is expensiver than normal Model M
but is it that much?
I think shipping fee would be around 30$, so it must worth at least 130$ or moar?

[xondat]

Where can I learn more about LED changers?

Do you mean SIP sockets? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51792.0



MY Q: How do you take apart the WASD V2?

[jerue]

Hopefully a similar question for those who have had both sets of these keycaps:

Do the Cherry lasered PBT really *feel* similar to OG dyesubs? I know the looks are awful, curious about feel.

[Blaise170]

I know this question has probably been asked a thousand times but is there a substance that will dissolve ink from keycaps but not ABS/PBT?

[trenzafeeds]

Hopefully a similar question for those who have had both sets of these keycaps:

Do the Cherry lasered PBT really *feel* similar to OG dyesubs? I know the looks are awful, curious about feel.

To me they don't feel as silky smooth as dyesubs do, but I could also just be imagining that.

[rowdy]

I know this question has probably been asked a thousand times but is there a substance that will dissolve ink from keycaps but not ABS/PBT?

A couple of threads with some ideas:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51958.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59676.0