Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[Tarzan]

Any chance of this being a mechanical?

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Yes.

 :p

Okay, I'll stop being a smartass.  It looks very much like a Cherry G80-1500.  If so, these were usually MX Black switches, if it's an older model they could have that "vintage Black" feel that is pretty nice.  I'm typing on one right now. 

But, it would really help to see the label on the keyboard.

[Masterchief79]

Well thanks, just saying the font doesn't look like Cherry at all. Also, the transparent cutouts for Num, Capslock and "Rollen" were of another style, rather rectangular. Would be very astonished if this were a Cherry keyboard. The font style rather looks Model-M-ish to me, though the caps obviously don't. I'm really not sure at this one. I', actually hoping for some kind of maybe blue or green ALPS, that'd be nice^^
Unfortunately, there are no other fotos. I will maybe just buy it (hope to get it for <10€ incl. shipping).

[Masterchief79]

(PS: Didn't get it, went for 15€+).

[Tarzan]

(PS: Didn't get it, went for 15€+).

I got the G80=1501HAD I'm using right now for €10.00 plus €5.90 shipping.  Cost a bit more to get it to the US, but I think that was a decent price for the quality and MX Blacks.  I think it was a wise move to stick to €10 as your top bid.   

[domoaligato]

...Quite expensive as 85 USD just for switches... I think I should work on my wallet more and stick with stock keyboards for a while

you could just buy a QFR w/greens for a little bit more
http://www.cmstore-usa.com/quickfire-rapid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-green-switch/

[domoaligato]

where could I find windowed cherry mx blank keys?

I saw this in zenuty's photo thread.

[Tarzan]

where could I find windowed cherry mx blank keys?

I saw this in zenuty's photo thread.

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Those are probably from a WEY keyboard. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEY-Banking-Double-Shot-Keytop-Cherry-MX-Mechanical-Switch-Keyboard-HK2000B-/321116677022?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D15010%26meid%3D7446503786930103391%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1121%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D161016541694%26&nma=true&si=aq96MfHMvXAPG26kzDt1zuZw5rk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

These windowed keycaps are in demand, you can sometimes find sets of just the blanks for sale on Taobao.  Pricey, though.

[Melvang]

What was the name of the old port for PC's that used the flip up wire retainer clips?

[SpAmRaY]

What was the name of the old port for PC's that used the flip up wire retainer clips?

parallel?

[Melvang]

That's the one.  More specifically the one I want uses the centronics 36 connector with bail latch.  Just needed that seed.

[Lbeuol]

where could I find windowed cherry mx blank keys?

I saw this in zenuty's photo thread.

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You can buy those from Taobao (pretty sure that's is where zenuty got his)

[Masterchief79]

where could I find windowed cherry mx blank keys?

I saw this in zenuty's photo thread.

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Those are probably from a WEY keyboard. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEY-Banking-Double-Shot-Keytop-Cherry-MX-Mechanical-Switch-Keyboard-HK2000B-/321116677022?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D15010%26meid%3D7446503786930103391%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1121%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D161016541694%26&nma=true&si=aq96MfHMvXAPG26kzDt1zuZw5rk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

These windowed keycaps are in demand, you can sometimes find sets of just the blanks for sale on Taobao.  Pricey, though.

Wow, despite extra keycaps and everything, that keybord itself is a dream... Just to be clear, he sells the whole thing there? Not just caps? And what would you need to get it connected to a Win8 PC, he's speaking of a controller box there...

[CPTBadAss]

Wow, despite extra keycaps and everything, that keybord itself is a dream... Just to be clear, he sells the whole thing there? Not just caps? And what would you need to get it connected to a Win8 PC, he's speaking of a controller box there...

You'd probably need to teensy it. And yes, it's the whole board.

[calavera]

Don't understand why SP row 4 doesn't match profile with the cherry SHIFT key. wtf? Can anyone explain?
Cherry key caps are from a 1800 board.

[CPTBadAss]

I thought that the DCS profile was *CLOSE* to the Cherry profile but not exact.

[Jagriff]

What's the best way to remove the tops of PCB (or mo-friendly plate) mounted switches without using Beast's tool?

[Photekq]

What's the best way to remove the tops of PCB (or mo-friendly plate) mounted switches without using Beast's tool?

Very small flathead screwdriver.

[CPTBadAss]

What's the best way to remove the tops of PCB (or mo-friendly plate) mounted switches without using Beast's tool?

Please read the OP, I've provided some alternatives there

[Jagriff]

Thanks! That binder clip looks very interesting.

[Photekq]

Binder method never worked for me. I think I may have bought binders that were too thick since they literally wouldn't fit in the holes. Even tried hammering them but still wouldn't work.

[Melvang]

a small file fixes that problem.  The thread that I saw with them and how he made them said that he had to file down the ends to fit in the holes.  Gotta remember it is a round peg in a square hole.

[Dubsgalore]

page 80 though

[SmallFry]

So... I didn't see this in the OP, but can I sell stuff here?

[raKeto]

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

[Halverson]

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

They are pretty good, but not nearly as good as Black Widow Ultimates.

[CPTBadAss]

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

They're not the best, it's just personal opinion. If they were clearly superior, everyone would have that over everything else. The PCB is apparently very easy to mod. And you have one so you must like it already.

[kenmai9]

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

They are pretty good, but not nearly as good as Black Widow Ultimates.

DAE game?

[raKeto]

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

They are pretty good, but not nearly as good as Black Widow Ultimates.

If there would be a qotw topic i would defintly post it there As you noticed i have a Blackwidow as well, but i know why these Keyboard is bad atleast... Software is a piece of Crap.

Why are Filco Keyboards known to be the Best? Most people say the processing is so good. What makes them so Special?

They're not the best, it's just personal opinion. If they were clearly superior, everyone would have that over everything else. The PCB is apparently very easy to mod. And you have one so you must like it already.

I love it. Just need a justification for my GF on spending so much money on a mechanical keyboard. What is a PCB btw? 

[CPTBadAss]

What is a PCB btw?

Check this out for more info on PCBs.

[Lupizza]

Uh, how do you make a keyboard signature picture? Like the one raKeto has? And will I always have to do the captcha and antispam thingy when posting or will that disappear after a certain amount of posts?

[IvanIvanovich]

Filco was kind of special if you go back in time some years. Back then they were a cut above most choices in build quality. Now not so much. There are many other choice that is just as good really. Filco is mostly just riding on the reputation these days in my opinion.

Captchas go away after I think post 10.

[CPTBadAss]

How do you make a keyboard signature picture? Like the one raKeto has?

You can find keyboard pixel art in this thread.

[Rule16]

Anyone know where I can find the Poker II other than MechanicalKeyboards.com?? (Its sold out there)

[Lupizza]

Captchas go away after I think post 10.

How do you make a keyboard signature picture? Like the one raKeto has?

You can find keyboard pixel art in this thread.

Thanks alot!

[kenmai9]

Anyone know where I can find the Poker II other than MechanicalKeyboards.com?? (Its sold out there)

Qtan's vendio store.
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/product/__template=iphone/lid=35050923

[CPTBadAss]

Anyone know where I can find the Poker II other than MechanicalKeyboards.com?? (Its sold out there)

Qtan's vendio store.
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/product/__template=iphone/lid=35050923

It will also be sold through TechKeys.us sometime soon.

[Rule16]

Sweet, thanks guys.

[kenmai9]

Q.
What do you usually do when you buy another KB knowing your significant other half will be pissed beyond godlike?

(I just get prepared to spend double, so $xxx.xx for the KB, and $xxx.xx for the hu$h) lol

This is from page 1.. but I love this question hahaha. I face silent judgment whenever I get a new package.. but its just.. so addicting.. dem endorphins.
My SO doesn't need a keyboard.. but one day I'm gonna buy her one, and customise it for her. She won't want it.. but she'll hopefully use it and love it and will join me on this keyboard adventure. Probably not though. Lol.

[Masterchief79]

Funny, my girlfriend really asked me for one yesterday... She knows I'm addicted to collecting KBs and now I have to find pink doubleshots somewhere^^ She's the one eh

[UniClown]

How in the hell did someone come up with the lube combination of GPL103 + GPL205? I mean, who decided that using lube commonly used for Liquid Oxygen pumps would be so amazing in a keyboard?

[Lastpilot]

Can we please put a proper definition for 'tenkeyless' on the OP? Recently a lot of newcomers have been using this to cover the 60% category. It's really happening wayyy too much than it should lol.

[CPTBadAss]

How in the hell did someone come up with the lube combination of GPL103 + GPL205? I mean, who decided that using lube commonly used for Liquid Oxygen pumps would be so amazing in a keyboard?

Trial and error? And testing a lot of types of lubes?

Can we please put a proper definition for 'tenkeyless' on the OP? Recently a lot of newcomers have been using this to cover the 60% category. It's really happening wayyy too much than it should lol.

I thought it was pretty self explanatory as well.

[rowdy]

Can we please put a proper definition for 'tenkeyless' on the OP? Recently a lot of newcomers have been using this to cover the 60% category. It's really happening wayyy too much than it should lol.

I thought it was pretty self explanatory as well.

WFD has an excellent summary here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44525.msg922756#msg922756

[SmallFry]

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[CPTBadAss]

The thread was locked but I didn't lock it. There was no unlock button before but it reappeared. I've unlocked the thread. Sorry for the scare everyone.

[Lupizza]

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what is this i dont even... 7

[tp4tissue]

Yo,   the ergodox fasteners, they are M2.5 - 0.5 x 22

my eyes no good

[dndlmx]

Say you want something between MX Red and MX Black. Good way to approach this?

What springs to use, where to get them?

[The_Beast]

Say you want something between MX Red and MX Black. Good way to approach this?

What springs to use, where to get them?

You'll more than likely have to find Korean springs

[CPTBadAss]

Say you want something between MX Red and MX Black. Good way to approach this?

What springs to use, where to get them?

62g and 65g Korean springs are inbetween MX Reds and Black. You can get them in various groupbuys (Calavera just held one) and Sherry has some for sale in his classifieds board.