Author Topic: instead of us flipping SP spacebars..... (Read 3305 times)

zoolzoo · « **on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:42:38 »

Why don't we just ask them to round off that edge? How hard is it for them to change the mold?

esoomenona · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:47:51 »

They'd either have to make a new mold, or they'd have to fill part of that mold. Most likely the former. And if they did, they'd have to made new molds for every cap on the bottom two rows, because they all have the same angle.

dorkvader · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:49:24 »

Quote from: zoolzoo on Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:42:38

Why don't we just ask them to round off that edge? How hard is it for them to change the mold?

about $3000 hard.

The SP keycaps are intended for a somewhat steeper angle than most of the keyboards we use (presumably they are more common on POS keyboards, or whatever SP's main customers are) so it' snot too bad if you have your KB up at a steep angle. Additionally, changing the spacebar (pretty much at all) would require a new mould to be made. I think things like adding posts for a more "universal" fit is something that they can modify their existing moulds with, but chanigng he profile of the spacebar entirely would almost surely require a whole new mould.

zoolzoo · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:52:37 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:47:51

They'd either have to make a new mold, or they'd have to fill part of that mold. Most likely the former. And if they did, they'd have to made new molds for every cap on the bottom two rows, because they all have the same angle.

They wouldnt HAVE to change the other molds. But point taken.

esoomenona · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:54:15 »

Why don't you just order DSA spacebars from them? They don't have the same sharpness. In fact, we should start offering DSA spacebars with all GBs, for those who cut themselves on the DCS knifebar.

zoolzoo · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:59:39 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:54:15

Why don't you just order DSA spacebars from them? They don't have the same sharpness. In fact, we should start offering DSA spacebars with all GBs, for those who cut themselves on the DCS knifebar.

Thats actually a good idea. I just need to figure out which color matches wyse alpha keys. :\

esoomenona · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 12:08:55 »

Search for the WYSE moogle or WYSE tsangan IC or GBs. One or more of them had color codes.

zoolzoo · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 12:44:40 »

thanks moose!

tricheboars · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 15:56:46 »

i always rock a backwards space unless i am using my SA R4 set. but on the boards that have the backward space i wouldn't want the mods swapped. i like the look of the odd comfy spacebar by itself.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 16:30:29 »

DSA is good, but not REVERSE OEM profile good.

the OEM bar is Taller, making it awesome, because on standard staggered qwerty, you need a higher thumb key

dorkvader · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 16:55:03 »

I use my DSA spacebar flipped.

just kidding, though interestingly enough, the DSA spacebar won't work with my spacebar stabilizer. I'll have to swap it out for a cherry one sometime. This shows that the spacing is either very slightly different, or the margins aren't good enough on my stabilizer wire.

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Ultimately, getting better molds for SP would be probably the best solution, but it's also the most expensive.

tricheboars · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 23:27:30 »

Cherry stabs 4 lyfe

tp4tissue · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 23:42:10 »

Quote from: tricheboars on Sat, 24 August 2013, 23:27:30

Cherry stabs 4 lyfe

ergodox no support cherry

Costar FTW

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 00:40:49 »

People always let me know that there's something wrong with my spacebar whenever I break out the Poker at school or work.

Flipped spacebar is so comfy though, even on non SP caps I still flip it.

Binge · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 09:41:40 »

or you could get an EK spacebar and truly enjoy life. The thing is the most beast amazing spacebar ever.

Latin00032 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 11:29:52 »

Quote from: Binge on Sun, 25 August 2013, 09:41:40

or you could get an EK spacebar and truly enjoy life. The thing is the most beast amazing spacebar ever.

What makes it so great?

zoolzoo · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 11:49:09 »

looks like a black abs space bar to me, heheh

Moosecraft · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:27:23 »

Quote from: Binge on Sun, 25 August 2013, 09:41:40

or you could get an EK spacebar and truly enjoy life. The thing is the most beast amazing spacebar ever.

But it's not 7x..

longweight · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:29:16 »

I've never had a problem with the spacebars... what is it that angers people?

Moosecraft · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:30:34 »

Quote from: longweight on Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:29:16

I've never had a problem with the spacebars... what is it that angers people?

I've never experienced pain from SP spacebars either but I position my hands a bit weird when I type.

zoolzoo · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 13:31:06 »

Quote from: Moosecraft on Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:30:34

Quote from: longweight on Sun, 25 August 2013, 12:29:16
I've never had a problem with the spacebars... what is it that angers people?
I've never experienced pain from SP spacebars either but I position my hands a bit weird when I type.

Its mostly only an issue when gaming actually, when my thumb is resting on the space bar almost constantly. It rests right on the sharp angle at the bottom of the key.

Moosecraft · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 14:34:06 »

Well during gaming too

zoolzoo · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 16:29:59 »

I just threw my trusty IMSTO space on there. It matches the grey WYSE mods, problem solved. :}

cassist · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 10:06:46 »

The solution is simple guys: hit space with your index finger

Binge · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 10:31:14 »

Quote from: Latin00032 on Sun, 25 August 2013, 11:29:52

Quote from: Binge on Sun, 25 August 2013, 09:41:40
or you could get an EK spacebar and truly enjoy life. The thing is the most beast amazing spacebar ever.

What makes it so great?

It is a great all around universal, black, spacebar. I use it on my custom keyboard and it is just chunky and awesome. I'd probably use something nicer if I ever found it, but I love the shape.

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Author Topic: instead of us flipping SP spacebars..... (Read 3305 times)