new CODE keyboard from WASDkeyboards

[SpAmRaY]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

I would, but they don't have 55g White right now :-D

Have you checked the classifieds here?

[Phillip_J_Fry]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

I would, but they don't have 55g White right now :-D

Have you checked the classifieds here?

No I haven't.

[Dog]

I caved and bought one of the clears. It will be my first mechanical keyboard. I'm looking forward to it.

[daerid]

I caved and bought one of the clears. It will be my first mechanical keyboard. I'm looking forward to it.

Sure as hell won't be your last. Welcome to the club!

[demik]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

Topre is life, Topre is love. Spread Topre, It's the Geekhack Way.

[oscillik]

Code with clears VS Ducky Shine 3 TKL with browns?
What to choose?
Thanks!)

Choose Topre.

Topre is life, Topre is love. Spread Topre, It's the Geekhack Way.

Choose Topre.
Choose life.
Choose a web browser.
Choose a computer that can handle input from multiple keyboards, all reporting via different interfaces including PS/2 and USB.
Choose a keyboard layout that you can handle
Choose a forum to post on (and don't choose the wrong one)
Choose an elitist title and earn the respect of your peers.

Choose TOPRE

[mougrim]

Where is Spanish Inquisition when you need it...

[fatmav]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

Interestingly this second batch of Code Clear is still in stock... I was thinking that it would sell out in a day again (like the first batch), but I guess not...

I am still lukewarm about my Code Clear after two weeks of intensive use to "break in". I have finally attained enough experience on it to trigger on every stroke with certainty without having to bottom-out. However, the Clear spring still feels a bit too heavy for my fingers. This is quite a surprise to me since I actually feel MX Green is just right. My theory is that I manage to stop the downstroke earlier in Green due to the audible/tactile feedback at the trigger point, whereas for Clear I stop a bit too late. I guess I will just have to give this another two weeks.

[oscillik]

Code with Cherry MX Clears is back in stock, apparently...

Interestingly this second batch of Code Clear is still in stock... I was thinking that it would sell out in a day again (like the first batch), but I guess not...

I am still lukewarm about my Code Clear after two weeks of intensive use to "break in". I have finally attained enough experience on it to trigger on every stroke with certainty without having to bottom-out. However, the Clear spring still feels a bit too heavy for my fingers. This is quite a surprise to me since I actually feel MX Green is just right. My theory is that I manage to stop the downstroke earlier in Green due to the audible/tactile feedback at the trigger point, whereas for Clear I stop a bit too late. I guess I will just have to give this another two weeks.

They actually did sell out again (in about four hours). The ones available right now are a third batch!

[oryan_dunn]

I'm really tempted to get the Code Green via Massdrop for my own personal use.  My GF certainly doesn't think I should, but the 3 foot deep pile of shoes in our coat closet would indicate she has no legs to stand one  )

[Belfong]

I'm really tempted to get the Code Green via Massdrop for my own personal use.  My GF certainly doesn't think I should, but the 3 foot deep pile of shoes in our coat closet would indicate she has no legs to stand one  )

She should be grateful because all you want is just a keyboard, as opposed to a $200 skull key cap.

[ajx]

there are some CODE keyboards on Massdrop for about 130 - 150 USD
Hurry up guys 

[Hellmark]

But thoser are just the greens. The Clears seem to be what is most desirable at the moment.

[okwchin]

So the clears appear to be a batch available for early april. The new page appears to suggest that another batch is planned for the end of april.

With no outlined future batches of any code boards for the short future after that.

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

[oscillik]

So the clears appear to be a batch available for early april. The new page appears to suggest that another batch is planned for the end of april.

With no outlined future batches of any code boards for the short future after that.

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

Ignore the codekeyboards.com website, that doesn't seem to be getting updated properly. The actual product page on WASD Keyboards shows the Code Clear keyboards in stock again, after the initial early April stock has been depleted.

[oryan_dunn]

Does anyone have experience with massdrop?  Who handles exchanges for defective product?  There's absolutely zero on their site about returns and exchanges.

[Folio]

I caved and bought one of the clears. It will be my first mechanical keyboard. I'm looking forward to it.

WOO! Congrats! GREAT CHOICE! Seriously. I bought one too after owning many Topre's and Cherry's. You're gonna love it.


It sucks that they're sold out of Greens for their regular keyboards. I was gonna get a barebones set, but saw that it was sold out 

[rowdy]

I'm really tempted to get the Code Green via Massdrop for my own personal use.  My GF certainly doesn't think I should, but the 3 foot deep pile of shoes in our coat closet would indicate she has no legs to stand one  )

"... pile of shoes ..." "... no legs to stand on[e]"

What does she use the shoes for?

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

$55 shipping from US to AU is about right, slightly higher than some, slightly lower than others.

[Lu_e]

Does anyone have experience with massdrop?  Who handles exchanges for defective product?  There's absolutely zero on their site about returns and exchanges.

You should be able to go straight to WASD. Massdrop would be secondary if for some reason WASD turned you away, but I doubt they would.

Just shoot Support(at)massdrop(dot)com an email if you have any questions, they are usually quick to reply.

[Heezy]

So the clears appear to be a batch available for early april. The new page appears to suggest that another batch is planned for the end of april.

With no outlined future batches of any code boards for the short future after that.

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

Just got in on the massdrop groupbuy for one of the mx green codes. Shipping to Australia costs about 27$ usd. Get one now! : )

[rowdy]

So the clears appear to be a batch available for early april. The new page appears to suggest that another batch is planned for the end of april.

With no outlined future batches of any code boards for the short future after that.

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

Just got in on the massdrop groupbuy for one of the mx green codes. Shipping to Australia costs about 27$ usd. Get one now! : )

That's pretty good - about the cheapest shipping to get a keyboard here that I have seen!

[oryan_dunn]

Does anyone have experience with massdrop?  Who handles exchanges for defective product?  There's absolutely zero on their site about returns and exchanges.

You should be able to go straight to WASD. Massdrop would be secondary if for some reason WASD turned you away, but I doubt they would.

Just shoot Support(at)massdrop(dot)com an email if you have any questions, they are usually quick to reply.

I did just that and here is their response:

Every product you purchase from Massdrop has a one-year warranty. If anything ever goes wrong with your product within that time period, feel free to let us know and we'll take care of you.

Sounds good.  I would hope they still come with the WASD 2yr warranty, and it sounds like WASD would still honor that.

I wonder why that isn't posted on their site.

Decisions, decisions....

[Heezy]

Yes sir! Which is why I jumped on the gun, just need to find someone in AU to mod it for me now.

So the clears appear to be a batch available for early april. The new page appears to suggest that another batch is planned for the end of april.

With no outlined future batches of any code boards for the short future after that.

Shipping to Australia is a minimum $55 though! (Yes it is a heavy and bulky item to send, but theres no first class option, only priority mail )

Just got in on the massdrop groupbuy for one of the mx green codes. Shipping to Australia costs about 27$ usd. Get one now! : )

That's pretty good - about the cheapest shipping to get a keyboard here that I have seen!

[oryan_dunn]

Having a hard time deciding between the 87 and 104 key on Massdrop.  I have an MX Brown board for gaming, this would be for typing, where I think I'd want the 10 key, but I don't really use it all that much.  And it's only $5 more to get the 104.

[fatmav]

Having a hard time deciding between the 87 and 104 key on Massdrop.  I have an MX Brown board for gaming, this would be for typing, where I think I'd want the 10 key, but I don't really use it all that much.  And it's only $5 more to get the 104.

I have converted to mechanical keyboards for over 15 years and all my keyboards are tenkeyless. For my use cases I rarely miss the numpad. However, a few years ago I needed a numpad for a numerical entry task and so I purchased one from Goldtouch (I believe Filco and Keycool also make mechanical numpads). I think in total I used the numpad maybe 10 days max... Just a data point for you.

[jterp7]

Having a hard time deciding between the 87 and 104 key on Massdrop.  I have an MX Brown board for gaming, this would be for typing, where I think I'd want the 10 key, but I don't really use it all that much.  And it's only $5 more to get the 104.

at work i have a 104 and at home for casual/game use I have a stealth TKL. I find myself missing the numpad enough that my next one will be full. The size only bothers me because the pull out tray on my clybourn desk (feel free to google) is slightly small if you have a full size keyboard and a mouse pad any larger than standard (gaming size won't fit easily). TKL is also much better for sc2 use, but I play tops 2 hours a week, so not a huge deal for me. I think like switch preference people tend to feel quite strongly either way and its an individual preference.

[Psybin]

I pulled the trigger on a TKL green on the massdrop sale. I really like my full sized MX clear code board. I think it will be worth it, and its not getting any cheaper than what it is now.

[oryan_dunn]

The size only bothers me because the pull out tray on my clybourn desk (feel free to google) is slightly small if you have a full size keyboard and a mouse pad any larger than standard (gaming size won't fit easily).

Thanks for the tips.  This is kinda the situation I'm in.  My desk has a keyboard tray that's really only big enough for a full size keyboard and a regular mousepad.  That's not really an issue for me, but what is, with a full size keyboard, my right arm is at a funny angle for typing if my chair is centred with the keyboard tray.  I'm thinking a tkl shifted to the right would help with that issue.  I've never had a tlk other than on a laptop, so I'm thinking I may just try out a tkl.

[Dog]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

[oscillik]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

[SL89]

I finally made my first purchases despite not having any intent on buying any boards a week or so ago... Now I have the CODE with Clears (Fullsize) sitting on my desk here, and the one with Greens (again Fullsize) will ship soon once the Massdrop ends for them.

[oryan_dunn]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

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omg, I lost it, I'm in tears......

[jterp7]

The size only bothers me because the pull out tray on my clybourn desk (feel free to google) is slightly small if you have a full size keyboard and a mouse pad any larger than standard (gaming size won't fit easily).

Thanks for the tips.  This is kinda the situation I'm in.  My desk has a keyboard tray that's really only big enough for a full size keyboard and a regular mousepad.  That's not really an issue for me, but what is, with a full size keyboard, my right arm is at a funny angle for typing if my chair is centred with the keyboard tray.  I'm thinking a tkl shifted to the right would help with that issue.  I've never had a tlk other than on a laptop, so I'm thinking I may just try out a tkl.

I hadn't thought about TKL initially due to most of the premium makes charging extra for less ala superlegerra. But I recall a thread on teamliquid discussing why pro gamers used it for ergonomic reasons and for the average dude, just try sticking your arms straight out when sitting. For me, the right hand falls exactly to where the numpad sits on full size keyboards.

[modest]

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

omg, I lost it, I'm in tears......

I'm not sure whether working with someone who uses caps lock as their shift key this makes it funnier or just sad. I think it's a multi-tasking thing that stumps him. I asked him to hit ctrl-alt-delete and go into task manager once, and he hit the reset button on the front of his computer instead.

[fatmav]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

On Macs (since you mention Mac), turning capslock into control can be done with just OS X. System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Keyboard -> Modifier Keys.

Better yet, set up PCKeyboardHack and also KeyRemap4MacBook and you can use this combo to map capslock into control while retaining the capability to toggle capslock when you need it. (For example, I map shift+capslock to toggle capslock.)

[oryan_dunn]

Well, I sprung for the TKL version.  I figure if I don't like it, I can always sell it.  Though, about 15min after I bought it, I remembered one of the things I do use the numpad for, which is to enter windows alt codes or unix Unicode characters.

[rowdy]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

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Sean Wrona apparently uses Caps Lock all the time, even for a single uppercase character.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=26909.msg506482#msg506482

[oscillik]

I got it in the mail today and I've started to try it out. I went ahead and flipped the DIP switches to Mac mode and turned on the backlighting to make sure all the features worked. I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

I noticed the ability to turn off the caps lock key and turn it into control. I really like that feature, but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock. it is a lot better than what I was using before.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

but I have to get used to using shift rather than caps lock.

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Sean Wrona apparently uses Caps Lock all the time, even for a single uppercase character.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=26909.msg506482#msg506482

HHKB does away with the Caps Lock key and relegates it to a function layer. Sean Wrona should change his name to Sean Wrong

[mrmillsy]

It's possibly useful for when you're typing at >140wpm.

Or in other words it's utterly useless for 99.999%* of keyboarders.

________________

* Underestimation for the sake of argument.

[avtar]

HHKB does away with the Caps Lock key and relegates it to a function layer. Sean Wrona should change his name to Sean Wrong

Heh heh heh heh I like

[Dog]

Edit: misunderstood what was being talked about. I did use Caps Lock for all capitalization, it is just how I learned to type. I got into that habit when I was young and I guess I never really had much of a reason to change.

[daerid]

Got one of these with Clears headed my way, care of my employer

[rowdy]

It's possibly useful for when you're typing at >140wpm.

Or in other words it's utterly useless for 99.999%* of keyboarders.

________________

* Underestimation for the sake of argument.

I still use it (Caps Lock) occasionally.  Our code convention is uppercase SQL statements so I just hit Caps Lock and keep typing.

[tozz]

Got two of them today, both of them have insane "pinging", I don't even have to type, I can just swipe my hand over the keys and it sounds more like an instrument (a bad one) than a keyboard. Will never by a WASD board again, that's for sure.

[jdcarpe]

Got two of them today, both of them have insane "pinging", I don't even have to type, I can just swipe my hand over the keys and it sounds more like an instrument (a bad one) than a keyboard. Will never by a WASD board again, that's for sure.

Yeah, mine is the same way. People complain about Filcos pinging. This thing make a Filco sound like a Topre. Pingtastic! When I type it sounds like it's ringing.

[tozz]

Got two of them today, both of them have insane "pinging", I don't even have to type, I can just swipe my hand over the keys and it sounds more like an instrument (a bad one) than a keyboard. Will never by a WASD board again, that's for sure.

Yeah, mine is the same way. People complain about Filcos pinging. This thing make a Filco sound like a Topre. Pingtastic! When I type it sounds like it's ringing.

Yeah, one of my Filcos had a bit of a pinging on some keys, this is another league, hell another sport. I wonder how they actually motivate this level of noise in QC.

[avtar]

I wonder if it's just an issue with certain batches. Out of curiosity are you using the ones with clear of green switches?

[jdcarpe]

I wonder if it's just an issue with certain batches. Out of curiosity are you using the ones with clear of green switches?

Mine are clears, and from the small 2nd batch that sold out quickly at the beginning of April.

Edit: Full size.

[Psybin]

I have a full sized clear from that batch and I have had no issues with it. I liked it so much I sold my QM full sized MX green board and snaged a code green on the recent massdrop sale. The only keys on mine that sound different are the keys with the stabilizers.

What keys are pinging? Do a quick video if you can.

[tozz]

I wonder if it's just an issue with certain batches. Out of curiosity are you using the ones with clear of green switches?

Clear switches, all keys on both boards. Latest batch that came in late April.

Quick video, as you can see you don't even have to press the keys, just touch them.
http://pixelsinlove.se/temp/ping.mp4