Topre switch w/ MX Compatible Stem.....

[SpAmRaY]

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[TheFlyingRaccoon]

I can use the Nostalgia keyset on my HHKB!  I NEED THIS

[mkawa]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Welp. Looks like I'll have to break down and buy a Topre after all...

[SpAmRaY]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

1000x times this....dolch HHKB!

still want to see stabilizer setup!!

[keymaster]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA

[SpAmRaY]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA

It's halfway across the world now!!

On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??

[MTManiac]

[noisyturtle]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

[SpAmRaY]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

[wetto]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA

It's halfway across the world now!!

On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??

Well...  Do not doubt anything

[15/07/2013 00:07:53] wetto: Topre's mad expensive
[15/07/2013 00:08:03] wetto: and I don't even think a backlit Topre is possible
[15/07/2013 00:08:08] wetto: is it?
[15/07/2013 00:09:45] Carter Salley: not easily
[15/07/2013 00:09:49] Carter Salley: im still working on it

[SpAmRaY]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA

It's halfway across the world now!!

On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??

Well...  Do not doubt anything

[15/07/2013 00:07:53] wetto: Topre's mad expensive
[15/07/2013 00:08:03] wetto: and I don't even think a backlit Topre is possible
[15/07/2013 00:08:08] wetto: is it?
[15/07/2013 00:09:45] Carter Salley: not easily
[15/07/2013 00:09:49] Carter Salley: im still working on it

Nothing worth doing is easy!!

[noisyturtle]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?

[wetto]

i just want to say that carter was kind/evil enough to tell me about this quite a while ago, but i was sworn to secrecy and it has been literally KILLING ME.

two words; DOLCH TOPRE

I MEAN C'MON

...starting to regret selling off my GMK Dolch. THANKS MKAWA

It's halfway across the world now!!

On topic here....so what's next backlighting these bad boys??

Well...  Do not doubt anything

[15/07/2013 00:07:53] wetto: Topre's mad expensive
[15/07/2013 00:08:03] wetto: and I don't even think a backlit Topre is possible
[15/07/2013 00:08:08] wetto: is it?
[15/07/2013 00:09:45] Carter Salley: not easily
[15/07/2013 00:09:49] Carter Salley: im still working on it

Nothing worth doing is easy!!

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Transparent casing, just like Matias switches would be a easy way to do it, plus the backlit keycaps are already done and available (unlike Matias).

But then, Topre needs to make a new variation of their switch, I guess

[tp4tissue]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

Are we still not realizing that we're being raped by the hype surrounding mechanical keyboards?

These things are bottom barrel in terms of cost to produce...  its a keyboard... in 2013 !!!!!

The prices are high due to popularity...

Remember Yomega Yo-Yos...  and Pokemon cards?


This is just a more Adult Version...

[noisyturtle]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

Are we still not realizing that we're being raped by the hype surrounding mechanical keyboards?

These things are bottom barrel in terms of cost to produce...  its a keyboard... in 2013 !!!!!

The prices are high due to popularity...

Remember Yomega Yo-Yos...  and Pokemon cards?


This is just a more Adult Version...

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You can't compare collectables like that in terms of production cost vs value. What did an Action Comics #1 cost to print? Your comparing cremini's and truffle's.

[demik]

Now have somebody make programmable hhkb pro 3!!!

[AKIMbO]

Opened this thread...saw the pic...a little pee slipped out...no lie.  Brb, changing underwear.

[meiosis]

Now have somebody make programmable hhkb pro 3!!!

full titanium case

[SpAmRaY]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

I'd definitely buy one, maybe even a couple. What is the cheapest Topre board?

Type heaven full size board @ $150

[Moosecraft]

Geekhack Episode IV
Wallethack strikes back

[jwaz]

I mean IMSTO will be cool but... the rest is a bunch of qwerty crap.

[SpAmRaY]

I mean IMSTO will be cool but... the rest is a bunch of qwerty crap.

cherry doubleshots FTW

[fohat.digs]

The brain police are about to shut this forum down.

[do_Og@n]

And here I was thinking about selling my Klaxon and CCnG sets. Did they just swap out the plungers? Is it possible that Cooler Master brand has become even better? Where in the world is Carmen SanDiego?

[WhiteFireDragon]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

[Puddsy]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.

Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.

I highly doubt anything will come of this.

[AKIMbO]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.

Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.

I highly doubt anything will come of this.

Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.

[hashbaz]

If this is anything other than a production run of HHKB Pro 3 with Dolch keycaps I will cry myself to bed.

[fohat.digs]

if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.

better put down that plastic mattress pad first

[wetto]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.

Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.

I highly doubt anything will come of this.

Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.

Carter has been planning this for a long while, it's no prank.

[11/06/2013 20:39:30] Carter Salley: but too early to share
[11/06/2013 20:39:41] Carter Salley: you will see soon
[11/06/2013 20:39:53] Carter Salley: maybe custom topre....
[11/06/2013 20:40:04] wetto: well, Topre is getting cheaper
[11/06/2013 20:40:14] wetto: but it would be weird to see a CM Storm Topre keyboard, hahahah
[11/06/2013 20:40:22] wetto: and I don't even think they're designed for backlight
[11/06/2013 20:40:32] Carter Salley: maybe i am desiging with them
[11/06/2013 20:40:41] Carter Salley: maybe they will even be able to use cherry keycap
[11/06/2013 20:40:45] Carter Salley: anyway
[11/06/2013 20:40:48] Carter Salley: i have shared to much
[11/06/2013 20:40:51] Carter Salley: need to go to a meeting

[Puddsy]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.

Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.

I highly doubt anything will come of this.

Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.

Carter has been planning this for a long while, it's no prank.

[11/06/2013 20:39:30] Carter Salley: but too early to share
[11/06/2013 20:39:41] Carter Salley: you will see soon
[11/06/2013 20:39:53] Carter Salley: maybe custom topre....
[11/06/2013 20:40:04] wetto: well, Topre is getting cheaper
[11/06/2013 20:40:14] wetto: but it would be weird to see a CM Storm Topre keyboard, hahahah
[11/06/2013 20:40:22] wetto: and I don't even think they're designed for backlight
[11/06/2013 20:40:32] Carter Salley: maybe i am desiging with them
[11/06/2013 20:40:41] Carter Salley: maybe they will even be able to use cherry keycap
[11/06/2013 20:40:45] Carter Salley: anyway
[11/06/2013 20:40:48] Carter Salley: i have shared to much
[11/06/2013 20:40:51] Carter Salley: need to go to a meeting

... This image may have deeper meaning then.

[wetto]

This almost seems like an April Fools joke... in November.

Carter, so you were able to pull strings to get license to make topre switches? Unlike cherry switches were you can just buy it and build a keyboard, I don't believe this is possible with Topre unless they grant you permission.

I think it's just his realforce and a bit of modding.

Or even just clever photoshop and he's ****ing with us.

I highly doubt anything will come of this.

Lol...if Carter is pranking us I will cry myself to bed.

Carter has been planning this for a long while, it's no prank.

[11/06/2013 20:39:30] Carter Salley: but too early to share
[11/06/2013 20:39:41] Carter Salley: you will see soon
[11/06/2013 20:39:53] Carter Salley: maybe custom topre....
[11/06/2013 20:40:04] wetto: well, Topre is getting cheaper
[11/06/2013 20:40:14] wetto: but it would be weird to see a CM Storm Topre keyboard, hahahah
[11/06/2013 20:40:22] wetto: and I don't even think they're designed for backlight
[11/06/2013 20:40:32] Carter Salley: maybe i am desiging with them
[11/06/2013 20:40:41] Carter Salley: maybe they will even be able to use cherry keycap
[11/06/2013 20:40:45] Carter Salley: anyway
[11/06/2013 20:40:48] Carter Salley: i have shared to much
[11/06/2013 20:40:51] Carter Salley: need to go to a meeting

... This image may have deeper meaning then.

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Hahahahahahahaha! Hadn't seen that picture yet!  :))

Anyways, that's a backlit CM Quick Fire Rapid, Cooler Master has been planning it for quite some time. All that I know about it is that it ain't Costar (although the modifiers have the same size). And well, evaluating all I've heard from Carter and Matias about Costar, it's no wonder...

[kenmai9]

Is costar bad?

[wetto]

Is costar bad?

Not when they do a good job. When they choose a good factory they're one of the best choices out there and they use a Taiwanese keycap supplier that does some very nice ABS keycaps.

But... The problem is, that they're just a middle-man, sometimes they may choose a beginner factory (as what happened with a previous Matias keyboard) and then the problems arise. Bad soldering and using wrong keycaps (as what happened with 130 units of the CM Quick Fire Stealth over here in Brazil, check the Enter key: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6475/iuwn.jpg) isn't really all that rare with Costar, although it must be noted that the quality varies greatly between the factories that are used for each Brand.

The factory used to make FILCO keyboards is actually top-notch and thus Costar surely isn't bad for them.

But most of all, they're slow at doing things, don't care if they do errors and are very expensive. I know that's something they could work and fix as to avoid losing clients, but companies just can't wait for that to happen, if it ever will.

[Michael]

stem

huehuehueh what u did there. I see it.




Also - yes, I will take some of these.

[terran5992]

Id rather some topre caps then having to painstakingly switch out each stem just to change keycaps

[tp4tissue]

unless these hybrid boards wind up costing $300+ then ya know, same 'ol Topre.

I think it's time for a $55 topre board (after rebate) from newegg!!

Are we still not realizing that we're being raped by the hype surrounding mechanical keyboards?

These things are bottom barrel in terms of cost to produce...  its a keyboard... in 2013 !!!!!

The prices are high due to popularity...

Remember Yomega Yo-Yos...  and Pokemon cards?


This is just a more Adult Version...

Show Image

You can't compare collectables like that in terms of production cost vs value. What did an Action Comics #1 cost to print? Your comparing cremini's and truffle's.

mass produced keyboard AT THIS TIME is not a collectable... we're not dealing in collectable markets.

[Zeal]

Must I indulge in some Topre? D: please be reasonably priced 

[Martyr]

Will be interesting to see how it's priced. If it's affordable I will definitely pick one up.

[Lu_e]

The case is new-looking, definitely not the same QFR case.

Also the keycaps are sitting a little too high.

[Pacifist]

Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.

But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?

[mkawa]

if the pictures were not enough for some reason, i can 100% confirm that this is not in any way a prank. i cannot confirm or deny whether this is the coolest thing that CM Storm has coming though.

[WhiteFireDragon]

^ Man, spill the beans already.

[keymaster]

if the pictures were not enough for some reason, i can 100% confirm that this is not in any way a prank. i cannot confirm or deny whether this is the coolest thing that CM Storm has coming though.

I can confirm that it is.

Source:

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TOPRE DOLCH FUUUUARK

[tbc]

Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.

But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?

TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!

[terran5992]

Shieeettt, this may make me rethink buying a ergodox.

But gawd I hate TKL layouts. Will you have this in a 60%, 75%, or full size layout?

TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!

How did you know that?

[WhiteFireDragon]

TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!

FC660C is smaller, unless by "they" you meant coolermaster, which only certain people can confirm.

[RickyJ]

This might make me use a TKL board again.

[tbc]

TKL is the smallest they've gone, so I really wouldn't be planning on something smaller; but it WOULD be awesome!

FC660C is smaller, unless by "they" you meant coolermaster, which only certain people can confirm.

meant CM   and for general public sale