[FS] Does anyone want to take my place in the Ergodox mass drop?

[luis911]

I signed up for the January 29 group buy for the Ergodox. Mx clears and stock keycaps.

If anyone is interested, I'll try to contact someone in charge at mass drop and ask them if its possible for someone to take my place. Total price was $244.00

[tbc]

you might want to tell your spot #.  i know some people are picky about not being near the end.

[luis911]

you might want to tell your spot #.  i know some people are picky about not being near the end.

I'm #18/233

[RagingRoosevelt]

This is for the clear acrylic case or aluminum tops?  Full hand or classic?

I've been eagerly waiting for the next drop of the ergodox, so I may be interested in taking your spot, especially if MassDrop will handle it.

[RagingRoosevelt]

Also, which keycaps did you get?  I didn't get a chance to see that particular drop, so I'm not sure all of what was included.

[luis911]

Also, which keycaps did you get?  I didn't get a chance to see that particular drop, so I'm not sure all of what was included.

Here you go, sorry for the late reply, as I had GH blocked so that I could do some studying.

Also I contacted them through Email, so hopefully I'll get a response by Monday. I dont think it should be problem, money is money. I doubt they care where it comes from as long as they maintain the amount of promised orders.

[RagingRoosevelt]

That was a pretty quick response!

What color are the keycaps?  I'm trying to find a product page for them, but haven't yet found one.

EDIT: found this post which answered the question: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1gam30/ergodox_keyboards_back_at_massdrop/caiivi6

[RagingRoosevelt]

I'll have to think about it.  I was pretty keen on getting a full hand model.  Also gotta confirm with the wife that it'll fit the budget.  I'll try to get back to you about it this evening.

[RagingRoosevelt]

I'm really new to mechanical keyboards, otherwise I could probably figure this out myself.  What do i need to look for in order to get alternative keycaps for the ErgoDox?  In particular, I'd want to get non-blank keycaps for the function keys and modifier keys (ctrl, alt, shift, etc).

[luis911]

I'm really new to mechanical keyboards, otherwise I could probably figure this out myself.  What do i need to look for in order to get alternative keycaps for the ErgoDox?  In particular, I'd want to get non-blank keycaps for the function keys and modifier keys (ctrl, alt, shift, etc).

match up the colors with the correct modifiers, and search for them online.

I think you can contact this company http://www.solutionsinplastic.com/keytops.html
and order DSA style keycaps. You can see what they have here http://www.keycapsdirect.com/pdfs/DSAFamily.pdf

So I guess you can ask for 1x1 dimension CTRL, ALT, HOME, END, PG UP, PG DWN then a 2x1(vertical) Backspace, Delete, Enter then the 1x1.25 mods that are left near the top. That should be enough for just the modifiers.

[luis911]

This group buy also might have the modifiers that you'll need http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54039.0 But you'll end up with extras and you'll still be missing a bunch. TBH if that signature plastics site cant get you the correct modifiers(They might not stock them) it might be a pain in the ass to get what you need. I'm not sure if the signature plastic site does custom legends on their Keycaps. Perhaps someone can chime in.

[RagingRoosevelt]

I take it I would have a lot less trouble if I didn't want them labeled and just wanted specific colors for each modifier?

[RagingRoosevelt]

Have you confirmed with massdrop that we'll be able to transfer responsibility for the order?

[luis911]

I take it I would have a lot less trouble if I didn't want them labeled and just wanted specific colors for each modifier?

Exactly. I havent deal with them so I'm not sure if they will custom print on their keycaps but if they do then it shouldnt be any trouble

Have you confirmed with massdrop that we'll be able to transfer responsibility for the order?

Also I havent confirmed with massdrop yet as I just emailed them last night. They should respond by tomorow(Monday), assuming that they go to work for presidents day. If not then Tuesday.

[RagingRoosevelt]

If you hear back from them, I'm game.