Author Topic: New Leopold FC750R Tenkeyless coming soon... (Read 18758 times)

dante · « **on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:01:36 »

link

- 1.5mm PBT keycaps
- "Sound absorbing pad"
- Dual Layer PCB
- Stepsculpture 2

Pacifist · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:02:31 »

Hah they saw how effective shelf liner mod is and did that themselves

Quote from: dante on Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:01:36

- "Sound absorbing pad"

Lastpilot · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:05:47 »

The only question is...will it have a standard 6.25x spacebar?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:06:30 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:05:47

The only question is...will it have a standard 6.25x spacebar?

I bet $10 that it has a new stem spacing.

Lastpilot · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:07:25 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:06:30

Quote from: Lastpilot on Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:05:47
The only question is...will it have a standard 6.25x spacebar?

I bet $10 that it has a new stem spacing.

Agreed.

Leopold...why u do dis.

Rena · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:18:19 »

Would love to see this in white. The only problem I have with Leopold are their irregular keycap height and space bar length. Makes it a lot more difficult planning out a set of caps that aren't directly from Leopold themselves.

Danule · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:25:43 »

Those keycaps look like they are cherry profile. Very classy.

keymaster · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 18:27:17 »

It looks like they've gone away from the rounded, cheap-looking edges that the 200R has. Also, they've produced an interesting Caps Lock keycap.

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:16:18 »

Wonder if I would have any more luck with that than I did my FC700R's (both with extreme key chatter rendering them useless to me after a year or less)

aref · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:32:55 »

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:16:18

Wonder if I would have any more luck with that than I did my FC700R's (both with extreme key chatter rendering them useless to me after a year or less)

FCR700 has extreme key chatter? Thanks for the update; I was about to buy one; emphasis on was, thanks to your post. Thank you, mate.

ideus · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:41:23 »

Nice. Only minor issue is Leopold likes to use those non standard stem positions for their space bars. I got black, white and gray replacement PBT bars for my 660 just to match some of my sets.

dorkvader · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:46:24 »

That capslock reminds me of cherry spacing shenanigans on the G80-3850
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eyesmiles · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:54:59 »

I wonder if it's Costar like their FC600R. It could mean standard spacebar stem spacing.

ideus · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 20:03:34 »

Leopold should be aware of the fact that custom stem positions reduced the interest of keyboard lovers that like to use custom keycaps sets with their boards.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:42:17 »

The thickness on those caps tho

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 01:12:54 »

Quote from: SSKGuy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:32:55

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:16:18
Wonder if I would have any more luck with that than I did my FC700R's (both with extreme key chatter rendering them useless to me after a year or less)

FCR700 has extreme key chatter? Thanks for the update; I was about to buy one; emphasis on was, thanks to your post. Thank you, mate.

I don't know if they commonly do, I meant I have had two so far that ended up with it, sadly. Perhaps I got a crappy batch, not real sure.

ebacho · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 01:22:22 »

Quote from: RESPRiT on Tue, 25 February 2014, 22:42:17

The thickness on those caps tho

I think, if stock caps are any good, the need for custom caps is slightly mitigated at any rate.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:15:40 »

Yeah... even if they did funny things again with stem spacings... when it come with Cherry profile thick PBT stock... there isn't really a lot of need to replace other than style preference.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:20:46 »

Quote from: SSKGuy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:32:55

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:16:18
Wonder if I would have any more luck with that than I did my FC700R's (both with extreme key chatter rendering them useless to me after a year or less)

FCR700 has extreme key chatter? Thanks for the update; I was about to buy one; emphasis on was, thanks to your post. Thank you, mate.

My 700R also had chatter issues. I fixed it by putting a piece of drawer linear between the PCB and case. After the fix I've been very happy with my 700R. Enough so that I'm interested in this board.

quochung1989 · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:46:55 »

I hope that leopold have stand off led & fix position of spacebar

) but stand off led is more important

)

bazh · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:01:09 »

I think they just used cherry profile keycaps on these, if so it would make the board awesome

ideus · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:05:35 »

Front face sublimated legends on thick PBT original Cherry caps? wow! I want one.

bazh · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:15:09 »

That's infill legend I believe :v

ideus · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:33:59 »

After a second thought they should be any but sublimated as they are clear color legends on dark PBT. That just can't be done with the sublimation process.

quochung1989 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:37:11 »

Quote from: ideus on Wed, 26 February 2014, 10:33:59

After a second thought they should be any but sublimated as they are clear color legends on dark PBT. That just can't be done with the sublimation process.

Yep. I think too. Maybe is PBT laser printed :v

jameslr · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 11:11:45 »

I want those caps with a set of reversed alphas (graphite on white).

RESPRiT · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 11:59:29 »

Quote from: jameslr on Wed, 26 February 2014, 11:11:45

I want those caps with a set of reversed alphas (graphite on white).

Other Leopold board have an option like that (besides the FC660C, seriously waiting on that white...), so we might see something soon.

zoolzoo · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 13:25:40 »

Nice, sideprint thick pbt. Looks good, would buy.

demik · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 16:48:01 »

wonder if EK will carry them

dante · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 18:12:28 »

If Leopold makes some of their FC660M's in Korea it will be interesting to see if this is built there as well.

It's difficult to know behind the scenes. On one hand those Cherry PBT caps will now match the height of all those doubleshots EK has in inventory - on the other hand, what is he going to do with all the ABS pad printed sets?

He is almost out of MX Brown FC200R's - will be interesting to see what is restocked.

C5Allroad · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 21:01:45 »

This looks really cool... Is there a price anywhere?

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 26 February 2014, 21:17:38 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 February 2014, 09:20:46

Quote from: SSKGuy on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:32:55
Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 25 February 2014, 19:16:18
Wonder if I would have any more luck with that than I did my FC700R's (both with extreme key chatter rendering them useless to me after a year or less)

FCR700 has extreme key chatter? Thanks for the update; I was about to buy one; emphasis on was, thanks to your post. Thank you, mate.

My 700R also had chatter issues. I fixed it by putting a piece of drawer linear between the PCB and case. After the fix I've been very happy with my 700R. Enough so that I'm interested in this board.

Is that easy to do?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 07:27:07 »

It's by far the easiest keyboard mod I've done. I've done it to three boards. Open the keyboard up. Then you buy some drawer liner from a home good store. I got mine at Target for $2 for a big roll. Cut it to the shape of the case, making holes for the stand offs as needed. Lay the drawer liner into the case. Then put the plate/PCB back into the case, sandwiching the liner between the case and PCB. Then replace the top cover.

Takes about 15 minutes and costs less than $2.

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 08:08:24 »

Cool. Not sure I can find drawer liner as cheap as that, but will see what I can come up with. Thanks.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 08:14:44 »

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Thu, 27 February 2014, 08:08:24

Cool. Not sure I can find drawer liner as cheap as that, but will see what I can come up with. Thanks.

Even if you but it online it should be pretty cheap, right?

MissMurd3r84 · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 09:53:47 »

Quote from: RESPRiT on Thu, 27 February 2014, 08:14:44

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Thu, 27 February 2014, 08:08:24
Cool. Not sure I can find drawer liner as cheap as that, but will see what I can come up with. Thanks.

Even if you but it online it should be pretty cheap, right?

I checked Ebay, seems to be about $10.

haroro92 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 11:03:12 »

is 1.5 mm thicker than imsto thick pbt?

Novus · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 13:51:25 »

Omgggggg.
*drools*
Would buy but I've moved onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Danule · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 18:45:13 »

Quote from: haroro92 on Thu, 27 February 2014, 11:03:12

is 1.5 mm thicker than imsto thick pbt?

These caps actally look like they could be imsto pbt.

Gorris · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 19:00:50 »

I just really hope this board has a universal stem spacing unlike previous versions. If it does I will be buying one of these for sure.

thesentinel · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 19:17:40 »

Off topic, but how big are keyboards in asia compared to everywhere else?

RESPRiT · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 20:36:54 »

Quote from: thesentinel on Thu, 27 February 2014, 19:17:40

Off topic, but how big are keyboards in asia compared to everywhere else?

Exactly the same? JIS layout has a tiny spacebar, but that's about it.

threeone · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:08:33 »

Seems to me like this is a revision of their TKL variant that they sold before, though now out of stock everywhere. Would be nice if they did the same to their 60% variant. Definite purchase from me if there was a FC660 version 2 or something.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:51:49 »

Quote from: threeone on Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:08:33

Seems to me like this is a revision of their TKL variant that they sold before, though now out of stock everywhere. Would be nice if they did the same to their 60% variant. Definite purchase from me if there was a FC660 version 2 or something.

It is the new version of their FC700R, thus the 750. A new 660 would be cool, although it's pretty solid already as it is.

tbc · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 22:40:06 »

Quote from: RESPRiT on Thu, 27 February 2014, 20:36:54

Quote from: thesentinel on Thu, 27 February 2014, 19:17:40
Off topic, but how big are keyboards in asia compared to everywhere else?

Exactly the same? JIS layout has a tiny spacebar, but that's about it.

i'm thinking that he's talking about how popular they are, not physical size.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 23:08:40 »

Quote from: tbc on Thu, 27 February 2014, 22:40:06

Quote from: RESPRiT on Thu, 27 February 2014, 20:36:54
Quote from: thesentinel on Thu, 27 February 2014, 19:17:40
Off topic, but how big are keyboards in asia compared to everywhere else?

Exactly the same? JIS layout has a tiny spacebar, but that's about it.

i'm thinking that he's talking about how popular they are, not physical size.

Ahh, that makes sense. Since I can from experience compare Singapore and Japan to the USA, I'd say there are more mech users in Asia, but it's not like hugely popular or anything.

threeone · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 27 February 2014, 23:44:31 »

Quote from: RESPRiT on Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:51:49

Quote from: threeone on Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:08:33
Seems to me like this is a revision of their TKL variant that they sold before, though now out of stock everywhere. Would be nice if they did the same to their 60% variant. Definite purchase from me if there was a FC660 version 2 or something.

It is the new version of their FC700R, thus the 750. A new 660 would be cool, although it's pretty solid already as it is.

Well I don't have hands on experience, but people tend to say that the 660's keycaps get shiny after a while. Almost like if the coating on them comes off or something? I'm interested to see if there's any fix to that on the newer 750 keycaps. The fact that they're thicker and hopefully cherry height(?) is more than enough for me to buy a 660v2.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 28 February 2014, 01:46:30 »

Quote from: threeone on Thu, 27 February 2014, 23:44:31

Quote from: RESPRiT on Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:51:49
Quote from: threeone on Thu, 27 February 2014, 21:08:33
Seems to me like this is a revision of their TKL variant that they sold before, though now out of stock everywhere. Would be nice if they did the same to their 60% variant. Definite purchase from me if there was a FC660 version 2 or something.

It is the new version of their FC700R, thus the 750. A new 660 would be cool, although it's pretty solid already as it is.

Well I don't have hands on experience, but people tend to say that the 660's keycaps get shiny after a while. Almost like if the coating on them comes off or something? I'm interested to see if there's any fix to that on the newer 750 keycaps. The fact that they're thicker and hopefully cherry height(?) is more than enough for me to buy a 660v2.

The 660 keycaps are PBT, so they don't shine after a long time, but the printing can fade a bit. I personally like them, but I see people note them as a disadvantage, so who knows. I've had mine for almost 3 months now and no fading or staining so far. Caps aside though, it's one of the most solid builds I've had my hands on and the layout is really nice if you use arrow keys a lot. The 750 caps look really good, I can't tell from the picture but they might be OEM profile, but if they're Cherry that's a plus for me.

dante · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 10 March 2014, 18:21:42 »

EK is down to 8 FC200R's w/ Browns. It will be interesting if they restock the same or are phasing out of MX boards altogether.

YMSNoms · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 11 March 2014, 06:21:30 »

Says they will be released on the 31st or in 20 days they will be in limited quantity they are releasing a new Housing and keycap combo in the Black with Deep Blue key caps. it will launch with US layout to begin and will adopt Hangul at a later date.

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Author Topic: New Leopold FC750R Tenkeyless coming soon... (Read 18758 times)