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Offline chyros

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Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 13:03:41 »
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 13:21:30 »
Do you think those keys would fit into a KBParadise V60 with Matias switches?  I don't own one but I am interested in Matias or Alps sometime in the future.
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:27:27 »
I know they use the same mount :) . But I have no idea what the keyboard is you're referring to - I know nothing about modern keyboards xD .
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:36:58 »
Quote from: olijuice on Mon, 20 July 2015, 13:21:30
Do you think those keys would fit into a KBParadise V60 with Matias switches?  I don't own one but I am interested in Matias or Alps sometime in the future.

As chyros just mentioned matias switches are pin compatible with older alps switches. There are a few exceptions, most notably SMK mount of which monterey blues are the most famous, but for the most part you're pretty safe with old alps boards.

In this specific case these Black ALPS are compatible, however if you're just after the switches you can get an AT101W for cheaper than this black model as it is rarer than the beige version of the same keyboard.

As for keycaps, I'd have to look closer but I doubt they'd cover the V60 properly.

Quote from: chyros on Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:27:27
I know they use the same mount :) . But I have no idea what the keyboard is you're referring to - I know nothing about modern keyboards xD .

And just like some scotch drinkers, chryos only types on keyboards that could legally drink  ;)
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:18:52 »
The keycaps should be able to cover a V60-MTS 100% considering the bottom layer of keys are exactly the same size-wise. The only issue is the AT101W has an ALT key while the V60-MTS has an FN key.
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 16:11:38 »
Get the black one. The cases and keys are much less common and "old" black Alps caps are damn hard to find in general.
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 16:58:33 »
Typing on a black one as we speak.  I'm sure the majority of us are aware but the description of clicky is wrong.  Black Alps (should be) tactile.  That is if they are in decent shape.  For whatever reason It seems to me that black cased keyboards are usually worse for wear switch wise.  Mine was shot and had to replace the switches.  But that is a pretty good price for one regardless.
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 17:46:59 »
If you look at the exposed bit of the mounting plate, it looks pretty damn clean. Should be in pretty good condition, this board. And again, even if not, black Alps caps are pretty damn rare, and this board rarely pops up, let alone for this little money.

Quote from: jbondeson on Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:36:58
Quote from: chyros on Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:27:27
I know they use the same mount :) . But I have no idea what the keyboard is you're referring to - I know nothing about modern keyboards xD .

And just like some scotch drinkers, chryos only types on keyboards that could legally drink  ;)
Hahaha yeah, pretty much xD .

(as it happens, I'm also a Scotch drinker xD)
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Re: Black AT101W from $20 or $39 BIN
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 20 July 2015, 21:48:54 »
Quote from: chyros on Mon, 20 July 2015, 17:46:59
Hahaha yeah, pretty much xD .

(as it happens, I'm also a Scotch drinker xD)

See, I knew my mental image of you sipping some obscure old vintage single malt like Kinclaith while doing those review videos was right!  :))

Quote from: sean on Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:18:52
The keycaps should be able to cover a V60-MTS 100% considering the bottom layer of keys are exactly the same size-wise. The only issue is the AT101W has an ALT key while the V60-MTS has an FN key.

I am actually shocked that they made a 60% layout that is completely compatible with larger keyboards. They even resisted a short-right shift, which is good for someone trying to replace keycaps, but does cause other awkward things like the removal of the right alt.
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