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Offline Perish

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Harro
« on: Fri, 19 February 2016, 21:28:10 »
Received my new Topre Realforce 87U (White, 55g) in the mail today so this seemed like a logical conclusion.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 03:33:24 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Nice keyboards :)  What made you start with Topre?  Or is this not your first mechanical keyboard?
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Re: Harro
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 08:35:21 »
Hey, thanks.

While I have had older computers in the past (Tandy's mostly), which I assume had mechanical keyboards, this is my first real (deliberate) modern mechanical keyboard. I like the aesthetic of the white Realforce 87U and people seem to be saying good things about them so I figured I would give it a shot and see how I liked it. Keyboards seem like one of those things where you really need to just sort of dive right in and try different things out to know what you like. Its funny, just owning it has exposed my lack of pro home row typing prowess - another thing I will need to start working on. The 55g Topre's are definitely different but they feel good and I think I am starting to get used to them.

Already eyeing some caps so I am sure I'll start playing around with modifying it a bit relatively soon. Also interested in looking into some of the more unique and harder to find boards out there. I don't know much about them but these Korean OTD's have caught my attention. Obviously I am sure there is a lot of stuff out there I don't know about but it should be interesting learning more.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 08:43:02 »
Hurros prease.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 08:59:28 »
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Hurros prease.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 11:47:00 »
er herro dere. Welcome! :)
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Re: Harro
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 11:59:09 »
welcome to both dark sides :)
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Re: Harro
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:22:09 »
Hi, welcome. A keyboard larger than a HHKB? :gasp:  ;D
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Re: Harro
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 20 February 2016, 23:17:48 »
Quote from: Perish on Sat, 20 February 2016, 08:35:21
Hey, thanks.

While I have had older computers in the past (Tandy's mostly), which I assume had mechanical keyboards, this is my first real (deliberate) modern mechanical keyboard. I like the aesthetic of the white Realforce 87U and people seem to be saying good things about them so I figured I would give it a shot and see how I liked it. Keyboards seem like one of those things where you really need to just sort of dive right in and try different things out to know what you like. Its funny, just owning it has exposed my lack of pro home row typing prowess - another thing I will need to start working on. The 55g Topre's are definitely different but they feel good and I think I am starting to get used to them.

Already eyeing some caps so I am sure I'll start playing around with modifying it a bit relatively soon. Also interested in looking into some of the more unique and harder to find boards out there. I don't know much about them but these Korean OTD's have caught my attention. Obviously I am sure there is a lot of stuff out there I don't know about but it should be interesting learning more.

Have you seen the Korean keyboard thread?  Lots of nice pictures.  Looootsss of niiiiice piiiiiictures ...
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Re: Harro
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:31:14 »
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 20 February 2016, 23:17:48
Have you seen the Korean keyboard thread?  Lots of nice pictures.  Looootsss of niiiiice piiiiiictures ...

Very cool, checking this out for sure, thank you. How does one go about finding out more about these? Say, hypothetically, I was interested in purchasing a OTD 360c. I would just wait for a group buy or ask around? Seems as though the OTD web site is pretty much out of the question given the language barrier.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:48:38 »
Quote from: Perish on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:31:14
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 20 February 2016, 23:17:48
Have you seen the Korean keyboard thread?  Lots of nice pictures.  Looootsss of niiiiice piiiiiictures ...

Very cool, checking this out for sure, thank you. How does one go about finding out more about these? Say, hypothetically, I was interested in purchasing a OTD 360c. I would just wait for a group buy or ask around? Seems as though the OTD web site is pretty much out of the question given the language barrier.

OTD has stopped making boards for quite some time now. You won't be able to join a group buy in order to get one. They are also extremely expensive at the moment, you'll be looking at spending easily over $1,000 for a 360c. From somebody that has a fair amount of customs I honestly suggest to not go chasing OTDs. Wait around, do some research, and join a group buy for a more modern board. OTD boards are PS/2, no LEDs, very little keymapping, etc. I have a 360c myself, yeah it looks great but there are better boards out there.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:49:57 »
Quote from: Perish on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:31:14
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 20 February 2016, 23:17:48
Have you seen the Korean keyboard thread?  Lots of nice pictures.  Looootsss of niiiiice piiiiiictures ...

Very cool, checking this out for sure, thank you. How does one go about finding out more about these? Say, hypothetically, I was interested in purchasing a OTD 360c. I would just wait for a group buy or ask around? Seems as though the OTD web site is pretty much out of the question given the language barrier.
If you use chrome you have the option of adding the Google translation extension. I use it to check on twitter users that follow me, and of course various tech sites. There is another service google offers to translate pictures too, I can't think of it atm tho
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Re: Harro
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 19:02:07 »
Quote from: Steezus on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:48:38
OTD has stopped making boards for quite some time now. You won't be able to join a group buy in order to get one. They are also extremely expensive at the moment, you'll be looking at spending easily over $1,000 for a 360c. From somebody that has a fair amount of customs I honestly suggest to not go chasing OTDs. Wait around, do some research, and join a group buy for a more modern board. OTD boards are PS/2, no LEDs, very little keymapping, etc. I have a 360c myself, yeah it looks great but there are better boards out there.

Really valuable info, much appreciated.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 19:13:29 »
Quote from: Steezus on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:48:38
OTD boards are PS/2, no LEDs, very little keymapping, etc.

Random curiosity - do you happen to know why they would use a PS2 interface as opposed to USB? I am assuming there is some legit reason?
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Re: Harro
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 19:21:02 »
No lag with PS/2 connections
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Re: Harro
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 22 February 2016, 20:05:28 »
Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 22 February 2016, 19:21:02
No lag with PS/2 connections

Thanks, I found this and I am really surprised. I would have never guessed that. Thanks a lot.
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Re: Harro
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 23 February 2016, 03:58:56 »
Also PS/2 is generally NKRO, whereas USB is lower, maybe 6KRO.
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