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Offline Hanjin

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Well look what we have here.
« on: Sun, 17 January 2010, 16:46:00 »
Just received this from the post this morning brand spanking new sealed in box along with cover:









Not bad for $15 AUD.
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Offline spolia optima

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Well look what we have here.
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 17 January 2010, 18:13:36 »
That's one of those Chiconies, right?

I honestly love the design. It looks broken, like someone actually ripped a regular keyboard in half (paging ricercar to triage!).
Most ergos avoid that distinction with centered arrow keys, a fancy bezel, or offset numpad... Like they're trying to hide it, or something. F**k postmodern design sensibility, just give me rectangle.... Then break it.
Oh wait, i think breaking a rectangle is actually the definition of pomo. S**t.
« Last Edit: Sun, 17 January 2010, 18:17:46 by spolia optima »
keyboards!

Offline Hanjin

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:28:20 »
Anyone know what other key caps I might be able to fit this board?

Screwed up a few keys trying to rit dye them.
« Last Edit: Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:31:35 by Hanjin »
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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:33:32 »
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Anyone know what other key caps I might be able to fit this board?


Northgate Omnikey boards use ALPS white or blue.

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Screwed up a few keys trying to rit dye them.


You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?
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Offline Hanjin

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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 01:41:52 »
Quote from: ricercar;152577
Northgate Omnikey



You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?


I left the keys in for too long and the keys hit the bottom of the pot while i was stirring.

Lesson learnt the hard way.
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Offline Hanjin

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« Reply #5 on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 04:56:58 »
Ouch that is pretty much what happened.
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Offline Hanjin

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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 05:13:51 »
Quote from: ricercar;152577
Northgate Omnikey boards use ALPS white or blue.



You're in good company. Did you use a thermometer? What temperature was the dye?


Thanks for the help.
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