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Offline Infinite north

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Otaku with print on side?
« on: Mon, 10 May 2010, 20:00:48 »
I am wondering if blank key tops with regular key function printed on side exists anywhere. I understand that the idea is to clean up the keyboard and that the user should know where everything is located. I like that a lot but there are times when I want to know what I am pressing and I wouldn't want otaku alpha's and printed everything else. While I am sure the best suggestion anyone will have on the subject is to talk with a key manufacturer I thought I would see what you knowledgeable folks have to say.

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Otaku with print on side?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 10 May 2010, 22:23:30 »
Trial and Error, the cheapest/fastest way to learn.

Super sneaky spy sublimated dyed glow in the dark lettering.  Flash an ultraviolet desk lamp and bam, those hidden letters/symbols shine and it is more intrigue than an illuminated with the lights off, suddenly turned on . .  (substitute easy to wear off invisible black light reactive stuff you drew on yourself . .)

A printout layout chart, etc. is another cheap alternative.  Opening a jpg of the layout is a greener alternative.

On a more serious note, I think that's a solid idea.  Other than talking to a key manufacturer, I don't know of an existing alternative, though.

I had a thought, they make keyboard stickers, just get a pack and stick them on the sides.  You don't hit the sides, so they aren't going to wear.
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