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Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 00:16:17
October 16 2012 00:14 GMT
#4201
Hehe. Anyways if you're really dying for one asap in browns and can't wait for Amazon, NCIX is selling it for $90 (shipping is free if you can wait 2-8 business days, otherwise it's $11 for 2-6, which really isn't much of a difference).
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=71928&vpn=SGK-6000-GKCM1-US&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Man I really have to stop looking at the MKT. Every time I come here I feel like spending money. Right now I'm sacking my QFR blues for the brown version instead.
findingthelimit
Profile Joined May 2012
Hong Kong219 Posts
October 16 2012 07:08 GMT
#4202
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
October 16 2012 07:59 GMT
#4203
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?


Ducky is compatible with all standard keycaps. But that is the shine isn't it? If so it is kinda challenging to find keys that let the backlight through even though they will fit.

There is some Chinese store that sells keycaps, cant remember its name.

WASD keyboards if you want to design things yourself.
wei2coolman
Profile Joined November 2010
United States60033 Posts
October 16 2012 13:49 GMT
#4204
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?

all cherry switch mechanical keyboards follow same keycap row heights and size standards, with exception of a few buttons on certain keyboards, if they keys are cramped into different shape, for the compressed keyboards.
liftlift > tsm
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 13:55:16
October 16 2012 13:53 GMT
#4205
On October 16 2012 22:49 wei2coolman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?

all cherry switch mechanical keyboards follow same keycap row heights and size standards, with exception of a few buttons on certain keyboards, if they keys are cramped into different shape, for the compressed keyboards.

He should be fine though with Ducky. There's just a few mechanical keyboards that require non-standard modifiers such as the CM Storm and Leopold. If he's buying keycaps for the Ducky Shine II though, he should do a bit of research on keycaps that allow the LED lights to be visible. There are a few on the market, but not all will.
KDot2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1213 Posts
October 16 2012 14:44 GMT
#4206
is there any way to get my spacebar on my filco tenkeyless (cherry brown) fixed ?

Im very stupid and broke the lever so all I have now is the space without the metal bar
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
October 16 2012 15:49 GMT
#4207
On October 16 2012 23:44 ToguRo wrote:
is there any way to get my spacebar on my filco tenkeyless (cherry brown) fixed ?

Im very stupid and broke the lever so all I have now is the space without the metal bar


From what you described you just need a new stabiliser?

I think you can buy new stabilisers from WASD, possibly available from other places.
ripster
Profile Joined July 2012
United States64 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 16:21:09
October 16 2012 16:19 GMT
#4208
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?



I JUST posted a Cherry MX key removal guide. Don't do it this way.
[image loading]

Or this way.
[image loading]

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/11knwx/rmechanicalkeyboards_exclusive_guide_to_pulling/

And a BUNCH of keyresellers are listed in the sidebar.
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[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 20:34:23
October 16 2012 17:04 GMT
#4209
Can you guys recommend me some cherry mx reds with backlighting?

At this point, I'm not too concerned with budget. Just throw Em out there.

I did find this, but it seems relatively new, so I don't know if the quality is well done: Gigabyte Aivia Osmium;
findingthelimit
Profile Joined May 2012
Hong Kong219 Posts
October 16 2012 17:25 GMT
#4210
from what it sounds, wasd keyboards' custom keycaps don't allow the backlight to go through? not if its laser etched OR engraved?

thanks for everyone's reply nonetheless! :D if anyone knows where to make custom keycaps that allows backklighting please let me know!
KDot2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1213 Posts
October 16 2012 18:47 GMT
#4211
On October 17 2012 00:49 Blaec wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2012 23:44 ToguRo wrote:
is there any way to get my spacebar on my filco tenkeyless (cherry brown) fixed ?

Im very stupid and broke the lever so all I have now is the space without the metal bar


From what you described you just need a new stabiliser?

I think you can buy new stabilisers from WASD, possibly available from other places.



maybe ...the metal bar that made the spacebar spring is completely gone ...all I have is the space key and the brown switch itself .... you can only press the space key down in the middle and it feels like crap
KDot2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1213 Posts
October 16 2012 19:21 GMT
#4212
ok I went to wasd and bought the spacebar stabilizer spring and the stabilizer inserts as I am missing one


once they arrive will they be very difficult to install ?
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
October 16 2012 23:41 GMT
#4213
+ Show Spoiler +
On October 17 2012 01:19 ripster wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?



I JUST posted a Cherry MX key removal guide. Don't do it this way.
[image loading]

Or this way.
[image loading]

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/11knwx/rmechanicalkeyboards_exclusive_guide_to_pulling/

And a BUNCH of keyresellers are listed in the sidebar.


How was the first one pulled off?
For the Dominion!
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 23:44:29
October 16 2012 23:42 GMT
#4214
On October 17 2012 02:04 [S9] taeZaKi wrote:
Can you guys recommend me some cherry mx reds with backlighting?

At this point, I'm not too concerned with budget. Just throw Em out there.

I did find this, but it seems relatively new, so I don't know if the quality is well done: Gigabyte Aivia Osmium; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glBocHFb8pE&feature=related



Coolermaster storm trigger. Browns.

Edit: The guy in the video does not know how to pull off keycaps.
For the Dominion!
m1rk3
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada412 Posts
October 16 2012 23:43 GMT
#4215
On October 17 2012 04:21 ToguRo wrote:
ok I went to wasd and bought the spacebar stabilizer spring and the stabilizer inserts as I am missing one


once they arrive will they be very difficult to install ?


hard to answer. It does require a little dexterity to keep those inserts straight. There are videos on youtube.
For the Dominion!
ZerO_0
Profile Joined October 2011
United States137 Posts
October 17 2012 14:35 GMT
#4216
So I'm looking to buy a Noppoo Choc Mini with Cherry MX Red switches with the black body casing I don't really like the white one to much. I was wondering if anybody knew of a good place where I can buy one?
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle
Fragile51
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands15767 Posts
October 17 2012 15:23 GMT
#4217
On October 17 2012 23:35 ZerO_0 wrote:
So I'm looking to buy a Noppoo Choc Mini with Cherry MX Red switches with the black body casing I don't really like the white one to much. I was wondering if anybody knew of a good place where I can buy one?


I believe ebay (qtan specifically) is one of the easiest ways to get one internationally.
DJFaqU
Profile Joined May 2011
466 Posts
October 17 2012 16:37 GMT
#4218
On October 17 2012 08:41 m1rk3 wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
On October 17 2012 01:19 ripster wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2012 16:08 findingthelimit wrote:
does anyone know where i can purchase keycaps for my keyboard? and whether i can design them myself? I am also not sure how to check for compatibility; I use a ducky 9008S; are all mechanical keyboards' keycaps the same sized, or would it not all be usable with custom caps?



I JUST posted a Cherry MX key removal guide. Don't do it this way.
[image loading]

Or this way.
[image loading]

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/11knwx/rmechanicalkeyboards_exclusive_guide_to_pulling/

And a BUNCH of keyresellers are listed in the sidebar.


How was the first one pulled off?


Probably with a screwdriver from one side only. Don't do it, kids.
mokumoku
Profile Joined January 2012
157 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-18 04:49:19
October 18 2012 04:42 GMT
#4219
Just bought the Noppoo Choc Mini, Cherry mx red switches, white version. Will receive it in a few days.
Thoughts?

edit: oh to the guy above me asking where he should buy one, go to ebay and search for qtan5370. First time buying from this seller but everyone says good things about him on forums so yeah.
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
October 18 2012 06:06 GMT
#4220
Can someone explain to me the difference in feeling typing on a metal plated mech keyboard vs a PCB mounted mech keyboard?
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