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Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
February 20 2014 19:24 GMT
#6761
On February 20 2014 19:36 Ropid wrote:
Large keys like Backspace use a "stabilizer". If you pull off the key-cap, you'll be able to do something to it. It probably needs a little grease. Use something thick like Vaseline so that it stays where you put it, not an oil that will slowly creep away and into the surrounding area.

You should go to Youtube and research this stabilizer business. There should be video guides on how to get the key-cap off without breaking the stabilizer (the plastic parts involved are pretty thin). There are two different styles for those parts, and best would be to find a video for your exact keyboard.


Even when I remove the key, pressing the switch seems to be somewhat ineffective.
Alakaslam
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United States17336 Posts
February 21 2014 00:17 GMT
#6762
I just got this keyboard http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-XT-Mechanical/dp/B00EQV0W02

I swears I does, it is precioussssssss!

It is 1,000x better (short of repeats in the usb-ps2 conversion layout) then the rubber dome I just graduated from. I am already quieter than the Qsenn DT-35 I was using and that's a mechanical quieter than a rubber dome folks!

look for the browns! :D
If you think Elon Musk is a Nazi, it is because YOU radicalized him!
Elasticity
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
3420 Posts
February 22 2014 05:43 GMT
#6763
I've been using a blue switch keyboard and have been very content with it so far and I'm looking to buy a brown ten keyless keyboard for portable use (work/etc), a variety choices of brands/products recommendation would be nice. I live in germany, if that helps. Thanks
DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
February 22 2014 15:24 GMT
#6764
On February 21 2014 04:24 Zorkmid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 20 2014 19:36 Ropid wrote:
Large keys like Backspace use a "stabilizer". If you pull off the key-cap, you'll be able to do something to it. It probably needs a little grease. Use something thick like Vaseline so that it stays where you put it, not an oil that will slowly creep away and into the surrounding area.

You should go to Youtube and research this stabilizer business. There should be video guides on how to get the key-cap off without breaking the stabilizer (the plastic parts involved are pretty thin). There are two different styles for those parts, and best would be to find a video for your exact keyboard.


Even when I remove the key, pressing the switch seems to be somewhat ineffective.


Blackwidow is guaranteed razer quality, that's all. I guess it could be a problem with either the pcb or the switch, in any case, you'd need to desolder shit and that'd void the warranty, given you still have one.
8)
Kelwyn
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany143 Posts
February 22 2014 15:59 GMT
#6765
On February 22 2014 14:43 Elasticity wrote:
I've been using a blue switch keyboard and have been very content with it so far and I'm looking to buy a brown ten keyless keyboard for portable use (work/etc), a variety choices of brands/products recommendation would be nice. I live in germany, if that helps. Thanks

Do you need a german layout or US international? Also, is it okay for you to pay a bit for shipping (i.e. keyboardcompany)?
Elasticity
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
3420 Posts
February 22 2014 17:15 GMT
#6766
On February 23 2014 00:59 Kelwyn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 22 2014 14:43 Elasticity wrote:
I've been using a blue switch keyboard and have been very content with it so far and I'm looking to buy a brown ten keyless keyboard for portable use (work/etc), a variety choices of brands/products recommendation would be nice. I live in germany, if that helps. Thanks

Do you need a german layout or US international? Also, is it okay for you to pay a bit for shipping (i.e. keyboardcompany)?

yeah German layout would be preferable since the other one is also qwertz. i would pay max 100€total.
NiTroSc2
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States144 Posts
February 22 2014 22:30 GMT
#6767
hey guys are there any TKL boards with cherry mx clear switches? i tried looking for one but can't find them anywhere
Firkraag8
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden1006 Posts
February 23 2014 02:32 GMT
#6768
On February 23 2014 07:30 NiTroSc2 wrote:
hey guys are there any TKL boards with cherry mx clear switches? i tried looking for one but can't find them anywhere

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/code-keyboard/code-87-key-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0

There you go.
Too weird to live, too rare to die.
NiTroSc2
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States144 Posts
February 23 2014 03:50 GMT
#6769
On February 23 2014 11:32 Firkraag8 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2014 07:30 NiTroSc2 wrote:
hey guys are there any TKL boards with cherry mx clear switches? i tried looking for one but can't find them anywhere

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/code-keyboard/code-87-key-mechanical-keyboard.html#ad-image-0

There you go.


well i meant one that is currently in stock
that one in particular should be coming in late march i think, although 150 is a bit pricey for me
divito
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1213 Posts
February 23 2014 04:14 GMT
#6770
On February 23 2014 12:50 NiTroSc2 wrote:
well i meant one that is currently in stock
that one in particular should be coming in late march i think, although 150 is a bit pricey for me

I think you'll be hard-pressed to find clears for less than $150. I got lucky through the classifieds of Geekhack, and paid $135 for a KeyCool 87 with clears from a member. Threw blank keys on them:

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[image loading][image loading]


I wish you good luck in your search. You'd have to try Geekhack (through the classifieds), or there is a vendor forum there with a member who sells keyboards and accessories here (he's currently out at the moment).

You could just wait for stock at WASD, or you could try here. There is nothing there at the moment either, but wouldn't hurt to check every once in awhile.

Skype: divito7
NiTroSc2
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States144 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-25 21:39:19
February 23 2014 04:35 GMT
#6771
On February 23 2014 13:14 divito wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2014 12:50 NiTroSc2 wrote:
well i meant one that is currently in stock
that one in particular should be coming in late march i think, although 150 is a bit pricey for me

I think you'll be hard-pressed to find clears for less than $150. I got lucky through the classifieds of Geekhack, and paid $135 for a KeyCool 87 with clears from a member. Threw blank keys on them:

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading][image loading]


I wish you good luck in your search. You'd have to try Geekhack (through the classifieds), or there is a vendor forum there with a member who sells keyboards and accessories here (he's currently out at the moment).

You could just wait for stock at WASD, or you could try here. There is nothing there at the moment either, but wouldn't hurt to check every once in awhile.



ah ok, thanks!
EDIT: apparently this guy is selling keycool 87 mx clears for $134 total. http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/keycool-mechanical-84-87-108-with-cherry-mx-clear-switches-t7182.html
[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
February 27 2014 11:39 GMT
#6772
^ I won't buy it, but wow, I like the font on that board!
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
February 28 2014 05:24 GMT
#6773
Just be wary of who you're buying from on Deskthority since some sellers are from Europe, so anyone from the US would probably pay an undesirable shipping cost.

On a side note I had fun doing this the other day!
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[image loading]
ripster
Profile Joined July 2012
United States64 Posts
February 28 2014 18:25 GMT
#6774
Be wary of who you buy stuff at GeekWhack.

Lots of scams and missed shipments lately.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/search?q=scams OR scamming&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all
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DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
February 28 2014 19:37 GMT
#6775
On March 01 2014 03:25 ripster wrote:
Be wary of who you buy stuff at GeekWhack.

Lots of scams and missed shipments lately.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Ripster/search?q=scams OR scamming&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all


Ripster still so salty, after all this time.
8)
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
February 28 2014 19:58 GMT
#6776
Clearly.
[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
March 06 2014 05:53 GMT
#6777
A bit out there, but does anyone know what font CM Storm boards use?
zeratul_jf
Profile Joined October 2011
United States808 Posts
March 06 2014 14:48 GMT
#6778
So my blackwidow has been crapping out on me, and I want to buy a new mechanical keyboard. Backlight would be nice but it doesn't have to be. Any suggestions, or at least anyone know where i can get the Ducky Shine? seems like they are out of stock in the link provided in the OP.
ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
March 06 2014 16:59 GMT
#6779
On March 06 2014 23:48 zeratul_jf wrote:
So my blackwidow has been crapping out on me, and I want to buy a new mechanical keyboard. Backlight would be nice but it doesn't have to be. Any suggestions, or at least anyone know where i can get the Ducky Shine? seems like they are out of stock in the link provided in the OP.


http://www.ebay.com/bhp/ducky-keyboard Ebay is good if you're in the states.

I recommend as often as I can Leopolds, but they may be a bit bland for your tastes if you really like backlit boards. Another tempting option for me was the Noppoo Mini, it is freaking adorable.

http://www.amazon.com/Noppoo-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B00A45WJZA
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
March 06 2014 23:47 GMT
#6780
Unfortunately you're most likely going to have to get it from a individual seller if you want a Ducky Shine since they normally don't produce anymore batches after they are released, so you get it when you can. Fortunately, I did find an alternative site that still has some in stock, just with smaller selection.
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?manufactureid=4689&minorcatid=101&activetab=Vendor

In other news..Razer created the "Razer Green" and "Razer Orange" switches. Seems really silly to me when you look at the numbers and compare them to the Cherry switches... just another marketing scheme that will probably work because people will just take their word for it. They need to fix their quality control before anything else in my honest opinion.
http://www.razerzone.com/press/detail/press-releases/razer-launches-worlds-first-keyboard-mechanical-switch-designed-for-gaming
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