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Ok so 3 days ago I bought CM QF rapid with reds. My previous keyboard was tt meka with black, i switched it because after one year I decided that the feel of blacks really pisses me off.
But apart from that the cm qf is just lightyears ahead of tt meka, the overall build quality is much better, keycaps don't feel like being made out of cheap plastic (not mentioning that keycaps on my tt meka were a bit loose - sometimes they would just fall off during gaming). Also the "body" of qf is much better. The only cons of qf that I've found are very stiff cable, and that somehow my (left) alt-tab doesn't work anymore lol.
I wish I've never bought meka srsly, same cost but the quality of qf is a different league
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I'm getting a Filco grey colored w mx blue. Putting on my spare mx brown keys.
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On February 02 2013 22:57 hXc_ wrote:I bought it at a local small car parts shop, managed by 60 yo guy, they don't have a website  . Just go to nearest car parts shop, ask for o-rings, they'll show you a case with different diameters, find one that suit's you, buy 100 of them that's all
You also want to make sure that they are pretty soft, I got some 70O (or was it 70A) and they were barely softer than the plastic so I didnt gain much sound reduction.
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On February 03 2013 14:44 Blaec wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2013 22:57 hXc_ wrote:I bought it at a local small car parts shop, managed by 60 yo guy, they don't have a website . Just go to nearest car parts shop, ask for o-rings, they'll show you a case with different diameters, find one that suit's you, buy 100 of them that's all You also want to make sure that they are pretty soft, I got some 70O (or was it 70A) and they were barely softer than the plastic so I didnt gain much sound reduction.
actually I didn't bought them for sound reduction (but they did reduce it quite a bit ) but rather for bottoming-out height reduction.
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Ordered HPE tenkeyless today, I can't wait to get it. I should really sell my fullsize Filco and 6Gv2, since I really don't use them.
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HPE? Do they have a website?
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On February 04 2013 05:13 KAB00000000M wrote:
HPE? Do they have a website?
You can get them from Qtans store. Just do a google search.
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i would have your opinion about the HPE, since you have a other mech boards too !
i'll stay here untill you post a comment about it :p
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I would recommend Qtan. Reliable seller who's catered to the geekhack community for awhile.
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On February 04 2013 07:18 RoranRock wrote:
i would have your opinion about the HPE, since you have a other mech boards too !
i'll stay here untill you post a comment about it :p
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On January 20 2013 20:12 Blaec wrote:Show nested quote +On January 20 2013 18:22 RoranRock wrote:
Hi everyone,
I don't have more the 100$-120$ to spend in a keyboard and i'm looking for a simple, regular layout and not cherry black switch keyboard. Living in europe, i finaly find the qtan5370's ebay store and there is several interesting price for mech board.
Here my question : what is the quality of the HPE and Keycool keayboard (compared to a G6v2 or a zowie celeritas for exemple)
Also, do you guys have informations about the ducky 2018, it's selled in the ebay store but no pictures of the keyboard and i can't find information about it...
Sry for that if this question have been already asked but i don't want to read 243 pages :p No idea about the Ducky Here is some info on the others. Cheap chinese knockoff, probably have troubles with the keycaps legends wearing off etc. But might be a good choice if its cheap enough
Qtan says this:
I have it in stock already.
If you in somewhere has easy access to CM storm, CM might be better but I am quite sure this one has at least the same built quality as CM
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As something of a keyboard fanatic, I'd like to share a project and review with you guys.
I got an IBM Model F/AT in the mail a few days ago. It looks like this:
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I also got this:
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So, what's the logical course of action? Take it apart, of course! 
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The metal plate on which the keys themselves (top left) rest was ridiculously rusty, as you can probably tell. Inspired by epiguru's project of the same nature, I endeavored to do the same thing. So after twenty minutes of sanding, a phosphoric acid bath and neutralization, and two coats of rustproof spray, this was the result:
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I also did some simple rewiring to install the (pinned) Teensy 2.0 in order to convert it to an NKRO, USB, fully customizable keyboard:
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Now with that out of the way, I could convert the archaic AT layout to something more ANSI-like:
With the springs installed:
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A close-up of the result HaaTa's Big Backspace Mod (much thanks to my dead Model M!):
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And the final product, converted to the carpalx QFMLWY layout with some customization:
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(The arrows pointing to Tab and the right Ctrl are Alt keys, makes Alt-Tabbing a breeze!)
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As for the feel of the board, frankly, it's typing heaven. The sound is like a cross between a Model M and Cherry Blue, and all of the complaints levied against Unicomps and Model M's are far less apparent. The actuation force feels significantly lower than my Unicomp (65 vs 95 grams, measured in nickels), leading to a much smoother but still utterly deliberate typing experience. I'm in love with this board, and hope it outlasts me
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FOR THE FUTURE:
- secure the Teensy chip better (it's tightly dangling but not secure)
- add real Alt keys by drilling holes in the metal plate and fitting a smaller Space Bar in
- find pin-stabilized "+" and "Enter" keys on the Numpad
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Nice buckling
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I am looking for a backlit mechanical with Brown, Red, or clear switches, that is well made and has PBT keycaps. I prefer doubleshots as well.
The deck legend seems to be the closest to what i want but the flat profile of the keys scares me.. (i like keyboards where the keys form 'steps' if you look at the various rows from the side). I'd really love to get a ducky shine but none of them have PBT keycaps. (yet). Does anyone know if these are forthcoming? Should i just wait? It seems like mechanical keyboards are picking up steam and as 2013 rolls forward maybe something closer to what i want will be out soon..
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On February 06 2013 05:55 Xaanix wrote:
I am looking for a backlit mechanical with Brown, Red, or clear switches, that is well made and has PBT keycaps. I prefer doubleshots as well.
The deck legend seems to be the closest to what i want but the flat profile of the keys scares me.. (i like keyboards where the keys form 'steps' if you look at the various rows from the side). I'd really love to get a ducky shine but none of them have PBT keycaps. (yet). Does anyone know if these are forthcoming? Should i just wait? It seems like mechanical keyboards are picking up steam and as 2013 rolls forward maybe something closer to what i want will be out soon..
Backlit PBTs are pretty rare. Haven't heard anything about Ducky coming out with anything, but maybe you can pick up aftermarket caps like these.
You could also just get regular PBT caps and rely on the leakage of light around them.
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On February 06 2013 14:15 Blaec wrote:Backlit PBTs are pretty rare. Haven't heard anything about Ducky coming out with anything, but maybe you can pick up aftermarket caps like these. You could also just get regular PBT caps and rely on the leakage of light around them.
I actually love those keycaps, i'm going to get that set, along with the ducky shine II tenkeyless, which i just ordered.
Thanks for the advice!!
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Thanks for sharing Ennui. I'll link your post to the OP.
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I wish they started making the "year of the rabbit" limited editions from Ducky. I would buy 2 of them immediately. Do anyone know if there are any left at any stores online? I think it is the perfect keyboard for me.
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I want the Quickfire TK with browns goddamn it!! Its taking FOREVER for new shipments to become available.
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On February 07 2013 20:52 llIH wrote:
I wish they started making the "year of the rabbit" limited editions from Ducky. I would buy 2 of them immediately. Do anyone know if there are any left at any stores online? I think it is the perfect keyboard for me.
those stuff of year of XXX are usually limited in number in stock.. 
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