minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
Worth noting: if you install dampener rings (basically, tiny rubber washers to soften the "bottoming out" thud) on a keyboard with Browns, it becomes extremely quiet, with a slightly shorter travel distance.
My WASD Keyboard is set up this way and I love it.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
Bookmarking this dead thread was worth it, it seems.
It actually looks nice. What the flying fuck at the price though.
It's a real old typewriter, of course it looks nice. And I assume the price is because they would have to fit sensors to every key mechanism somehow, and then a logic board to decode it all.
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
Bookmarking this dead thread was worth it, it seems.
It actually looks nice. What the flying fuck at the price though.
It's a real old typewriter, of course it looks nice. And I assume the price is because they would have to fit sensors to every key mechanism somehow, and then a logic board to decode it all.
And don't forget to factor in the insufferable hipster marketing budget.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
oh, here's this thread. i couldn't find it earlier.
Due to an unfortunate occurance i've got some sticky spilled on my Leopold. everything is working as it should except the spacebar(of fucking course) which is sticking. Bad.
I've disassembled and wiped everything down as best I can, but the way this board is built the bar that connects the two side springs to the actual switch for the spacebar is recessed between the plastic top the switches sit on and the board that stuff is soldered to. Short of desoldering(which i am nowhere near competent enough to do) i cannot get it apart to clean that area, and i'm pretty sure that's the problem.
So, anyone have experience/recommendations on a way to salvage this thing? I'm typing on it right now but it's driving me nuts, and is basically worthless in any games.
Cherry blue switches, no USB hub built in although the scroll and caps locks have LEDs in 'em, if that makes a difference. As it is right now i'm going to need a new board because I can't really use this one for long without getting frustrated at how bad the spacebar has become.
oh, here's this thread. i couldn't find it earlier.
Due to an unfortunate occurance i've got some sticky spilled on my Leopold. everything is working as it should except the spacebar(of fucking course) which is sticking. Bad.
I've disassembled and wiped everything down as best I can, but the way this board is built the bar that connects the two side springs to the actual switch for the spacebar is recessed between the plastic top the switches sit on and the board that stuff is soldered to. Short of desoldering(which i am nowhere near competent enough to do) i cannot get it apart to clean that area, and i'm pretty sure that's the problem.
So, anyone have experience/recommendations on a way to salvage this thing? I'm typing on it right now but it's driving me nuts, and is basically worthless in any games.
Cherry blue switches, no USB hub built in although the scroll and caps locks have LEDs in 'em, if that makes a difference. As it is right now i'm going to need a new board because I can't really use this one for long without getting frustrated at how bad the spacebar has become.
you could try putting it through a dishwasher on a rinse cycle with no soap, and cold water if possible, as long as you make sure it's all dry before plugging it back in you'll be fine.
oh, here's this thread. i couldn't find it earlier.
Due to an unfortunate occurance i've got some sticky spilled on my Leopold. everything is working as it should except the spacebar(of fucking course) which is sticking. Bad.
I've disassembled and wiped everything down as best I can, but the way this board is built the bar that connects the two side springs to the actual switch for the spacebar is recessed between the plastic top the switches sit on and the board that stuff is soldered to. Short of desoldering(which i am nowhere near competent enough to do) i cannot get it apart to clean that area, and i'm pretty sure that's the problem.
So, anyone have experience/recommendations on a way to salvage this thing? I'm typing on it right now but it's driving me nuts, and is basically worthless in any games.
Cherry blue switches, no USB hub built in although the scroll and caps locks have LEDs in 'em, if that makes a difference. As it is right now i'm going to need a new board because I can't really use this one for long without getting frustrated at how bad the spacebar has become.
I'm sure someone over at geekhack.org would be able to tell you if you didn't find anything.
I tried dripping a bit on the effected area, my next step if no one has a better idea is to dunk the whole board and just actuate the stuck key a whole bunch to hopefully clear it. Then let it dry all night even though it should evaporate quickly.
The resistance on the BlackWidow Stealth, combined with Diablo 3, is fucking up my left pinky. I broke this finger once, and the heavy use of left Shift is bringing the pain back. I may have to switch back to the Quickfire with the Cherry Blues. But I still love my Blackwidow.
Looking at the Thermaltake Meka G1 keyboard and it has pad printed keys. Never used a mechanical keyboard yet, so my question is: How easy would it be to replace the keycaps once they start wearing (preferably with something that wont rub off so easy)? Will any Cherry MX keycap work?
having just earlier today pulled all the keys off my board and put 'em back on, cherry keycaps are trivial to change
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
edited May 2012
Yep, it's literally just a matter of lifting until they pop off. Nothing tricky about it. Some of the larger keys will use little stabilizer bars that you have to carefully unhook as you pull them apart, but they're not terribly difficult either. And cherry keycaps are pretty much universal. You'll be able to buy new ones online and they'll be sure to fit fine.
Glad to see this thread resurrected. It led me to buy a Das Keyboard Silent (cherry brown) I found on sale, and now I'm a complete mechanical keyboard convert. Elitist, even. I already bought a second one to have at work, on my own dime. I think I quite literally cringe a little when I have to hop over to someone else's membrane keyboard to help them with something.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Glad to see this thread resurrected. It led me to buy a Das Keyboard Silent (cherry brown) I found on sale, and now I'm a complete mechanical keyboard convert. Elitist, even. I already bought a second one to have at work, on my own dime. I think I quite literally cringe a little when I have to hop over to someone else's membrane keyboard to help them with something.
Hi 5 Das Silent Pro brother. It really is quite the keyboard.
GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited May 2012
Thinking about ordering a set of wasdkeyboard laser etched keycaps for my Das. I can barely read the letters on some of my keys already. Plus I'd like to get dark gray key caps with a blue WASD cluster...so my keyboard would be the shiny black shell, with dark gray and blue keys.
Thinking about ordering a set of wasdkeyboard laser etched keycaps for my Das. I can barely read the letters on some of my keys already. Plus I'd like to get dark gray key caps with a blue WASD cluster...so my keyboard would be the shiny black shell, with dark gray and blue keys.
I'm such a nerd, I ordered my WASD with alternate sets of WASD keys in blue, red, and grey. I can change my fragging colors based on my whims!
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited May 2012
Yeah, so far I have a custom set of dark grey keys, blue WASD and the Zelda triforce as my Windows key.
If I order a set of these from WASD, will they send me the key popper tool, or can I order one from them?
e: Also, which is better for the wear of the key, and not having the lettering fade, laser etched or engraved?
minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
edited May 2012
I believe they only send the free popper with keyboards and maybe full key sets. For smaller sets of key orders, I believe you have to pay for one, which they will sell you.
I can't really see either method fading. The only difference really is the level of contrast. One is more subtle, while the other gets a bit of a contrasting color to the etching. Neither will wear off anytime soon like pad printing will.
Of course, I skipped the decision all together and went for blank keys.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited May 2012
I'm ordering a full key-cap set.
Here's what they will look like (link to WASD's keycap builder):
You are such a nerd. Also I totally wish I could convince my work that I needed a nice mechanical keyboard
You think I'm a nerd now, wait until you see what I updated the 'Menu' key to be in the updated layout I linked.
Ha ok that is pretty funny.
These dell keyboards suck that we have at work. I'd been using my own Apple Bluetooth one but I miss the number pad and print scrn keys
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Well, I can't order these right this very second...buying a new 670, D3 Collector's, a standard copy of D3, a plane ticket for a friend, and a plane ticket for a dog, all in one pay check, leaves a distinct void of spendable cash...
So when I get paid, I am ordering that key cap set.
so today i'm trying soaking my switches and then letting 'em dry.
this may salvage my board but i won't know for sure until tomorrow because fuck trying it out until it's dried overnight.
This means I kinda wanna order another keyboard right now so i can be sure and have it by the weekend. I really like my cherry blues, but i'm thinking maybe i should try something else in case i do manage to save this one.
I'm looking at some reds and some browns and trying to decide right now.
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AlectharAlan ShoreWe're not territorial about that sort of thing, are we?Registered Userregular
Of course, I skipped the decision all together and went for blank keys.
Speaking of insufferable hipsters...
Hey now. You're just jealous of my sexxxxy typing peripheral.
It's true. I'm desperate for the glasses you wear ironically, and your needlessly un-color-coordinated wardrobe.
Really, though, I have some respect for your guys' choice. I could never go blank keycaps. I could type no issue, and depending on the layout the function keys wouldn't be an issue, nor would the numpad, but I can never fucking remember which symbols correspond to which numbers, and when I can't see the top row of number keys I always end up with a tilde when I wanted an exclamation point.
Ah, why did I splurge on a second keyboard. Anyone want to buy a Quickfire Rapid (Cherry Blues) before I put it on Ebay?
It's too tiny! I'm sticking with the BlackWidow Stealth. I blew money on it for no reason. I will sell it for my Razer Naga Hex fund cause I wants it precious.
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My WASD Keyboard is set up this way and I love it.
Yep. They just soften up the sound of the "landing" at the bottom of each keystroke, but you still retain the same typing feel.
Now YOU can be the coolest 'screenwriter' in Starbucks!
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/usb-typewriter?utm_campaign=main+content&utm_medium=email&utm_source=20120515&utm_term=usb+typewriter&spMailingID=4077009&spUserID=MjU2MTA1MDQ1NjAS1&spJobID=125100300&spReportId=MTI1MTAwMzAwS0
It actually looks nice. What the flying fuck at the price though.
It's a real old typewriter, of course it looks nice. And I assume the price is because they would have to fit sensors to every key mechanism somehow, and then a logic board to decode it all.
And don't forget to factor in the insufferable hipster marketing budget.
Due to an unfortunate occurance i've got some sticky spilled on my Leopold. everything is working as it should except the spacebar(of fucking course) which is sticking. Bad.
I've disassembled and wiped everything down as best I can, but the way this board is built the bar that connects the two side springs to the actual switch for the spacebar is recessed between the plastic top the switches sit on and the board that stuff is soldered to. Short of desoldering(which i am nowhere near competent enough to do) i cannot get it apart to clean that area, and i'm pretty sure that's the problem.
So, anyone have experience/recommendations on a way to salvage this thing? I'm typing on it right now but it's driving me nuts, and is basically worthless in any games.
Cherry blue switches, no USB hub built in although the scroll and caps locks have LEDs in 'em, if that makes a difference. As it is right now i'm going to need a new board because I can't really use this one for long without getting frustrated at how bad the spacebar has become.
you could try putting it through a dishwasher on a rinse cycle with no soap, and cold water if possible, as long as you make sure it's all dry before plugging it back in you'll be fine.
I'm sure someone over at geekhack.org would be able to tell you if you didn't find anything.
No idea what the minerals would do to the circuit board but it surely wouldn't be good.
The resistance on the BlackWidow Stealth, combined with Diablo 3, is fucking up my left pinky. I broke this finger once, and the heavy use of left Shift is bringing the pain back. I may have to switch back to the Quickfire with the Cherry Blues. But I still love my Blackwidow.
For replacement keys, I'll plug the guy that made my custom board: http://www.wasdkeyboards.com
They make custom key sets in tons of colors, printed with whatever you want on the keys, with your choice of printing/engraving method.
Hi 5 Das Silent Pro brother. It really is quite the keyboard.
I'm such a nerd, I ordered my WASD with alternate sets of WASD keys in blue, red, and grey. I can change my fragging colors based on my whims!
If I order a set of these from WASD, will they send me the key popper tool, or can I order one from them?
e: Also, which is better for the wear of the key, and not having the lettering fade, laser etched or engraved?
I can't really see either method fading. The only difference really is the level of contrast. One is more subtle, while the other gets a bit of a contrasting color to the etching. Neither will wear off anytime soon like pad printing will.
Of course, I skipped the decision all together and went for blank keys.
Here's what they will look like (link to WASD's keycap builder):
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-v1-custom-keyboard.html?kt=1&k=1&s=3802a790a46bbd07be516237da0ff53d
e: Updated with some changes.
You are such a nerd. Also I totally wish I could convince my work that I needed a nice mechanical keyboard
You think I'm a nerd now, wait until you see what I updated the 'Menu' key to be in the updated layout I linked.
It looks awesome. 8->
Ha ok that is pretty funny.
These dell keyboards suck that we have at work. I'd been using my own Apple Bluetooth one but I miss the number pad and print scrn keys
So when I get paid, I am ordering that key cap set.
this may salvage my board but i won't know for sure until tomorrow because fuck trying it out until it's dried overnight.
This means I kinda wanna order another keyboard right now so i can be sure and have it by the weekend. I really like my cherry blues, but i'm thinking maybe i should try something else in case i do manage to save this one.
I'm looking at some reds and some browns and trying to decide right now.
Speaking of insufferable hipsters...
Battle.net
hey alecthar
I have blank keycaps too!
Hey now. You're just jealous of my sexxxxy typing peripheral.
Ooooh, look who can touch-type. Let's see you try that crap without color-coded WASD keys and raised nibs on "f" and "j".
It's true. I'm desperate for the glasses you wear ironically, and your needlessly un-color-coordinated wardrobe.
Really, though, I have some respect for your guys' choice. I could never go blank keycaps. I could type no issue, and depending on the layout the function keys wouldn't be an issue, nor would the numpad, but I can never fucking remember which symbols correspond to which numbers, and when I can't see the top row of number keys I always end up with a tilde when I wanted an exclamation point.
Battle.net
It's too tiny! I'm sticking with the BlackWidow Stealth. I blew money on it for no reason. I will sell it for my Razer Naga Hex fund cause I wants it precious.