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IvanIvanovich · 8th Jan 2013, 20:56

Yes, the crosspoint is partially colapsed, so it would feel softer. You might be able to fix it, but be extremely careful as it is gold and very soft and really easy to damage beyond all hope. You could always unsolder switch and replace with new if you have to.

GMC · 8th Jan 2013, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by el2k

Thanks mate, I was google searching after my last post and the only info I could find was those GH posts where they were using various different Asus boards and no luck with getting their model M's to work once in Windows.

And.. THESE?

If its ps2 you could try one of these. I bought one for my skidata.
Cheaper than a new mobo...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180836227006

GeorgeK · 8th Jan 2013, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lysol

Yes, the crosspoint is partially colapsed, so it would feel softer. You might be able to fix it, but be extremely careful as it is gold and very soft and really easy to damage beyond all hope. You could always unsolder switch and replace with new if you have to.

That was my thought - there are a couple like that but only 2 iirc...

Anyone got any good suggestions for a good starter soldering kit?

Edit: But in all seriousness - I don't own a soldering iron & would appreciate suggestions!

el2k · 8th Jan 2013, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC

If its ps2 you could try one of these. I bought one for my skidata.
Cheaper than a new mobo...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=180836227006

Thanks but I'd still have to use the DIN to PS/2 converter... and if the PS/2 port can't give enough power, what's the chances of a PCI lane giving more through that card?

I'll wait until I can try my board on another PC and then make a decision!

IvanIvanovich · 8th Jan 2013, 21:10

Also a good suggestion. Though personally if it were me and I verify that it works I would still probably opt for the sdl usb cable. Good for other M like if you happen to get an SSK or something, or decide you don't like BS and want to sell would be a good value add.

Matticus · 8th Jan 2013, 22:16

I just noticed that MechanicalKeyboards.com now do the UK ISO sets of ducky keycaps. Shame there are no white engraved PBT yet. On the Ducky board which has the white engraved PBT, from the pictures it looks as though the Caps and scroll lock have led holes in them which would look poo on my Filco :/

Tangster · 8th Jan 2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by el2k

I did indeed, have tried a few times.

Are there any setting in bios at all to do with PS/2 or anything?

If it is the fact that my motherboard doesn't give enough power to PS/2 then that really sucks.
Sadly only 2 PC's in this house and both use Asus mobos.

Shall have to wait until I go to a friends to test on another computer....

I do also have the G80-1000 coming in the post later this week, this is also DIN, will it require the same amount of power? Therefore rendering it useless with my mobo aswell?

Having to buy a new mobo to keep up with my keyboard needs would be kinda annoying, but I'd be willing to do it

Thanks for any info

Well you can always make a DIN to PS/2 +active power from USB connector.
This is what I think the wiring diagram would be.

Possibly the same thing would also work if you tried plugging your DIN->PS/2 into a PS/2->USB adaptor.

Yorkie · 9th Jan 2013, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matticus

I just noticed that MechanicalKeyboards.com now do the UK ISO sets of ducky keycaps. Shame there are no white engraved PBT yet. On the Ducky board which has the white engraved PBT, from the pictures it looks as though the Caps and scroll lock have led holes in them which would look poo on my Filco :/

I've asked about these a month or so ago, it seems they may not be doing these any more :/

Oh just to add one of my latest purchases,

A Cherry Board with Blacks / Laser with Infill

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 09:23

Yorkie - where'd you score that puppy and for how much? Nice find.

Margon · 9th Jan 2013, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie

I've asked about these a month or so ago, it seems they may not be doing these any more :/

Oh just to add one of my latest purchases,

A Cherry Board with Blacks / Laser with Infill

I really want one of these boards and there funky glow in the dark keys, I just want an ANSI one and I can't seem to find them anywhere

Lenny - Amazon had some raptors a couple of weeks ago but I don't know if they are still there.

edit: it be german http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raptor-Gamin...7727524&sr=8-5

Spreadie · 9th Jan 2013, 09:54

The were plenty of 1x1 modifiers in the grab bags - might be worthwhile grabbing one of those German boards and re-capping it.

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 10:08

Yeah I got quite a lot of 1x1 white-on-black mods.

Only problem for me with the German K1 (well, two problems) is 1: it's German, and 2: no idea what the switches are. I am definitely interested tho...

GeorgeK · 9th Jan 2013, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyRhys

no idea what the switches are.

I think it's got blacks

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 10:18

Depends where you look mate - I think it's got browns

(Note: the Hexus review shows the German version)

GeorgeK · 9th Jan 2013, 10:23

Good point...

Useless amazon listing is useless...

Edit: Meant to say this yesterday, but they really are looking fantastic Lysol - can't wait to get my hands on mine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lysol

I even had some keycap set made up for US Intl, you can see what it offer...

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 12:00

Spreadie's caps arrived today... Now I'm almost fully kitted out with white-on-blacks (with the exception of a bright blue Caps Lock and a bright orange Enter, but hey it could be far worse).

Waiting on more 1.25 mods coming in and I'm 99% there.

Where are the rest of these group buy keycap pictures?!

Spreadie · 9th Jan 2013, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyRhys

Spreadie's caps arrived today... Now I'm almost fully kitted out with white-on-blacks (with the exception of a bright blue Caps Lock and a bright orange Enter, but hey it could be far worse).

Glad they got there quickly, mate.

I thought you had a black enter key in your grab bag pic?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyRhys

Where are the rest of these group buy keycap pictures?!

Don't! Margo must be nigh on suicidal, waiting for his.

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 12:13

Hahah

And that "black" ISO Enter was in fact very dark gray so I decided not to keep it... mark1903 got it last night. I'd be quite happy with the orange Enter that fuss has.

I'm getting a really itchy trigger finger for buying a mech keyboard now though...

Teelzebub · 9th Jan 2013, 12:31

LennyRhys · 9th Jan 2013, 12:38

Teel - the ones at the top look very light... are they mostly black?

8th Jan 2013, 20:56	#10681
IvanIvanovich будет глотать вашу душу. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,751	Yes, the crosspoint is partially colapsed, so it would feel softer. You might be able to fix it, but be extremely careful as it is gold and very soft and really easy to damage beyond all hope. You could always unsolder switch and replace with new if you have to. __________________ [end of line] intel i5-750 \| evga p55 sli \| 8gb mushkin blackline \| evga gtx670 \| 240gb mushkin chronos dx \| creative titanium hd \| mushkin 580w \| gh60 custom \| logitech mx revolution \| achieva shimian qh270

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IvanIvanovich будет глотать вашу душу. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,751	Also a good suggestion. Though personally if it were me and I verify that it works I would still probably opt for the sdl usb cable. Good for other M like if you happen to get an SSK or something, or decide you don't like BS and want to sell would be a good value add. __________________ [end of line] intel i5-750 \| evga p55 sli \| 8gb mushkin blackline \| evga gtx670 \| 240gb mushkin chronos dx \| creative titanium hd \| mushkin 580w \| gh60 custom \| logitech mx revolution \| achieva shimian qh270

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Matticus ... Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,020	I just noticed that MechanicalKeyboards.com now do the UK ISO sets of ducky keycaps. Shame there are no white engraved PBT yet. On the Ducky board which has the white engraved PBT, from the pictures it looks as though the Caps and scroll lock have led holes in them which would look poo on my Filco :/ __________________ ::i5 - 750::P55M-UD2::8GB Corsair::5850::CM Silent Pro Gold::F3 1TB::OCZ Vertex 2E:: ::giffgaff::

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Spreadie No disassemble! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: an island in the south Posts: 5,264	The were plenty of 1x1 modifiers in the grab bags - might be worthwhile grabbing one of those German boards and re-capping it. __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes! 2500K\|Gene-Z\|8GB\|670\|X-Fi\|V1200+\|3007WFP-HC\|M4\|F3\|MK-85\|G500\|EK Full Ni\|FC670\|D5\|360 GTS\|240 UT60

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9th Jan 2013, 10:08	#10692
LennyRhys Silenced Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 3,387	Yeah I got quite a lot of 1x1 white-on-black mods. Only problem for me with the German K1 (well, two problems) is 1: it's German, and 2: no idea what the switches are. I am definitely interested tho... __________________ i7 930 @ 4.2 :: Gigabyte X58 USB3 :: 6GB Elpida @ 1528MHz 6-7-6-18-1T GTX480 SE :: Toughpower 775w :: 320GB & 2TB :: Cherry G80-3000HSMGB

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LennyRhys Silenced Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 3,387	Depends where you look mate - I think it's got browns (Note: the Hexus review shows the German version) __________________ i7 930 @ 4.2 :: Gigabyte X58 USB3 :: 6GB Elpida @ 1528MHz 6-7-6-18-1T GTX480 SE :: Toughpower 775w :: 320GB & 2TB :: Cherry G80-3000HSMGB

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LennyRhys Silenced Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 3,387	Spreadie's caps arrived today... Now I'm almost fully kitted out with white-on-blacks (with the exception of a bright blue Caps Lock and a bright orange Enter, but hey it could be far worse). Waiting on more 1.25 mods coming in and I'm 99% there. Where are the rest of these group buy keycap pictures?! __________________ i7 930 @ 4.2 :: Gigabyte X58 USB3 :: 6GB Elpida @ 1528MHz 6-7-6-18-1T GTX480 SE :: Toughpower 775w :: 320GB & 2TB :: Cherry G80-3000HSMGB

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LennyRhys Silenced Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 3,387	Hahah And that "black" ISO Enter was in fact very dark gray so I decided not to keep it... mark1903 got it last night. I'd be quite happy with the orange Enter that fuss has. I'm getting a really itchy trigger finger for buying a mech keyboard now though... __________________ i7 930 @ 4.2 :: Gigabyte X58 USB3 :: 6GB Elpida @ 1528MHz 6-7-6-18-1T GTX480 SE :: Toughpower 775w :: 320GB & 2TB :: Cherry G80-3000HSMGB

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