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Peripherals Mechanical Keyboards

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Raptor77, 27 Dec 2011.

  1. jizwizard

    jizwizard Modder

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    Just picked up my first mech keyboard. Corsair k70 rgb rapidfire. Bloody hell this thing is sensitive lol
     
  2. CrapBag

    CrapBag Multimodder

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    Your looking at 3mm flangeless leds.

    My daughter wanted cyan and they were uber expensive in this country to do a whole board.

    I did test fit some non flangeless and they didn't seem to cause any fouling etc so not sure why they have to be flangeless.

    Again though watch out for voltages as I wanted to change the reds in my qpad for blues but due to the higher voltage required by blue leds it wasn't possible as they just didn't light.
     
  3. VipersGratitude

    VipersGratitude Multimodder

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    Chanced upon this. Didn't watch it, but maybe it'll inform someone

     
  4. Lankius Maximus

    Lankius Maximus Minimodder

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    Has anyone had a chance to have a look at the Ducky Air yet? I love the 65% form factor in general and had considered getting involved on the next White Fox drop because of it but this could be perfect.
     
  5. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    I ordered one of these, just for fun:)
    With blue switches

    [​IMG]
     
  6. CrapBag

    CrapBag Multimodder

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    Okay im finally in a position to offer up my modded key switch tester.

    Before i do though, i need some key caps to replace the non distinct ones that come with it as standard.

    For what ever reason I have grown attached to it but its not doing me any favours and i feel i need to give back to the forum i love so much.

    So if anyone has some key caps to spare then please drop me a pm.

    Once the caos have been fitted then i will sell the tester for £10, then every time it gets sold on a £ should be deducted so eventually it becomes the property of bit tech and anyone can try out different switches for just the cost of postage.
     
  7. TaZ

    TaZ What's a Dremel?

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    Hi crapbag. Once you get keycaps sorted I'll gladly buy it and then pass it on when finished. I still haven't taken the plunge on a board yet as I keep thinking it's a lot of money to spend on a "what if" as to whether or not I like that particular spring or not so this would be great

    Sent from my Xperia Z5
     
  8. Hzza

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    How many and what sort of caps are you after? I've got spares coming out of my trumpet, let me know your requirements and I can probably sort you out with something.
     
  9. Vault-Tec

    Vault-Tec Green Plastic Watering Can

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    I never got my keys. Super annoyed, he waited 3 weeks before just refunding me with no explanation.

    Grrr.
     
  10. MadGinga

    MadGinga oooh whats this do?

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    Have dressed up my Poker II (thanks HackJoe) with Nostalgia black and orange keycaps (thanks GeorgeK)...
    [​IMG]
    Just waiting on the orange/black paracord braided cable to match... :D
     
  11. Hzza

    Hzza Minimodder

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    Nostalgia was a great set, both from colour way and a caps included sense. I kind of regret selling mine but it was too nice to be sat in a box under my desk.
     
  12. MadGinga

    MadGinga oooh whats this do?

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    If anyone is interested, I'm selling my KB Paradise V60 GTR (gateron brown) and some ANSI keycaps in the MP...
     
  13. DragunovHUN

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    I'm not perfectly clear on why you say it's a clone. Are you referring to the set by Signature Plastics as the original? Or are you saying they're not even Tai Haos?
     
  14. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    It's not the CTRL[ALT] SP or GMK set is what I mean. Ergo a clone!

    EDIT: This is an original C[A] SP set:

    [​IMG]

    (Photo taken with a potato. I'm using that board right now.)
     
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  15. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    So using ANSI keyboard, how can I get pound symbol?
    Using TKL keyboard... so no tenkey bit..
     
  16. Yslen

    Yslen Lord of the Twenty-Seventh Circle

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    Add the UK language as a secondary input method in windows, use Win + Space to toggle to it then Shift + 3, then toggle back. I find it's about the same as doing the ALT code on the numpad once you get used to it.
     
  17. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    How can I permanently assign a different keyboard layout to a USB keyboard?
    I have UK layout assigned to my laptop keyboard, but I would like to change it to ANSI US when plug my mech to USB.
     
  18. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Thanks! This is easy now on ANSI keyboard. Cool:)
     
  19. Vault-Tec

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    Waited three weeks for my keys only to get a refund with no explanation. And I accidentally left him good feedback just to top it all off.

    I think I've found the same set on Amazon USA so I will get my mate to order those and send them on to me.
     
  20. GeorgeK

    GeorgeK Swinging the banhammer Super Moderator

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    you can have those tp ones for 40 delivered if you still want?
     

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