deskthority

7bit, I've just been reviewing my order and I don't think I ever had an answer to this question. I'd also like three sets of white on black keys to enable CAPS LOCK and CTRL to be swapped. Is it possible to order the above keys individually, or are they only available as part of a kit? The symbols ...

The problem is that I already own three sets of Cherry double shot keycaps. However, for some weird reason known only to Cherry, the three Windows keys are not double shot, and I don't like Windows keys anyway. I therefore need three sets of SUPER/META keys to complete my existing sets. However, I ...

I very much doubt that it will have a square label. From the year of manufacture and the drainage holes on the underside I'd say It's almost certainly a blue label and therefore not particularly rare. However, NIB examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find so I'd be tempted to keep it in a...

Yes, buy the spring and the switch top, switch bottom, and the stem come for free, at the same price as a regular switch. :-) Yeah, I guess there's always that option. But joking aside, I think they're just too expensive. I might buy a few of each just to see what they feel like, but $0.60 per swit...

Is is possible to buy just the springs for the red switches (obviously at a much lower cost)? I've got a few MX black boards coming my way and it would be nice to be able to convert one or two of them to "ghetto" red.

Why not just swap CAPS LOCK and CTRL around? It's a very common mod in the Linux/Unix world. If you're using Gnome you don't even need to mess around with creating a custom keymap because there's already an option to swap those keys built in to the keyboard preferences app.

The aluminium case sounds nice but surely plate mounting the switches should be a higher priority.

Here's a picture of the UK version of the 6gv2. For some bizarre reason known only to Steelseries, they've swapped the #~ key with the less often used `¬| key. If I ever bought one and wanted to fit custom keycaps, I'd be tempted to swap those keys back to their correct positions by internally rewir...

7bit, regarding the 6gv2, there might be keys to be added in the FR kits as well. As shown on the photo below, its layout is unusual even for FR freaks : http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5496098833_2c44ca92c9.jpg Is there something you can do about it ? The UK layout also deviates much further f...

I think a display would be overkill and would add to the cost. However, it would be useful to have the facility to pre-program a number of different keymaps into the device in advance, and then have some dip switches on the board itself to switch between them.

Yes it's already been done, but without a display. One of these days I intend to build one because I like to swap CAPS LOCK and CTRL.

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Are there any differences between the USB- and the PS/2-version other than the plug? Is one version generally in a better shape than the other? I could use both on my PC, but I think I would like a USB-version since I could use this on my netbook as well, but if there is no difference whatsoever qu...

The problem is that I already own three sets of Cherry double shot keycaps. However, for some weird reason known only to Cherry, the three Windows keys are not double shot, and I don't like Windows keys anyway. I therefore need three sets of SUPER/META keys to complete my existing sets. However, I ...

Is the following order code correct if I want a dolch replica set for a Steelseries 6GV2 board? ROUND3/STANDARD ROUND3/SPACELEO ROUND3/LRET ROUND3/SHIFT175 ROUND3/VERTBSLASH Or does the STANDARD set allready include the 4th row 1.75 units shift and slash key? ROUND3/STANDARD ROUND3/SPACELEO ROUND3/...

I will know the prices only AFTER I got the invoice for the order which will some days later. Then, prices will get down again and people can decide if they want to order even more or get a refund .... Based on previous rounds, and the number of keycaps ordered so far, how much do you think the pri...

7bit, would it be possible to allow the option of purchasing SUPER and META keys as individual keys? I need a few but can't justify buying several modifier kits to get them. bump 2xSuper and 1x Meta are already part of the Standard kits. Don't see your problem. The problem is that I already own thr...

grasshopper wrote:7bit, would it be possible to allow the option of purchasing SUPER and META keys as individual keys? I need a few but can't justify buying several modifier kits to get them.

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For the 436782506432nd time: You always add more stuff! If you order somwthing, which is already ordered, only the quantitiy is overwritten. OK. I've now added an extra spacebar to my order. I've got to say that the cost of this exercise is beginning to scare me slightly. I'm now up to $94 plus shi...

This might be a stupid question, but how do you amend an existing order? I've ordered a standard kit that will initially be used on a G80-1800 keyboard. But it occurs to me that I might want to transfer them to another keyboard at some point. So to keep my options open, I'd like to order another sp...

This might be a stupid question, but how do you amend an existing order? I've ordered a standard kit that will initially be used on a G80-1800 keyboard. But it occurs to me that I might want to transfer them to another keyboard at some point. So to keep my options open, I'd like to order another spa...

7bit, would it be possible to allow the option of purchasing SUPER and META keys as individual keys? I need a few but can't justify buying several modifier kits to get them.

Dolch-scheme sphericals would also look nice ... http://deskthority.net/w/images/thumb/4/48/SpectraVideo_SV328_001.jpg/640px-SpectraVideo_SV328_001.jpg http://deskthority.net/w/images/thumb/4/44/SpectraVideo_SV328_002.jpg/640px-SpectraVideo_SV328_002.jpg yes yes yesss Oooo that is indeed quite nice...

You would need a new controller that is an XT controller and incomatable with PCs. There is a something in the wiki on GH to make one out of a teensy. I think i could do that, i have an understanding of electronics and soldering in general. But then again is it really worth buying a teensy just to ...

To figure out if it's spring or stabilizer, have you tried fitting a 1-unit key in place of the keypad enter? No need. It turned out to be an easy fix. I removed the switch and noticed that the stabiliser was very slightly bent in the middle. I was tempted to try and straighten it out using some pl...

I have to say my experiences lead me to a different conclusion. I own an old Cherry keyboard (probably a G80-1000 but I'm not 100% sure) fitted with PCB mounted black switches. I recently had the chance to compare it with a Steelseries 6v2 and a Filco fitted with blacks. There was really no comparis...

That's crazy. Ebay prices seem to exist in a world of their own these days.

It arrived yesterday and I'm pleased to say that overall it's not too shabby. I'll start with the bad news. The ESC Keycap was missing and the numpad enter key was permanently depressed. I think possibly the stabiliser had come out of position. I managed to prise the key up and I reseated the stabil...

From those pictures they look in pretty decent condition.

I ordered four USB models yesterday. I had no luck contacting the seller but CeeSA kindly agreed to act as a proxy.

I'll let you guys know what they're like once they arrive.

I have a preference for the Noppoo.

I don't know anything about the PLU brand, and Pokers don't have plate mounted switches which is a deal breaker for me.

yes, of course. Here it is: G80-1851LUCDE-0 As far as I can see it's just an ordinary 1800 with lasered pbt keycaps, German layout and an USB-Connector. Thanks. I was trying to ascertain whether the keyboards are USB only or USB and PS/2 combined. The Geekhack wiki is slightly ambiguous on this poi...