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Khers

08 Feb 2017, 14:26

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Fancy dress for one of the Ms. Thanks a bunch, yangdaddy!

aeneas36

08 Feb 2017, 18:44

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Menuhin

08 Feb 2017, 21:47

The post right above is a classic GH build - very pretty indeed. 8-)
The 2nd post above of IBM Model M is on the other hand, (almost) a reflection of DT - minimally intrusive to the classics. 8-)
hypkx wrote: Linear cherry switches (or clones) are my favorites.
Zelio housings with gateron clear stems, 45g springs.
I would install clear keycaps on it, but there are no clear keycaps with iso german layout :) . NerD60 I soldered self uv smd leds on it.
No bluegaloo mods, TA GMK mods with TA typewriter alphas and yes uv leds.
Remembered and found something for your total translucent build:

Transparent caps with ISO (ENTER) layout, but still not sure about the 1.25u L_SHIFT.
I wanted to buy this set (in 'OEM' profile) for a long time :oops: , leider, a UK web store has their (MaxKeyboard) products but not their two blank sets (I use the HHKB + some non-standard layout). IIRC, polycarbonate (PC) caps has a softer than PBT property but unlike ABS caps, will not be 'shined' over usage, just like POM caps and PBT caps.
Clear Translucent:
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-universa ... blank.html
Black Translucent:
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-104-105- ... p-set.html

Edit: One other reason that I like particularly their black translucent set is that the caps look almost just like normal PBT caps when the LEDs are off, however, the LED light will shine through them easily.
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hypkx
Chasing the Dream

08 Feb 2017, 22:04

Thanks, but the problem is that I can't type on blank keycaps :) .

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seebart
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08 Feb 2017, 22:07

Very nice Khers, looks like new. :shock:

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Menuhin

08 Feb 2017, 22:14

If these Polycarbonate caps can be laser engraved like these
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Then you can have the best of both worlds.

My favorite set of key caps is the Cherry POM blank key cap set. The problem of POM is, doubleshot is difficult and almost non-existing, and dye-sub is only for PBT. Perhaps laser engraving on POM caps can be a compromised solution.

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seebart
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08 Feb 2017, 22:33

I have a couple of engraved sets, my Ducky set looks a lot like that:

keyboards-f2/ducky-pbt-keycap-set-laser ... 20engraved

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Menuhin

08 Feb 2017, 22:48

seebart wrote: I have a couple of engraved sets, my Ducky set looks a lot like that:

keyboards-f2/ducky-pbt-keycap-set-laser ... 20engraved
Dang..! Those PBT caps are super thick! :shock:

Didn't know seebart also occasionally collect modern keyboard stuff. ;)

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seebart
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08 Feb 2017, 22:53

Menuhin wrote:
seebart wrote: I have a couple of engraved sets, my Ducky set looks a lot like that:

keyboards-f2/ducky-pbt-keycap-set-laser ... 20engraved
Dang..! Those PBT caps are super thick! :shock:

Didn't know seebart also occasionally collect modern keyboard stuff. ;)
Yes I do also need some "new school" keyboards, you know more for daily normal life... ;) :mrgreen:

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ZepeliN

09 Feb 2017, 18:17

Wuauuuu :o

Muirium wrote: Despite what people think, it takes a real man to wear pink.

Meanwhile, my primary beast of late: a prototype NovaTouch with Round 4 SPH caps…
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Mmm… that guy's a jerk!

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alh84001
v.001

09 Feb 2017, 19:12

ZepeliN wrote: Wuauuuu :o

Muirium wrote: Despite what people think, it takes a real man to wear pink.
That's some necro :) I'm actually toying with an idea of a naked F XT, with top plate painted pink, lillac or most probably purple. My GF thinks it's for her, but we won't break that illusion she's living in :lol:

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caligo

09 Feb 2017, 20:05

alh84001 wrote:
ZepeliN wrote: Wuauuuu :o

Muirium wrote: Despite what people think, it takes a real man to wear pink.
That's some necro :) I'm actually toying with an idea of a naked F XT, with top plate painted pink, lillac or most probably purple. My GF thinks it's for her, but we won't break that illusion she's living in :lol:
Well to be fair, pink was considered a rather manly color up till the early 1900s. You could still read advice like this in 1918:
The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl
If one waits long enough, the pendulum is bound to swing the other way as is the case with most fashion trends. Or just screw the norms and go for pink anyway, because it's a nice color. :D

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alh84001
v.001

09 Feb 2017, 20:14

I was actually aware of that. It's just that I, for whatever reason, don't like pink per se. I do however find it nice in some applications. Dark purple, OTOH, is quite nice all by itself :)

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t!ng
Awake Sheep

10 Feb 2017, 10:25

My daily driver for weeks now:
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gogusrl

10 Feb 2017, 10:30

looks awesome. what keyboard is that ?

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t!ng
Awake Sheep

10 Feb 2017, 10:44

It's this one:
keyboards-f2/plum-nano75-electrastatic- ... 13845.html

Here's more info about its current programmed layout:
post356663.html#p356663

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zslane

10 Feb 2017, 18:58

Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
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t!ng
Awake Sheep

10 Feb 2017, 20:51

I like your arrow cluster.

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Ail

10 Feb 2017, 21:01

t!ng wrote: My daily driver for weeks now:
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Looks great with those caps man. Giving me the itch!

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Menuhin

10 Feb 2017, 21:14

zslane wrote: Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
The case looks like it is made of leather.

I believe matching the legend color of key caps is very important for the aesthetics of a keyboard.
And the arrow IJKL cluster can apply only in DSA (or R3 SA) profile. Nicely done here. :geek:

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zslane

10 Feb 2017, 22:25

Menuhin wrote:
zslane wrote: Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
The case looks like it is made of leather.
Yeah, that's an interesting optical illusion. What you're actually seeing is the aluminum case of the Pok3r resting on a Grifiti Slim wrist pad turned upside down. What appears to be leather stitching is really just the neoprene hatching pattern peeking out.

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Orpheo

12 Feb 2017, 12:39

zslane wrote: Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
That is very tasteful dyeing of PBT key set!

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Orpheo

12 Feb 2017, 12:40

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zslane

12 Feb 2017, 18:38

Orpheo wrote:
zslane wrote: Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
That is very tasteful dyeing of PBT key set!
Dyeing?

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Orpheo

12 Feb 2017, 21:00

zslane wrote:
Orpheo wrote:
zslane wrote: Blues Traveller:
blues_traveller_pok3r.jpg
That is very tasteful dyeing of PBT key set!
Dyeing?
Oh I thought you custom dyed the keycaps!

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zslane

12 Feb 2017, 21:32

No. They are stock PBT keycaps from the PMK webstore. I'm way too lazy to dye keycaps. :mrgreen:

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.Citizenation

13 Feb 2017, 22:30

Orpheo wrote:Image
So sexy :D

When I met you in the summer.

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seebart
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13 Feb 2017, 23:01

.Citizenation wrote: So sexy :D

When I met you in the summer.
:o :oops:

Wow, you two seem to know each other...well. ;) :lol:

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.Citizenation

13 Feb 2017, 23:12

seebart wrote:
.Citizenation wrote: So sexy :D

When I met you in the summer.
:o :oops:

Wow, you two seem to know each other...well. ;) :lol:
I'm talking about the keyboard bro, XD

When I met you in the summer.

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seebart
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13 Feb 2017, 23:15

.Citizenation wrote:
seebart wrote:
.Citizenation wrote: So sexy :D

When I met you in the summer.
:o :oops:

Wow, you two seem to know each other...well. ;) :lol:
I'm talking about the keyboard bro, XD

When I met you in the summer.
I know...still sounds like a serious affair. :lol:

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