Programmable ortho-linear (matrix) keyboard?

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Kurk

11 Jan 2013, 17:26

Does anybody know of a programmable ortho-linear keyboard (i.e. XY matrix style) that uses switches other than Cherry MX blacks? Most matrix boards are POS keyboards that are plate mounted so a stem transplant is too much of a hassle.

The only one I can think of is the Cherry G80-1950 (MX browns) but its programming software is very old-fashioned. Switching layers is not possible and I haven't even found a way to program key combinations.

rodtang

11 Jan 2013, 17:38

There is a 7x15 plate mounted one with blues.

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Ascaii
The Beard

11 Jan 2013, 17:44

Jarltech boards use blues, but the software is horrible and not even xp compatible.

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

11 Jan 2013, 17:45

Jarltech has, like rodtang says, a 7x15 matrix with MX blues.

I would gladly get rid of the one I have (it is obviously new) for 10€ + shipping.
But don't ask me anything about programming it, I never even tried.

Edit: Ascaii beats me :lol:

rodtang

11 Jan 2013, 17:48

I wasn't gonna say the name of the board 'till tomorrow for whatever reason :evilgeek:

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

11 Jan 2013, 18:05

rodtang wrote:I wasn't gonna say the name of the board 'till tomorrow for whatever reason :evilgeek:
Is this by any chance the reason? :twisted:

rodtang

11 Jan 2013, 18:06

Damn it kbdfr, now Ascaii will beat me.

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

11 Jan 2013, 18:09

Another DT member got one for 1€ a few days ago. Good price, if you ask me :lol:

mintberryminuscrunch

11 Jan 2013, 20:12

kbdfr wrote:Another DT member got one for 1€ a few days ago. Good price, if you ask me :lol:
Don't know who you are talking about. PS: seller added original receipt. Retail price was >250€ for the entire unit 80 for the board

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Kurk

12 Jan 2013, 00:24

Ah, how could I forget about the Jarltech?! I even have a 8011twe underneath my pile of keyboards. MX blues and nice spherical double shots for the 10-keys. BUT: its case is rather unwieldy and, whats worse, the programming software requires MS-DOS. Mmh, I could teensyfy it but then I could as well stem-transplant a modern-day AccessIS.

So, no other "modern" POS boards with browns/blues?

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