Keyboard-Fi - Page 73

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Originally Posted by Tangster 

I could record a video on how to apply carbon film to stuff if it's any help?

Yes please. You've got me interested in carbon film.

Hey Tangster, did you use the water transfer printing technique for that mod on your keyboard? Been doing some research, looks interesting. 

I am currently typing this post on a Noppoo Choc Mini with black switches.. I have a Poker with red switches, Ducky Year Of The Dragon with brown switches, Leopold FC700R (white) with blue switches and a rusted Razer Blackwidow..

(No, I did not spill anything on the BW to make it go rusty, only conclusion that can be had is it wasn't finished correctly or something)

Not sure what my favourite switch is though.. Oh and I have way too many custom keys :p

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Originally Posted by MissMurd3r 

I am currently typing this post on a Noppoo Choc Mini with black switches.. I have a Poker with red switches, Ducky Year Of The Dragon with brown switches, Leopold FC700R (white) with blue switches and a rusted Razer Blackwidow..

 

(No, I did not spill anything on the BW to make it go rusty, only conclusion that can be had is it wasn't finished correctly or something)

 

Not sure what my favourite switch is though.. Oh and I have way too many custom keys :p

Pictures of the Leopold?

Please excuse the poor lighting

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6439/20120920130638.jpg

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Originally Posted by MissMurd3r 

Please excuse the poor lighting

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6439/20120920130638.jpg

Retro to the max with a dash of modern-ness :)

"Welcome to head fi! Sorry about tis wallet"

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Originally Posted by StudioSound 

Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2 Type-S.


Don’t bother spending money on keyboards with LED backlighting, or spend a lot of money on a Cherry MX board - the price range can be pretty large for keyboards that are all using the same switch.

If you care about your fingers, buy Topre.

Not a Topre fan.

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Originally Posted by Parall3l 

Hey Tangster, did you use the water transfer printing technique for that mod on your keyboard? Been doing some research, looks interesting. 

No, I used the cheap vinyl based carbon effect overlays they use in pimp my ride style modding.

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Originally Posted by MissMurd3r 

Please excuse the poor lighting

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6439/20120920130638.jpg

Phhheewww. Leopolds look class. All those smooth curves.

I've honestly never heard anyone say that :D  I'd never go back to cherries

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Originally Posted by Tangster 

Not a Topre fan.

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Originally Posted by StudioSound 


From using one, or from listening to people that claim it's “not a mechanical switch”? (it is)

Key feel is just wrong. I like my tactile point in the same place as the actuation point.

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Originally Posted by StudioSound 


Have you actually used a Topre keyboard?

Topre:


MX Brown:


The tactile bump and operating point are about the same on Topre keyboards (<1mm) but the key travel is much smoother and force decreases after actuation, rather than increasing. (at least on the heavier weighted switch, which the HHKB uses)

I dislike Topre. Get over it.

hey now, don't be a meany-head - he was simply pointing out that a topre DOES put it's activation and tactile bump in the same spot, which you claimed to enjoy, as opposed to the browns (and even moreso for the blues).  it's ok if you don't like them, but chill out! 

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Originally Posted by Tangster 

I dislike Topre. Get over it.