Keyboard-Fi
Feb 10, 2016 at 2:09 PM Post #1,787 of 2,074
  It does make a difference on feel of the keyboard and key wear.  ABS wears the fastest, and PBT wears way longer.... 
 
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Keycap_construction

 
I meant the material doesn't really matter as far as compatibility... the post you made that I replied to sounded like you were concerned about compatibility. I'm well aware of the differences between ABS and PBT.
 
Feb 12, 2016 at 7:20 AM Post #1,789 of 2,074
The Roccat Ryos MK Pro (brown switches) is an excellent keyboard.. but be warned the LEDs in the keys have a habit of dying.  I have been losing about 1-2 LEDs a week, and now only have 17 keys left that glow.
Given the premium price this is a little disappointing.  The macros are invaluable when playing a lot of PC games.
 
Feb 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM Post #1,790 of 2,074
has anyone swapped springs in a Cherry red switch to turn it into a black switch?  
 
I want a Poker 3 but is not available in blacks so was thinking about getting it with reds and just swapping springs...
 
Feb 15, 2016 at 5:56 PM Post #1,791 of 2,074
You mean swapping all the keys from red to blue...? that's quite an undertaking, might as well sell what you have now and get a new one.
 
Feb 15, 2016 at 6:29 PM Post #1,792 of 2,074
You mean swapping all the keys from red to blue...? that's quite an undertaking, might as well sell what you have now and get a new one.

No the spring inside the switch.... They sell replacements... Just trying to see here who did it, specifically switching their red springs for black springs... and if so where did they source them from....
 
Feb 15, 2016 at 6:35 PM Post #1,793 of 2,074
No the spring inside the switch.... They sell replacements... Just trying to see here who did it, specifically switching their red springs for black springs... and if so where did they source them from....


Didn't know you can do that... and you must be one patient person!
 
Feb 15, 2016 at 7:16 PM Post #1,794 of 2,074
  has anyone swapped springs in a Cherry red switch to turn it into a black switch?  
 
I want a Poker 3 but is not available in blacks so was thinking about getting it with reds and just swapping springs...

 
You are better off just swapping the MX red switches for MX black ones. You can't open up the switches on a plate mount keyboard (which the Poker 3 is) and change the internals without desoldering the whole thing.
 
Apr 7, 2016 at 6:17 PM Post #1,796 of 2,074
Currently using: Ducky Legend 
http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/ducky-legend/
 
Also Own: Mionix Zibal 60
http://mionix.net/keyboard/zibal-60/
 
Rebuilding: DAS Model S (changing Cherry MX key switch type & custom enclosure) 
http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/
 
 
I have tons of different key caps for customizing, PBT, ABS, different colours.
Keyboard customizing becomes very fun and addicting, much like audio
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Jul 2, 2016 at 8:34 AM Post #1,798 of 2,074
CM Storm Rapid-1 with cherry blues and white backlight at home.
CM Storm, Quickfire with cherry browns and white backlight @ work.
Both have rubber rings on the switches to quieten them down a little.
 
Love my mech TKL boards. :)
 
Jul 4, 2016 at 3:02 PM Post #1,799 of 2,074
I have:
 
K65 RGB Lux for TKL
K70 for a full
Tesoro Excalibur RGB as a full backup
 
Have to say I dig the K65 .. can't decide on color themes though, so I still change several times a day.
 

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