Topre switch / Cherry MX compatible

Muirium · 06 May 2014, 11:39

Indeed we do.

http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/i-di ... t2458.html

But these Topre boards don't need it: all the insides open up when you unscrew the case. Plate cutouts are necessary for MX switches only!

matt3o · 06 May 2014, 12:29

luckynet2 wrote:i'm curious as is it possible to have CM change the plate design of their mechanical keyboards so as to facilitate the ability to remove the top covers of the cherry switches without desoldering it. or will it increase production cost etc. we have the technology

that would be something, but highly unlikely.

just to go back in topic

Muirium · 06 May 2014, 12:31

Finally! Nice visible texture on the blacks, especially.

Wonder when Granite will come and join in!

cookie · 06 May 2014, 12:36

Looks awesome! What material are the caps?

Muirium · 06 May 2014, 12:36

Doubleshot ABS, Cookie. Keep your hair on!

http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ ... it=Macross

whitecitadel · 06 May 2014, 15:53

But is the Topre a mechanical switch? Discuss...

Muirium · 06 May 2014, 16:02

Ahem.

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Membrane_vs_rubber_dome

To be honest, I think "mechanical" is a dumb term. Shitty cheap domes are just as mechanical as the next switch in the general "moving parts" sense. And the term is starting to see mainstream use that way. I've heard plenty of iPad keyboards called "mechanical" just because their scissor switches have moving keys. It seems to be turning into anything with any physical feedback at all now. Any hardware keyboard will do…

matt3o · 06 May 2014, 17:54

whitecitadel wrote:But is the Topre a mechanical switch? Discuss...

what is mechanical? what is the antonym? manual? digital? what is life? what is love? baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more.

cookie · 06 May 2014, 18:33

Outch, ABS

But this set looks totally awesome!

avtar · 06 May 2014, 18:36

matt3o wrote: what is mechanical? what is the antonym? manual? digital? what is life? what is love? baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more.

luckynet2 · 06 May 2014, 19:04

How bout a USB 3.0 hub on zee keyboard ala HHKB

Azteca · 07 May 2014, 02:00

SometimeS So many cuStomizationS blindS you of the Simplicity of life.

I believe the "S" keycap is upside down.

One drawback of the DSA FAMILY.

002 · 07 May 2014, 02:04

'O' is upsidedown too I think

Muirium · 07 May 2014, 02:15

ORLY?

luckynet2 · 07 May 2014, 03:32

Azteca wrote:

SometimeS So many cuStomizationS blindS you of the Simplicity of life.

I believe the "S" keycap is upside down.

One drawback of the DSA FAMILY.

002 wrote:'O' is upsidedown too I think

Death to the S and O upside downers!! HAIL HYDRA!

matt3o · 07 May 2014, 07:59

OHMY! The blank is also upside down!

whitecitadel · 07 May 2014, 09:49

whitecitadel wrote:
CM Bram wrote:With first half 2014 I mean they should hit the shelves and stores by then ...

Shut+up+and+take+my+money+fry+futurama+twilight+avatar.jpg

To quite my children in the back of the car....
Are we nearly there yet?
Are we nearly there yet?
Are we nearly there yet?

luckynet2 · 07 May 2014, 10:11

whitecitadel wrote:
whitecitadel wrote:
CM Bram wrote:With first half 2014 I mean they should hit the shelves and stores by then ...

Shut+up+and+take+my+money+fry+futurama+twilight+avatar.jpg
To quite my children in the back of the car....
Are we nearly there yet?
Are we nearly there yet?
Are we nearly there yet?

the rapid-i just launched so i'm guessing the novatouch will launch next week.

also Half Life 3 :p

rindorbrot · 07 May 2014, 10:33

matt3o wrote:OHMY! The blank is also upside down!

And what about the z? Looks to me like the top is wider than the bottom?

matt3o · 07 May 2014, 10:41

I like them this way!

Muirium · 08 May 2014, 21:20

matt3o wrote:And here's my novatouch!

DSA Dolch available here, folks:

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/produ ... total-keys

I ordered one up just now. My first attempt failed because, apparently, someone thought the $55 price was good enough that they tried to order SP's entire stock in one shot! But it's open again now, so get in there if you want 'em.

Wonder how well it mixes with PBT Granite? It'll need to, on my ISO boards. More wanted caps coming up in the Granite trades…

whitecitadel · 08 May 2014, 23:44

SP wrote:Last year we at SP jumped the gun in producing an order for which we never received payment. As a result we are left with a large quantity of DSA Dolch keycap sets that we want to make available.

I am intrigued.

And probably $55 lighter...

(EDIT=fix quote)

whitecitadel · 08 May 2014, 23:48

What size is that DSA Dolch spacebar Miurium?

6.25 I assume? (7x1.5U mod's on bottom row = 6.25U?)

Muirium · 08 May 2014, 23:49

Yup. And you get a 7u included too.

whitecitadel · 08 May 2014, 23:53

Yes but no ISO option

How much was shipping to Blighty if you already made your order?

EDIT: Never mind 14 bucks, not bad...

Muirium · 09 May 2014, 00:01

Not bad indeed. I actually just sent it to my brother in the US! So you'll get yours before me.

whitecitadel · 09 May 2014, 00:04

If I order. I mean where is the doubt, where is the uncertainty, where is the missing IBM thinkpad charger?

I order and I receive it, I am not sure I could cope?

Muirium · 09 May 2014, 00:05

Well, there's always customs if you need some doubt…

whitecitadel · 09 May 2014, 00:07

Yeah forgot about that, good call with the brother... err... to help with paperwork

luckynet2 · 09 May 2014, 08:31

Muirium wrote:
matt3o wrote:And here's my novatouch!

DSA Dolch available here, folks:

http://keyshop.pimpmykeyboard.com/produ ... total-keys

I ordered one up just now. My first attempt failed because, apparently, someone thought the $55 price was good enough that they tried to order SP's entire stock in one shot! But it's open again now, so get in there if you want 'em.

Wonder how well it mixes with PBT Granite? It'll need to, on my ISO boards. More wanted caps coming up in the Granite trades…

i'm curious are these a limited run or will SP continuously make them??