Same idea as I had months ago. That way will also cut the cost of metal used, LOL.

But I suggest if we can use other way(instead of glue) to stick both material together, it will be more awesome. Glue will have some thickness and kinda hard to fit them properly.

I suggesting that to make everything simple, we get a almost square shaped metal plate of around 3-4mm thickness as the top of keycaps and drill a shallow hole(1-2mm depth) to fit in plastic stems onto it. Kinda like the design of mushroom...
It should be quite cheap and easier to made yet doesn't lose too much classiness, LOL.

LOL i suggest you start praying that they will gave you back a AI 1, not the new AI 2, LOLOL.

If the main reason you prefer the AI 1 is due to the golden logo, then you should remove it and place on your AI 2(not sure if both using same mechanism).

Once saw in GH that some ppl mod painting his FILCO together with logo... Then poke out someone tell him that the logo is removable.

This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 30 2011, 01:36 PM

Cz the FILCO key puller itself is quite an expensive/luxury item. It will fetch at least RM20+.

Why is thick a bad thing? The thicker, the more durable it should be.
My design will be alike this one. We no need to bend the piece of metal to make side.The top part is make of metal and no need for the side part. Drill a shallow hole to attach the plastic stem to it.
http://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=224
If this design is too fugly, mod them into like the Deck DoubleShots(2piece) keycaps.

It will then become a 3pieces design such that the side is plastic, mid/top is metal and stems is plastic.

Here is another good/poisoning design(substitute the transparent part with metal) but it will require a mold for the base of keycaps and lots work to shape the metal(thus may end up cost more than a pure metal keycaps... ).

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Added on September 30, 2011, 4:03 pmSure can.
Infact, if you are skillful enough, you can also made something like this from pin.

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Added on September 30, 2011, 4:05 pmNot really. Some O-ring type puller is smaller and make them completely not suitable to plug mech keycaps(worse if it is BL-keycap with coating).
Realforce also having it's own type if puller too.

This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 30 2011, 04:22 PM

The metal we suggesting here is aluminium as it is lighter and probably easier to shape. Also, if it the metal piece is too thin(imagine a can drink's can), it will feel very ''empty'' Also, i suggest it to be thicker so that we can make a hole and attach the stems to it.
''The cost of material different for 0.3mm is about 30% already.''? What you mean actually?
Lastly, do to note that we are not expecting the keycaps to be cost at just few RM. Probably will at least cost RM10+ depend on quality and works needed.

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Added on September 30, 2011, 5:26 pmDoesn't for me unless you are the type of ppl that like high contrast color(apart from black and white).
I found myself cant accept green+red. But, I do think blue+yellow can be good though.

This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 30 2011, 05:26 PM

Even for a low profile keycaps, the height from top of switch stem to the top of keycaps already over 3mm, so I dont see what's wrong with 4mm(1mm extra)? For those high profile keycaps, row 1 and the ''f'' row, they are far higher.

I think you still dont get what i mean, may be later when free I use paint to draw you my idea(I dont have any CAD program with me now... )

BTW, the most common metal keycaps on the net(taobao(china), geekhack(america) and korea) are Aluminium keycaps, followed by Titanium. Each aluminium keycaps cost over RM50 b4 shipped but demand still high. As long as the quality are good(close) enough, we can sell them.

As we are not going to make the side of keycaps, we need certain thickness to make it look more quality and prevent our finger being cut by the sharp egde.

Here is my design. It is desinged base on low profile or universal profile keyboard. As the main target will be for FPS gamer which utilize WASD keys, increase the thickness of caps or height of stem to make them similar to normal R1/R2 keys.


This post has been edited by Human10: Sep 30 2011, 08:01 PM

Notebook key is good what? The problem with notebook keyboard is normally it is spongy and some ppl dont like the short travel of scissor switch.

You mean a pierced piece of metal as the keycaps? Atheistic wise sure nice but not sure if everyone will like the touch feel on it.

Type faster and you will tend to leave off our finger before it bottom out.

Elseway, buy the silicon keyboard protecting sheet(full size one) and type with it on. It will not affect much on typing feel b4 key actuate but tend to limit(harder) when the key is deeply pressed. I never bottom out my blue b4 due to the thing.

Must fullsize/normal layout? If isn't, then I think this should be it.
Should be less than RM100(b4 ship) even using agent's rate.
Double shots, full-metal casing and made in UK.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8586204510

I thought it is prebundled with 7G?
Such adapter is extremely rare to be found. Though, it is widely available in Taobao.

In your case, you need to convert a 7G, so the one in your picture should be able to work. If you want to convert other brands/types of keyboard in to USB connection, it is more recommended to get a branded/tested working one.

The most suggested such adapter in GeekHack is blue cube(a generic one) and Belkin ps2 to usb adapter(extremely expensive(20 USD) if you source them from western country, better buy those 2nd hand one from Taobao).

Saw it few months ago in KBC forum. Doesn't look good with backlit.

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Added on October 3, 2011, 10:03 pmAFAIK, even old 7G also having the thing in the package.
In this video, it is shown in the plastic bag at around 2:57
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNILYYCt60M

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 3 2011, 10:03 PM

Just realise that TT Meka price dropped(?). Now it is at quite a attracting price of around RM330(b4 ship). A good competition to 6GV2 or even 7G.
87 keys
Full key

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Added on October 7, 2011, 3:23 pmLOL, I never realise that was Rabbit Edition Ducky b4... Sold out already even Tiger ''Limited'' Edition is still available which Tiger year almost over...
http://global.pchome.com.tw/?mod=item&func...X&ROWNO=39&tm=u

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 7 2011, 03:23 PM

Any poker owner here?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10436251296&

Bro, see clearly, it is a Cherry G80, not a poker.

Key puller is universal(for cherry switch, except some modifier keys need extra care).
But keycaps are not, especially 6GV2/7G, they having slightly odder layout.

Why order from them if you can get them alternatively(some locally) at cheaper price?

/hint
Storm88
/endhint

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 11 2011, 09:56 AM

Fixed(JK, no offense )

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 12 2011, 02:29 PM

What happened to the dream then?
BTW, I think I do saw them(one seems very ancient stock ) at Challenger at RM600, still can discount.

P/S: Or may be the one I saw is 7000, not 8000. Both having the same mouse? The one I saw having similar mouse as your picture.

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Added on October 13, 2011, 12:37 amHe is a old member of this Mech Club already. So these little poison I think will be nothing to him.
The most curios poison now to most of us here I think is Realforce. A ''rubber dome'' keyboard at over RM700.

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 13 2011, 12:43 AM

Rebranded Dearmo?

That the ratio of 1:1:2:2:5(or higher) for black:clear:red:blue:brown
Brown currently less competitor in Malaysia, so it is still quite easy to sell off. Blue didn't sell well probably cz of the bling bling king - Razer BW.
The black and white only need small amount to make them more unique and to meet the small portion of demand(less ppl like the stiffness of black and white but some DO).

Do it the profitable clever way, bring in keyboard in the ratio of 1white:4/5black to made white one more unique. Place the price of white at RM10 more and those ppl who are attention whore(like to be unique) or having white fetish will easily fall prey of it.

PROFITS?

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Added on October 14, 2011, 3:40 pmI mean his leopold blue switches dont sell well, cz of Razer...

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Added on October 14, 2011, 3:41 pmSame rule apply, some ppl who are giant/strong sure cannot accept RED too.

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Added on October 14, 2011, 3:44 pmLOL even this is dono how many times I saw the unboxing of Leopold red switch, the poison and urge is still unbearable!!!!

This post has been edited by Human10: Oct 14 2011, 03:44 PM