i ordered total 388 spherical keycap lolololol

Having second thoughts about the spherical keycaps due to the sizing of the modifiers.
Gonna see how the discount turns out or else imma dropping it

no worries, i won't cancel mine, and i'll be a guiney pig instead, in case if you dropping yours.

After that i will be posting pictures of my keycaps for your reference, if you're interested, you can join in the future Round 5 Doubleshot.

heya, guys, does anyone of you interested in Doubleshot Devlin Keycaps? I have just recently contacted Devlin and received replies from them.

we can manage our own group buy in here. i will organize one soon on Geekhack and deskthority.

Their Keycap are significantly better than Signature Plastic. but do beware that they will be much more expensive due to thicker keycap mold as well as better quality.
Pictures provided at below.

Devlin Q Series, they are Low Profile, available in Laser etch, Double Injection, and Blank.
Devlin QS Series, Stepped version of Qseries, Low profile, available in Laser etch, Double Injection, and Blank.


Devlin K Series, they are High Profile, available in Laser etch, Double Injection, and Blank.


Devlin J Series, they are Medium Profile, available in Laser etch, and Blank


if anyone of you interested in US ANSI Layout, and can be fitted on Filco, Ducky, or any keyboard that is using US ANSI Layout, please tell me. i'm planning a Standard kit keycap set (144 keys?).
Still in planning phase thou, will open a interest check(IC) thread in both geekhack and deskthority soon for checking interest.

The main part worries me now will be the bigger keys, like spacebar(will try ask them to make space bar mold that could be able to fit both filco and leopold, a universal space bar), Shift keys and modifier 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x. not sure if they have the molding equipment for it thou.

i'm interested in their K Series, high profile double injection, damn sexy

This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Nov 28 2011, 09:10 AM

i am interest with 144 key with Double shoot, Only need to know color and the Price only. Hope 144 key not = one new Keyboard is enough ><

OMG... the K series... the keycaps are sooooo thick.... can compare withe legendary Cherry Doubleshots....
Btw, the K series are spherical???

That universal thing, i thought KBC already had made those?? Their larger PBT keycaps, for example the spacebar, at the bottom, there are all the stem receiver at all the different distances, pretty neat already...

Keycaps profile from KBC do not match Devlin or Cherry Version.

Bear in mind, spacebar stem width for FC200R and FC300R/FC500R are different. KBC spacebar fits the FC200R, i.e. the Tenkeyless version

well, i think it's nearly a new keyboard already, Signature Plastic Double shot are price range are 35~80 USD depending on MOQ of 25 set above.

i think Devlin might be the same, or even more expensive.
My expected price range are 40~90 USD on MOQ of 25 set above

they are thicker than Legendary Cherry Doubleshots... lol

Yeah, they are high profile spherical, since their keycap molding are old school type. but i think it's comfortable enough anyway.

For the Universal Spacebar, KBC already had those in PBT Keycaps, but wouldn't it be pain in the ass for ordering from both Devlin and KBC? plus color does not match too. IMSTO from KBC only offers White PBT Universal Spacebar for the moment.

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Added on November 28, 2011, 3:11 pmwell, yeah, i'm aware of that, and that is why i didn't order FC200, they will be replace by FC700 replacement, i will post more picture about FC700 after i receive a working sample.

FC700 spacebar will be compatible with FC500.

So my plans for Devlin spacebar are design to fit on FC500 which will be compatible with FC700 in future.

This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Nov 28 2011, 03:11 PM

IF 50 USD for 144 key i sure on it ><

lotsa caps poison coming in recently :S
btw, PLU released their M87 USB NKRO Edition, the price not bad too

Hmm... i think the typing feel wouldnt be so much of a difference between spherical and curved cylinder.... especially if you're touch typing, unless you purposely type slow slow just to "feel" the awesomeness of your keycaps.... LOL

The M87 is tenkeyless???? Can give link? Want see see....

Here's the link:

Don't understand what is the fuss with USB NKRO.
I know Moogle plays that game where he need them.

I only need 6KRO max.

Hello guys, newbie into Mechanical KBs here.

Anyway, i only learned about mechanical keyboards lately, and i went to read up on the mechanical keyboard guide.

I am currently using a Razer Lycosa, which, unfortunately, is a complete piece of sticky shit and i regret every cent spent on it. I am looking for a switch to mechanical keyboard as soon as possible, and i need some advice from fellow veterans here.

With the nature of mechanical keyboards, i am expecting a high price tag in general, so what would be the cheapest, yet decent affordable gaming grade mechanical keyboard, and the easiest way to buy it in malaysia selangor region?

better if u let us know ur budget?

Erm... not a veteran here, but can give you some advices, but whether it is proved useful to you is totally up to your speculation....

First, you need to know what switches you are intended to use, which in this case, is best if you can try the switches yourself...
Secondly, the price tag varies with different brands and different switches, the cheapest mechanical keyboard now (which i think it is...) is based on Alps mechanical switches, Ducky Alps, aroun Rm180 when reached here.... but if you want cherry mx switches, there are a wide range of choices....
Thirdly, there are no gaming grade mechanical keyboard, this question have been asked and asked and asked for all eternity, and the answer is still the same, the switch that suits you the best is your best mechanical keyboard. Because i saw people playing FPS with cherry mx blues and can pawn noobs with cherry mx black even though the general thinks that cherry mx black is best suited for FPS games. The point here is, choose what you want.... dont trust others... others can only give recommendations and suggestions, but the final decision rests ultimately on your choice.....

Well, i think i talked too much as im still a newbie myeslf.... so before i being shoot by veterans here, i think you can also wait suggestions from mod cyclone, veteran Squarebox, lucidits, keazyc and kaiserreich to answer.... if they will...

Thanks for the quick response.

The person who introduced me to the mechanical KB scene is a Cherry MX red user actually, but i didnt know Cherry MX Red refers to a series of switch mechanism, instead of a certain Brand as i thought.

From the looks of it, i will be avoiding any Alps. I am thinking Cherry switches would be nice.

Does the actuation force actually mean anything other than the strength needed to push the key? Like say, in general, a lower actuation force means quicker input from finger to keyboard because less strength is needed?

Oh, and i am a little confused between Tactile and Linear. But for now, i frequent games that requires double tap, so Cherry MX Black is appealing to me the most for now.

Oh, and what about Gaming company endorsed keyboards? Such as steelseries and Razer, do they do anything more or they are just the same in general?

Generally, the area i am living is horrendous in terms of finding PC related stuff. Most shop doesnt even carry mouse pricing at RM15 above. The only good source is Klang's The Store/Shaw Centerpoint, where theres a shop that carries mostly everything available.

Hence, if said keyboard is widely available withins reach, instead of needing to rely on a online purchase, it would be a even bigger plus.

The nearest to check up is low yat if u stay at klang (subang mordeno got sell but not sure there got sample for u to test or not). Well the force itself is depend on u comfortable level of using the switch. If u want compare go try ur fren MX red, IF MX red give u feel too light than u can go for black switch which need more force. Than MX red is almost identical to MX brown in term of force needed but MX brown is tactical switch that u will heard and feel "click" when u press the key in between （some ppl like this feel some not)

In term of brand mostly are feel same if using same switch but different is Quality, material and extra feature offer by the brand. If u not need blink blink stuff like light, Audio port or USB port a regular model is fulfill ur need.
If u plan to buy at shop the brand available will be

Filco
Razer
Steelserious

Which 3 brand price their KB aroound 400-500 if u looking for cheaper alternative find our forumer cyclonechua for leopard brand which price around 3xx and storm88 for ducky brand.

Hope this help.

well, linear switch is where you press the switch straight down without any bump, while tactile switch is where you will experience a bump when pressing down the switch. The most significant tactile switch is the blue switch, loud annoying click. You can get more info related to cherry MX switches by referring to the 1st post of this thread. (red,clear,brown,blue,black)

personally like linear switches more as i don't really like the bump in tactile switches. Cyclone is offering a pretty good deal for his Leopold keyboards, you can check it out here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2012978

Ouch. I was hoping to avoid Razer's Blackwidow Ultimate due to its RM500+ pricetag, but i figured since it had fancy light and usb ports and what not, it could be cheaper if i didnt want those fancy extras.

I am beginning to feel Razer is kinda a rip off, and all the extra money is with its By Gamer for Gamer motto... because so far, i am not exactly happy with their stuff. (So far owned a Imperator, Lycosa, and Goliathus. Which, other than my mousepad, the keyboard and mouse is labelled shit bundle by others. I guess thats the price to pay when i wasnt exactly buying the best Razer could offer with their insane price tag.)

Oh well. Low Yat have everything i would need and test, right? Is there like a physical address i can GPS my way to? I live in Klang Utama and is pretty road blind, so a address list/address to the nearest low yat would be nice.

EDIT: Oh wait, Razer's Blackwidow Ultimate is RM380 according to CZone's catalog. Is that a universal price or its just that particular shop? Some reviews from Lowyat's Blackwidow Owners would be nice, too!

This post has been edited by Akiyo: Nov 28 2011, 11:27 PM