Anyone interested in a refurbished unit of Rapid I? I can change the LED colors according to what you like.
LED colors that I have now is white, green, yellow, red.
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 Apr 28 2015, 01:22 PM
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Apr 28 2015, 01:29 PM
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QUOTE(cloud8992 @ Apr 28 2015, 03:03 AM) retarded as in not using plating. as i said plating is very important most keybaord having at least a plate even cheap keyboard. Thanks for your opinion, appreciate it, will think about whether i want to go with plate or plateless.its up to you since you are the one paying for it we can only give advice.  QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 28 2015, 03:39 AM) I just did a search around, and I couldn't find many results of 60% mass produced keyboard with Gaterons. The closest thing is probably Nano 75, the Noppoo one usually use Cherry and other clones. If you just search "Nano 75 Gaterons", something will pop up in those Chinese forum explaining about it. Thanks for helping to search, will check out the nano 75 gaterons. Like you said, cheap investment, then don't think aluminum case already, will add a lot more to the cost. I think plate mount is the way to do it now, only very less keyboards are pcb mounted nowadays, except you really want to find it on GH. Just do a basic build with the Gateron switch you want to try, go with plate mount option, plastic case, no LED, and maybe a set of nicer (thicker) key caps and never regret your portable kit. Aluminum case also will make it much heavier, and you might not be happy bringing it around. Just my 2cents, I'm still a noob, just trying to help you make a choice.  and I will probably not get a alu case first. If I decide at a later time that I wanted to go for alu case, then I'll get it at a later date. QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 28 2015, 03:51 AM) Please refer the first post for suggestions. If you're more to typing, go with either tactile switches or maybe Topre, linears need some time to get used to, and "generally" more preferred for gaming, not entirely. MX blue is most popular if not mistaken(it's everywhere), but it is an clicky switch(first post explained that), and it's pretty noisy to be used in a quiet environment let's say office. I already have a linear switch board, thats why I wanted to try out a gateron linear. Then the other option will be MX brown, many prefer this over the blue because it's tactile, not clicky, less noisy, but still have that satisfying bump when pressed down. Topre I haven't try before, just imagine it as a common rubber dome switch on steroids, some user will say Topre > all, but it all comes down to self preference. Best is go try in a shop that have display unit, I find that a switch tester will not give you the whole image of typing on a keyboard, rather just to show you the difference in feel. Hope some other sifu can give more input. QUOTE(justnits @ Apr 28 2015, 09:08 AM) i think the retarded stuff he meant was soldering without plate and then desolder and resolder with a plate, because considering that each time you desolder, there's a chance for you to damage the solder pad on the pcb and probably feels that there's a high chance you will desolder them to install plate. Good that, thanks for clarifying what he meant. so if you still want to go ahead to do without plate, i suggest that you don't solder in the led first. but personally, i'd suggest to use plate, even an acrylic ones. i don't like the idea of dust and hair and other particles falling down straight to my pcb. with a plate, at least there's a layer of cover for your pcb. that's just my personal thoughts lah but do take note that i didn't try plateless keyboard before, so my suggestions may be biased towards using plate  Advice noted on the led too. I personally also feel like using plate, but then since some of the people mentioned that linear switches with pcb mount is good. Ivan from GH seems to like it alot. There are a few others who even wanted to look for pcb mount board to replace their filco. That piqued my interest in it. But then it's very hard to get a pcb mount board nowadays. QUOTE(dadudeneverabides @ Apr 28 2015, 09:31 AM) Thanks guys for explaining what is retarded. To be honest, no offense was taken when you use the word retarded on me. I was curious more than anything.Hence, my reply asking to clarify more. So if I sound offended, please don't think that I am offended cause I am not. I was afraid that I have to bring out the kiddies dictionary. Some people are stubborn, and some people are just stupid. Worse case when both combine. I purely wanted to learn and know more about mech keyboard.  QUOTE(DarkSilver @ Apr 28 2015, 11:48 AM) Go Taobao and grab yourself a plate, RM 30-60 should able to do it already. Yea, the plate should be around rm50. Will think about it deeply before pulling the trigger. |
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Apr 28 2015, 02:59 PM
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My Rapid-i experience :
Bought in mid December Early January, 1 dead LED By end of January 3, dead LED + sent to RMA. Mid March, finally got the replacement Almost end of April, 2 dead LED. Still waiting CM rep to reply my PM... |
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Apr 28 2015, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE(andy0212 @ Apr 28 2015, 02:59 PM) My Rapid-i experience : I think you'll need a brand new CM Storm Rapid-i to solve your problem.Bought in mid December Early January, 1 dead LED By end of January 3, dead LED + sent to RMA. Mid March, finally got the replacement Almost end of April, 2 dead LED. Still waiting CM rep to reply my PM... I think it's the old circuit problem that produce the LED dying streak. |
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Apr 28 2015, 03:38 PM
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The replacement is a different unit though. Different serial number. It's not just repaired unit.
But according to the serial number, both unit manufactured on the same week : 1425 = year 2014 week 25th |
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Apr 28 2015, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(andy0212 @ Apr 28 2015, 03:38 PM) The replacement is a different unit though. Different serial number. It's not just repaired unit. Recommend you to RMA it, then when it comes back from RMA.But according to the serial number, both unit manufactured on the same week : 1425 = year 2014 week 25th Sell it as 2nd-hand. Buy other MKB... Maybe non-LED MKB this time. |
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Apr 28 2015, 05:00 PM
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Hey, good day everyone. Nothing to see here pls..
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This set cost me an arm and a leg, and my kidney. *joking Well, before proceeding further, HUGE THANKS to 0168257061 . Without him, I can't possibly get this set  *Problem with my Flickr acc, Photobucket did just fine. Thanks quovadis123. This post has been edited by CAL V: Apr 28 2015, 05:37 PM |
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Apr 28 2015, 05:24 PM
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Apr 28 2015, 07:33 PM
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In it's full glory...
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This is the first thing that arrive in my upcoming build. |
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Apr 28 2015, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 28 2015, 07:33 PM) In it's full glory... Nice la. Short shift, 84-key/1800-layout compatibility, WKL compatibility... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This is the first thing that arrive in my upcoming build. This set has everything. |
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Apr 28 2015, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(dadudeneverabides @ Apr 28 2015, 08:07 PM) Nice la. Short shift, 84-key/1800-layout compatibility, WKL compatibility... Hahaha, thanks, but I'm using for TKL only for now. The double-shot quality really nice, legend all crisp and clear. This set has everything. |
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Apr 28 2015, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 28 2015, 07:33 PM) In it's full glory... you that dude @ gh with the b87 build soonN ? haha » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This is the first thing that arrive in my upcoming build. |
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Apr 28 2015, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(joonwei23 @ Apr 28 2015, 09:29 PM) you that dude @ gh with the b87 build soonN ? haha Hahaha, yeah.. Well, maybe my build have to delay already, exam coming very soon, damn stress. Lol |
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Apr 28 2015, 11:40 PM
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Good day guys, thank you for all the inputs. May I have your opinions on Filco Majestouch 2 Convertible as well? Have anyone use or bought it here? How's the performance? I'm thinking to sell my Shine 3 for it.
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Apr 29 2015, 12:36 AM
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ck.chunkeat I'm using pcb mount 60%, my advice if you ever decide on using pcb mount, you'll need a proper solid case that can provide support for pcb to prevent flex. Something like in the spoiler below. Original poker 2 case will work too, but sound quite loud as every vibration from bottoming out the keys will be transferred to the plastic case.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Also, when changing keycaps on pcb mount, you have to be really really really really careful, especially for tight keycaps. |
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Apr 29 2015, 05:14 AM
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QUOTE(CAL V @ Apr 28 2015, 09:36 PM) Hahaha, yeah.. Well, maybe my build have to delay already, exam coming very soon, damn stress. Lol Take your time, no point rushing to build it up. haha.that's a big investment at one go though. |
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Apr 29 2015, 09:22 AM
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QUOTE(faridr @ Apr 29 2015, 12:36 AM) ck.chunkeat I'm using pcb mount 60%, my advice if you ever decide on using pcb mount, you'll need a proper solid case that can provide support for pcb to prevent flex. Something like in the spoiler below. Original poker 2 case will work too, but sound quite loud as every vibration from bottoming out the keys will be transferred to the plastic case. ahh! that's a crucial point! will keep this note for future reference » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « [color=red]Also, when changing keycaps on pcb mount, you have to be really really really really careful, especially for tight keycaps./color]  how you liking your custom keyboard? |
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http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....bucket=2#detail
What is satellite axis and G-axis as per google translate? |
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Apr 29 2015, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(ragecat @ Apr 29 2015, 09:29 AM) http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....bucket=2#detail ragecat, first of all, i haven't ship out your stuff yet, this week is busy week at work for me, couldn't manage to go out to post office to post them What is satellite axis and G-axis as per google translate?  also to answer your question, satellite axis is referring to cherry stabilizers. g-axis, i'm not so sure d, probably it means gateron switch? need some taobao masters to answer. |
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Apr 29 2015, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(justnits @ Apr 29 2015, 09:39 AM) ragecat, first of all, i haven't ship out your stuff yet, this week is busy week at work for me, couldn't manage to go out to post office to post them No problem bro. Expecting mid-may only items all arrive. also to answer your question, satellite axis is referring to cherry stabilizers. g-axis, i'm not so sure d, probably it means gateron switch? need some taobao masters to answer. Aiyah. Looking for costar stabiliser. :S |
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