Thinking about buying one
I think the world needs more gateron awareness, since they're worth so much more than just RGB backlighting.Thnikk wrote:
So I'm getting 330 gateron switches to go along with my remaining ~80 clears. What could I possibly do with them besides offer them as a switch option for existing keypads?
I wanted to try out rgb backlighting since rgb leds are dirt cheap relative to all of the other parts I've bought for testing, and I just wanted more code to work on. These definitely won't be out any time soon, and I realize that only means "at least a week" for me, but I really do think it'll take a while.
That's the ideaWingler wrote:
I think the world needs more gateron awareness, since they're worth so much more than just RGB backlighting.
But hey, you could make a keypad v2+ that has all sorts of dumb RGB effects and create the end-all of keypads in general
I could do it over pm/email, but I won't add the option to my Etsy (still no add-on pricing.) Be careful, though.ZenithPhantasm wrote:
Is it possible to put Gateron 35g springs into MX Blues/Kailh Greens?
I could do it but you'd have to catch me before a big order, which are getting less and less frequent since I'm buying in bigger and bigger batches. I'm running pretty low so my next purchase will probably be within the next few weeks if you don't mind waiting a little bit. You mean the ones from keypop, right? I was actually considering picking some up with my last order because I thought it would look cool but decided against it since they aren't transparent.deathmarc4 wrote:
Are orders with custom keypop keycaps possible? I'd really like the super hardcore light/dark crossbones combo for maximum mashing effect. If it's inconvenient for you I can just order them separately for myself.
Glad you like it and thanks for the +1! Maybe it's just becuase I used them in the product shots but there are a few more people going for them now which I'm very happy to see.Pituophis wrote:
love the keypad I got from you. I also love the Gateron switches.
I'd be surprised if you could manage to break one but I have no objectionsBox- wrote:
nice i will buying a few soon! (yes more then one :p i brake stuff easily)
Glad it's been working out for you and thanks for the tape testimonial. I've added more info to all of my Etsy pages so hopefully people will know you can actually clean it nowSytarno wrote:
I love this keypad, been using mine for about a month now and I haven't had any problems so far.
(holy crap this tape is amazing, its fully reusable)
I'm using a v1 keypad with gateron clears.
Here's a small update to the o-ring situation.Pituophis wrote:
This was a few days ago, but Thnikk provides excellent customer support.
I had an issue with one press registering multiple clicks. He did everything he could to help me.
In the end, I found out on my own that it seems the o-ring(I believe it reduces the key's travel distance by 0.4 mm) was keeping the key on the edge of pressed and not pressed so when I pressed down it would register as multiple clicks. Removing the o-rings fixed it and hasn't ever registered multiple clicks from one press since.
I've considered it, but these pose the same issue with the lack of posts on the stem as o-rings do with the caveat of not being able to reliably stack them. I'll still probably try them on one of my personal keypads to see if there's that much of a noticeable difference within the next few weeks. They do look like they'd do a better job with sound dampening.Wingler wrote:
Have you tried using soft-landing pads on any switches yet?
Something like this could be a good alternative to O-rings altogether.
I haven't tried using these with osu so they may not be good gameplay wise but regular typing does the job.
you can't forget this use for the keypad ~ I laughed a little too hard at it.dagambler999 wrote:
^^ If you're asking, it's legit from the website.
Nahh, I have a big, red Staples "Easy" button that does it for me. It's also a surprisingly fun project to do.Parasyche wrote:
you can't forget this use for the keypad ~ I laughed a little too hard at it.
There is absolutely no competition.dagambler999 wrote:
Well, you might be facing some competition now as techkeys had released a new keyboard. Check it out:
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessor ... eekeyboard
^^ If you're asking, it's legit from the website.
They use gateron browns, and seem competitively priced as well.
True, but that plate mount though.. I know that you could use teensy boards for thnikk's keyboards in order to do 1000Hz but again, that build quality for the techkeys KB is nuts.FieryLight wrote:
There is absolutely no competition.
Techkeys is selling a keyboard with no USB connector for $48. It uses Gateron Browns (merely inferior Cherry MX Browns) and likely has only 125Hz polling. The separate cable costs $23 from them. That's $71 for a 3 key keypad.
By contrast, a Thnikk keypad has 1000Hz polling, a wide variety of switches (including the popular MX Red switches as well as the interesting Gateron Clear switches (essentially Reds that require less force)) and only costs $36.
It does.dagambler999 wrote:
True, but that plate mount though.. I know that you could use teensy boards for thnikk's keyboards in order to do 1000Hz but again, that build quality for the techkeys KB is nuts.
If I had to make a comparison (pardon my overly blunt analogy), it's like PC vs Mac. Getting the job done vs. pure luxury. Besides, I think techkeys is selling this assuming we already have micro-USB cables anyway.
Anyway, I'm not here to start a fight. I'm just letting thnikk know the latest word from the grape vine. I'd say thnikk has balls to do this anyways so there's my credibility as an opinionist out of the window.
EDIT: The techkeys board retails for 58.97 CAD while the thnikk board retails for 44.20+ CAD. I'd say those are both fully decked out models (LEDs vs. aluminium plate). Idk if the thnikk board ships with a cable though.
it resizes it for youdagambler999 wrote:
P.S. Pardon the resize fail. I don't exactly know how to resize photos on the forums.
I wanted it smaller but idek how to edit. Meh I guess it's good enough.drum drum wrote:
it resizes it for youdagambler999 wrote:
P.S. Pardon the resize fail. I don't exactly know how to resize photos on the forums.
FieryLight wrote:
It uses Gateron Browns (merely inferior Cherry MX Browns
Considering that fact that he's planning on dumping WASD's O-rings, I don't think there's much of a chance to get those backplates.dagambler999 wrote:
I think you've also seen this as well. If you could negotiate with WASD and get those steel backplates in bulk, I think it would be nice as well.
This is my thought. I'm definitely interested in trying it out though. Coupled with some u-channel rubber this could actually work pretty well.Wingler wrote:
Also I'm pretty sure that the teensy is a tiny bit too large to fit in those anyhow.
Alright. This is the REAL competition. It's most definitely noodlefighter's amazingly built keypad since peppy even calls it (in quotes) the "nono" keyboard which is also what noddlefigther calls his (see http://noodlefighter.com/Osu_Keyboard.html ). 1000Hz, 3ms latency, $40 now, $30 later.... Thnikks, you gotta find a better price point to compete =P Plus these look just gorgeous. I hope the software noodlefighter made for it works too. There's some really awesome customization in there.Sytarno wrote:
Hey guys, the osu store's got something new. http://new.ppy.sh/store/product/20
new.ppy.sh huh... why is that?Sytarno wrote:
http://new.ppy.sh/store/product/20
It're really going to come down to what you prefer, but I'll do my best to provide a comparison.Shizuyi wrote:
http://store.ppy.sh/store/product/23 So theyre available now. I wanted to try yours or the one from the osu store but i have no clue which one is better for me? What are the benefits from yours and what are the benefits from the osu one? Can someone explain it to me? :S