类型: IC
作者: rootwyrm
发布时间: 2013-01-28
16:35:32
更新时间: 2013-06-14 14:37:48
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39711.0
What Is It?
This would be a complete
keycap set (all 105 keys) for Cherry MX keyboards -
primarily CM Storm, Ducky, Keycool and Filco but pretty much
any Cherry MX. Why all 105 for a Wyse “conversion” kit?
Because it’s getting to be a pain to find a good set of
Wyse, and this also makes it possible to do something much
fancier!
There’s also the tiny issue of the spacebar
and shift caps being too large, and no windows on the scroll
lock or caps lock keys. Plus, let’s just call a spade a
spade: Wyse looks good.
It is called:
Wyse87 - for now. Why? Based on 1987 Wyse
PCET and 87 keys. So there.
What’s The Proposal?
A whole
new Wyse set! As in entirely new - no more searching for and
restoring a 901865 or such.
Here’s a photo of the Wyse keycaps as they should look
(courtesy DT).
Now for most folks, that right there would be cool
enough. But the hope is to take it two steps further,
because I’m a perfectionist like that. What that means is:
the “old” Wyse font plus adding the function layer legends
(play/pause, stop, next, previous, win lock, mute, vol-, and
vol+.) - function layer’s gone to maximize compatibility.
But Windows keys (lettered, not graphics - so “Win,”
“Menu”?) will be in there!
For the more soldering
inclined, matching LEDs in stylish amber or green will be
available as an add-on. (The more we get, the cheaper they
get each!)
Why a full 87105 key set?
Two big reasons. One, this eliminates the need to
locate a donor keyboard completely, restore those keys, then
moogle it up. Two, this allows us to play around with colors
a bit and potentially step up to PBT for some keys. Now
how’s that for awesome?
Oh, and three? It makes it
easier for everyone to get Wyse (see what I did there?) and
it makes it cheaper.
Why 105 keys? A) Just slightly
more than half of you wanted that! B) Hey transplant them to
a Leopold numpad! C) Simplifies ordering and maximizes
compatibility.
Where Is It At?
Right now, we’re in step 1 of however many it takes
to get this going: planning and checking interest.
Take
two now that the pipe is cleared up somewhat! Right
now, everyone seems thrilled by the idea of
PBT dye-sub as long as the colors are
close/exact. Don’t worry, the font will be. Thus pay
attention to the PBT pricing below.
Windows
need to be looked at more closely, since there’s some
compatibility issues there. I’d prefer not to delete them
completely, because the keys will be substantially
not-translucent due to the darker color. Low luminosity LEDs
like Ducky won’t show through without a window.
I’m
STILL working on pricing currently, but here’s the awesome
news of the week. So far, if we were to go purely ABS and
get just 50 sets ordered? That would get us
to just
$0.81 per keycap - about $70 a complete set. That’s just $10 more than a standard 87 key set from
SP!
Mixed PBT and ABS would be around
$85 a complete set at 50 sets. (This is
with 46 PBT keycaps and 41 ABS double-shot keycaps.) At 100
sets, we’d basically get PBT and ABS double-shot at straight
ABS prices!
Add Amber LEDs: Up to 10, $3.50 shipped.
10-19, $2.50 shipped. Over 20, $2.00 shipped. (Amber is
kinda expensive.)
Add Green LEDs: Up to 10, $2.50
shipped. 10-19, $1.75 shipped. Over 20, $1.25 shipped.
THESE ARE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES BASED ON FULL SETS WITH
CORRECTLY WINDOWED KEYS.
(Also including shipping.)
Gotta get new numbers after we sort out the
windows!
Planning Stuff!
There’s a bit
to discuss about what exactly we want on the keys that
weren’t there on the original, and obviously a consensus is
necessary for group buys. Of course there’s the thread, and
also a handy poll on Google Docs.
CURRENT POLL:
Wyse87 Planning Round 1
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Results Page
Wyse87 Planning Round 2!
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Results Page 2
Trying to figure out how best to set up the next one -
any help would be appreciated!
Who’s With Me?
Reserved!