Whether you assemble your own keycaps or buy a pre-made one, the question “ABS vs PBT keycaps?” comes up in both cases. This is because ABS and PBT are the two most commonly used polymers in the manufacture of keycaps. Both types of polymer h
Keycaps:Customize your keyboard to your heart’s content with keycaps. These plastic pieces go over the switches, aka what your fingers hit when you type. PBT plastic is far more durable and resistant to fading, but ABS is cheaper though lettering fades easier. Opt for double shooting, a ...
When you’re looking for custom keycaps, you’ll find lots of different options available (who would’ve thought?). For example, keys can be made out of either ABS or PBT plastics, and symbols can be put on the keys with any method from printing to laser-etching to double-shotting (...
Keyboard: Glorious GMMK TKL with Kailh Pro Burgundy switches and Corsair double shot PBT key caps. Mouse: Razer Viper 8kHz. Works great for work and gaming. Last edited: Dec 23, 2021 Reactions: gorb, SamirD and Mad Maxx like this Dec 23, 2021 #742 Zarathustra[H] Extremely [H] ...
I haven't used DSA, SA, or other profiles, but they're not something I think I'd like more than XDA keycaps. Also, they need to be PBT (not ABS) and should have side legends that are translucent to let the south-facing LEDs shine through. Lastly, I prefer a gradient look on ...
I'd since upgraded my mousepad to an even bigger, and thicker one, and swapped the keycaps to a set of PBT Pudding shine through keycaps, gotta love the extra bling bling. Oh yeah, the 'Esc' key is a 'The Witcher' metal keycap which I'd had to order separately... AM4 R7 5700...
I have a crap ton of keyboards; my main keyboards are a Ibm model m custom bolt modded and new pbt keycaps, Ortek MCK-142Pro programmable keyboard ( Alps SKCM Orange ), Wey Tec MK06 modular keyboard ( Cherry MX Clear ),IBM 5251 ( Beamspring ), Logitech g19 and thats just to name...
£27 for the caps $110 for the Jellykey £496.60 not including minor stuff like the surgical tape etc. Everything will last a long time though besides the keycaps which are still like five years+, Jellykey won't wear out. It's good to support small industry creating quality products...
And swapping the OEM keycaps for Mode Obscura Cherry profile keycaps. Obscura Keycaps High quality double-shot keycaps for your custom mechanical keyboard. Made from a PBT/ABS blend offering both excellent durability and shine resistance. Fits any cherry MX style switches. Compatible with 60%,...
I'd since upgraded my mousepad to an even bigger, and thicker one, and swapped the keycaps to a set of PBT Pudding shine through keycaps, gotta love the extra bling bling. Oh yeah, the 'Esc' key is a 'The Witcher' metal keycap which I'd had to order separately... AM4 R7 5700...