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My Gigabyte Force K83 w/ Taihao Olivette Keycaps

Posted: 23 Jun 2016, 04:29
by Hanjin
Got some new keycaps a few days ago, next step is to paint the top and bottom case.
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Posted: 23 Jun 2016, 04:45
by cookie
That keyboard looks like black painted cardboard with some keys glued on top, very nice keys though :)

Posted: 25 Jun 2016, 04:46
by Elrick
cookie wrote: That keyboard looks like black painted cardboard with some keys glued on top, very nice keys though :)
Geez how harsh can you be, towards someone who obviously spent time in accruing his key-caps and fitting them.

If he's a beginner you congratulate them for attempting it, not pour cold water over them for even trying. Thought this place would be better than OCN or Geekhack.

Posted: 27 Jun 2016, 17:08
by PlastikSchnittstelle
hey hanjin,
I have the same keycap set. the olivetti clone from tai-hao. What U get for the price is absolutely super. still, I'm not very happy with them. the stet is overall darker than the olivetti set from GMK. I think it doesn't really fit a black nor a white keyboard. so think careful before u start the paint-job. gray would be ok I think.
Also I want to mention, that these ABS caps are quite thin. I suggest you try some O-rings (thicker ones), would make them feel nicer.

I also considered this keyboard from gigabyte - because it isn't expensive, looks simple and doesn't have border/frame.

sometimes bad picture quality makes things look less nicer than they actually are - same vice versa :)

here is my poor picture:
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016, 23:41
by seebart
Your right Elrick, everyone starts somewhere;

welcome to DT Hanjin! Nice job with your Olivetti Tai Hao keycaps, keep us updated.