deskthority

Hi all!
After lots and lots of messages I sent to Vortex, finally I got a reply from them through e-mail.
And yes, it solved my problem!
It was the firmware problem, they sent me a software for flashing a firmware to the keyboard, and after I flashed it works fine, and it even saved my programmed ...

...I believe those switches are plate mounted, so you'd have to remove the case to check for shorts.
The switches are PCB-mounted so that you can try opening the respective switch to see if it's the error source.
So, what are you trying to say is that I should open that ESC switch and see if ...

That's a shame, really. Is it possible the ESC key got mashed permanently "on" when you changed the keycap? I'm thinking the firmware might do a scan for matrix shorts when powering up. I believe those switches are plate mounted, so you'd have to remove the case to check for shorts.
Maybe, tho I ...

And as you might guess, no reply from Vortex, none.

And here is the video, share it everywhere for people to see, and how bad Vortex's customer support is, sadly.

I'm really disappointed by their N/A-customer-support, tho I really enjoy their keyboards and I do hope so that they'll improve their ...

Muirium wrote:Q: "All the key can not work or only caps lock?"
A: All keys can not work!

^^ that

Vortex's customer support is really really bad, only messages through FaceBook to get this reply:

"All the key can not work or only capslock?"

not sure what to do now...

Any ideas?

Thanks! :/

Yes, when PC is booting up CAPS-LOCK is shining normally, and when it boots up then it starts blinking... :O

As KBT Pure Pro has programming abilities, I tried reseting it to default settings with FN+R but failed...

No idea...

So, I got my QWERKey today and I removed ESC keycap, put keycap from QWERKey, and after like 10 minutes keyboard stopped working... :O

Not sure that this is somehow related to QWERKey or what but it's pretty funny how this happened after that... :P

Tried on 4 PCs and on iPad Mini too and it's the ...

What would be the price for IBM Model M from 1994. PS/2 In great condition?
Thanks!

So, today I got ordered switches from WASDKeyboards, and OK, everything is OK, and then I called my friend which is a proffesional in electronics.
And then, we opened the keyboard with a card and screwdriver, removed the board (just pull it out, it isn't soldered to anything), and then we started ...

As I got here cuz of my MEKA G1 firstly, after a few weeks I found the old keyboard in my basement, and here on forum people found it very rare, as I'm not yet for selling it, tho I'd like to see how much it might worth.
So, here it is, in kinda dirty condition right now:
http://imgur.com/a/i1YBB#6

Icarium wrote:I can't tell from the part numbers. Unless somebody happens to have the same board, I doubt they will.

Sent you a PM

They are quite common in old boards but this particular type I haven't seen before.
I got more keyboards from KeyTronic, Cherry and such, but they aren't mechanical tho... Still, I might find some in basement, who knows...
Also, tell me is some of these keyboards a mechanical keyboard? Tnx!
1 ...

Oh, thank you guys!
I won't be selling it tho, cuz it's my dad's stuff, and I'd like to keep it!
It's nice to hear that
I might go to see if I can find some more keyboards in basement But I'm sure there's some XT, Commodore 64 and such

Oh, it's a type of hall effect switch. Not what I was expecting at all. Very nice.
Can you explain me more? What is the hall switch, I mean, is that good or?
Why is it nice? :D
I want it all! Spit it out :ugeek: :D

Also tell me, can I put those keycaps in dishwasher? Not sure how to clean them ...

DELETE POST, I accidentely quote it

Daniel Beardsmore wrote:Okay ... now what's in the gap where that used to be?

Ye sorry, I took a photo but forgot to upload that one
Here it is, and I added it to the album:
http://i.imgur.com/fK5lEgR.jpg

They certainly should be. If this is like one I had before, though it looks a bit different maybe a generation older.
B2D6psMh.jpg
Press in the tabs and pull up on the part the keycap attach, to see what is under. Want to verify if it's the kind I think it is.
I popped up a switch, took some ...

Tnx man!
I took some new photos without caps...
http://imgur.com/a/i1YBB#6

http://imgur.com/a/iAZLC#0
What do you think guys, should I try to clean it, wash it?
It feels pretty nice.
Tell me, do you recognize switches?
Because I don't... It seem that they aren't Cherries?
Also, is there any good tutorial how to wash/clean the mechanical keyboard to the very very small ...

CeeSA wrote:here is the link of his group buy thread:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ ... t2760.html

Thank you!
So, for my MEKA G1 I need switches without pins (MX1A-11NN)? Am I right?

I will try to make a mini tutorial this week. You can get switches very cheaply from 7bit, here on DT. He is located in Berlin, Germany.

Switches are generally designed for 10 million keypresses, so them breaking should be an exception.
I was thinking of getting 10 switches, just for case if ...

Switching out a switch is dont in under 5 minutes with a basic soldering iron...a new switch will cost you less than 2$. If you like, I could make a few pictures...a "mini-tutorial". Needed materials: soldering iron, one switch, braid/solder sucker, solder.
Hm, was thinking about that. But not ...

That is swapping the stem and spring only. The bottom housing with the crosspoints is what breaks in a switch, and you need to desolder it to replace it.
TTesports told me that I can send them my keyboard and they gonna repair that keyswitch.
But I'm wondering should I wait for more switches to ...

The_Ed wrote:If you don't know how to solder properly, then yes you'll need to find someone to replace the switch for you.

Tell me, this won't work? Or?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLBXxzmuA_Q
Tnx!

So the whole switch died? Suddenly? Im in Europe, so...
Do I need to buy the switch and give it to someone to solder it for me?

P.S Also, are there any guides for this keyboard? How to open it, solder/desolder switches and such? Or it's kinda same as all other mech. keyboards?
Tnx!

Hi all,
I'm totally newbie about mechanical keyboards and all, so I'd like some help from you if possible! Tnx!

I'm not sure if my keyboard is under warranty because I got it from friend, so let's say if it isn't, what should, and what I can do to fix the key?
Is buying a new switch an option ...