![]() ![]() Ripster Iron Cross Vintage Key Guide - Discussion Some vintage keys may APPEAR to be Cherry MX compatible but are not. Signature Plastics Cherry MX Key Stem Dimensions ![]() You can use these 4 methods to see what plastic your keys are.īe careful with some cleaning products on solvent sensitive plastics! See the Plastic/Solvent tests here. PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a thick, dense, glass-like plastic. Used for translucent keys like this Signature Plastic keyset - Discussion 1 - Discussion 2. Cherry MX key casings are made of POM Chemical Testing as are the stems Cherry Labeling on MY stem Currently Vortex is using POM as the lettering infill on their Backlit Doubleshot PBT/POM Keys. Keycool used to use with their keyboards but is now phasing it out. Found use in older black Cherry G80 keycaps and the discontinued Nopoo Chocolate keyboards. An abrasion-resistant, solvent-resistant and low-friction material. POM (Polyoxymethylene, also known by the brand name "Delrin"). Exceptions are some Cherry/Poker/Leopold keys and IBM/Unicomp keys. The downside is the brittle nature of PBT and expense so most keyboard manufacturers do not use for either keyboard cases or keys. PBT is a harder long wearing material with a "sandier feel" and should not yellow as much as ABS over time. Filco and Das keycaps are made of ABS as are most keycaps that ship with the keyboard you purchase. Topre casings are made of ABS and IBM Model M's are as well. It's a comparatively soft material compared to some modern plastics but is tough and resistant to breakage. ![]() It's commonly used for keyboard casings and keys. Ripster Key Reference Wiki Comprehensive Listing But Archived Geekwhacked Wiki so a bit out of dateĪBS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). Ripster All About Keys Wiki R00TW0RMED wiki archive [ Using Snoo Keys to introduce Different Key Lettering Technologies - Doubleshot, Lasered & Infill, and Pad Printed - Discussion Thing 1 - Discussion Thing 2Īll About Doubleshot Keycaps Pros and cons and lots of pictures of different kinds Discussion - Discussion so nice Ripster posted it twiceĪll About Dyesub Keys - Discussion1 - Discussion2 For Key MANUFACTURING see the Key Manufacturing Wikiįor an excellent overview see Luke explain the different key types and how to install in this Linus Tech Tips Video.For Keycap MANUFACTURERS see the manufacturer reference.For Key MODIFICATIONS and Tools To Visualize Key Color swaps see the Key Modifications Wiki.For Key DIMENSIONS and 3D Printing Files/Examples see the 3D Printing WIki.For Keyboard CLEANING see the Maintenance Wiki.For Key REMOVAL see the Key Removal Wiki for your type of switch and cap.For Keycap SHOPPING see the Key Shopping Wiki.This Wiki also explains Keyswitch spacing and keyboard layouts.įor an excellent overview of keyboard layouts see /u/livingspeedbump's guide on Massdrop - Discussion MOST keyboards have interchangeable keycaps but it DEPENDS on the type of switch and keyboard manufacturer. This Wiki's goal is to help you find compatible keycaps. ![]()
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