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Oct 21, 2015

Just FYI. You can't use just any set of MX caps on the Novatouch. The stabilizers for the spacebar are wider, and many spacebars have multiple stems (two to three on each side) that hit the edge of the stabilizer if they are too close together. The only caps that I found that fit are the doubleshot ABS caps that are dropped here regularly. You could also file down the edge of the stems thar are hitting the stabilizer, although I haven't tried it.

Oct 21, 2015

Hypersphere

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Oct 21, 2015

KellyHYes, I have also found that not all keycap sets work well on the Novatouch. For example, if you don't want downstroke noise from the caps hitting the switch housing or plate, the lower profiles such as Cherry and Leopold are out. I've had the best results with PBT caps in OEM profile, such as the cream and green or blue and gray sets made by Ducky. The Granite set works fairly well, but I have difficulty typing on spherical tops and the flat (non-sculpted) DSA profile.

Oct 21, 2015

KellyH

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Oct 21, 2015

HypersphereInteresting, although I was talking specifically about the spacebar physically not working, and not about noise level that the caps make. The spacebar gets stuck and you have to force it up because the stabilizers will get stuck tightly between stems that are too close together. It's a functional issue that makes the board unusable.
I have heard other people talk about the profile making a difference, and I didn't realize it was due to noise. Interesting. I've only had OEM caps on my Novatouch since nothing else has fit so far. I prefer Cherry profile though.
I've tried the Keycool PBT Rainbow Caps, the Star-Trek themed caps from SP, and the cherry-profile PBT caps that came in grey shades, and none fit. I also got confirmation that the Varmilo PBT caps won't fit. I haven't seen the Ducky spacebar, but it's good to know those would work.

Oct 21, 2015

bulleo

Oct 21, 2015

KellyHThe Noppoo EC108 pro shouldn't have the problem?! Since it has wire stabilizers? http://s297.photobucket.com/user/GhostofHarry/media/IMG_4495.jpg.html

Oct 21, 2015

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MajorKoos

Oct 21, 2015

KellyHI've had pretty good luck with the spacebars from WASD Keyboards as they only have a single stabilizer post on each end.
The only issue I really have with the keyboard is the noise the stabilized keys make. The slack on the stabilizers while they are at rest means even the lightest touch to the key is enough to make a racket.

Oct 21, 2015

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KellyH

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Oct 21, 2015

bulleoI'm not sure - I had the EC-108 Pro for about a month (and then sold it), but never tried to change the caps. I know some other keyboard brands use their own stabilizers, and not Costar, and that has caused problems. If the EC-108 Pro uses Costar stabs, I don't see why they wouldn't.

Oct 21, 2015

bulleo

Oct 21, 2015

KellyHWhy did you sell your EC108 pro? Didn't like full-size , the color? Or something more serious?

Oct 21, 2015

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KellyH

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Oct 21, 2015

bulleoThere were two issues - one was that it would randomly insert a ; as I typed after I switched which mouse I was using. It worked after I switched back to my old mouse.
The main thing, though, is that I didn't care for the scratchy feeling that the POM stems created when you type. A lot of people don't mind it at all, but I couldn't get over it.
Otherwise, I loved it. Great sound, great weighting on the keys, high quality keycaps, fully featured.

Oct 21, 2015

Hypersphere

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Oct 21, 2015

KellyHJust to clarify -- when you say that the various keycap sets in your list didn't fit, were you referring only to the spacebar in these sets?

Oct 21, 2015

hydandata

Oct 21, 2015

KellyHI am using Vortex PBT keycap set, and it fits perfectly.

Oct 21, 2015

thebrassthief

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Oct 22, 2015

KellyHI have no idea what you're talking about. I've used Granite and Vortex on my Novatouch with no issues. I have Sanctuary coming in a few months as well and it's all standard spacing so there isn't a reason they shouldn't be perfectly fine.

Oct 22, 2015

KellyH

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Oct 23, 2015

HypersphereYes, just the spacebar. So you could just keep the existing spacebar or another one that fits and the rest of the keys would fit fine.

Oct 23, 2015

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compuguy

Oct 23, 2015

KellyHI currently have a Varmilo keycaps on my novatouch, and the spacebar seems to be fine, as long as you don't push it in completely (which causes it to get stuck.

Oct 23, 2015

terminallytrill

Oct 31, 2015

HypersphereHm. How much of a problem is this for Cherry profile? I was planning on getting this for gmk hyperfuse but now I'm having doubts

Oct 31, 2015

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