Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
Showing 1 of 435 conversations about:
fgsz291
1
Jun 20, 2014
bookmark_border
Will the LEDs shine through or are these to thick to shine through? I really dont like it if the whole cap is illuminated
Leukybear
277
Jun 20, 2014
bookmark_border
fgsz291They are PBT and quite thick PBT and therefore LED backlight will not shine through.
The backlight will shine around the keycaps for a glowing effect instead, not necessarily the keycap becoming illuminated.
If you want caps that will make proper use of your board's backlighting, you want translucent ABS keycaps.
It'll look like this:
If you want caps that will make proper use of your board's backlighting, you want translucent ABS keycaps.
It'll look like this:
BeardyMcJohnFace
5
Jun 21, 2014
bookmark_border
Leukybearthat's not entirelly correct, they will shine through the white and pink ones quite prominently (possibly green and blue, not sure). it's the darker colour in those grey keycaps that absorbs the light rather than just the thickness of the keycap.
YouGotRioted
31
Jun 23, 2014
bookmark_border
GeoggaMade a poll here for various PBT sets, specifically black sets.
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/black-pbt-keycap-sets
Related Products
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionCollaborate With Us
For Brands & DesignersFollow Drop