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cbong23
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Jan 26, 2016
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Mech keyboard newbie here. Will this work nicely with mac? do I have to do something to use command / option keys on the keyboard?
TurboCass
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Jan 26, 2016
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cbong23I'm currently using this on my Mac and even though it's not my first mech, it's my first mech I'm using solely for my Mac.
The Windows key works by default as Command, but it's it's in the wrong spot compared to a Mac keyboard. Control works like normal, and Alt works like option by default. To make it the same layout, I simply swapped the Windows and Alt keys in the keyboard settings straight on the computer. So now Alt works like Command and Windows works like option. I use it a lot for graphic design programs, so having them back in the proper place really helps.
The only issue is that there's no Command on the right side, because where it would be is where the FN key is. I find myself sometimes trying to use it, but I mainly use the one on the left anyway, so it's not a big deal.
The Windows key works by default as Command, but it's it's in the wrong spot compared to a Mac keyboard. Control works like normal, and Alt works like option by default. To make it the same layout, I simply swapped the Windows and Alt keys in the keyboard settings straight on the computer. So now Alt works like Command and Windows works like option. I use it a lot for graphic design programs, so having them back in the proper place really helps.
The only issue is that there's no Command on the right side, because where it would be is where the FN key is. I find myself sometimes trying to use it, but I mainly use the one on the left anyway, so it's not a big deal.
zndr
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Jan 26, 2016
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TurboCassThis is actually a really easy fix I'm not at the office so I don't have a keyboard plugged in, so the pics I'm sharing aren't quite accurate as you'll also have to choose your keyboard but see below in the keyboard system preferences
You can also swap your keys (best part of a mech is swapping the caps right?) so tehy reflect correctly
Thats what I did on mine
You can also swap your keys (best part of a mech is swapping the caps right?) so tehy reflect correctly
Thats what I did on mine
KXInc
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Jan 27, 2016
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cbong23If you want the keys to match your Mac keyboards, all you have to do is head into System Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys. Only change Option to Command & Command to Option. I attached a screenshot as well. This will make your keys from left to right go "Control, Option, Command" just as a Mac keyboard (in that order).
Saikou0taku
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Jan 27, 2016
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zndrHow is yours all the same color leds? I thought they were all white+gold
zndr
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Jan 28, 2016
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ryharriNo problem, there the Vortex backlit Doubleshot keycaps, we actually just closed a drop of them, Sorry. here: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/vortex-backlit-doubleshot-pbt-keycaps
zndr
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Jan 28, 2016
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Saikou0takuAs @pooteRs has said, there's options for all white LED's additionally, they are pretty easy to desolder if you wanted to change them out. I really liked the blue, and the orange, but not together.
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