Commander X16

1 hour ago, Perifractic said:

And just for the record currently we have both reset and nmi pins on the motherboard and one button on the front of the case which you can choose to connect to either of those pins depending on your preferred option. And the power button separately of course.

That's a bargain and a half but I suppose you can view it as a commodity kbd and you get any color you want as long as it's black.
All of the customizations on this kbd right down to the specific Pantone graphics and cbm graphic chars have to be paid for somehow and I guess rather than soaking the principals of this project for thousands in setup fees, they are passing a $75 per kbd fee onto each sold?  I'm totally guessing.  Still want one, though.
If this outfit buys Cherry switches by the 10,000s they must be inexpensive which is where their margin comes in.
Dumb question time... this is PS/2, so is there a simple adapter that will enable it for use on a MacBook?  (I guess some type of PS/2 to USB to USB C). Any issues to speak of outside of getting the adapters?
 
 

Thinking of getting one of the X16 Deluxe keyboards, but trying to work out cost to the UK.

Once delivery, duty and VAT are added it is likely going to be over £200.00.

Blue switches seem a safe option, but green also appeal with the extra force required.

However, blue are cheaper. Hmm...

On 10/14/2020 at 8:20 AM, Cyber said:

Another thought is that PS/2 keyboard connector has unused pins which may be used for these additional buttons. This would require a custom mod for both keyboard and board, but who knows, some users might do even this, if they prefer.

On 7/11/2020 at 1:40 PM, jtk said:

I've been entertaining the the idea of getting my first mechanical keyboard for about a year. After seeing the availability of the Commander X16 Deluxe Keyboard on WASD I think I'm inspired to finally commit. Even if the project doesn't make it for some reason, I still think it's a cool looking keyboard and the key labels don't matter to me, I can touch type on a blank keyboard.



Since I have never owned a mechanical keyboard, and it's a rather pricey purchase, I'm hoping some people here might have some answers and suggestions.



1. I absolutely need a Scroll Lock key, it's the shortcut key for my KVM. Does the 40/80 Display key function as a Scroll Lock key on a standard PC?



2. I don't need perfect silence but I code all day and game all night in an area often occupied by other people. I'm thinking of going either Cherry MX Red or Cherry MX Silent Red. This comparison video has me leaning towards Silent Red. Does anyone have a experienced opinions on the difference between these 2 or suggestions on why another type might be better?



3. Does purchasing this particular keyboard support the Commander X16 project directly?

On 10/14/2020 at 7:54 PM, Fenner Machine said:

Thinking of getting one of the X16 Deluxe keyboards, but trying to work out cost to the UK.

Once delivery, duty and VAT are added it is likely going to be over £200.00.

Blue switches seem a safe option, but green also appeal with the extra force required.

However, blue are cheaper. Hmm...

On 10/14/2020 at 1:16 PM, Perifractic said:

The keyboard is actually USB with a PS2 controller on board and supplied with a PS2 adapter, so yes it will work with a Mac ️