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fk-caps OP t1_jc6zf9b wrote

It’s been a long time coming but Topre keyboard users are finally getting what they deserve: nice keycaps! This new profile, designed by the talented u/23_Andreas, is a spherical sculpted keycaps profile for Topre keyboards. You heard that right, no need to mod switches, or mount weird adapters that may ruin your keyboard experience, URSA keycaps are injected with Topre-compatible stems. And the best part is they are double shot PBT, which is basically the best option out there to get crisp, perfectly aligned legends and vivid colors.

While we are figuring out the details, you may subscribe on our website to be notified when news come out. We’ll be having a survey very soon, to present the first colorway and make sure we know what colors/layouts you want or need!

Here is what we know so far:

  • Topre stems (of course)
  • Doubleshot PBT (the crème de la crème)
  • Compatible with HHKB, Realforce and Leopold keyboards (no ISO/JIS for now)
  • Fine legends, by an experienced designer (name reveal in a few weeks, so again, subscribe to be notified)
  • Will ship at least from US and Europe
  • 2 kits (note: legends have not been designed yet, but you may click the links below to check the kits’ content):
    • Base kit: supports HHKB and FC660C
    • Extension kit: adds support for RF 87U, RF TKL, RF 84U, RF 86U, RF 104U, FC980C, Topre Type Heaven
  • Price: TBA (but we promise it won’t be so crazy!)

More information, renders and design concepts

➡️ Check our website

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Cipulot t1_jc7cn8f wrote

Really happy about the developments. I've been following the project for quite some times and I'm super excited that this is finally gonna be available to all the follow Topre lovers.

A big thanks to u/23_Andreas for starting the development of the URSA project along with his passion and dedication. He's truly one of the most wholesome ppl that I've "met" in this scene. And big thanks to u/fk-caps for embarking in the journey to support him and help him bring the project to new heights, those who I hoped to see from this project ever since the first pics of the caps were shared by Andreas.

Can't wait to have these on my boards and if all goes well maybe I can hope for a JIS option too *wink wink*

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fk-caps OP t1_jc7deox wrote

coming from you that means a lot! we should "meet up" some time too I am very interested by what you are doing!

and yes JIS/ISO support is on the list too :) it will come soon enough if the first set does well!

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Cipulot t1_jc8cjth wrote

We definitely should. I was planning to go the the Frankfurt Meetup but then ended up having to cancel the travel because of work. Missed so much good stuff 😢

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insolentpotato t1_jc7klkw wrote

takes one wholesome to know wholesome.

thanks to you both for broadening EC field/reach.

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filolif t1_jc6zwq4 wrote

Yes! A sweet set of topre caps. Really looking forward to these and thanks for making them!

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Dejusk t1_jc7dq6g wrote

Been looking forward to this, hype is off the charts!

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rooski15 t1_jc7d3wq wrote

Ahhh I cannot overstate how excited I am for this. 😁

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Misfitxvx t1_jc7m7dr wrote

Slamming credit card on table.gif

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DangerG t1_jc7ghrf wrote

I am so excited!

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KessKielce t1_jc7kge1 wrote

Goodbye Hipro, hello URSA!!!

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udarajay t1_jc88ro3 wrote

these look SO nice!!

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SXLightning t1_jc8wkak wrote

What kind of timeline are we looking at here< am i going to have to wait a year to get them if its a GB?

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fk-caps OP t1_jc92y95 wrote

It won’t be a GB! We’ll take the time we need to make them just right, then sell as in stock items, shipping the next day from US or EU.

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Deductivemonkee t1_jc8x2qp wrote

Can we get a seperate 23u set? Otherwise I'd be buying 104u, AND hhkb

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fk-caps OP t1_jc9hyop wrote

that is not going to happen unfortunately the sets won't change too much... sorry about that, you could talk with someone getting a base kit for an HHKB for instance and collect the few keys you need?

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q1t t1_jcb5csx wrote

Ive been using RF 87u for 8 years straight, its time to treat it with some nice caps! 🙃

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archaelurus t1_jcbttig wrote

100% interested, but I need ISO/JIS (HHKB JP etc)

  1. I love the demo with Japanese labeling... is this something that will happen? This question is because I'm assuming the talk of ISO/JIS is only with regard to layout/shape of keys, not for japanese labels, is that correct?

  2. If the answer is that it's only layout and not labels: will you offer ISO/JIS specific keys extension kit? Or should I wait for a full kit to appear if I don't want to buy a full keyset twice?

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fk-caps OP t1_jccb0jg wrote

Please consider stating your request/need in the upcoming survey as this will be our point of reference for the next iterations!

  1. No there won’t be japanese sublegends for doubleshot keycaps. We might consider running a set in dye sub but that’s not in the current plan. Yes the talk about ISO/JIS is regarding the shape of the keys

  2. Yes it will be an additional extension kit for ISO/JIS layouts support

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Hutecker t1_jc92wrw wrote

Are these compatible with a Novatouch?

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DangerG t1_jcblyaj wrote

Only compatible with the topre sliders. Not the mx style sliders

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Justathrowawayoh t1_jc9hu9y wrote

Oh boy, let's goooo! Cannot wait to see the final product.

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fedezubo t1_jc9o454 wrote

The hype is real! Hoping for a BOW with Japanese sublegends!!

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kool-keys t1_jc9p2lr wrote

OOh, they look comfy :)

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Blur_410 t1_jcdc4ly wrote

Interesting stuff.

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AshamedGanache t1_jcdgjm8 wrote

As a MT3 lover, might have to get a Topre board.

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Goofy-Patrick t1_jceb2fi wrote

This is exciting, I'll definitely have to check these out. GLWS!

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travelerswarden t1_jcz2580 wrote

Just received my first Topre board this past weekend and am pumped to see this. Signed up immediately for updates.

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feederswim t1_jdk8r2x wrote

I am really excited about this development!!! Prototypes have been amazing - looking forward to the production version…

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broken_pipez t1_je5z0q6 wrote

Ive been on the lookout for literal years for a good topre keycapset. If that comes in ISO and maybe even a German layout ive reached endgame!

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