Was sind PBT tastenkappen?
PBT steht für Polybutylenterephthalat. Die aus diesem Material gefertigten Tastenkappen sind härter und generell haltbarer als solche, die aus ABS hergestellt werden. Jedoch unterscheiden sich die beiden Materialien auch in der Textur und damit in der Haptik. PBT-Keycaps sind nämlich rauer und texturierter.
Was sind PBT Double Shot Keycaps?
Mit Hilfe des hier angebotenen farbigen Sets aus elf PBT-Tastenaufsätzen, so genannten Double-Shot-Keycaps von Ducky ist es möglich, die mechanischen Tastaturen des Tastaturherstellers schnell und einfach dem eigenen Geschmack anzupassen, das Keyboard also zu modden.
When did GMK start making ABS keycaps?
The company manufactured surface mounted diodes and other microcomputer components. It was not until 2011, over 19 years later, that GMK began manufacturing double-shot ABS plastic keycaps. However, their method for creating keycaps is unique and a pretty polarizing topic in the community.
What are GMK keycaps made out of?
To improve your keycaps, most people recommend upgrading them to a PBT plastic set instead, as PBT plastic is known to last longer and be more durable (read more about ABS vs. PBT here). GMK goes in a different direction, they make their high-end keycaps out of a thick ABS instead.
What is the difference between ABS and PBT keycaps?
ABS can lead to your GMK keycaps “shining” over time, losing their textured surface and matte appearance. Additionally, their sound is less resonant than the deeper tones that thicker PBT plastic create. For high-quality PBT keycap sets, check out our GPBT keycaps.
What are the benefits of ABS plastic keycaps?
Thick ABS plastic allows your keyboard to have no warping and few imperfections, along with colors that pop better and improved acoustics. Most PBT keycaps, especially the larger keys, tend to warp during the manufacturing process which leads to bent spacebars and off-center legends.