Anyone know if MX keycap compatible EC sliders are also compatible with Topre keycaps?
I don’t believe them to be. They’re an entirely different stem, and to my knowledge, incompatible.
I cannot overstate my excitement for this project! 
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Hey Don,
I don’t think so, sorry.
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Thanks for the info, @Andreas.
BTW, I completed the info but noticed Owned Keyboard section is missing EC kits as an option. They’ll be increasingly available and, while most if not all of them ship w/MX-compatible sliders, some may choose to reuse Topre sliders so it’s something to consider.
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This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: URSA is officially entering the interest check phase!
It’s been an incredible journey of about two years since I started experimenting with my own keycap profile. And now, here we are, ready to gauge your interest. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the kind words and support I’ve received throughout this process. I’m especially grateful for finding a fantastic partner in FK to help bring these unique keycaps to you.
Thank you all for being a part of this remarkable community.
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Oh man, that MiniCom colorway is too cool. Filled out the survey!
I’ve been low-key avoiding Topre for the same reason I’ve been avoiding World of Warcraft and cocaine - I thought I might like it too much and end up with a whole new hobby.
But hey - life is change and these caps are way too cool not to be on my desk - so now I need to pick a keyboard. I have it narrowed-down to the Leo 660 or an HHKB… on the one hand, I’m already very familiar with layouts similar to the Leo, but on the other this is a great opportunity to pick up a layout I’ve been wanting to try… this is what I call having good problems.
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Hey Dave,
You’ve always shown great interest for URSA — so thank you for joining the survey 
I know how that feels, I got my first Topre board in September of last year. Things got out of hand pretty quickly, there are currently 17 Topre keyboards around me. With the latest being a Leopold FC980C which is a tank. In comparison I bought four MX boards in the two years prior 
Have a great weekend.
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Super excited seeing this project come to fruition, looks like I need to prep my Topre boards for a makeover 
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The profile of these keycaps is simply fantastic. I’ve personally found the typing experience on the prototypes I have to be far more enjoyable than any other profile I’ve tried. This includes my previous favorite, MT3.
I’m very much looking forward to being able to get the production versions.
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I’d keep your eyes out for a 660c on the aftermarket (I’m a 660c fanboy), and in the meantime try to snatch up a used HHKB Pro2 for cheap, or a Pro Classic/Hybrid if you are feeling like something new. I hear the new HHKB have a whole different fit and finish.
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@fkcaps Not sure if you have any control over this, but the survey site hasn’t been up for me for the past 30 minutes or so.
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Filled out the survey the day it went live. Exciting!
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Murphy’s Law 
It should be up and running now.
jtk/deskeys/kbd fans stems with the cross are a no go with Topre/EC stem keycaps.
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Can’t wait for URSA!!!
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This has me so stoked for the new keycaps! I’ve been following the project since @Andreas first started showing off resin prototypes around the various discords, and have had the pleasure of typing on a few columns of them that were lent to me by another Topre enjoyer (thanks again @rooski15). I have nothing but the best things to say about both the profile, and their creator.
On a recent stream I did a side-by-side-by-side-by-side comparison of OEM HHKB, OEM HiPro (from a Realforce), MT3 (on MX stems), the prototype Ursa Minor caps that were lent to me, and holy crap, it was revelatory. Experiencing it like that for the first time, and being able to directly compare in an otherwise apples-to-apples platform really helped me draw my own conclusions, that Ursa will quickly eclipse my other preferred keycap profiles (MT3 and HiPro).
I’ll also say that after getting severely burnt out on the group buy delay/cancellation/ghosting madness of the past few years, I am supremely thankful that these caps are going to be released for in-stock sale vs. a group buy. Best of luck with the launch, Andreas. Can’t wait to see what else you cook up for us!
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Congrats on getting closer to launch! Filled in the survey earlier, super excited for this project to be coming to fruition.
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So hyped for this!!!
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Thank you all for the kind words and support 
Have a great weekend.
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