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   REPLYADDR me@sc1f1dan.com   
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   I wish the folks at raspberry pi would sell the motherboards stag for   
   the 400/500/500+.   
      
   Since they won't, I'msort of exploring the idea of  integratingthe mobo   
   of the 500tomyown keyboard setup than spending $200 for a 500+ with a   
   nonstandard keyboard with yet another power key.   
      
   A few weeks ago I discovered the 500+ while doing a  quick search for   
   custom pi500 rigs. It diverted my attention, now, for a few weeks. I was   
   ALMOST sold on getting the 500+ but was reminded aboutthe customized   
   nature of the keyboard. The power button is a pain in the ass. They tout   
   being able to replace the keys... But the power button isn't really on   
   any keycap kits. And the mapping of LED settings isn't on any other   
   keycap kits either, that i know of. I'm also not a fan of multimedia   
   mapping on function keys. I like my F keys to be F keys.   
      
   The more I think about thatkeyboard, the less I want it. I want that   
   NVME and the RAM, but then I dno't really use it on my 500. Is it   
   something I need or is it just a wishlist item?   
      
   What I want is a fullsized keyboard. I know, I'm a dorky dude who is   
   unlike most others out there who need richter scale clicky keyboards and   
   60% width and la-dee-fucking-daa LED  fuckness. I don't even care if my   
   keyboard has a membrane as  long as  itworks when i press the keysdown.    
      
   Pros                        Cons   
      
   16gb ram                    custom  kb   
   NVME with 256gb             price   
   Mechanical KB               no mobo sold separately   
   Full sized function keys    custom keys   
                               function key mapping notstandard   
                               low profile keycaps   
      
   If I am going to volunteer a purchase of mechanical keys, Iwant to   
   replace thecaps at some point. I've effectively talked myself out of the   
   500+.  But i really fucking hate the 500's keyboard.   
      
   I have work ahead.   
      
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