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The Realforce 86U employs Topre's unique capacitive tactile key switches with 3 levels of pressure sensitivity in an ergonomically distributed layout to provide the most comfortable typing experience available in a standard flat keyboard. Caps Lock and CTRL keys are swappable and configurable using the dip-switches on the back of the keyboard.
Keyboard Features
- 86-Key US ANSI Customizable Layout
- 30, 45, and 55gram sensitivity, 4mm travel Topre Electrostatic Capacitive Key Switches
- Dimensions: 366 × 169 × 38 mm (14.4 x 6.6 x 1.5in)
- USB interface
- Cable Length: 1.6m (5.25ft)
- Weight: 1.2kg (2lbs 10oz)
- Includes swappable CTRL/CAPS Lock keys and keypulling tool
Topre capacitive key switches are a patented hybrid between a mechanical spring based switch, a rubber dome switch, and a capacitive sensor that combined provide tactility, comfort, and excellent durability. The unique electrostatic design of Topre switches requires no physical mechanical coupling and therefore, theoretically, key switch bounce/chatter are eliminated.
Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre's key switches have gained the acceptance of one of the world's largest airlines who use Topre keyboards exclusively for check-in counters where they require 100% reliability.
86U DIP-switch Settings
| DIP Switch | Key/Function | SW OFF | SW ON |
| SW1 | Left Ctrl Key | Left Ctrl | Caps Lock |
| Caps Lock Key | Caps Lock | Left Ctrl | |
| SW2 | Windows/Meta Key | Enable | Disable |
| SW3 | Ctrl Key | Ctrl | Alt |
| Alt Key | Alt | Ctrl | |
| SW4 | Menu/App Key | Enable | Disable |
HHKB and Realforce Warranty
1 year, parts, labor, and round-trip repair shipping. Please review our warranty terms for further information.
HHKB and Realforce Returns
Due to the VERY low incidence of failure in Topre switch-based keyboards; returns for repair ONLY will be allowed. No returns for repair service will be accepted without prior e-mail approval and a RMA number. No exchanges accepted. This is the manufacturer's written policy, and EliteKeyboards follows it. Repairs will be performed in Japan at the Topre or Fujitsu PFU factory. Repair turn-around is typically 4-8 weeks; loaner boards are not available, but shipping charges are covered by EliteKeyboards during the warranty period.