Insane Keyboard Problem,Help?

[Gibson63]

So hmm... i realised after some weeks..that my current keyboard have some problems for Jacking/Mashing .. some Fast thrills,Fast jack,or songs like DP or Crowdpleaser.. i cant have good score or hit the jacks properly with my keyboard..i always miss... BUT.. with other keyboards i have no problems... lets take CLUB..for example.. pretty simple jacks file.. well here with my HP keyboard.. i TAP the damnit arrow right on time..and i get averages and then misses.. but.. with like 2 or 3 other keyboards , i can do them perfectly.. wtf is happening with my keyboard.. ( and yes my HP keyboard does register quads,hands) i just dont get why i suck really bad with this keyboard, and it looks pretty neat and recent though..im better with old keyboard.. ill show you some pic.. can anybody tell me whats the problem?

PS: i dont know the model or anything else exept its a Black HP keyboard.. that you have when u buy a HP computer.

EDIT: Its not a wireless keyboard and its not USB.

[MrMagic5239]

HP keyboards are crap for jacks/trills

Get a Zippy EL :D

[Kynosaur]

Maybe you wore some of the keys out somehow?

Have you tried using different setups?

EDIT:HP keyboards are crap for jacks/trills

oh ok :P

[Gibson63]

really... why HP are craps? ..explain.. and yes i tryed different setup..i just dont get why i keep missing....

[FrozenAngel91]

I have this exact same model of keyboard, and I don't have this problem. It could be either the keyboard itself is broken in some way (not likely), or it could be that there's just some mental problem going on (as in, your using an older keyboard so you think you can do it well, therefore you do it well)

[Gibson63]

why a Zippy EL ?

[MrMagic5239]

HP keyboards have hard plastic for buttons which means more friction on the push down and a small delay when you push the button down. Zippy EL is just a reccomendation because it has flat keys like a laptop, no friction because they are flat keys, and you can tap them quickly. There are many other keyboards out there, but summerschool reccomended a Zippy EL, so I bought it, and it works very well for jacks :)

[Gibson63]

where can i find these kind of keyboard? i tryed to google image it.. but theres like..30 model.. lol can u link me yours and tell me if i can buy it at a wal mart or something..or link me an EBAY link or any other online store please :) thanks

[who_cares973]

MrMagic just wants everyone to know he got his new keyboard lol

[jugglinguy]

Wireless?

[Gibson63]

MrMagic just wants everyone to know he got his new keyboard lol

LOL xD

EDIT: nop, not wireless and not USB

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

LOL xD

EDIT: nop, not wireless and not USB

PS2 or what?

[Gibson63]

PS2 or what?

ps2 o_o wtf? its a normal keyboard that u can buy or recieve when u buy a HP computer.

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

ps2 o_o wtf? its a normal keyboard that u can buy or recieve when u buy a HP computer.

I'm saying if it isn't a usb and it isn't wireless, then do you plug it into the PS2 port (not the system) on your computer?

[behanjc]

It's probably USB if it's not wireless...

[Gibson63]

well i plug it in the mouse thingy...lol

EDIT:gosh ill take another picture...

[WTFBrandon]

I know how to fix it.
What set up do you use first?
I had the same thing, all you have to do is change your keys.
Its same with my laptop, i can't jack good with the arrows when I play index, so I had to move my arrows to different setup.
Same can happen with spread if the set up is to close OR to far... its gay like that. :P
Answer asap aswell, i wanna check back on something.

[Gibson63]

i tryed different setup.... i think its not the problem.. SD KL or AS KL or ZX .é

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

It's probably USB if it's not wireless...

EDIT: nop, not wireless and not USB

If you want a decent keyboard, go to a used computer store and buy one for 5$. They work just fine. No need to go blow 30$ on a keyboard.

[behanjc]

I'm not a ****ing idiot dude ok. If the person doesn't know what a ps2 port is, then it's likely they don't know what a usb port is either.

Otherwise, it's probably a relatively old keyboard which could be the problem anyway. Only solutions are to try new setups, and finally buy one of the other "2-3 keyboards" that worked perfectly for you if setups don't work.

[MrMagic5239]

The website I bought it from does not carry it anymore, try http://www.bostonbestpc.com/elmialelkeel.html

You can not buy this keyboard in wal-mart, but im sure you can find it on e-bay

Every model of this keyboard has the same key structure. The 620 is a very small keyboard, and from pictures, so is the 610. It is about half the size of a normal keyboard

[Gibson63]

i posted a pic of where i plug my keyboard, its not USB .. its a purple jack thingy...look at my firs tpost to see it

[Gibson63]

I'm not a ****ing idiot dude ok. If the person doesn't know what a ps2 port is, then it's likely they don't know what a usb port is either.


hum for me a PS2 is a playstation2..lol.. but i know wtf is a USB port..

EDIT: ****, sorry for double post.

[WTFBrandon]

im guessing you play spread then?
If so go AS 56 ( 56 on numpad )
Thats what I did, my as kl wasn't workinig properly for me.
If that doesn't work.
Its prob because HP keyboards suck :P
Yeah, i recommend getting the cheap Microsoft ones that are 19.99
They work really well.
I'm still using the one that came with my old computer :P

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

Ok, so it is PS2, which means its very old, and probably just worn out and old. Buying a new keyboard is your best bet.

[WTFBrandon]

And if your going to buy a new keyboard.
Don't get USB, get PS2.
IMO its better.

[Gibson63]

it does have a ps2 thingy..but..as u can see in the pictures..its not looking old at all...that odd.. it looks clean,black , and seems to work fine..but i guess not

EDIT: ok so... PS2 OR USB? everyone

[WTFBrandon]

The website I bought it from does not carry it anymore, try http://www.bostonbestpc.com/elmialelkeel.html

You can not buy this keyboard in wal-mart, but im sure you can find it on e-bay

Every model of this keyboard has the same key structure. The 620 is a very small keyboard, and from pictures, so is the 610. It is about half the size of a normal keyboard

I saw one at Best Buy.

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

There isn't a huge difference between PS2 and USB, but I'd get USB, just cause it looks cooler.

[MrMagic5239]

I saw one at Best Buy.

I don't shop at best buy, maybe that's why I never saw one in a store :D

[hazard28]

Well I have a USB keyboard and it works great for me. My friend has a PS2 although I noticed no difference between his keyboard and my own in performance. Its pretty much up to which version of keyboard you get. Both versions seem to work the same for me xD

[OnixRose]

you keyboard is ps2, a simple google/wikipedia search can tell you more about the port rather than asking the same question over and over again

[Gibson63]

hm, so i just tested SD KL setup on hardcore atomic and got like.. 20 + misses everytime... but with AS 56 (numpad) im getting like 5-6-7-8 or 9 misses everytime.... any clue why?

[MrMagic5239]

different hand positions could give you better angle at jacking

[OnixRose]

oh and here this might help with the ps2 or usb question here ("http://forums.tweakguides.com/showthread.php?t=1793)

edit: the keyboard could be more worn on keys you commonly press if you don't use the num pad often that's probably why it's better for you

[MooMoo_Cowfreak]

hm, so i just tested SD KL setup on hardcore atomic and got like.. 20 + misses everytime... but with AS 56 (numpad) im getting like 5-6-7-8 or 9 misses everytime.... any clue why?

There's also the thing that maybe you aren't that good. What you just said there sounds like inconsistency in playing, not your keyboards fault.

[TeknoRokr]

I had the same keyboard before I got my laptop and only noticed problems when the keys were too close, like some people stated above. It's a shame you have to buy a new keyboard. All I did was change my setup :/.

[BerZerkR]

I have the same type of keyboard and it's really bad. You should just get a new one.

[Gibson63]

lol wtf @MooMOo.. maybe im arent that good? yeah right.. now i played Going on spring wind.. the first easy right arrowed jack at like 90 combo.. i tryed with SD KL .. i tapped them the same way .. and i miss with SD KL now with AS 56 i hit them every****ing time

[MrMagic5239]

There is a jack in GoSW?

[OnixRose]

read my edit above gibson

[Gibson63]

There is a jack in GoSW?


no not really jack..but fast arrow.. at like 90 combo.. you know what i mean... i miss them with SD KL ..almost everytime.. but with AS 56 .. i got them perfectly

EDIT: i dont think my keys are worn

[Zageron]

RAZOR DDDD:

Tarantula ftw

[Gibson63]

if anybody could link me some link of online stores of a GOOD keyboard THAT can handle ******* jacks and thrills and whatever... ebay or amazon ..i dont care

[OnixRose]

how long have you had the keyboard for?

[Gibson63]

hum...i dont know... my girlfriend gave it to me..she bought her computer like... months ago.. maybe 5-6 months.. and she was just on msn and stuff.. and she gave it to me like..1-2 months ago

[OnixRose]

could be worn, it makes sense considering the keys you rarely use work better than the ones you commonly use, assuming you don't use the the num pad that often. However, that's beside the point I have no keyboard suggestions other than ask some people, search forums, or go test some out at a store

[ninjaKIWI]

Your problem is that your keyboard sucks. Get a new one.

[dood gone krazee]

Some of my friends have HP keyboards and have the exact same problem that you described. Get a Dell keyboard or something, since HP seems to have a common flaw.

[Crashfan3]

I use an HP Keyboard and hate it.
Get the Saitek Laser I.

[Kekeb]

Targus has a nice keyboard, apparently the keys and feel are similar to that of a laptop/notebook.
http://www.targus.com/ca/product_details.asp?sku=AKB0404CA

EDIT: PS. no need to spend money on a fancy keyboard. One I found in the back of my garage (ps2) works just fine.

[Gibson63]

it feels great to know that i don't suck... it was my **** keyboard.. I KNEW IT!THAT I WAS HITTING THOSE ****** JACKS..zomg..Thanks to everybody^^ ill look forward for a good keyboard naow