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by googolplex
29 Mar 2020, 19:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Have these keyboards vintage black switches?
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: Have these keyboards vintage black switches?

All right, thanks a lot!
by googolplex
29 Mar 2020, 18:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Have these keyboards vintage black switches?
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Have these keyboards vintage black switches?

Hello, do you know if one of these keyboards has vintage blacks? Do I understand correctly, that the "C" in the serial no. refers to a production in 1990 and that all black switches before 1994 are the old, smoother version. I'm a bit confused, because in the "Cherry date code" wiki there is an alte...
by googolplex
28 Mar 2020, 18:22
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] [EU-DE] Apple M0116 or M3501 ANSI
Replies: 2
Views: 1022

Re: [WTB] [EU-DE] Apple M0116

shine wrote:
28 Mar 2020, 11:17
ISO versions of M0116 are M0118.
Thank you, but I'm interested in the model M0116.
by googolplex
27 Mar 2020, 19:17
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] [EU-DE] Apple M0116 or M3501 ANSI
Replies: 2
Views: 1022

[WTB] [EU-DE] Apple M0116 or M3501 ANSI

Hello, after a desk upgrade, finally I have more space and would like to replace my current 60% keyboard with an Apple M0116 or M3501. I will take those in any condition, as long es the keycaps and switches are fine. I would be very happy if someone could provide me with a new daily keyboard or a so...
by googolplex
23 Mar 2019, 13:53
Forum: For sale
Topic: 130x Gateron MX red / 69x Cherry MX red
Replies: 0
Views: 756

130x Gateron MX red / 69x Cherry MX red

Hello, I want to offer

- 130 new Gateron MX red switches (KS-8 series): 28€ + shipping and
- 69 used, desoldered Cherry MX red switches: 15€ + shipping.

Shipping is from Germany.
by googolplex
17 Mar 2019, 18:00
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: linear-modded Alps SKCM cream damped switches: spring resistance & MX equivalent
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Re: linear-modded Alps SKCM cream damped switches: spring resistance & MX equivalent

MX won't feel the same as Alps. Yes, unfortunately true. :( But the closest would be a silent MX black switch in theory. You probably do not know more concrete values regarding the pure spring resistance? The linear modded alps switch feels a bit lighter to me than Cherry blacks. Could Gateron yell...
by googolplex
17 Mar 2019, 11:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: linear-modded Alps SKCM cream damped switches: spring resistance & MX equivalent
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

linear-modded Alps SKCM cream damped switches: spring resistance & MX equivalent

Hello, at home I use Alps SKCM cream damped switches from an AEKII, which I linearized by removing the tactile leafs. I love the typing feel and would also like to build a keyboard for my workplace. For different reasons, however, I would very much like to make one out of MX switches. On this point ...
by googolplex
21 Aug 2017, 16:32
Forum: Workshop
Topic: help needed: convert Cherry G80 to USB with ProMicro
Replies: 0
Views: 762

help needed: convert Cherry G80 to USB with ProMicro

Hello, unfortunately I went wrong converting my Cherry G80 with a ProMicro using Soarer's keyboard converter. Now, I cannot find my mistake. Maybe somebody can help me :). As it is shown in the pictures I have soldered wires to the board an connected them to the ProMicro: red: GND orange: 2 (=PD1, c...
by googolplex
13 Jul 2017, 19:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: buying advice (TKL/small ISO keyboard); VA69M quality
Replies: 2
Views: 1782

It seems to have somewhat high profile, see this: https://www.candykeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2-1.png. I have seen people using wrist wrests with it, but I don't like that because it ruins the concept of a small keyboard. That's what I think as well. I don't need a compact keyboard just to...
by googolplex
11 Jul 2017, 17:18
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: buying advice (TKL/small ISO keyboard); VA69M quality
Replies: 2
Views: 1782

buying advice (TKL/small ISO keyboard); VA69M quality

Hello, I want to buy a small keyboard with arrow keys. It should not be too high (as pokers are) to prevent wrist hurts. The keycaps should be MX compatible and the layout has to be ISO German. It would be great if the stock keycaps were of good quality. I waited for the chance to get a WhiteFox, bu...
by googolplex
22 Jun 2017, 20:58
Forum: Group buys
Topic: More WhiteFox (less Massdrop)
Replies: 97
Views: 44796

Waited so long for a chance to buy a WhiteFox and then there is no ISO layout option... :cry: What about an EU fulfillment center with EU layout options for EU citizens? The demand seems to be great.
by googolplex
30 May 2017, 12:14
Forum: For sale
Topic: Deskthority Rabbit Hole kit (2018 Christmas Edition)
Replies: 104
Views: 26425

Woohoo...I'm very excited. Many thanks. :)
by googolplex
17 May 2017, 21:30
Forum: For sale
Topic: Deskthority Rabbit Hole kit (2018 Christmas Edition)
Replies: 104
Views: 26425

I would like to take part in this round. :) Especially, I would enjoy to test those much discussed buckling springs. If the cherry was a Blue MX one, it would be even nicer :mrgreen:. The boards will go to good hands as you can see in my first two projects (https://deskthority.net/post342160.html?hi...
by googolplex
16 May 2017, 10:31
Forum: For sale
Topic: Deskthority Rabbit Hole kit (2018 Christmas Edition)
Replies: 104
Views: 26425

Hello. :) Has the Cherry Keyboard MX Blue switches as it has in your first post? Would like to try those as well as the Model M. Have only tested linear switches so far.
by googolplex
09 Jan 2017, 20:30
Forum: Workshop
Topic: soarer: different assignment of key - single key vs. shortcut
Replies: 2
Views: 920

soarer: different assignment of key - single key vs. shortcut

Hello, is it possible to remap right command key to F1 when pressed as a single key, but use it as command when hold down and pressed with another key, so that it is used as a command + "second key" - shortcut? I hope you unterstand what I want: press command key → F1 press and hold command key and ...
by googolplex
29 Dec 2016, 17:39
Forum: Marketplace Help
Topic: G80/G81 profile keycaps: 6.25u space bar, off-centered caps lock
Replies: 2
Views: 11732

Ok, thank you for the reference. Actually, I don't know if they fit because I use arrow keys instead :D
by googolplex
29 Dec 2016, 17:09
Forum: Marketplace Help
Topic: G80/G81 profile keycaps: 6.25u space bar, off-centered caps lock
Replies: 2
Views: 11732

G80/G81 profile keycaps: 6.25u space bar, off-centered caps lock

Hello, I wanted to put the (lasered) keycaps of my G81 onto my modified 60% MX Board 3.0 (G80-3850). Unfortunately the space bar is too large and the caps lock key does not fit. Now, I search for a 6.25u-wide white space bar with center mount. Additionally, I look for a caps lock-keycap with an "off...
by googolplex
01 Dec 2016, 21:14
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
Replies: 3554
Views: 1336406

I need ALL details how you made that Apple keyboard! :) That's quite "simple": - desolder switches off the PCB and remove them from the plate - cut the plate exactly fitting into three parts - rearrange those parts and stick them together with plates on the back using epoxy resin - put the switches...
by googolplex
01 Dec 2016, 20:48
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
Replies: 3554
Views: 1336406

Here are my first two mods. Both are made of existing keyboards.

CHERRY MX-Board 3.0, red switches:
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AEKII M3501, Alps cream dampened (linearized by removing leaf):
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by googolplex
01 Dec 2016, 20:37
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

Nicht vergessen alles gut auf Photos festhalten und hier die Erkenntnisse teilen ;) Also, ich habe alle Switches mit besagtem Mittel versorgt. Mangels Vergleich kann ich leider nicht beurteilen, ob und wenn ja, um wieviel schlechter es gegenüber Krytox ist. Photos habe ich gemacht, aber man sieht b...
by googolplex
24 Nov 2016, 12:13
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

:lol: ok, vielleicht hätte es "Hochleistungsanwendung" besser getroffen. Außerdem sind es Alps und keine Cherry MX ;). Das Ausprobieren an einem Test-Switch hatte ich auch vorgehabt, so dürfte das Schlimmste (hoffentlich) verhindert werden.
by googolplex
24 Nov 2016, 11:55
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

Ich bleib an dieser Stelle stur und beharre darauf, dass für Nicht-Präzisionsanwendungen wie Tastaturschalter auch andere Schmiermittel taugen. Daher versuche ich es mit folgendem rein synthetischen PTFE-Schmiermittel: http://www.ballistol.de/84-0-BALLISTOL-Teflon-Spray.html. Sehe ich es richtig, da...
by googolplex
22 Nov 2016, 06:44
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

Danke für den Hinweis. Interessanterweise verwendet techkeys auch eine Sorte des "Krytox GPL".
by googolplex
21 Nov 2016, 17:36
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

Na gut, ich denk mal drüber nach. :) Allerdings kann ich ehrlich gesagt immer noch nicht glauben, dass es dieses "Wundermittel" nicht auch von einem anderen Hersteller gibt.
by googolplex
21 Nov 2016, 17:13
Forum: Diskussionen auf Deutsch
Topic: suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches
Replies: 20
Views: 10874

suche gut erhältliches Schmiermittel für switches

Hallo, ich habe im Zuge des Ausbaus der Metallklemmen die "Alps SKCM Cream Damped"-switches meiner Tastatur geöffnet und würde sie bei dieser Gelegenheit gern schmieren. Leider sind die hier immer wieder auftauchenden Schmiermittel "Krytox GPL" und "RO-59" in Deutschland nur zu astronomischen Preise...
by googolplex
19 Nov 2016, 23:06
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Is it possible to smoothen cream Alps without desoldering them?
Replies: 1
Views: 971

Is it possible to smoothen cream Alps without desoldering them?

Hello, recently, I built two keyboards. One of them is a 60% keyboard with Cherry MX red switches. The other is a redesigned AEKII. The "problem" is, that the AEKII looks much more beautiful in my eyes and should stay on my desk. Unfortunately the cream Alps switches feel horrible and I love the smo...
by googolplex
04 Aug 2016, 21:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: soarer Greek layer
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

I can use this Soarer setup with all my keyboards. It's nearly no effort to config the shortcuts on a Mac. The only reason for why I posted this idea is, that I'm fine with it and maybe it will be of use for others as well. ;)
by googolplex
04 Aug 2016, 11:46
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: soarer Greek layer
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Maybe it's interesting for others as well. I found a workaround: I defined a keyboard shortcut and use it in a macro to change keyboard language input from German (or which language you like) to Unicode hex input. Following this shortcut the Greek symbol is written by Unicode key sequences and after...
by googolplex
03 Aug 2016, 18:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: soarer Greek layer
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Hi, I don't know if there is a direct way to enter Unicodes in MacOS like there is on Windows. If you know one, you could write macros for Soarer's controller that use that. That's the reason for why I'm asking. Macros would be a really easy and neat solution. Any other ideas on how to realize it w...
by googolplex
03 Aug 2016, 17:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: soarer Greek layer
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

soarer Greek layer

Hello,

I use Soarer's keyboard controller firmware to program my keyboard. Could you recommend me a way to add a layer with Greek symbols while system language is German? ANSII code input is not possible because it is used in Mac OS.

Thank you.
googolplex

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