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by Lanrefni
22 Aug 2023, 15:31
Forum: News
Topic: 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
Replies: 28
Views: 23206

Re: 8bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

If it weren't for the fact that non split boards make my wrists scream in agony after an hour of use I'd be all over this,really wish they would do a split version.
by Lanrefni
09 May 2023, 09:13
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Cooler Master MS120 review (Cooler Master mem-chanical hybrid)
Replies: 5
Views: 3819

Re: Cooler Master MS120 review (Cooler Master mem-chanical hybrid)

CoolerMaster should only stay within their limits here. Keep making the HAF styled cases because I love them to bits but stay away, from anything related to KEYBOARDS. Even their mice are somewhat suspect here, eventually fail or break down but their keyboard obsession should be dropped immediately...
by Lanrefni
09 May 2023, 02:32
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Is this the coolest direction pad ever?
Replies: 11
Views: 6598

Re: Is this the coolest direction pad ever?

Muirium wrote:
08 May 2023, 17:19
Lem? For phantomatics or intellectronics? Either one may be a tad on the slow side. :lol:
If you haven't seen it the original Solaris is excellent,much better than the Clooney version.
by Lanrefni
14 Mar 2023, 08:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: It's possible to build a Model M keyboard with a lot of parts except the "internals"?
Replies: 23
Views: 2485

Re: It's possible to build a Model M keyboard with a lot of parts except the "internals"?

Depending on the model you may be able to order a replacement membrane and controller from Unicomp.
by Lanrefni
12 Dec 2022, 01:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Why Doesn't Topre Make Double-shot Keycaps?
Replies: 13
Views: 3466

Re: Why Doesn't Topre Make Double-shot Keycaps?

Dye sub is much much cheaper/easier and they aren't going to spend extra money they don't have to.
by Lanrefni
08 Oct 2022, 02:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: This evening's pickup. Found an Apple AEK II on Craigslist!
Replies: 21
Views: 2855

Re: This evening's pickup. Found an Apple AEK II on Craigslist!

rare specimen! pretty sure you could sell off easily if you dont like it. if you have a minute it would be great to know what you think of the switches. Have to wait for the Tinkeyboy adapter to get here. 3-4 weeks from The Philippines to the US. I don't know if I have the patience to wait that lon...
by Lanrefni
03 Sep 2022, 08:11
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: what is the best keyboard
Replies: 101
Views: 32597

Re: what is the best keyboard

Best keyboard is the one that feels good to you when using it

This is mine,a BFO-9000-

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Probably not something most would use but it works for me.
by Lanrefni
03 Aug 2022, 00:01
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Is there a vintage to modern switch conversion guide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1761

Re: Is there a vintage to modern switch conversion guide?

There are pcb's designed to use either MX or Alps,my BFO-9000 can use both and also Kailh Low Profile Choc switches as well.
by Lanrefni
21 Jun 2022, 07:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DCA IRMAkey/3270 & Vintage Cherry MX White/Clear
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: DCA IRMAkey/3270 & Vintage Cherry MX White/Clear

kbdfr wrote:
21 Jun 2022, 07:13
cjizzer wrote:
21 Jun 2022, 06:31
[…] desolder the switches […]
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Agreed,that beauty is mint and has a perfectly functional layout,no reason whatsoever to desolder.
by Lanrefni
14 Jun 2022, 05:20
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Thock Thock Thock * PING *
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

Re: Thock Thock Thock * PING *

Maybe put a thin layer of something soft under the wire to keep it from pinging on the plate?
by Lanrefni
06 May 2022, 14:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How to install new Model F (F77) stabilizers properly?
Replies: 7
Views: 1701

Re: How to install new Model F (F77) stabilizers properly?

Maybe try turning it 90 degrees? Looks like they are a little wider than they are tall.
by Lanrefni
16 Apr 2022, 19:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ortholinear vs Standard
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Ortholinear vs Standard

I prefer ortho and have been using a BFO-9000 for a few years now and love it.
by Lanrefni
03 Apr 2022, 09:31
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Sandwich Keeb Cases - What Mustard Do You Use?
Replies: 4
Views: 1256

Re: Sandwich Keeb Cases - What Mustard Do You Use?

When I put my BFO-9000 together I used these M2 parts- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014K ... UTF8&psc=1

Had all the parts I needed and pretty damn cheap.
by Lanrefni
02 Apr 2022, 20:17
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ericsson Telekom Keyboard
Replies: 18
Views: 4776

Re: Ericsson Telekom Keyboard

The Numpad being moveable to either side is a feature more keyboards should emulate.
by Lanrefni
10 Mar 2022, 00:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zoom Talk by System76 Keyboard co-creator March 10th
Replies: 5
Views: 1009

Re: Zoom Talk by System76 Keyboard co-creator March 10th

Are they stabilised? That right “Space” key is in for a bad time if I ever typed on it. I hit on its right edge, 90% of the time. Actually, the evidence of recent shine suggests I’m more or less in its middle: https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=72778 Still asking for trouble with non-stab...
by Lanrefni
04 Mar 2022, 17:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: PGA Profile keycaps doubleshot ABS
Replies: 4
Views: 1220

Re: PGA Profile keycaps doubleshot ABS

First one,just change the white to Joker purple and it would be my dream color combo.
by Lanrefni
25 Feb 2022, 00:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cherry ML, does it deserve the hate?
Replies: 52
Views: 6097

Re: Cherry ML, does it deserve the hate?

Left is good,though I prefer to split the alphas and have the numpad in the middle. I personally like 75% layouts which remove the nav cluster and instead have a numpad. Perfect best of both words since the numpad has almost the whole ass nav cluster redundant http://www.overclock.net/content/type/...
by Lanrefni
24 Feb 2022, 13:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cherry ML, does it deserve the hate?
Replies: 52
Views: 6097

Re: Cherry ML, does it deserve the hate?

I daily drove Logitech G15 gen 1 which in sheer width puts all but the widest Model F to shame! Booyeah! Confirmed. https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/900/1*wxD-CFkm_HpqovitVxLPpQ.jpeg Honestly, I prefer them putting things to the left of the 60% alpha block. That board's almost symmetrical. All f...
by Lanrefni
31 Jan 2022, 13:00
Forum: Workshop
Topic: A Japanese Keyboard Adventure
Replies: 14
Views: 11441

Re: A Japanese Keyboard Adventure

Polecat wrote:
31 Jan 2022, 02:04
jsheradin wrote:
31 Jan 2022, 00:58

I've had great luck with TMK on a Teensy. You usually need an external pull up resistor though.
Thank you! Resistor isn't a problem, more here than I can count.
QMK is also good,used it with an AEK II for a couple weeks a long time ago.
by Lanrefni
20 Dec 2021, 21:53
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shelf lock light dongle? for boards without.
Replies: 21
Views: 11078

Re: Shelf lock light dongle? for boards without.

You never notice how useless Caps Lock is until you've spent a couple years using a board that doesn't have one and then use some one else's and you keep hitting the useless damn thing when you go to hit Ctrl.
by Lanrefni
31 Oct 2021, 04:24
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21222

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

No problem,I made a few errors when I was making my custom plates so I know the feeling.
by Lanrefni
31 Oct 2021, 02:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21222

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

I think you need to put the layout in the upper left corner of the box if you're using http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/ ,putting it any where else results in large empty areas. You can drag your mouse cursor to select the entire block and move it all at once to the desired position with the ...
by Lanrefni
19 Oct 2021, 14:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21222

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

The trick to using 2U POS caps that span 2 switches is to cut the spring in the second switch in half,makes it feel much nicer,you will have to replace the spring if you ever want to use that switch again though.
by Lanrefni
17 Oct 2021, 03:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21222

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

Windows has no issue with multiple keyboards,at one point I had 3 of them plugged in because I was compiling and testing firmware on 2 of them.
by Lanrefni
16 Oct 2021, 05:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21222

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

BFO-9000 with a custom plate that puts the arrow keys and nav cluster to the left on the left side,you can get laser cut plates that leave the arrow keys isolated. Something like this maybe,you can also get a plate cut that puts both halves together as a single plate if you would prefer a non split.
by Lanrefni
15 Oct 2021, 07:03
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?
Replies: 9
Views: 6656

Re: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?

Signature plastics has 2u POS keycaps that span two switches in DSA and DCS profile,I use the DSA ones with an MX black switch that has the spring cut in half as the second switch and it's pretty smooth.
by Lanrefni
12 Oct 2021, 02:06
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration
Replies: 13
Views: 9719

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration

Thanks for all the input, guys! And thanks for the solid clarification on the language, Mu. It's funny, when I was upgrading my PC a few months ago, I decided to not hold back on a motherboard. However, the limiting factor for me was a native PS2 port :lol: So it sounds like I should try and hunt d...
by Lanrefni
27 Sep 2021, 20:53
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
Replies: 51
Views: 24459

Re: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?

Sounds promising. For those who know what they're doing when it comes to playing as a USB host. (Not me!) Actually, I'd love a Teensy or the like* which just exposed its own damn USB pins as a break out, to make wiring easier and external sockets (which I much prefer over keyboard tails) less bulky...
by Lanrefni
23 Sep 2021, 22:38
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How much do you use context menu key?
Replies: 30
Views: 15521

Re: How much do you use context menu key?

It's not even present on my BFO-9000.
by Lanrefni
23 Sep 2021, 17:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Rarest Switch?? Cherry MX Lock
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Re: Rarest Switch?? Cherry MX Lock

But once the host machine could talk back to the keyboard, latching keys became problematic because they could so easily fall out of sync. The host can see the state toggle but it can't reset it! Before they became super-rare, I put a Cherry MX Lock switch on my ErgoDox for toggling the embedded nu...

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