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Still not gonna unlearn AltGr + 2 = @, AltGr +E = my currency, or any other AltGr combo from my muscle memory, simply because Unicomp is obsessed placing Right Windows key [ for me the second least used key after Scroll lock ) where AltGr should be. Nor am I gonna spend the roughly two billion ...

Grabbed a Zenith for cheap because I love laptops with mechanicals.
Turns out to to have Alps integrated Domes, beautiful double shots though.

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Nice keycaps...
Still regretting I haven't bought a similar Zenith laptop, the seller didn't want to send it and I was to ...

I am not new to linears that aren’t exactly new, and have tried the best of the best contactless switches. The only problem that I had with most of them, is the fact that they actuate way too high for me. (In relation to the contactless switches). And I know keyboards like the wooting that use ...

robo wrote: 14 Dec 2019, 16:34 I’m not opposed to a DIY adapter. I assume the generic Teensy 2.0 compatible boards on eBay should work fine?

Teensy 2.0 works fine, you will not regret it.
You can remap keys with the firmware, very convenient to have my CapsLock key (I never shout) remapped to the Windows key.

A silver badged IBM-Model M, UK - ISO Layout
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114013201623

Not really a bargain (I got mine a lot cheaper) but condition seems to be ok. If you're looking for IBM-Model M keyboard, the silver badged ones are the best.

I thought about it because I'm looking for a white alps board and that one is pretty clean, but I think I'd prefer to get something like an omnikey



Omnikeys are very good... Look for a good copy with Alps Pine white switches, the later models had Bamboo switches and I saw even one with ...

Just checked my bit, yes.. 6.5 mm should work

You need something like this....
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00TGUB52C

60mm

Nice. Those are, to me, the best of the white Alps switches.



The logo-less early Alps White switches are close to late Alps Blue switches. I compared them, same springs and switch plates, only difference are the sliders. When in good condition and paired with an excellent board, you have a F ...

How do you guys generally maintain your alps keyboard? Even though I clean my desk often, I notice that there is some dust underneath the cap. I am afraid to blast it with air duster can though, worryying that the dust might go even deeper. For the future, should I get some sort of dust cover ...

Never heard of DTK, but the keyboard doesn't look bad. Nice keycaps, the case seems ok, yellowed in a nice way, no rust on the plate.

You can improve the Alps White switches with lubing the sliders and bending the click leaf.
Thomas made a video about it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...

Muirium wrote: 29 Nov 2019, 08:39 Anything after a ? in a url is click tracking garbage.

You are now pissing off a lot of web developers.
It's called a query string, we use it to pass parameters for the web page, like product-id, search queries and so on.

https://www.keyboardco.com/ is ditching their Matias german keyboards inventory, 50% of the regular price

Hi,
Looking for a complete Zenith ZKB-2 keyboard (no missing keycaps).

Huh. Never knew Video-writers could come with other alps switches.


Haha, really funny :roll:


Bummers, you are quite unfortunate. Next time ask for photo's of the switches.
I was also scammed with Alps Brown switches. Seller didn't told me the switches are in very bad condition, corroded ...

AFistfulOfDells wrote: 26 Nov 2019, 05:51 I was screwing around on taobao a while on back and I found these. What kind of MX clone are they and are they worth the dosh?

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It looks like Aristotle switches.

They have some distinct smooth tactile bump, can't really be compared with other Alps tactile switches.
SKCL Green is a linear switch, something completely different. Linear switches a are much simpler in design

Nice switches, but the keyboard is a Chicony 5160, not really exciting.

SKCL ...

fohat wrote: 23 Nov 2019, 03:45 The copper one is my favorite. I bent it out of the inner wire of a TV cable and the grip is hot glue.

So I'm not the only one that used cheap copper wires.
Useful for removing big ass enter keys.

what is the appeal to skcl browns? Is it just their novelty? I don't see how they can be any better than skcl green.


They have some distinct smooth tactile bump, can't really be compared with other Alps tactile switches.
SKCL Green is a linear switch, something completely different. Linear ...

Hi,
I think j0nI and me are not comparing different switches, we are trying to determine wether tactile switches with Pine housing are better then the same tactile switches with Bamboo housing.

That is my experience as well. However, based on what people say, there should be a lot more difference between pine/Bamboo when it comes to SKCM (neon) green. Don't know how they could be so different.



Well, IMO Pine clicky switches are much better than Bamboo clicky switches, but with ...

The effect of swapping housing with slits is not very big with tactile switches.
You can try papermodding the switch, I noticed a bit more tactility with my Alps black bamboo and orange switches.

I have seen this case before. Looks like a https://deskthority.net/wiki/Datacomp_DFK191 to me. You can have several switch options.



I bought this board from ghostagw187. Member Polecat has several of this board in his collection.
To answer your question, is it worth buying this keyboard: If it ...

This Fairlight?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI

They’re the ones who keen on coming up in my searches for the name. First I’ve ever heard of them, but definitely cool synth history there. As a Roland fan myself, I like what I see!


Nice documentary about synt music
https://www ...

If i buy a vintage board and swap the switches do I need to desolder or can I just swap the components?


I usually desolder the switches, but if your desoldering skills are wanky I would just swap the spring, slider, clickleaf and housing.
Never did a test if there is much difference in sound ...

I think the easiest solution is to get an used KBParadise V80 and swap the switches for complicated White or Blue Alps.
You can replace the plastic case for an aluminium case (TEX TKL case or the Aluminium TKL case on Aliexpress).

I asked KB Paradise if they could sell me a V80 Alps kit without ...

I think the easiest solution is to get an used KBParadise V80 and swap the switches for complicated White or Blue Alps.
You can replace the plastic case for an aluminium case (TEX TKL case or the Aluminium TKL case on Aliexpress).

I asked KB Paradise if they could sell me a V80 Alps kit without ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mtek-K ... 3959063548

Monterey K104 in spotless condition. $99

I think you have some dirt between the flipper and the board. I had the same problem with my Model F AT.
You need to open the metal back panel and clean the flippers and the board.

Took one apart...
It's simplified, hence the crappiness.
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Yes, simplified Fukka switches
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKBL/SKBM_series

I had a Matias board with these switches. Kind of meh switches, I desoldered all the Fukka switches and replaced it with Alps ...