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- 21 Dec 2019, 12:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Unicomp SSK coming March 2020
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7023
Re: Unicomp SSK coming March 2020
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 Euro...
- 19 Dec 2019, 15:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1145384
Re: Alps Appreciation
Grabbed a Zenith for cheap because I love laptops with mechanicals. Turns out to to have Alps integrated Domes, beautiful double shots though. zenith1.jpg zenith2.jpg Nice keycaps... Still regretting I haven't bought a similar Zenith laptop, the seller didn't want to send it and I was to lazy to pi...
- 18 Dec 2019, 09:08
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best modern contact-based linear switch.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4542
Re: Best modern contact-based linear switch.
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 cont...
- 14 Dec 2019, 16:40
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What happened to the Blue Cube adapters?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8349
Re: What happened to the Blue Cube adapters?
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.
- 14 Dec 2019, 16:31
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8617529
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
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.
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.
- 08 Dec 2019, 10:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
- Replies: 5298
- Views: 1505062
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
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 simplified A...
- 07 Dec 2019, 14:43
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model F AT Bolt/Nut size?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3352
Re: IBM Model F AT Bolt/Nut size?
Just checked my bit, yes.. 6.5 mm should work
- 07 Dec 2019, 13:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model F AT Bolt/Nut size?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3352
- 06 Dec 2019, 10:17
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Focus fk-2002 ‘3systems’ / ‘Esystems’ branding
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2690
Re: Focus fk-2002 ‘3systems’ / ‘Esystems’ branding
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.... aw...
- 04 Dec 2019, 13:43
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1145384
Re: Alps Appreciation
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? Bah,...
- 01 Dec 2019, 05:59
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: DTK SPK-101 Keyboard
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2915
Re: DTK SPK-101 Keyboard
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=1Mhmb2kBuwQ T...
- 29 Nov 2019, 08:53
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Black Friday deals keyboard.co.uk
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8254
- 28 Nov 2019, 05:35
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: Black Friday deals keyboard.co.uk
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8254
Black Friday deals keyboard.co.uk
https://www.keyboardco.com/ is ditching their Matias german keyboards inventory, 50% of the regular price
- 27 Nov 2019, 18:11
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB - EU] Zenith ZKB-2 keyboard
- Replies: 0
- Views: 834
[WTB - EU] Zenith ZKB-2 keyboard
Hi,
Looking for a complete Zenith ZKB-2 keyboard (no missing keycaps).
Looking for a complete Zenith ZKB-2 keyboard (no missing keycaps).
- 27 Nov 2019, 16:50
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1145384
Re: Alps Appreciation
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 switch plat...
- 26 Nov 2019, 08:19
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
- Replies: 653
- Views: 496242
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
It looks like Aristotle switches.AFistfulOfDells wrote: ↑26 Nov 2019, 05:51I 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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- 23 Nov 2019, 17:46
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8617529
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
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 Brown and ...
- 23 Nov 2019, 15:45
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best Way to Pull Off Keycaps Without a Puller?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5919
- 23 Nov 2019, 15:23
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8617529
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
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 switches...
- 19 Nov 2019, 20:59
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2217
Re: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
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.
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.
- 19 Nov 2019, 20:27
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2217
Re: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
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 tactile swi...
- 19 Nov 2019, 16:56
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2217
Re: "Pine-ify" neon green alps?
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.
You can try papermodding the switch, I noticed a bit more tactility with my Alps black bamboo and orange switches.
- 17 Nov 2019, 23:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
- Replies: 5298
- Views: 1505062
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
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 has ...
- 17 Nov 2019, 17:06
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: finding a fairlight computer keyboard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1512
Re: finding a fairlight computer keyboard
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.youtube.co...
- 14 Nov 2019, 13:45
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10238
Re: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
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 and ke...
- 14 Nov 2019, 04:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10238
Re: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
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 the...
- 14 Nov 2019, 04:44
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10238
Re: Best Case/PCB for Alps Switches
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 the ...
- 09 Nov 2019, 20:11
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8617529
- 04 Nov 2019, 14:35
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Quick repair for non functioning key on Model F
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2249
Re: Quick repair for non functioning key on Model F
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.
You need to open the metal back panel and clean the flippers and the board.
- 17 Oct 2019, 19:09
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1145384
Re: Alps Appreciation
Took one apart... It's simplified, hence the crappiness. IMG_20190925_211044.jpg 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 dampened s...