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by skorpionrazor
25 Sep 2021, 07:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How much do you use context menu key?
Replies: 30
Views: 15515

Re: How much do you use context menu key?

I only used it a few times when mouse wasn't plugged
by skorpionrazor
12 Jun 2021, 10:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What's your list of beige whales?
Replies: 31
Views: 10552

Re: What's your list of beige whales?

I'd say IBM M2 (buckling springs) and I know they are common for electrical failures but I'd like to try one of those.
by skorpionrazor
17 Jan 2021, 03:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 653
Views: 495859

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

Makes sense, model says "Made in singapure". Thank you
by skorpionrazor
17 Jan 2021, 03:31
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 653
Views: 495859

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

Hi. I've seen this on sale and looks like a keyboard that I had when I was a kid. Do you know what kind of switches are these? Looks like Cherry Mx but I'm not sure. Keyboard company is Sunshine.
by skorpionrazor
11 Aug 2020, 06:57
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1974

Re: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?

That looks like a really good improvement! Carefully running a vacuum over the top of the switches may help a bit for the other side, and using a small paintbrush to just clean up around the switches will make it a lot cleaner looking, then use an airduster once that dirt is loose. An airduster alo...
by skorpionrazor
10 Aug 2020, 08:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1974

Re: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?

I'd first just try washing the back of the pcb with isopropyl alcohol, but given the amount of rust on that plate, I'm not sure it'll ever be properly nice without desoldering it, washing the pcb fully, wire brushing the plate down, repainting it then reassembling it. The flux used on old keyboards...
by skorpionrazor
10 Aug 2020, 07:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1974

Re: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?

JP! wrote:
09 Aug 2020, 16:11
I thought the same thing while writing the post lol
by skorpionrazor
09 Aug 2020, 04:08
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1974

Smelly Epson KB03 keyboard - Any advice?

Hi all! If this is Not the correct thread to post this please let me know. https://i.imgur.com/fHDf12j.jpg I've just bought an old Epson KB03 keyboard and I realized that it has a weird smell similar to a plastic when its burned. Although the keyboard works great I'd like to remove that smell as muc...
by skorpionrazor
18 Jul 2020, 15:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 653
Views: 495859

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

Hi, I've just got this keyboard. It is a Unisys model PCK104-SKB, but I don't really know what kind of switches are these. Dome with slider maybe? Sorry about bothering anyone if the answer its too obvious. It is this one https://deskthority.net/wiki/Mitsumi_KPQ-E99YC OK, rubber sleeve . :P Thanks ...
by skorpionrazor
12 Jul 2020, 07:48
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: BTC dome with slider inconsistent tactility
Replies: 6
Views: 1728

Re: BTC dome with slider inconsistent tactility

I've bought a BTC 5140 recently and it's great so far, however the tactility is a bit inconsistent in some keys, for example, W is less tactile than T. Is this normal and is there a way to fix this? I can relate. I've bought a BTC 5149 and I came across the same problem. I've tried cleaning it insi...
by skorpionrazor
10 Jul 2020, 08:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Replies: 5297
Views: 1501076

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

I've just seen this in sale. According to the seller is a Datamax At/xt keyboard model 71018 but I can't find any information about it. The whole area next to arrow keys is really weird.

Do you know what kind of switches are these?

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by skorpionrazor
01 Jul 2020, 10:48
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3239

Re: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?

My idea with the lock lights was just a first-order check if the controller wasn't fried. It's by no means a true verification. But it leads me to think that it's likely a contact problem, either between membranes or from membranes to controller. Especially since none of the keys work. Have you cle...
by skorpionrazor
26 Jun 2020, 09:46
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3239

Re: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?

Do the lock lights correspond to their respective state in the operating system? In other words, if you hook up a second keyboard and turn on Num Lock on that one, do both keyboard lock lights respond? Weezer is right, I've had trouble with getting good contact with edge connectors before. Also mak...
by skorpionrazor
24 Jun 2020, 09:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3239

Re: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?

Looks like because the keyboard uses a pressure based "edge connector" that there's most likely a contact failure on that point. When you reassembled the keyboard, was it screwed down tightly? If it was, I would check to see if there's dirt or grease on the contacts on the PCB and membrane. As for ...
by skorpionrazor
24 Jun 2020, 07:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?
Replies: 6
Views: 3239

Cleaned a keyboard and won't work now - Is this possible to fix ?

This is my Acer 6312 - T42 / SP / US which I bought a year ago for a really good price. https://i.imgur.com/43iEjBj.jpeg It was working fine But sometimes the left CNTRL key actioned randomly, and kept pressing for no reason, so I decided to dissassemble it and clean under the keycaps. Here is where...
by skorpionrazor
24 Jun 2020, 06:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Switch Teardown - Acer switches
Replies: 5
Views: 2343

Re: Switch Teardown - Acer switches

I can relate. I recently dissasembled my Acer 6312 - T42 /SP / US and it's almost identical. Unfortunately something went wrong and now only LEDs work. Still trying to get a fix :(
by skorpionrazor
02 Jun 2020, 04:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 653
Views: 495859

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

Hi, I've just got this keyboard. It is a Unisys model PCK104-SKB, but I don't really know what kind of switches are these. Dome with slider maybe? Sorry about bothering anyone if the answer its too obvious. Regards! Here are some pics: https://i.imgur.com/vXbqRnH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lioDHDG.jpg ...

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