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- 12 Dec 2023, 00:46
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: LED size / number
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4757
LED size / number
I have a couple of Focus Key Pro keyboards and I want to change the three LEDs (yellow Alps switches) to something other than red. According to this thread , the measurements for green Alps are a bit less than 2mm x 4.9mm. The closest size LEDs I see on Amazon is 2mm x 5mm x 7 mm. Is 2x5x7 the corre...
- 24 Nov 2023, 23:33
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27465
Re: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
- 11 Nov 2023, 19:03
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27465
Re: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
I was and am disappointed with the Zeal Clickez. I find them stiff and they also feel like they're going to bind on you at any moment. I have the "light" weighted version, not the super heavy ones. I bought myself a Razer Huntsman Tenkeyless the other day. It has clicky Razer optical switches. It's ...
- 11 Nov 2023, 18:52
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Matias Ergo Pro w/ Salmon ALPS & PBT caps
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22767
Re: Matias Ergo Pro w/ Salmon ALPS & PBT caps
Revisiting this. Take a look at the Ergo 80b pic, above. I set my soldering iron to max, 480C. I then slathered rosin paste flux all over the four points. I used a knife tip soldering tip (here's a random one) and a hand-held Soldapullt ( like these ; the one I have is discontinued). I heated each s...
- 08 Oct 2023, 03:43
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
- 07 Sep 2023, 03:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9373
- 06 Sep 2023, 01:31
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Explain like I'm 5: Remap a key with a Soarer's converter
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17195
Re: Explain like I'm 5: Remap a key with a Soarer's converter
Saved this thread at archive.org and updated the "Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)" thread with a link here.
- 06 Sep 2023, 01:29
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 98974
Re: Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)
Just wanted to mention that there's some beginner's instructions on how to program the Soarer's converter at viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28294
- 06 Sep 2023, 01:16
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
New double-shot Tai-Hao blue & grey keycaps. How did you stabilize the spacebar? When I tried Matias stabs, the spacebar became wobbly in yaw direction. The Dell spacebar has two "guide pillars" on it and those fit into two plastic "sockets" on the keyboard. That makes spacebar wobbling almost non-...
- 05 Sep 2023, 21:14
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
My newest frankenboard. Dell AT101W. Swapped out black Alps with salmon Alps switches. Grey painted case, w/matte clear enamel finish. New double-shot Tai-Hao blue & grey keycaps. Waxboil. Paper mod. If you squint, you can see the key mounting plate. Sanded, repainted with hammered black paint. Matt...
- 05 Sep 2023, 20:50
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
- Replies: 5324
- Views: 1570615
- 03 Sep 2023, 19:12
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: WTB: Alps SKFF double action keyswitch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4838
Re: WTB: Alps SKFF double action keyswitch
If I don't contact you in a week, PM me. I think I have a Canon typewriter lying around. It's buried in a bunch of other stuff. I don't remember if it's an AP-400.
- 03 Sep 2023, 19:06
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
- Replies: 315
- Views: 9569424
Re: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
There's a non-disclosure in the sale contract about the dealings with onecommerce, but for order of magnitude, the second highest bid was not low 5 digit number. Well, that's one fine investment they made! All that money and they can't even be arsed maintaining basic admin. FWIW, several years ago,...
- 23 Aug 2023, 21:48
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9373
Re: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?
My Keychrons aren't bad. I think they're both K6s. I'm currently typing on a (probably) original gen Velocifire TKL with Box Jade switches and $30 or so caps. I'm rather surprised at how good the construction is, especially for a keyboard that also cost around $30, new. I've got one of those overly ...
- 18 Aug 2023, 00:58
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Topre 3rd Party Domes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5316
Re: Topre 3rd Party Domes
Edit: forgot the link. I recommend staying away from Keyclack. I ordered a pack of domes from them last November. The order's status on the web site is still listed as "Your order is confirmed. You’ll receive an email when your order is ready." Looking at r/mk, I am not the only one having that iss...
- 17 Aug 2023, 01:34
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Topre 3rd Party Domes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5316
Topre 3rd Party Domes
What I have: Topre Realforce R2 PFU Edition 45g TKL. I had been playing with my Steel Series Hall-effect 35g keyboard for the last couple weeks and the smoothness eventually got to me. As my Topre and my nopre are my two favorite keyboards, I was wondering if less heavy domes would make a difference...
- 17 Aug 2023, 01:11
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
Apparently the best way to get browns in a convertible chassis is to go for a "made in Japan" videowriter, but an easier way to get them here in the UK would be looking for an IBM 5140 - you'd be destroying a system for a keyboard though. Hey, I received no complaints when I did this to a couple 51...
- 06 Aug 2023, 19:48
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: WTB USA: Fujitsu Leaf Spring (FLS) sliders or a damaged board
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3743
WTB USA: Fujitsu Leaf Spring (FLS) sliders or a damaged board
3rd Gen.
I pulled out one out of storage and I've got about 10 cracked sliders, so I'd like to buy 10+: white slider, square white top, and white stem. I also wouldn't mind buying a damaged keyboard or just a PCB + sliders.
I'm just outside Phoenix, USA.
I pulled out one out of storage and I've got about 10 cracked sliders, so I'd like to buy 10+: white slider, square white top, and white stem. I also wouldn't mind buying a damaged keyboard or just a PCB + sliders.
I'm just outside Phoenix, USA.
- 06 Aug 2023, 17:56
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
TheFarSide is teasing us by posting a pic without a link. Search for "Televideo." Closest price I found was $145 US . * I confirm Futaba MD. I can't say I've seen many 925s, but the switches I've seen in them have orange bottoms. * These can sell for a LOT more than $100. There's another seller that...
- 06 Aug 2023, 17:37
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
I'd call this, "Task failed successfully." About the same time that I purchased the above ergo keyboard, I noticed that someone was selling a cheap Matias Laptop Pro FK303QBT for parts. It has chaaaaattttterring key switches and the battery doesn't hold a charge. I have a Laptop Pro sitting in a cor...
- 30 Jul 2023, 23:28
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
Latest finished project: How do you like the sound on this chassis? I have been thinking about outfitting an AT101W with blue or amber Alps. I've not tried amber Alps. It's a switch I'd like to try sometime. I don't care too much about sound, although I do like it when the keyboard sounds good, lik...
- 30 Jul 2023, 23:12
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
You're right. Bamboo. I'm wrong. I need new glasses. At least it's not simplified Alps.
- 30 Jul 2023, 18:02
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
Latest finished project:
No retr0bright. No painting. Orange Alps are obviously not original, but they're quite nice in this keyboard's case.
Spoiler:
- 30 Jul 2023, 17:59
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Appreciation
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 1175469
Re: Alps Appreciation
Anyone else notice that the pictures for "Northgate Omnikey Keyboard Repair/Parts/Maintenance" aren't Omnikey keyboards? From left to right: probably a Dell bigfoot (black Alps), Wang (call it a 725), and a laptop PCB of some kind.
However, thanks for posting, engr. I do need some parts.
However, thanks for posting, engr. I do need some parts.
- 30 Jul 2023, 17:50
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Nice! Are you sure it’s not SKBM? Mine also came in and didn’t have slits on the top housing. Below are some pics. Overall it’s a nice Pine complicated (SKCM) Alps had slits. Bamboo complicated (SKCM) Alps had no slits. Simplified (SKBM) Alps had bigger mold numbering (and no switchplates). And the...
- 29 Jul 2023, 21:58
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Yah. You need to lead with that :D. to be fair, that keyboard only *ever* came with mechanical switches, and the most common was white alps (though salmons are apparently also possible) Glad to hear it because I ordered the other one listed. Fingers crossed for some good condition alps! Mine just c...
- 28 Jul 2023, 01:38
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
https://www.ebay.com/itm/145193589644
6 Avant Stellar (Northgate Omnikey's successor) programmable keyboards for sale. Not mine, sadly. Also bit pricey, at $249 each, but I haven't seen these on ebay in awhile.
6 Avant Stellar (Northgate Omnikey's successor) programmable keyboards for sale. Not mine, sadly. Also bit pricey, at $249 each, but I haven't seen these on ebay in awhile.
- 27 Jul 2023, 04:07
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
to be fair, that keyboard only *ever* came with mechanical switches, and the most common was white alps (though salmons are apparently also possible) Glad to hear it because I ordered the other one listed. Fingers crossed for some good condition alps! Ah, well done! I wish I could've done so myself...
- 24 Jul 2023, 00:42
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26265
- Views: 8736989
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Yah. You need to lead with that .
Well, sold. I'll find out in a few days what this thing's got. If it's got white Alps, it'll be interesting to compare with my other NIB white Alps from about 1990.
Well, sold. I'll find out in a few days what this thing's got. If it's got white Alps, it'll be interesting to compare with my other NIB white Alps from about 1990.
- 24 Jul 2023, 00:33
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Salmon Alps spring differences?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1728
Re: Salmon Alps spring differences?
Yah, it's normal. The colors I've seen for white ... * Dull "silver" * Dull "copper" * "Golden" ("bright bronze", if you prefer) * Bright "silver" Quotes because I really have no idea what they're made of. I haven't seen any rusty springs, though. There are a couple different color and size switch p...