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by hellothere
12 Dec 2023, 00:46
Forum: Workshop
Topic: LED size / number
Replies: 0
Views: 2991

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...
by hellothere
24 Nov 2023, 23:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
Replies: 23
Views: 27124

Re: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?

Muirium wrote:
13 Nov 2023, 11:57
hellothere wrote:
11 Nov 2023, 19:03
Mu, I have an amber Omron KB for sale ...
I knew I was just asking for this! :lol: Got a link, pics, price etc.?
I'll put it up on ebay tomorrow.
by hellothere
11 Nov 2023, 19:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
Replies: 23
Views: 27124

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 ...
by hellothere
11 Nov 2023, 18:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Matias Ergo Pro w/ Salmon ALPS & PBT caps
Replies: 16
Views: 22417

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...
by hellothere
08 Oct 2023, 03:43
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

webwit wrote:
01 Oct 2023, 17:13
Hmm, I still have that NIB one somewhere. If anyone wants it PM me with your bid.
Maybe next month.
by hellothere
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: 9170

Re: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?

mmm wrote:
27 Aug 2023, 20:30
[...On the Model M,] the legends are super sharp (in most cases at least), and the caps are practically impossible to wear down.
I've got a bunch of Model M key caps that don't have great legends and I've got a bunch of worn down ones, too.
by hellothere
06 Sep 2023, 01:29
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)
Replies: 32
Views: 96754

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
by hellothere
06 Sep 2023, 01:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

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-...
by hellothere
05 Sep 2023, 21:14
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

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...
by hellothere
05 Sep 2023, 20:50
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Replies: 5297
Views: 1500858

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166046651053
Alps SKCC?
Spoiler:
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Cool looking.
by hellothere
03 Sep 2023, 19:12
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB: Alps SKFF double action keyswitch
Replies: 5
Views: 4243

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.
by hellothere
03 Sep 2023, 19:06
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 315
Views: 9564015

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,...
by hellothere
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: 9170

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 ...
by hellothere
18 Aug 2023, 00:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Topre 3rd Party Domes
Replies: 10
Views: 5103

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...
by hellothere
17 Aug 2023, 01:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Topre 3rd Party Domes
Replies: 10
Views: 5103

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...
by hellothere
17 Aug 2023, 01:11
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

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...
by hellothere
06 Aug 2023, 19:48
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB USA: Fujitsu Leaf Spring (FLS) sliders or a damaged board
Replies: 0
Views: 3641

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.
by hellothere
06 Aug 2023, 17:56
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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...
by hellothere
06 Aug 2023, 17:37
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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...
by hellothere
30 Jul 2023, 23:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

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...
by hellothere
30 Jul 2023, 23:12
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

You're right. Bamboo. I'm wrong. I need new glasses. At least it's not simplified Alps.
by hellothere
30 Jul 2023, 18:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

Re: Alps Appreciation

Latest finished project:
Spoiler:
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No retr0bright. No painting. Orange Alps are obviously not original, but they're quite nice in this keyboard's case.
by hellothere
30 Jul 2023, 17:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1142486

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.
by hellothere
30 Jul 2023, 17:50
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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...
by hellothere
29 Jul 2023, 21:58
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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...
by hellothere
28 Jul 2023, 01:38
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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.
by hellothere
27 Jul 2023, 04:07
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

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...
by hellothere
24 Jul 2023, 00:42
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605920

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Yah. You need to lead with that :D.

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.
by hellothere
24 Jul 2023, 00:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Salmon Alps spring differences?
Replies: 4
Views: 1654

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...

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