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by CallmeJohn
19 Jul 2023, 14:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Replies: 5297
Views: 1501078

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

Local Marketplace find, the layout is unusual, the case looks like a model m clone and the apple logo caps are really throwing me for a ride any help would be appreciated. Cheers https://imgur.com/a/KMAVHgj I only have pictures of the switch dissembled but you get the gist of what it looks like fro...
by CallmeJohn
07 Feb 2023, 06:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: PSA: tai-hao alps ISO-enter wont fit most old boards
Replies: 17
Views: 3498

Re: PSA: tai-hao alps ISO-enter wont fit most old boards

Tai-hao really needs to fix or sell a 7U space bar with proper cherry stabilizer spacing. I would pay anything for a space bar that works so I can finish my stupid SKFL keeb. The set has a lot of keys that arent compatible with SKFL and other alps switches with the bar in the key stem but more of a ...
by CallmeJohn
06 Jan 2023, 06:46
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Have there ever been any attempts to make MX mount sliders for a Model M?
Replies: 5
Views: 1146

Re: Have there ever been any attempts to make MX mount sliders for a Model M?

I experimented with MX caps on a Model M back in 2021 with some success but I was still semi new to CAD and it had some drawbacks not to mention extremely tedious. Model M key caps are huge so only high profile key caps could be used to fit the case as cherry profile key caps are way too short. 1U k...
by CallmeJohn
21 Dec 2022, 18:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: GOOD Cherry MX Switches
Replies: 38
Views: 10386

Re: GOOD Cherry MX Switches

Cherry makes really boring or annoying switches, reds are meh, blacks are too stiff, blues are too loud, greens are too heavy and loud, browns aren't tactile and clears are too heavy. Spring swapping helps most of these switches besides blues, greens, browns and the switch I'm going to say but that ...
by CallmeJohn
17 Jul 2022, 13:56
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: CLOSED
Replies: 1
Views: 696

CLOSED

Closed
by CallmeJohn
13 Jul 2022, 13:01
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Toshiba T3200 Alps Keyboard
Replies: 24
Views: 5704

Re: Toshiba T3200 Alps Keyboard

Those are Alps SKFL not SKFM.
by CallmeJohn
29 Jan 2022, 06:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Coolest keyboard find of 2021?
Replies: 22
Views: 9481

Re: Coolest keyboard find of 2021?

Easily the best keyboard of 2021, the Alps made atrocity.
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Alps 12KFI36E TW-9994V-0
by CallmeJohn
06 Dec 2021, 10:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: A lighter Model M
Replies: 30
Views: 18833

Re: A lighter Model M

I don't remember where I read this but the weight difference comes from the size of the flipper, since the f flipper is larger than the M's. Not sure if it's true but makes sense to me. I wonder how much a model f flipper weighs compared too a m flipper.
by CallmeJohn
19 Nov 2021, 16:31
Forum: For sale
Topic: Alps Opener
Replies: 23
Views: 5924

Re: Alps Opener

What plastic is it printed in?
by CallmeJohn
16 Nov 2021, 07:48
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Unknown XT dome board TEBD-0014 [silver reed domes of some sort]
Replies: 10
Views: 5837

Re: Unknown XT dome board TEBD-0014 [silver reed domes of some sort]

It seems that a board I own uses the same keycaps but with completely different switches. https://imgur.com/a/JnNKh3N mine came with adapters for these assuming Jelco made skcc clones, the larger keycaps also use a pole for stabilizers.
by CallmeJohn
06 Nov 2021, 09:11
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 2 Pin vs 3 Pin Switches
Replies: 2
Views: 7071

Re: 2 Pin vs 3 Pin Switches

What switch is it?
by CallmeJohn
18 Oct 2021, 08:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Mods complete, would like to introduce my Mini M. I named it "mPossible" (aka the Death Star), can you tell me why?
Replies: 26
Views: 5223

Re: Mods complete, would like to introduce you to my Mini M. I named it "mPossible", can you tell me why?

I wanna say MX (or other keycap type) to buckling spring adapter but you would have to offset the bottom row which not sure how well it would feel 3d printed parts. The caps look like they sit too low to be 3d printed adapters though compared to the ones I have but otherwise really impressive.
by CallmeJohn
17 Sep 2021, 06:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Issues with a model F
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Issues with a model F

I had this same error with my F XT and my issue was the USB port was just an extension and wasn't providing enough power. Try a USB port on your motherboard and see if it gives the same error.
by CallmeJohn
14 Sep 2021, 01:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 694
Views: 275778

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

thechemtrailkid wrote:
14 Sep 2021, 01:04
Has anyone had any success with waxes other than paraffin? For some reason I am having trouble getting an even coating.
Sounds like you're adding too much wax.
by CallmeJohn
13 Sep 2021, 07:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 694
Views: 275778

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

Just tried to wax mod a model m key stem cause why not and it works really well, it removes all the binding from off-centre key presses and increases the smoothness a bit. I didn't try to boil to clean the stem first which would probably help the smoothness but I'll try that now. Any updates? I nev...
by CallmeJohn
02 Sep 2021, 04:08
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Spammers and moderation
Replies: 32
Views: 76645

Re: Spammers and moderation

All these spam posts have links to various apps and services which only started appearing after the marketing firm bought Deskthority. Coincidence I think not, these spam posts are by KeyboardJoys company to boost Deskthority in google searches. I'm only semi joking but these spam bots do need to be...
by CallmeJohn
27 Aug 2021, 12:20
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 694
Views: 275778

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

Just tried to wax mod a model m key stem cause why not and it works really well, it removes all the binding from off-centre key presses and increases the smoothness a bit. I didn't try to boil to clean the stem first which would probably help the smoothness but I'll try that now.
by CallmeJohn
19 Aug 2021, 03:59
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8606458

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

New (old?) ALPS SKFR from china https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002834001470.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.59f76891u3UomG&algo_pvid=d567e66c-5bdd-49f7-be8a-41d0b6bdfd3b&algo_exp_id=d567e66c-5bdd-49f7-be8a-41d0b6bdfd3b-24&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000022390019452%22%7D not a great deal bu...
by CallmeJohn
01 Aug 2021, 12:37
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

Re: MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.

Quick update on the 2U adapter shown here https://imgur.com/a/G7XhyEh . It is working but there are a few things, the support stab isn't shifted over enough so it binds a bit on the left currently and the stem height needs to be just a little bit taller to get full travel. For some reason it only cl...
by CallmeJohn
01 Aug 2021, 09:17
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

Re: MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.

Will the finished product raise the key height as pictured in the demo? I don't think it's possible to make this design without raising the height of the keys, based on how regular buckling spring caps work. Karmel is right, I've been testing 2u keycaps and the cherry stab mount collides with the b...
by CallmeJohn
26 Jul 2021, 12:31
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

MX keycap to Buckling Springs prototype.

After wanting more keycaps available for Model M, like many others they've come across the previous attempts at MX to Buckling springs projects and seen them go no where besides some photos. Today (tonight for me) I will be releasing a working MX keycap to Buckling spring adapter, there are a few th...
by CallmeJohn
03 Jul 2021, 19:36
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Closest non buckling spring buckling spring alternative?
Replies: 18
Views: 4810

Re: Closest non buckling spring buckling spring alternative?

Fujitsu leaf spring 3rd gen clicky is pretty similar comparing them. It has that same linear -> tactile bump -> linear key feel. Tactility is not as pronounced and but is lighter than a model m.
by CallmeJohn
13 Jun 2021, 07:55
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8606458

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Maybe a Focus keyboard but NOS alps clones according to the seller. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/294220297933?_trkparms=aid%3D1110018%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908103955%26meid%3D9ebcd8188040433cac45ba09fffcf6d3%26pid%3D100229%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D324670343732%26itm...
by CallmeJohn
29 Mar 2021, 04:03
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8606458

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Nice price for a beamspring https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Beamspring-Keyboard/393219356313?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D10f0b50d059c415c90f9e911b4d438c3%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D284236884011%26itm%3D393...
by CallmeJohn
16 Mar 2021, 01:14
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Unpopular opinions thread
Replies: 456
Views: 282687

Re: Unpopular opinions thread

iPods and other mp3 players are better than music streaming platforms. No ads, I own all my music and I don't have to use my phone's battery. Not sure how unpopular this opinion is on here but anyone I've talked to just doesn't get it. I use a DAP too. Definitely prefer it to listening to music on ...
by CallmeJohn
16 Mar 2021, 01:06
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800871

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

Ellipse are the keysets just the standard colours or does that include the in blue, black, grey and custom printed caps?

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