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Sorry, it's been sold a long time ago now.

Yes, I would say it's normal. Vintage cherry switches are subject to the same RNG as modern switches. Some batches will be scratchy, and others smooth. Vintage switches can also be subject to damage from dust/dirt as well. I would clean them, and maybe break them in if they're still scratchy after t...

You can solder in jumper wires directly to the switch legs, I've done it before on a couple of boards with dead pads.

I soldered in some frankenswitch alps (bamboo whites with matias quiet click leaf). It doesn't sound the greatest but after a tape mod it sounds decent. The clips don't really feel like they would break easily, they're not fragile like some older alps boards.

Does anyone have experience transplanting Alps into a KBParadise V80 Keyboard? I have one with Matias clicky switches, and I want to try transplanting some NOS white or blue Alps into it. Unfortunately, KBParadise no longer sells DYI kits for these. I've done this on my own V80, but it was annoying...

The white housing that yellows is the original formulation while the black housing is the new one. There's no real difference in sound or feel though afaik. However, I think the milky white housing that's currently sold is also the new formula that doesn't yellow.

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blu3beri-hhkb wrote: ↑

09 Sep 2023, 21:46

Hi! Hope it’s not too old of a post, but do you have pics of the nabu? Or is it even still available?

Hi, sorry for the late response, all of the items on the post have either been sold or are no longer available.

Some are objectively right.

If you're willing you could stem swap the Haimu silent switches with something like an MX clear stem. The bottom housing has holes in it that makes the switch quieter, so that could work for you. Lubing the switches and/or putting foam in the case can also help lower the overall volume of the keyboa...

I'd like to make my request to the whimsical gods that Cherry eventually clones complicated Alps. :D I mean, could they ? Or does Alps still hold a patent ? If so, why doesnt Alps themselves start manufacturing SKCM / SKCL again ? Is our niche too small ? (probably) There are several issues that ar...

The wax thing from the videos looks like to much work and doesn't seem to even fix the issue. So ended up adding lithium grease to all switches just spraying it using the holes in the key steam, and all seems to be ok for me now. Hope the grease will last longer, and will not have to disassemble th...

For MX, I only waxed the stem as waxing the housing can be problematic (wax gunking up the leaf and top housing). I generally use 190-200 F (~87-93 C) water for waxing things that have the possibility to warp at boiling temp.

but it also just feels like it's better for the switches in some unknown and unscientific way Anyone tried it on MX red? My Filco with silent reds is by far the scratchiest board I have, but it came to me brand new. do keep in mind that the dampeners on mx-y silents aren't (to my knowledge) removab...

The wax thing from the videos looks like to much work and doesn't seem to even fix the issue. So ended up adding lithium grease to all switches just spraying it using the holes in the key steam, and all seems to be ok for me now. Hope the grease will last longer, and will not have to disassemble th...

The waxboil mod works great for restoring the push feel of most keyboard switches. I would suggest watching Kuritakey's video on YouTube for a how-to.

Are you taking into account the fact that different switch weightings or the switches themselves can affect typing speed?

bump, especially willing to negotiate on the NOS microswitch board - I want it gone

TNT wrote: ↑

26 May 2023, 01:54

Do you have some pictures? I kinda wanna see that Microswitch with the original box

These are some pictures I took a while ago, I can take some new ones if you'd like.

bump, added some stuff

bump, I'm willing to sell this as well

An AEKII likely has salmons if it has no S in the bottom right on the back label.

I came across an SSK for sale about a 2 hour drive from my house for $60.00. It's being sold as "untested." The completionist in me is saying "get in the damn car and go get it!" But the practical side of me says I own a Mini-M I don't use all that much. The Mini-M has 2 features that I really want...

Too little and far too late. What a Great Idea releasing this style NOW when it's a full on recession, who's the idiot that came up with that idea instead of FIRST designing and making a standard 104 keyed model, from the very beginning? Bloody useless Einsteins who sit around and then decide to re...

Does doubleshot PBT really work now—is it doubleshot and how does it compare to doubleshot ABS?—or is it cynical marketing BS? “ Reverse dyesubs ” come to mind: hideous idea that ages as well as a glass of milk left out by the keyboard. I think it's a blend of PBT and ABS, I haven't had much experi...

Crazy enough I had cash this time round, but good job sharing. Come on, you thought that lying and delaying shipments for weeks or even months after you got the money was okay, not to mention attempting to sell things in a trade before you've even shipped out your end. I just don't get the vibes th...

All items are sold or no longer available. Sold: ∼100 3 pin 1989 Vintage MX Blacks, ultrasonic cleaned - $70 61x SKCM Amber Alps - No binding, quite smooth, asking $200. The module they were pulled from was very clean, almost spotless. sold 2x NOS OG WoB doubleshots from G81-8000 HPBUS - $80 per set...

Does anyone have any tips on reducing spring ping from complicated Alps? Is lubricating the springs the least invasive way to do this? Any specifics on how to do it (how much grease to use, what kind, etc.)? Personally I bag lube with a small smear of Krytox 205g0, but others have used the 105 oil ...

Please elaborate on what QMK shouldn't do, QMK works great and isn't the worst software I've used before. I've never had a severe issue with it.

That's a spectacular find! Think most of the industrial SSKs I've seen pictures of have been the Mopar version. Yeah, the non-Mopar indy SSK's seem to be much rarer for some reason. My theory is that the indy SSK's weren't very popular with those who ordered industrial computers, but Mopar ordered ...