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by andrewjoy
16 Oct 2019, 15:12
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: House mites (Glycyphagus domesticus) - Anyone else had them?
Replies: 23
Views: 10334

Re: House mites (Glycyphagus domesticus) - Anyone else had them?

When I was a kid I lived in a street where at some point there was an infestation of pharaoh ants. They're very tiny and get absolutely EVERYWHERE, even in things with closed lids, like jam jars. There wasn't a meal we ate that didn't have ants in it, they even got into your drinks. The council had...
by andrewjoy
11 Oct 2019, 10:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps restoration guide
Replies: 37
Views: 12338

Re: Alps restoration guide

CountNoctua wrote:
10 Oct 2019, 23:13
my new blacked out U12S just came in 8-) ).
Stay true to the beige and brown! I love noctua and how they do business. They refused flat out to do blacked out coolers until they could work out a way to not loose performance from raw nickle plated copper.
by andrewjoy
10 Oct 2019, 18:27
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps restoration guide
Replies: 37
Views: 12338

Re: Alps restoration guide

Not surprised a rosewill product is worse than toohpaste.

Myself i use thermal grizzly ( the paste not the liquid metal) for my high end stuff, and GD-900 from china for lower end stuff/ work, that stuff is as good as MX-4 but you can get about half a ton of it for the price of a tube of MX-4
by andrewjoy
10 Oct 2019, 15:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps restoration guide
Replies: 37
Views: 12338

Re: Alps restoration guide

CountNoctua wrote:
09 Oct 2019, 22:50

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I have done that with IPA a few times before installing the CPU .

You would be surprised how may so called "dead" boards come to life after that.
by andrewjoy
08 Oct 2019, 14:17
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DZ60 pcb
Replies: 5
Views: 2739

Re: DZ60 pcb

Try to get 60/40 leaded solder if you can, it much easier for inexperienced users as it flows much better and at a lower temp. ( honestly everyone should use leadded, the joints are less likely to fail due to mechanical stress ) Unfortunately, there is recent EU regulation (March 2018) that restric...
by andrewjoy
07 Oct 2019, 18:56
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Post your desktop.
Replies: 1834
Views: 557606

Re: Post your desktop.

I'm also aware that the ears on the UPS don't line up: mainly as its support thingies are too long to fit between the mounting rails, so I've had to sit it on a shelf instead. I hadn't noticed until I took the picture and now it's irritating me. I wish i had space for a rack. I just have a cheap li...
by andrewjoy
04 Oct 2019, 14:50
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DZ60 pcb
Replies: 5
Views: 2739

Re: DZ60 pcb

Keyboards work in a matrix So a fault on one switch can cause problems for other in that part of the matrix. Chances are that one of the pads that you solder the pins from the switch into has been lifted this can happen on lower quality PCBs when using a soldering iron with poor temperature control....
by andrewjoy
03 Oct 2019, 10:45
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computers and Privacy in 1981
Replies: 18
Views: 8001

Re: Computers and Privacy in 1981

I dont mind google knowing who i am. But i try to limit that info as much as possible by firstly turning off all history and logging you can inside googles settings and only using them for things i HAVE to .
by andrewjoy
02 Oct 2019, 18:06
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computers and Privacy in 1981
Replies: 18
Views: 8001

Re: Computers and Privacy in 1981

Even with all services turned off, your exact location can be determined at all times. That's one of the things that freaks me out. Triangulate via cell towers yes. GPS is disabled. We are that tracked in the UK by CCTV and now bloody facial recognition cameras ( without the consent of the people) ...
by andrewjoy
02 Oct 2019, 16:13
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computers and Privacy in 1981
Replies: 18
Views: 8001

Re: Computers and Privacy in 1981

Wow. I'm a bit out of touch with "modern society" (...being an insane retired hermit living on an island...) but this mandatory mobile phone crap will probably affect me eventually. I'm going to hold out against this crap as long as I can. I use a mobile but all services are turned off for every ap...
by andrewjoy
01 Oct 2019, 16:33
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Computers and Privacy in 1981
Replies: 18
Views: 8001

Re: Computers and Privacy in 1981

Two separate phenomena back then, but not now. it was a problem back then too, simply they didn't manage to put a tracking device in the pocket of every person back then. Now they have. And people willingly install listening devices in there own home that listen to there every word. So called "smar...
by andrewjoy
30 Sep 2019, 17:19
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: DTA 2019 preparation
Replies: 39
Views: 36439

Re: DTA 2019 preparation

I can throw some draft threads together. What topics do we want to go for this year. Lets try to get a few prizes tho for the big ones. I was thinking we should make this more about the community rather than products. Any prize does not need to be big but i think it should be related to the area the...
by andrewjoy
27 Sep 2019, 15:28
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8696
Views: 3845330

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

I guess there is still time to order one ?

I wanted one but never did order it!

Is it possible to do split backspace without split right shift or is it too late for that ?
by andrewjoy
27 Sep 2019, 13:55
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

wobbled wrote:
26 Sep 2019, 23:28
Well cmon then lad... Whip it out?
Lets 'ave a look! :shock:
If and when we get a bright day i will see what i can do.
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 19:01
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

I'm not much of a meat eater, I'm afraid. Well i can swap my sausage dog for your kishaver if you like :P that is prob as long as you desk :D Actually, that *is* a legitimate use for the Kish's loooooooong assed brother! Fancy! Mine looks ballin now with its satin black paint and that APL set and o...
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 18:28
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

Well i can swap my sausage dog for your kishaver if you like :P that is prob as long as you desk :D
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 18:27
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: G80 1800 replacement key-cap set
Replies: 1
Views: 1991

G80 1800 replacement key-cap set

Looking for a replacement keycap set for a G80 1800 (ISO , winkey bottom row) Something like them cheap china caps . Would this work do you think ? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32908785625.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.2bdb2093SzAiBG&algo_pvid=120c04c1-bfdc-4283-a5a7-200bd687d873&algo_expid=120c...
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 18:15
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Cheap Blue alps board
Replies: 12
Views: 4716

Re: [WTB] Cheap Blue alps board

Myoth wrote:
26 Sep 2019, 18:13
I'm sure he means MX blues, and not SKCM Blues
The OP did say alps.

I mean who would not want some cheap blue alps. Better than that blue cherry rubbish. ( lubed vintage blacks are still awesome tho)
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 18:06
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

Too small a desk for me but it looks nice !

Where is your monitor with its 1000 USD stand :P
by andrewjoy
26 Sep 2019, 18:04
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Cheap Blue alps board
Replies: 12
Views: 4716

Re: [WTB] Cheap Blue alps board

ppCircle wrote:
26 Sep 2019, 18:00
I have g80-3000 with blues for sale, but i don't know if those are vintage
You have a G80 with blue alps in it ? That is a rare find indeed!
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 17:05
Forum: Workshop
Topic: My daily driver stopped working 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 3595

Re: My daily driver stopped working 50%

Chances are its a faulty connector. I cannot be sure but that looks like mini USB to me ( not micro) THE WORST usb connector, they fail all the time. Back when i supported blackberry phones ( back to the super old blue ones ) it was ALWAYS the mini USB that failed.
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 15:39
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

20190915_161628.jpg Have you stolen all my stuff? I have very similar wood worktops for my desk , and that record player and smaller versions of them speakers . Yours looks nice and new and clean tho, mine is a mess with stains and scratches and the odd soldering iron burn on it. Need to empty the ...
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 10:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Realforce 87u discontinued?
Replies: 9
Views: 3619

Re: Realforce 87u discontinued?

Thats a shame. Not a fan of the new case design. Its nice and modern but its just not realforce IMO.

If they got rid of the stupid logo section that would help.
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 10:07
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

Hmm. I’m even in America soon. And they do a discount on two! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57c48b9f6a4963affcaf57d5/1512510067324-8NTJLJLUJXL450WDWVUU/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPt9WHARi9z2cOscgz8OxvgUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYy7Mythp_T-mtop-vrsUOmeInP...
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 10:06
Forum: News
Topic: Possible Unicomp SSK
Replies: 74
Views: 65895

Re: Possible Unicomp SSK

FletchINKy wrote:
17 Sep 2019, 19:55

I work at Unicomp, and am very careful about what I talk about online so I don't get fired :D

You can actually see my elbow in that pic. Sneak level 100.
Fix that bottom row then please :). Its fixed on the full size so no reason to not fix on SSK :)
by andrewjoy
25 Sep 2019, 09:59
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Model M
Replies: 22
Views: 6200

Re: Model M

Congrats on the M.

That looks like a U.K made version to me, i had one. They feel slightly different than the early U.S made ones, slightly softer feel. Not bad , just different :).
by andrewjoy
24 Sep 2019, 15:41
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Recommendations for a desk pad?
Replies: 26
Views: 21910

Re: Recommendations for a desk pad?

How about one with a diagram of buckling springs ?

https://store.level1techs.com/products/springs-deskmat

I would order one but the shipping outside the US is insane.
by andrewjoy
23 Sep 2019, 10:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: My new daily driver - HHKB Pro2 BT HiPro
Replies: 10
Views: 6013

Re: My new daily driver - HHKB Pro2 BT HiPro

Looks nice!

But.


Your IT department ordered you a realforce ? I wish i had the budget to order everyone a realforce :D. Most i could justify is a G80-11900 for the AV rack :D
by andrewjoy
17 Sep 2019, 17:06
Forum: News
Topic: Possible Unicomp SSK
Replies: 74
Views: 65895

Re: Possible Unicomp SSK

They need to refine that stupid bottom row.

it should be 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5
by andrewjoy
16 Sep 2019, 11:19
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Windows 10 Pro Start menu problem
Replies: 2
Views: 6962

Re: Windows 10 Pro Start menu problem

always stay on the slow branch :) That protects you form most of the fuck ups.

Its almost as if getting rid of 90% of your in house testing team was a bad idea microsoft!

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