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Do a simple continuity test with ohm-meter first. If it is OK then continue with oscilloscope: Connect the switch in series with about 5k to10k resistor to a battery (1.5 - 10 V). Connect scope probe on the switch. Set up one-shot trigger on the falling edge on the scope and press the switch. Check ...

I would not ask that
3D printing is easier than milling.

There are people who specialize in mixing paints to just match the right colour of an older paint. Find them and get the nick painted. That being said, you will likely always be able to recognize the painted location if you really want to. Therefore my recommendation is starting mental exercises whi...

Why don't you use dark resin and white paint into recessed labels?

You can try laser engraver alone or with paint, whiteboard marker or even toner:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96010.0

Right, it might have been an obfuscated ad or SEO.
It is still the first in my image search on duckduckgo.

Interesing. duckduckgo claims this is the best: https://trulyergonomic.com/ergonomic-keyboards/mechanical-keyboards/products/cleave-truly-ergonomic-mechanical-switch-keyboard/ Terrible compared to my current keyboard. Significantly worse than Kinesis Advantage. But not too bad compared to the stock ...

@muriium: Yeah, I know. I use a branch of that firmware ported to ATxmega for many years already. It is easy to port a firmware for a software developer. It is hard for other people though. I guess there are more firmwares with on the fly remap and macros now. But Chris Andreae's firmware was the on...

On the fly programmability (macros or remap) is a matter of firmware. The programmability does not depend on the controller, MCU or PCB. The firmware is not likely to be ported to uncommon HW. E.g. here is a sample of firmware which supports on the fly programmability: https://github.com/chrisandrea...

Oh my god.
If you value health or your hands then you will get something with thumb clusters and a split design!

In my opinion it is not worth it. You can have a really comfortable new Kinesis Advantage or Maltron 3D for that price. Hell, I'll sell you a super comfortable custom built K84CS for a bit bellow that price if you are in EU. Well, if you are crazy about having that particular switch kind then you ar...

I believe the default is "all right reserved" when no license information is provided.

https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/ I did not know one can still buy it new. I think the switches are great but the layout is a piece of ****. I would not buy it due to the bad layout but I know there are many buckling spring enthusiasts here who do not care about ergonomic layout. This is not an endor...

The thick plastic protrusion in the middle of the switch is not a pin.

Maybe there is a converter version with LEDs.
Technically it is definitely doable.

If the web site does not provide technical documentation for the plates (e.g. a dxf file or at least pdf files with all the dimensions) then your only option is finding somebody who already bought it and check with him. Another option is trying to get a full kit (all parts together where the seller ...

If plate does not correspond to PCB then you have few options: 1) use PCB but file the plate where there is a mismatch 2) use on PCB, if it can accept PCB only switches (with two plastic legs at the bottom) then it may be good enough 3) use only plate and hand wire the switches to some standard cont...

It's one true name and purpose is Compose ! ;) That works as well. I use Non-US # and ~ for Compose (XkbOptions "compose:102") so that I can keep Menu for its original purpose. The key's USB HID code is 50. It's typical language mappings are: US: \| Belg: µ`£ FrCa: <}> Dan:’* Dutch: <> Fren:*µ Ger:...

Maybe that key does something on your Windows. (Right click? But with no pointer control? I don't get it.) I typically use it in a CAD software or document editors. E.g. walking the activity tree in a CAD with arrow keys and Menu key to get the local context menu to access stuff like e.g. Rename. Y...

This board is full of masochists:
viewtopic.php?t=26363

That being said, I agree that buckling spring feels good. Just not good enough to compensate for the other shortcomings of the old standard XT layout.

Buy it, sell for a higher price and get an ergonomic keyboard which has Menu key and Win modifiers

If he is importing to SK then he will pay 20% VAT at the SK customs(*) if the price is higher than about 22 EUR. Otherwise it should be VAT free. It is almost always cheaper to buy from China even when VAT is added to the price. The only problems are the delivery time and hassles or outright impossi...

It is a standard layout keyboard. There are many similar off-the-shelf alternatives. Findecanor posted one which is significantly cheaper. It is not worth it.
Greetings from SK.

That is all because keyboard enthusiasts value small differences in switches way too much. Much more than they deserve

It is not hard to learn a new layout if the only difference is standard versus ortholinear but both essentially e.g querty. But I agree with Muirium: if you are going to learn new layout go directly to an ergonomic keyboard like e.g. Ergodox or Kinesis Advantage. Definitely something with thumb clus...

Ditto on standard layout. But when you can adjust it via firmware you can use it or any other layout that you might think is more efficient. My main point is that it is extremely comfortable to have all the modifiers on thumb clusters (not only ctrl/alt/win but also the shifts). Modern ergonomic ke...

JCMax wrote: ↑

12 Mar 2022, 21:07

Don't get me started on those wavy ergo keyboards.

Kinesis Advantage and Maltron 3D are good. Any split keyboard is a progress. Split ones with thumb clusters are pretty good.

Old keyboards may be better when one limits himself to the standard layout but otherwise I do not agree.

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24 Feb 2022, 11:11

I always use tap water and add some dish soap.

Me too

Shiny joint is actually good. You do not want joints with "sandy" surface. That indicates low temperature or missing flux. Check visually (*) for a crack in the joint or the PCB wires around it. Reflow the joints with a soldering iron. If you find cracks in the PCB wires then bridge them over with s...

It's something about the tactility. I have a similar problem with some other rubber domes and "more tactile" mechanical-contact switches, like my fingers get stuck below the bump or something. That is interesting. Everybody is different. I like a bit of tactility. I like the tactile feedback about ...

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