What do you mean by "silencemod"?

Grond · 10 Oct 2011, 13:12

What's exacly a "silencemod"? I found several references to it here and on GH, but I could not understand what it is, and neither did I find a topic or wiki explaining what it means.

fossala · 10 Oct 2011, 13:15

If your talking about cherrys search O-ring mod. It involves putting rubber o-rings on the stem of your switch to dampen bottoming out.

Grond · 10 Oct 2011, 13:51

Now I see... thanks! I wouldn't mind trying those rings, are they available in Europe?

CeeSA · 10 Oct 2011, 14:12

try Rutschstopp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hmQWE50 ... rofilepage

Grond · 10 Oct 2011, 14:46

That's seems to work... I don't know what's that excactly, though. Also, it looks like it a really boring operation!

CeeSA · 10 Oct 2011, 15:16

maybe the o-rings remember you more to pns ring and it's a amazing fantasy....

alternative your girlfriend should do it naked. or you do it and your girlfriend give you a blowjob

have fun

Findecanor · 10 Oct 2011, 22:52

Yes, it takes a little while to put them on.

Instead of the O-rings, there are also "orthodontic rubber bands". These might be better for original Cherry corp. keys, while O-rings might be better for keys from Leopold/Filco/Kinesis etc.
They should be 3/16" size, "medium" or "light". Not all are the same, though. I got two brands: one was marked "medium" and the other was marked "light" and the "light" ones cushion the stroke even more than the "medium" I have. They are not expensive. I bought 200 "light" bands for $5 + s/h on eBay recently, € 5 in total.

Grond · 10 Oct 2011, 23:55

I used to use those dental rubber bands when I was a kid, that was bad! But in this case it sounds like a good idea. I think I can get them at the chemist and try! I got my cherry doubleshots yesterday, but they seem louder than the pbts I used before.
How much is 3/16" in metrical units? I guess the smallest will fit, though.

CeeSA · 11 Oct 2011, 15:01

jokes beside.
the o-rings i tried are not as soft as Rutschstopp.
I think the difference in height is also a bit less than with o-rings.

Grond · 30 Oct 2011, 21:36

What about this?

http://www.ebay.it/itm/4-8mm-3-16-100-P ... 115wt_1189

or this?

http://www.ebay.it/itm/100-BS834-Nitril ... 500wt_1156

Findecanor · 30 Oct 2011, 23:11

I don't believe in using latex. Latex is a natural product that deteriorates. In humid climate, it can rot. In dry climate, it can dry out and crumble. That said, there are synthetic materials that also deteriorate. I have heard of black O-rings deteriorating after only five years.

That nitrile O-ring is much too thick. 3.53 mm! You won't be able to actuate.

Grond · 31 Oct 2011, 09:16

Thanks for the advice! However I'm not finding the orthodontic rubber bands on ebay, I should check at the chemist's.

EDIT: I couldn't find them even there!

Findecanor, would you sell me some of yours, if you have spares?

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 12:25

For those who are interested:
I will get a few thousand O-rings in the right size in about 2 weeks.
It should be possible, that I share some for a better price than these ebay auktions.
(of course not cheaper than these "Pellet Bait Bands" but than the O-Rings =)

fossala · 31 Oct 2011, 12:26

Depending on price I'm in for some.

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 12:28

I think something about 7-8€ + shipping for 125 rings should be possible.

fossala · 31 Oct 2011, 12:30

If you can do it for 10 euros including shipping I will be in.

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 12:35

Depends on where you live! ^^

Grond · 31 Oct 2011, 12:41

10€ shipped for about 100 rings would be fine for me! I live in Italy.

fossala · 31 Oct 2011, 12:41

I live in the UK.

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 12:51

If they fit in a standard envelope (weight max 50g) shipping would cost 1,45€ from Germany to UK or Italy. (I am not sure how heavy these rings are)
In a bigger envelope (called Versandtasche in germany, max weight 500g) the shipping would be 3,45€.
Both without insurance, but an insurance would increase the shipping cost unnecessary.

Grond · 31 Oct 2011, 12:57

Are those orthodontic rings? I remember them to be very small, they should fit in a very small envelope. Anyway, just let me know when you get the rings! I'll be in anyway. Thanks!

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 13:08

No, those are no orthodontic rings but "real" rubber o-rings with an inner diameter of 5mm and thickness of 2mm made of Nitrile rubber or Neoprene (this decision is still open). Nitrile rubber would be a litter harder than Neoprene.

EDIT:
I fould a weight calculator. 125 pcs should weight about 8g! =)

Grond · 31 Oct 2011, 14:21

Sounds good. Don't know the difference between nitrile and neoprene, I'll rely on your choice!

Tarkoon · 31 Oct 2011, 14:29

Neoprene is available in softer variants than Nitrile.

Grond · 31 Oct 2011, 14:37

Yes, but it's hard to tell what's better without trying it on the keycaps, isn't it? "Better" may also be just a matter of personal taste, in this case. Maybe the softer material fits better on lighter keycaps/switches, or viceversa. I don't know!

fossala · 31 Oct 2011, 18:01

Takoon, start a thread to gain intreast?

sordna · 01 Nov 2011, 02:07

FYI wasdkeyboards sells proper size o-rings for $14 and shipping to Europe is only like $1.50
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/ ... ies-2.html

Tarkoon · 01 Nov 2011, 09:16

That's about 11,20€ with shipping if you calculate with a good currency rate but paypal uses everything else but a good rate...

Grond · 01 Nov 2011, 09:46

I'd rather have them shipped from Europe if possible, in order to avoid eventual costum fees.

Tarkoon · 01 Nov 2011, 10:44

I will start a thread when the rings are here...