I (not so recently) purchased a PCB off of Aliexpress, as it supported ALPS and had a 40% layout that I wanted to try out for mobile typing. I got my switches, (Alps SKCM Cream Dampened), and have some keycaps. But I have since hit a brick wall. I need to get a case for this thing, and although I don't mind PCB mounting these switches, I'd rather not. Also I need to figure out stabilizers.
Anyway, the point here is the KPRepublic strangely does not sell any cases that support the Daisy and ALPS switches. So I am not entirely certain what to do here. Should I just bite the bullet and buy the case and file each switch hole down by hand? Should I cut my losses and try to sell the PCB? (Not likely, doubt its worth too much on mechmarket). I'm at a loss. Any help would be appreciated.
Here is the case I was going to buy and file down, since it is a wrap-around design like I wanted: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Anodize ... 41701.html?
And here is the PCB: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/daisy-4 ... 65170.html?
Should I file down one of the cases they sell or just wait til I can 3D print my own plate+ case?
ALPS plate compatibility
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- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: AEK II Mitsumi (rotating)
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Orange Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
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- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: AEK II Mitsumi (rotating)
- Main mouse: G203
- Favorite switch: Orange Alps
- DT Pro Member: -
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- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
I made a little 60% alps board and i got a plate made out of PCB material. It was a product made by someone on GH/DT but i don't remember who.
You could make your own i am sure
You could make your own i am sure