Author Topic: Custom Modifications - Soldering/Desoldering/Lubing/Switch Stickers/Switches (Read 10949 times)

Gupgup · « **on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 00:40:39 »

Soldering has always been a fun little hobby for me, so I thought I'd lend my services to the lovely members here at Geekhack:

Not taking anymore orders for a week or two.

I can do any of the following for you, prices may vary:

Soldering and Desoldering - I can desolder your board, add a plate and solder it back up. Most modifications will require to desolder anyway, to change switches, so I might as well throw on a plate for you!

Lubing - Can lube your the sliders on your stem to provide a much better, smoother feeling. Also the spring gets a coat of oil to reduce spring noise.

Stabilizing Stickers - Place a sticker between the top housing and bottom housing, gets rid of a tiny space and "stabilizes" the key.

Switch Switching - Can take out the old switches in your board and put any kind you would like in.

Easiest if you provide all the necessary parts, such as steel plate/springs/switches, then I can do the modifications and ship it right on back! If you're looking at a new keyboard but don't like the switches, I'll put some new ones on it that would make it your perfect keyboard.

PM me with what you have in mind, and I shall give you some prices on the things you'll need! I can probably do about one project a week, and will update accordingly if there is interest!

Lubing - Don't like to lube switches? I'd gladly do it for you, as doing mindless things for long periods of time is my favorite (weirdly enough) I actually think this is my strong point, and will take very large switch orders if someone needs me to. Pricing will vary on switch count and lube you'd like.

I am also very interested in trades! Brobots especially!!

This is the lube I will be using, if you'd like a different kind let me know.

Will be using a mixture of Krytox 103 and Krytox 205 for the sliders/tip.

Will be using Krtox 103 for the springs, this reduces the noise from recoil. (Only thing done for clicky switches)

Please PM me with any questions regarding prices!

I'd also ask if you could, to put a note inside the package with what exactly you need done and your shipping address.

The first part is so I don't mess up and forget and give you the wrong thing back :/ the second part is so that if I'm going to the post office and can't get ahold of you I can still ship.

Thanks everyone!

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Current waiting line:

List may change if I don't hear from you after a couple days

1) Akimbo - Ergodox has switches in and will be programmed soon!

2) patchworks - Arrived

3) rarar - Will be worked on once 1, 2, 3 are done.
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Done Orders:

- Permeability
- Akimbo
- Anonymous
- ekw808
- calavera
- Kempher
- justin one - shipping soon!
- noisyturle - shipping soon!

SmallFry · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:27:09 »

Sounds like WFD's OP. Heh. I do the same thing, if people want. Just throwing it out there.

boost · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:32:46 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:27:09

Sounds like WFD's OP. Heh. I do the same thing, if people want. Just throwing it out there.

thread jacking...-_-

Where were you a few weeks back

GLWS!!!

Gupgup · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:39:08 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:27:09

Sounds like WFD's OP. Heh. I do the same thing, if people want. Just throwing it out there.

Can't really switch it up anymore, kind of offering the exact same thing obviously haha

Quote from: boost on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:32:46

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:27:09
Sounds like WFD's OP. Heh. I do the same thing, if people want. Just throwing it out there.

thread jacking...-_-

Where were you a few weeks back

GLWS!!!

Thanks Boost! Let me know if you need any more switches lubed

SmallFry · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:43:19 »

Quote from: boost on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:32:46

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 24 February 2013, 01:27:09
Sounds like WFD's OP. Heh. I do the same thing, if people want. Just throwing it out there.

thread jacking...-_-

Where were you a few weeks back

GLWS!!!

Dude, I offered to do all those switches.

calavera · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 02:41:29 »

interesting, I will keep you people in mind for a future project.

Sifo · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 03:16:37 »

Kudos to you, I barely have the patience to mod my own boards. Whatever you're charging I'm betting it's reasonable, cuz it's a LOT of work.

Gupgup · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 09:10:54 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 24 February 2013, 03:16:37

Kudos to you, I barely have the patience to mod my own boards. Whatever you're charging I'm betting it's reasonable, cuz it's a LOT of work.

Thanks

I do love soldering to its pretty easy for me! Lubing is the long part

On another note, all PMs replied to, will update waiting list in the next couple hours. If I am able to get the first persons materials this Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll be able to take the next order next Wednesday if everything goes as planned!

Sifo · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 23:21:31 »

Soldering is easy for sure. lubing and stickering? hell naw.

The_Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 23:22:05 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 24 February 2013, 23:21:31

Soldering is easy for sure. lubing and stickering? hell naw.

It's easy but also really time consuming

Gupgup · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 26 February 2013, 21:01:30 »

Didn't hear from #1 for a couple days I bumped Kempher up to #1 and moved Anonymous to #2, I apologize but I really need to get one going soon.

There is an opening for #4, and at the rate I've been working I can do a project a weekend. I'm also working on getting ROYGBIV colors in for the switch stickers, so keep that in mind!

Thanks everyone, appreciate the business a lot.

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 28 February 2013, 22:33:48 »

Remember, I'll take just lubing/sticker orders at any point! No soldering/desoldering charge if you just send me some switches!

PM me for pricing if you're interested!

OnTheBrink · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 09:37:35 »

Can you do LED modifications? I'd like to change the colors of some of the LEDs on my Ducky Shine 2

Gupgup · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 10:07:14 »

Quote from: OnTheBrink on Fri, 01 March 2013, 09:37:35

Can you do LED modifications? I'd like to change the colors of some of the LEDs on my Ducky Shine 2

Yes I can! I forgot to add that in the OP, PM me with what you'd like done and I'll let you know the costs and what not!

OnTheBrink · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 10:42:52 »

PM sent.

Gupgup · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 11:40:53 »

All PMs replied to! Thanks for the business everyone, I appreciate it.

Gupgup

Sai · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 12:03:07 »

is that lube the only lube that you've tried? i am asking because i don't know what to buy. its either krytox 205 or superlube

Gupgup · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 12:44:55 »

Quote from: hoshidishi on Fri, 01 March 2013, 12:03:07

is that lube the only lube that you've tried? i am asking because i don't know what to buy. its either krytox 205 or superlube

I really like this superlube, putting it on the bottom of blues gets rid of that springy noise. Putting it on reds is amazing.. But it is the only one I've tried.

I recommend it, but be careful how much you apply!

Sai · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 12:48:24 »

ok. thanks.

let me see which one is cheaper in terms of shipping

Gupgup · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 14:54:37 »

Quote from: hoshidishi on Fri, 01 March 2013, 12:48:24

ok. thanks. let me see which one is cheaper in terms of shipping

Let me know what it is, maybe it would be cheaper for me to buy it at my local hardware store and mail to you

Sai · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 21:12:44 »

haha. pm on the way.

Gupgup · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 01 March 2013, 21:55:08 »

Quote from: hoshidishi on Fri, 01 March 2013, 21:12:44

haha. pm on the way.

Replied!

Gupgup · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 03 March 2013, 11:43:39 »

Anyone need some switches lubed/stickered? I'll take any lubing orders at any time, no waiting in line!

Gupgup · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 16 March 2013, 12:46:07 »

Will start working on details for third in line if someone wants to PM me about the details and what not!

I'm waiting on my new desoldering iron, and then will be able to complete these two projects in a couple days.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 17 March 2013, 11:01:07 »

Stickering and lubing switches...

I sent you a PM broski.

Gupgup · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 17 March 2013, 12:55:35 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 17 March 2013, 11:01:07

Stickering and lubing switches...

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I sent you a PM broski.

Replied! :D

Want to thank everyone who has given me the chance to have your business! Thanks, I appreciate it!

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 30 March 2013, 16:48:16 »

All orders are done except the first one, am having troubles with the stabilizer keys sticking.

I will take another switch order if someone would like, preferably something besides a Filco

Thanks everyone!

Gupgup

kelske · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 30 March 2013, 17:49:54 »

Excuse my Naiveté - What are switch stickers for? Seen them mentioned a few times on here but can't for the life of me figure out what they're for

calavera · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 31 March 2013, 04:34:18 »

Quote from: kelske on Sat, 30 March 2013, 17:49:54

Excuse my Naiveté - What are switch stickers for? Seen them mentioned a few times on here but can't for the life of me figure out what they're for

It's a sticker thats placed between the top and bottom switch housing to prevent unwanted noise basically. Supposedly there's a minor gap between the top and bottom switch housing that forms over time (or sometimes even on brand new ones) so the sticker acts as a sealant. Sometimes when a switch is opened it never closes 100% back up so stickers are used to fill in the gap. Some say they can feel the difference and some say it's not worth the time invested to do them (it's tedious work.)

kelske · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 31 March 2013, 04:57:42 »

Ahh I see! Cool that makes sense. Cheers for the info

AKIMbO · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 13:14:42 »

Crazy quick turn around time right here. I highly recommend Gupgup...switches came out excellent!

Tarzan · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 13:23:22 »

So, Gupgup, does your list of custom services include Model M conversions?

I've got a Model M - terminal board that I've bolt modded, needs to have a Teensy controller connected and programmed. Looks like a piece of cake to implement Soarer's mod, but I haven't had the time to even shop for a soldering iron.

How much would you charge? Could open up a whole new line of business for your services.

Gupgup · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 15:48:03 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Wed, 03 April 2013, 13:14:42

Crazy quick turn around time right here. I highly recommend Gupgup...switches came out excellent!

Thanks for the comment man

Quote from: Greystoke on Wed, 03 April 2013, 13:23:22

So, Gupgup, does your list of custom services include Model M conversions?

I've got a Model M - terminal board that I've bolt modded, needs to have a Teensy controller connected and programmed. Looks like a piece of cake to implement Soarer's mod, but I haven't had the time to even shop for a soldering iron.

How much would you charge? Could open up a whole new line of business for your services.

Hmmm.. I haven't dabbled in this sort of thing yet. As far as adding the teensy on that seems very simple, but me programming it is a different story :/ I could definitely learn to do it though! I just want you to know that I haven't ever done anything like this before

so it would take a little longer than the "crazy quick turn around" mentioned above

If you are still interested, please PM me and we'll see what we can do

Thanks everyone!

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 12 April 2013, 22:56:58 »

Can take a couple more orders! PM me

Patchwrks · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:09:07 »

did you forget about my pm

Gupgup · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 15:44:59 »

Quote from: patchworks on Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:09:07

did you forget about my pm

Did I? I'm so sorry, if you could PM me again with what we talked about, I'd really appreciate it.

I've been so busy with the closing of CCnG and all my other projects that I can't remember which PMs I've replied to with an accurate answer and which I haven't :/

Gupgup

evolyn · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:08:39 »

sup gupgup

are u doin also kmac builds with mx clears lubed 55g ?! iam looking for such a board.

Gupgup · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:10:04 »

Quote from: evolyn on Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:08:39

sup gupgup

are u doin also kmac builds with mx clears lubed 55g ?! iam looking for such a board.

Do you have the KMAC and want me to modify it? Or are you asking to purchase one from me, cause if so unfortunately I don't have one :/

Gupugp

evolyn · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:13:25 »

iam looking for all the parts. including stickers and led's

:/ maybe if u have some u can write me i saved my money for this keyboard looking evryday for it. Regards evolyn

Kempher · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 01:33:59 »

Quote from: evolyn on Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:13:25

iam looking for all the parts. including stickers and led's

:/ maybe if u have some u can write me i saved my money for this keyboard looking evryday for it. Regards evolyn

Here, I think Sherryton is still selling this one.

https://www.originativeco.com/kmac-2-0

You will still need to buy the Switches, Leds, Stickers, Lube, Keycaps, etc, etc ^^.

evolyn · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 03:40:06 »

Quote from: Kempher on Tue, 16 April 2013, 01:33:59

Quote from: evolyn on Mon, 15 April 2013, 22:13:25
iam looking for all the parts. including stickers and led's

:/ maybe if u have some u can write me i saved my money for this keyboard looking evryday for it. Regards evolyn

Here, I think Sherryton is still selling this one.

https://www.originativeco.com/kmac-2-0

You will still need to buy the Switches, Leds, Stickers, Lube, Keycaps, etc, etc ^^.

joooo thx mate

for the link ! maybe i get this and look what gupgup can do for me. thx very kind of u

Kempher · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:06:04 »

No prob, I just had to try and remember /who/ was selling it lol, been like a month since I read about him buying a bunch of them.

boost · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:21:08 »

+1 to gupgup. He did a very nice job on 500 switches

Sending you a PM to do about 400 more

ekw808 · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:30:01 »

+1 did about 260 switches for me, great job. Thanks!

Gupgup · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:49:41 »

Quote from: boost on Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:21:08

+1 to gupgup. He did a very nice job on 500 switches

Sending you a PM to do about 400 more

Thanks for the comments boost and ekw and all others that have given me the opportunity for their business, I really appreciate it.

Will be waiting on that PM boost

Ekw, so you received yours then? Great to hear! The tracking numbers must have gotten switched around then, good to see everything arrived safely.

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 18 April 2013, 20:41:40 »

Update for all those that have a current order with me: I really apologize, but there is something wrong with my Hakko 888 tip and I'm having trouble desoldering/soldering :/

I hope to have a new one in the mail by Monday or Tuesday. Sorry for the delay.

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 19:56:53 »

Good new and bad news..

Good news, got my soldering tip in.

Bad news, my desoldering pump broke

Sorry everyone, another slight delay...

Gupgup

Gupgup · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 16:52:52 »

Justin one's keyboard will be shipped Monday!

Akimbos ergodox has switches in and will be programmed soon.

waiting to hear back from patchworks!

Thanks everyone! No longer taking orders for a week or two, but will then start again!

Gupgup

noisyturtle · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 19:16:53 »

Just wanted to say keep up the great work

jdcarpe · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 19:36:04 »

Gogo GG-Mods!

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Author Topic: Custom Modifications - Soldering/Desoldering/Lubing/Switch Stickers/Switches (Read 10949 times)