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[cookie]

O-Rings reduce the travel and compress the domes too much. Therefore the switches feel muddy and not crisp anymore.
This is how you do it right: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/happy-hacking-silencing-aka-ghetto-s-t7056.html?hilit=Ghetto)
I've replaced the thin silicone sheet with foam for even better results: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/topre-silencing-2-0-looking-for-verry-thin-foam-sheet-t7871.html?hilit=Ghetto

I concider the rubberband mod as inadequate for topre switches.

[MJ45]

O-Rings reduce the travel and compress the domes too much. Therefore the switches feel muddy and not crisp anymore.
This is how you do it right: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/happy-hacking-silencing-aka-ghetto-s-t7056.html?hilit=Ghetto)
I've replaced the thin silicone sheet with foam for even better results: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/topre-silencing-2-0-looking-for-verry-thin-foam-sheet-t7871.html?hilit=Ghetto

I concider the rubberband mod as inadequate for topre switches.

I agree that the dental band mods are an unacceptable way to silence a Topre switch as I have said in many threads about the subject. I have tried making washers from the same 0.5mm silicone sheet from the U.K. as you with the same results, quieter than a standard HHKB but not a Type S. I have found using a material called Dycem™ that is 0.021in worked well silencing the upstoke without changing the Topre feel. The washer cutter and silencing  rings that I made can be seen in a earlier post. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40658.msg1234820#msg1234820 I am satisfied with the results and did my RF 87ub 55g as well, the feel is the same as unmodified but the upstroke is silenced. I may try some other material including a foam in the future but I'm happy with results I have gotten with this method.

[dustinhxc]

I think I may be the only one who is the opposite of yall. I like Dental Bands, did it to all my boards in the past. I had the Realforce Silent Purple Sliders in my HHKB and I think their too tall. But I love low profile everything so makes sense. 

[SpAmRaY]

I don't know why I visit this thread it just makes me want to dive back into topre madness.......

[dustinhxc]

I don't know why I visit this thread it just makes me want to dive back into topre madness.......

Dude... I was far far away from Topre... Now I have 3 Topre.. 

[MJ45]

I think I may be the only one who is the opposite of yall. I like Dental Bands, did it to all my boards in the past. I had the Realforce Silent Purple Sliders in my HHKB and I think their too tall. But I love low profile everything so makes sense. 

I don't know if the HHKB Type S sliders are as tall as the RF Silent Purple but I also like low profile as-well but with Topre the tactile feel seems at the top and with dental bands you lose some stroke from the top. I like the black HHKB but I didn't want to get a white HHKB Type S just for the sliders and rings to silence mine plus the cost of it. 

I don't know why I visit this thread it just makes me want to dive back into topre madness.......

Dude... I was far far away from Topre... Now I have 3 Topre.. 

It is hard for me to stay away from my Topre's for too long.

[deci]

I loved the sound but dental bands changed the feel too much for me.

I contacted a company in China that can make 0.5mm foam disks.
Moq was 500 at $50... cheaper if you buy more of course.

I was going to grab these and try them out but when I returned my HHKB to stock I realized that I actually don't mind the way it sounds at all.
Although I love the soft rain like thuds when it was modded, I think the stock HHKB sounds pretty good too.

Hmmm wonder if I should bother doing it to my Novatouch...

[b7ad]

I think I may be the only one who is the opposite of yall. I like Dental Bands, did it to all my boards in the past. I had the Realforce Silent Purple Sliders in my HHKB and I think their too tall. But I love low profile everything so makes sense. 

I don't know if the HHKB Type S sliders are as tall as the RF Silent Purple but I also like low profile as-well but with Topre the tactile feel seems at the top and with dental bands you lose some stroke from the top. I like the black HHKB but I didn't want to get a white HHKB Type S just for the sliders and rings to silence mine plus the cost of it. 

This is exactly how I feel, love low profile usually but reducing the travel distance on HHKB (haven't tried modding other Topre boards) looses some of that tactility from the top of the stroke and I find myself just moving from my JP that I silenced back to regular HHKB or Type-S. That's an ironed soft landing pads mod though which I assume is even more reduction than dental bands. I love how quiet it sounds and it does feel great to type on, but it just looses too much of the tactility. The last mod to try for me is lubed stock HHKB, hopefully that will retain more tactility and be close to/as silent as the Type-S.

[Dyslexic]

I think I may be the only one who is the opposite of yall. I like Dental Bands, did it to all my boards in the past. I had the Realforce Silent Purple Sliders in my HHKB and I think their too tall. But I love low profile everything so makes sense. 

You're not alone, I have 2 FC660Cs and both are modded. I wouldn't revert, and I'll mod any future topre boards I buy.

[dustinhxc]

I think I may be the only one who is the opposite of yall. I like Dental Bands, did it to all my boards in the past. I had the Realforce Silent Purple Sliders in my HHKB and I think their too tall. But I love low profile everything so makes sense. 

You're not alone, I have 2 FC660Cs and both are modded. I wouldn't revert, and I'll mod any future topre boards I buy.

Hell Yeah! 

[tjcaustin]

Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

[HPE1000]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

OMG

[tjcaustin]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

OMG

It feels so good.  The thick cherry enhances the thock. 

For those interested in how other caps look with novatouch -

[dustinhxc]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

O M G.......


Love it man..  :eek:

[Sent]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

Droooooollllll.

[VesperSAINT]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

GG. G to the G. RIP. Game over.

[argcargv]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

HHKB Hero.

[demik]

Reported for make topre gods angry.

Motion to ban tjheathen

[VesperSAINT]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

HHKB Hero.

I voted o2dazone as HHKB Hero :P

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51282.msg1201838#msg1201838
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40658.msg1201855#msg1201855


HHKB Klaxon :P

[esoomenona]

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[VesperSAINT]

Reported for make topre gods angry.

Motion to ban tjheathen

AYE, motion agreed.

LOL!

HHKB Heathen.

[tjcaustin]

Reported for make topre gods angry.

Motion to ban tjheathen

AYE, motion agreed.

LOL!

HHKB Heathen.

I'd be alright with that.

And if klaxon ever gets run through gmk, I'll put it on hhkb.  I didn't want to put sp on this right now.

[Belfong]

Is your hhkb 55g, tjcaustin?

[tjcaustin]

Is your hhkb 55g, tjcaustin?

Ayup.  And has a hasu controller in it.  There's not much left that's stock hhkb anymore.

[Belfong]

My god!!!!!

Motion seconded!! Because I'm so jelly right now!!

[esoomenona]

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[tjcaustin]

Ayup.  And has a hasu controller in it.  There's not much left that's stock hhkb anymore.

Next, you'll want to run a GB for gold plated capacitive springs! #justcherrypeasantthings

And one off sorbothane domes?

Maybe a one off cast aluminum/steel case?

[VesperSAINT]

LOL!

HHKB Heathen.

I'd be alright with that.

And if klaxon ever gets run through gmk, I'll put it on hhkb.  I didn't want to put sp on this right now.

The transformation would be awesome~ HHKB Heathen evolving to HHKB Klaxon.

One should never put standard thin SP on an HHKB. NEVER! Even though, I would be interested to put SA on there I think the thock would be further accentuated by the larger empty volume of the cap.

[naasfu]

I think there needs to be a separate thread for Topre boards with MX caps.

[esoomenona]

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[tjcaustin]

LOL!

HHKB Heathen.

I'd be alright with that.

And if klaxon ever gets run through gmk, I'll put it on hhkb.  I didn't want to put sp on this right now.

The transformation would be awesome~ HHKB Heathen evolving to HHKB Klaxon.

One should never put standard thin SP on an HHKB. NEVER! Even though, I would be interested to put SA on there I think the thock would be further accentuated by the larger empty volume of the cap.

I really wish someone else would do a gmk klaxon buy, I dunno if I have the energy for it.

[HoffmanMyster]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

HOLY COW OH MY GOSH I'M IN LOVE WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME

Seriously.  I should just drop the cash and make this happen in my house.  Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh

[Input Nirvana]

Awesome. Just reeks of awesome.

[atlas3686]

My god!!!!!

Motion seconded!! Because I'm so jelly right now!!

Agreed!

[cookie]

O-Rings reduce the travel and compress the domes too much. Therefore the switches feel muddy and not crisp anymore.
This is how you do it right: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/happy-hacking-silencing-aka-ghetto-s-t7056.html?hilit=Ghetto)
I've replaced the thin silicone sheet with foam for even better results: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/topre-silencing-2-0-looking-for-verry-thin-foam-sheet-t7871.html?hilit=Ghetto

I concider the rubberband mod as inadequate for topre switches.

I agree that the dental band mods are an unacceptable way to silence a Topre switch as I have said in many threads about the subject. I have tried making washers from the same 0.5mm silicone sheet from the U.K. as you with the same results, quieter than a standard HHKB but not a Type S. I have found using a material called Dycem™ that is 0.021in worked well silencing the upstoke without changing the Topre feel. The washer cutter and silencing  rings that I made can be seen in a earlier post. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40658.msg1234820#msg1234820 I am satisfied with the results and did my RF 87ub 55g as well, the feel is the same as unmodified but the upstroke is silenced. I may try some other material including a foam in the future but I'm happy with results I have gotten with this method.

I've seen your silencing thread and must admit that it is awesome! I still have the silicone rings in my pro2 and it is okay but compared to my pro1 with foam dampering it is not pleasing. Can you tell me what kind of material that Dycem is? Is it dense or more like a fluffy foam material?
I've got a good hint to try out the dampering sponge for table tennis bats! You can buy verry thin foams (0,5mm and less). But if the dycem is fluffy, I will definately give it a try!

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

Holy... Okay I probbably wouldn't salvage a novatouch for the sliders :)

[atlas3686]

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Yeah, I crossposted, but totes worth it.

Holy... Okay I probbably wouldn't salvage a novatouch for the sliders :)

I think I would if everything fitted perfectly but I am a bit of a perfectionist and the stabiliser issues would bother me too much :) Looks amazing though!

[rowdy]

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Awesome. Just reeks of awesome.

Very GH.

;D

[dolkgabriel]

My first Topre.

[ComradeSniper]

My first Topre.

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A great choice!

[intelli78]

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Awesome. Just reeks of awesome.

That's awesome. A candy corn would complement it nicely...

[dolkgabriel]

A great choice!

Indeed it is. I'm currently in the process of learning the layout without having to look at my cheat sheet so I can't say too much about it. But so far it's been an enjoyable experience typing on it.

[exitfire401]

A great choice!

Indeed it is. I'm currently in the process of learning the layout without having to look at my cheat sheet so I can't say too much about it. But so far it's been an enjoyable experience typing on it.

Hardest thing for me was the FN layer, but that only took me about a week. Good luck, and great choice!

[cookie]

Am I the only one that thinks this hinges look like an aztec version of Homer Simpson?

[dolkgabriel]

Hardest thing for me was the FN layer, but that only took me about a week. Good luck, and great choice!

Thanks!

Yeah, memorizing the FN layer seems to be the trickiest part of it all. But I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon.

Am I the only one that thinks this hinges look like an aztec version of Homer Simpson?

Now that you mention it, you're right.

[cookie]

Nice keyboard btw

[dolkgabriel]

Nice keyboard btw

Thanks, it's a beauty through and through.

[deci]

Am I the only one that thinks this hinges look like an aztec version of Homer Simpson?

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lol I never noticed this but now I can't unsee it.

Aztec homers everywhere...

[suby4me]

Just added some black keycaps, sorry for the phone pic:

[Aidenknives]

Just added some black keycaps, sorry for the phone pic:

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I'm looking to do this with my type-s however, I would need a storm trooper escape keycap..