Author Topic: Margo's Mods (Read 82234 times)

AGmurdercore · « **Reply #150 on:** Mon, 11 August 2014, 09:31:55 »

The pics in this thread make me wanna cry, such a great job Margo!

Zentaaa · « **Reply #151 on:** Tue, 12 August 2014, 18:53:32 »

Margo can i get a price on soldering switches in my mx mini? Thanks

margo baggins · « **Reply #152 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 03:45:19 »

Quote from: Zentaaa on Tue, 12 August 2014, 18:53:32

Margo can i get a price on soldering switches in my mx mini? Thanks

Not much - I'll do it for you for a tenner + postage if it's literally just putting switches in the board.

feizor · « **Reply #153 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 05:11:09 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Sat, 09 August 2014, 11:00:47

Dustin's GON ISO HHKB, part 1 (still need to do the LED)

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More up later! then tomorrow going to get the 360c done and out the door.

What's that grey stuff in the syringe? Is that some sort of liquid solder?

margo baggins · « **Reply #154 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 05:29:35 »

Quote from: feizor on Wed, 13 August 2014, 05:11:09

Quote from: margo baggins on Sat, 09 August 2014, 11:00:47
Dustin's GON ISO HHKB, part 1 (still need to do the LED)

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More up later! then tomorrow going to get the 360c done and out the door.

What's that grey stuff in the syringe? Is that some sort of liquid solder?

That sir is 60/40 solder paste, so it's a paste made of I guess powered, really fine powdered solder suspended in rosin flux, it's what I use for doing SMD soldering, just stick it on all the pads, it's tacky enough to hold the little smd guy (sometimes it's not for bigger IC's then I use tack flux as well) then I use hot air to melt it all - it's nice as can melt it with hot air @ about 260 - 270 ish, so not really hot enough to melt plastic with short exposure.

I am just waiting for some bits and pieces to arrive and we will be selling the solderpaste in the [CTRL]ALT store, for cheaper than you can find it anywhere else, and for double the quantity

though - don't really know if there is much demand so only going to syringe up a couple to see if they sell.

Fire Brand · « **Reply #155 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 05:42:35 »

Sent a message, ignore the first though as I'm a goofball and hit enter by accident :x

Zentaaa · « **Reply #156 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 07:46:32 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Wed, 13 August 2014, 03:45:19

Quote from: Zentaaa on Tue, 12 August 2014, 18:53:32
Margo can i get a price on soldering switches in my mx mini? Thanks

Not much - I'll do it for you for a tenner + postage if it's literally just putting switches in the board.

Alright thanks that is so cheapppp

I will message you when i receive my pcb

margo baggins · « **Reply #157 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:23:41 »

Dustin's GON ISO finished

most purpleist purple

Vibex · « **Reply #158 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:30:24 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:23:41

Dustin's GON ISO finished

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most purpleist purple

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Dat purple.

Beautiful board!

Sent · « **Reply #159 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:05:35 »

That is one sexy as hell board.

margo baggins · « **Reply #160 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 17:10:12 »

360c

Need to flash the firmware on it still, but it's built!

need more solder!

caesar · « **Reply #161 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 17:20:10 »

dustinhxc · « **Reply #162 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 18:16:17 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:23:41

Dustin's GON ISO finished

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most purpleist purple

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OH.. MY.. GODDDD..

SO worth the wait!!! It looks beautifullllll!!!

isaske · « **Reply #163 on:** Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:49:12 »

So i got my first board with clears yesterday!

I wouldn't be posting in this thread if it wasn't Margo's job, so that's the reasoning behind it.

The board itself is a stock FILCO, I asked Margo to do a switch swap since he was very well known for really doing his job good.
The board itself feels really good - maybe i expected too much from clears, but they're very fine the way they are. There are absolutely no scratches and the board doesn't show that it has been pulled apart by any means. The protection sticker for the main screw of the board has been penetrated, but that doesn't really count

Every button of course registers.

Although a switch swap wasn't really a challenge for a man of Margo's caliber, he still did a splendid job with it!
To top everything off, the attitude of this guy is just phenomenal. I haven't been on this forum for long, yet everyone I met was extremely friendly and helpful. But Margo is just something special. He really did EVERYTHING to do this experience as enjoyable for me as possible! To top everything off, I even got an easter egg which I didn't expect! An orange button that says "Margo's"
10/10, Thanks Margo!
To anyone reading this, whatever work needs to be done with your keyboard, ask Margo.

You will definitely not regret it!

codyeatworld · « **Reply #164 on:** Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:58:21 »

Love dustins board, are there purple leds on the bottom too?

And that 360c is looking amazing, are those mx whites?!?!

margo baggins · « **Reply #165 on:** Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:58:49 »

Quote from: isaske on Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:49:12

So i got my first board with clears yesterday!

I wouldn't be posting in this thread if it wasn't Margo's job, so that's the reasoning behind it.

The board itself is a stock FILCO, I asked Margo to do a switch swap since he was very well known for really doing his job good.
The board itself feels really good - maybe i expected too much from clears, but they're very fine the way they are. There are absolutely no scratches and the board doesn't show that it has been pulled apart by any means. The protection sticker for the main screw of the board has been penetrated, but that doesn't really count
Every button of course registers.

Although a switch swap wasn't really a challenge for a man of Margo's caliber, he still did a splendid job with it!
To top everything off, the attitude of this guy is just phenomenal. I haven't been on this forum for long, yet everyone I met was extremely friendly and helpful. But Margo is just something special. He really did EVERYTHING to do this experience as enjoyable for me as possible! To top everything off, I even got an easter egg which I didn't expect! An orange button that says "Margo's"
10/10, Thanks Margo!
To anyone reading this, whatever work needs to be done with your keyboard, ask Margo.

You will definitely not regret it!

Thanks bro

you enjoy your feeling.

Quote from: codyeatworld on Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:58:21

Love dustins board, are there purple leds on the bottom too?

And that 360c is looking amazing, are those mx whites?!?!

No inside lights at all!

Yeah Mx-Whites on the corsa

margo baggins · « **Reply #166 on:** Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:26:42 »

My first Margo's Mods boards

I need to finish the LEDs and take a picture of that - there some LED in at the moment but they are not all in yet.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:34:10 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:26:42

My first Margo's Mods boards

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I need to finish the LEDs and take a picture of that - there some LED in at the moment but they are not all in yet.

Beautiful with the purple plate case and the hyperfuse! :thumb:

Photekq · « **Reply #168 on:** Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:36:19 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:26:42

My first Margo's Mods boards

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I need to finish the LEDs and take a picture of that - there some LED in at the moment but they are not all in yet.

Nice photo! ;D

margo baggins · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:38:37 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:36:19

Quote from: margo baggins on Sun, 17 August 2014, 17:26:42
My first Margo's Mods boards

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I need to finish the LEDs and take a picture of that - there some LED in at the moment but they are not all in yet.
Nice photo! ;D

I don't think it's good, I think it's just better than any of my previous efforts :D

I need to get my head round taking pictures still - I had the tripod in the wrong place for that one really, but I didn't realise until my camera was off the tripod and I'm too tired to set it all up again :D I will take some better/more pictures when I have finished putting the LED in there.

Thanks for words bros :D

AGmurdercore · « **Reply #170 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:24:56 »

What is the controler of the 360c?

Photekq · « **Reply #171 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:37:44 »

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:24:56

What is the controler of the 360c?

atmega16a pu

margo baggins · « **Reply #172 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:42:53 »

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:24:56

What is the controler of the 360c?

Cheap

but see pho's answer for a real answer.

BunnyLake · « **Reply #173 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 09:43:30 »

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Mon, 18 August 2014, 08:24:56

What is the controler of the 360c?

gon also makes a very neat controller for the 360c

Fire Brand · « **Reply #174 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 13:32:16 »

Hello Mr Margo just wondering if I would be able to get a price on a few things doing if that possible, the list is as follows:

Poker II Switch swap to MX Blacks (I will be able to provide the springs and Black stem)

Clear switch tops installing (Would I order these and send them with the package or would you order them?)

finally White LED's installing in this with if possible SIP sockets to change them.

If you could let me know that would be super, also sent you a PM a week or so ago but I don't think you saw it just ignore the first one I sent it by mistake as I was typing :x

cseng · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 26 August 2014, 06:59:40 »

do you offer your services to europeans too?

Tym · « **Reply #176 on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 05:54:11 »

Quote from: cseng on Tue, 26 August 2014, 06:59:40

do you offer your services to europeans too?

He's in the UK

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cseng · « **Reply #177 on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 09:02:07 »

Quote from: Tym on Wed, 27 August 2014, 05:54:11

Quote from: cseng on Tue, 26 August 2014, 06:59:40
do you offer your services to europeans too?
He's in the UK )

woops totally missed that.

margo baggins · « **Reply #178 on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 09:36:06 »

Sorry been busy couple of days!

But I am Europe

in the UK.

I am not taking anything on for a month or so though as I've got a lot of builds I need to complete, but when I've done all the 40's I will have free'd up a bit.

cseng · « **Reply #179 on:** Wed, 27 August 2014, 14:28:47 »

alright i will keep an eye out.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #180 on:** Sat, 06 September 2014, 03:08:19 »

Your work is amazing sir, thank you again!!!

absyrd · « **Reply #181 on:** Sat, 06 September 2014, 06:10:06 »

Looks great, dustin and margo. MOAR pics, though, please.

Zjedz · « **Reply #182 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 08:01:57 »

Hi!
I am highly interested in ordering custom mechanical keyboard. I'd like to have a TKL or, if won't be able to afford TKL, even smaller keyboard. I want the least expensive option (I don't mind if it is GH60, phantom or a keyboard with replaced switches). I am from Poland, so let me know if there are any problems with shipping. I've made project of keyboard where colour of switch describes type of Cherry MX switch (pinkish stands for MX Clear, grey for MX Tacticle Grey). Tell me about pricing and costs.
Looking forward to your reply

Project: http://imgur.com/XGFFfvi

margo baggins · « **Reply #183 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 14:32:22 »

Quote from: Zjedz on Wed, 08 October 2014, 08:01:57

Hi!
I am highly interested in ordering custom mechanical keyboard. I'd like to have a TKL or, if won't be able to afford TKL, even smaller keyboard. I want the least expensive option (I don't mind if it is GH60, phantom or a keyboard with replaced switches). I am from Poland, so let me know if there are any problems with shipping. I've made project of keyboard where colour of switch describes type of Cherry MX switch (pinkish stands for MX Clear, grey for MX Tacticle Grey). Tell me about pricing and costs.
Looking forward to your reply

Project: http://imgur.com/XGFFfvi

Hello bro - I don't really provide the parts - people send me kits I just build them. I can do whatever switches you want - but once again, people normally send me these.

If you want something fast your best bet would be to get some bits from GON - his stuff is some of the best about, really nice to work with and very high quality. http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com

I can build anything you want though once you have the parts!

Zjedz · « **Reply #184 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 11:31:20 »

Have you ever done direct wired keyboard, i think that i want this type (prolly most cheap, let me know if i am wrong)? What would be the price of assembling TKL keyboard in such way?

tyvar1 · « **Reply #185 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:10:04 »

So if i understand right you could build a Ergodox if i buy one from Massdrop? (if it comes again)

(didn't bought it when it was on Massdrop because i don't know how to build one

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trizkut · « **Reply #186 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:12:17 »

Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:10:04

So if i understand right you could build a Ergodox if i buy one from Massdrop? (if it comes again)

(didn't do it when it was on Massdrop because i don't know how to build one )

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Things I have modded/repaired/built that I can think of:
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox partial repair and finished build

I would say so, as long as you provide all the parts (switches included)

tyvar1 · « **Reply #187 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:17:17 »

Quote from: trizkut on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:12:17

Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:10:04
So if i understand right you could build a Ergodox if i buy one from Massdrop? (if it comes again)

(didn't do it when it was on Massdrop because i don't know how to build one )

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Things I have modded/repaired/built that I can think of:
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox partial repair and finished build

I would say so, as long as you provide all the parts (switches included)

cool!

SMD?

trizkut · « **Reply #188 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:22:30 »

Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:17:17

Quote from: trizkut on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:12:17
Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:10:04
So if i understand right you could build a Ergodox if i buy one from Massdrop? (if it comes again)

(didn't do it when it was on Massdrop because i don't know how to build one )

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Things I have modded/repaired/built that I can think of:
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox partial repair and finished build

I would say so, as long as you provide all the parts (switches included)
cool!

SMD?

surface-mount device. I think the diodes are SMD

tyvar1 · « **Reply #189 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:32:07 »

Quote from: trizkut on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:22:30

Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:17:17
Quote from: trizkut on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:12:17
Quote from: tyvar1 on Fri, 10 October 2014, 12:10:04
So if i understand right you could build a Ergodox if i buy one from Massdrop? (if it comes again)

(didn't do it when it was on Massdrop because i don't know how to build one )

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Things I have modded/repaired/built that I can think of:
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox full build (incl SMD)
Ergodox partial repair and finished build

I would say so, as long as you provide all the parts (switches included)
cool!

SMD?

surface-mount device. I think the diodes are SMD

aah okay. thanks!

user 18 · « **Reply #190 on:** Fri, 10 October 2014, 13:47:15 »

Ergodox diodes may be thru-hole or surface mount (SMD). Lots of people like SMD because it's cleaner.

margo baggins · « **Reply #191 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:33:56 »

All questions look as though they have been answered

there can be issues using a massdrop case with hole through diodes unless you trim the legs real short - otherwise they foul the case .

I like SMD as it means I get to use my hot air station

I would build your Dox Tyver, but, over all I think I want to stop building doxes, I hate them. I don't enjoy building them one bit! I don't know why that is.

tyvar1 · « **Reply #192 on:** Mon, 13 October 2014, 23:28:56 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Mon, 13 October 2014, 10:33:56

All questions look as though they have been answered

there can be issues using a massdrop case with hole through diodes unless you trim the legs real short - otherwise they foul the case .

I like SMD as it means I get to use my hot air station

I would build your Dox Tyver, but, over all I think I want to stop building doxes, I hate them. I don't enjoy building them one bit! I don't know why that is.

hehe i understand mate

well then I won't let you build one!
I am not really sure if a ergodox is a keyboard for me anyway.

baldgye · « **Reply #193 on:** Mon, 20 October 2014, 06:29:41 »

Hello there Margo, I think I asked this a while ago but you where taking a break, and I forgot where I asked it... Anyway...

Do you do stepped caps lock mods?
I have all the keys needed for the mod, and extra donor keys, I just lack the tools, time and most importantly; ability.

Cheers!

margo baggins · « **Reply #194 on:** Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:17:48 »

Quote from: baldgye on Mon, 20 October 2014, 06:29:41

Hello there Margo, I think I asked this a while ago but you where taking a break, and I forgot where I asked it... Anyway...

Do you do stepped caps lock mods?
I have all the keys needed for the mod, and extra donor keys, I just lack the tools, time and most importantly; ability.

Cheers!

Hello!

I haven't ever tried this

So i think that means I probably wouldn't be that good at doing it! I also at the moment don't have the time to try and get good at it as i'm v. booked up.

sorry

baldgye · « **Reply #195 on:** Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:28:05 »

No problem! Just thought I would ask

margo baggins · « **Reply #196 on:** Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:46:44 »

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:28:05

No problem! Just thought I would ask

I am sorry bro I would really like to help

But I am a bit stretched at the minute, too stretched to learn something new!

In other news - Stay tuned for fancy pants OTD board pics coming later

i think - the nicest board I've built so far.

margo baggins · « **Reply #197 on:** Thu, 23 October 2014, 06:47:12 »

Potato Teaser - It's not finished (As it needs to have the switches soldered, cable soldered on and firmware flashed onto it)

tyvar1 · « **Reply #198 on:** Thu, 23 October 2014, 06:58:02 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Thu, 23 October 2014, 06:47:12

Potato Teaser - It's not finished (As it needs to have the switches soldered, cable soldered on and firmware flashed onto it)

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Beautiful!

Sent · « **Reply #199 on:** Thu, 23 October 2014, 07:05:57 »

Quote from: margo baggins on Thu, 23 October 2014, 06:47:12

Potato Teaser - It's not finished (As it needs to have the switches soldered, cable soldered on and firmware flashed onto it)

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You should accidentally mail that to me.

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Author Topic: Margo's Mods (Read 82234 times)