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RESPRiT:
So I just got my HHKB, and I absolutely love it, the thing is phenomenal. I had tried Topre before, even typed on it a bit, but actually using it as a daily driver feels amazing. When the board is on a surface and I'm typing, I feel like a supreme typist, in complete control of my computer. HHKB circlejerk aside, however, when I carry the board around I can't help but be bothered by the fact that it's so light. I know for a lot of people that's one of the benefits of a HHKB, but for me, personally, I like a heavier board. I mean, I know  that this thing is really just a PCB inside of a plastic case with some caps on it, but I want it to feel like more than that. Maybe I'm just crazy, but I decided to take weight into my own hands and came up with this brilliant HHKB mod:



I call it the Cash Money weight mod, and it's more or less exactly what it looks like: $5.40 worth of Singaporean coins and 300 Yen taped to the inside of my board. Surprisingly, there's no rattle when I move the board around, and the coins fit inside the case just fine, there was plenty of room inside. I may find a more elegant way of doing this, but for now, I'm rather content with my now 25% heavier HHKB.

Thoughts? Or am I just slowly going insane from the shock of having 24/7 Topre?

SpAmRaY:
Nice!

demik here is your answer to your question!

Computer-Lab in Basement:
Does it work with paper currency? :))

#sarcasm

bueller:
I've actually been toying with the idea of making a set of drop in weights for the more common boards. Instead of going with the smaller weights I'd make it an extra plate that runs the length of the board and slots in around the various standoffs/rails for security. Just needs to take some measurements on cases and see how much room is inside, I know my Filco isn't that roomy.

RESPRiT:

--- Quote from: bueller on Mon, 24 February 2014, 10:21:09 ---I've actually been toying with the idea of making a set of drop in weights for the more common boards. Instead of going with the smaller weights I'd make it an extra plate that runs the length of the board and slots in around the various standoffs/rails for security. Just needs to take some measurements on cases and see how much room is inside, I know my Filco isn't that roomy.

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Making a plate was definitely one of my first thought when considering a less makeshift method of doing something like this, my only concern would be random technicalities and possibly cost as well.

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