Alps Appreciation Thread

[Venatorious]

Me too 

[chyros]

Btw you guys are going to see something pretty cool in two weeks or so, I think .

is is a blue alps model m clone? I want one.

Haha no, way more unique than that xD .

[Mattr567]

Btw you guys are going to see something pretty cool in two weeks or so, I think .

is is a blue alps model m clone? I want one.

Haha no, way more unique than that xD .

Ooo More than the Zenith SWA? That was was hella weird.

[Venatorious]

Oh man, you gotta show us the video now chyros if its way more unique than a blue alps IBM clone.

[klennkellon]

MX Compatible IBM Buckling Blue ALPS.

It's rumored that the interior shell of the keyboard is stuffed with artisans and clacks.

[E3E]

MX Compatible IBM Buckling ALPS.

It's rumored that the interior shell of the keyboard is stuffed with artisans and clacks.

Hahaha. Too good.

I think this board might have a little fame behind it, if you ask me.

[alienman82]

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[chyros]

Oh man, you gotta show us the video now chyros if its way more unique than a blue alps IBM clone.

Well you'll see it in two weeks . Though next week's video will also be Alps-oriented .

[Venatorious]

Better not be plate spring alps....

I am still salty that I got outbid on the P70 auction 

[klennkellon]

Better not be plate spring alps....

I am still salty that I got outbid on the P70 auction 

All of these flavors, and you chose not to be Cherry.

[frogthejam19]

First blue alps board just came. I never really typed with the white alps board i sold so this feels a little weird. Will take some time to get an impression. Now i need to find some replacement caps cause stock is horrid. Anyone have some Aek caps i can buy or willing to give away?

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[Blaise170]

I might have some AEK caps I sell you, I'll need to scrounge then up though. Not sure if I have a full set.

[romevi]

How hard would it be to cut a Focus plate? Thinking of using Focus or Monterrey caps on my hasu 64, and I guess I'd have to cut the original plate.

[Moistgun]

How hard would it be to cut a Focus plate? Thinking of using Focus or Monterrey caps on my hasu 64, and I guess I'd have to cut the original plate.

I don't know if it would be any more difficult than the AEK I cut down.

Just use a combo square to make a straight line and measure what you wan to cut.
Try your best to cut straight. Use a dremel, some safety glasses, maybe respiration.

[BlueNalgene]

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[alienman82]

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[need]

Got this for the key caps, but I might get a Hasu ADB converter to actually use the thing First time trying salmon alps 

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Really great condition you got right there

[fohat.digs]

First time trying salmon alps 

Those are probably orange. "Salmon" has a distinct pink cast to it. What is the serial number?

[alienman82]

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[fohat.digs]

They aren't what google tells me are orange alps.

None of the ones I have had are particularly vivid, in fact they have generally been rather dull, but there has always been a distinct pinkish tone in the salmons.

But, of course, consistency was never a top priority there ....

[Mattr567]

They aren't what google tells me are orange alps.

None of the ones I have had are particularly vivid, in fact they have generally been rather dull, but there has always been a distinct pinkish tone in the salmons.

But, of course, consistency was never a top priority there ....

Those are SKCM Salmon for sure.

[romevi]

They aren't what google tells me are orange alps.

None of the ones I have had are particularly vivid, in fact they have generally been rather dull, but there has always been a distinct pinkish tone in the salmons.

But, of course, consistency was never a top priority there ....

Those are SKCM Salmon for sure.

Does the Orange have a little fade? I guess what I'm wondering if there's any way to confuse the two stems based on eyes alone. I have Orange, but in some lights it comes off a bit faded.

[alienman82]

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[Mattr567]

They aren't what google tells me are orange alps.

None of the ones I have had are particularly vivid, in fact they have generally been rather dull, but there has always been a distinct pinkish tone in the salmons.

But, of course, consistency was never a top priority there ....

Those are SKCM Salmon for sure.

Does the Orange have a little fade? I guess what I'm wondering if there's any way to confuse the two stems based on eyes alone. I have Orange, but in some lights it comes off a bit faded.

When I saw orange in real life before, they were much darker than the salmons that I have.  Even if they were faded, I think the difference would be obvious.

Agreed. Here is a SKCM Orange from my swapped SGI. Much darker.

[jacobolus]

First time trying salmon alps

Those are probably orange. "Salmon" has a distinct pink cast to it. What is the serial number?

Definitely “salmon”.

If you take a switch apart, you’ll find a short white switchplate inside.

[Moistgun]

Got this for the key caps, but I might get a Hasu ADB converter to actually use the thing First time trying salmon alps 

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Man, that is in killer shape, plus it has something other than creams.

Mind sharing where you got it and what you paid?

[romevi]

They aren't what google tells me are orange alps.

None of the ones I have had are particularly vivid, in fact they have generally been rather dull, but there has always been a distinct pinkish tone in the salmons.

But, of course, consistency was never a top priority there ....

Those are SKCM Salmon for sure.

Does the Orange have a little fade? I guess what I'm wondering if there's any way to confuse the two stems based on eyes alone. I have Orange, but in some lights it comes off a bit faded.

When I saw orange in real life before, they were much darker than the salmons that I have.  Even if they were faded, I think the difference would be obvious.

Agreed. Here is a SKCM Orange from my swapped SGI. Much darker.

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Yeah, I guess in the pic mine totally comes out dark.  :))

[alienman82]

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[Blaise170]

Where could I find replacement caps for this thing?

[rpeterclark]

Tis the season of the AEK it seems! I really like taking pictures of this board, it's so damn classy.

Older than most members here I'd think, yet nary a scratch to be found. Someone loved this board.


SKCM Orange


Beautiful cable, and dat low serial.


Wish I had an old Mac around for a proper photo shoot!

[itzmeluigi]

Where could I find replacement caps for this thing?

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It will probably be really difficult to find replacement Alps JIS caps that fit perfectly on that board.

If your able to find some Alps JIS boards you could mod your Zero like this person has done.

http://www.geocities.jp/wp_gopher/keyboard/filcoxmo.html
http://www.geocities.jp/wp_gopher/keyboard/filcoxmgi.html
http://www.geocities.jp/wp_gopher/keyboard/filcoxmw.html

[alienman82]

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[chyros]

I'll just leave this here...

[klennkellon]

I'll just leave this here...

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are those neon green ALPS you talked about in your topre video?

[chyros]

I'll just leave this here...

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are those neon green ALPS you talked about in your topre video?

Yes :D .

[Mattr567]

I'll just leave this here...

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are those neon green ALPS you talked about in your topre video?

Yes :D .

Eve is going to love this. All his Xerox's.

[Venatorious]

I am jealous.  I kind of gave up on searching for these.  I still have the bamboo one you gave me, and its such a tease...

Looking forward to the video!

[demik]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

[Venatorious]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

Buy my keyboards

[demik]

Not falling for that again

[Venatorious]

This time you will be happy I swear APC switch is the best! 

:fingerscrossed:

[Mattr567]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

Ebay is your friend. Look for cheap nice boards like a FK-2001 or AEK. And make sure they are genuine Alps and not clones.

[BlueNalgene]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

I think CPTBadass had a tester board.  Beehatch also has some Matias switches, since you two are penpals it might be easy to have her borrow you a few.

[njbair]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

I think CPTBadass had a tester board.  Beehatch also has some Matias switches, since you two are penpals it might be easy to have her borrow you a few.

CPT has/had a little switch tester I built. I have him permission to resend it to beehatch when he was done with it, not sure where it's at ATM.

[Mattr567]

Sooooo how does one go about trying out some alps boards OuO

I think CPTBadass had a tester board.  Beehatch also has some Matias switches, since you two are penpals it might be easy to have her borrow you a few.

CPT has/had a little switch tester I built. I have him permission to resend it to beehatch when he was done with it, not sure where it's at ATM.

I also have a switch tester.

[CPTBadAss]

CPT has/had a little switch tester I built. I have him permission to resend it to beehatch when he was done with it, not sure where it's at ATM.

Still at my place. Keep forgetting to send it to beehatch who asked me like 2 weeks ago. I'm the worst. I'll update you when she has it .

[njbair]

CPT has/had a little switch tester I built. I have him permission to resend it to beehatch when he was done with it, not sure where it's at ATM.

Still at my place. Keep forgetting to send it to beehatch who asked me like 2 weeks ago. I'm the worst. I'll update you when she has it .

NP. I'm not in a hurry.

[E3E]

I'll just leave this here...

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I counted 146 in this video and they look like bamboo SKCM Green to me, but I can't wait to see how many you really have and if they are pine or not or even perhaps a mix.

I know several parts vendors have SKCMAT and that seems to be one of the only Alps switches that can be found in such a manner, which is weird considering how rare they are. They aren't cheap though.
I wonder if this was a donation! Chyros, you're usually very very frugal with spending, so if you shelled out, like $200+ for these, I'd be VERY surprised, haha.

[Mattr567]

I'll just leave this here...

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I counted 146 in this video and they look like bamboo SKCM Green to me, but I can't wait to see how many you really have and if they are pine or not or even perhaps a mix.

I know several parts vendors have SKCMAT and that seems to be one of the only Alps switches that can be found in such a manner, which is weird considering how rare they are. They aren't cheap though.
I wonder if this was a donation! Chyros, you're usually very very frugal with spending, so if you shelled out, like $200+ for these, I'd be VERY surprised, haha.

Really? Do you have a link?

[chyros]

I'll just leave this here...

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I counted 146 in this video and they look like bamboo SKCM Green to me, but I can't wait to see how many you really have and if they are pine or not or even perhaps a mix.

I know several parts vendors have SKCMAT and that seems to be one of the only Alps switches that can be found in such a manner, which is weird considering how rare they are. They aren't cheap though.
I wonder if this was a donation! Chyros, you're usually very very frugal with spending, so if you shelled out, like $200+ for these, I'd be VERY surprised, haha.

All shall be revealed soon! That said, I had to raise some money for this project xD . I'm nearly in the black again now though :) .