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Offline c.a.t.

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I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« on: Thu, 11 August 2022, 15:54:11 »
I recently ruined an entire keyboard while lubing the switches with Krytox... The result, the Alps SKCM White on my Omnikey 102 are completely over lubed... Here a sound test video SKCM White Stock VS Overlubed. Next time, I will listen Chyros and make a soft clean... If you do lube your alps switches, do it lightly!

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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 11 August 2022, 18:24:16 »
Amazing presentation! Sadly it doesn't forgive your crimes. I'm sorry, but we're going to have to execute you : (
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 13 August 2022, 08:06:11 »
Ahaha yeah I know... But it's the third time I disassembly the switches to wipe the residue of lube, and it's still not perfect... I think that a great penalty already :P
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 15 August 2022, 08:44:05 »
With clickies you never lube the leaf. This will result in a muted sound and less tactility.
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:22:58 »
Yeah, my mistake. I did not lube the leaf, but to much on the stem... result, some of the lube go on the leaf...
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:29:50 »
What's the best way to lube switches?
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 15 August 2022, 10:14:48 »
Quote from: SoSaKing on Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:29:50
What's the best way to lube switches?

Some will say wax mod for the Alps switches but it does not work great for me either... Personally would stand by Thomas Ran opinion and from now, I only soft clean Alps switches... But I'm sure someone will find a miracle product in the future!
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 27 August 2022, 15:10:27 »
Quote from: c.a.t. on Mon, 15 August 2022, 10:14:48
Quote from: SoSaKing on Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:29:50
What's the best way to lube switches?

Some will say wax mod for the Alps switches but it does not work great for me either... Personally would stand by Thomas Ran opinion and from now, I only soft clean Alps switches... But I'm sure someone will find a miracle product in the future!

Dry lube is recommended for Alps. I don't remember the exact reason but, something with not being a dust magnet.
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 27 August 2022, 18:59:27 »
Quote from: Sup on Sat, 27 August 2022, 15:10:27
something with not being a dust magnet.
Unlike the switches themselves, that catch more dust than artisan fans catch Ls
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 29 August 2022, 16:08:13 »
Ultrasonic tubs are really cheap now, $50 on amazon.  distilled water @ walmart.

Or 100% alcohol bath in a zip lock bag. 
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Re: I ruined an entire keyboard... | Alps SKCM White OVERLUBED Sound Test
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 01 September 2022, 10:53:58 »
Nice great tips! Thanks!
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