A different Topre mod

[Tactile]

The original web page is here.

I've read of many mods people have tried on Topre boards but this one is new to me. Has anyone tried punching holes in the domes like this?

[Sup]

Hmmm i can imagine is that the domes get easier to collapse since there is less rubber.

[ArchDill]

:thinking:

[Hyde]

Hmmmmm sound a bit risky, generally I don't like non-reversible mods.

It probably just makes it easier to collapse and the allow the air inside the dome to go in and out a little bit easier (default there are air vents under the sheet).

My guess is that best case scenario it might make it a little bit snappier.  But it's a huge gamble considering how much Topre costs also probably hard to resell after.

[xtrafrood]

I'm obviously not the target audience but I well.. those leather punches are a pain to use on flat sheets of neoprene, etc.. If I tried this on tiny topre domes it would be bodge city.

[tp4tissue]

You'll get a more precise cut on a drill press + a center cut end mill bit. (not a drill bit)

[MajorKoos]

Does the HHKB have a pair of holes in the PCB under the dome like the Novatouch does?

[hammerbrotha]

BKE domes have a hole at the top, fwiw.
i would never do this mod to a stock dome though.