Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3514347 times)

Melvang · « **Reply #1450 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:41:26 »

Ok here is an image of the schematic of what i am looking for but in a rotary switch not a standard lever style.

Sorry about the wierd size of the image in relation to the actual subject but paint wouldnt' let me crop it.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1451 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:47:56 »

Must be over my head, since I've never heard of a momentary switch in a rotary style

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1452 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:56:02 »

Neither have I jdcarpe. Sorry Melvang

Melvang · « **Reply #1453 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:33:55 »

Can anyone recommend a good free CAD type program similar to Google Sketchup?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1454 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:34:47 »

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:33:55

Can anyone recommend a good free CAD type program similar to Google Sketchup?

I've heard good things FreeCAD but I've never tried it. I have SolidWorks at home.

Photekq · « **Reply #1455 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:36:14 »

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:33:55

Can anyone recommend a good free CAD type program similar to Google Sketchup?

Solidworks all the way, especially if you're a beginner. It's nice and simple. Very intuitive and easy to use unlike autocad etc.

The_Beast · « **Reply #1456 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:40:05 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:36:14

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:33:55
Can anyone recommend a good free CAD type program similar to Google Sketchup?
Solidworks all the way, especially if you're a beginner. It's nice and simple. Very intuitive and easy to use unlike autocad etc.

I've used both.

In my opinion Autocad is 100x better for 2d designs and shear speed of drawing. If I want to see something in 3D, then I'll use solidworks.

SmallFry · « **Reply #1457 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:41:25 »

He said free CAD guise.

Melvang · « **Reply #1458 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:44:15 »

I don't need the features to export to a CNC friendly format just want to try and draw up stuff and just can't seem to get the hang of Google Sketch up. Just want something simple-ish.

The_Beast · « **Reply #1459 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:46:09 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:41:25

He said free CAD guise.

Attend college.... then AutoCAD is free!

SmallFry · « **Reply #1460 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:46:56 »

* SmallFry agrees there. Free AutoCAD is niceee.

The_Beast · « **Reply #1461 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:47:33 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:46:56

* SmallFry agrees there. Free AutoCAD is niceee.

Sooooo nice........

feels goodman

Melvang · « **Reply #1462 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 10:49:06 »

Would LOVE to for either Aeronautical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer with a minor in robotics but my current job and absolutly no reliability on the schedule plus for my job 8 hour days is a vacation. And my family couldn't afford me to quit for school.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1463 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 11:19:21 »

It's pretty awesome :3

I really love my job

Melvang · « **Reply #1464 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 11:26:22 »

I do wish i could join you in your career but in a way i am just on the other side of the prints

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1465 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 11:33:56 »

Youre on the important side of the prints melvang. I hope one day to migrate to the manufacturing/shop/factory floor side of my job ^__^

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #1466 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:09:17 »

where can I get 80g (greens/whites) springs?

apparently sherryton's springs have some controversy around them regarding their true weight.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #1467 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:15:46 »

Trade for it

. That'll get you some true original cherry springs.

I'll dig up some white springs and give you some. You can have some clear ones too if you need.

nubbinator · « **Reply #1468 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:28:26 »

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:09:17

where can I get 80g (greens/whites) springs?

apparently sherryton's springs have some controversy around them regarding their true weight.

I've got some Clear springs I could get rid of, but Green and White springs will likely be a little harder to find since they're less common. Like WFD said, you can try and trade for some or buy some though.

If you can't find any, it might be worth just trying out the ones from Sherryton and seeing how you like them. They're not too terribly expensive.

alfa147x · « **Reply #1469 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:27:30 »

What is an easy way to map a keyboard's matrix? I have exposed the bottom side of the PCB. Any tips?

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #1470 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:30:26 »

Breadboard with a bunch of jump wires, and probe each row and column with a DMM

alfa147x · « **Reply #1471 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:33:22 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:30:26

Breadboard with a bunch of jump wires, and probe each row and column with a DMM

Ah the breadboard idea is good thanks. I was going to use a multimeter. What is a DDM?

Thanks!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1472 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:36:31 »

Quote from: alfa147x on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:33:22

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:30:26
Breadboard with a bunch of jump wires, and probe each row and column with a DMM

Ah the breadboard idea is good thanks. I was going to use a multimeter. What is a DDM?

Thanks!

DMM = digital multi-meter

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1473 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:48:02 »

Quote from: alfa147x on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:27:30

What is an easy way to map a keyboard's matrix? I have exposed the bottom side of the PCB. Any tips?

What kind of keyboard is it? bpiphany has already mapped several, here.

alfa147x · « **Reply #1474 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:03:06 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:36:31

Quote from: alfa147x on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:33:22
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:30:26
Breadboard with a bunch of jump wires, and probe each row and column with a DMM

Ah the breadboard idea is good thanks. I was going to use a multimeter. What is a DDM?

Thanks!

DMM = digital multi-meter

Haha. That was easy enough.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:48:02

Quote from: alfa147x on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:27:30
What is an easy way to map a keyboard's matrix? I have exposed the bottom side of the PCB. Any tips?

What kind of keyboard is it? bpiphany has already mapped several, here.

Filco MiniLa

linziyi · « **Reply #1475 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:47:05 »

Is costar stabilizier better or cherry ones better?

Jocelyn · « **Reply #1476 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:48:22 »

Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:47:05

Is costar stabilizier better or cherry ones better?

You're going to see differing opinions on this, but my vote goes to Cherry plate mount stabilizers

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1477 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:52:12 »

Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:47:05

Is costar stabilizier better or cherry ones better?

I prefer Costars but only slightly.

Photekq · « **Reply #1478 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:52:41 »

Oh yeah... Congrats on 50 pages CPT and thanks for making one of the most helpful threads on the forums.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1479 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:58:23 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:52:41

Oh yeah... Congrats on 50 pages CPT and thanks for making one of the most helpful threads on the forums.

Thanks mate! I honestly stole this idea from TeamLiquid and didn't think it'd take off. I'm really excited that it's come this far ^__^

Photekq · « **Reply #1480 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:13:18 »

Is there anything team liquid haven't done?

)

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1481 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:15:48 »

They couldn't keep Sea, Nony, Haypro, or HuK on their team

Spokoman · « **Reply #1482 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:52:36 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:14:19

Quote from: Spokoman on Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:08:09
How large of an investment is it to make ergo-clears?

I have tested the clears and the browns. The force to press of the clears is a bit too much for me. The browns... they're fine, but now I get why people say it feels as if there was some dirt stuck in there. The clears don't have that which is nice. So are ergo-clears a happy medium?

On paper ergo-clears sounded great to me. In actuality, ergo-clears felt like Browns to me and they tend to jam. Like you press down on the keys and they stay in the down position. I prefer stock Clears and despise Browns. And I've tried ergo-clears on Hashbaz's Universal Switch Tester as well as i3oilermaker's QFR. You can also check my Wiki page in my signature for more in-depth thoughts on switches. And what do you mean by "investment"? Time or money?

Edit: listen to Jdcarpe. I'm not actually sure how much the time investment is. Plus he's got that Vulcan knowledge

Thanks for replies everyone. When I asked the question I guess I was thinking about money, but as few GHs pointed out time is a resource as well. I will see if anyone brings ergoclears to the NYC meetup. If they stick more than it is not something I'd like.

TheQsanity · « **Reply #1483 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:13:30 »

WFD where did you get the cloth that whips without leaving lint everywhere?

nubbinator · « **Reply #1484 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:18:29 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:13:30

WFD where did you get the cloth that whips without leaving lint everywhere?

You mean a microfiber cloth?

TheQsanity · « **Reply #1485 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:33:52 »

Nope I have lots of those

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #1486 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:38:08 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:13:30

WFD where did you get the cloth that whips without leaving lint everywhere?

Which video are you referring to? Well either way, I use kimwipes with alcohol to clean after soldering. They're disposable microfiber that doesn't leave lint. I worked in a biotech lab, so I get them free. But I believe these are the same ones:

http://www.amazon.com/Kimtech-Science-KimWipes-Delicate-Wiper/dp/B0013HT2QW

TheQsanity · « **Reply #1487 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:42:17 »

I don't remember. IIRC KMAC?

Anyways thanks

Melvang · « **Reply #1488 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:37:11 »

Got a couple questions mostly related to dimensions of key caps and stems. I would much prefer precision dimensions with accuracy of either .001" or .01mm.

Here is a list of dimensions I am looking for.

Depth of the stem on caps lock key

Difference between vertical centerlines of the stem on center stem and offset stem

Also would anyone have a few extra crap caps lock keys I could get to sacrifice to the ideas floating in my melon? I can pay for them if need be. Be advised they won't be coming back.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1489 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:41:21 »

I hate to do this Melvang but could you ask for your caps in the Free Stuff Thread? I made the precedent that this thread shouldn't be used to find/trade/sell/buy things and I'd like to stay consistent. Thank you =X That being said, PM me and we can work something out. ^__^

Melvang · « **Reply #1490 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:57:03 »

Not a problem man will post something in that thread

pandather · « **Reply #1491 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:14:50 »

Best TKL MX kb without branding? LEDs won't be used.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1492 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:22:16 »

Quote from: gopanthersgo1 on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:14:50

Best TKL MX kb without branding? LEDs won't be used.

There are no "Best" boards. What are you looking for: Low price, high quality, finish, switch preference? Depending on what you're looking for besides LEDs and TKL will give you different answers and opinions. If there was a "best board", then we'd all have the same keyboard and switch.

pandather · « **Reply #1493 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:28:43 »

Switch shouldn't matter as I want to try different stems and springs, but preferably blue or green. Just looking for a real solid feeling that won't bend whilst pressing keys and I have my own caps I'd like. It'd be nice to have in a black matte. Also I'd want something easy to take apart for modding, as well as a detachable cable.
Thanks, panthers

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1494 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:35:09 »

Um I think you should just get a QFR. If you think "switches don't matter" than I'm not sure how I can properly answer the question...There's a lot of mods for it that have been floating around. And it's plate mounted.

pandather · « **Reply #1495 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:44:22 »

I thought to swap springs/open my switches on a plate mount you had to desolder them? I meant I want something where I can replace stems and springs easily so I can make it have custom switches for my tastes...
Thanks again,

The_Beast · « **Reply #1496 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:47:32 »

Quote from: gopanthersgo1 on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:44:22

I thought to swap springs/open my switches on a plate mount you had to desolder them? I meant I want something where I can replace stems and springs easily so I can make it have custom switches for my tastes...
Thanks again,

If you want a solid feeling keyboard with changeable switches, you'll need a custom plate or a phantom

pandather · « **Reply #1497 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:52:12 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:47:32

Quote from: gopanthersgo1 on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:44:22
I thought to swap springs/open my switches on a plate mount you had to desolder them? I meant I want something where I can replace stems and springs easily so I can make it have custom switches for my tastes...
Thanks again,

If you want a solid feeling keyboard with changeable switches, you'll need a custom plate or a phantom

link for the Phantom? New here. Also, do they make custom plates for the TKL ducky shine 2 9k series?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1498 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:53:38 »

WFD made a Universal TKL Plate. For the Phantom, I'm sure the Search Function will help ^__^

The_Beast · « **Reply #1499 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:53:47 »

Quote from: gopanthersgo1 on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:52:12

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:47:32
Quote from: gopanthersgo1 on Sun, 12 May 2013, 01:44:22
I thought to swap springs/open my switches on a plate mount you had to desolder them? I meant I want something where I can replace stems and springs easily so I can make it have custom switches for my tastes...
Thanks again,

If you want a solid feeling keyboard with changeable switches, you'll need a custom plate or a phantom
link for the Phantom? New here. Also, do they make custom plates for the TKL ducky shine 2 9k series?

Better off with a QFR and custom plate

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Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3514347 times)