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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: ShePearl on Sun, 24 October 2021, 22:18:10

Title: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: ShePearl on Sun, 24 October 2021, 22:18:10
This is with Durock Lavender (F+L) switch.
I've ordered both aluminum and FR4 plates for Frog TLK and obviously I'll be using only one of them.
Which plate do you think complements Lavender on the Frog TKL better ?
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: Sup on Mon, 25 October 2021, 08:36:37
Alu.
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: ShePearl on Tue, 26 October 2021, 20:13:33
Mounted on aluminium.  (I'm not sure if I'll be bothered to desolder for FR4 plate)
Feels and sounds nice.

(https://i.imgur.com/Vk4NKxo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2th4waE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xsTx1hm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QCaExhj.jpg)
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: Chalkboard on Tue, 26 October 2021, 20:25:39
Nice countertops. Specs?
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: ShePearl on Tue, 26 October 2021, 21:25:38
Frog TKL in Harbor Grey with GMK Apollo Command Module keycaps
- Durock Lavender switch
- SPRiT MX Slow Extreme I (65g) spring
- Gateron PCB mounted screw-in Ink Black stabilizers (HOLEE mod)
- KBDfans stabilizer foam sticker
- Aluminum plate
- 80A tadpole
- Deskeys switch film (white)
- Krytox GPL105 for spring
- Krytox GPL105+205G0 Mix (7:3) for stems and bottom housing
- Krytox GPL205G0 for stabilizers
- Poron switch pad (0.5mm)
- PCB foam (3mm Poron)
- Case foam (2mm Poron)
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: Toffee Studio on Wed, 15 December 2021, 00:56:59
I like alu, although FR4 introduces a little bit more of that "clacky" sound signature while providing a slightly softer bottom out. Personal preference, you can always try both or try one switch  :D
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: phinix on Tue, 25 January 2022, 03:09:35
I bought POM plate for my Frog - of course it will come with standard alu plate, but was wondering which to use. I picked POM plate and soft tad poles to get nice and soft like kbd67lite feeling.
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: vutid on Wed, 02 February 2022, 17:05:57
jwks on fr4 is clack heaven
Title: Re: Plate choice: Aluminum vs. FR4
Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Wed, 30 March 2022, 23:09:46
Quote from: phinix on Tue, 25 January 2022, 03:09:35
I bought POM plate for my Frog - of course it will come with standard alu plate, but was wondering which to use. I picked POM plate and soft tad poles to get nice and soft like kbd67lite feeling.

isnt kbd67 lite super stiff? typing on mine rn and the only flex you get is from the rubber feet compressing, are you talking about the bottom out feel?