[SPRiT] MX ALPS Springs/ LSS Lube/ Stabilizers/ Cherry RGB Clear (CLOSED!!!!!!!)

[sprit]

It seems like you will be manufacturing the springs yourself in Korea. How are you manufacturing these springs especially with the large orders?

Hello!  I don't do any coiling or painting jobs at all   
 
I just visit the spring factory known each other for years, sip some tea, chat...
and then go to the jewelry factory, sip, talk....  asking them  "DO NOT Steal My Precious!!!!,  or I will Kill You~~~~~   

[Photoelectric]

I just visit the spring factory known each other for years, sip some tea, chat...
and then go to the jewelry factory, sip, talk....  asking them  "DO NOT Steal My Precious!!!!,  or I will Kill You~~~~~   

You must be quite a character to have a teatime conversation with 

[mashby]

How did I not see this lube station earlier? #instabuy

[sprit]

How did I not see this lube station earlier? #instabuy

mashby!  You seem been busy.  This is LSS Lube station     


    

[StinkyTheDonut]

Will 50g or 55g work on blues or are they too weak make them stick?

Also, if gold plating makes stabs smoother, with there ever be gold costar wires?

 
BIG Respect for Your points !   

-  My 50g and 55g work Very fine with MX Blues!   but naturally the Clicky sound gets softer!  Some prefer this.

-  It's NOT because the Gold,  because the Wire itself is smoothly polished, and plated even smoother with Au metal particles.
    We can plate with Copper, Zinc, Ferrite, Rhodium, Chrome, etc.   

Well, I think costar style wires deserve a chance to be smooth and beautiful too 
Maybe you could start an IC for it even if you have no plans to make it lol

[calmfries]

More GPU for more pew pew pew.

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More GPU for more pew pew pew.

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omg you bastard what version is that!!!! So sweet Lastpilot you must be really stoked. I've been waiting for the amd r9 390-390x to drop but I might cave for the 980ti when it drops. Which is a stripped down model of that which I believe is the Titan X,,,,,,hell even if it was the regular Titan those still have amazing rendering power. So jelly LP that is the single most powerful GPU available to consumers currently as I'm sure you know

Will 50g or 55g work on blues or are they too weak make them stick?

Also, if gold plating makes stabs smoother, with there ever be gold costar wires?

 
BIG Respect for Your points !   

-  My 50g and 55g work Very fine with MX Blues!   but naturally the Clicky sound gets softer!  Some prefer this.

-  It's NOT because the Gold,  because the Wire itself is smoothly polished, and plated even smoother with Au metal particles.
    We can plate with Copper, Zinc, Ferrite, Rhodium, Chrome, etc.   

Well, I think costar style wires deserve a chance to be smooth and beautiful too 
Maybe you could start an IC for it even if you have no plans to make it lol

I think because costar stab wires got more bends, thus harder to make?

[sprit]

I think because costar stab wires got more bends, thus harder to make?

Yes, definitely need better bending machine.  No idea how many prefer costar stabs, But new things are always interesting, aren't they?   
When I got time in June,  I might do an IC.   

[CommonCurt]

I think because costar stab wires got more bends, thus harder to make?

Yes, definitely need better bending machine.  No idea how many prefer costar stabs, But new things are always interesting, aren't they?   
When I got time in June,  I might do an IC.   

Just want to say that I would get some Gold plated Costar stabilizer, and Cherry plate mount spacebar wires.

[calmfries]

I think because costar stab wires got more bends, thus harder to make?

Yes, definitely need better bending machine.  No idea how many prefer costar stabs, But new things are always interesting, aren't they?   
When I got time in June,  I might do an IC.   

Glad to hear Sprit willing to experiment new stuff..

[strict]

Gold plated Costar wires would be insta-buy for me. Even more so if 7x were an option!

[sprit]

Gold plated Costar wires would be insta-buy for me. Even more so if 7x were an option!

I was thinkin'   6u wires too,   my Reuter board has 6u costar space bar.
Nice & flawless Stainless ones first (Wires 1set will be $2~$3 ?),  then some plated ones will be OK?   

[sprit]

PCB / Plate mount MX Stabilizers  added in the Order Form   

[CommonCurt]

PCB / Plate mount MX Stabilizers  added in the Order Form   

Sprit,

So you can already get Gold plate mount spacebar wires ?

[Eszett]

Question: what exactly is a "LSS lube station"?

[sprit]

Question: what exactly is a "LSS lube station"?

Hello!  Eszett!    Wie geht es?
 
LSS (Lube Spring Swap)  Station 
It's just a simple stuff to play with 

[Eszett]

Hi sprit! Ich freue mich über dein Deutsch == I'm glad you speak a few words of German.
So, if I understand you right, the LSS station is basically a scaffold to put some switches on it for lubing, right? To use a metaphor: Like a painter uses an easel, a luber may use a LSS station.

BTW: Are you still busy with shipping work? As soon as you'll have some spare time, I would like to order some 65g springs from you.

[sprit]

LSS Station    :   A Painting Easel,  Designed for 


-  LSS (Lube Spring Swap) Station
-  Easy to Align the switches on each position same as as on the target board  (Visual match = WYSIWYG)
-  Easy to align the springs on uniformal direction  (Springs have cut directions on ends, affects it's movements, squeaks)
-  Easy to Swap & Lube springs and switches, to apply even amount of oils overall
-  Easy to Verify the lube result with caps on the spot, on a simulated LSS plate
-  How to use LSS ?  -  Remove Switch Top  >  Put it into a LSS hole  >  Spring Swap  > Lube >  Top on  >  Live Test, etc

-  Order   >    Mod note: order link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!    * Some Out-of-Cherry-spec Clone switches may not fit properly,  Cherry OG, Cherry RGB, most of Kailhs are very OK.

      
Assemble Guide   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60887.msg1488528#msg1488528
Lube Guide          https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg1299429#msg1299429

LSS Station - How to remove SWs
 

[sprit]

Yeah, Extra Springs are in Stock,  Order & Insta Shipping.    

[Prelim]

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-  Easy align the springs on uniformal direction  (Springs have directions on ends, affects it's movements, squeaks.

I didn't understood this... springs have marks to place it in a right positon? @@

[sprit]

-  Easy align the springs on uniformal direction  (Springs have directions on ends, affects it's movements, squeaks)

      

[Prelim]

-  Easy align the springs on uniformal direction  (Springs have directions on ends, affects it's movements, squeaks)

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soz for being such a noob, but I'm still confused. can't I place the springs in every direction? top and bottom isn't the same?!

[sprit]

Yes!  You are right ! 
You can place the springs any direction, but uniformal way seem get better result. 
if there is a squeak, you can change the direction a bit by 90 degrees.   

[Prelim]

180º you meant
but can we distinguish top from bottom in the springs? I don't have my 65g near me, but I will check them later

[sethk_]

180º you meant
but can we distinguish top from bottom in the springs? I don't have my 65g near me, but I will check them later

He means rotating them, not flipping them

[sprit]

180º you meant
but can we distinguish top from bottom in the springs? I don't have my 65g near me, but I will check them later

Oh!  You are a scientist!      
Yes!  There is No top and bottom with my springs.  No need to worry about that.

I mean turn it 90º degrees when You have a squeak, scrachy or some uncomfortable feeling.
I usually align all the spring's cut ends  to 12 o'clock direction.  if some has problem, turn it by 60-90 degrees until it gets best point. 
      Pic : by Oatburner

[sprit]

180º you meant
but can we distinguish top from bottom in the springs? I don't have my 65g near me, but I will check them later

He means rotating them, not flipping them

In Anglish, it's rotating, Not turning?     
 
I got late dinner with my famili. 

[sethk_]

180º you meant
but can we distinguish top from bottom in the springs? I don't have my 65g near me, but I will check them later

He means rotating them, not flipping them

In Anglish, it's rotating, Not turning?     
 
I got late dinner with my famili.

It does as well, I think he misunderstood what you meant though, as in though you needed to flip the springs, thinking there is a designated top and bottom

[Prelim]

yes I misunderstood @SPRiT! that's 90º, not 180º

[StinkyTheDonut]

Didn't know turning the springs could affect squeaking. Now I have to try it out =)

I'm also looking forward to the possible costar IC 

[sprit]

yes I misunderstood @SPRiT! that's 90º, not 180º

It's my fault!   
My mother lingua is Corean,  I am not good at foreign language   

[sprit]

Didn't know turning the springs could affect squeaking. Now I have to try it out =)

I'm also looking forward to the possible costar IC 

It affects squeakig, scraching and some uncomfortable feeling, afaik
Expecting Your experiment report!   

[StinkyTheDonut]

Didn't know turning the springs could affect squeaking. Now I have to try it out =)

I'm also looking forward to the possible costar IC 

It affects squeakig, scraching and some uncomfortable feeling, afaik
Expecting Your experiment report!   

I've been lazy. lol
Hopefully I will have the motivation in the next few days. 

[calmfries]

Thanks a lot Sprit.. All the goldies..

[hammelgammler]

Is there any difference between normal springs and gold plated ones?
I would need some 62g springs for my MX-Clears, and i don't mind if they don't look good.
It just has to be functional.

[sprit]

Is there any difference between normal springs and gold plated ones?
I would need some 62g springs for my MX-Clears, and i don't mind if they don't look good.
It just has to be functional.

Hello!      
OK!  Let me say like this (But it's stupid to say, as you know)  :  Non-painted wall  vs  Painted Wall   -  Feels?     (I don't mean a wall with rough surface) 
The differences might be very small and subtle,  thou Some say its obvious.    BTW, My Standard Springs have very smooth surface and nice elasticity itself!     

Plating job needs extra multiple processes, more cares for the quality control.
I am Not for the Bling effects at all,  just interested in experiments.    I'd like to announce a third kind of Springs in July.
   
* In the OP  : As more steps and electrochemical processes involved,  chances are there for some physical changes  -  Noticeable, or Not.       

[ph3nomzlol]

sprit!

Did you get my emails or PM about my order, kind sir?

[vehagn]

I am Not for the Bling effects at all,  just interested in experiments.    I'd like to announce a third kind of Springs in July.

Interesting, what kind of improvements/changes are you making?

[FreeChemicals]

I'm also waiting for an invoice, to which I would like to add an additional set of Cherry stabilizers (also 7u spacebar, no golden wires this time).

[sprit]

I am Not for the Bling effects at all,  just interested in experiments.    I'd like to announce a third kind of Springs in July.

Interesting, what kind of improvements/changes are you making?

Hello!      Thanks for Your interest!

It's a different material,  under sample test,  when done,  I will post in June or July.   

[vehagn]

That might be a bit late for my project, but if not I might be buying some

[duckness]

sprit!

Did you get my emails or PM about my order, kind sir?

I'm also waiting for an invoice, to which I would like to add an additional set of Cherry stabilizers (also 7u spacebar, no golden wires this time).

Wait so how are we supposed to place an order again? via a PM or via the google form?

[FreeChemicals]

sprit!

Did you get my emails or PM about my order, kind sir?

I'm also waiting for an invoice, to which I would like to add an additional set of Cherry stabilizers (also 7u spacebar, no golden wires this time).

Wait so how are we supposed to place an order again? via a PM or via the google form?

Just use the order from from the OP. I've received an invoice yesterday, by the way.

[duckness]

Just use the order from from the OP. I've received an invoice yesterday, by the way.

hmm. Placed an order a few days ago via the google form, but have yet to receive an invoice. Guess I'll wait a little longer then

[StinkyTheDonut]

I tested the effects of turning the springs on a few of my Gateron blues with jailhouse mod.

My results were very inconsistent.
One switch seemed to have worked well, another had a small change, but two others had no change at any angle.
For the two that had changes, the angle that affects them are different from each other.

I don't if it's the springs being inconsistent, or my jailhouse mod is affecting it, but the overall effect doesn't seem to be worth the amount of time and effort I spent on testing each one lol. 

[sprit]

Thanks for the Info!  StinkyTheDonut   

Yes!  The direction of spring's end cut is Not that critical at all,  with my springs.   
As I posted,  Only if it has squeaking, pinging, scratching, or any uncomfy problems, 
Try to rotate the spring around by 60-90 degrees,  it may fix the most problems.
When I got time, I will post some pics for this soon   

[Karura]

Hi sprit, I would like an update on 68g gold v1.2 springs when you produce them; thanks.

[sprit]

Hi sprit, I would like an update on 68g gold v1.2 springs when you produce them; thanks.

Hi!  Karura!     
 
Yeah!  65g and 68g will be gold-plated to be v1.2 soon in mid-June.
All 50g ~ 150g  are v1.2 already,   But 60g, 65g, 68g are v1.1 Gold plated at this moment. 
v1.1 has it's own merits   :   faithful to the fundamentals of functionality, already good enough.   

[sprit]

Hello!  moda38 ?   

How's going in Jilin 吉林省 province?   it's very close to Korea. 

[Eszett]

What is the difference between springs V1 and V2?

[wlhlm]

What is the difference between springs V1 and V2?

What he told me in a mail:

Hi  wilhelm 
V 1.1 is high glossy finish
V 1.2 is soft glossy finish added additional  20% surface smoothness process than previous versions  but the fundamental structure and force curves are identical