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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Nyawice
« Last post by fruitykeeb on Fri, 03 May 2024, 21:49:08 »:3
This thread has very similar parallels with the automotive community in regards to Resto-mods vs restorations. What has more value, a USB enabled, usable keyboard made from the bones of a vintage machine or keeping it stock and using a convertor or translator to communicate via USB?
I have been harvesting Alps switches for use in AEK keyboards, but with new guts to use with modern systems. AEKs are very common and are not seen as sought after in the way some other keyboards are. Makes me wonder what people think of switch harvesting (engine swapping) from vintage keyboards.
I have been harvesting Alps switches
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Got a Matrix 8XV 3.0 today! Not a huge fan of the alum meme cut plate, so I might opt to grab a non meme cut aftermarket alum plate for it. Other than that though it's a great looking board! Can't wait to get it built & give it a go!
It may well be the Covid but neither of us are at the age where we can bounce back and be like we were. As we get into our 70's often it's the accidental fall or back twist, the cold that becomes pneumonia, or some inherited condition finally coming out that sets us back and that becomes the new norm. I know that you take good care of yourself and that's about the best you can do.
Buh, why kurplop not try the Max-veggies.
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