Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 17 March 2015, 10:02:21
See the original thread for more info https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67338.0
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I'm selling the PCBs for $10 each plus a flat $5 shipping world wide. Send me a PM including your Paypal email address if you are interested.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 18 March 2015, 06:18:08
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 18 March 2015, 06:29:01
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 March 2015, 06:32:40
Post by: FoC_Tow on Wed, 18 March 2015, 10:36:10
Would love to get a PCB for my switch tester so I don't have to hand wire it... :thumb:
Post by: berserkfan on Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:33:27
PCB is cheaper shipped than a teensy.
Is it that important to have a programmable switch tester for just 6 switches?
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:37:28
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 18 March 2015, 12:05:23
This is quite funny.
PCB is cheaper shipped than a teensy.
Is it that important to have a programmable switch tester for just 6 switches?
You still need a Teensy for it. :)
And yes, it's important to some of us. Heh.
Post by: Ouro on Wed, 18 March 2015, 12:12:36
Post by: JaccoW on Wed, 18 March 2015, 12:43:59
Post by: inanis on Wed, 18 March 2015, 12:59:05
Post by: Usarise on Wed, 18 March 2015, 13:05:02
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 18 March 2015, 13:20:04
Post by: FoC_Tow on Wed, 18 March 2015, 16:50:18
Does it actually work completely diode free, since I can't see diode soldering points and every switch seems to be connected straight with the teensy (which I guess makes them obsolete anyway)?
It looks to me like you only need to solder switches plus teensy, and if you want backlighting, solder leds and resistors in addition to that.
Would be nice if someone could confirm this. :)
Post by: Usarise on Wed, 18 March 2015, 17:47:29
PM sent.
Post by: FoC_Tow on Wed, 18 March 2015, 22:24:44
But... :eek:
Why on earth have the 'Purrrrrrfect!' and 'Gone to see the Cheshire Cat R.I.P Sonix' prints been removed that the prototype had? xD
(http://s28.postimg.org/keq4961gp/MG_1153.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/keq4961gp/)
Does the top side still have the revolver style (and the Niiiiiice!) prints? xD
(http://s28.postimg.org/9pcfgwpnt/MG_1150.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9pcfgwpnt/)
Post by: bpiphany on Thu, 19 March 2015, 05:04:23
The purrrrrfect and Niiiiiice quotes were added on request from Grendel for personal reasons. I didn't want to leave them on without him saying it was ok. The revolver cylinders are still there =)
Post by: FoC_Tow on Thu, 19 March 2015, 12:31:38
Yes, no diodes needed. Every switch has its own pin on the controller. The other side of each switch is directly connected to ground. All LEDs have their own PWM channel.
The purrrrrfect and Niiiiiice quotes were added on request from Grendel for personal reasons. I didn't want to leave them on without him saying it was ok. The revolver cylinders are still there =)
Awesome thx bpiphany!
Love the revolver style design! :)
So if each LED has it's own PWM, they can all be adjusted individually?
Thx for the Infos! :thumb:
Post by: HPE1000 on Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:00:40
Any idea when they should start showing up? Just so I know when to be looking ;)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 19 March 2015, 14:59:50
Post by: Usarise on Thu, 19 March 2015, 15:09:08
I'll just drop this here: http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/cm-switch-testerHeh that's exactly where I picked one up myself. ^~^
Free shipping if you bring your order over $25 (Which you should as the shipping for me was like 4.50 anyways haha)
Post by: bpiphany on Fri, 20 March 2015, 02:35:46
Thanks bpiphany :)
Any idea when they should start showing up? Just so I know when to be looking ;)
The US can be a bit slow, two or three weeks is not uncommon. One week happens as well as four from time to time.. Within the EU is usually around 3 or 4 days.
Post by: geo462rge on Fri, 20 March 2015, 15:38:19
Post by: tjweir on Fri, 20 March 2015, 16:27:57
Post by: bpiphany on Fri, 20 March 2015, 16:48:33
I'll take 2 if they are still available
PM me with your Paypal address.
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 21 March 2015, 00:18:26
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Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 21 March 2015, 12:55:43
Oh boy, here we go againThank you metalliqaz!
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Can't believe more people haven't jumped on board yet. Massdrop sold almost 1,400 of these in a single drop :eek:
Post by: litster on Sat, 21 March 2015, 13:02:59
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 21 March 2015, 13:03:49
I want to get one, but where can I find the case?
I'll just drop this here: http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/cm-switch-tester
:thumb:
Post by: Usarise on Sat, 21 March 2015, 13:57:38
Oh boy, here we go againJust downloaded your firmware and seems pretty easy to use~ ...Didn't see the six shooter in the list of hardware. Is there somewhere to create it in the program itself?
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Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 21 March 2015, 13:58:47
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 21 March 2015, 14:03:31
Post by: Usarise on Sat, 21 March 2015, 14:06:43
I haven't released the new version yet. Today, hopefullySorry didn't mean to sound rushing~ ^^'
Take your time~ I was just curious if I was gonna learn to do it myself haha.
Post by: bpiphany on Sat, 21 March 2015, 14:47:03
Oh boy, here we go again
You're welcome ;)
Post by: tjweir on Sun, 22 March 2015, 13:13:50
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 March 2015, 19:54:12
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 25 March 2015, 20:22:31
Got mine today. My kids said it was cute.Guess I should go check the mailbox
Post by: berserkfan on Thu, 26 March 2015, 02:17:29
I have to really take a deep breath and be thick skinned here, but seeing how much you love PCB design, would it be possible to ask you to design a 42 key PCB that basically puts together your Six Shooter and samwisekoi's GH36?
I have been wanting to get a 6x6 matrix with 2x3=6 thumb keys for a long time. Essentially an ergodox with matrix layout and thumb keys located nearby.I really can't do this design myself, the GH36 doesn't completely meet my need so I would have to hand wire additional keys, etc.
An thinking that one way to make it easier than the Gh36 would be to forego LEDs. Another would be to leave out support for additional stabilizers or Alps switches, making it a pure 42 key matrix. A third could be to have 1 Atmega per hand without having to run a wire between the two sides. That way each keyboard functions independently and can work as a one handed board if the thumb triggered a function layer for one handed operation.
:thumb:
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 26 March 2015, 15:58:30
Anyone know where I can get a teensy 2.0 for cheap?
Thanks!
Post by: Usarise on Fri, 27 March 2015, 12:23:34
Anyone know how to open the damned CM storm tester? I broke a screwdriver trying to pry it open and i couldn't fine any screw holes. o3o
Post by: HPE1000 on Fri, 27 March 2015, 12:31:15
Just got mine today! Looks pretty~I used one of the opening tools that CM included with their replacement top panels(for the QFR). Even then it is super difficult to open it.
Anyone know how to open the damned CM storm tester? I broke a screwdriver trying to pry it open and i couldn't fine any screw holes. o3o
Hopefully mine shows up tomorrow. I really want to get my hands on it :P
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 27 March 2015, 12:32:08
Those CM openers are awesome, we need a source for those.Just got mine today! Looks pretty~I used one of the opening tools that CM included with their replacement top panels(for the QFR). Even then it is super difficult to open it.
Anyone know how to open the damned CM storm tester? I broke a screwdriver trying to pry it open and i couldn't fine any screw holes. o3o
Hopefully mine shows up tomorrow. I really want to get my hands on it :P
Post by: HPE1000 on Fri, 27 March 2015, 12:34:37
I wonder if CM would be down to sell a batch of them for cheap or something.Those CM openers are awesome, we need a source for those.Just got mine today! Looks pretty~I used one of the opening tools that CM included with their replacement top panels(for the QFR). Even then it is super difficult to open it.
Anyone know how to open the damned CM storm tester? I broke a screwdriver trying to pry it open and i couldn't fine any screw holes. o3o
Hopefully mine shows up tomorrow. I really want to get my hands on it :P
Post by: FoC_Tow on Fri, 27 March 2015, 23:51:50
Can't wait for my Gaterons to arrive... :thumb:
(http://i.imgur.com/jPBPQ95.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/p0otJrN.jpg)
Post by: HPE1000 on Mon, 30 March 2015, 17:18:10
This was pretty difficult to do, but I think it worked :)
(http://i.imgur.com/3tnkveI.jpg)
USB cable will go out of the back, I really don't want it coming out the side.
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 30 March 2015, 18:17:04
Anyone built theirs yet? The suspense is killing me, maybe tomorrow mine will show up? (I keep telling myself this, it's not working)
This was pretty difficult to do, but I think it worked :)
USB cable will go out of the back, I really don't want it coming out the side.
Mine still haven't arrived either. Stupid post office. :mad:
Post by: inanis on Mon, 30 March 2015, 18:29:38
Post by: awhitedev on Mon, 30 March 2015, 19:08:07
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 04 April 2015, 13:48:27
(http://i.imgur.com/K7DVlLb.jpg)
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 04 April 2015, 15:08:16
(http://i.imgur.com/vi1vJmR.jpg)
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 04 April 2015, 15:09:36
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 04 April 2015, 15:12:41
That was fast!:D
It's pretty easy to work with and I got a temporary setup done with your program. Thanks for adding support for this and thank you bpiphany and grendel.
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 04 April 2015, 15:21:21
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 04 April 2015, 16:41:05
Thanks for testing it. If it seems to check out, let me know so I can mark it as fully supported :thumb:Seems good so far :D
I just filled it up with some macros and it is working great.
I had to butcher my case a bit to get all those wires to properly route up to the usb port that I moved to the back. It required the removal of one of the clips that holds the case together. It's not super noticeable and I am happy with the result. I won't see the back of it anyway. :P
Post by: Hzza on Wed, 08 April 2015, 16:19:35
(http://i.imgur.com/x7wSE6p.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Eck3l45.jpg)
4x Nixdorf's, a clicky white with a Nixdorf case (I killed a Nixie trying to remove a diode, his skin was put to good use RIP :() and an MX lock.
Currently, my only backlit board and also pretty close to being one of my most expensive boards :D. I'm currently using it as a media controller, not sure what to stick on the FN layer, maybe passwords or something. Thanks for a fun evenings work, getting the LED in the lock switch and cutting the case to fit the USB cable were the longest parts, wouldn't want to do either again...
Thanks to all involved.
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 08 April 2015, 16:34:27
Post by: Hzza on Wed, 08 April 2015, 16:48:38
I need to do something about the LEDs though, I think I miscalculated what resistors I'd need...at the moment it's working quite nicely as the only light source in the room :D.
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 08 April 2015, 17:07:47
Post by: Hzza on Thu, 09 April 2015, 02:52:07
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 09 April 2015, 06:58:22
Post by: Hzza on Thu, 09 April 2015, 07:04:03
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 09 April 2015, 07:17:28
I had teensy legs left over from Phantom/Ergodox builds so I used those, presumably diode leg off cuts or something could substitue. Make sure you get the teensy as flush to the PCB as you can, it's a pretty tight fit in the bottom of the switch tester.
Awesome, thanks!
Post by: Tang87 on Mon, 20 April 2015, 09:09:13
Post by: bpiphany on Mon, 20 April 2015, 12:26:14
I want one!
Then have one!
Post by: Hzza on Mon, 20 April 2015, 12:45:31
Post by: geo462rge on Mon, 04 May 2015, 13:26:05
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 04 May 2015, 13:30:50
hey guys, so i finally got all the parts i need for this. Just a quick question (noob here) are resistors still necessary even if i dont use LED's?
Try it and find out! Let the inner tinkerer out and experiment a little. Try it without resistors, and if it works, then you have your answer.
And it will work. If you don't need LEDs, you don't need resistors.
Why the way, why don't you want LEDs?
Post by: geo462rge on Mon, 04 May 2015, 13:35:57
hopefully my soldering will be up to snuff, been a bit since i have tinkered.
Post by: geo462rge on Tue, 05 May 2015, 11:40:36
(http://s17.postimg.org/ys4yw3bjv/IMG_4235.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ys4yw3bjv/)
Post by: ficklampa on Tue, 05 May 2015, 12:38:47
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 May 2015, 12:48:30
Will this work with the LC? If so I'll pick up two.
What is the LC?
Post by: geo462rge on Tue, 05 May 2015, 13:37:10
Will this work with the LC? If so I'll pick up two.
What is the LC?
i assume he means this
https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/teensyLC.html
i personally wouldnt know but since this is 6 switches all going to a pin each i think maybe it would. but im not sure.
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 May 2015, 14:04:28
Will this work with the LC? If so I'll pick up two.
Yes, but you will need to write your own software. Bpiphany's software and mine are for AVR.
Post by: yesimnathan on Tue, 05 May 2015, 16:58:41
Post by: Hzza on Tue, 05 May 2015, 17:00:21
I think TechKeys may also have them as well.
Post by: limster on Tue, 12 May 2015, 14:55:20
Anyone know where one of the cmstorm switch testers can be picked up now? All of the links in this topic are dead =(Still some here:
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1229
Post by: fenwick on Thu, 11 June 2015, 08:54:19
I can wedge stuff under the side but this doesn't seem to do anything.
Post by: Hzza on Thu, 11 June 2015, 09:01:23
There's a video on youtube about how to open a Filco case, the process is more or less the same.
It is super hard to get into the first few times I found though.
Post by: fenwick on Thu, 11 June 2015, 22:30:09
There are 2 tabs holding it together on both the front and back of the unit. I found it easiest (starting at the front) to slide a credit card or something into the gap first and then jam a butter knife in and slide it from one side to the other to pop the clips. Once the ones on the front are done, the back ones should be much easier.Thank you!
There's a video on youtube about how to open a Filco case, the process is more or less the same.
It is super hard to get into the first few times I found though.
I didn't realize I had to go to the side to get the tabs.
I soldered it up tonight and it's working, a big thank you to everybody on this project (including metalliqaz for the excellent firmware/mapper).
Post by: KaLam1ty on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:37:20
Are these going to be programmable?
More than likely they'll be programmable with the same GUI tools and firmware (http://duck0113.tistory.com/category/%E2%98%85Firmware%20Program) that Duck's other boards use.
Do you still have some of these in stock? Or are they all sold out?
Massdrop just started shipping out their bulk of CM Switch Testers, and I may pick one of these up in the coming weeks.
I have never dabbled with building custom keyboards and these look like perfect practice boards to try with before I go buying (and ruining) a Duck custom :)).
Post by: romevi on Thu, 25 June 2015, 19:48:18
Same. Interested in one if there are any available.Are these going to be programmable?
More than likely they'll be programmable with the same GUI tools and firmware (http://duck0113.tistory.com/category/%E2%98%85Firmware%20Program) that Duck's other boards use.
Do you still have some of these in stock? Or are they all sold out?
Massdrop just started shipping out their bulk of CM Switch Testers, and I may pick one of these up in the coming weeks.
I have never dabbled with building custom keyboards and these look like perfect practice boards to try with before I go buying (and ruining) a Duck custom :)).
Post by: fenwick on Thu, 25 June 2015, 20:06:01
Post by: bpiphany on Fri, 26 June 2015, 02:05:36
Are these going to be programmable?
More than likely they'll be programmable with the same GUI tools and firmware (http://duck0113.tistory.com/category/%E2%98%85Firmware%20Program) that Duck's other boards use.
Do you still have some of these in stock? Or are they all sold out?
Massdrop just started shipping out their bulk of CM Switch Testers, and I may pick one of these up in the coming weeks.
I have never dabbled with building custom keyboards and these look like perfect practice boards to try with before I go buying (and ruining) a Duck custom :)).
Are those quotes even from this thread?.. If you really are asking about the switch testers - I do still have plenty of them =)
Post by: KaLam1ty on Fri, 26 June 2015, 10:24:14
But, yes, I may look to order a PCB once the Massdrop shipments get delivered :p
Post by: KTKM on Tue, 07 July 2015, 01:09:06
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 07 July 2015, 02:02:28
Can you please design something like this for the pro trinket from Adafruit?
Shouldn't be hard, but it will cost you a hell lot more than a Teensy...
Post by: KTKM on Tue, 07 July 2015, 03:25:28
Is it really expensive to print a a board like this?
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 07 July 2015, 08:26:31
Really? just a board to save on all the soldering and cables, without any microchips.
Is it really expensive to print a a board like this?
It would cost at least a couple of hours of my time, which realistically boils down to somewhere close to $100 an hour. You could perhaps get away with some cheap prototyping PCB service, but that makes little difference compared to the work hours... Sorry if that comes out as rude, but just get a Teensy. I don't see what a trinket would do any better.. But then again I don't know how it is different from a Teensy. My guess however is that is is mostly inferior...
Post by: KTKM on Tue, 07 July 2015, 08:39:17
Really? just a board to save on all the soldering and cables, without any microchips.
Is it really expensive to print a a board like this?
It would cost at least a couple of hours of my time, which realistically boils down to somewhere close to $100 an hour. You could perhaps get away with some cheap prototyping PCB service, but that makes little difference compared to the work hours... Sorry if that comes out as rude, but just get a Teensy. I don't see what a trinket would do any better.. But then again I don't know how it is different from a Teensy. My guess however is that is is mostly inferior...
Ah that's fine, I was hoping you'll do it for free like with Grendel.
Well the pro trinket is cheaper and has micro usb port (which isn't a big deal really but it's more common today).
Is the quality of the Teensy 2.0 even noticeable over the trinket for these sort of things?
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 07 July 2015, 10:15:30
It can be fun to do new things, and I sort of owed grendel a bit... I already did this, that's all. Doing it all over for that reason just doesn't feel justified..
Post by: KTKM on Tue, 07 July 2015, 12:11:44
Do you still sell the PCBs for the teensy?
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 07 July 2015, 23:12:52
That's fine I understand.
Do you still sell the PCBs for the teensy?
Yes
Post by: KTKM on Wed, 08 July 2015, 01:29:37
How much is it including shipping to Israel?
Post by: bpiphany on Wed, 08 July 2015, 04:24:14
Sell it from here? or there's a site/form?
How much is it including shipping to Israel?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70033.msg1683396#msg1683396
Post by: xofre on Fri, 10 July 2015, 14:47:22
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 28 September 2015, 17:15:51
Post by: tjweir on Mon, 28 September 2015, 17:55:33
Post by: ShadeDream on Sun, 22 November 2015, 01:10:36
Post by: bpiphany on Sun, 22 November 2015, 06:03:20
Good luck with your soldering =)
Post by: ShadeDream on Sun, 22 November 2015, 10:24:38
I've seen the teensy with the pins attached but the headers seemed like it'd be too thick in this case since the teensy seems to need to be mounted petty flush.
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sun, 22 November 2015, 10:38:34
I'm literally just starting so buying everything now, so no clipped leads around, and Im not bothering with LEDs so no diodes in my case. 22 guage should be about 0.6m. I'll just give them a shot unless otherwise suggested. it seems to be the most common size carried on small electronic hobby sites (raspi stuff etc).
I've seen the teensy with the pins attached but the headers seemed like it'd be too thick in this case since the teensy seems to need to be mounted petty flush.
Yeah, if you buy the Teensy with pins you'll need to trim them then remove the black spacer to get the height down. From reading around 22AWG is what's recommended for breadboard so that will work for this - singe core (not stranded) will be easier :)
Post by: ShadeDream on Sun, 22 November 2015, 12:18:38
Yeah, if you buy the Teensy with pins you'll need to trim them then remove the black spacer to get the height down. From reading around 22AWG is what's recommended for breadboard so that will work for this - singe core (not stranded) will be easier :)
Excellent. Yeah I was planning to get the solid core. Thanks!
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Sun, 06 December 2015, 12:30:36
Post by: bpiphany on Sun, 06 December 2015, 14:11:36
Post by: actinium on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:47:01
Post by: bpiphany on Fri, 12 February 2016, 02:08:44
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 February 2016, 11:25:55
Post by: 00zeRO on Fri, 12 February 2016, 11:40:21
I imagine everyone here already as a CM Storm switch tester, but if anyone wants an extra case I have one for free, just pay shipping. No switches or caps, just the case. It has a the older logo before they switched from MX Clear to Novatouch Topre; not sure if that makes a difference, but just thought I'd point that out. :cool:
YGPM!
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 February 2016, 12:43:50
I imagine everyone here already as a CM Storm switch tester, but if anyone wants an extra case I have one for free, just pay shipping. No switches or caps, just the case. It has a the older logo before they switched from MX Clear to Novatouch Topre; not sure if that makes a difference, but just thought I'd point that out. :cool:
YGPM!
ygpm too!
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 08 March 2016, 13:59:00
I've also been told there is a new version of the tester itself which has a Topre key like the ones on the novatouch. That case will probably require some more hacking to fit the Six Shooter.
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 11 March 2016, 15:27:55
Post by: bpiphany on Sat, 12 March 2016, 03:49:35
Does anyone use these with my firmware? I need to know if the new version works.
Is there another? I know grendel made one, but I would just guess most people use yours. It seems very popular with the replacement controllers =)
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 12 March 2016, 08:13:05
Does anyone use these with my firmware? I need to know if the new version works.
Is there another? I know grendel made one, but I would just guess most people use yours. It seems very popular with the replacement controllers =)
Are we talking about easy keymapper? Cuz it works great for mine...
Post by: ShadeDream on Mon, 14 March 2016, 18:04:52
Does anyone use these with my firmware? I need to know if the new version works.
I'm using it... was actually browsing this (and it's thread) looking for some answers. It seems to be working well in general, but I'm unable to use alt codes in macros or access the config menu with it. I assume the former is due to the lack of a numlock key on my main board (TKL).
I tried using \NUMLK, at the beginning and end of the macro but it errors during compile saying unrecognized escape sequence.
Setting a config menu key outputs nothing. Im guessing due to the fact that it's not a full keyboard? I wasnt sure if config would work utilizing number and enter keys on my main board or if they had to be on the AVR board. I was looking to enable "unlink num lock" and "virtual num pad" this way to allow for alt codes, but I could be going about this incorrectly.
Post by: henrikpw on Sat, 13 August 2016, 07:00:19
Post by: bpiphany on Sat, 13 August 2016, 16:07:09
Are you still selling the board?
I still have a ton of them, yes =)
Post by: Hax0rc1ph3r on Fri, 13 April 2018, 09:43:13
Post by: Hax0rc1ph3r on Fri, 13 April 2018, 10:38:51
In my search for an the CM opener I found these: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Opening-Tool/IF145-335-1 (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Opening-Tool/IF145-335-1) I am know sure if they are anything like the CM openers as I have not been able to find a picture of them. I am hoping that this is a tool that will work for the purposes of the community.Those CM openers are awesome, we need a source for those.Just got mine today! Looks pretty~I used one of the opening tools that CM included with their replacement top panels(for the QFR). Even then it is super difficult to open it.
Anyone know how to open the damned CM storm tester? I broke a screwdriver trying to pry it open and i couldn't fine any screw holes. o3o
Hopefully mine shows up tomorrow. I really want to get my hands on it :P
Post by: ShadeDream on Fri, 13 April 2018, 17:33:50
In my search for an the CM opener I found these: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Opening-Tool/IF145-335-1 (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Opening-Tool/IF145-335-1) I am know sure if they are anything like the CM openers as I have not been able to find a picture of them. I am hoping that this is a tool that will work for the purposes of the community.
I have a tool kit with these in it and they're far too soft to open the case. I typically use a knife blade personally. My kit even has some metal tools in it but they bend trying to open the tester.
Post by: Hax0rc1ph3r on Sat, 14 April 2018, 17:18:48
I have a tool kit with these in it and they're far too soft to open the case. I typically use a knife blade personally. My kit even has some metal tools in it but they bend trying to open the tester.
You weren't kidding. I had to use a putty knife that I used to protect the bottom case of the tester, then a small metal pry bar that is used for removing baseboard trim to pull the top from the bottom to get a small flat head screwdriver far enough in to find the catches. There is no way a plastic pry bar would be able to do this. Now I know why they sell them in packs of 5. That's one beefy case for a switch tester.
Post by: KTKM on Sat, 16 June 2018, 06:44:14
Post by: ShadeDream on Mon, 13 August 2018, 07:09:17
Post by: 00zeRO on Mon, 13 August 2018, 19:43:42
Is this still for sale? How can I buy it?
Mechanicalkeyboards.com has one available for sale.
Post by: squarefrog on Tue, 30 June 2020, 06:59:55