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Title: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Tue, 07 September 2021, 11:15:03
I am converting this Rubber Dome Silitek SK-8000 to Mechanical. I am waiting for the PCB to arrive.
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70616)
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70717)
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Thu, 09 September 2021, 18:56:58
PCB test:
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70773)
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70774)
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Sat, 11 September 2021, 20:15:40
Unfortunately my plan of drilling holes in the bottom backplate will not work, it is too tedious and the plate deforms. Instead I will get sheets of ABS plastic and foam to fill the space between the PCB and bottom case.
Future builds will have a mounting plate hanging from the top of the case for better stability.
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Sat, 18 September 2021, 00:21:04
Build is finished
Keycaps: Tai-Hao Purple Mystery

(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70832)
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70833)

I plan to build more in the future.
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 20:52:59
2nd build: with YOK Trash Panda Switches:
(https://deskthority.net/download/file.php?id=70905)
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 20:54:24
Rev 2 of the PCB will fix the top row alignment and add support for ALPS and I-Rocks switches. I will also figure out a full-size plate design for these switches as well.
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:26:21
Quote from: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 20:54:24
Rev 2 of the PCB will fix the top row alignment and add support for ALPS and I-Rocks switches. I will also figure out a full-size plate design for these switches as well.

Out of curiosity, why support I-Rocks? You don't see them supported in pretty much any PCB design. Do you have a few switches lying around that you'd like to use?
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:30:00
Quote from: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:26:21
Quote from: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 20:54:24
Rev 2 of the PCB will fix the top row alignment and add support for ALPS and I-Rocks switches. I will also figure out a full-size plate design for these switches as well.

Out of curiosity, why support I-Rocks? You don't see them supported in pretty much any PCB design. Do you have a few switches lying around that you'd like to use?
I'm buying switches from them.
Title: Re: Dell rubber dome conversion to Mechanical (Quietkey SK-8000)
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:31:24
Quote from: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:30:00
Quote from: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:26:21
Quote from: SilitekModder on Sat, 25 September 2021, 20:54:24
Rev 2 of the PCB will fix the top row alignment and add support for ALPS and I-Rocks switches. I will also figure out a full-size plate design for these switches as well.

Out of curiosity, why support I-Rocks? You don't see them supported in pretty much any PCB design. Do you have a few switches lying around that you'd like to use?
I'm buying switches from them.

"Cause I wanted to" seems like a very reasonable response; carry on :D