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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Solastice on Thu, 04 August 2022, 14:25:31

Title: Alps Keyboard, Steel vs Aluminum Plates?
Post by: Solastice on Thu, 04 August 2022, 14:25:31

Hi! Wanted to get your opinions on this topic. Making an Alps custom and I wanted your opinions on plate materials.
 It seems that most Alps customs are made with Stainless Steel plates, but aluminum is also cheaper lol. What are the pros and cons to each?
What are you're guy's preferences?

Title: Re: Alps Keyboard, Steel vs Aluminum Plates?
Post by: Leslieann on Thu, 04 August 2022, 17:20:45

Stainless is stiffer and obviously heavier, something many value.
As for sound, the difference isn't that great based on the (few) apples to apples side by side comparisons I've seen.

If you want to transport it, get aluminum, if you want it to sit (heavily) on your desk, go stainless or brass.

Title: Re: Alps Keyboard, Steel vs Aluminum Plates?
Post by: NamesReed on Fri, 05 August 2022, 12:35:53

I’ve been very happy with my FR4 Alps plate, another thing to look in to.