Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:20:55
Purpose: remove switch top on Alps/Matias
why?
someone suggested it and i have a CNC. bcredbottle
will they be for sale?... everything's for sale
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Open source model used to create what became the tool. free to use modify lean from. just credit me :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:26:25
Post by: romevi on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:26:57
Post by: piemancoder on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:36:29
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:44:42
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:16:58
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:17:32
Post by: njbair on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:21:08
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:22:59
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
The two pincers on the far right slip into the slits on the top and bottom of the Alps switches like you would normally have to use toothpicks for.
It's a much more elegant solution than any technique I have seen. I just hope it works well. The metal would have to be ground to form a relatively sharp edge.
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:27:43
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
like the Sandy one:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=5187.0;nowap
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:29:12
switches are in route so hopefully by the end of the weekend i will have SOMETHING to show for this as well as my other projects >_> LOL
Post by: njbair on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:31:25
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
like the Sandy one:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=5187.0;nowap
Alright, I can picture it now. But don't you want something that can be squeezed like tweezers, to bite down on the upper housing once you get the clips pushed out of the way? This one, being metal, looks too rigid. Unless you saw a slot through to the ring in the middle. Then you could get some squeeze in there.
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:31:33
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:34:16
i'm going to try and design it so that as the two sides slide along the switch it holds it and assists removing it. so a one handed single motion for use in removing the top of the switch.include a bump along the inner wall of the "pincers" creating additional friction so as the downward motion pushes the sides of the switch away releasing the top. the pincers also hold the top of the switch allowing the upward motion to remove it.
thats the idea anyway. may be abit of a stretch but thats what prototypes and testing is for :)
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:39:03
That being said, you could make a scissor mechanism which may or may not be significantly more expensive depending on the design.
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:39:22
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
like the Sandy one:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=5187.0;nowap
Alright, I can picture it now. But don't you want something that can be squeezed like tweezers, to bite down on the upper housing once you get the clips pushed out of the way? This one, being metal, looks too rigid. Unless you saw a slot through to the ring in the middle. Then you could get some squeeze in there.
That's why the one I mocked up is designed to clip into the stem. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79770.0) It should help with removal and with putting the switch back together.
Post by: njbair on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:44:26
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
like the Sandy one:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=5187.0;nowap
Alright, I can picture it now. But don't you want something that can be squeezed like tweezers, to bite down on the upper housing once you get the clips pushed out of the way? This one, being metal, looks too rigid. Unless you saw a slot through to the ring in the middle. Then you could get some squeeze in there.
That's why the one I mocked up is designed to clip into the stem. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79770.0) It should help with removal and with putting the switch back together.
That's ingenious.
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:44:44
This looks cool but I'm having a hard time visualizing how big it is and how it's supposed to work.
like the Sandy one:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=5187.0;nowap
Alright, I can picture it now. But don't you want something that can be squeezed like tweezers, to bite down on the upper housing once you get the clips pushed out of the way? This one, being metal, looks too rigid. Unless you saw a slot through to the ring in the middle. Then you could get some squeeze in there.
That's why the one I mocked up is designed to clip into the stem. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79770.0) It should help with removal and with putting the switch back together.
oh nice design! :)
feel free to dump in here if you want and we will just all make one together if you want. up to you. no worries :)
Post by: jbondeson on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:51:38
A more flexible tool might have better luck, which could be done by CNC'ing a negative mold to make a silicon master, and casting with a tough flexible resin (like alumilite's Flex-80). Now obviously this is quite a bit more work, but it would reduce the likelihood of damage by a good deal.
3D Printing would also potentially work, but you'd need to print with a flexible resin @0.1mm or have a SLA printer to have the requisite strength at that thin a point.
Lots of good fun designing physical things! :))
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:53:11
My concern with the tool being metal would be that it would have a rather high chance of marring the switch housings due to the need of a rather snug fit to open the clamps while pulling the top half of the housing.
A more flexible tool might have better luck, which could be done by CNC'ing a negative mold to make a silicon master, and casting with a tough flexible resin (like alumilite's Flex-80). Now obviously this is quite a bit more work, but it would reduce the likelihood of damage by a good deal.
3D Printing would also potentially work, but you'd need to print with a flexible resin @0.1mm or have a SLA printer to have the requisite strength at that thin a point.
Lots of good fun designing physical things! :))
i can agree with all of that.
i'll be prototyping in acrylic but that too does not flex very much.
this will be an interesting project all around i think.
Post by: deductivemonkee on Thu, 18 February 2016, 13:57:36
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:17:09
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/cbb894d5c496e999c0d1f491a6e45677.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/939fafab83b5770be5025f11735f0cc4.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/900bdf2189b2c28fca8b3cf87e965604.jpg)
Next will be the extractor.
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:35:58
Post by: swill on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:44:40
I wonder how hard I would have to ask @swill to make switch holes for people with cnc's. Similar to the H hole shown above.How would I do stabilizers?
I could probably figure out costar stabs. Not sure about alps stabs.
Also, what's the diameter of the tooling usually?
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:50:24
I need to do more testing on the stabs before I speak on that. Those will be tricky.I wonder how hard I would have to ask @swill to make switch holes for people with cnc's. Similar to the H hole shown above.How would I do stabilizers?
I could probably figure out costar stabs. Not sure about alps stabs.
Also, what's the diameter of the tooling usually?
As for the too long diameter currently my smallest bit is 3/32in but its more the inside corners that are the problem as a spinning bit can't make square inside corners. I can get you anything you need. Just let me know
Post by: swill on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:57:12
I should be able to make the bit diameter dynamic, so that should be fine.I need to do more testing on the stabs before I speak on that. Those will be tricky.I wonder how hard I would have to ask @swill to make switch holes for people with cnc's. Similar to the H hole shown above.How would I do stabilizers?
I could probably figure out costar stabs. Not sure about alps stabs.
Also, what's the diameter of the tooling usually?
As for the too long diameter currently my smallest bit is 3/32in but its more the inside corners that are the problem as a spinning bit can't make square inside corners. I can get you anything you need. Just let me know
I am pretty confident that I could make costar stabs work by just putting the excess cuts on the sides instead of the ends.
I should pm @nudecnc as well to see if he would be OK with me piggybacking off some of his work. I know he put quite a bit of time into making cnc compatible switch cutouts. Maybe he would let me use his cutouts in the builder.
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 February 2016, 19:59:45
Sounds great. Let me know if you need anything. I'm glad to lend designs as I use your tool on a regular basis and am happy to contribute.I should be able to make the bit diameter dynamic, so that should be fine.I need to do more testing on the stabs before I speak on that. Those will be tricky.I wonder how hard I would have to ask @swill to make switch holes for people with cnc's. Similar to the H hole shown above.How would I do stabilizers?
I could probably figure out costar stabs. Not sure about alps stabs.
Also, what's the diameter of the tooling usually?
As for the too long diameter currently my smallest bit is 3/32in but its more the inside corners that are the problem as a spinning bit can't make square inside corners. I can get you anything you need. Just let me know
I am pretty confident that I could make costar stabs work by just putting the excess cuts on the sides instead of the ends.
I should pm @nudecnc as well to see if he would be OK with me piggybacking off some of his work. I know he put quite a bit of time into making cnc compatible switch cutouts. Maybe he would let me use his cutouts in the builder.
Post by: swill on Thu, 25 February 2016, 20:03:43
I can just draw the outline right? Or do I need to draw the machine pathing?Sounds great. Let me know if you need anything. I'm glad to lend designs as I use your tool on a regular basis and am happy to contribute.I should be able to make the bit diameter dynamic, so that should be fine.I need to do more testing on the stabs before I speak on that. Those will be tricky.I wonder how hard I would have to ask @swill to make switch holes for people with cnc's. Similar to the H hole shown above.How would I do stabilizers?
I could probably figure out costar stabs. Not sure about alps stabs.
Also, what's the diameter of the tooling usually?
As for the too long diameter currently my smallest bit is 3/32in but its more the inside corners that are the problem as a spinning bit can't make square inside corners. I can get you anything you need. Just let me know
I am pretty confident that I could make costar stabs work by just putting the excess cuts on the sides instead of the ends.
I should pm @nudecnc as well to see if he would be OK with me piggybacking off some of his work. I know he put quite a bit of time into making cnc compatible switch cutouts. Maybe he would let me use his cutouts in the builder.
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 February 2016, 20:06:01
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 26 February 2016, 21:15:23
i'm sure once soldered to a PCB they are much less annoying.
the final revision was influenced by @nubbinator 's build but i came to the realization after testing it with out the center post realizing the benefit of having the center of the switch captured. that being said i will make measurements of the design's trident open source shortly.
I would like to offer these for sale in the immediate future if anyone is interested. or just wait till i post the model and 3D print/CNC your own.
and now for the pictures
[attach=1] Prototype v1 works but kinda awkward and the inner dimple is too far back.
[attach=2] it works YAY proof of concept
[attach=3] 2 revisions later
[attach=4] we shall call him the "Alps Trident" or something like that
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I want to say thanks to @bcredbottle for the switches. with out them this project would not have happened. and to @nubbinator for inspiration. @swill for your plate tool and GeekHack.org for making this all possible.
Post by: flabbergast on Sat, 27 February 2016, 02:52:58
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 27 February 2016, 05:40:34
Post by: bocahgundul on Sat, 27 February 2016, 05:45:46
I WANT IT
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 27 February 2016, 07:22:50
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:17:18
Let me figure out pricing and get this ball rolling.
I need to make a few more to really get pricing figured out.
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 11:09:54
Post by: njbair on Sat, 27 February 2016, 11:52:26
You know what would be really cool? Make a mold for this so you could resin-cast them with a wire key puller on the opposite end.
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 27 February 2016, 11:55:31
So after 3 revisions i feel like this prototype will work the best. its small efficient and easy to make. it works well however i give major props to anyone wanting to take these things appart. OMG so many tiny pieces that fall out of them ;D
i'm sure once soldered to a PCB they are much less annoying.
the final revision was influenced by @nubbinator 's build but i came to the realization after testing it with out the center post realizing the benefit of having the center of the switch captured. that being said i will make measurements of the design's trident open source shortly.
I would like to offer these for sale in the immediate future if anyone is interested. or just wait till i post the model and 3D print/CNC your own.
and now for the pictures
(Attachment Link) Prototype v1 works but kinda awkward and the inner dimple is too far back.
(Attachment Link) it works YAY proof of concept
(Attachment Link) 2 revisions later
(Attachment Link) we shall call him the "Alps Trident" or something like that
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I want to say thanks to @bcredbottle for the switches. with out them this project would not have happened. and to @nubbinator for inspiration. @swill for your plate tool and GeekHack.org for making this all possible.
yes plz immediate future sale ty
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 12:21:21
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 27 February 2016, 12:58:32
i'll be getting a new bit Wen.
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Really want an aluminum one. And since they are limited edition, numbered, donate to geekhack (and under my budget) $20 is actually a good price. Is this with shipping?
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:07:25
i'll be getting a new bit Wen.
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Really want an aluminum one. And since they are limited edition, numbered, donate to geekhack (and under my budget) $20 is actually a good price. Is this with shipping?
no sorry all prices EXCLUDE shipping. but i ship USPS so you can get an idea of the cost. which wont be that bad. (7$ at most if i ship flat rate) i will do my best to keep shipping costs at a minimum
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:34:19
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 27 February 2016, 15:02:56
i'll be getting a new bit Wen.
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Really want an aluminum one. And since they are limited edition, numbered, donate to geekhack (and under my budget) $20 is actually a good price. Is this with shipping?
no sorry all prices EXCLUDE shipping. but i ship USPS so you can get an idea of the cost. which wont be that bad. (7$ at most if i ship flat rate) i will do my best to keep shipping costs at a minimum
Still a pretty good price, when do you think the group buy will start?
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 15:12:59
i'll be getting a new bit Wen.
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Really want an aluminum one. And since they are limited edition, numbered, donate to geekhack (and under my budget) $20 is actually a good price. Is this with shipping?
no sorry all prices EXCLUDE shipping. but i ship USPS so you can get an idea of the cost. which wont be that bad. (7$ at most if i ship flat rate) i will do my best to keep shipping costs at a minimum
Still a pretty good price, when do you think the group buy will start?
hopefully in a week. i ordered a new bit and materials for the AL ones. i have some acrylic as is. so i can machine from that now, well as soon as i get the bit in.
hopefully i can start making acrylic ones mid week.
Post by: pr0ximity on Sat, 27 February 2016, 17:15:29
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 27 February 2016, 17:33:01
Needs an integrated bottle opener.
i'll see what i can do ;)
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 27 February 2016, 22:13:45
i'll be getting a new bit Wen.
planning on a short run limited edition Aluminum parts. (no count yet)
numbered. 001-010?
will also do a small batch of acrylic. (10-20?)
going to do 8$ each plus shipping on acrylic (combined shipping OK)
3$ to GH for each sold.
Limited ed AL will be 20$ plus shipping (combined shipping OK)
5$ per part to GH
i'm a parts in hand kind of guy so i will not commit to pre orders prior to having stock (sorry its for your benefit)
after the initial batch i will Open Source this project and give it back to the community. i will continue to take orders if interest is there after that point. This is the game plan anyway.
Really want an aluminum one. And since they are limited edition, numbered, donate to geekhack (and under my budget) $20 is actually a good price. Is this with shipping?
no sorry all prices EXCLUDE shipping. but i ship USPS so you can get an idea of the cost. which wont be that bad. (7$ at most if i ship flat rate) i will do my best to keep shipping costs at a minimum
Still a pretty good price, when do you think the group buy will start?
hopefully in a week. i ordered a new bit and materials for the AL ones. i have some acrylic as is. so i can machine from that now, well as soon as i get the bit in.
hopefully i can start making acrylic ones mid week.
Can't wait :thumb:
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 27 February 2016, 22:37:11
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 28 February 2016, 05:19:11
Kinda reminds me of some sort of kinky sex toy.bruh....
Well I think you're right it looks kind of kinky sex toy
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 28 February 2016, 08:47:41
Post by: E3E on Sun, 28 February 2016, 08:52:40
Damn. :P Were you also inspired by Sandy's switch opening tool? We even thought of the same idea with stems to grasp the switches!
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 28 February 2016, 08:57:37
Post by: E3E on Sun, 28 February 2016, 09:07:26
Apparently there were a few people working on stuff to this end. I was shown one made from a pen (not sure if that's the one your talking about) and another from a user which is where I first saw the center post holder. But did realize I was going to need it after trial and error.
Yep, I stumbled upon the tool that was made from a golf scoring pencil. It's likely the same one we've both seen. I copied that design but realized it wasn't adequate enough for truly effortless switch opening, so I had a light bulb moment and thought that a stem would be perfect to grasp the slider and pull the top housing up.
It took a lot of experimenting with depth and geometry but the tools I have now work 100% of the time, which is awesome. It was really a personal project since I have some particularly rare Alps boards that I do not want to take a soldering iron to. That was my main incentive. I want to swap the stems and leaves and springs and such for a custom build (hotswappable, so no soldering), but I don't want to defile the keyboards.
It's nice to see people thinking alike though.
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 28 February 2016, 09:11:02
Post by: E3E on Sun, 28 February 2016, 09:34:21
I have no Alps. But a friend on here sent me a few to test with. I have to say I kind of like them. I offered to develop this as one of the many ways I try to give back to GH.
I hear you, and likewise! I feel the same way, though I am very much an Alps fantatic, hehe. I have always been frustrated at how tedious it is to open Alps with toothpicks and I don't want to use metal as that can seriously mar the plastic.
Tools like these are just amazing to have, so I too wanted to share them with the community, especially since Alps are becoming more popular!
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 29 February 2016, 13:56:33
Post by: BlueNalgene on Mon, 29 February 2016, 14:00:29
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 29 February 2016, 14:20:27
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 29 February 2016, 14:23:56
Glad to see the nub idea from mine made it. I'd still love to see it be a dual use tool, maybe have an MX tool on the other side and have a second with a MX tool abd something on the other end. Or maybe have cutouts so a couple alps switches fit in the handle so you can pop them open then have a mini lubing station. Just trying to spitball ideas so it's not a single use tool.
i agree a dual use tool would be optimal, maybe V2 could have more switch tools included :)
Post by: njbair on Mon, 29 February 2016, 15:58:19
Post by: E3E on Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:21:01
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 02 March 2016, 17:40:01
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160302/2e4b379e504c98a371962b4609fa3323.jpg)
Post by: kinglukas38 on Wed, 02 March 2016, 17:42:59
Bit and aluminum came in today so I'm just going to park the hype train right here.Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160302/2e4b379e504c98a371962b4609fa3323.jpg)
Looking good
Might have to buy another alps board just so I can use this :p
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:22:48
Each takes over an hour of work. Hand tuned and tested. Numbered. On sale soon. Selling 4.
Acrylic will also be on sale soon too.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/6f25ae996acbdce6b1ec79409e9376f8.jpg)
Post by: deductivemonkee on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:26:23
1 - 5
Each takes over an hour of work. Hand tuned and tested. Numbered. On sale soon. Selling 4.
Acrylic will also be on sale soon too.Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/6f25ae996acbdce6b1ec79409e9376f8.jpg)
If you make this many, can I have acrylic #14?
Post by: romevi on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:27:14
1 - 5
Each takes over an hour of work. Hand tuned and tested. Numbered. On sale soon. Selling 4.
Acrylic will also be on sale soon too.Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/6f25ae996acbdce6b1ec79409e9376f8.jpg)
Cool. Sell me number 5.
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:34:21
I think I'm going to sell them on ebay as an auction. Or at least one of them. And donate it to GH. Auctions may provide a wider reach for people.
I'm just kicking around the idea at this point.
Thoughts?
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:36:00
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/40335862f77d4605aa734e8f0901fef4.jpg) I got to 10 then had to do aluminum ones.1 - 5
Each takes over an hour of work. Hand tuned and tested. Numbered. On sale soon. Selling 4.
Acrylic will also be on sale soon too.Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/6f25ae996acbdce6b1ec79409e9376f8.jpg)
If you make this many, can I have acrylic #14?
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:36:22
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 02 March 2016, 23:37:41
Post by: E3E on Thu, 03 March 2016, 07:25:04
Post by: njbair on Thu, 03 March 2016, 07:34:43
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 03 March 2016, 07:51:58
and on that note. :(
since the aluminum parts are taking a ridiculously long time to manufacture due to polishing multiple tool changes, engraving etc i'm sad to say but the price will be abit higher than i originally anticipated. but in the spirit of things i'm going to take a loss. final price will be 25$ per aluminum part plus shipping. i will still be donating to GH 5$ with each one sold. Acrylic parts are still 8$ plus shipping 3$ to GH for each one sold (i'll combine shipping on any order of multiple parts.
again i'm super sorry. i don't like back peddling. please understand.
i do plan on getting more aluminum in the immediate future and making a second run if interest is shown, but will make at least one more in a future batch and auction it off with all profits made to GH.
if any of you has questions about my decision or wants to roast me please PM me i'm happy to explain in detail the process involved which prompted this small change.
oh.... and i have 2 acrylic ones that didn't pass my quality standard (chipped teeth on the top of the fork) they still work fine. i'll be posting later today with pictures (tonight). they will be given away conditionally. donate to GH and pay shipping. :)
Post by: E3E on Thu, 03 March 2016, 08:05:19
i have tested both acrylic and aluminum on some clear switches with no signs of marring the part i can't speak to how the classic black housings would fare but i have tested 12 acrylic and now 2 aluminum ones with no real signs of scratching. when i get home tonight i'll take a much closer look but i dont anticipate any issues. i totally understand any reservation on the aluminum ones. they are somewhat more of a novelty to be honest. but they did come out nice :)
That's good to hear. :) I guess I'd just be wary and use plastic anyway, BUT I think, of course, that many people would be very happy with an aluminum tool just out of durability and cool factor. :)
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 03 March 2016, 08:06:21
For sure. Its a cool noveltyi have tested both acrylic and aluminum on some clear switches with no signs of marring the part i can't speak to how the classic black housings would fare but i have tested 12 acrylic and now 2 aluminum ones with no real signs of scratching. when i get home tonight i'll take a much closer look but i dont anticipate any issues. i totally understand any reservation on the aluminum ones. they are somewhat more of a novelty to be honest. but they did come out nice :)
That's good to hear. :) I guess I'd just be wary and use plastic anyway, BUT I think, of course, that many people would be very happy with an aluminum tool just out of durability and cool factor. :)
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 03 March 2016, 13:42:03
Post by: piemancoder on Thu, 03 March 2016, 16:51:48
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 03 March 2016, 17:20:29
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 03 March 2016, 20:47:12
Please note these will be sold in order so you won't know what number you get until it arrives. Like Christmas 🎅
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/8dd3f7f232c241bf0c44378cc5a74b10.jpg)
Post by: Venatorious on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:06:39
Not wise to open alps switches with your hands, I had a bleeding fingernail from that :-X
And you can potentially damage the switch with the screwdriver method.
Post by: Hypersphere on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:38:51
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 04 March 2016, 12:14:35
- Email bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com include in the body of the email your PayPal email address
- include quantity
- Total Cost: (<quantity>*$8)+6$
- include mailing address (just in case)
- shipping will be 6$
- you will be emailed an invoice via PayPal which must be paid with in 72hrs or your order will be canceled (unless prior arrangements have been made. i'm human too)
6$ shipping is for ContUS only. if you want me to ship it outside the 48US you pay exact shipping.
3$ per part will go to GH
i'm setting shipping at 6$ due to the fact that acrylic is brittle and can break easily in a standard envelope. I will ship via a flat rate box to ensure the part(s) arrives safely.
if you want me to put it in a padded envelope anyway i'm happy to do so. shipping will reflect what ever the cost of that is. Do this at your own risk.
First come first served via the process above.
Anyone who has PM'd me regarding these tools now's the time to do the above.
(i feel it only fare that everyone do the same thing to order) :thumb:
Count Remaining =
Post by: kinglukas38 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 12:33:12
What if I pay extra for shipping?
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 04 March 2016, 12:35:44
noooooooooo CONUS only :(
What if I pay extra for shipping?
your welcome to pay shipping to where ever you like but the 6$ flat shipping is Cont US only. guess i should clarify.
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 04 March 2016, 13:13:13
Post by: njbair on Fri, 04 March 2016, 17:06:01
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 04 March 2016, 18:36:35
So this is just for the acrylic ones, right? When are we going to get a shot at the aluminum ones?Hopefully tomorrow I will finish making the rest and I'll post soon as I'm done.
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:24:04
Post by: axtran on Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:27:01
Post by: romevi on Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:40:26
as promised ;)
You donated negative $3?!
Post by: njbair on Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:41:18
It's like SNL Celebrity Jeopardy, when Sean Connery did so badly they actually took money away from his charity.as promised ;)
You donated negative $3?!
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 07:27:24
It's like SNL Celebrity Jeopardy, when Sean Connery did so badly they actually took money away from his charity.as promised ;)
You donated negative $3?!
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 08:01:39
as promised ;)
You donated negative $3?!
subtracting from my account towards GH :P
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:09:34
Post by: BlueNalgene on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:27:38
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 11:15:47
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 12:29:38
i have 3 and will open the doors on those.
i will order another bit once these 3 are gone and continue to create 2 more.
to order email me (Bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com) limit one per person i will send you a pay pal invoice.
sorry for all the delays i have a hobbiest CNC not a Hass or Tormach and i'm a novice. bits break things happen etc etc. (grumble grumble)
once these three are gone i will go ahead and make this project and all its design files open source.
i want to thank the community for all its support/help/making this happen.
Post by: Matias on Sat, 05 March 2016, 20:36:07
I'll definitely buy a few!
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 05 March 2016, 20:38:54
VERY nice work.
I'll definitely buy a few!
;D
sounds great!
after playing with these switches (new to me) i'm going to be putting in an order for some of your switches for an upcoming layout i'm tinkering with :)
Post by: Matias on Sat, 05 March 2016, 21:41:26
VERY nice work.
I'll definitely buy a few!
;D
sounds great!
after playing with these switches (new to me) i'm going to be putting in an order for some of your switches for an upcoming layout i'm tinkering with :)
Great, looking forward to see what you come up with! :)
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:32:10
25$ plus shipping. email me if interested! bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:36:10
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:38:33
PMed you since I didn't see an email.
sorry about that i had my email in a previous post but this thread has gotten lengthily D:
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 06:54:14
as promised after I make the remaining tools i will open this project up to the community. thank you all for your help and support! its be super fun!!!
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 09 March 2016, 16:05:02
Now I don't have much excuse for putting off my orange click-mod project for my next build .....
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 16:31:03
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:23:46
i'm going to leave this up till monday then lock the thread. a massive thank you to everyone involved.
even tho i'm throwing this thing out open source. i'll still be happy to cut more for people if people become interested. and i have materials to do so. if not will have to make a mini GB so buying materials makes sense to cut parts.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Post by: njbair on Wed, 09 March 2016, 21:29:29
releasing the OS model a little early. i promised to cut 2 more of these if there is still interest. if not it will end here at 03-05. i have one that wasn't quite decent enough that i'll sell for half price if anyone's interested. it wont be numbered or engraved.I was holding off on buying one because I have the means to make my own so I figured I'd give everyone else a chance. But if you've still got some left to make I'll totally take an Alu one.
i'm going to leave this up till monday then lock the thread. a massive thank you to everyone involved.
even tho i'm throwing this thing out open source. i'll still be happy to cut more for people if people become interested. and i have materials to do so. if not will have to make a mini GB so buying materials makes sense to cut parts.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 10 March 2016, 10:22:13
All orders should now be shipped if you haven't received your item or no tracking updates please message me
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:50:05
(http://i.imgur.com/jZ8KH4k.jpg)
Post by: njbair on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:55:48
Just got my aluminum tool today. Works exactly as advertised and I love the machining quality and engraving. Kinda reminds me of the engraving we see at work. Really stoked to have a quality tool :DSweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jZ8KH4k.jpg)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:57:10
Sweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?
I would guess so. Drill the holes out so you can hold the blank, outside profile, inside profile where the stem holder is, clean up, and engraving?
Post by: njbair on Sat, 12 March 2016, 13:59:59
I would do the engraving first, because otherwise the part would be hard to hold without the screws, which would get in the way.Sweet. Looks like the profile was machined in three steps, is that right?
I would guess so. Drill the holes out so you can hold the blank, outside profile, inside profile where the stem holder is, clean up, and engraving?
I also would have stayed .005" away on the profile, followed by a full-depth finish pass or two, just to remove the mill marks. But that's probably excessive in this case.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 March 2016, 14:12:30
I think part of the charm is that it reminds me of one off tools we get at work. It's a little rough and the markings are vibropeened. I love the look of them. So functional it makes an ugly tool look good (Not saying this looks bad, I mean some of the stuff at work.)
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 12 March 2016, 15:22:27
Post by: axtran on Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:01:49
Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now ;)
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 12 March 2016, 17:03:08
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:38:46
I dig my tool too :)
Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now ;)
Doesn't work with greens? I haven't tried mine on greens yet. It didn't work on Lock switches, but worked on a Blue.
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 12 March 2016, 18:40:25
Post by: E3E on Sat, 12 March 2016, 20:30:36
I dig my tool too :)
Only issue is that you have to make a different one for SKCL switches which have the LED cutout now ;)
Doesn't work with greens? I haven't tried mine on greens yet. It didn't work on Lock switches, but worked on a Blue.
Well, I've also made some specifically for linear Alps switches (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80069.0). My tools are reliable and durable, even if they aren't as pretty as these from Mr.Bishop.
If there is enough interest, I'd be willing to hand make quite a few dozen sets for others, either out of polyethylene or POM. Not to hijack this thread, but just offering an option. It's something I really wanted to turn into a little group buy for people, but I was surprised to see that someone came up with the same idea without my realization...
And also a little bummed out because I was really excited to make these for others.
Post by: Venatorious on Sun, 13 March 2016, 04:02:53
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 13 March 2016, 20:11:53
i'm also somewhat sad to say that all 5 of the aluminum numbered tools have been made. thank you all for your support!
i wont be making any more of the numbered versions but if anyone wants an aluminum tool i will be happy to make more if there is enough interest.
Post by: mseaworthy on Mon, 14 March 2016, 10:32:17
I was able to quickly place a small amount of lube on the sliders of my Command and C switches which were a little scratchy.
I’d pay 3x more if he could come up with a tool that makes it simple to put the spring, click leaf and slider back into the bottom switch housing and allow the top housing to easily slide in place. Still this little tool is fantastic.[attachimg=1]
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 14 March 2016, 10:34:07
Post by: ctm on Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:26:23
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:38:55
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 16 March 2016, 14:54:39
Post by: IjonTichy on Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:22:52
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Thank you very much for that! Unfortunately, I don't have Autodesk 360 and can not open your file. Is it possible to save the file as STL? If my googling didn't fail me, that can be easily done for you.
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 23 March 2016, 13:24:50
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Thank you very much for that! Unfortunately, I don't have Autodesk 360 and can not open your file. Is it possible to save the file as STL? If my googling didn't fail me, that can be easily done for you.
give this a try
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing)
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:20:54
shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost
acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$
thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.
Post by: KnivesM on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:24:43
with all the further replies and interest i am willing to start pre-orders for aluminum tools. i have to order more materials so anyone who pre-orders may experience a delay in shipping. i do have afew tools in acrylic ready to shipPM you or email if we want to pre-order?
shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost
acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$
thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 11 April 2016, 18:25:34
with all the further replies and interest i am willing to start pre-orders for aluminum tools. i have to order more materials so anyone who pre-orders may experience a delay in shipping. i do have afew tools in acrylic ready to shipPM you or email if we want to pre-order?
shipping is flat 6$ ConUS
world wide you pay shipping cost
acrylic 8$
aluminum 25$
thanks again for everyone who has shown interest and is keeping this alive. i'm really excited to be able to contribute to the community as a vendor of sorts.
Email is easier for me to keep up with it seems
bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com
include email and shipping address as i have to invoice via paypal which doesn't bring over your paypal shipping address. or so it seems
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 11 April 2016, 19:09:36
anyone who has purchased from me in the past i will happily give 15% off to on aluminum tools :thumb:
just remind me :)
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 14 April 2016, 18:50:02
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/551cca56c72eb0035f9a0489755be392.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/9c50122c45563aee052f9de3138f8d98.jpg)
Email bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com with your PayPal email address and shipping information.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Post by: njbair on Thu, 14 April 2016, 19:06:44
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 14 April 2016, 19:09:29
Also I'm open to trades. I really need to get some matais switches. Or a board I can salvage switches off. Wink wink.
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Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 15 April 2016, 07:50:33
thanks for letting everyone know @Itsmeluigi
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 16 April 2016, 12:11:08
https://www.twitch.tv/bishopcomputerdesign
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 16 April 2016, 18:02:05
I have also ordered even more materials to make more of these tools by popular demand, i will supply! thank you all so much for the interest!
Post by: IjonTichy on Thu, 26 May 2016, 04:17:32
give this a try
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing)
Thank you very much! Sorry, it took me so long to answer.
My friend with the 3D-printer can read this format but he says it is 2D only and the depth is missing. He says STL would be his preferred format. Is that possible?
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 26 May 2016, 06:56:58
give this a try
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing)
Thank you very much! Sorry, it took me so long to answer.
My friend with the 3D-printer can read this format but he says it is 2D only and the depth is missing. He says STL would be his preferred format. Is that possible?
there is a grabcad link with the STL in this tread let me find it ...
https://grabcad.com/library/465042 (https://grabcad.com/library/465042)
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 27 May 2016, 09:35:43
any questions please email me directly (bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com)
Post by: zombimuncha on Fri, 27 May 2016, 11:54:44
Post by: mrbishop on Fri, 27 May 2016, 12:06:18
just saw this thread now. Filled in the form!Awesome sent you a response
Post by: IjonTichy on Sat, 28 May 2016, 12:50:57
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 28 May 2016, 17:54:18
Sorry, I can only find png and f3d
here you go :)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2tKyfWiYZD4UGJpNmtFRVhNVzg/view?usp=sharing)
let me know if you have any issues with it! :thumb:
Post by: IjonTichy on Sun, 29 May 2016, 06:39:42
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 29 May 2016, 08:28:25
Post by: IjonTichy on Sun, 29 May 2016, 11:23:39
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 29 May 2016, 13:50:38
dxf is only Autodesk 360 and not readable with any other CAD program. I was looking for an STL file. It should be very easy for you to convert from dxf to stl.
https://grabcad.com/library/465042
Post by: IjonTichy on Mon, 30 May 2016, 14:01:33
dxf is the other one.
A file ending in STL is the one that I am looking for. And that was never posted before. Thank you again for your help!
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 30 May 2016, 14:08:12
That link again is only png and f3d.
dxf is the other one.
A file ending in STL is the one that I am looking for. And that was never posted before. Thank you again for your help!
i just checked the grabcad file and i was under the impression that was the STL so my mistake. I will try and export the STL when i get home in afew hours.
sorry again for the misunderstanding on my end.
Post by: IjonTichy on Mon, 06 June 2016, 14:57:53
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 06 June 2016, 18:19:42
Is this more complicated than I thought?
please let me know if this works for you
Post by: IjonTichy on Sun, 19 June 2016, 13:09:15
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 19 June 2016, 20:55:22
Can someone who has the tool tell me the measurements please? I am interested in depth, length and width in their largest part.
i got most of my information from this.(http://matias.ca/switches/quiet/resources/images/quietclickswitch_header_1.jpg)
Post by: Hypersphere on Wed, 24 August 2016, 15:00:16
The tool worked beautifully to open the switch. I cleaned the interior of the switch, put it back together, and now it works just fine.
Questions:
1. Do you have a recommended technique for putting Alps switches back together when the lower half is still soldered into the keyboard? The main issue I had today was keeping the spring in place. I've seen the Alps switch cleaning video from Chyros -- just wondering if you had anything to add to this.
2. Are you still selling the plexiglass trident tools?
Thanks.
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 15:40:53
@mrbishop: I've had the Alps Trident tool for some time now, but I had occasion to use it for the first time today to open a seemingly dead green Alps switch on a Zenith Z-150 board.
The tool worked beautifully to open the switch. I cleaned the interior of the switch, put it back together, and now it works just fine.
Questions:
1. Do you have a recommended technique for putting Alps switches back together when the lower half is still soldered into the keyboard? The main issue I had today was keeping the spring in place. I've seen the Alps switch cleaning video from Chyros -- just wondering if you had anything to add to this.
2. Are you still selling the plexiglass trident tools?
Thanks.
What I tend to do is to place the spring in place with tweezers, then place the stem slider on top of the spring (make sure the stem is facing the appropriate direction, then place a small flathead screwdriver through the hole in the switch top, use it to hold the slider in place while I push the switch top down onto the switch body.
I hope that was clear, it made sense in my head but it seems a bit convoluted when typed out.
Post by: Hypersphere on Wed, 24 August 2016, 16:49:45
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 24 August 2016, 17:31:14
@mrbishop: I've had the Alps Trident tool for some time now, but I had occasion to use it for the first time today to open a seemingly dead green Alps switch on a Zenith Z-150 board.
The tool worked beautifully to open the switch. I cleaned the interior of the switch, put it back together, and now it works just fine.
Questions:
1. Do you have a recommended technique for putting Alps switches back together when the lower half is still soldered into the keyboard? The main issue I had today was keeping the spring in place. I've seen the Alps switch cleaning video from Chyros -- just wondering if you had anything to add to this.
2. Are you still selling the plexiglass trident tools?
Thanks.
looks like you got your question answered. and i'm glad the tool is working out well for you. as for the acrylic tools i haven't made any in awhile. or the aluminum ones for that matter.
Post by: Hypersphere on Wed, 24 August 2016, 17:45:26
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 24 August 2016, 17:52:14
@mrbishop: Always looking for new tips, so I would welcome anything you might care to add about working on Alps switches. The plexiglass Alps Trident works beautifully. I would probably favor it over a metal one in order to prevent scratching the switches. Please let us know if you decide to make and sell more of these tools -- it would be good to have spares of something this useful.
i'm always up for taking orders however i'm about to start a group buy among other projects so if i was to make any it would likely be after all that. perhaps October when my schedule clears up more. i do have some tools that didn't quite make the cut so to speak that still work fine i'd sell at a discount if not just give away. PM me
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 18:40:12
@mrbishop: Always looking for new tips, so I would welcome anything you might care to add about working on Alps switches. The plexiglass Alps Trident works beautifully. I would probably favor it over a metal one in order to prevent scratching the switches. Please let us know if you decide to make and sell more of these tools -- it would be good to have spares of something this useful.
i'm always up for taking orders however i'm about to start a group buy among other projects so if i was to make any it would likely be after all that. perhaps October when my schedule clears up more. i do have some tools that didn't quite make the cut so to speak that still work fine i'd sell at a discount if not just give away. PM me
I would be interested, maybe I can finally stop using guitar picks to pry open these switches!
What is your upcoming GB? Any information you could share with us?
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 24 August 2016, 18:56:01
@mrbishop: Always looking for new tips, so I would welcome anything you might care to add about working on Alps switches. The plexiglass Alps Trident works beautifully. I would probably favor it over a metal one in order to prevent scratching the switches. Please let us know if you decide to make and sell more of these tools -- it would be good to have spares of something this useful.
i'm always up for taking orders however i'm about to start a group buy among other projects so if i was to make any it would likely be after all that. perhaps October when my schedule clears up more. i do have some tools that didn't quite make the cut so to speak that still work fine i'd sell at a discount if not just give away. PM me
I would be interested, maybe I can finally stop using guitar picks to pry open these switches!
What is your upcoming GB? Any information you could share with us?
its for my Pawn 35% mobile keyboard
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0)
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 19:27:51
@mrbishop: Always looking for new tips, so I would welcome anything you might care to add about working on Alps switches. The plexiglass Alps Trident works beautifully. I would probably favor it over a metal one in order to prevent scratching the switches. Please let us know if you decide to make and sell more of these tools -- it would be good to have spares of something this useful.
i'm always up for taking orders however i'm about to start a group buy among other projects so if i was to make any it would likely be after all that. perhaps October when my schedule clears up more. i do have some tools that didn't quite make the cut so to speak that still work fine i'd sell at a discount if not just give away. PM me
I would be interested, maybe I can finally stop using guitar picks to pry open these switches!
What is your upcoming GB? Any information you could share with us?
its for my Pawn 35% mobile keyboard
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0)
Oh of course! I saw the thread on DT. Unfortunately it's too small for me but I think it's a great idea for mobile users, congrats! :thumb:
Post by: mrbishop on Wed, 24 August 2016, 19:39:27
@mrbishop: Always looking for new tips, so I would welcome anything you might care to add about working on Alps switches. The plexiglass Alps Trident works beautifully. I would probably favor it over a metal one in order to prevent scratching the switches. Please let us know if you decide to make and sell more of these tools -- it would be good to have spares of something this useful.
i'm always up for taking orders however i'm about to start a group buy among other projects so if i was to make any it would likely be after all that. perhaps October when my schedule clears up more. i do have some tools that didn't quite make the cut so to speak that still work fine i'd sell at a discount if not just give away. PM me
I would be interested, maybe I can finally stop using guitar picks to pry open these switches!
What is your upcoming GB? Any information you could share with us?
its for my Pawn 35% mobile keyboard
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83967.0)
Oh of course! I saw the thread on DT. Unfortunately it's too small for me but I think it's a great idea for mobile users, congrats! :thumb:
thanks. its a cool little board for sure :)