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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Tue, 15 July 2025, 16:09:36 »Accurate !! That is literally Tp4 on the couch there.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Ursus - Symmetrical wkl 65%
« Last post by Rob27shred on Tue, 15 July 2025, 15:08:59 »Bumping the thread.
Small update:
The manufacturer is currently very busy, and estimated 1-2 months before I'll have the prototype (that being in late June when I ordered it).
To put into context, that is not how long it actually takes to manufacture it, but for a very small unit count, or single unit like in this scenario, it will be put in a queue behind all of the larger quantity orders.
The bottom anodizing color, which should be the trickiest to get right (as opposed to the silver top), has been finalized.
Here's a video of the anodized color:
The MX PCB design is almost done and I will be ordering one very soon, as for the EC PCB it will be a little while longer.
Look forward to a larger update when I Receive the MX PCB and Prototype.
The anno sample looks awesome! Hopefully they can keep that quality up with the actual bottoms! Yeah I'd imagine it's one of the busier times of the year for the manus, 1- 2 months isn't the worst wait though. Also looking forward to see the PCB designs when you get those together. Anyways still loving this project, I'll definitely be having as many people I can at out next local Pittsburgh meetup take a look at it! Great work on this so far, hope iy keeps going smoothly for you!
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Keyboards / Re: Are all HHKBs Topre?
« Last post by Rob27shred on Tue, 15 July 2025, 14:55:43 »Except, Topre = Rubber dome.
There is no difference. Don't let advertising fool ya. That's exactly what you're buying.
Been saying it for years.
It's an obsolete technology.
No rapid trigger, low polling rate, inconsistent over time as dome wear hardens unevenly and shifts the weight of keys.
Induction rod keyswitches are the future.
I mean you're not wrong Topre sure does use a rubber dome for the actuation & return of the key. Although it is disingenuous to lump it in with cheap membrane rubber dome KBs. Topre OEM domes are made from better rubber & have a more consistent weighting from dome to dome, they do harden a bit over time causing them to feel heavier than their stated weighting. Also a lot of Topre enjoyers seek out vintage aged domes since they are supposedly more consistent feeling dome to dome & before the explosion of aftermarket domes would give you weightings otherwise unavailable. I've never been huge on Topre myself, but would never go as far as saying they're no different than cheap membrane rubber dome KBs.
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Off Topic / Re: Gaming PC Parts discussion thread.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Tue, 15 July 2025, 14:10:29 »Bwwwahhh.. Got scammed. /CRYyy
Bought this enclosure, says 40gbps, but it's actually a JHL7440 chipset, which is Tunderbolt 3, and tops out at 2800MBps.
Bought this enclosure, says 40gbps, but it's actually a JHL7440 chipset, which is Tunderbolt 3, and tops out at 2800MBps.
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Keyboards / Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Last post by ABunchOfNumbers on Tue, 15 July 2025, 13:29:36 »Hi everyone
I'm returning to the community after a couple years away. It's nice to be back
I am currently looking for switch recommendations. My main board and my fave switches of all time are the NK Blueberries - I love a heavier tactile! I would like to try some similar switches, so if anyone has recommendations (especially if easy to get in the UK) I would like to know!
Have a good day all! o/
I’ve had good experiences with Prototypist.net, Mechmods.co.uk and Mechboards.co.uk for UK based orders.
They currently have some variants of the U4Ts and JWK T1s in stock. The U4T has a strong tactile bump but is more rounded and less sharp than the NK Blueberry. If you’re after something with a crisper bump, the T1s might be a closer match.
Prototypist has a few other tactile switches but I cannot comment as I haven't tried any of them.
There aren’t many other UK vendors I’m aware of, but if you’re looking to try other switches, importing could be worth considering. Most switch orders fall below the £130 VAT/import duty threshold, so the only extra cost is usually shipping.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gurokawa
« Last post by konstantin on Tue, 15 July 2025, 12:48:52 »Great update! One more thing, though: now that the sublegends have been fixed, I've noticed that the The -_ほー key is still missing the ー sublegend (chōonpu) in the top right (Inukuma did have it).
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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by fohat.digs on Tue, 15 July 2025, 11:31:30 »I have been watching Nautilus and it is fun but often overly quirky. Through the lens of the reality of a century and a half ago it is way over the top, but compared to the 1950s Verne/Disney that film that I watched countless times in my childhood it is significantly more plausible.
Give it a try if you are bored.
Give it a try if you are bored.
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Off Topic / Re: Climate change is fake
« Last post by tp4tissue on Tue, 15 July 2025, 10:46:57 »LIES, all LIES, democrat running their weather machines, climate change is NOT real.
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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Tue, 15 July 2025, 10:25:32 »The Dragon train live action is not as good as the animation.
Human beings are mediocre actors. They can not carry the exaggerated expressions that of the cgi.
Not a bad movie, but thoroughly unnecessary. Would rather have a new animated one in its place.
Human beings are mediocre actors. They can not carry the exaggerated expressions that of the cgi.
Not a bad movie, but thoroughly unnecessary. Would rather have a new animated one in its place.
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Announcements/Feedback/Suggestions / Re: Keep getting Error 403 after clicking Post in Interest Checks.
« Last post by yoonelec on Tue, 15 July 2025, 10:03:01 »same here