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geekhack Marketplace => Artisan Services => Topic started by: Sifo on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:38:10

Title: Retired for real this time, thanks everyone <3
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:38:10

c u space cowboy

Closing shop soon after queue finishes to focus on work. Will reopen later!

(http://i.imgur.com/ZuAMm64.png)(http://i.imgur.com/bgdQHVb.jpg)

~Sifo's Keyboard Services~

Send a request here: http://servicerequest.sifo.ca

Hihi welcome to my service thread! It seems I'm one of the only Canadian modders around so if you'd like work done to your boards and you don't wanna pay the hefty price to send it to another country and back plus currency conversion, I'm the guy you're looking for. I'm located in Toronto, ON.

I do switch tuning (lube/spring/sticker), full assembly, board and LED mod and swapping, repairs, and whatever else you wanna throw at me. Can also help you with programming firmware stuff for your board. I'm also down to meet up if you're close by and want to try something that I have ^_^ Note that I am currently not very comfortable or interested in modding stock boards but drop me a message anyway.

I offer competitive pricing, If you're interested, please fill out the form or drop me a private message here. Because of the huge variability in each individual project, I cannot give out a list of pricing for every service, but instead I will personally send you a quote for what you need done. My rates also depend on how much work it is, and with the Canadian dollar dropping so much the prices are constantly changing.

I'm only going to accept 1 order at a time. This way I don't stress myself out by looking at a huge pile of work that still needs to be done, and you can be assured that I am paying my fullest attention and detail to your and only your project that you need done. I will also not undertake any project that I don't feel comfortable doing or am not experienced in. For those of you who have worked with me in the past, my prices will have gone up a slight bit because our dollar sucks. With that said, I accept CANADIAN DOLLAR. I am ONLY shipping to Canadian addresses. You can send me parts from where ever around the world, but I'm only going to send the final product to a Canadian address.

I will add a queue to the second post and move down in that order. If I get no response from the person within 48 hours I move down to the next person and the unresponsive person gets bumped down.

I use a Hakko 888D and for now a soldapult >_> which means working on stock boards (swapping LEDs especially) is a challenge. I prefer you supply everything, although I have a little bit of lube I can use for a little extra charge.

Below is a picture portfolio of previous projects! You can also read the comments for reviews. Note that some pictures may feature outdated equipment/set up. And sorry for the poor photography :P

Repairs:

Ergo Dox

(http://i.imgur.com/TjYVnov.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bq80zEx.jpg)

QFR (yikes!)

(http://i.imgur.com/OhxVcly.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hLnQMhV.jpg)

Assembly/Modding:

Added plate to Poker II

(http://i.imgur.com/8UPY8WG.jpg)

Ergo Dox

(http://i.imgur.com/HcdpFso.jpg)

LZ-GH LEDs and SMD Resistors

(http://i.imgur.com/KWFiEs7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/tHo8FyG.jpg)

GON NS 87

(http://i.imgur.com/4CReTyG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xNJ1dv6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WkB6yZU.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/y3S3RXN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LNkZeiL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PPH8M9f.jpg)

Duck Orion V1

(http://i.imgur.com/XicK0So.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5U3D7y4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/B4E6uTl.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/gaKlSyv.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jcsgOVj.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/9h36PXp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FK4cxZV.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/BrYLB9z.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/559hagD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nZophV8.jpg)

KMAC 2.0

(http://i.imgur.com/rwKEW62.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/s0qUnCS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QT5pY4P.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/N4xCqT6.jpg)

KMAC 1.2

(http://i.imgur.com/qmj4WiO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EfIg78h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SCJJQgn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kCp6uaa.jpg)

Octagon

(http://i.imgur.com/kwZU5q9.jpg)

GON NerD Acrylic

(http://i.imgur.com/RkDa8CA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/17cJYPB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/B4RVi2w.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8KfEVLD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Atud7ch.jpg)

GON NerD Acrylic + Text Review

Review

Quote from: ttzhou on Wed, 29 July 2015, 09:18:18

My "super quick" review of Sifo and the board he built (GON Acrylic TKL):

Text Review:

Background:

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This board, along with a hopefully soon Novatouch once I sell off some of my other boards to fund it, is my endgame setup. I knew it would be my endgame the moment I saw the "original", b7ad's GON Acrylic, which this is basically a carbon copy of (sorry, no originality here). The LEDs matched my Linux terminal colours exactly, the flathead screws and the whole "fresh out of the shop" feel was perfect and it was love at first sight.

I knew that to have a perfect board I would need to assemble it properly, since GON doesn't offer assembly of acrylic. At the time I only knew of Margo's assembly services, but the lovely exchange rate and Canada's super affordable shipping rates [/sarcasm] dissuaded me from shipping to UK.

Luckily I had begun checking out geekhack at the time and saw Sifo's artisan services, so sent him a PM and the rest is history. Probably one of the best choices I've ever made (not saying I've made many good ones in my life, but beside the point).

Review

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Build Quality:

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Some credit has to go to GON for making some of the best tuned switches... ever. He's getting a bit of flak from people over delayed orders, but it says a lot about how good the man is when everyone stops complaining once they have received it. I will still wholeheartedly recommend GON, he's a very patient, great guy when you talk to him... just multiply advertised wait time by four before you make your decision.

However, I give my main credit to Sifo for assembling the board so well as to do the switches the proper justice. His attention to detail is excellent and all the switches are perfectly aligned. I know this because my BSP Olivetti, which is known for having crooked keys, is *uniformly* crooked (BSP QC is crapppp but the texture is worth the pain) when placed on. Just to be sure, I put on my Vortex set and everything lined up exactly flush.

The board's frame is assembled perfectly, screws aligned flush, alu feet level. If I *had* to nitpick one thing it's that he put the stick on rubber feet (not the ones on the alu feet, there are two other ones you put at the other end of the board) slightly misaligned, but that's just my OCD and it has no discernible effect, I just think honest reviews should cover *all* bases.

10/10

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Service/Communication:

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I think this is the most important part of "reviewing" someone - their work is important, but more important is how well they communicate and let you know about your product. In this area, Sifo gets an 11/10. He replied all my PMs and texts promptly, but what was most impressive is that he PM'd me and told me exactly how the build was going and issues he encountered.

In particular, he mentioned that the aluminum housing layers did not align flush, but he tried many times to get them to line up. I probably would have never noticed if he did not told me, though even now that I know, I don't even think about it - it's that small of an "issue". The fact that he was willing to alert me about a "negative" aspect of his work that is fairly unnoticeable was a welcome sign of honesty and one of the things I value in folks. Too many times I've been burned on Kijiji or mechmarket from people who "forget" to mention minor defects - even though they make no difference, I really value full disclosure and I do it in all my own sales.

Furthermore, during our correspondence, I realized I forgot to ask him to clip the stabilizers, after he had finished assembling. He willingly went back and figured out a way to clip them (luckily, GON's plate design is genius and he was able to avoid desoldering), and even lubed the wires with his own lube. Best part was he did it all free of charge, notifying me right away when it was finished.

11/10 Son of a ***** even let me try his TH600 when I came to pick up my board! :thumb:

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The board itself (feel, use, look, software):

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Acrylic is one of those materials that don't look great... until you light it up with LEDs. It's the main reason I chose acrylic (also, to save money T_T). In that respect, when the board is on full LED, it is god-tier. I'm huge on aesthetics and this board satisfies me completely.

Feel-wise, the switches are stellar. I was extremely impressed by Topre at the meetup, but I still think Ergo-clear 62g wins my heart. It's still not quite as "smooth/buttery" as Topre, but it just feels so... right. Where Topre gives each individual press a great feel, Ergo-Clears feel effortless - I can maintain a typing rhythm much better and the feel of the smooth lubed switch accompanied by the satisfying "clack" of the downstroke... Amazing. I still notice no difference with stickers, but it came included with the switch, and it doesn't make it feel worse, so can't complain.

The frame itself feels really good. Even though it's acrylic, there's a hefty weight to it, about the same as my TEX aluminum Poker II. There is some slight flex if you push super hard on the middle, but then again, so does my Cherry G80-3000 at work. I never actually type that hard to create that flex anyway. During normal (and even fast typing), the frame is rock solid, with no flex at all.

My only gripe is it's really freaking hard to find linux support for NerD_config and the board seems to have problem when booting directly into linux through syslinux. Probably affects only 0.1% of us since the rest of you are windows using plebs, but just something to keep in mind if you have read this far and are deciding on getting a GON.

9.5/10

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Pics:

Still waiting on Ivan's R4 PBT and exchange rate to go down so I can get some doubleshot keys from elitekeyboards.

I love this board so much I took it to work for a long typing session. I've used it for about two days now, long enough to get a feel for it.

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tl;dr: If you are in GTA and are incurably lazy like me or don't have good soldering equipment, Sifo is a superb choice for your assembly services.

(http://i.imgur.com/dKH8oji.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vO30QL2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ffhi2Il.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/itwG7xM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WEw5zbk.jpg)

Atreus

(http://i.imgur.com/ze2zRDs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/86YMKcL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/x3FwLOV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZtpRD33.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WRCiUGJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/14jXZld.jpg)

Filco mod Text Review

Quote from: pesky brat on Tue, 13 October 2015, 20:42:34

Hey all! I recently had a Filco MJ1 modded by Sifo so here's my short review. Unfortunately no pics right now because I'm waiting on a cable from mimic and a few other small things to finish it up.

Sifo is super cool and friendly, I was kinda nervous as it was my first time meeting another geekhacker in person but that passed quickly after we started talking. I came to his side of town for drop it off, and he came to mine to deliver it back to me which was really nice of him.

I am very impressed by his work as well. To be fair I don't really have anything to compare it too, but it looks and feels phenomenal and I couldn't be happier. Sifo clearly puts time into his work and has excellent attention to detail.

Pricing was super fair too, it was nice to be charged in Canadian for once especially considering how crappy our dollar is atm. Turnaround was really fast (work was done within 3 days IIRC), although as Sifo mentioned that is liable to increase so don't expect to get the same speed in the future.

Overall, dealing with Sifo was a great experience and I would definitely recommend him to fellow Canadians for keyboard services.

Thanks Sifo!

Not updating this anymore, too lazy. I hope it's enough content and examples for you guys though <3

Again I live in Toronto and I'm available for local meet up ^_^ Otherwise you cover shipping both ways.

If you'd like to have cables as cool as mine visit http://mimic-cables.com

Tell them Sifo sent you ^_^

Disclaimer: I am not a professional or certified electrician, I do this as a hobby and not as a job, I'm simply looking to make enough money for my time. I do this for the Canadian community and for my love of keyboards. With that said, there is always a chance that I will make an error or mess up one of your boards. However I am willing to do what I can to compensate on the chance that something occurs, and I will be sure to work things out with you until things are right. Thank you.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:38:46

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zombly on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:44:43

Once I recieve my v2 Lightsaver, going to use this guy. :)
Has lots of knowledge, kind, and I'm guessing the most beautiful and delectable asian man in town.

@Zeal, Not sure if your referring to me, but I have the monitor you mentioned and love it, would love 27" but my coffee table is currently my desk.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 16 April 2014, 14:59:56

Dat Sifo mousepad :p

More Canadians in the Artisan's forum~ :)

Great taste on monitor style as well, the MX239H/MX279H are simply beautiful. (I have 2 27" ones) :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Wed, 16 April 2014, 18:59:04

Just gotta say, sifo, you need more red in your life! Let it take over you :P even Mari has red on her glasses yo

Definitely recommend this guy, excellent communication and patience in dealing with his customers!

Ganbatte, bro!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37

Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:40:14

Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37

Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

I don't believe so. GH lube doesn't come with such a fine needle. I believe Sifo uses his own mix.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:42:02

Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:40:14

Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37
Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

I don't believe so. GH lube doesn't come with such a fine needle. I believe Sifo uses his own mix.

nope, mine came with that needle

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 20:08:59

Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:42:02

Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:40:14
Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37
Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

I don't believe so. GH lube doesn't come with such a fine needle. I believe Sifo uses his own mix.

nope, mine came with that needle

Mine came in a 2mm round needle ;_;

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 17 April 2014, 20:34:46

Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:40:14

Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37
Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

I don't believe so. GH lube doesn't come with such a fine needle. I believe Sifo uses his own mix.

I do use my own mix of RO59 if people request it, but the standard is 70/30 krytox in the beta GH lube kit mkawa gave me like over a year ago. I have my own needles but this one came with it.

It's a super effective and thin needle, I don't need to use a brush at all anymore.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 17 April 2014, 21:47:18

Too embarrassing to show photos of but I managed to ghetto fix a QFR's connector piece (the one on the actual PCB). The eyelets got ripped out along with the connector, but I managed to recomplete the circuit by trailing solder from the pins to the broken trace point :P typing on it now, seems to be working fine. Was a $5 repair job, was worried it would cost me more to fix it haha.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 17 April 2014, 21:49:52

Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 20:08:59

Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:42:02
Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:40:14
Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 17 April 2014, 19:33:37
Is that the GH lube? How do you effectively put it on? Squirt inside and then use the brush?

I don't believe so. GH lube doesn't come with such a fine needle. I believe Sifo uses his own mix.

nope, mine came with that needle

Mine came in a 2mm round needle ;_;

mine had like 3 different ones

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 23 April 2014, 15:58:12

Sifo, you beat me by a week :/

You're between 30 and 60 minutes drive from me (at a guess), and I was just about to write a post offering similar services. Hopefully there's room in the market for a little competition :P

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 24 April 2014, 15:14:31

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 17 April 2014, 21:47:18

Too embarrassing to show photos of but I managed to ghetto fix a QFR's connector piece (the one on the actual PCB). The eyelets got ripped out along with the connector, but I managed to recomplete the circuit by trailing solder from the pins to the broken trace point :P typing on it now, seems to be working fine. Was a $5 repair job, was worried it would cost me more to fix it haha.

Update on this I had to jumper wire the QFR connector directly to the pins on the controller. You can see where the old connector sat (pads got ripped off)

(http://i.imgur.com/kgPQYfP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/T9PsNdO.jpg)
I really need to get **** to clean off the flux...
(http://i.imgur.com/Kifo0hp.jpg)

Pretty sloppy on my part... but it works! (Trust me >_>)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: adrl on Thu, 24 April 2014, 16:24:32

That's my QFR board and can confirm, repair is successful!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 05 May 2014, 15:36:58

Quick bump, there seems to be a delay on the Duck boards I'm supposed to assemble so my queue is free right now ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 11 May 2014, 05:20:33

Stay tuned for the orion build ;D it's in town already

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Sun, 11 May 2014, 05:35:03

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 11 May 2014, 05:20:33

Stay tuned for the orion build ;D it's in town already

Canada post is only gonna move it on Monday :S

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 May 2014, 16:18:25

(http://i.imgur.com/yTyjREz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y1moWwz.jpg)

~~Stay tuned for the full build~~

Full build completed see OP

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Heezy on Tue, 13 May 2014, 01:32:46

Everyday! Girls day!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 13 May 2014, 08:38:03

Sifo I'll no doubt hit you up once I'm done collecting my parts [unless I can find something cheaper or closer than ON]
Love you. #legitballin'

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 08:47:28

Thanks guys ^_^ I gotta bring down another desk to do my work on now cuz mine's too cluttered thanks to the 61es. I plan to finish the Orion tonight and send it out tomorrow.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Tue, 13 May 2014, 10:47:00

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 08:47:28

Thanks guys ^_^ I gotta bring down another desk to do my work on now cuz mine's too cluttered thanks to the 61es. I plan to finish the Orion tonight and send it out tomorrow.

Kekekeke

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:12:29

(http://i.imgur.com/OkADNn5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nCe2LMh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rr4mp2Q.jpg)
(needs some light sanding)

Potato pics of clipping stabilizers... point and shoot can't do macro shots :( but you get the point

Gonna put this all into one post and have it organized better, heading out for now.

Full Orion in OP

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19

And here you have it folks:

(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\

Title: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:46:41

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19

And here you have it folks:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\

Have I ever told you I loved you?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: digi on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:54:22

Quote from: calvins1 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:46:41

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19
And here you have it folks:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\
Have I ever told you I loved you?

Is that your Orion Calvins? Awesome job Sifo, looks beast.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Wed, 14 May 2014, 00:01:07

Quote from: digi on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:54:22

Quote from: calvins1 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:46:41
Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19
And here you have it folks:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\
Have I ever told you I loved you?

Is that your Orion Calvins? Awesome job Sifo, looks beast.

I love how everyone just adds an s to my name, but yeah it is ^^
Sifo prob wants to hold onto it for a little longer though, and I don't blame him ;s

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 14 May 2014, 00:03:25

Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 00:01:07

Quote from: digi on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:54:22
Quote from: calvins1 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:46:41
Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19
And here you have it folks:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\
Have I ever told you I loved you?

Is that your Orion Calvins? Awesome job Sifo, looks beast.

I love how everyone just adds an s to my name, but yeah it is ^^
Sifo prob wants to hold onto it for a little longer though, and I don't blame him ;s

Pst, Sifo, mail it over to me first. ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: digi on Wed, 14 May 2014, 00:25:23

Quote from: calvins1 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 00:01:07

Quote from: digi on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:54:22
Quote from: calvins1 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:46:41
Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 23:30:19
And here you have it folks:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Okzvps2.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8kEgttM.jpg)

Some of the LEDs look orange but it's red :\
Have I ever told you I loved you?

Is that your Orion Calvins? Awesome job Sifo, looks beast.

I love how everyone just adds an s to my name, but yeah it is ^^
Sifo prob wants to hold onto it for a little longer though, and I don't blame him ;s

oh my bad, CALVIN :P

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 14 May 2014, 14:38:02

I have yet to find the time to put on caps and actually type on it. I'm behind schedule so I don't think I'll be doing that, I'd prefer to just get it out to Calvin asap. It was enough to have the pleasure of building it, I hope I can get myself a Viper or another Orion in the future.

Meanwhile, it looks like I'm gonna be building a kmac2 as well soon.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: pichu23 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 17:53:46

Awh what a nice keyboard! Just wondering when you clip the stabs off, does that include the space bars stabs as well ? :D
That clipped stab picture will help me when I fix mine :D

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 14 May 2014, 17:59:47

Quote from: pichu23 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 17:53:46

Awh what a nice keyboard! Just wondering when you clip the stabs off, does that include the space bars stabs as well ? :D
That clipped stab picture will help me when I fix mine :D

Yeah I do it for the spacebar too, but I don't think the spacebar matters as much for whether you clip them or not.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: pichu23 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 18:10:49

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 14 May 2014, 17:59:47

Quote from: pichu23 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 17:53:46
Awh what a nice keyboard! Just wondering when you clip the stabs off, does that include the space bars stabs as well ? :D
That clipped stab picture will help me when I fix mine :D

Yeah I do it for the spacebar too, but I don't think the spacebar matters as much for whether you clip them or not.

Yeah that's what I thought. :D thanks !

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:27:02

A little preview.
(http://i.imgur.com/uB4EsNb.png?1)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:47:46

Quote from: calvins1 on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:27:02

A little preview.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uB4EsNb.png?1)

Banana pic + blurry + 500x281 pixels wide. Calvin, step up your game. ;)

P.S. + 20" Acer TN Panel

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Sat, 17 May 2014, 02:08:29

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:47:46

Quote from: calvins1 on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:27:02
A little preview.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uB4EsNb.png?1)

Banana pic + blurry + 500x281 pixels wide. Calvin, step up your game. ;)

P.S. + 20" Acer TN Panel

I don't own a DSLR gdi

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 23 May 2014, 12:16:27

Hey guys I been super busy lately, so boards are still in queue. KMAC 2 and Lightsaver v1 coming soon as I try to wrap up some other projects not keyboard related :x

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 27 May 2014, 20:36:21

(http://i.imgur.com/rwKEW62.jpg)

Eventually™

KMAC 2 from Originative for customer

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16

Stayed up all night :X It is complete, KMAC 2:

(http://i.imgur.com/Ng1RTbU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/J7DgsqZ.jpg)

62g clears with RO-59

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 01 June 2014, 13:14:04

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16

Uncropped and unresized, Dropbox not playing nicely with img tags. Will fix later, too fucing tired

Sifo pls. Those images aren't direct links.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 02 June 2014, 20:15:50

Quote from: Zeal on Sun, 01 June 2014, 13:14:04

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16
Uncropped and unresized, Dropbox not playing nicely with img tags. Will fix later, too fucing tired

Sifo pls. Those images aren't direct links.

Fixed T_T dropboxed cuz was lazy

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: CK Briefs on Mon, 02 June 2014, 20:59:52

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16

Stayed up all night :X It is complete, KMAC 2:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ng1RTbU.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/J7DgsqZ.jpg)

62g clears with RO-59

I'm jelly of the red backplate :(

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: pichu23 on Mon, 02 June 2014, 22:09:49

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16

Stayed up all night :X It is complete, KMAC 2:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ng1RTbU.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/J7DgsqZ.jpg)

62g clears with RO-59

Noice ghpad behind there :p

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 02 June 2014, 23:44:24

Quote from: pichu23 on Mon, 02 June 2014, 22:09:49

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 01 June 2014, 12:57:16
Stayed up all night :X It is complete, KMAC 2:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ng1RTbU.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/J7DgsqZ.jpg)

62g clears with RO-59

Noice ghpad behind there :p

will get to that eventually, I assembled all the smd stuff but it's not detecting on my computer even with the bootloader switch so I gave up for now

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 07 June 2014, 21:46:59

(http://i.imgur.com/C6J3evP.jpg)

??

ETA: SOON

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Alex528 on Sun, 08 June 2014, 21:48:59

A bit off topic, but is that a pink Lamy Safari I see?~

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 08 June 2014, 21:49:50

Quote from: Alex528 on Sun, 08 June 2014, 21:48:59

A bit off topic, but is that a pink Lamy Safari I see?~

Ya son

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Sat, 14 June 2014, 19:51:59

Bam!

Ergo-dox in queue :D Thanks Sifo for taking on the Poker plate also, am stoked!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: dante on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:32:59

Sifo: Any problems with putting Kailh switches in a Gon? :p

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Kayla on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:35:50

Quote from: dante on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:32:59

Sifo: Any problems with putting Kailh switches in a Gon? :p

Kailh needs to make pink switches. :p

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:43:49

Quote from: dante on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:32:59

Sifo: Any problems with putting Kailh switches in a Gon? :p

Would like to see that ;D .

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 14 June 2014, 23:13:29

Quote from: dante on Sat, 14 June 2014, 22:32:59

Sifo: Any problems with putting Kailh switches in a Gon? :p

I mean I have a personal problem with not liking them but that won't stop me from assembling a board with them for you.

Can't guarantee I won't accidentally break a few switches though since I heard they're so prone to damage

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: elton5354 on Sat, 14 June 2014, 23:15:14

Where can I buy some?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 16 June 2014, 01:51:26

red KMAC is completed, will move onto ergo dox and poker 2. I added a disclaimer about any damage or accidents that may occur while your board(s) is/are in my hands. Basically I'll do my best to make things right, I'm not doing this to make money but more so to help out anyone who needs it.

Quick before and after pics will be posted when I awake, I'm exhausted.

EDIT: Pics up in first post :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: avtar on Tue, 17 June 2014, 22:20:06

Sifo offered to meet up with me because I was curious to know what 62g clear switches felt like and ended up bringing along his crazy awesome boards. A few weeks later I requested that he assemble two KMACs for me. He went out of his way to source parts so that I didn't have to order stuff online and pay more in international shipping charges. He's a stand-up dude and you should get in touch with him if you need anything done :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 01 July 2014, 16:08:22

Canada Day bump! Will finish everything in the upcoming week.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:50:51

(http://i.imgur.com/oZvnS7V.jpg)

GSimon's ergo dox is done!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 03 July 2014, 20:13:57

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 03 July 2014, 19:50:51

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/oZvnS7V.jpg)

GSimon's ergo dox is done!

Looks awesome! Can't wait to try er out. I have a few Ergo-Dox sets waiting for it also :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: luisbg on Thu, 03 July 2014, 21:02:16

That looks awesome! Jealous.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:25:54

(http://i.imgur.com/nGJB6ih.jpg)

GSimon's Poker II plate swap :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:30:57

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:25:54

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nGJB6ih.jpg)

GSimon's Poker II plate swap :)

Yay! Looks sweet, I like the shiny finish in the backdrop. :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:32:05

I also realized I did the tab and \| wrong, don't have to bug me about it :P I'm tired.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:34:05

Was too busy looking at the Bunz key to notice haha

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: luisbg on Wed, 09 July 2014, 13:13:19

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 09 July 2014, 00:32:05

I also realized I did the tab and \| wrong, don't have to bug me about it :P I'm tired.

It happens. Great work! :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:45:24

Picked up the boards yesterday!

Potato Pic Preview, until there's better light to take pics tomorrow.
(http://i.imgur.com/xGYMmc1.png)

Sifo did a great job with the boards! The Ergodox looks great as does the Poker with the new plate (am typing on it now, been a while! I missed it...)

Was able to stop by his place and check out his boards, had to of course see the GON board with the Miami set. Was cool too see his collection of artisan keys also, having never seen a Clack or Bro Cap until then. We hung out for a bit and had a small Canadian Keycon haha.

Overall really happy with the results, was good to talk to someone else about mechanical keyboards for once and actually be able to talk about topics that would be too obscure or geeky for most people IRL. Thanks Dude!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:46:28

The real question now is, which of those keysets will you put on the ergo dox

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:49:41

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:46:28

The real question now is, which of those keysets will you put on the ergo dox

All four! (technically 3, yellow/white alphas from Penumbra) Will mix it up to start, use the Calm Depth Ergo mods on one side, Penumbra Ergo mods on the other, 23 commando alphas on one hand...then not sure haha. Will try a few variations.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: luisbg on Mon, 14 July 2014, 09:23:44

Quote from: GSimon on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:49:41

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 13 July 2014, 20:46:28
The real question now is, which of those keysets will you put on the ergo dox

All four! (technically 3, yellow/white alphas from Penumbra) Will mix it up to start, use the Calm Depth Ergo mods on one side, Penumbra Ergo mods on the other, 23 commando alphas on one hand...then not sure haha. Will try a few variations.

Nice. Very nice.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 14 July 2014, 11:51:46

Better pics!

(http://i.imgur.com/YwqVIes.jpg)

http://imgur.com/gallery/Mybps

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: luisbg on Mon, 14 July 2014, 12:07:26

Quote from: GSimon on Mon, 14 July 2014, 11:51:46

Better pics!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YwqVIes.jpg)

http://imgur.com/gallery/Mybps

Killer keycaps. So cool.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 14 July 2014, 12:13:35

Quote from: luisbg on Mon, 14 July 2014, 12:07:26

Killer keycaps. So cool.

Thanks man! Really fond of the SA profile (if that wasn't apparent already XD). Happy to have some other sets to worth with and try out.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:18:07

I'm quite backed on orders right now, especially with my summer course taking up the majority of my time.

(http://i.imgur.com/8sLtmfU.jpg)

I'm still taking orders til the end of this month, and then I'm taking 2 weeks off towards the end of August. After that regular school will have started up again so we'll see if I can ease into getting a couple of boards done.

Thanks everyone for your continued support thus far <3

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Hundrakia on Wed, 16 July 2014, 23:29:24

Man. If you're in AB, I definitely want to ensnare some form of tutelage from you. Excellent work so far! And from a Canadian!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 21 July 2014, 22:44:23

Will be resuming orders now that TI is over... but my summer course finals is this week so it'll take a little longer :(

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Heezy on Tue, 22 July 2014, 08:47:17

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 16 July 2014, 15:18:07

I'm quite backed on orders right now, especially with my summer course taking up the majority of my time.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8sLtmfU.jpg)

I'm still taking orders til the end of this month, and then I'm taking 2 weeks off towards the end of August. After that regular school will have started up again so we'll see if I can ease into getting a couple of boards done.

Thanks everyone for your continued support thus far <3

What board is that? The red one.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:08:06

KMAC LE

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Heezy on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:25:26

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:08:06

KMAC LE

It looks so shiny. o_o

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:26:13

Quote from: trynds on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:25:26

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:08:06
KMAC LE

It looks so shiny. o_o

Aluminum tends to shine under fluorescent lights ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:30:07

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:26:13

Quote from: trynds on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:25:26
Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 22 July 2014, 12:08:06
KMAC LE

It looks so shiny. o_o
Aluminum tends to shine under fluorescent lights ^_^

Shine bright like a diamond, son

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Heezy on Tue, 22 July 2014, 16:51:12

so shiny and sexy :llama:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: vigilantxvx on Sat, 26 July 2014, 11:49:35

You should PM me about assembling an ergodox for me. :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:29:36

(http://i.imgur.com/IrKq222.jpg)

Teaser.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Hundrakia on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:48:06

Sifo, just a quick question: do you have any insight on what the best place to source components is for Canadians? I'm looking for some purple LED's and was hoping to avoid shipping hell xD

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:49:28

Quote from: Hundrakia on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:48:06

Sifo, just a quick question: do you have any insight on what the best place to source components is for Canadians? I'm looking for some purple LED's and was hoping to avoid shipping hell xD

LEDs I always go for the ones on eBay from Hong Kong, it takes a while but they've stepped up their postal service lately. Have never had issues in the past and they're cheap.

Other parts I do bulk orders in waves from mouser to save on shipping :/

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Hundrakia on Tue, 29 July 2014, 01:01:55

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:49:28

Quote from: Hundrakia on Tue, 29 July 2014, 00:48:06
Sifo, just a quick question: do you have any insight on what the best place to source components is for Canadians? I'm looking for some purple LED's and was hoping to avoid shipping hell xD
LEDs I always go for the ones on eBay from Hong Kong, it takes a while but they've stepped up their postal service lately. Have never had issues in the past and they're cheap.

Other parts I do bulk orders in waves from mouser to save on shipping :/

Wow, thank you for the information! I've ordered a few things from eBay over there, I was just being impatient.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 30 July 2014, 03:38:48

(http://i.imgur.com/PsyBUP7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sENHLhp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/li0X71g.jpg)

And it's done! If you want one head on over to http://gonskeyboardworks.com and I can build you one ;)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 03:48:46

P.S. if any one sends me a Viper/Eagle to assemble I'll do 15% off total before shipping because I'd really like to see one.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61227.msg1419742#msg1419742 Get on it!

And I've updated the OP with some more pictures.

(http://i.imgur.com/VCNoUX3.jpg)

Current workload has been moved (safely) onto the floor because I ran out of desk space (ask GSimon rofl).

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 31 July 2014, 10:49:52

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 03:48:46

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/VCNoUX3.jpg)

Current workload has been moved (safely) onto the floor because I ran out of desk space (ask GSimon rofl).

This is true XD my Alps boards were the tipping point. Hope you get some Viper/Eagle orders in! had contemplated getting one but I'm over my head in boards and unfinished projects.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:31:08

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 03:48:46

P.S. if any one sends me a Viper/Eagle to assemble I'll do 15% off total before shipping because I'd really like to see one.

I ordered a Viper, if I just needed switches, stabs and LEDs installed, what would I owe you?

I have all the parts.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:33:30

Quote from: tjweir on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:31:08

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 03:48:46
P.S. if any one sends me a Viper/Eagle to assemble I'll do 15% off total before shipping because I'd really like to see one.

I ordered a Viper, if I just needed switches, stabs and LEDs installed, what would I owe you?

I have all the parts.

After the discount, $17 CAD ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: tjweir on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:52:19

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:33:30

After the discount, $17 CAD ^_^

Whereabouts are you in Canuckistan? I'm in Toronto.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:52:41

Quote from: tjweir on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:52:19

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:33:30
After the discount, $17 CAD ^_^

Whereabouts are you in Canuckistan? I'm in Toronto.

I am Toronto as well, East York region right outside Main Station.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: tjweir on Fri, 01 August 2014, 08:56:51

Quote from: Sifo on Fri, 01 August 2014, 07:52:41

I am Toronto as well, East York region right outside Main Station.

Rad, when my Viper arrives I'll message you.

Thanks!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 03 August 2014, 10:52:31

(http://i.imgur.com/Sg0VS4hh.jpg)

Happy customer ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:03:00

Orders currently closed. Vacation from August 27 to September 3rd, and kinda swamped finishing up the orders I currently have. If I've discussed in a PM with you already, then no need to worry I still have you down for whatever work I promised to do for you ^_^ thanks everyone for the support

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services! WILL BE BACK IN SEPTEMBER
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 07 September 2014, 04:21:07

Snip.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard assembly/modding services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 09 April 2015, 15:34:09

Testing the waters.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard assembly/modding services! I'M BACK
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 09 April 2015, 23:14:13

HI SIFO.

If I was Canadian I would send you all my boards. Eh.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard assembly/modding services! I'M BACK
Post by: eten on Sat, 11 April 2015, 19:35:17

PM sent.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard assembly/modding services! I'M BACK
Post by: slip84 on Sat, 11 April 2015, 23:15:20

I currently don't have a soldering iron and would like to get some black switches off a weird board I have. I'm local in the GTA. How much would you charge to remove 59 switches?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard assembly/modding services! I'M BACK
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 12 April 2015, 15:08:20

Hello everyone I've had a terribly busy weekend with fixing up my own computer as well as a buddy's. If I haven't gotten back to you please PM me!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: trigun0x2 on Wed, 15 April 2015, 10:13:40

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 03 August 2014, 10:52:31

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Sg0VS4hh.jpg)

Happy customer ^_^

Jesus Christ. That is intense.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services! I'M BACK
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 17 April 2015, 16:03:24

Er temporarily out of service because my soldapult broke. I'll update the thread back to its former glory to advertise and hype things up while I try to get my **** back together I guess. Stay tuned!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services! I'M BACK
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 17 April 2015, 19:55:39

(http://i.imgur.com/jCFVVbz.jpg)

octagon done ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services! TEMP OUT OF SERVICE (waiting for soldapult)
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 04 May 2015, 14:30:48

BACK IN BUSINESS BOYS

Send me a PM if interested in having something done :D

Still been too lazy to update the OP.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: ttzhou on Mon, 04 May 2015, 14:45:05

PM'd with a quote request :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: retainerbox on Tue, 05 May 2015, 13:46:52

Also PM'd! :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 06 May 2015, 17:43:30

Everyone replied to hopefully, I'm still free as of now for any immediate projects!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 19 May 2015, 22:06:51

Still alive just haven't been visiting as much.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 05 June 2015, 23:35:55

New ****ty res banner. Still around

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Rodgaroon on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:55:51

Sifo, chances are i'm going to purchase a Kustom in the near future (i guess on GH that means 6-12 months) anyways I was wondering if you were in the GTA?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:56:58

Quote from: Rodgaroon on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:55:51

Sifo, chances are i'm going to purchase a Kustom in the near future (i guess on GH that means 6-12 months) anyways I was wondering if you were in the GTA?

Yes, East York ^_^

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 18 July 2015, 18:25:49

I should have an update by the end of tonight for a certain someone ;)

edit: something came up. Tomorrow!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Rodgaroon on Sat, 18 July 2015, 22:57:53

Quote from: Sifo on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:56:58

Quote from: Rodgaroon on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:55:51
Sifo, chances are i'm going to purchase a Kustom in the near future (i guess on GH that means 6-12 months) anyways I was wondering if you were in the GTA?

Yes, East York ^_^

Oh ok cool. Well i wouldn't want stickers or lube. just whatever MX cheery and LEDs. before I pick something I will get in contact with you and we can talks dollars.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 18 July 2015, 23:08:55

(http://i.imgur.com/8We6Ykb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KVJ6cZ3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2QIev5g.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vMtJBNy.jpg)

(Keycaps are mine, hopefully ttzhou puts on something nicer.)

Very beautiful board, great ergo clears to type on (done by GON himself). I've built 3 GONs now and eachh time it's a pleasure.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: ttzhou on Sat, 18 July 2015, 23:23:44

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 18 July 2015, 23:08:55

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(http://i.imgur.com/KVJ6cZ3.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/2QIev5g.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/vMtJBNy.jpg)

(Keycaps are mine, hopefully ttzhou puts on something nicer.)

Very beautiful board, great ergo clears to type on (done by GON himself). I've built 3 GONs now and eachh time it's a pleasure.

Will you have my children?

They might look half as good as that board. Thanks soooo much Sifo - you are the MAN.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Rodgaroon on Sun, 19 July 2015, 16:16:13

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 18 July 2015, 23:08:55

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(http://i.imgur.com/8We6Ykb.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/KVJ6cZ3.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/2QIev5g.jpg)

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(http://i.imgur.com/vMtJBNy.jpg)

(Keycaps are mine, hopefully ttzhou puts on something nicer.)

Very beautiful board, great ergo clears to type on (done by GON himself). I've built 3 GONs now and eachh time it's a pleasure.

Amazing work.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 21 July 2015, 20:30:42

Guys legit I'm going to get myself organized and completely revamp the OP and also add a google form for easier requests. Soon TM

Title: Re: [CANADA] Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 22 July 2015, 20:47:31

Quick bump for my services with video. I'm going to copy lastpilot and add a request form and what not. Might make my own website idk. But orders are open at the moment!

Geekhack's new embedded video thing is annoying...

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 23 July 2015, 00:30:33

OK GUYS I FINALLY RE DID THE OP! CHECK IT OUT! :D Pictures of previous work have been re uploaded, and the google docs form is now live for anyone who wants something done.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Johan on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:01:23

That keyboard is way too sexy :S

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: ttzhou on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:12:14

Quote from: Johan on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:01:23

That keyboard is way too sexy :S

It's ALL MINE.

The sexiness hurts a bit when I consider how much it cost.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Dreamre on Thu, 23 July 2015, 19:09:59

Quote from: ttzhou on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:12:14

Quote from: Johan on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:01:23
That keyboard is way too sexy :S

It's ALL MINE.

The sexiness hurts a bit when I consider how much it cost.

Don't worry, it won't be the last :))!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: demik on Thu, 23 July 2015, 19:15:19

Quote from: ttzhou on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:12:14

Quote from: Johan on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:01:23
That keyboard is way too sexy :S

It's ALL MINE.

The sexiness hurts a bit when I consider how much it cost.

Think of it like a top tier hooker. Yeah, its expensive, but you'll probably never get that chance again.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: ttzhou on Thu, 23 July 2015, 20:05:14

Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 23 July 2015, 19:09:59

Quote from: ttzhou on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:12:14
Quote from: Johan on Thu, 23 July 2015, 15:01:23
That keyboard is way too sexy :S

It's ALL MINE.

The sexiness hurts a bit when I consider how much it cost.

Don't worry, it won't be the last :))!

Yep, gotta sell some stuff to get a Novatouch. I actually liked it's feel more than the Realforce.

*fists raised*

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 25 July 2015, 20:56:48

Had the pleasure of assembling an Atreus for platypus.

(http://i.imgur.com/ze2zRDs.jpg)

Was doing some switches before pizza arrived, stock clears.

(http://i.imgur.com/86YMKcL.jpg)

The plate makes for a great lubing station.

(http://i.imgur.com/djdXNsz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Gg1e8IK.jpg)

Was really disappointed that it wasn't blue.

(http://i.imgur.com/x3FwLOV.jpg)

Microcontroller was tough to do by hand... I ended up ruining the one platypus provided and went out and bought one to replace for him. It was only partially my fault to be honest. Oh and I didn't get any pics of doing the diodes, breezed through those super fast. I triple checked them afterwards and fixed them up to look nice, don't worry.

(http://i.imgur.com/has5O9L.jpg)

This was the first try.

(http://i.imgur.com/szzbuh6.jpg)

So here was the first problem I encountered after figuring out how to upload the firmware on Windows (thanks dfj for the help xD)

I soldered on the PCB upside down... whoops. Damn symmetrical layouts.

(http://i.imgur.com/NgOPG64.jpg)

But then while rebuilding I noticed something... there's an awful lot of flex in the PCB. The controller doesn't have enough clearance! So I thought maybe I installed it the wrong way or messed up. This is when I ruined one of the eyelets and had to go buy a new one. Thankfully there's a local store and they're not too expensive.

(http://i.imgur.com/yMYbxUw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZtpRD33.jpg)

****ty lighting pics of my 2nd try at the controller. It got better I think... and at least it didn't take 2 hours figuring out how to program it.

Unfortunately the flex problem still persisted. I soldered it as CLOSE AS I POSSIBLY COULD to the keyboard PCB and the plate still wouldn't sit nicely! It flexes a LITTLE bit now and some switches aren't in all the way because they simply can't be... I don't know if this is just me nitpicking or what, but I normally want things to be absolutely perfect. Anyway after I couldn't figure it out I just accepted that this was the best it could get and soldered all the switches in.

(http://i.imgur.com/WRCiUGJ.jpg)

It functions perfectly fine and doesn't feel strange, none of the switches visibly stick out further than the others... the glossy acrylic is a little dirty though.

(http://i.imgur.com/14jXZld.jpg)

I don't have DSAs so I had to throw on some DCS. The switches FeelsGoodMan. Oh and also the USB was pretty tight fit so... it means the plate and controller are seated as low as they can be.

Was probably the hardest time I ever had building a keyboard... was not expecting this much trouble haha but a good learning experience...

Also big shoutout to those who stopped by the stream :P I streamed myself assembling the Atreus today and got a few viewers, hope everyone learned something and/or had fun!

oh and no typing video for this one... way too hard.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 28 July 2015, 15:39:04

Did some cleaning of Vintage blacks, preparing to go into that red KMAC you see once I get a PCB from GON. Lubing up next once they dry.

(http://i.imgur.com/IO4725q.jpg)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: ttzhou on Wed, 29 July 2015, 09:18:18

My "super quick" review of Sifo and the board he built (GON Acrylic TKL):

Text Review:

Background:

This board, along with a hopefully soon Novatouch once I sell off some of my other boards to fund it, is my endgame setup. I knew it would be my endgame the moment I saw the "original", b7ad's GON Acrylic, which this is basically a carbon copy of (sorry, no originality here). The LEDs matched my Linux terminal colours exactly, the flathead screws and the whole "fresh out of the shop" feel was perfect and it was love at first sight.

I knew that to have a perfect board I would need to assemble it properly, since GON doesn't offer assembly of acrylic. At the time I only knew of Margo's assembly services, but the lovely exchange rate and Canada's super affordable shipping rates [/sarcasm] dissuaded me from shipping to UK.

Luckily I had begun checking out geekhack at the time and saw Sifo's artisan services, so sent him a PM and the rest is history. Probably one of the best choices I've ever made (not saying I've made many good ones in my life, but beside the point).

Review

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Build Quality:

Some credit has to go to GON for making some of the best tuned switches... ever. He's getting a bit of flak from people over delayed orders, but it says a lot about how good the man is when everyone stops complaining once they have received it. I will still wholeheartedly recommend GON, he's a very patient, great guy when you talk to him... just multiply advertised wait time by four before you make your decision.

However, I give my main credit to Sifo for assembling the board so well as to do the switches the proper justice. His attention to detail is excellent and all the switches are perfectly aligned. I know this because my BSP Olivetti, which is known for having crooked keys, is *uniformly* crooked (BSP QC is crapppp but the texture is worth the pain) when placed on. Just to be sure, I put on my Vortex set and everything lined up exactly flush.

The board's frame is assembled perfectly, screws aligned flush, alu feet level. If I *had* to nitpick one thing it's that he put the stick on rubber feet (not the ones on the alu feet, there are two other ones you put at the other end of the board) slightly misaligned, but that's just my OCD and it has no discernible effect, I just think honest reviews should cover *all* bases.

10/10

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Service/Communication:

I think this is the most important part of "reviewing" someone - their work is important, but more important is how well they communicate and let you know about your product. In this area, Sifo gets an 11/10. He replied all my PMs and texts promptly, but what was most impressive is that he PM'd me and told me exactly how the build was going and issues he encountered.

In particular, he mentioned that the aluminum housing layers did not align flush, but he tried many times to get them to line up. I probably would have never noticed if he did not told me, though even now that I know, I don't even think about it - it's that small of an "issue". The fact that he was willing to alert me about a "negative" aspect of his work that is fairly unnoticeable was a welcome sign of honesty and one of the things I value in folks. Too many times I've been burned on Kijiji or mechmarket from people who "forget" to mention minor defects - even though they make no difference, I really value full disclosure and I do it in all my own sales.

Furthermore, during our correspondence, I realized I forgot to ask him to clip the stabilizers, after he had finished assembling. He willingly went back and figured out a way to clip them (luckily, GON's plate design is genius and he was able to avoid desoldering), and even lubed the wires with his own lube. Best part was he did it all free of charge, notifying me right away when it was finished.

11/10 Son of a ***** even let me try his TH600 when I came to pick up my board! :thumb:

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The board itself (feel, use, look, software):

Acrylic is one of those materials that don't look great... until you light it up with LEDs. It's the main reason I chose acrylic (also, to save money T_T). In that respect, when the board is on full LED, it is god-tier. I'm huge on aesthetics and this board satisfies me completely.

Feel-wise, the switches are stellar. I was extremely impressed by Topre at the meetup, but I still think Ergo-clear 62g wins my heart. It's still not quite as "smooth/buttery" as Topre, but it just feels so... right. Where Topre gives each individual press a great feel, Ergo-Clears feel effortless - I can maintain a typing rhythm much better and the feel of the smooth lubed switch accompanied by the satisfying "clack" of the downstroke... Amazing. I still notice no difference with stickers, but it came included with the switch, and it doesn't make it feel worse, so can't complain.

The frame itself feels really good. Even though it's acrylic, there's a hefty weight to it, about the same as my TEX aluminum Poker II. There is some slight flex if you push super hard on the middle, but then again, so does my Cherry G80-3000 at work. I never actually type that hard to create that flex anyway. During normal (and even fast typing), the frame is rock solid, with no flex at all.

My only gripe is it's really freaking hard to find linux support for NerD_config and the board seems to have problem when booting directly into linux through syslinux. Probably affects only 0.1% of us since the rest of you are windows using plebs, but just something to keep in mind if you have read this far and are deciding on getting a GON.

9.5/10

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Pics:

Still waiting on Ivan's R4 PBT and exchange rate to go down so I can get some doubleshot keys from elitekeyboards.

I love this board so much I took it to work for a long typing session. I've used it for about two days now, long enough to get a feel for it.

(http://i.imgur.com/unjYG0V.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1TmQPnp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BVXvmp1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hTAx8WP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/f4Z3S4n.jpg?1)

tl;dr: If you are in GTA and are incurably lazy like me or don't have good soldering equipment, Sifo is a superb choice for your assembly services.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 29 July 2015, 16:18:53

Lubed 87 switches in 1.75 hours... not bad? Stock lubed vintage blacks.

(http://i.imgur.com/W7aI2IG.jpg)

Any buyers for this beauty once I get a PCB for it?

(http://i.imgur.com/qDTzez1.jpg)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: filphil on Wed, 29 July 2015, 17:18:11

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 29 July 2015, 16:18:53

Lubed 87 switches in 1.75 hours... not bad? Stock lubed vintage blacks.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/W7aI2IG.jpg)

Any buyers for this beauty once I get a PCB for it?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qDTzez1.jpg)

*Messaging intensifies*

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Dreamre on Wed, 29 July 2015, 22:45:59

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 29 July 2015, 16:18:53

Lubed 87 switches in 1.75 hours... not bad? Stock lubed vintage blacks.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/W7aI2IG.jpg)

Any buyers for this beauty once I get a PCB for it?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qDTzez1.jpg)

Sell me the housing ;).

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: filphil on Thu, 30 July 2015, 00:30:09

Quote from: Dreamre on Wed, 29 July 2015, 22:45:59

Quote from: Sifo on Wed, 29 July 2015, 16:18:53
Lubed 87 switches in 1.75 hours... not bad? Stock lubed vintage blacks.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/W7aI2IG.jpg)

Any buyers for this beauty once I get a PCB for it?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qDTzez1.jpg)

Sell me the housing ;).

But... I want the board from sifo :(

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 30 July 2015, 01:41:43

Now that the KMAC is taken care of (at least for now I don't have to worry about it until gon gets moving)

I have a super interesting and cool project I wanna work on. Will probably put up a thread in making stuff together forum... if it's doable. Something that'll make cpt real proud, but shocked and possibly disgusted at the same time. But probably not gonna happen cuz I'm lazy :D

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: filphil on Thu, 30 July 2015, 19:05:18

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 30 July 2015, 01:41:43

Now that the KMAC is taken care of (at least for now I don't have to worry about it until gon gets moving)

I have a super interesting and cool project I wanna work on. Will probably put up a thread in making stuff together forum... if it's doable. Something that'll make cpt real proud, but shocked and possibly disgusted at the same time. But probably not gonna happen cuz I'm lazy :D

I believe in you.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 01 August 2015, 15:21:42

I finally bought a tripod adapter for my phone guys, it only took me a year and a half! Now my pictures won't be nearly as **** and I can use it instead of my webcam for when I'm streaming/recording videos :)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 03 August 2015, 21:35:41

http://sifo.ca

i'm too lazy lol don't expect much

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: digi on Mon, 03 August 2015, 21:36:13

at least you got the domain name :cool:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sent on Mon, 03 August 2015, 21:39:48

Soooooon. :))

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 04 August 2015, 07:27:14

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 18 July 2015, 23:08:55

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8We6Ykb.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KVJ6cZ3.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2QIev5g.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/vMtJBNy.jpg)

(Keycaps are mine, hopefully ttzhou puts on something nicer.)

Very beautiful board, great ergo clears to type on (done by GON himself). I've built 3 GONs now and eachh time it's a pleasure.

damn
this is a board I've been thinking of trying to organise post MGSV, it looks really really nice

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 09 August 2015, 21:27:43

I'm back again now that TI is over...

Still taking orders, I do have a phantom build incoming.

Also follow my stream where I stream all my builds :D should be desoldering my GON very soon :)

http://twitch.sifo.ca

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: filphil on Sun, 09 August 2015, 22:55:48

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 09 August 2015, 21:27:43

I'm back again now that TI is over...

Still taking orders, I do have a phantom build incoming.

Also follow my stream where I stream all my builds :D should be desoldering my GON very soon :)

http://twitch.sifo.ca

Let me know when you build the KMAC so that I can watch. I'll pm you

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 11 August 2015, 13:35:36

(http://i.imgur.com/gLUfxcK.jpg)

Some Phantom stuff here, just waiting on the final components. Sky Blue LEDs are going in the GON.

Will stream KMAC NerD PCB prep once I deliver this Atreus! Should be short stream today, all I have to do are diodes.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 11 August 2015, 14:28:08

(http://i.imgur.com/FVvggmS.jpg)

hate this hobby

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 20 August 2015, 15:49:19

going out and then when I'm home I'll stream hopefully the entire kmac build. no eta I've got a lot of errands

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 20 August 2015, 19:15:04

Stream cancelled, am missing some stuff :P silly me. Tomorrow I try!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 21 August 2015, 18:17:12

BUILDING THIS KMAC HELL YEA

http://twitch.sifo.ca

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: mbrown559 on Fri, 21 August 2015, 18:53:22

Sifo, your work is amazing. I wish I lived in Canadaland just so you could work on my boards lol. I also saw you on tenfastfingers the otherday.. Man you are fast :eek:. I'm stuck around ~120 wpm.

I look forward to watching the stream of the kmac.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:27:09

lol kmac a bit of a train wreck but we did it!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (Taking a break)
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 06 September 2015, 22:41:58

(http://i.imgur.com/b8b8Lo8.jpg)

Finished up Phantom.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JaTyMT.jpg)

Fixed my KMAC...

I'm on break for a bit guys :P

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (Taking a break)
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 11 September 2015, 14:58:01

Hey I watched you build a KMAC(I think? Don't quite remember) on twitch!

Haha good stuff :thumb:

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (Taking a break)
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 11 September 2015, 15:05:28

Quote from: switchnollie on Fri, 11 September 2015, 14:58:01

Hey I watched you build a KMAC(I think? Don't quite remember) on twitch!

Haha good stuff :thumb:

Hi, indeed that was me. It's fixed now and fully working ^^ you can check my signature.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:04:04

Currently available to take 1 ASSEMBLY order. I don't have the equipment or time to do any modding that involves desoldering. Since I have a real job now orders may experience longer turnaround times, or I may not be able to finish them at all and will cover returning everything to you.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: ttzhou on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:50:25

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:04:04

Since I have a real job now

Professional keyboard assembler? :p

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:38:51

Quote from: ttzhou on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:50:25

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 06 October 2015, 22:04:04
Since I have a real job now

Professional keyboard assembler? :p

That would be too stressful...

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:40:50

Nice to see you up and running again Sifo! even if it is in a limited capacity...

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:45:56

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:40:50

Nice to see you up and running again Sifo! even if it is in a limited capacity...

Much slower. Thankfully Canadian demand for services isn't as much as USA... I hear Hoff/JD/LastPilot are all backlogged to death.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 23:31:07

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:45:56

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:40:50
Nice to see you up and running again Sifo! even if it is in a limited capacity...

Much slower. Thankfully Canadian demand for services isn't as much as USA... I hear Hoff/JD/LastPilot are all backlogged to death.

I've been thinking about getting into the biz... maybe I'll open up the market a bit. I need a slightly larger resume though I think.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 10 October 2015, 23:35:10

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 23:31:07

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:45:56
Quote from: trenzafeeds on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:40:50
Nice to see you up and running again Sifo! even if it is in a limited capacity...

Much slower. Thankfully Canadian demand for services isn't as much as USA... I hear Hoff/JD/LastPilot are all backlogged to death.
I've been thinking about getting into the biz... maybe I'll open up the market a bit. I need a slightly larger resume though I think.

lol my resume was only personal boards when I started. As long as you can build yourself nice keyboards, you can do it for others and they'll appreciate that.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: pesky brat on Tue, 13 October 2015, 20:42:34

Hey all! I recently had a Filco MJ1 modded by Sifo so here's my short review. Unfortunately no pics right now because I'm waiting on a cable from mimic and a few other small things to finish it up.

Sifo is super cool and friendly, I was kinda nervous as it was my first time meeting another geekhacker in person but that passed quickly after we started talking. I came to his side of town for drop it off, and he came to mine to deliver it back to me which was really nice of him.

I am very impressed by his work as well. To be fair I don't really have anything to compare it too, but it looks and feels phenomenal and I couldn't be happier. Sifo clearly puts time into his work and has excellent attention to detail.

Pricing was super fair too, it was nice to be charged in Canadian for once especially considering how crappy our dollar is atm. Turnaround was really fast (work was done within 3 days IIRC), although as Sifo mentioned that is liable to increase so don't expect to get the same speed in the future.

Overall, dealing with Sifo was a great experience and I would definitely recommend him to fellow Canadians for keyboard services.

Thanks Sifo!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Roner on Sat, 14 November 2015, 03:32:26

Hey guys, Not much to say other than he did a fantastic job on my Phantom and also helped me piece together some bits and answered all my questions!

Would recommend and use his services again if needed another board done

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 01 December 2015, 06:03:50

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: trenzafeeds on Tue, 01 December 2015, 10:29:03

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 01 December 2015, 06:03:50

hi

Does this mean you're back

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 01 December 2015, 10:30:58

Don't think so. I just needed to find some mx black springs for a friend. I still check in on you guys once in a while.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 02 December 2015, 00:43:28

i like your new avatar sifo

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 03 December 2015, 06:53:10

Thanks yo. Mari will be watching over you guys the next little while and will tell me if I should return or not.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 22 December 2015, 00:39:56

Just so you guys know this still exists, but you can check out meow a cat's thread if you're west coast or if I ever get super swamped.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76312.0

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 08 January 2016, 04:45:11

Still alive, just not actively advertising since my time is precious :*

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: meow a cat on Fri, 08 January 2016, 09:07:34

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 22 December 2015, 00:39:56

Just so you guys know this still exists, but you can check out meow a cat's thread if you're west coast or if I ever get super swamped.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76312.0

I didn't see this until now, big thanks Sifo! Much, much appreciated. :-*

My order queue is empty at the moment, if anyone needs something Sifo isn't available to do, feel free to let me know.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 27 January 2016, 23:51:13

Still around

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 27 January 2016, 23:52:15

Solder my Orion if you're desperate for work.
I have the SMDs you need.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services! (SLOWLY TAKING ORDERS)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 09 February 2016, 19:34:40

retired

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 28 May 2016, 02:24:35

reopened, I'm broke. Will not desolder Korean customs.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 06 June 2016, 00:41:50

I was gonna update something but I forgot so bump I guess. I'm poor help T_T

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: masterbei on Mon, 06 June 2016, 11:00:02

Quote from: Sifo on Mon, 06 June 2016, 00:41:50

I was gonna update something but I forgot so bump I guess. I'm poor help T_T

Hey I sent you a PM :)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: TeeBaginDragon on Wed, 08 June 2016, 13:43:08

Pm'ing!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: edge226 on Sun, 12 June 2016, 08:24:59

I tossed you a PM.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Moistgun on Sun, 12 June 2016, 08:36:04

Whats the cost to have you type fast as hell on my keyboard, and send it back to me?

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:47:57

Quote from: Moistgun on Sun, 12 June 2016, 08:36:04

Whats the cost to have you type fast as hell on my keyboard, and send it back to me?

$3.50 + shipping and handling

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Bromono on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:54:05

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:47:57

Quote from: Moistgun on Sun, 12 June 2016, 08:36:04
Whats the cost to have you type fast as hell on my keyboard, and send it back to me?

$3.50 + shipping and handling

Was expecting $4.20

disappointed

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:55:01

Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:54:05

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 12 June 2016, 16:47:57
Quote from: Moistgun on Sun, 12 June 2016, 08:36:04
Whats the cost to have you type fast as hell on my keyboard, and send it back to me?

$3.50 + shipping and handling

Was expecting $4.20

disappointed

special offer ends soon

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 25 June 2016, 13:32:50

Heyyyyyyy so there were probably some order requests that I missed when I rage quit the whole services thing. No hard feelings I didn't ignore you guys or anything I just wasn't actively checking my spreadsheet. If you'd still like stuff done (some of these were from like half a year ago :X) I'm more than happy to help you out and give you priority over other orders.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 08 July 2016, 05:22:32

(http://i.imgur.com/x1Svir3.jpg)

Orion V2

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 11 July 2016, 07:26:34

Thinking about streaming builds again... but so far every time I've done it I get distracted and **** up a board or something :\ bad luck happens when I stream keyboard builds lol. Maybe I'll do it for my own personal boards and not other people's :P Just waiting for parts then!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: joey on Mon, 11 July 2016, 07:27:32

Quote from: Sifo on Mon, 11 July 2016, 07:26:34

Thinking about streaming builds again... but so far every time I've done it I get distracted and **** up a board or something :\ bad luck happens when I stream keyboard builds lol. Maybe I'll do it for my own personal boards and not other people's :P Just waiting for parts then!

I'd watch!

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 11 July 2016, 08:27:40

Quote from: joey on Mon, 11 July 2016, 07:27:32

Quote from: Sifo on Mon, 11 July 2016, 07:26:34
Thinking about streaming builds again... but so far every time I've done it I get distracted and **** up a board or something :\ bad luck happens when I stream keyboard builds lol. Maybe I'll do it for my own personal boards and not other people's :P Just waiting for parts then!
I'd watch!

+1
would totally watch.

I always miss streams though.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 14 July 2016, 05:30:35

Currently available ;)

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 16 July 2016, 08:49:46

(http://i.imgur.com/1IUU3zC.jpg)

Another day another keyboard...

I'm really nervous about building this one because it's so nice and I want it to come out absolutely perfect, especially since it isn't mine. So I may or may not stream it... I'll definitely be spending a lot of time working on it, so we'll see.

Title: Re: [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 19 July 2016, 15:22:16

Hey guys so I got promo'd and will be full time at work starting the end of this month ish. This probably means after all the stuff in queue I'm gonna have to close up shop :(

Title: Re: [Closing] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 19 July 2016, 15:35:08

Congrats on the promotion!

Title: Re: [Closing] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 21 July 2016, 20:32:08

plan is to stream some switch soldering tomorrow at about 8 pm EST if i'm not dying of heat exhaustion (have been the past few days as soon as I get home)

also planning to reopen orders once I settle into the full time position. I've never worked full time before and I'm very bad at managing time, because I sleep for like 16 hours (no exaggeration)

I might try to do like 1 order a month or so, just because I enjoy it

EDIT: ah no stream tomorrow unless late night. forgot dinner with friends :X

Title: Re: [Closing] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 21 July 2016, 21:10:40

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 16 July 2016, 08:49:46

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1IUU3zC.jpg)

Another day another keyboard...

I'm really nervous about building this one because it's so nice and I want it to come out absolutely perfect, especially since it isn't mine. So I may or may not stream it... I'll definitely be spending a lot of time working on it, so we'll see.

Hate to be that guy, but what board is this?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [Closing] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 21 July 2016, 21:14:35

Quote from: DaleSnail on Thu, 21 July 2016, 21:10:40

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 16 July 2016, 08:49:46
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1IUU3zC.jpg)

Another day another keyboard...

I'm really nervous about building this one because it's so nice and I want it to come out absolutely perfect, especially since it isn't mine. So I may or may not stream it... I'll definitely be spending a lot of time working on it, so we'll see.
Hate to be that guy, but what board is this?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LZ-RE

Title: Re: [HIATUS SOON] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 23 July 2016, 08:20:45

STREAM TONIGHT FOR SURE 100% GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK

follow and tune in later at http://twitch.sifo.ca

Title: Re: [HIATUS SOON] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: demik on Sat, 23 July 2016, 08:22:58

This Canadian ate my dingo

Title: Re: [HIATUS SOON] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:43:37

I swear i'm just waiting for this ****ing antivirus to finish so I can restart my computer downloaded something stupid earlier

Title: Re: [HIATUS SOON] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:57:00

K **** IT GOGOGO

http://twitch.sifo.ca

Title: Re: [STREAMING] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Sat, 23 July 2016, 21:17:30

As nice as it is to have a bunch of viewers, I think I enjoyed having a manageable number of people in my chat more. Except for kirkle

next time hopefully I'll have had a better day and stream at better hours :X

Title: Re: [STREAMING] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: xondat on Sun, 24 July 2016, 07:56:43

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 23 July 2016, 21:17:30

next time hopefully I'll have had a better day and stream at better hours :X

Meant to watch the stream... "oh **** it's 2am" and then I slept. Maybe next time :))

Title: Re: [zzz] [CANADA] Sifo's Keyboard Services!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 25 July 2016, 23:23:16

Wasn't in the mood to stream cuz not feeling to well since cat...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoQVZjCUIAALwlR.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoQ4kceUsAMorPG.jpg)

SO thankful for the switch plate.