Awesome! Am I first to respond?
I think the wording was a tad confusing where the form calls it the Optional Infinity Kit. It's actually the non-Infinity keys that are optional.
NP. I bought two anyway!!I think the wording was a tad confusing where the form calls it the Optional Infinity Kit. It's actually the non-Infinity keys that are optional.
Noted, fixing it now, thanks.
And signed up.
And to maybe encourage people to sign up, I'll be making some Alps Dollies and maybe some other random Alps cap to randomly be given away starting at the 50 mark. I'll make one cap for every multiple of ten, so 5 at 50, 6 at 60, 7 at 70, with a max of 10 at 100.
And signed up.
And to maybe encourage people to sign up, I'll be making some Alps Dollies and maybe some other random Alps cap to randomly be given away starting at the 50 mark. I'll make one cap for every multiple of ten, so 5 at 50, 6 at 60, 7 at 70, with a max of 10 at 100.
Signed up. My question is how do you see how's u of each set is sold? Also if say I opted for 50 moq and it doesn't hit, will I still be able to buy at the lower moq?
Thanks
Signed up. My question is how do you see how's u of each set is sold? Also if say I opted for 50 moq and it doesn't hit, will I still be able to buy at the lower moq?
Thanks
Because this is a traditional GB without using a site like PMK or Massdrop, there are really no rules about how it runs other than the honor system. So if 50 sets are accounted for, you're in. If fewer than 50 go, Badwrench could decide to give the 50+ people a chance to buy anyway, but he could also decide just to go forward with the fewer than 50 sets. Make sense?
Exactly this.Signed up. My question is how do you see how's u of each set is sold? Also if say I opted for 50 moq and it doesn't hit, will I still be able to buy at the lower moq?
Thanks
Because this is a traditional GB without using a site like PMK or Massdrop, there are really no rules about how it runs other than the honor system. So if 50 sets are accounted for, you're in. If fewer than 50 go, Badwrench could decide to give the 50+ people a chance to buy anyway, but he could also decide just to go forward with the fewer than 50 sets. Make sense?
Time to update your profile text to Elrick Jr. or Alps Hype Man njbair.
Tempting...That's right--red, white and BX teal blue keycaps will send ISIS running back to their caves in fear of the pure smell of freedom wafting from your truly decked out Alps board.
This could look really nice with these:
(http://i.imgur.com/8TVARy5h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8TVARy5)
Hush American.Tempting...That's right--red, white and BX teal blue keycaps will send ISIS running back to their caves in fear of the pure smell of freedom wafting from your truly decked out Alps board.
This could look really nice with these:
(http://i.imgur.com/8TVARy5h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8TVARy5)
Why get in on this group buy? One word: freedom.Awesome. Love the image at the end.
You're here reading this because you have an Alps board of some kind, or at the very least, some interest in Alps/Matias switches. You probably also have one or more Cherry MX boards as well. Those Cherry boards probably all have different keycaps. But what kind of keycaps do you have on your Alps board? My money says they're stock. Because a good set of aftermarket Alps caps is hard to come by.
Those aftermarket caps on your Cherry board represent one kind of freedom. Freedom to choose. Freedom to express yourself with your color choices, unique layouts and combinations. But ironically, that desire for freedom of expression has enslaved you to the Cherry MX world. Meanwhile, your Alps boards remain faithful and reliable, like a Model T Ford. And just like a Model T Ford, you can have any color as long as it's black.
NOT ANYMORE.
This group buy also comes in one color: BX Teal Blue. But behind that BX blue stands a legion of color choices waiting to heed the call--the call of Alps group buy success. Will you step up and do your part? Will you rise before the world of Cherry MX oppression, proudly fly the Alps flag and join us? Will you risk your wallet to open the doors to a wide world of switch and keycap options for generations to come?
If we succeed, we do so together. And we may emerge with thin wallets, but we emerge with SP DCS Alps modifier keycap sets in our hands. And then, they may take our stock keycaps away, but they will never take...
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OUR FREEDOM!
It uses MX stabilizers, but you should be able to bend new wires if you're using Alps boards.You'll also need those little clips then, right?
It uses MX stabilizers, but you should be able to bend new wires if you're using Alps boards.You'll also need those little clips then, right?
Do those generally come with keycap sets? Or where do you get them?It uses MX stabilizers, but you should be able to bend new wires if you're using Alps boards.You'll also need those little clips then, right?
Costar, yup.
Was ready to go to war for this group buy until I saw the broken link for the pic :(.
But seriously your words alone should convince people to buy :)
Clearly that went over my head lol
When will we know how many people have signed on and whether we've reached the threshold we indicated?
When will we know how many people have signed on and whether we've reached the threshold we indicated?
OP will update the first post in the thread. I believe the last update was yesterday.
PS njbair, that describes it quite well :D.
If you are on reddit please upvote this thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70817.0
It's not my thread BTW.
If you are on reddit please upvote this thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70817.0
It's not my thread BTW.
You pasted a link to this thread.
njbair: #1 Hypeman
Is anybody promoting this on DT?
Bumping this back up. Still need a lot more support.
That was me, responding to njbair's nudgeIs anybody promoting this on DT?
I have a thread there. :thumb:
I was just about to bump it, but it just got its first.
So, for the stabs situation, would picking up some costar inserts and wire stabilizers from WASD be all that's needed to make these work with a V60MTS? I currently have one (clicky) and another on preorder (quiet click). Eagerly looking forward to getting some nicer caps on them. :thumb:
So, for the stabs situation, would picking up some costar inserts and wire stabilizers from WASD be all that's needed to make these work with a V60MTS? I currently have one (clicky) and another on preorder (quiet click). Eagerly looking forward to getting some nicer caps on them. :thumb:
Alright gonna reply to myself on this one. I don't think this plan will work unless I can source some custom wires. I tried fitting some 2x costar stabs from my other boards into the V60 plate mounts and they were just a tad bit too short.
OMNOMNOMNOM
Did I already put myself down for a set? If not, I need to do so :o
PayPal address should just be your PayPal email address
I need ISO mods else I'd be all over this :(Yes, ISO-mods with the stabilizer style Matias is pushing for the enter-key would be awesome IMO (I hope his will be the standard in the future), hopefully this will be possible in future buys if alps-kits get more popular. I'm joining since I can use most of the caps even tho I'm ISO user and I feel it is important to support this buy since it enhances the likelihood of future buys happening. If nothing else, it's for a good cause. :D
I can't remember if I've thrown my hat anywhere into this GB. Can someone who can tell, let me know?
I think the last I read, it was set to end at the end of the month ... when I've got basically no money. If it's set to end mid-month, I can afford this set, maybe.
wait is there a base set GB that i dont know of or are these supposed to complement those you buy from matias?? anyway , WHERE IS THE PBT OPTION!!!?? btw, if closed ecosystem topre can have custom cheery mx adapters for them why cant alphs, WHY CAN'T ALPHS!!!!
-typed on a V60 matias keyboard yearning for custom keycaps
Just ordered my first alps board granted it's an older apple board but either way that adds momentum for me to pick up a set of alps compatible caps. Looking forward to the outcome of this set and possibly most likely picking up a set. This hobby even tho just beginning for me can obviously be quite an expensive hobby. Or life. Yes keyboards are life. :p
Just ordered my first alps board granted it's an older apple board but either way that adds momentum for me to pick up a set of alps compatible caps. Looking forward to the outcome of this set and possibly most likely picking up a set. This hobby even tho just beginning for me can obviously be quite an expensive hobby. Or life. Yes keyboards are life. :p
get the KBP V60 matias clicky, awesome possum.. typing on one now...
How does the sound of the Matias click compare to Blues?Just ordered my first alps board granted it's an older apple board but either way that adds momentum for me to pick up a set of alps compatible caps. Looking forward to the outcome of this set and possibly most likely picking up a set. This hobby even tho just beginning for me can obviously be quite an expensive hobby. Or life. Yes keyboards are life. :p
get the KBP V60 matias clicky, awesome possum.. typing on one now...
Yes! Just want to second that: the v60 clicky is a real joy to use.
I just saw the GB for this now. :O I'm definitely in. :thumb: Gotta support those Alps sets!
I just saw the GB for this now. :O I'm definitely in. :thumb: Gotta support those Alps sets!
Welcome to a month ago Hoff :))
The V80 got a ton of good response at Keycon so I'm hoping that coming out soon will push more people to being interested in Alps keycap sets :).
I just saw the GB for this now. :O I'm definitely in. :thumb: Gotta support those Alps sets!
Welcome to a month ago Hoff :))
Status: T-Rekt. Poor Hoofman.
The V80 got a ton of good response at Keycon so I'm hoping that coming out soon will push more people to being interested in Alps keycap sets :).
I didn't see alot of discussion of it or a review or anything, for thoae of us who couldn't make it there. Did I miss the thread or something?
The V80 got a ton of good response at Keycon so I'm hoping that coming out soon will push more people to being interested in Alps keycap sets :).
I didn't see alot of discussion of it or a review or anything, for thoae of us who couldn't make it there. Did I miss the thread or something?
I'll post a review soon. I have an engineering sample from KBParadise that I brought there. There is a thread but not a lot of posts in it yet.
The V80 got a ton of good response at Keycon so I'm hoping that coming out soon will push more people to being interested in Alps keycap sets :).
I didn't see alot of discussion of it or a review or anything, for thoae of us who couldn't make it there. Did I miss the thread or something?
I'll post a review soon. I have an engineering sample from KBParadise that I brought there. There is a thread but not a lot of posts in it yet.
Maybe that's because you mention the thread but don't link to it.
The V80 got a ton of good response at Keycon so I'm hoping that coming out soon will push more people to being interested in Alps keycap sets :).
I didn't see alot of discussion of it or a review or anything, for thoae of us who couldn't make it there. Did I miss the thread or something?
I'll post a review soon. I have an engineering sample from KBParadise that I brought there. There is a thread but not a lot of posts in it yet.
Maybe that's because you mention the thread but don't link to it.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69454.0
Great to see we've got some momentum here on this buy today. Assuming Hoff and evera signed up for one set each, added to the count on the home page, we are just 10 sets away from tipping at 50! It's an exciting time to be an Alps enthusiast, blazing a trail through the frontier of Alps keycap group buys. That is, after all, what we're doing--exploring new frontiers. Just like the settlers of old, eschewing the relative comforts of home, pushing westward, braving new challenges, risking their very lives all for the promise of a better tomorrow.
My friends, you and I are the Alps pioneers.
Many others have gone before us and fallen. Even some of us in this buy have attempted to settle the Alps GB wilderness, and we've come back with our tails between our legs. But we've nursed our wounds and bounced back, stronger than before. And we're focused--we've got our sights set on one thing.
One Thing. BX Teal Blue modifier key caps from Signature Plastics.
Some buys offer fancy alphas, color packs, layout adapters, and a whole bunch of other stuff. But all of those things add expense. This buy is about keeping it simple, the way the pioneers did things. One thing. You stick to that, and everything else don't mean squat.
(Attachment Link)
Will you join us on the frontier trail? Will you pack up your family and step out on faith with us? Because we need your help to give Alps enthusiasts everywhere a better tomorrow.
Order Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12r6dTCnhFiorBybAQpAcKtBF9okpiZeTE29cF6HUY0s/viewform?usp=send_form%3Eorder%20form%3C)
MoreGreat to see we've got some momentum here on this buy today. Assuming Hoff and evera signed up for one set each, added to the count on the home page, we are just 10 sets away from tipping at 50! It's an exciting time to be an Alps enthusiast, blazing a trail through the frontier of Alps keycap group buys. That is, after all, what we're doing--exploring new frontiers. Just like the settlers of old, eschewing the relative comforts of home, pushing westward, braving new challenges, risking their very lives all for the promise of a better tomorrow.
My friends, you and I are the Alps pioneers.
Many others have gone before us and fallen. Even some of us in this buy have attempted to settle the Alps GB wilderness, and we've come back with our tails between our legs. But we've nursed our wounds and bounced back, stronger than before. And we're focused--we've got our sights set on one thing.
One Thing. BX Teal Blue modifier key caps from Signature Plastics.
Some buys offer fancy alphas, color packs, layout adapters, and a whole bunch of other stuff. But all of those things add expense. This buy is about keeping it simple, the way the pioneers did things. One thing. You stick to that, and everything else don't mean squat.
(Attachment Link)
Will you join us on the frontier trail? Will you pack up your family and step out on faith with us? Because we need your help to give Alps enthusiasts everywhere a better tomorrow.
Order Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12r6dTCnhFiorBybAQpAcKtBF9okpiZeTE29cF6HUY0s/viewform?usp=send_form%3Eorder%20form%3C)
Awesome! We are even closer than that, I hadn't updated for 2 weeks. Just did a recount and the op shows where we actually are. A couple people added new orders with more and removed their originals.
Thanks for all the hype njbair, I can't help but picture you like this:
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I think when we hit 50 orders (25 and 50 moqs met), I will message those that entered for the higher MOQs to see if they want to join at 50 and then give the buy a couple days for stragglers. Once I close it, I will start collecting (shipping will be included since I will know how much you will be ordering and where it will be going).
So, with Touch_It buying in at 50, we have effectively tipped the main kit at the "desired" level? This is great news! :D And with only 4 left (with Touch_It) for the optional kit, it's likely to also tip at 50, lovely. ;DYeah, definetely good news. I am going to keep this open a little longer in hopes of reaching both sets to 50 ( and maybe a couple more on the main as a little buffer)
Exciting times! The historic first ever successful Alps keycap group buy is about to drop. The Infinity Keyboard is on Massdrop for another round. KBParadise are making their v60 and v80 with Alps switches. Matias is going to town with promises of PBT keysets in the not too distant future, and already has full ABS sets for sale.I would but I stopped following /r/mk. I got tired of looking at shoes.
It's a great time to be a fan of Alps keyswitches!
edit: Somebody ought to hype this again over on r/mk and DT. Someone who's good at that sort of thing... ;D
Exciting times! The historic first ever successful Alps keycap group buy is about to drop. The Infinity Keyboard is on Massdrop for another round. KBParadise are making their v60 and v80 with Alps switches. Matias is going to town with promises of PBT keysets in the not too distant future, and already has full ABS sets for sale.I would but I stopped following /r/mk. I got tired of looking at shoes.
It's a great time to be a fan of Alps keyswitches!
edit: Somebody ought to hype this again over on r/mk and DT. Someone who's good at that sort of thing... ;D
Exciting times! The historic first ever successful Alps keycap group buy is about to drop. The Infinity Keyboard is on Massdrop for another round. KBParadise are making their v60 and v80 with Alps switches. Matias is going to town with promises of PBT keysets in the not too distant future, and already has full ABS sets for sale.I would but I stopped following /r/mk. I got tired of looking at shoes.
It's a great time to be a fan of Alps keyswitches!
edit: Somebody ought to hype this again over on r/mk and DT. Someone who's good at that sort of thing... ;D
I just posted it over there. :thumb:
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/370sea/buying_alps_dcs_infinity_modifier_kit_group_buy/
Ok guys and gals, here we go. This is the official GB for the Alps DCS Infinity mods kit.
Order Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12r6dTCnhFiorBybAQpAcKtBF9okpiZeTE29cF6HUY0s/viewform?usp=send_form>order form<)Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68887.0;attach=95869;image)
Colors for the kit are NN (black)/BX (Teal blue) and are done in double shot abs with a DCS profile so that it matches the majority of existing alps caps. Font for the caps will be Cherry.
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The 2 logos for the kit are being generously donated by Nubbinator, njbair and jdcarpe. An ultra huge thanks to you guys for the suggestions and donating to get these done. I sincerely hope that they will be used again in the future for many more custom Alps keycap sets. :thumb:
Nubbinator: 1.25x "Alps" mountain logo. njbair: 1x "Alps" mountain logo.MoreShow Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68887.0;attach=95377;image)
jdcarpe: "Glider" logo (minus the grids)Morehttp://www.unixstickers.com/image/cache/data/stickers/hackerEmblem/Hacker-logo.sh-600x600.png
Pricing: (current pledges to MOQ in parenthesis to the right of the pricing - I will be updating this every couple days unless there is no change)
I have added a small amount to the initial costs to cover shipping to me, but they still don't include the paypal and shipping from me.
Infinity Kit (total pledges: 58) updated 5/24/15
25 sets $59.16 per set (20)
50 sets $43.22 per set (31)
75 sets $37.78 per set (6)
100 sets $35.36 per set (1)
Optional Modifier Kit (total pledges: 50) updated 5/24/15
25 sets $13.49 per set (24)
50 sets $8.99 per set (22)
75 sets $7.65 per set (2)
100 sets $6.77 per set (2)
Ideally, if we can get to the 50 MOQ tier, the pricing will get much better. The order form is done similar to a Massdrop style of entry for the GB so that we can track where we are on MOQ and help people that are on the fence in case they are worried about the buy not making the tier they want. (Thanks to Mashby and enigcoder for the help).
Joined up for a set, Just need something to put them on haha
Joined up for a set, Just need something to put them on haha
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/infinity-keyboard-kit?mode=guest_open
Joined up for a set, Just need something to put them on haha
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/infinity-keyboard-kit?mode=guest_open
Ah thanks for the link, completely forgot they had Matias switches available!
Ordered at the 50x tier! Now, do I get an Infinity or wait for a proper modern ANSI 60% plate for a Hasu PCB...
Ordered at the 50x tier! Now, do I get an Infinity or wait for a proper modern ANSI 60% plate for a Hasu PCB...
If you're worried about waiting, the Infinity round 3 will almost certainly take longer. I ordered mine towards the end of round 2 in March and still haven't gotten them.
I'm in, I don't even have an ALPS board though :P I guess that's going to have to change.
I read your post on Massdrop. Are the bottom row keys for both the standard and hacker layouts included?
Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. I was looking at my original drawings when I posted that. This set includes both bottom rows.
I'm in. Glad to be a part of this. :thumb:
Also lacking a keyboard to put these on but I decided to jump in since I'm interested in checking out something other than MX. :)
Also lacking a keyboard to put these on but I decided to jump in since I'm interested in checking out something other than MX. :)
You can find some seriously cheap Alps boards. Check out the Dell AT101. They pop up in the classifieds every now and then.
I picked a Unitek with white alps from ebay for like $30 a couple months ago and I've been using it as my desktop daily driver since then! Unfortunately it suffers from big-ass enter disease so I'll have to pick up another when these caps drop :thumb:
Also lacking a keyboard to put these on but I decided to jump in since I'm interested in checking out something other than MX. :)
You can find some seriously cheap Alps boards. Check out the Dell AT101. They pop up in the classifieds every now and then.
I picked a Unitek with white alps from ebay for like $30 a couple months ago and I've been using it as my desktop daily driver since then! Unfortunately it suffers from big-ass enter disease so I'll have to pick up another when these caps drop :thumb:
This is great. I'm looking forward to these. In the meantime, I have a noob question:
I plan to use these on a V60 MTS-Q. I signed up for the full set including modifiers. What else will I need to buy to make this work? I saw some mention of stabilizers etc., but have no clue how that works. Could anyone please list the exact things I will need to buy, and ideally with a link to a reliable vendor? I will *really* appreciate it! I want to make sure I have everything ready for when I get the new keys!
Sincerely,
cdp
This is pretty much the answer. You will have to tinker with the stabilizer wire and get some costar inserts (wasd has them). Not 100% a sure fit until someone tries. I put the caps from my chicony (uses costar inserts) on my old at101 and with just a tiny bit of sanding to the bottom of the insert it looks like it will clear the plate at full switch depression. I didnt have the wires to test the bend though.Also lacking a keyboard to put these on but I decided to jump in since I'm interested in checking out something other than MX. :)
You can find some seriously cheap Alps boards. Check out the Dell AT101. They pop up in the classifieds every now and then.
I picked a Unitek with white alps from ebay for like $30 a couple months ago and I've been using it as my desktop daily driver since then! Unfortunately it suffers from big-ass enter disease so I'll have to pick up another when these caps drop :thumb:
Note the at101w will not be natively compatible with these due to stabilizers. With that being said there is a way. I plan on winging it once I get my caps.
Woo hoo!Hopefully the diligence pays off. The support from you die-hards is what is making this happen.
Thanks for all your hard work Badwrench!!!
We made it!
Woohoo!
I'm new here, so pardon if this is common knowledge. But assuming that all goes well, when should we expect the keys? I have an inconvenient trans-atlantic move scheduled for the fall and want to make sure I request for delivery to the right address.
Hello everyone, just a quick update. I am currently waiting for the total shipping price on the caps from SP so that I can get the invoices together.
Would people prefer to be invoiced with the shipping from me to you now or would it be better to do a second invoice with the exact shipping charges (maybe just international?)
Hello everyone, just a quick update. I am currently waiting for the total shipping price on the caps from SP so that I can get the invoices together.
Would people prefer to be invoiced with the shipping from me to you now or would it be better to do a second invoice with the exact shipping charges (maybe just international?)
Thanks for all the hard work, badwrench. This is my first group buy experience, so I'm gonna pass on opining on that one (either works for me). I'm excited to think about alphanumerics now - which vintage keys will look best with these modifiers?? Time to buy a few alps boards to examine alphanumeric options?
Hello everyone, just a quick update. I am currently waiting for the total shipping price on the caps from SP so that I can get the invoices together.
Would people prefer to be invoiced with the shipping from me to you now or would it be better to do a second invoice with the exact shipping charges (maybe just international?)
I'm not really clear what you're asking here, but I think a single invoice would mean less money spent on PayPal fees, wouldn't it?Thanks for all the hard work, badwrench. This is my first group buy experience, so I'm gonna pass on opining on that one (either works for me). I'm excited to think about alphanumerics now - which vintage keys will look best with these modifiers?? Time to buy a few alps boards to examine alphanumeric options?
AEK II caps in white. Dell AT101 caps in beige or black. That's the beauty of these teal modifiers. They go with everything! They are the blue jeans of keycaps.
They tack on a $0.30 per transaction on top of the 2.9%. 3.9% for foreign currency.
All invoices have now been sent (and many already paid - Thank you!). If you did not get one, please pm me asap, thanks.
Paid.Glad to have you aboard.
I really wasn't going to go ahead with this one but njbair made me do it.
I really wasn't going to go ahead with this one but njbair made me do it.
Paid! :D
WELCOME BACK FRIENDPaid! :D
ditto.............paid
have been out for awhile :-\
thank you :thumb:
If there are people dropping out and still spots available, I'd love to get in on this group buy for both the infinity and optional mod kit. :D. I'm kinda upset I'm just learning about this now haha.
Ok everyone, we are down to 3 unpaid invoices. I will be sending out a reminder to 2 of them tomorrow and giving them to the end of the weekend to pay (one of them should be paying tomorrow).
I plan on placing the order early next week :thumb:
Ok everyone, we are down to 3 unpaid invoices. I will be sending out a reminder to 2 of them tomorrow and giving them to the end of the weekend to pay (one of them should be paying tomorrow).
I plan on placing the order early next week :thumb:
I'd like to get in line for an unpaid set if possible. Thanks!
Is it too late to hop on the GB now? =)) HAHAH.
We are officially ordered!
We are officially ordered!
We are officially ordered!
Pretty Things Barbapapa and Fluffy White Rabbit are on reserve for the sorting.
You guys think this would look better with white or black keyboards?It probably depends on what other keys you want to combine these with. It will probably look great with most combinations.
I think it is going to look great with light or dark color alphas. Part of the reason I went with this color was to give it a classic overall look, but still match the vast majority of existing colors out there.
ALPS ABS doubshot group buy on Massdrop. Black/Olivetti/Dolch
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alps-keycaps
High MOQ of 500. Hopefully they make it.
Not sure what kind of stabilizers on these. Olivetti will go nice with these blue modifiers.
ALPS ABS doubshot group buy on Massdrop. Black/Olivetti/Dolch
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alps-keycaps
High MOQ of 500. Hopefully they make it.
Not sure what kind of stabilizers on these. Olivetti will go nice with these blue modifiers.
I'll be interested to see how it plays out. The only boards you could use them on are vintage, Matias, Keyboard Paradise, or the Infinity, off the top of my head. 500 is asking a lot, considering the lukewarm interested we have seen so far.
The odds of an Alps Ergodox set is right up there with me getting my Clackvent caps tomorrow. It's not going to happen.For the switches? Didn't the Infinity version come with Matias as an option? Or are you talking about caps?
The odds of an Alps Ergodox set is right up there with me getting my Clackvent caps tomorrow. It's not going to happen.
ALPS ABS doubshot group buy on Massdrop. Black/Olivetti/Dolch
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alps-keycaps
High MOQ of 500. Hopefully they make it.
Not sure what kind of stabilizers on these. Olivetti will go nice with these blue modifiers.
Those Massdrop Alps caps look very thin. Probably shouldn't complain for $20, but I personally don't need any more thin ABS keycaps for any switch type.
ALPS ABS doubshot group buy on Massdrop. Black/Olivetti/Dolch
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alps-keycaps
High MOQ of 500. Hopefully they make it.
Not sure what kind of stabilizers on these. Olivetti will go nice with these blue modifiers.
Note that those Tai Hao sets are oem profile and this set is DCS (close to cherry height), so they will be off just a bit.
It is cool to see that they are at least on offer, but as said before, that 500 MOQ is out there. This set was up for several months just to hit the 50 MOQ.
I think a huge part of it is pricing too.
I didn't take part in this for several reasons-- stabilizer compatibility, a poor stylistic match with the rest of the board I use, but most of all the price. You're getting *some modifiers* and it costs as much as a cheap Kailh-switch board from China.
For the same price, the Tai Hao option gives you two complete 104-key sets. A lot can be forgiven for that. (personally-- I LIKE Tai Hao's typography better than SP's if you're not doing spherical caps)
I'm trying to decide if I should go for it or not... I know they won't fit right on my Tactile Pro, but I could potentially build a Leeku 3000 or GH-122 to fit them.
Those Massdrop Alps caps look very thin. Probably shouldn't complain for $20, but I personally don't need any more thin ABS keycaps for any switch type.
Those Massdrop Alps caps look very thin. Probably shouldn't complain for $20, but I personally don't need any more thin ABS keycaps for any switch type.
My personal opinion is that SP DCS caps are pretty thin themselves, but one can't be too picky when it comes to Alps caps!
Those Massdrop Alps caps look very thin. Probably shouldn't complain for $20, but I personally don't need any more thin ABS keycaps for any switch type.
My personal opinion is that SP DCS caps are pretty thin themselves, but one can't be too picky when it comes to Alps caps!
Yeah I kind of got chastised a bit for this in the Massdrop thread...long story short, I should keep my mouth shut and be grateful for more Alps caps.
I'm buying in to ALPS group buys so that one day I might be able to purchase high-profile spherical sculptured ALPS blanks.Yes, I love it. Playing the long game. Good good. We can't lose :)
I'm buying in to ALPS group buys so that one day I might be able to purchase high-profile spherical sculptured ALPS blanks.
I'm buying in to ALPS group buys so that one day I might be able to purchase high-profile spherical sculptured ALPS blanks.
KBParadise is taking on 300 sets. So only need 29 to make MOQ.
I guess we can expect to see V60's with these in the future.
I'm buying in to ALPS group buys so that one day I might be able to purchase high-profile spherical sculptured ALPS blanks.
KBParadise is taking on 300 sets. So only need 29 to make MOQ.
I guess we can expect to see V60's with these in the future.
HIGH-PROFILE SPHERICAL ALPS CAPS!? WHERE!?
ALPS ABS doubshot group buy on Massdrop. Black/Olivetti/Dolch
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/alps-keycaps
High MOQ of 500. Hopefully they make it.
Not sure what kind of stabilizers on these. Olivetti will go nice with these blue modifiers.
Note that those Tai Hao sets are oem profile and this set is DCS (close to cherry height), so they will be off just a bit.
It is cool to see that they are at least on offer, but as said before, that 500 MOQ is out there. This set was up for several months just to hit the 50 MOQ.
Depends. I'm pretty sure most of /r/mk believes Massdrop can do no wrong, maybe their blind confidence will help tip the buy. Regardless, I will not be taking part.
How different is oem vs dcs. would mixing the sets suck. Or is it negligible and I wouldn't notice too much. Also begs the question of which set would look the best with blue modifiers.
When do we expect SP to have manufactured the keycaps? :)
Does anyone have a set of stock Matias caps to compare profiles against SP DCS? I'm curious how well the profiles will match.
Does anyone have a set of stock Matias caps to compare profiles against SP DCS? I'm curious how well the profiles will match.
Does anyone have a set of stock Matias caps to compare profiles against SP DCS? I'm curious how well the profiles will match.
Good idea. I'll wait until these arrive before selling my MQP, and take a few snappy snaps
I bought 3 sets to support the GB but I 'm probably not going to use all 3. If BadWrench is okay with transferring orders I'd be willing to let 1-2 go at cost! No wait. That's insane. Cost + 1 dollar.
EDIT: The extra dollar to be Paypal gifted to Badwrench.
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
I hope you're ready for a nice Prairie sour, a nice Pretty Things Russian Imperial Stout, and an awesome local IPA. I'm ready for a mini-sorting party.
Next step...alphas? A full Infinity set? :D :D :D
I would definitely buy alphas but I'm almost wondering if we should go for a full 60% set in a complementary color. More options that way.Yes, this would be the smart way to go. It also allows people to join who weren't in on the modifier buy.
yeah, there are a lot more V60's out there than V80'sI would definitely buy alphas but I'm almost wondering if we should go for a full 60% set in a complementary color. More options that way.Yes, this would be the smart way to go. It also allows people to join who weren't in on the modifier buy.
edit: Hey, does anybody have a plan for what to do about stabilizer wires? I'm happy to buy some wire and a wire-bender tool for myself, but if there's an easier option I'm all ears. Or am I the only one planning on putting these on a keyboard with Alps stabs?
yeah, there are a lot more V60's out there than V80'sI would definitely buy alphas but I'm almost wondering if we should go for a full 60% set in a complementary color. More options that way.Yes, this would be the smart way to go. It also allows people to join who weren't in on the modifier buy.
edit: Hey, does anybody have a plan for what to do about stabilizer wires? I'm happy to buy some wire and a wire-bender tool for myself, but if there's an easier option I'm all ears. Or am I the only one planning on putting these on a keyboard with Alps stabs?
I bought stabilizers from Matias some month ago (e-mailed them), don't know if it's the kind you need, but they work with my old Alps-plate and Matias type keycaps (MX-type stabilizer holes).
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OH, I forgot to say yay for shipping estimate, YAY! :D
Yes, you are right (had to remove the cap and check). It is indeed apls-style, have mx-style on the spacebar, hence my confusion (only have two stabilized keys). Sorry about that.I bought stabilizers from Matias some month ago (e-mailed them), don't know if it's the kind you need, but they work with my old Alps-plate and Matias type keycaps (MX-type stabilizer holes).
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OH, I forgot to say yay for shipping estimate, YAY! :D
Matias (and KBP) use Alps-style stabs (on both plate and keycap-mount) for all keys except spacebar. It sounds like the balance-bars you got are probably the right thing but your suggestion that Matias uses MX style keycaps is making me doubt...
Sorry for my naivete, as I don't have any real Alps experience (though tons of enthusiastic hopes!). I have an Infinity in the mail. Will the stabilizer wire that comes with the board work off the bat with the stabilizer mounts in this set (MX mount)? I've got no qualms with wire bending myself. I like being resourceful and taking to DIY if I can't find another solution or if DIY is more cost-effective/practical for me. :thumb:
edit: Hey, does anybody have a plan for what to do about stabilizer wires? I'm happy to buy some wire and a wire-bender tool for myself, but if there's an easier option I'm all ears. Or am I the only one planning on putting these on a keyboard with Alps stabs?
Matias should have some stabilizers for sale soon: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60268.msg1486047#msg1486047
Any update?
Is there an updated ETA on shipping?
PMK site says Modern Selectric has a production delay something to do with it being SA, which this is not. So are we now before or after Modern Selectric?
I received an email from SP today: Rough shipping date from them to me is 8/27. Well within the 4-6 week lead time. I will turn these around asap and will post tons of pictures and whatnot :thumb:
I know it was SP's mistake since it was supposed to be Cherry fonts and it does look wonky, but I could definitely live with the set if SP refuses to make things right.
I can live with it. I think the color looks great. Is that paired with AT101w alphas?Yeah, I am really happy with the color. Alphas are from a chicony.
The color is awesome. And I'm okay with the legends either way. I honestly never thought that hard about legends to begin with.
I know it was SP's mistake since it was supposed to be Cherry fonts and it does look wonky, but I could definitely live with the set if SP refuses to make things right.
Thanks for the kind words. I am so bummed about it and not being able to contact anyone at SP until Monday has my anxiety pegged out.
I also thought the font was going to be the same as in the render, and I was completely fine with that.
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I am still going to try to get it fixed, but barring that, it takes away quite a bit of my anxiety with you guys showing me the support with what was received.
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I am still going to try to get it fixed, but barring that, it takes away quite a bit of my anxiety with you guys showing me the support with what was received.
Word. I'm really impressed with everyone's responses so far.
I'm interested to see what happens. This is SP's error, but it's an understandable one. If they own up to it, maybe they will offer a partial refund for those who want to keep them as-is. The rest they can probably replace and post for sale in the PMK store. That would make a lot of folks happy who were late to the party on this buy.
If your hypothesis lines up with what SP actually decides to do, I might just have to have both the original font and the Cherry font versions. I mean, it's almost like a misprinted action figure or collectible trading card or comic or something, right? It's a piece of history now, haha. :thumb: There's no way I couldn't have both of them if it came down to it.Thank you everyone for the kind words. I am still going to try to get it fixed, but barring that, it takes away quite a bit of my anxiety with you guys showing me the support with what was received.
Word. I'm really impressed with everyone's responses so far.
I'm interested to see what happens. This is SP's error, but it's an understandable one. If they own up to it, maybe they will offer a partial refund for those who want to keep them as-is. The rest they can probably replace and post for sale in the PMK store. That would make a lot of folks happy who were late to the party on this buy.
Misprint from the very first Alps group buy...I can see that receiving collector attention one day. Then again, usually the things we think will be worth something never will, because everybody else thinks that too.
I don't want to be too quick to place blame for this minor mishap, though. If the exact font was not explicitly finalized and confirmed between both parties when the final order was placed, and not specified in the invoice, I don't think there is a clear blame. These things happen.
Regardless, the font works for me as is.
Well, if the font was explicitly stated at the beginning and agreed upon and everything else was fine tuning, then yes, it is SPs fault.So, after going back through all my emails it looks like I started with cherry font. During all the fine tuning and changes a new email thread was started since the original was getting too long. In the new thread I left out the font specification. While in the newer thread the order was placed. There was never any mention again of font and the invoice merely said Infinity alps cap set. I see mistakes on both sides with me or SP never confirming font other than when this all first started.
Well, if the font was explicitly stated at the beginning and agreed upon and everything else was fine tuning, then yes, it is SPs fault.So, after going back through all my emails it looks like I started with cherry font. During all the fine tuning and changes a new email thread was started since the original was getting too long. In the new thread I left out the font specification. While in the newer thread the order was placed. There was never any mention again of font and the invoice merely said Infinity alps cap set. I see mistakes on both sides with me or SP never confirming font other than when this all first started.
This is a lot easier said than done (Nubbinator can confirm). If you have the means though, I would.Well, if the font was explicitly stated at the beginning and agreed upon and everything else was fine tuning, then yes, it is SPs fault.So, after going back through all my emails it looks like I started with cherry font. During all the fine tuning and changes a new email thread was started since the original was getting too long. In the new thread I left out the font specification. While in the newer thread the order was placed. There was never any mention again of font and the invoice merely said Infinity alps cap set. I see mistakes on both sides with me or SP never confirming font other than when this all first started.
Maybe I should ask for a mockup of some kind before finalizing my order. I have a feeling SP might do this from now on anyway.
I'm not into the font or how the text is positioned. Definitely would like Cherry font. Looking forward to seeing how SP replies to you Badwrench.
Ok everyone, it looks like SP is going to re-run the incorrect caps. As soon as they know the production schedule, I will be notified. I will update this thread as I get the info. Sorry for the delay everyone.
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
Thanks for all your hard work Badwrench. I'm guessing you would have already stated it if you knew, but any idea where this will put the final shipping date roughly.
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
Woah so basically a2 for 1 deal if we want. Worth the wait for sure. Again thanks for all the work you are doing for this.
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
Amazing! Yes, please. I'll take both. I actually really like the mock-up style erroneous set and I'm sure I'll love the Cherry legends too. :D
Sort of. Keep in mind that the custom keys (alps/slider/GH key/blanks) were all correct, so they will not be remade. It will not quite be a complete second set.
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
Great news. What are we going to do with the mistaken sets?
Great news for people that only liked the cherry font. My question (as I am just curious). They made the full run, and shipped them all to you? Or made all the sets and shipped 1 set to you? Or something similar? Also what happens with the incorrectly made set/sets?
Thanks for being awesome!
The sets that were already made are ours. I am planning on shipping them with the correct sets for those that want them. :thumb:
thanks, didn't read everything I should have.
will shipping rates need to be adjusted due to the added caps?
will shipping rates need to be adjusted due to the added caps?
Shouldn't need to be. I bought boxes that were a little large, and they still fit 2 sets of modifiers easily with bubble wrap.
will shipping rates need to be adjusted due to the added caps?
Shouldn't need to be. I bought boxes that were a little large, and they still fit 2 sets of modifiers easily with bubble wrap.
Just make sure you pack them in plastic clamshells from GMK so they get that nice, worn-in tumbled look.
So we get both sets?Yup. You have the option for both.
This is an unexpected but welcome surprise.
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Caps work on the V60. I went looking through my old boards for one with the same gauge stabilizer wires and came across an old Compaq rubber dome. The width of the bends was narrower, but that actually worked out better since upon straightening, the side arms ended up shorter (what I wanted), and it was just a matter of dialing in the angle to make sure that the switch can go through its stroke without binding. The only wire I couldn't scavenge was the one for the right shift key. The Matias uses a really long one that is almost as wide as the cap. I ended up just modifying the stocker. It is just a hair off on the right side and I plan on redoing it once I source some wire.
One thing of note. The stock Matias caps have the stem slightly recessed while the SP caps have it pretty much flush. Rows 1-3 are pretty similar in height, but row 4 (Z row) is a bit different.
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Caps work on the V60. I went looking through my old boards for one with the same gauge stabilizer wires and came across an old Compaq rubber dome. The width of the bends was narrower, but that actually worked out better since upon straightening, the side arms ended up shorter (what I wanted), and it was just a matter of dialing in the angle to make sure that the switch can go through its stroke without binding. The only wire I couldn't scavenge was the one for the right shift key. The Matias uses a really long one that is almost as wide as the cap. I ended up just modifying the stocker. It is just a hair off on the right side and I plan on redoing it once I source some wire.
One thing of note. The stock Matias caps have the stem slightly recessed while the SP caps have it pretty much flush. Rows 1-3 are pretty similar in height, but row 4 (Z row) is a bit different.
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That's great, Badwrench. Can you please post the height of the "new" wires, so those of us making our own won't need to resort to trial an error?
Thx!
I can't wait for these mods.
Aside: is there anywhere one can find a 6u Alps spacebar (to make a perfect HHKB layout)? All the sets I see have 6.25u bars. :/
Or should I just hold out hope for the Alpine Winter set?
I can't wait for these mods.This right here is a huge part of why I'm doing Alpine Winter. You can barely find a 6U Cherry spacebar, let alone Alps.
Aside: is there anywhere one can find a 6u Alps spacebar (to make a perfect HHKB layout)? All the sets I see have 6.25u bars. :/
Or should I just hold out hope for the Alpine Winter set?
Waiting will be the only stock option, I think. Aside from buying some key caps from an Alps Infinity, but then those would be DSA. I bought a pair of 6u DCS MX-compatible spacebars in black from SP (as they have listed on PMK) and plan on doing a stem swap mod on one of them. Glad they come in two packs, just in case I mess up. :-X
I can't wait for these mods.This right here is a huge part of why I'm doing Alpine Winter. You can barely find a 6U Cherry spacebar, let alone Alps.
Aside: is there anywhere one can find a 6u Alps spacebar (to make a perfect HHKB layout)? All the sets I see have 6.25u bars. :/
Or should I just hold out hope for the Alpine Winter set?
Waiting will be the only stock option, I think. Aside from buying some key caps from an Alps Infinity, but then those would be DSA. I bought a pair of 6u DCS MX-compatible spacebars in black from SP (as they have listed on PMK) and plan on doing a stem swap mod on one of them. Glad they come in two packs, just in case I mess up. :-X
Yeah, I have an Infinity set, but I got the non-hacker plate (idiot!). Not the end of the world because I would need a custom plate anyway (that doesn't have the non-HHKB switch cuts). Not sure if it has both spacebars amongst the caps, but I don't think I could live with DSA.
Thanks for the confirmation, though. Update us on how that stem swap mod goes!
This right here is a huge part of why I'm doing Alpine Winter. You can barely find a 6U Cherry spacebar, let alone Alps.
Will do! I have a lot of fun ideas for my Infinity. Mine is indeed the hacker layout variety, which already seems uncommon, but even more so in the original bent case variety (which I fell in love at first sight). Took a bit of searching to finally find one! I think you guys will like what I have in mind, unless, again, I seriously screw up. Haha. Hoping to pull through and post my build log on here. The bent case infinity might be my favorite, but it's so minimalist, that I wanted to do something to make it just a little more unique and practical.I do have a universal plate on the way (jdcarpe's design) that will support the row, but it will have extra holes. I'm sure I'll have to get a custom plate cut :/
Yeah, the hacker layout seemed very unpopular despite being the most-voted layout for the Infinity. Obviously because of lack of support. I love the look of it though. Good luck finding an Alps plate that supports the HHKB bottom row! Yeah, hindsight sucks. :-\ Did you get yours with a case or like mine with the bent plate?
Just a quick heads up for everyone. The replacements caps are in production and should be finished soon. In the mean time, I stayed busy ;D
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I spent most of this morning folding boxes and getting all of the existing sets ready and marked for everyone.
Please pm me if you don't want the incorrect set and only want the Cherry legend set, thanks.
Just a quick heads up for everyone. The replacements caps are in production and should be finished soon. In the mean time, I stayed busy ;D
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I spent most of this morning folding boxes and getting all of the existing sets ready and marked for everyone.
Please pm me if you don't want the incorrect set and only want the Cherry legend set, thanks.
Please, don't turn me on like that.
Just a quick heads up for everyone. The replacements caps are in production and should be finished soon. In the mean time, I stayed busy ;D
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I spent most of this morning folding boxes and getting all of the existing sets ready and marked for everyone.
Please pm me if you don't want the incorrect set and only want the Cherry legend set, thanks.
Please, don't turn me on like that.
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Just a quick heads up for everyone. The replacements caps are in production and should be finished soon. In the mean time, I stayed busy ;D
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I spent most of this morning folding boxes and getting all of the existing sets ready and marked for everyone.
Please pm me if you don't want the incorrect set and only want the Cherry legend set, thanks.
Please, don't turn me on like that.
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Who says I have a penis?
Would it be possible once you get the latest modifiers to take a side by side picture of both to compare the differences?I am planning on it.
Will do! I have a lot of fun ideas for my Infinity. Mine is indeed the hacker layout variety, which already seems uncommon, but even more so in the original bent case variety (which I fell in love at first sight). Took a bit of searching to finally find one!
Will do! I have a lot of fun ideas for my Infinity. Mine is indeed the hacker layout variety, which already seems uncommon, but even more so in the original bent case variety (which I fell in love at first sight). Took a bit of searching to finally find one!
I have a "spare" Hacker Layout Bent Plate for the Infinity if still inclined... BNIB... or anyone else for that matter.
PM me if interested. I would be more than happy to trade for a Flat plate.
Will do! I have a lot of fun ideas for my Infinity. Mine is indeed the hacker layout variety, which already seems uncommon, but even more so in the original bent case variety (which I fell in love at first sight). Took a bit of searching to finally find one!
I have a "spare" Hacker Layout Bent Plate for the Infinity if still inclined... BNIB... or anyone else for that matter.
PM me if interested. I would be more than happy to trade for a Flat plate.
Looks good! Are those "feet" something custom that you added?
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And one for njbair - that cherry font short backspace.Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/25/6a2402111663c1ac8b82479bc561f423.jpg)
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And one for njbair - that cherry font short backspace.Show Image(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/25/6a2402111663c1ac8b82479bc561f423.jpg)
Look what just showed up.
So we get both sets?Yup. You have the option for both.
This is an unexpected but welcome surprise.
Also, I just received a V60 courtesy of inanis, so I will be playing with the stabilizer wires to see what can be done to get them to work with costar inserts. Looks like rhe width is fine, just need to play with the distance between the bends. I will be picking up some wire on Tuesday and tinkering during the week.
I got a bunch packed and labeled, and still have more to go. Huge shout out to nubbinator for driving down from the OC and helping me to get the caps boxed and organized, it was a tremendous help. It was also cool to hang out and have a couple amazing beers and some pizza. International shipping invoices will be going out over the next couple days.
Here are some pics of the corrected caps.
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What is everyone doing for the alpha keys? I'm currently using my Infinity with the blank DSA's but I feel like it'll clash with these Cherry profiled modifiers.I've got a new GB for a full 60% set! Check my sig.
What is everyone doing for the alpha keys? I'm currently using my Infinity with the blank DSA's but I feel like it'll clash with these Cherry profiled modifiers.I have some BoW Cyrillic doubleshots from a HUE.
All but 2 domestic packages have been sent, they will go out tomorrow. All shipping invoices are out for international orders and I will ship them as they are paid.Paid. Lay that good stuff on me!
All but 2 domestic packages have been sent, they will go out tomorrow. All shipping invoices are out for international orders and I will ship them as they are paid.Paid. Lay that good stuff on me!
(btw, there's no "e" in my username!)
Either way, I will have your box in the post tomorrow. :thumb:
cool. Thanks BW.Ha! I was just thinking that the timing of those two was fortuitous. Else, I'd have put the DCS modifiers on my Infinity with DSA blanks and possibly disrupted the keyboard space-time continuum.
It's race between these and the Massdrop TaiHao's! Which will reach me first? Which will stay on my V80 the longest? Nobody knows!
cool. Thanks BW.Ha! I was just thinking that the timing of those two was fortuitous. Else, I'd have put the DCS modifiers on my Infinity with DSA blanks and possibly disrupted the keyboard space-time continuum.
It's race between these and the Massdrop TaiHao's! Which will reach me first? Which will stay on my V80 the longest? Nobody knows!
Candy? There's candy?
MAILMAN WHERE U AT BRO
Candy? There's candy?
MAILMAN WHERE U AT BRO
Only some got candy. I kept throwing some at Badwrench's kid to get her all jacked up on sugar and like me...that and I ate a bag when Badwrench turned his back.
"Uncle Nubbinator! Uncle Nubbinator! Where are you?"Candy? There's candy?
MAILMAN WHERE U AT BRO
Only some got candy. I kept throwing some at Badwrench's kid to get her all jacked up on sugar and like me...that and I ate a bag when Badwrench turned his back.
She woke up the next morning and walked straight to the stairs saying your name. The candy must have worked.
More"Uncle Nubbinator! Uncle Nubbinator! Where are you?"Candy? There's candy?
MAILMAN WHERE U AT BRO
Only some got candy. I kept throwing some at Badwrench's kid to get her all jacked up on sugar and like me...that and I ate a bag when Badwrench turned his back.
She woke up the next morning and walked straight to the stairs saying your name. The candy must have worked.
Nubs if I don't get some candy Imma be ticked off.
Non-cherry mods with alphas from an old FK-2001. Spacebar is from a Dell AT101W and is poorly stabilized. Very pretty, no?!Very nice. I wish I had some oldschool beige caps to use with these.
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They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!
They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I was hoping the Infinity would get another drop so I could try Matias Alps, but this sounds like Infinity 2.0.They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
Pretty much why I'm in BlueNalgene's GB. The Infinity is great but there's definitely room for improvement.
Infinity is not a bad MX board, mechanically. But the Alps bit is kind of an afterthought. Firmware-wise, I'd rather have hasu's TMK over anything else, so Alps Party is a no-brainer.Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I was hoping the Infinity would get another drop so I could try Matias Alps, but this sounds like Infinity 2.0.They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
Pretty much why I'm in BlueNalgene's GB. The Infinity is great but there's definitely room for improvement.
Cool; I may have to join this, wallet permitting. If and when the Infinity ever comes back, I'll opt for MX switches on it.Infinity is not a bad MX board, mechanically. But the Alps bit is kind of an afterthought. Firmware-wise, I'd rather have hasu's TMK over anything else, so Alps Party is a no-brainer.Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I was hoping the Infinity would get another drop so I could try Matias Alps, but this sounds like Infinity 2.0.They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
Pretty much why I'm in BlueNalgene's GB. The Infinity is great but there's definitely room for improvement.
Well, now that you have a few that don't work, use one of those to mount all of these at least once. Once you have mounted these once and pulled them off, the next time is much easier. That first time basically takes any flashing or irregularities off the stem and allows you to mount and remove them much better.Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:What board is that? A v60?
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:This is exactly what i was planning as well. Cyrillic with these mods. Looking good. :thumb:
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:This is exactly what i was planning as well. Cyrillic with these mods. Looking good. :thumb:
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
What board did you get them from?
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:What board is that? A v60?
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
Tempting...
This could look really nice with these:
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This is how mine turned out! Great Groupbuy! I'm really happy with how these turned out :)
https://imgur.com/a/9trzM (https://imgur.com/a/9trzM)
Does anyone have tips on removing the DSA caps off of the board? They are so stuck on I feel like I'm about to pull the switch out of the board :(
I broke two Matias switches when I first removed those DSA caps. I had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com. From them on I decided I was not going to put them back on, and my Infinity sat unused until these babies arrived.
I like the feel of PBT but I don't like the DSA profile. If you can use the caps with their oddball sizes though, they're yours.I broke two Matias switches when I first removed those DSA caps. I had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com. From them on I decided I was not going to put them back on, and my Infinity sat unused until these babies arrived.
How was the typing feel on them, my good man? Was it worth it compared to ABS in your opinion? I'm still not sure how I feel about the difference, but it seems pretty negligible. I'm planning a blacked out alps keyboard soon, so I might hit you up for those caps!
Er, though Last Pilot's graphite replica buy will be something that might fit well too!
Infinity with HHKB layout in a Tex aluminum case. Dell AT101W alphas. I still need a HHKB sized spacebar to get the bottom row right. I might mod this one if I get the time. I'm also considering making some switch blockers or maybe just getting silver vinyl to clean it up.I didn't realize you could "fake" the 6.25 spacebar by using smaller mods like that. Pretty clever!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EIarKZ2.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/p3BMl1a.jpg)
Taobao Olivette alphas. No HHKB spacebar support so funky bottom row again.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m9ukttw.jpg)
Loving the mods though. This infinity is finally getting some use. :thumb:
Thanks again for bringing these to us Badwrench!
I like the feel of PBT but I don't like the DSA profile. If you can use the caps with their oddball sizes though, they're yours.I broke two Matias switches when I first removed those DSA caps. I had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com. From them on I decided I was not going to put them back on, and my Infinity sat unused until these babies arrived.
How was the typing feel on them, my good man? Was it worth it compared to ABS in your opinion? I'm still not sure how I feel about the difference, but it seems pretty negligible. I'm planning a blacked out alps keyboard soon, so I might hit you up for those caps!
Er, though Last Pilot's graphite replica buy will be something that might fit well too!
Just remind me around the time Alpine Winter ships and I'll throw them in with your order.
Super curious if there are any extras that were made? Or perhaps someone bought one too many and they wanted to get rid of a set? Love the glider symbol to death.
Super curious if there are any extras that were made? Or perhaps someone bought one too many and they wanted to get rid of a set? Love the glider symbol to death.I'm running a full 60% set GB right now, although no glider caps. Check my sig if interested.
Super curious if there are any extras that were made? Or perhaps someone bought one too many and they wanted to get rid of a set? Love the glider symbol to death.I'm running a full 60% set GB right now, although no glider caps. Check my sig if interested.
Was everything shipped at the same time? My PO has recently done a horrible job at leaving me those little pink notes. Sometimes they have stuff waiting for me at the office that I don't know about.More or less over a couple days other than international.
All but 2 orders have shipped as of today :thumb:
Just waiting for 2 more international payments and we will be done. No rush to you 2 that haven't paid for shipping. I have your sets packed and ready. Pay when you are able and they will go in the mail.
Thank you everyone for making this buy happen.
TMK's firmware is substantially more powerful than the stock Infinity fw. It's a shame they (for whatever reason) used an ARM chip on their board I have nothing but nightmares trying to get TMK to work on it. Alps Party should relieve my suffering (and the boss HHKB plate).Infinity is not a bad MX board, mechanically. But the Alps bit is kind of an afterthought. Firmware-wise, I'd rather have hasu's TMK over anything else, so Alps Party is a no-brainer.Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I was hoping the Infinity would get another drop so I could try Matias Alps, but this sounds like Infinity 2.0.They look awesome! Had some damage pulling the Massdrop DSA off (stems stuck in two switches, three switches pulled to the point of not working) but am getting these on this weekend. Thank you, Badwrench!Those DSA blanks are brutal. It doesn't help that the Infinity plates are too thick for Alps switches to properly clip into place (this is not an issue with Cherry switches). When I first removed them I irreparably broke two Matias switches. Had to buy replacements from mechanicalkeyboards.com.
Pretty much why I'm in BlueNalgene's GB. The Infinity is great but there's definitely room for improvement.
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
I am being forced to sell my set, :-[ if anyone is interested in purchasing my set at cost, please let me know.
Infinity kit + Optional Modifier kit.
Thanks for putting this awesome group buy together Badwrench. :thumb:
Although I do no own an infinity, I appreciate you including the standard right shift and backspace.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rxbZMD1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oasurKb.jpg)
I am being forced to sell my set, :-[ if anyone is interested in purchasing my set at cost, please let me know.
Infinity kit + Optional Modifier kit.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
i have already gotten a slip to pick them up, when i go to pick it up they say its on its way. But when i call the post office they say that it cant be tracked and i have gotten a slip because the package was too big to put into my mailbox IE the package is chilling somewhere else or the pickup point forgot to scan it.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
i have already gotten a slip to pick them up, when i go to pick it up they say its on its way. But when i call the post office they say that it cant be tracked and i have gotten a slip because the package was too big to put into my mailbox IE the package is chilling somewhere else or the pickup point forgot to scan it.
Hmmm, let me know what happens. I will keep an eye out. So far no packages returned.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
i have already gotten a slip to pick them up, when i go to pick it up they say its on its way. But when i call the post office they say that it cant be tracked and i have gotten a slip because the package was too big to put into my mailbox IE the package is chilling somewhere else or the pickup point forgot to scan it.
Hmmm, let me know what happens. I will keep an eye out. So far no packages returned.
Now i have to eat my words, i got them today. Seems they sent a mail bag to some other place. Mistake fixed
Any plans to do any other GB's Badwrench? This was one of the smoothest buys i've been a part of.
There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
i have already gotten a slip to pick them up, when i go to pick it up they say its on its way. But when i call the post office they say that it cant be tracked and i have gotten a slip because the package was too big to put into my mailbox IE the package is chilling somewhere else or the pickup point forgot to scan it.
Hmmm, let me know what happens. I will keep an eye out. So far no packages returned.
Now i have to eat my words, i got them today. Seems they sent a mail bag to some other place. Mistake fixed
Ok, cool.
zombimuncha, let me know as well how yours goes.
Nope. I still have 2 orders that have not shipped. Buyers aren't responding to pm's or paypal.There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.There seems to be some issues with my shipment, im not able to get them from the post office, they will most likely be returned to sender. :((
I'm still waiting on mine. USPS tracking says it's delivered - I *assume* this means it was delivered to a Customs office somewhere, and after an indeterminate amount of time they'll send me a note saying how much tax + fees I need to pay.
i have already gotten a slip to pick them up, when i go to pick it up they say its on its way. But when i call the post office they say that it cant be tracked and i have gotten a slip because the package was too big to put into my mailbox IE the package is chilling somewhere else or the pickup point forgot to scan it.
Hmmm, let me know what happens. I will keep an eye out. So far no packages returned.
Now i have to eat my words, i got them today. Seems they sent a mail bag to some other place. Mistake fixed
Ok, cool.
zombimuncha, let me know as well how yours goes.
Is mine gonna be the last to arrive? I got a customs fee card in the mail yesterday, so the caps should be here tomorrow-ish with any luck.
If there's some timeout period for them to reply and one of them is a single order with optional modifiers I'd be willing to step in and pay.
They're here! They're finally here!
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Thanks Badwrench!
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Anybody got like a walkthru or something for making new balance bars for these?
They're here! They're finally here!
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Thanks Badwrench!
edit: do u even stab, bro?
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Anybody got like a walkthru or something for making new balance bars for these?
They're here! They're finally here!
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Thanks Badwrench!
edit: do u even stab, bro?
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Anybody got like a walkthru or something for making new balance bars for these?
Oops, I meant to do that. Sorry. I will pick up some wire and do a photo tutorial soon.
They're here! They're finally here!
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Thanks Badwrench!
edit: do u even stab, bro?
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Anybody got like a walkthru or something for making new balance bars for these?
Oops, I meant to do that. Sorry. I will pick up some wire and do a photo tutorial soon.
This will be most appreciated by me. :)
Also, is there anyone that has not received their set? I have not had any return packages, but still would like to know, thanks.I still haven't received mine yet :(
Sorry for necro, but it's like 2 months later and I still didn't figure out exactly what kind of wire to buy for my Alps stabs. Any suggestions / links?
I guess I need to get something that's 19AWG == 20SWG guage, but what about the hardness? Also is it possible to get a sensible amount for just one keyboard? The smallest packages I'm finding online are like 6 foot long, and curled up meaning I would need to find a way to straighten it first....
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Thanks E3, I had a go with a paperclip a while back, but it didn't turn out so well. Guess I'll have another try...
Thanks E3, I had a go with a paperclip a while back, but it didn't turn out so well. Guess I'll have another try...
Not a problem, good sir. I used paper clips on my FAME keyboard when I couldn't find any Alps wire (I now have a bunch more than I need, lol), and I got the wire to work fine! It's tricky though, especially if you're using a mix of Costar and Alps (I had to at first because the caps were ridiculously inconsistent and used both cruciform stab mounts and Alps), since the height for each is pretty different, and like Badwrench pointed out, some keys need specially bent wire because of the spacing of the mounts in relation to the stab clips in the plate (if we're talking about cruciform mount).
Good luck!
Thanks E3, I had a go with a paperclip a while back, but it didn't turn out so well. Guess I'll have another try...
Not a problem, good sir. I used paper clips on my FAME keyboard when I couldn't find any Alps wire (I now have a bunch more than I need, lol), and I got the wire to work fine! It's tricky though, especially if you're using a mix of Costar and Alps (I had to at first because the caps were ridiculously inconsistent and used both cruciform stab mounts and Alps), since the height for each is pretty different, and like Badwrench pointed out, some keys need specially bent wire because of the spacing of the mounts in relation to the stab clips in the plate (if we're talking about cruciform mount).
Good luck!
What diameter wire did you use for bending your Alps stab wires? 0.039 inch music wire?
I was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I will go ahead and order some 0.039 inch wire and a Dubro bender. I'll be sure to let you all know how it works. :)
I was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I will go ahead and order some 0.039 inch wire and a Dubro bender. I'll be sure to let you all know how it works. :)
Yeah, that DuBro thing is like £50 over here, vs $10 USD. I'm not too keen on the 1000% transatlantic markup!
I figure I'll get something like this, if I ever graduate beyond paperclipsI was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I will go ahead and order some 0.039 inch wire and a Dubro bender. I'll be sure to let you all know how it works. :)
Yeah, that DuBro thing is like £50 over here, vs $10 USD. I'm not too keen on the 1000% transatlantic markup!
It's possible to use pliers, but instead of using the pliers alone to force the wire to bend, I'd use something with a 90 degree angle as a jig to bend the wires around with the pliers.
I figure I'll get something like this, if I ever graduate beyond paperclipsI was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I will go ahead and order some 0.039 inch wire and a Dubro bender. I'll be sure to let you all know how it works. :)
Yeah, that DuBro thing is like £50 over here, vs $10 USD. I'm not too keen on the 1000% transatlantic markup!
It's possible to use pliers, but instead of using the pliers alone to force the wire to bend, I'd use something with a 90 degree angle as a jig to bend the wires around with the pliers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proops-Wire-Bender/dp/B00AQIQALO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449779390&sr=8-1&keywords=wire+bender
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Holy ****, get this cap a doctor!
If you still have the stem, get some plastic weld epoxy or some strong super glue! If you don't have the stem, you can always transplant one from an old Alps key cap you don't care for (9u space bar anyone?).
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Holy ****, get this cap a doctor!
If you still have the stem, get some plastic weld epoxy or some strong super glue! If you don't have the stem, you can always transplant one from an old Alps key cap you don't care for (9u space bar anyone?).
Sadly the stem was so tight in the matias switch, it wouldn't even budge, i've got plenty of stem candidates like left over tao-hai's.
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Just so you guys know, Badwrench was a total bro and sent me a replacement cap, free of charge!
Just so you guys know, Badwrench was a total bro and sent me a replacement cap, free of charge!
I was going to use that exact diameter, and I think it'd work without a hitch.
I will go ahead and order some 0.039 inch wire and a Dubro bender. I'll be sure to let you all know how it works. :)