Author Topic: [GB] Alps DCS Infinity modifier kit (Over) (Read 106197 times)

bcredbottle · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 06:34:23 »

Quote from: njbair on Tue, 14 April 2015, 22:06:11

Quote from: bcredbottle on Tue, 14 April 2015, 20:56:36
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.

lol

http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/328uo4/gb_alps_dcs_infinity_modifier_kit_lets_help_make/

Touch_It · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 16 April 2015, 10:43:22 »

Time to bump this.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 16 April 2015, 10:47:10 »

Pls everyone, I need swag for my Alps babies

Buddah · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 17 April 2015, 21:00:45 »

Apologies in advance for the noobie questions.

1. What is the PayPal address supposed to be on the form? Is that the email address associated with my PayPal account?

2. Does anybody have advice on how to get either stabilizer bars (I assume Matias is our best hope) or at least the appropriate wire to try to bend? I have a V60MTS, so I'd need to get costar inserts and Cherry-style Alps thickness wires... I think?

Thanks!

Hak Foo · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 17 April 2015, 23:24:38 »

On No. 2, if nothing else materializes, you might try a hobby shop. There are some stiff wires that would probably make good stabilizer bars, that they sell for use in things like making handrails for model trains.

zombimuncha · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 18 April 2015, 03:04:26 »

I think "piano wire" or "music wire" is the stuff you're looking for. Just need to find the right diameter, which is posted on the reddit wiki. I think it's just under 1mm.

njbair · « **Reply #56 on:** Sun, 19 April 2015, 15:41:57 »

Hey, you.

Yeah, you. The one who is reading this thread but hasn't joined the group buy yet. I need to ask you a question.

What are you waiting for?

Maybe you don't like custom keycaps? No, that can't be it. Maybe you already have BX teal blue Alps modifier keys in a curved profile with awesome custom legends? No, that's not it either. Maybe you can think of a better way to spend this kind of money? No, that's definitely not it. So what's holding you back? These BX teal blue Alps modifier keys in a curved profile with awesome custom legends are as nice as they come. There is literally no Alps board that couldn't benefit from this buy.

Maybe you're waiting for some big company to save the day. Maybe that will happen, or maybe not. You don't really have any say-so or control over that. But in this group buy you do have a voice. You do have control. You and I, and everyone in this buy has the power to shape the future landscape of the keyboard community. How many people do you think have said, "I like Alps switches but I don't want to buy a board that I can't get caps for," and end up getting Cherry MX switches instead? Don't you think a few glamour shots of decked-out Alps boards might sway their opinions? Then in turn, come time for the next Alps group buy, there are that many more Alps boards out in the wild.

It's time to break the vicious cycle!

Touch_It · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 19 April 2015, 15:43:56 »

You might be too good at motivational writing.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #58 on:** Sun, 19 April 2015, 15:46:12 »

njbair: #1 Hypeman

Badwrench · « **Reply #59 on:** Sun, 19 April 2015, 17:35:21 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sun, 19 April 2015, 15:46:12

njbair: #1 Hypeman

No joke. Awesome job njbair!

Badwrench · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 18:51:46 »

Bumping this back up. Still need a lot more support.

njbair · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 19:30:29 »

Is anybody promoting this on DT?

Badwrench · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 19:45:15 »

Quote from: njbair on Mon, 20 April 2015, 19:30:29

Is anybody promoting this on DT?

I have a thread there.

I was just about to bump it, but it just got its first.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 20:08:32 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Mon, 20 April 2015, 18:51:46

Bumping this back up. Still need a lot more support.

I'm kinda surprised that this needs a lot more support. It seemed a good bet.

rsadek · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 21:50:42 »

Quote from: Badwrench on Mon, 20 April 2015, 19:45:15

Quote from: njbair on Mon, 20 April 2015, 19:30:29
Is anybody promoting this on DT?

I have a thread there.

I was just about to bump it, but it just got its first.

That was me, responding to njbair's nudge

jrick · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 20 April 2015, 23:32:03 »

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.

Heliosphere · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 21 April 2015, 00:23:58 »

In for a set of each. What's the time limit or end date to this GB?

jrick · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 21 April 2015, 01:03:43 »

Quote from: jrick on Mon, 20 April 2015, 23:32:03

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.

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.

Badwrench · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 21 April 2015, 03:03:38 »

Quote from: jrick on Tue, 21 April 2015, 01:03:43

Quote from: jrick on Mon, 20 April 2015, 23:32:03
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.

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.

Yeah, the alps wire is shorter and also a thinner gauge. You will need to either bend your own in the smaller gauge, or wait and see if Matias gets a set done (there was talk of this happening).

Touch_It · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 23 April 2015, 13:42:34 »

It's the 23rd so that means buy some alps modifiers!

Touch_It · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 25 April 2015, 18:25:24 »

OMNOMNOMNOM

zombimuncha · « **Reply #71 on:** Sun, 26 April 2015, 03:20:01 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Sat, 25 April 2015, 18:25:24

OMNOMNOMNOM

my sentiments exactly!

Badwrench · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 27 April 2015, 19:36:43 »

A couple more pledges added. Slowly getting there

Touch_It · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 27 April 2015, 22:46:00 »

I bought my replacement Matias switches for my Dell at101w. Help make it more sexy by getting in on the group buy everyone!

spoonypirate · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 14:55:01 »

Did I already put myself down for a set? If not, I need to do so

Badwrench · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 15:06:24 »

Quote from: spoonypirate on Tue, 28 April 2015, 14:55:01

Did I already put myself down for a set? If not, I need to do so

I don't see you on the list.

JaccoW · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 10:22:12 »

Just filled in the form.

NoblesseOblige · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 30 April 2015, 21:27:07 »

Added my support for reaching 50.

Buddah · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 01 May 2015, 20:06:12 »

I'd really like to sign up for this, but I don't know what "PayPal Address" means on the form. Can someone fill me in, please?

Thanks!

Touch_It · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 01 May 2015, 20:06:53 »

PayPal address should just be your PayPal email address

Buddah · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 07:27:36 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Fri, 01 May 2015, 20:06:53

PayPal address should just be your PayPal email address

Submitted, thank you!

Touch_It · « **Reply #81 on:** Mon, 04 May 2015, 12:32:30 »

BUMP THIS UP.

tungol · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 04 May 2015, 14:32:30 »

I'm in. I don't have the infinity, so I could use a bunch of blank 1u keys and an ISO enter, but with Alps caps I'll take what I can get.

Applet · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 05 May 2015, 03:11:24 »

I previously joined for the "Infinity Kit", could you add me for the "Optional Modifier Kit" as well? I'd like to be added to the 25 sets mark.

pizza_is_a_lie · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 05 May 2015, 16:48:04 »

I need ISO mods else I'd be all over this

Applet · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 06 May 2015, 01:50:40 »

Quote from: pizza_is_a_lie on Tue, 05 May 2015, 16:48:04

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.

Touch_It · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 10 May 2015, 22:58:16 »

AKmalamute · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 19:14:28 »

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.

Badwrench · « **Reply #88 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 20:51:16 »

Quote from: AKmalamute on Tue, 12 May 2015, 19:14:28

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.

As of now, I have no ending date. We are roughly half way to meeting our Moq (either 25 or 50).

AKmalamute · « **Reply #89 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 23:35:20 »

Okay, hopefully my bad memory doesn't screw with your numbers.

I'll just say it publicly so I'm more likely to remember: in for one @ 50# price-point.

Maybe getting this will force me to complete my handwired 60% board, hmm?

luckynet · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:56:33 »

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

sprit · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:59:49 »

Nice colored modifier kit

FrostyToast · « **Reply #92 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 02:33:04 »

Quote from: luckynet on Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:56:33

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

There is no base set to compliment this set. The colours should work for pretty much any set out there however.
PBT as far as we know is not a possibility with DCS ALPS caps.
The alps mechanism uses a significant portion of the stem as part of its mechanism. That is why ALPS caps have their stem go inside the switch stem instead of vice versa like on MX. MX adapters can only be made possible by adding an mx stem on top of the existing alps stem thus greatly increasing the height.

theanyday · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 09:05:19 »

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.

luckynet · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 10:42:20 »

Quote from: theanyday on Thu, 14 May 2015, 09:05:19

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.

get the KBP V60 matias clicky, awesome possum.. typing on one now...

Badwrench · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 14 May 2015, 12:36:29 »

Thanks for the support. I will update the OP this evening

rsadek · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 17 May 2015, 08:45:07 »

Quote from: luckynet on Thu, 14 May 2015, 10:42:20

Quote from: theanyday on Thu, 14 May 2015, 09:05:19
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.

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.

bcredbottle · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 18 May 2015, 07:47:56 »

Quote from: rsadek on Sun, 17 May 2015, 08:45:07

Quote from: luckynet on Thu, 14 May 2015, 10:42:20
Quote from: theanyday on Thu, 14 May 2015, 09:05:19
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.

get the KBP V60 matias clicky, awesome possum.. typing on one now...
How does the sound of the Matias click compare to Blues?

Yes! Just want to second that: the v60 clicky is a real joy to use.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 19 May 2015, 15:39:30 »

I just saw the GB for this now. :O I'm definitely in.

Gotta support those Alps sets!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 19 May 2015, 15:41:43 »

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

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Author Topic: [GB] Alps DCS Infinity modifier kit (Over) (Read 106197 times)