aren't the top row switches usually something smaller? I'm surprised you were able to fit full size orange alps up there.
The originals were full sized as well.
HOWEVER, there was a problem.
aren't the top row switches usually something smaller? I'm surprised you were able to fit full size orange alps up there.
On that note, can those keys even fully bottom out? It doesn't look like the caps can clear the housings properly, but I could be wrong.
The originals used limited actuation variants, the base of the switch had plastic tabs that prevented the slider from fully actuating. Originally I thought it was a 'stupid' feature because it made the switch throw too short and felt like garbage. However, after swapping them for oranges, I realized why they did it. It is impossible to fully seat the half caps on an original bodied alps because they can actuate too far, and the top of the switch housing prevents you from pushing down the cap far enough. However, with a bit of force and tapping with a screwdriver, I got them to seat well enough
The siig minitouch with oranges is actually heaven to type on, but I expected that. What I didn't expect is how they sound. Creamy goodness.
The top row caps sit on top of the switch, they never clear the housing. Source: I have one of these (Siig Minitouch). That being said, I can't type fast than 40 wpm on this thing without keypresses getting skipped, so it's pretty much useless. My model has the ivory four tab clones.
I think I hit you up on reddit already. Basically, I think the issue is either the extreme stiffness of the ivory clone switches, or your PS/2 to USB adapter, or perhaps a bit of both. I haven't had such issues since changing them to oranges.
Edit: Oh and I also left the space bar, the escape key, the caps lock key, and the enter key the ivory switch, but I may swap the enter key for orange alps too, because that key isn't stabilized enough and is far too heavy with the original switch installed. I really love the sound of the ivory switch, and it is a shame they are borderline unusable because of the extreme amount of force to begin actuating the keys. At least it serves a good purpose for making the caps lock and escape key accident proof.
