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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Tismody on Sat, 20 February 2021, 13:07:07

Title: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: Tismody on Sat, 20 February 2021, 13:07:07
I've only been into this hobby for 3 months, and I don't really know that much. And I'm planning to customize a Leopold FC750R PD and swap out the pcb with a different one that supports 5 pin switches and pcb mounted stabilizers. Do I need a specific pcb or will this not work with any other pcbs?
Title: Re: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: Polymer on Sat, 20 February 2021, 17:51:26
Quote from: Tismody on Sat, 20 February 2021, 13:07:07
I've only been into this hobby for 3 months, and I don't really know that much. And I'm planning to customize a Leopold FC750R PD and swap out the pcb with a different one that supports 5 pin switches and pcb mounted stabilizers. Do I need a specific pcb or will this not work with any other pcbs?

But what are you left with after that?  The keycaps and case?  The caps are nice but the case is a 15 dollar case...surely you can just get whatever PCB you really want and maybe pay for a bit more of a premium case...
Title: Re: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: Tismody on Sat, 20 February 2021, 23:05:37
Yeah you're right. Do you have any recommendations on what pcb and case I should swap with?
Title: Re: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: Sup on Sun, 21 February 2021, 07:19:40
There is no replacement PCB made for the Leopold.
Title: Re: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: yqqdrasil on Sun, 21 February 2021, 08:56:34
Quote from: Sup on Sun, 21 February 2021, 07:19:40
There is no replacement PCB made for the Leopold.
I believe there are files available if you want to get your own made.
Title: Re: Is it possible to swap a Leopold FC750R PD's pcb with a different one?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 21 February 2021, 15:12:45
just use autohotkey, or edit window's layout.