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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Blyawon on Thu, 04 October 2012, 07:19:22

Title: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: Blyawon on Thu, 04 October 2012, 07:19:22

Is it possible and uncomplicated to change the switches of my Das Blue at the Nuberrow only to brown or black?
And where can I buy them?


Cheers

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 04 October 2012, 10:04:00

You can get switches over at WASDkeyboards.com for a price. However as the Das is plate mounted you'll need to desolder and solder the switches on, so it can be complicated.

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 04 October 2012, 10:13:46

Quote from: Blyawon on Thu, 04 October 2012, 07:19:22

Is it possible and uncomplicated to change the switches of my Das Blue at the Nuberrow only to brown or black?
And where can I buy them?


Cheers

It's cheaper and Way easier to just buy a "new" board.

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: Blyawon on Thu, 04 October 2012, 10:45:45

Okay thx. I dont want do buy a new Das, ich just want brown or black switches at the number row, i thought its easy but thank you.

The thread can be closed.

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:08:28

Bah, if you know how to solder it's not complex at all, just a little time consuming. I have exchanged switch on entire plate boards before. Some boards just don't come with the desired switch, so it's the only way. Especially if want something more custom like something different type on certain section.
Also if you don't mind used switch I have a whole bunch of browns available for cheap price.

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:32:40

Quote from: lysol on Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:08:28

Bah, if you know how to solder it's not complex at all, just a little time consuming. I have exchanged switch on entire plate boards before. Some boards just don't come with the desired switch, so it's the only way. Especially if want something more custom like something different type on certain section.
Also if you don't mind used switch I have a whole bunch of browns available for cheap price.

That's just it, time.....   if you're bored, fine go for it... If you'd rather be USING a keyboard than making one, just go buy the damn thing already.

I personally believe the latter case is more often true.  :p :p

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 04 October 2012, 20:43:15

I'd rather do it myself, but only recently learned how to.

Title: Re: Changing the switches on a Das
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 04 October 2012, 21:10:02

Buying's fine, if you can find a board with exactly the combination of switches you want.  Or pay a little extra to have one made for you.  Or employ the services of someone who can swap switches for you.