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Title: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist! (beware high bandwidth content)
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:03:59
I decided to make a thread about building KMAC LE's in pictures. Check it out below!





m00nshake's KMAC LE Build:

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Acetrak's KMAC LE Build:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine/IMG_3162.jpg)

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TheProfosists's KMAC LE Build:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/GH-sub-mine/IMG_3297.jpg)

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aggiejy's KMAC LE Build:



HolidaySHRIMP's KMAC LE Build:
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:07:30
Looking forward to build progress.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: mistakemistake on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:09:07
^ohhh pretty! same here, posts lots of pics!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:14:23
Dont worry I have 3 KMAC's to do so there should be a whole bundle of pics. If I miss something you want to see the first time around let me know and ill get it the next time.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:20:47
Looking forward to this thread  ;D
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:22:05
Good thread
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:22:06
Looking forward to this thread  ;D
Hope yo udont mind if I feature your KMAC as well.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:37:22
New pics from tonight added.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:53:29
Will be following this thread :) looks like it'll be fun and possibly educational.
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Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:58:03
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Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:02:09
Seeing how fast you're jumping on this and will have it done makes me sad that mine won't be done for awhile. Probably nothing for e for the end of the year. So I shall live vicariously through you and your thread.
Yea the only parts im waiting on are lube and a spacebar wire which are both stuck on the east coast at this time otherwise i think I would have tried to bang the thing out in one sitting. What can I say, im anxious to get this thing working to start testing out layouts.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:19:08
Looking forward to this thread  ;D
Hope yo udont mind if I feature your KMAC as well.

Don't mind at all, I'm actually quite interested and have always loved WIP threads
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: litster on Sat, 03 November 2012, 01:07:46
Good idea, profosist!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: jeroplane on Sat, 03 November 2012, 02:10:05
This is great - I love seeing step-by-step documentation of things being put together :)

Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 03 November 2012, 02:28:28
Looking forward to this thread  ;D
Hope yo udont mind if I feature your KMAC as well.

Don't mind at all, I'm actually quite interested and have always loved WIP threads
if there is anything you specifically want to see let me know then.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 03 November 2012, 02:31:06
Thanks everyone ill do my best to take pics at each step but if i miss something or you want to see something specific let me know. Ill do my best to get pics of what your looking for I have 3 of there so build and i plan to snap shots throughout the entire process of all of them.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 03 November 2012, 02:50:36
How about a video with talking commentaries for the newbs too  ;)
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 03 November 2012, 03:08:21
How about a video with talking commentaries for the newbs too  ;)
Now, I think thats asking too much. And im sticking to pictures so if you have questions about some that I post ask away!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: m00nshake on Sat, 03 November 2012, 04:40:46
I think this is a great idea, TheProfosist, and can't wait to see everything as it's worked on. Hopefully the lube won't take much longer to arrive.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: ZcHuer on Sat, 03 November 2012, 08:48:52
Anyone have a Enlish KMAC manual? Can't find it anywhere else.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 03 November 2012, 08:53:08
Thanks for sharing detailed pics of your process.
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 03 November 2012, 11:12:38
Anyone have a Enlish KMAC manual? Can't find it anywhere else.
i think there was one but its not up to date with the latest firmware or something you should ask in the main KMAC DIY thread.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:29:43
No real progress today as i was trouble shooting firmware with SmallFry. I hope to finish desoldering some vintage black from a WYSE PCE board tomorrow.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 05 November 2012, 01:29:38
Firmware figured out and uploaded to the KMAC and working and the WYSE PCE is fully desolderd more pics to be uploaded tomorrow.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: ZcHuer on Mon, 05 November 2012, 10:27:15
I was stuck in the key mapping... failed to generate a HEX file by kmacs.exe. Could anybody help me out there ?
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 05 November 2012, 11:02:29
the exe needs to be in a path that has no spaces... such as:  C:\KMAC
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 05 November 2012, 11:11:48
Aha! There is your problem Prof! Sweet!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 05 November 2012, 16:26:07
yep there is another way around that too by adding a space found that out after much testing
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 06 November 2012, 02:29:41
OP updated with more pictures of progress!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Tue, 06 November 2012, 08:05:25
Progress looking good Prof ;D
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 06 November 2012, 09:44:59
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Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: ekw808 on Tue, 06 November 2012, 10:24:45
Why do you have to solder diodes, I thought the KMAC pcb came with them already installed.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 06 November 2012, 10:27:40
I think that's on the mini, not the original KMAC, IIRC. Not sure exactly.
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Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 06 November 2012, 10:31:11
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Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: mistakemistake on Tue, 06 November 2012, 12:14:14
looking pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 06 November 2012, 13:37:29
Coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing it completed. What weight are those springs?
62g
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 06 November 2012, 13:39:13
Why do you have to solder diodes, I thought the KMAC pcb came with them already installed.
my KMAC LE did not have any diodes on it at all had to solder them all on, the whole time wishing i had a finer tip.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 07 November 2012, 04:30:49
No progress tonight as the lube has still not made it to me.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Rinsaku on Wed, 07 November 2012, 04:35:34
So awesome! I need to start some kind of project, so i wouldn't be jelly all the time.. Cant wait to see it completed!
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 07 November 2012, 04:39:36
So awesome! I need to start some kind of project, so i wouldn't be jelly all the time.. Cant wait to see it completed!
well the first KMAC should be completed by the end of the week hopefully (pertaining lube delivery). As for the rest thpse havnt even made it to me yet... Id start a project for my custom Filcos also but all thats left is the lubing of the switches as i progressively been working on them over time.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 09 November 2012, 15:50:30
Time to update dem photos Prof  :))
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 09 November 2012, 19:41:23
Time to update dem photos Prof  :))
Well KMAC is completed for the most part pics will be up soon I have to reinstall photoshop on Win8
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 10 November 2012, 01:57:38
More Pics uploaded My KMAC is now complete minus the keycaps, just using an extra Filco set i have currently. I received m00nshake's KMAC and will take unboxing pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Sat, 10 November 2012, 09:09:21
Looking good! I like the sig update too :)

Was it hard to figure out the led?
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 10 November 2012, 11:40:03
Looking good! I like the sig update too :)

Was it hard to figure out the led?

Thanks, cant wait for the proper zinc keycaps though!

na not all all what made you thin they would  be?
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 10 November 2012, 12:57:36
Prof, I just saw a picture of the lube on your switches.  I think you should re-mod them, you've put WAY too much lol
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:03:37
Prof, I just saw a picture of the lube on your switches.  I think you should re-mod them, you've put WAY too much lol
they feel fine....? on the rest ill keep the lube down i need a new application method my hand hurts after using that syringe for so long. Also does lubing the springs really do anything I have my doubts...
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: alaricljs on Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:12:56
Syringe?  wow... I use a small paint brush, and really should use a smaller one.  Lubing the springs makes it a little quieter.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:20:47
ok I have some paint brushes from when i used that white lube wasd used to use so those should work!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:25:40
Not my greatest video ever, but take a look below.  You should only brush 1-2 strokes per side at most.

Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:41:27
thanks for the video ill defiantly be trying to do the furture ones a bit more carefully with less lube and should be faster with brush. i also have smaller dental syringes that i might give a try.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 10 November 2012, 21:45:33
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Lol this is a ridiculous amount. It shouldn't be gushing out like that. Squirt some grease out a very small container, and use a toothpick or fine brush to apply the grease. The needles that are included with the syringe are waaay too thick so you don't get a good control on the amount that comes out.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: MMB on Sat, 10 November 2012, 21:53:23
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Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: m00nshake on Mon, 12 November 2012, 14:00:04
Can't wait to see more updates, oh, and hopefully zinc key caps. :)
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:16:53
All I have to say about my lube job is its crazy smooth and im happy with the way its turned out. Though for future build i will be applying less more accurately.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Guillairmo on Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:40:48
Sorry this may be a little off topic but... I understand KMAC is probably the best Cherry MX board out there right now, however for some people (like me) buying a DIY board like this is almost like gambling. Sure I love mechanical keyboard, however I have practically no experience with assembling/modding any keyboards. So what I'm trying to say is that for the certain people who want top notch quality - could potentially botch the keyboard job and lose their money. Does that make sense or am I just crazy?
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:45:00
Sorry this may be a little off topic but... I understand KMAC is probably the best Cherry MX board out there right now, however for some people (like me) buying a DIY board like this is almost like gambling. Sure I love mechanical keyboard, however I have practically no experience with assembling/modding any keyboards. So what I'm trying to say is that for the certain people who want top notch quality - could potentially botch the keyboard job and lose their money. Does that make sense or am I just crazy?
It makes sense, and if the concern for that is too great for you to risk, there are certainly people out there who will help you put it together. It may cost more, but that's the price you pay.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 13 November 2012, 00:04:13
Yep im willing to do it... Im building 2 KMAC LE's as well as mine one for m00nshake and one for Acetrak.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 15 November 2012, 03:34:18
Sorry for no progress as of late my internships been taking up most of my time. But I did manage to get some new work lights that just make everything so much easier.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 21 November 2012, 23:02:20
!!! BIG UPDATE !!!  with m00nshake's and Acetrak's KMACs as well as cables from MiMic.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: mistakemistake on Wed, 21 November 2012, 23:40:39
nice, looks awesome!
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 22 November 2012, 04:37:59
nice, looks awesome!
thanks!
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: m00nshake on Thu, 22 November 2012, 12:37:29
Thanks so much for the update! Everything looks great so far... :)
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 22 November 2012, 12:42:40
Yea hopefully after the holiday break ill get more done.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 00:22:56
Got the Zinc caps for my and m00nshake's keyboards in today. m00nskaes good to go,  I am down 5 caps :(
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:14:25
Updated as the Zinc caps showed up.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 18:47:24
Updated with some small progress I made on m00nshakes KMAC
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: bace on Fri, 30 November 2012, 23:01:39
wow this looks amazing! everything is so nice and clean especially with the zinc caps. props to you sir.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 30 November 2012, 23:07:23
Thanks I try to keep  eveything as clean and in good of shape as possible especially when dealing with other keyboards.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:19:46
Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:38:46
Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?
I have not tried it without it but i know when i added it to other keyboards it felt like it tightened stuff up and it lowered the noise while typing.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Sai on Thu, 13 December 2012, 02:42:10
i'd love to get one !! nice thread. always come to this thread to drool  :p :p
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:06:49
Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?

My Cheat felt way to unstable so I padded the bottom.  I used a piece of a ShamWOW towel (just a big chunk of felt, really) with nonslip on both sides.  It REALLY changed the feel of the board.  It provided some support behind the PCB to absorb some flex, and it quieted down.  It provides a bit of shock absorption, which accounts for the reduction in noise.  It also helped keep the plate from moving around inside the assembly (the cheat doesn't have screw mounts for the plate)
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:13:03
i'd love to get one !! nice thread. always come to this thread to drool  :p :p
i think sherryton might still have on KMAC up for sale so you mabe be in luck.
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Sai on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:33:53
well. i'll need to put my urge to get KMAC , etc to on hold for now. Currently waiting for GH60 project.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:46:31
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:52:59
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.
Title: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 December 2012, 10:52:13
Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:06:10
Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.
havnt a clue but i can measure it. Ive always just had alaricljs make me new ones since hes got the wire and the bender.
Title: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:34:32
Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.
havnt a clue but i can measure it. Ive always just had alaricljs make me new ones since hes got the wire and the bender.
Yea I've been waiting for some from him in the mail, but I fear they may have gotten lost. Oh well, I'll just compare with another board and give it a try.
Title: Re: Re: KMAC DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Sai on Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:43:20
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.

ok. that is fine by me since i don't have any place to keep KMAC and i will need to save some money. I'll just find in the classified section when the time comes !! ;D ;D or build for me , prof. :D
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:45:01
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.

ok. that is fine by me since i don't have any place to keep KMAC and i will need to save some money. I'll just find in the classified section when the time comes !! ;D ;D or build for me , prof. :D
alright sounds good!
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:53:05
Updated the thread with pics of m00nshake's finished board. and added a place for aggiejy's.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 16 December 2012, 19:49:29
added a place for HolidaySHRIMP's KMAC LE
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheQsanity on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:06:07
Whats the differance between kmac and phantom.  They both seem to be highly rated.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:16:01
Phantom is a GeekHack project. The KMAC is a Korean KBDMania project. They are very different in that the Phantom was the first to introduce a "modder plate" but it was designed to fit into a Filco Case. The KMAC had a full case included which bolted the plate to the case among other things. It's very very different.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:17:42
Also should mention how you program them is completely different as well.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: alaricljs on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:57:58
Aside from which there are 2 completely different firmwares available for the Phantom and enough information available to write your own or adapt yet another one that is available to it.  :)
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:59:34
Aside from which there are 2 completely different firmwares available for the Phantom and enough information available to write your own or adapt yet another one that is available to it.  :)
hasu FTW!
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: clakdale661 on Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:40:24
Hey everything in here looks so nice and clean. I want my Filco to look like this too. Great job Profesist! These are inspirational builds
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:48:00
Hey everything in here looks so nice and clean. I want my Filco to look like this too. Great job Profesist! These are inspirational builds
Thanks I try.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: HolidaySHRIMP on Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:45:57
added a place for HolidaySHRIMP's KMAC LE

Yay <3
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 20 December 2012, 05:50:11
more unboxing pics to come tomorrow.
Title: Re: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 December 2012, 02:56:49
more unboxing pics to come tomorrow.
oops these never came did they well i have my dslr now ill try to get them up once i have my new watermark.
Title: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: HolidaySHRIMP on Fri, 28 December 2012, 20:50:56
Can't wait!
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 31 December 2012, 05:45:04
Started taking some pics yeaterday. Im waiting on some new soldering equipment before i continue to build these as it will be much easier with the new stuff.
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist!
Post by: Binge on Mon, 31 December 2012, 14:18:18
m00n's build came out to be so beautiful!  Couldn't have wished a better keyboard for such a cool guy, and whoa, Prof, your dedication to assembling these boards while documenting the process has made my eyes really happy..  :D
Title: Re: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist! (beware high bandwidth content)
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:49:27
added disclaimer to the title.