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geekhack Marketplace => Classifieds => Topic started by: remedyhalopc on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:39:25

Title: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:39:25
Just got some of the supplies (and time) that I've been waiting for to start this. I enjoy modding keyboards, and I need a little extra scrap because I'm moving. I'm going to try to charge very reasonable prices for the work being done. Obviously I'm not as well known, or as established as WFD, Gupgup, SmallFry, JD, etc, etc etc. But I am experienced with the soldering iron, and with switch modification. As such, I am offering my services for free for the first two users who PM me.

Services

Soldering/Desoldering

Keyboard Assembly (GH60, Phantom, Ergodox, etc.)

Plate Installation

LED Installation

Switch Lubing (I use Krytox 103 for the sliders, and Victorinox oil

Stickering


Switch Modification (changing out stems/springs or modifying switch housing to be removable with LEDs installed)


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Obviously it'll be smoother and faster if you source the parts, but I'm willing to help you or even source the parts myself.
I'm not going to immediately list prices, but rather handle it on a case by case basis determining what exactly needs to be done and what parts need to be acquired (if any).

I'll accept most trades for keyboard goodies in lieu of money, especially if they involve brobots/CC/girlDC caps :P
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: Jocelyn on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:44:35
Good luck remedyhalopc!

PS - He's never modded anything for me, but I can vouch for him trust wise.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: calavera on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:44:52
Hmmm..........I'm interested
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: linziyi on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:45:14
Does a QF TK worth anything? I am thinking of getting a phantom with green switches, can I use my board as part of the payment?
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Tue, 07 May 2013, 21:52:13
Hmmm..........I'm interested

Feel free to send a PM. :)

Does a QF TK worth anything? I am thinking of getting a phantom with green switches, can I use my board as part of the payment?

Eh. I'd be turning around and either harvesting it for parts, or selling it. So, whatever TKs go for on the classifieds ($50 IIRC). I'd accept it.

Also green switches :drool:
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Wed, 08 May 2013, 02:54:33
Kuddos to you  [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: Rendom on Wed, 08 May 2013, 06:05:54
I don't see any prices. : (
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: turtle on Wed, 08 May 2013, 09:53:17
Ygpm
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Wed, 08 May 2013, 13:13:20
I don't see any prices. : (

Shoot me a PM and we'll work something out.


Turtle, I sent you a PM back.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 08 May 2013, 15:29:18
Lol I need a repair already. I think you cursed me with this thread, considering it happened hours after this was posted :p

PS - Advice; don't lube switches when you're very tired lol
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Thu, 09 May 2013, 08:13:13
Lol I need a repair already. I think you cursed me with this thread, considering it happened hours after this was posted :p

PS - Advice; don't lube switches when you're very tired lol

Ha! I'll shoot you a text of when we can meet up later today.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Thu, 09 May 2013, 21:23:51
Bump! I like key sets too. :)
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:31:56
Just an FYI still one free spot open still, had several people wanting it then they stop contacting me.

Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: Jocelyn on Sat, 11 May 2013, 12:15:08
Lol I need a repair already. I think you cursed me with this thread, considering it happened hours after this was posted :p

PS - Advice; don't lube switches when you're very tired lol

Ha! I'll shoot you a text of when we can meet up later today.

Thank You for the quick repair!! I really appreciate it :)
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Sat, 11 May 2013, 18:04:11
Lol I need a repair already. I think you cursed me with this thread, considering it happened hours after this was posted :p

PS - Advice; don't lube switches when you're very tired lol

Ha! I'll shoot you a text of when we can meet up later today.

Thank You for the quick repair!! I really appreciate it :)

No problem!

Both free spots have been taken. Please PM for quotes.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Sun, 12 May 2013, 22:48:48
Bumpity bump.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Mon, 13 May 2013, 21:16:39
Going to be posting some pics tonight of the board I desoldered and some Siig Minitouch action. 
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Tue, 14 May 2013, 15:45:16
WYSE Terminal desoldering job
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p484/teafish/null-5.jpg)
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p484/teafish/null-3.jpg)

SiigMini
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p484/teafish/null-2.jpg)
Blue alps are lovely. Totally convinced me that they're the switch I want in the GH60A. Some kind of Cream alps clone on top.
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p484/teafish/null-1.jpg)
Desoldered in a pretty stack.
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p484/teafish/null.jpg)
Can see the Alps logo here.

I'm not entirely sure, but I think photo bucket is compressing my potato pictures to new levels of potato. Let me know if those are clear for you desktop users.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: calavera on Thu, 16 May 2013, 22:26:39
hey haven't heard back from you yet.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: gameaholic on Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:30:47
We should consolidate all the people providing these services into one sticky thread as well as all the people sleeving cables.  It would be nice to have an idea of each one's current workload so that we can see who would probably be able to give us the quickest turnaround.
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 18 May 2013, 18:27:08
Thumbs up for offering these services!  (been in communications with remedyhalopc about swapping springs).
Title: Re: Custom Mod Service (plate installation/lubing/stickering/switch modification)
Post by: remedyhalopc on Thu, 23 May 2013, 06:51:33
Holding any more orders for a week besides the two I have right now. All my free time is going to volunteering right now.