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Title: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: TrueCustom on Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:37:49
Hello!


My name is Byungho Kim. I am a S.Korean, but have been living in Toronto for few months.

I used to type for long time for linving, and the job gave serious problem to my fingers.
Therefore, I am looking for a keyboard which suits for me and will be able to relieve the pain.
I even made few custom-made keyboards to find the one.
Now, i am settling down with KingSaver with the following combinations.

- Keycaps : Wang 724
- Switches : Matias non-click sliver
- Housing : Aluminum(CNC machining)
- Frame : SUS 1.5T
- Circuit Board : Atmega32u4 with customized F/W by myself.


Of cause, I don't think i found the one, but i really like it so far.


I would like to meet many Alps mania in Geekhack and learn more about Alps from them.


Thanks!


Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:39:32
Welcome! I really love Alps as well. If you look in my signature, we're starting to work on a custom TKL Alps board on GH as well. I currently and working on my own custom Alps board that I've named the Tofu101. And I have some Matias switches on the way.

What switches do you like?
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 30 June 2013, 12:46:55
Akimbo probably qualifies as an Alps maniac. Hopefully he'll come in here and talk shop with you. :)

I've tried clicky green XMs (liked then), linear black Alps (didn't like them), white XMs (hated them), and Monterey blues (love them).
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: TrueCustom on Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:15:26
Thank you for the greetings.

I checked Tofu101, and it is an amazing work.
I am sure it couldn't be done without a deep enthusiasm.

My favorite Alps switch is the pink with perfect lubricant, but i am enjoying Matias's quite switch now.
Because, it is easy to get and has good features.
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:16:28
The tactile pro switches are my favorite Matias switches. Thank you for your kind words on the Tofu101...it's a work in progress. I will get around to finishing it all soon :D
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 30 June 2013, 13:18:11
The kingsaver is beautiful! As CPT has already mentioned we're trying to make something similar with our TKL Alps project which can be found here. (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44576.0)

Welcome to Geekhack. Enjoy your stay! :D
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: TrueCustom on Sun, 30 June 2013, 14:30:24
I read the whole thread of TKL Alps project. It is a very interesting thread.
I will stick to it. :)
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 30 June 2013, 14:32:06
There is also a GH60 Alps variant with info here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41461.0). I'm pretty sure Komar said he's going to work on that and release a PCB design soon.
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: TrueCustom on Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:40:36
Thank you for the information. I didn't expect this many varieties of projects in Geekhack.
I feel like Geekhack is a huge community.

BTW, If you are interested in an alps mini keyboard please refer to the following links
It is Duck Mini and supports alps too.

http://duck0113.tistory.com/29 (http://duck0113.tistory.com/29)
http://duck0113.tistory.com/28 (http://duck0113.tistory.com/28)
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: agodinhost on Sun, 30 June 2013, 20:43:13
There is also a GH60 Alps variant with info here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41461.0). I'm pretty sure Komar said he's going to work on that and release a PCB design soon.
Yes, I'm kinda impatient waiting for it ...

Welcome to GH man!
Title: Re: Hello! I am an Alps mania.
Post by: Aranair on Sun, 07 July 2013, 03:01:39

Welcome! I really love Alps as well. If you look in my signature, we're starting to work on a custom TKL Alps board on GH as well. I currently and working on my own custom Alps board that I've named the Tofu101. And I have some Matias switches on the way.

What switches do you like?

I'm curious, where did you order the Matias switches?:0

I am looking for a small 60% alps board but doesn't seem like there is any except for the planned komar gh60 lol..