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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28

Title: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28: A few days ago i posted the some photos of the progress of my Ghetto Green switch mod for my QFR. I got some advice to buy a phantom plate but due to the availability of them i was thinking why not try and mod my Stock QFR plate for easy switch removal. I was thinking maybe a small file or my dermel.

Do you guys know of anyone who has tire this?
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:36:44: Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28
A few days ago i posted the some photos of the progress of my Ghetto Green switch mod for my QFR. I got some advice to buy a phantom plate but due to the availability of them i was thinking why not try and mod my Stock QFR plate for easy switch removal. I was thinking maybe a small file or my dermel.

Do you guys know of anyone who has tire this?

You're crazy this **** is steel... If you were paid minimum wage, this would still take you something like 8 hours..

THe cost of buying a plate was only something around $15...

You would spend 8*$10 in labor for something that was $15??

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Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:58:19: If I could find a Plate for $15 i would get it.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:59:54: Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:58:19
If I could find a Plate for $15 i would get it.

post in classifieds
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 28 September 2013, 18:03:16: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:59:54
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:58:19
If I could find a Plate for $15 i would get it.

post in classifieds

It won't be anywhere near $15 in the Classifieds. You don't need to cut that much, more like 2 scooped areas per side of each rectangular hole. Still a fair amount of work.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 18:08:41: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 28 September 2013, 18:03:16
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:59:54
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:58:19
If I could find a Plate for $15 i would get it.

post in classifieds

It won't be anywhere near $15 in the Classifieds. You don't need to cut that much, more like 2 scooped areas per side of each rectangular hole. Still a fair amount of work.

probably want to use a disk cutter with the grind wheel instead of dremel.

Dremel would take you Forever.... the plate is quite thick
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 28 September 2013, 18:35:26: I don't think plates were ever $15
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 20:53:53: My hands must create!! or rather modify. will post when finished.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 28 September 2013, 20:56:53: Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 20:53:53
My hands must create!! or rather modify. will post when finished.

High-five! Hope it comes out to your liking.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Neo.X on Sat, 28 September 2013, 22:10:49: This's an exciting mod, please let us know the process. I have been thinking of this for my QFR all the time.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 22:27:23: You guys are nutso... this is really not the place to save money... because the TIME-cost is HUGE compared to dollars saved.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: whiskytango on Sat, 28 September 2013, 23:08:20: @Reckthor: this idea has occired to me also. I would love to see your results. While I don't think it will take 8 hours (number pulled out of ass?), I do think it might take a while. Also, I agree with Ray, plates were never sold anywhere near $15 (also number pulled out of ass), and even if they were, there's no where to buy them for that now. The plates that were made before are scarce, and it seems to be pretty tough to find one in the classifieds. I'm not necessarily saying I think it will work, but I say go for it if you want to try.

@tp4tissue: Have you ever even used a dremel or a grinder? How the hell would you use grinder to do this? The grinding wheels are usually 3-4 inches. You can't get that in between the switch holes. Also, I don't think the OP is doing this to save money. it's not like you can just go buy a universal plate willy nilly. If the OP can't find one to buy, then his alternative is to try the mod himself. What does valuing your time at minimum wage have to do with this? And a $15 plate? Seriously?
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 23:12:41: If i wanted it to be done fast I would use my drill-press with a cutting bit and cut a half circle in each place needed. That might take 20 mins. But i want to keep nice lines. the reason for a file.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 23:21:57: Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 23:12:41
If i wanted it to be done fast I would use my drill-press with a cutting bit and cut a half circle in each place needed. That might take 20 mins. But i want to keep nice lines. the reason for a file.

if you have a drill press, definitely use a drill press(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_089_02.gif)
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 28 September 2013, 23:29:25: I think a file would work best
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:42:49: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:59:54
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 17:58:19
If I could find a Plate for $15 i would get it.

post in classifieds

... once you have 60 posts.
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: bazemk1979 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:06:14: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:36:44
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28
A few days ago i posted the some photos of the progress of my Ghetto Green switch mod for my QFR. I got some advice to buy a phantom plate but due to the availability of them i was thinking why not try and mod my Stock QFR plate for easy switch removal. I was thinking maybe a small file or my dermel.

Do you guys know of anyone who has tire this?

You're crazy this **** is steel... If you were paid minimum wage, this would still take you something like 8 hours..

THe cost of buying a plate was only something around $15...

You would spend 8*$10 in labor for something that was $15??

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/64caf316.gif)

dude wtf ur dorking about, last plate sold for $45 shipped by WFD... and it was preorders only, $15 for a plate..... dream on lol
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:34:28: Quote from: bazemk1979 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:06:14
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:36:44
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28
A few days ago i posted the some photos of the progress of my Ghetto Green switch mod for my QFR. I got some advice to buy a phantom plate but due to the availability of them i was thinking why not try and mod my Stock QFR plate for easy switch removal. I was thinking maybe a small file or my dermel.

Do you guys know of anyone who has tire this?

You're crazy this **** is steel... If you were paid minimum wage, this would still take you something like 8 hours..

THe cost of buying a plate was only something around $15...

You would spend 8*$10 in labor for something that was $15??

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/64caf316.gif)

dude wtf ur dorking about, last plate sold for $45 shipped by WFD... and it was preorders only, $15 for a plate..... dream on lol

Not a huge difference $45 vs $15
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:58:25: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:34:28
Quote from: bazemk1979 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 01:06:14
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:36:44
Quote from: Reckthor on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:02:28
A few days ago i posted the some photos of the progress of my Ghetto Green switch mod for my QFR. I got some advice to buy a phantom plate but due to the availability of them i was thinking why not try and mod my Stock QFR plate for easy switch removal. I was thinking maybe a small file or my dermel.

Do you guys know of anyone who has tire this?

You're crazy this **** is steel... If you were paid minimum wage, this would still take you something like 8 hours..

THe cost of buying a plate was only something around $15...

You would spend 8*$10 in labor for something that was $15??

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/64caf316.gif)

dude wtf ur dorking about, last plate sold for $45 shipped by WFD... and it was preorders only, $15 for a plate..... dream on lol

Not a huge difference $45 vs $15

Not a huge difference: trolling or helpful posting

...oh wait...
:))
Title: Re: QFR Plate mod.
Post by: RabRhee on Sun, 29 September 2013, 10:38:03: I considered doing a similar mod myself, although as the only plate keyboard I have is without switches it's not an urgent task. It may take a little while, but not every job has to translate to an hourly rate. I cut my own stainless steel switch tools with a Dremel, it took a while longer than brass, but not a great deal longer, and if it can cut 1.2mm stainless, it can probably cut the plate steel, which is thicker but not stainless. Very interested in your results.

If you enjoy your craft, then even if it costs you $5 an hour instead of save you, its a cheap hobby. If you don't enjoy crafting, then every task you can't pay for is a sad chore.