I hate mini-USB. I hate detachable cables in general, they are just problems waiting to happen.But I also hate permanent cable. They are such a chore to manage and transport!
I hate mini-USB. I hate detachable cables in general, they are just problems waiting to happen.But I also hate permanent cable. They are such a chore to manage and transport!
This is why I want to have 2-3 mechanical keyboards. They should just use standard usb instead of mini usb. I don't like non-removable cables, such a turn off especially on something like a RF 87u :(
maybe you should opened the faceplate,and play with solder :)
yeah,but somitimes people GH don't care warranty!,because they can fix it yourself :))maybe you should opened the faceplate,and play with solder :)
That would void the warranty!
yeah,but somitimes people GH don't care warranty!,because they can fix it yourself :))maybe you should opened the faceplate,and play with solder :)
That would void the warranty!
yeah,try warranty now! if can't play with solder! :-Xyeah,but somitimes people GH don't care warranty!,because they can fix it yourself :))maybe you should opened the faceplate,and play with solder :)
That would void the warranty!
Would have no problem tinkering on it myself but I''l just play by the book on this one. Why not since I have the warranty right??
I hate mini-USB. I hate detachable cables in general, they are just problems waiting to happen.But I also hate permanent cable. They are such a chore to manage and transport!
I hate Apple and consider it to be one of the most "evil" companies in the entire computer industry, but the magnetic attachment for charging cables is one of the most brilliant and monumental inventions of the past decade.
Presumably, the reason that every keyboard manufacturer is not using a similar system is to avoid paying royalties.
This is why I want to have 2-3 mechanical keyboards. They should just use standard usb instead of mini usb. I don't like non-removable cables, such a turn off especially on something like a RF 87u :(
Currently working up building my collection so that I have spares. In fact, my next purchase will be tomorrow!
This is why I want to have 2-3 mechanical keyboards. They should just use standard usb instead of mini usb. I don't like non-removable cables, such a turn off especially on something like a RF 87u :(
Currently working up building my collection so that I have spares. In fact, my next purchase will be tomorrow!
Yes. This is the best plan. Buying another keyboard from someplace other than WASD, was going to be my suggested solution as well.
I hate mini-USB. I hate detachable cables in general, they are just problems waiting to happen.But I also hate permanent cable. They are such a chore to manage and transport!
I hate Apple and consider it to be one of the most "evil" companies in the entire computer industry, but the magnetic attachment for charging cables is one of the most brilliant and monumental inventions of the past decade.
Presumably, the reason that every keyboard manufacturer is not using a similar system is to avoid paying royalties.
I hate mini-USB. I hate detachable cables in general, they are just problems waiting to happen.But I also hate permanent cable. They are such a chore to manage and transport!
I hate Apple and consider it to be one of the most "evil" companies in the entire computer industry, but the magnetic attachment for charging cables is one of the most brilliant and monumental inventions of the past decade.
Presumably, the reason that every keyboard manufacturer is not using a similar system is to avoid paying royalties.
What I am really worried, is the $200 HHKB - I don't know what I'd do if the mini USB broke!
Since I bought it from Japan, the warranty will only be valid in Japan, meaning I am SOL.
What's worse is the thought that these mech keyboards these days don't last > 10 years unlike the older IBM Model M keyboards. What's happening to this world?
I agree, besides keyboards like every other technology are built by humans. My teacher once said to me (which I will forever remember the quote) that it is "built by humans, for humans". Keyboards were not built by god or some very high deities. They were built by machines if not by humans but who built the machines in the first place? the humans!What I am really worried, is the $200 HHKB - I don't know what I'd do if the mini USB broke!
Since I bought it from Japan, the warranty will only be valid in Japan, meaning I am SOL.
What's worse is the thought that these mech keyboards these days don't last > 10 years unlike the older IBM Model M keyboards. What's happening to this world?
What's wrong with you? These keyboards should last well over ten years. Just that things happen in ten years, a significant period in one's life, and things break.
I think that's true,product these day bad than product 70-90s that is really the built and so solid though rubber dome
It is not end of the world, true, and it didn't really bother me. I'm making an observation of how poor quality stuff are these days.
Cheer up :D
Sorry to hear that. I too had to type on a rubber dome the other day and I wasn't too happy about it.I have to type on scissor switches every day at work. And I can't bring my own keyboard in :(
Well, you gotta admit that these days things don't last as long as the same stuff used by our parents. Something about captalism and mass producing stuff that made many manufacturers used cheaper components. While we may have made more money these days compare to the older times, our things broke faster so we are equally as poor.
It is not end of the world, true, and it didn't really bother me. I'm making an observation of how poor quality stuff are these days.
Cheer up :D
They need to use a better connector. Like something large with strain relief with a female USB connecter well attached to it.
What I am really worried, is the $200 HHKB - I don't know what I'd do if the mini USB broke!
Since I bought it from Japan, the warranty will only be valid in Japan, meaning I am **** out of luck.
What's worse is the thought that these mech keyboards these days don't last > 10 years unlike the older IBM Model M keyboards. What's happening to this world?
Well, you gotta admit that these days things don't last as long as the same stuff used by our parents. Something about captalism and mass producing stuff that made many manufacturers used cheaper components. While we may have made more money these days compare to the older times, our things broke faster so we are equally as poor.It is true that quality has sort of gone out the window when it comes to cheap(er) items. Though sometimes paying a large sum of money for a certain things may also signify that the product was made with quality. Definitely that same statement is not always true when it comes certain products but PFU has been around for quite a bit meaning that if they were going to for instance make their products as poor as say for instance a poorly cloned variant whilst charging the same sort of price. I am sure there will be some people that may "kick up a stink" about it.
It is not end of the world, true, and it didn't really bother me. I'm making an observation of how poor quality stuff are these days.
Cheer up :D
Back in business on my v2!
Now, looking for suggestions on how to make this sturdier. Can it be done??
The red circle denotes where it is attached to the board. Same on the other side of the connector.
Back in business on my v2!
Now, looking for suggestions on how to make this sturdier. Can it be done??
The red circle denotes where it is attached to the board. Same on the other side of the connector.
Design a replacement PCB that uses a usb connector with through-hole supports?
edit : or something that could fit one of these mid-mount USB connectors, 6 points of contact seem like they would be extra sturdy:Show Image(http://img-europe.electrocomponents.com/largeimages/R7025479-02.jpg)