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Title: M0110 Springs
Post by: ImClueless on Sat, 15 March 2014, 21:12:24

Hey, I'm not sure if this is the correct place, but I just got my hands on an apple M0110 for $2 at a local pawn shop (it's in great condition and everything works  :D) and I was wondering what springs would fit in the switches. I'm thinking of doing a mod like this http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/the-apple-m0110-today-t1067.html, but I'm not sure what would fit, and I really don't like the current weight. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 15 March 2014, 23:57:59

I think you will likely have to get custom made springs. I think all the ALPS tee mount switches used the same spring.

Also, here is the original GH post of the topic, for your convenience.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=20898.msg396927#msg396927

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: jacobolus on Sun, 16 March 2014, 00:01:36

You could maybe get something you like by cutting a few loops off the spring.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 16 March 2014, 08:19:38

I have the Apple M0120, you can use some springs from other Alps, you don't need special ones. They will not have the same weight but they fit. You can't use MX compatible springs btw.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: ImClueless on Sun, 16 March 2014, 10:57:30

Thanks for the tips. I guess I'll just try things until I find something that works.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 16 March 2014, 11:12:42

Quote from: ImClueless on Sun, 16 March 2014, 10:57:30

Thanks for the tips. I guess I'll just try things until I find something that works.

There's tons of white alps out there which themselves are not bad, I'm just saying they're common, so they are cheap. I would recommend getting some just for harvesting the springs. I can do a weight comparison with the normal springs if you want.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: lowpoly on Sun, 16 March 2014, 17:30:19

The solution is already in the thread, actually:

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Replacement springs from a Dell AT. I measured 60grams to fully press the switch before the spring mod, 41grams after. I used the coins I had in my pocket, then put them on a precision scale.

Dell AT = Bigfoot.

Title: Re: M0110 Springs
Post by: Grimey on Mon, 17 March 2014, 09:59:29

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Replacement springs from a Dell AT. I measured 60grams to fully press the switch before the spring mod, 41grams after. I used the coins I had in my pocket, then put them on a precision scale.

Yup, this was in the original post, and those M0110 switches are HEAVY.  I also have a M0110 sitting around, and the bag of black ALPS switches is going to be the donor springs if I ever get around to doing something with it.