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Title: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:06:52
I am a little confused about all of this stuff, help is appreciated and thanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:07:19
kmac kit from where?
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:09:08
A brand new KMAC kit from kbdmod.co.kr or originative will include everything you need except switches, Cherry PCB-mount stabilisers, keycaps and a mini-usb cable. You just need to assemble/solder it and put keycaps on.
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: rockhawksam on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:29:38
Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:09:08
A brand new KMAC kit from kbdmod.co.kr or originative will include everything you need except switches, Cherry PCB-mount stabilisers, keycaps and a mini-usb cable. You just need to assemble/solder it and put keycaps on.
Awesome, thanks for the help! I am under the impression that the winkeyless layout requires a 7x spacebar, where would I find stabilizers for this?
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:34:41
Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:29:38
Awesome, thanks for the help! I am under the impression that the winkeyless layout requires a 7x spacebar, where would I find stabilizers for this?
Yes, that's correct. The best way to get a bunch of Cherry PCB mount stabilisers including a 7unit wire is to take them from a winkeyless Cherry G80 board. Or you could try the classifieds. In total you will need :

4x : Cherry PCB mount stabilisers with 2unit wires
1x : Cherry PCB mount stabiliser with 7unit wire
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:34:41
Quote from: rockhawksam on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:29:38
Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 27 April 2014, 21:09:08
A brand new KMAC kit from kbdmod.co.kr or originative will include everything you need except switches, Cherry PCB-mount stabilisers, keycaps and a mini-usb cable. You just need to assemble/solder it and put keycaps on.
Awesome, thanks for the help! I am under the impression that the winkeyless layout requires a 7x spacebar, where would I find stabilizers for this?

gon, iirc originative is sold out
Title: Re: What exactly comes with a Kmac kit, and what else would I need to buy?
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 27 April 2014, 22:01:45
You may also want to get some LEDs as well, though they are optional.