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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: halodub on Sun, 10 August 2014, 23:33:00

Title: Introduction~
Post by: halodub on Sun, 10 August 2014, 23:33:00

Hello everyone! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm an electrical engineer/IT technologist from Wisconsin, and I like to throw money at things until I think they look pretty! I got myself a Ducky Shine DK2108S (blue backlight; Cherry MX Black switches) a little while back, and I just love it. I just recently repainted the top cover with some Ironlak spray paint (the Smurf color in particular) in an attempt to make it look cooler.
(http://ironlak.com/images/products/aerosols/ReloadColourChart_2010.gif)
Sadly, I didn't clearcoat over, so it is starting to rub off where I rest my thumb in front of the spacebar. I just ordered some 120g springs from the group buy that is going on because my MX Black stock springs are wearing out already after almost 3500 hours of Counterstrike since I've had the keyboard. Plus, I'd like my keys to have a little more "oomph" to them so I actually know I'm moving the key to prevent unwanted keystrokes from shakes after that 20th can of Mtn. Dew.  :thumb:

I also plan on getting some new keycaps and some grease when the springs get here so I can do the oiling, spring swap, and keycap swap in one swift motion. Hoping to learn a lot from this site!

Title: Re: Introduction~
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 11 August 2014, 06:02:02

Welcome to Geekhack!

Nice blue - I think everyone would like to see a picture :)

And everything you listed can be bought around here!

Title: Re: Introduction~
Post by: Gamingnow on Mon, 11 August 2014, 10:48:30

Welcome! Lets see some pics of that ducky  ;D

Title: Re: Introduction~
Post by: microsoft windows on Mon, 11 August 2014, 11:55:41

Welcome to Geekhack! Don't forget to visit the Official Door Thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61653.0) while you're here. As president of Geekhack.org, I hope you enjoy your forum experience!

Title: Re: Introduction~
Post by: halodub on Mon, 11 August 2014, 21:05:09

Well, not the best pic, but it was taken with my girlfriend's cell phone. The paint is semi-glossy and doesnt feel much different than the plastic beneath. You can see where some of the paint has rubbed off, and also why I need new keycaps lol.

(http://i.imgur.com/UKbi4ME.jpg)

Title: Re: Introduction~
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 12 August 2014, 05:31:34

That looks great!  It's kinda like DodgerBlue (HTML colour), which I really like.

The blue backlighting sets it off really well :)