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Title: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: redskull on Mon, 05 January 2015, 11:52:32
from someone at chiphell forum. i don't know chinese, but the pictures speak for themselves.  :eek: :D

http://www.chiphell.com/thread-1212004-1-1.html
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Mon, 05 January 2015, 11:55:34
the video too. It's a beauty. and the mod is done professionally albeit it's tedious.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 05 January 2015, 11:56:46
Now that is impressive.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:00:56
Now that is impressive.

First fully backlit Topre switches with Cherry MX compatibility

Also, he mentioned in the video that he's going to do brightness control next.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:12:56
Someone make a proper English translation of this article please??
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Freebird on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:19:29
I would love to do this but it looks super fiddly.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 05 January 2015, 12:22:17
The amount of effort put into this is praise worthy.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:19:24
The amount of time put into this mod is amazing!

...But I can't help but notice how his (thighs?) are super scarred up...Talk about extensive whip lashing :'(
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:21:20
the video too. It's a beauty. and the mod is done professionally albeit it's tedious.

extremely so! I was paging through the pictures (the only translation I need) and it is indeed praiseworthy. I think I would have gone with a much easier but less impressive method of placing the LEDs in the corner of the switch topre style.

Look at it!
http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162429hbm9zwobke9zbkeb.jpg


...But I can't help but notice how his (thighs?) are super scarred up...Talk about extensive whip lashing :'(

(http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162423xowzpcfonpnwk0o3.jpg)
^that would be a towel.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:22:02
Someone make a proper English translation of this article please??

I'm trying to find someone to do it. My Chinese isn't good enough.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:27:15
the video too. It's a beauty. and the mod is done professionally albeit it's tedious.

extremely so! I was paging through the pictures (the only translation I need) and it is indeed praiseworthy. I think I would have gone with a much easier but less impressive method of placing the LEDs in the corner of the switch topre style.

Look at it!
http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162429hbm9zwobke9zbkeb.jpg


...But I can't help but notice how his (thighs?) are super scarred up...Talk about extensive whip lashing :'(

Show Image
(http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162423xowzpcfonpnwk0o3.jpg)

^that would be a towel.

oops. :))
Couldn't tell when on my phone.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:32:35
As awesome as that is, and as much as I love backlighting, I don't think I have the patience for that mod haha.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:34:41
Scrolled multiple times , couldn't find the video .
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Lu_e on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:37:17
Wow, crazy mod!



the video too. It's a beauty. and the mod is done professionally albeit it's tedious.

extremely so! I was paging through the pictures (the only translation I need) and it is indeed praiseworthy. I think I would have gone with a much easier but less impressive method of placing the LEDs in the corner of the switch topre style.

Look at it!
http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162429hbm9zwobke9zbkeb.jpg


...But I can't help but notice how his (thighs?) are super scarred up...Talk about extensive whip lashing :'(

Show Image
(http://www.chiphell.com/data/attachment/forum/201501/05/162423xowzpcfonpnwk0o3.jpg)

^that would be a towel.

oops. :))
Couldn't tell when on my phone.

Haha I kinda see it too. Sorta looks like a burn victim or something.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:37:39
Scrolled multiple times , couldn't find the video .

it's at the very top of his post before any pictures. I'd link it if I could.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: demik on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:41:35
epic? really?

man, that word has really lost its meaning.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:44:45
Kudos for that MOD - Quite impressive.

I bet it will not take that long until CM comes up with a backlit Novatouch.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:47:39
Scrolled multiple times , couldn't find the video .

it's at the very top of his post before any pictures. I'd link it if I could.
thanks didn't load the first time .
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: madhias on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:48:29
Where are the custom cases? Will there be aluminum cases? Is there something planed? Like these:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDc4WDgwMA==/z/ZE8AAOSwGzlTw8VR/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:51:35
epic? really?

man, that word has really lost its meaning.

LoL -

Bollywood is going to make an Epic movie inspired by this mod.
I heard Shery Chopra will play the spacebar
-__- nsfw
I suspect she will get shiny real quick.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 05 January 2015, 13:55:15
epic? really?

man, that word has really lost its meaning.

The new word to say these days seems to be "legendary"
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: derb2k2 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 14:19:24
epic? really?

man, that word has really lost its meaning.

LoL -

Bollywood is going to make an Epic movie inspired by this mod.
I heard Shery Chopra will play the spacebar
I suspect she will get shiny real quick.


 :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 15:12:32
(...)
-__- nsfw
I suspect she will get shiny real quick.

Waow! First time I get NSFWed on GH. I could of sweared Chopra was over 21. Sorrrrrrrry.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 15:16:27
(...)
-__- nsfw
I suspect she will get shiny real quick.

Waow! First time I get NSFWed on GH. I could of sweared Chopra was over 21. Sorrrrrrrry.

It's not any issue of age that made it nsfw, it was the content of the image.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: demik on Mon, 05 January 2015, 15:31:16
****, deleting my comment.

why don't you just waste your time cheating people out of CCs in CC's subforum?
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 15:58:18
It's not any issue of age that made it nsfw, it was the content of the image.

You are kidding. I was not aware GH was sold to the Amish. That is EPIC.
Ok now I will shut up cause adding more to it will get me in trouble.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 16:07:37
It's not any issue of age that made it nsfw, it was the content of the image.

You are kidding. I was not aware GH was sold to the Amish. That is EPIC.
Ok now I will shut up cause adding more to it will get me in trouble.

I don't make the rules, I just enforce them as they were told to me.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 16:37:06
I don't make the rules, I just enforce them as they were told to me.

As for any Rules - They are subject to interpretation.
I honestly don't know what triggered the kill.
But my wife is no keyboard so you and I must look at it with a different set of eyes.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 05 January 2015, 16:48:05
...

So about that novatouch mod. Pretty cool, amirite?

i especially enjoy the use of magnet wire and copper tape and the way he's routing all the current for that entire LED matrix through one tiny trimpot.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 05 January 2015, 16:55:57
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Mon, 05 January 2015, 17:00:00
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c

The feel is similar to the 45g - but the stock Novatouch doesn't give the distinctive thump known to the Realforce.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 17:05:31
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c

The one I tried felt snappier than the 45g on either the 660 of HHKB. It honestly feels like the weight of 45g with the tactility of the 55g
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: slickmamba on Mon, 05 January 2015, 17:22:31
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c

The one I tried felt snappier than the 45g on either the 660 of HHKB. It honestly feels like the weight of 45g with the tactility of the 55g

This, although this is at least our second time agreeing on it.  I'm not actually sure if I like it.  But I keep going back to it.  Something about that loud snap back is enjoyable.  Now to steal the 55g domes from my 87ub and put in on my hhkb.  Will report soon.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 05 January 2015, 17:24:31
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c

The one I tried felt snappier than the 45g on either the 660 of HHKB. It honestly feels like the weight of 45g with the tactility of the 55g

This, although this is at least our second time agreeing on it.  I'm not actually sure if I like it.  But I keep going back to it.  Something about that loud snap back is enjoyable.  Now to steal the 55g domes from my 87ub and put in on my hhkb.  Will report soon.

I actually really enjoyed it...I just don't know if I liked it as much as 55g. Still liked it more than most cherry though.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: redskull on Mon, 05 January 2015, 21:19:01
Always curious about this. How does the trope switches feel on that board compared to a HHKB or f660c

The one I tried felt snappier than the 45g on either the 660 of HHKB. It honestly feels like the weight of 45g with the tactility of the 55g

This, although this is at least our second time agreeing on it.  I'm not actually sure if I like it.  But I keep going back to it.  Something about that loud snap back is enjoyable.  Now to steal the 55g domes from my 87ub and put in on my hhkb.  Will report soon.

I actually really enjoyed it...I just don't know if I liked it as much as 55g. Still liked it more than most cherry though.

im stuck at 55g topre. still not interested to try the novatouch. its good that it can take mx caps, but it is still 45g.
Title: Re: EPIC full led mod on a Novatouch
Post by: BucklingSpring on Tue, 06 January 2015, 20:15:26
im stuck at 55g topre. still not interested to try the novatouch. its good that it can take mx caps, but it is still 45g.

Right - And with real 87U 55g at 215$ on EK, unless you are really into custom keycaps, there is absolutely no reason to go the Novatouch way.