Hey folks.
I modded my poker just a few days ago and finally got the time to upload the images and write this text.
I ordered some weeks ago Lube and SIP sockets and also LEDs in ZealPCs shop. Thanks for the green tea kitkat ;)
On a sunny day i decided to do my stuff and desolder all switches, lube them, install the SIP sockets and solder them in again. Thats a hell of work, as i found out.
Attention. Those are a LOT of images in the spoiler.
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My Solderstation. Toolcraft ST - 100D.
The soldersucker sucks /s
(http://i.imgur.com/XxMD93K.jpg)
The PCB
Underside of the Poker II PCB. Switches still soldered in, but no LEDs.
(http://i.imgur.com/TyqG9uT.jpg)
Those are already soldered out.
Took me like 15 minutes, as my soldersucker sucks /s
(http://i.imgur.com/8Ic0oCr.jpg)
First few Cherry MX Brown Switches
(http://i.imgur.com/z50lrdk.jpg)
We go on.
Until now 2 hours of work. Still just desoldering switches.
(http://i.imgur.com/vKyJHYR.jpg)
I can't explain why i lay them like this.
(http://i.imgur.com/HNcNbxY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/esUKOSp.jpg)
An empty plate with PCB.
The plate isnt designed to open Switches while those are soldered to the PCB.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZzrZe7E.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wR5SIW1.jpg)
61 Cherry MX Browns.
(http://i.imgur.com/IG8osdK.jpg)
Lets begin the joy.
(http://i.imgur.com/nJlvKdD.jpg)
Thick Lube from ZealPC.net
http://i.imgur.com/8ucW8uB.jpg
Lots of SIP Sockets (thanks Zeal!)
http://i.imgur.com/lvG4vPj.jpg
Switch bottom with stock spring
(http://i.imgur.com/hJhsTcI.jpg)
Switch top and slider
(http://i.imgur.com/QXHPVaN.jpg)
All together
(http://i.imgur.com/UCJcZV8.jpg)
Artsy Shot of an open switch
(http://i.imgur.com/XJrTn47.jpg)
Logitech G110 rubberdome, as i need a KB while doing the work.
(http://i.imgur.com/bBaHCDr.jpg)
Already lubed a few switches, they sound fantastic.
Only mounted, not soldered in.
(http://i.imgur.com/8KMwiuU.jpg)
Work tools :)
(http://i.imgur.com/zhb0BeO.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/GzCvKcQ.jpg
My progression to far.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dw3EsPG.jpg)
Did i ever told you i use a Acrylic Case from Tex?
(http://i.imgur.com/5cO63CQ.jpg)
Well, now you know.
(http://i.imgur.com/bVVxAEu.jpg)
Those SIP sockets. They fit. But it sucks to put them in.
(http://i.imgur.com/omyEBea.jpg)
HKP Gasmask white. Currently with a white 2x3x4 LED.
(http://i.imgur.com/wPon7rQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NxV6rLI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/i6mWxz6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/k5JGhju.jpg)
All Switches mounted, soldered in. LEDs are in the SIP sockets.
Spacebar got a colorchanging LED, as Enter and ESC got.
(http://i.imgur.com/nmSo2Tq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AT4BCxb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mXgtuCQ.jpg)
With SP PBT DSA keycaps. Blank ofc.
(http://i.imgur.com/1g1Aon8.jpg)
My fov.
(http://i.imgur.com/qhrYZZO.jpg)
Those colorchanging LEDs draw to much current to use on the whole board :(
(http://i.imgur.com/bNqW2Mu.jpg)
Enter the fun.
(http://i.imgur.com/yDEt7K2.jpg)
Colorchanging LED with the Gasmask.
The really nice part is ...
(http://i.imgur.com/toXjbWf.jpg)
... when the red fades in ...
(http://i.imgur.com/h2kGK2C.jpg)
... the eyes start to glow ...
(http://i.imgur.com/W0MSTNW.jpg)
... like hell ...
(http://i.imgur.com/59citgS.jpg)
... but when green comes ...
(http://i.imgur.com/pVUR7OG.jpg)
... the lights go out ...
(http://i.imgur.com/nGWgDuA.jpg)
... but the head still glows ...
(http://i.imgur.com/cNEQSrj.jpg)
... looks really unique ...
(http://i.imgur.com/bXmuNbi.jpg)
... dark blue ...
(http://i.imgur.com/Z7QEudo.jpg)
... and again red.
(http://i.imgur.com/9j97NQz.jpg)
Currently i'm quite happy with the board. But might do further modification.
Clickity clackity,
Thumper