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Title: BFace Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Thu, 09 July 2015, 20:50:02
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Preface:
I originally built this in Feb, and it was my first Kustom, but then I broke the PCB, and I recently got a new one, and it has stayed unbuilt, so I sold it as a board that I would custom build to their preferences. There are also some in-progress photos that are missing, but I can't be bothered to dig them up.

Disassembled Switches (Worn in clears from a Skidata board, had to clean out all the diodes)
(http://i.imgur.com/qnl9diP.jpg)

Stems (and a spring) in isopropyl alcohol to clean of all the gunk from the past 21 years
(http://i.imgur.com/i7MSOwk.jpg)

Switch casing in isopropyl alcohol to clean of all the gunk from the past 21 years
(http://i.imgur.com/hab2kfW.jpg)

Gold 62g springs!
(http://i.imgur.com/rnPLmHd.jpg)

Switches after being lubed, spring swapped, stickered, SIP socketed, and clear topped (I love the way  these look!)
(http://i.imgur.com/hMX1BlE.jpg)

Switches put in place on the plate, ready for soldering!
(http://i.imgur.com/uPtPPIb.jpg)

Switches soldered!
(http://i.imgur.com/sTuAQQB.jpg)

Caps off photo
(http://i.imgur.com/FKOKcVE.jpg)

Another angle
(http://i.imgur.com/I0D1g7E.jpg)

My blank blue IMSTO caps on (sadly they aren't going where the board is going)
(http://i.imgur.com/RomT5Ur.jpg)

I have never done ergoclears properly, and some people might say that I did these wrong as far as lube goes, but from the typing I did on it I really like them, and will be doing it with my next boards, but maybe with 67g springs. :)

And typing video (seizure warning, seriously)
Title: Re: BFace Build Log
Post by: njbair on Thu, 09 July 2015, 21:25:20
Those LEDs! My eyeballs hurt.

Nice job on the build. Those clear-topped switches look awesome.
Title: Re: BFace Build Log
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 22:15:47
removed.
Title: Re: BFace Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Thu, 09 July 2015, 22:21:14
did you buy the skidata off ebay for what $140 shipped I think the guy was asking?  And was it worth it?
No, but skidata's are worth the price, you get the caps, the switches, and the stabs. I am looking to buy more in the future if  you want to hop on, PM me.
Title: Re: BFace Build Log
Post by: Jokrik on Thu, 09 July 2015, 22:40:52
Ma eyes! :D

that switch photos are dope! so sexy with that clear cover