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Title: Phosphor Glow RULES!
Post by: Shawn Stanford on Wed, 02 November 2016, 20:32:19

I picked up an SSK for $75 a number of years ago. Even at that time, this was a bargain. I used the snot out of that thing.

Then the Susquehanna did its flooding thing and my SSK was a victim. It dried out, but it was wonky: some keys were intermittent, some didn't work at all. I put it into a box of spare parts in the garage figuring it would never be right again. I nosed around on line, but while a normal Model M (of which I had several) could be had for under $50, SSKs were well north of $100, generally over $200. I sadly moved on to a tenkeyless with Cherry MX keys; almost, but not quite, as nice as the buckling spring keys in the Model M.

A couple months ago I stumbled on a mention of a Model M keyboard repair site: http://phosphorglow.net/. I pinged Maxx and arranged to have my SSK repaired and refurbed. I also opted for a colored underlayment, an LED under the Caps Lock key, and a USB controller to replace the old PS2 keyboard port controller.

Maxx was outstanding to work with. He let me know when he got jammed up in the shop and replied quickly to my inquiries. He offered his advice on mods, and gave me exactly what he promised.

I just got it back tonight and OMFG IT IS AMAZING Y'ALL! It's clean, it works, the orange underlay looks cool, and the mellow blue glow from under the Caps Lock key is INCREDIBLE!

I highly recommend Maxx's work. Outstanding service and value for the money.

Oh, it is SO NICE to have my SSK back!

Title: Re: Phosphor Glow RULES!
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 02 November 2016, 20:50:49

I can't think of anyone who doesn't highly recommend Maxx's work!

I just wish it was a bit cheaper to ship Model M keyboard to the US and back to get some of mine done.

Title: Re: Phosphor Glow RULES!
Post by: outz on Sat, 31 December 2016, 01:10:19

how long did it take for you guys to ship + receive it back?
i mailed mine early October, but unfortunately I am still waiting. Maxx is pretty backed up and I am :(

Title: Re: Phosphor Glow RULES!
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 31 December 2016, 01:16:13

My current SSK is a work from Maxx as well and he completely transform that thing from a beat up junk to a beauty it is now. I have high praises for his work as well!

Title: Re: Phosphor Glow RULES!
Post by: BunnyLake on Sat, 31 December 2016, 02:50:41

i have a board from maxx and ic ant imagine an ssk being any better, his attention to detail is second to none and honestly if anyone has an ssk, you are doing yourself a disservice by not sending it to him