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Title: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: speaktobrett on Fri, 19 May 2017, 07:10:46
Hi guys,

I have a Redscarf III 96 that I have started to build.
However, there is an error on the base plate, where one of the switch holes appears to be at the wrong height.
(Please see attached images)

The second image shows how the key cap looks if I force a switch in at that angle.

I was wondering if there was any way to fix the plate to get the switch aligned correctly?

Thanks!!
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: xondat on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:15:12
Ouch. Get a refund imo. Otherwise you'll have to file away the top part.
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: speaktobrett on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:18:01
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:15:12
Ouch. Get a refund imo. Otherwise you'll have to file away the top part.

I am pretty keen on building this keyboard, so I'd like to avoid return it for a refund.

Would filing away the top effect how the switch sits?
If not, I'm willing to give it a try! :)
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: xondat on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:19:12
You should be using PCB mount switches as you'll only really be able to use the top bit to align the switch. Just make sure its straight, and if it isn't, keep filing.
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: speaktobrett on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:21:08
Yes, I'm using pcb mount switches.
I will give it a try.

Thanks for your help!!
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 19 May 2017, 11:40:39
check for local laser shops.. they might be able to make a small cut for you cheaply.

this isn't a high precision ordeal,  they can probably just wing it by eye..
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: kmba on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:26:02
Filing a plate is easy. $7 for a precision file set. And since you're using PCB mount switches you will be fine.
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:28:10
Quote from: tameone on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:26:02
Filing a plate is easy. $7 for a precision file set. And since you're using PCB mount switches you will be fine.

it's pretty hard to file in a straight line.. but maybe that's not an issue here since it's a very short distance to be filed.
Title: Re: RS96 Base plate is misaligned on bottom row
Post by: kmba on Fri, 19 May 2017, 23:45:06
Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:28:10
Quote from: tameone on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:26:02
Filing a plate is easy. $7 for a precision file set. And since you're using PCB mount switches you will be fine.

it's pretty hard to file in a straight line.. but maybe that's not an issue here since it's a very short distance to be filed.

I don't think he should worry about filing it precisely so it matches up with where the switch should sit.  I just think he should file it completely out of the way and use a PCB mounted switch and not worry about the plate in that position at all.