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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: tron on Tue, 29 August 2017, 21:37:14
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Just picked up an Acer kb-101as with scooped double shot ABS keycaps and SKCM Blue Alps. The board is in decent shape, however, the steel back plate has minor rust spots and the case looks a tad yellow from age. The switches and caps are absolutely amazing and really do live up to the hype. The click/rebound sound they make is really unique and by far the best sounding switch I've used.
My question is: Due to the condition of the back plate, do you think I should harvest the switches and caps and use them to build a custom 60% board or leave it the way it is? I'm a bit worried about the switch sound loosing it's character in an aluminum 60% case. I actually prefer the sound of my Brown Alps in a plastic case. The clack is much deeper and less metallic sounding.
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If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to :p . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.
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If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to :p . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.
I never thought I'd say this but I'm really starting to like the full size case ;D. I don't think it's leaving the office anyway due to the sound level. They are crazy loud (in a good way).
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If you really want to transplant just because of some minor rust spots, you're looking for excuses to :p . I'd say leave it as it is! And yes, they'll sound better in the current chassis.
I never thought I'd say this but I'm really starting to like the full size case ;D. I don't think it's leaving the office anyway due to the sound level. They are crazy loud (in a good way).
aha, blue alps aren't even the loudest clicky Alps :))
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Keep them in the original case, blue alps sound horrible when put in any 60% case, even the nicer ones.