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Offline StreetGT

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[Datacomp DKF191F] A new fan and a new project
« on: Sun, 17 April 2016, 09:55:53 »
Hello there everyone, I have been following this mechanical keyboards for the last 2 months, to be honest I never had a mechanic keyboard!

So, I had my first computer (an old Pentium II) when I was 6, I'm 21 years old now. After a searching around I found my old keyboard, a black keyboard, It was the time to pull the keycap and see the magic. I found that my first keyboard was a Mechanical one! The switches are white, but I don't know the name since I'm new in this kinda of stuff. I'm just happy!

I'm thinking about to create a custom keyboard following this project or any project you guys recommend me, or even restore the keyboard! :)
http://www.instructables.com/id/HacKeyboard-a-mechanical-keyboard-built-from-scrat/

Here is the album of my keyboard: http://imgur.com/a/VpweA

What you guys think? Can you guys give me more information about these switches? Is it worth or I can give a try?
Greetings! :)

Offline 3K

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Re: [Datacomp DKF191F] A new fan and a new project
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 17 April 2016, 10:24:57 »
Hey, that's really a nice first board!  :)

The switches should be Alps, or something similar.  Maybe these? https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKCM_White
I could be wrong though, I do not know much about Alps.

If you want to restore it completely I would advice you to remove the rust from the mounting plate! But this would be a lot of soldering work.

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Offline StreetGT

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Re: [Datacomp DKF191F] A new fan and a new project
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 17 April 2016, 10:28:32 »
Hey, that's really a nice first board!  :)

The switches should be Alps, or something similar.  Maybe these? https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKCM_White
I could be wrong though, I do not know much about Alps.

If you want to restore it completely I would advice you to remove the rust from the mounting plate! But this would be a lot of soldering work.

Hello, they are real Alps SKCM White or a clone.I'm thinking about to restore. And I know, I need to remove all the switches (unsolder) for clear the board and repair where is needed.

Here is a video of clicking on switches:
« Last Edit: Sun, 17 April 2016, 16:35:45 by StreetGT »

Offline StreetGT

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Re: [Datacomp DKF191F] A new fan and a new project
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 20 November 2016, 15:33:48 »
Hello there people, what you guys recommend me to clean the keycaps?

Greetings,
Tiago