Author Topic: Found this at Goodwill (Read 3179 times)

SkyCorrigan · « **on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:06:45 »

I was at my local Goodwill and I came across this little guy. Couldn't find much info on it, but it has Cherry mx key caps and a strange cherry switch I've never seen.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:07:07 »

Pics all broken

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:09:32 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:07:07

Pics all broken

how do i fix this. Im new here

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:12:49 »

Hopefully the pics are displayed

Xenderwind · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:14:43 »

try downloading the attachments and uploading them to imgur.com

smknjoe · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:14:58 »

Still can't see anything. Under Attachments browse your PC for the pics and upload.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:30:35 »

Those are Cherry MY. Really horrible switches but great caps. Maybe lasered or dye-subbed. I can't tell.

Caps will fit on MX stems/caps.

Sifo · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:31:16 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:30:35

Those are Cherry MY. Really horrible switches but great caps. Maybe lasered or dye-subbed. I can't tell.

Caps will fit on MX stems/caps.

HOW NEW ARE YOU?

Cherry MY switches are the best switches...

Tony · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:31:47 »

It's a Cherry G81-3000-LUNUS mechanical keyboard, MY switch

EDIT: Reupload the pics.

smknjoe · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:34:36 »

The L in the model number means lasered if I'm not mistaken and the keycaps may be PBT. The ones on the Cherry board I just sold (in my sig) are. Take a keycap off and look at the under side. It will say PBT if they are.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:35:10 »

The switches feel terrible and mushy. The keyboard looks like it was never used...hey PBT!

smknjoe · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:36:03 »

Nice key caps!

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:39:37 »

This is wierd...

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:46:34 »

Remove the springs from MY and they are not as horrible to use. Keycaps are worth the price for sure. As you discovered the stabilized keys are a little 'special'. You should be able to use them with costar stabilizer after clipping the corner pegs off. All the bottom row mods are also 'special' and are not useable. By 'special' I mean ****tarded.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 22:03:45 »

Wouldn't the switches stop working if I removed the spring?

Sifo · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 22:07:38 »

fohat.digs · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:19:13 »

No, there is a double spring system if I remember. Without springs they are extremely light and still useable, but I didn't like them.

I hate those legs on the big keys, I wish they were all MX compatible.

Where do you live?

Goodwill stores around Atlanta do not sell computer gear. A manager told me that "real" computer stores made them stop competing.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:43:14 »

Right there is a helical spring, and a leaf. The leaf makes the press register, the helical spring only adds force and is not necessary for functioning.

Charity thrift stores in my area don't do PC stuff either. But it was not because of complaints from regular retail stores, and really why would they care they are a charity and that is just total crap. The reason they don't here is because people left too much non functional stuff and the ewaste fees were hurting them too much. I imagine that is probably the real reasons in many other places as well when they don't.

ideus · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:58:22 »

Ivan, Nice catch! Enjoy your finding.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:16:42 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 16 July 2013, 09:43:14

too much non functional stuff and the ewaste fees were hurting them too much.

I imagine that is probably the real reasons in many other places as well when they don't.

Probably true, but this was at a big clean high-end Goodwill about 1.5 miles from a Micro Center.

Probably a decision made at an "area" or "regional" level.

Like everything at thrift stores, you have to pick through 99% worn-out junk to find the occasional gem.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:43:34 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Tue, 16 July 2013, 07:19:13

No, there is a double spring system if I remember. Without springs they are extremely light and still useable, but I didn't like them.

I hate those legs on the big keys, I wish they were all MX compatible.

Where do you live?

Goodwill stores around Atlanta do not sell computer gear. A manager told me that "real" computer stores made them stop competing.

I live in Chicago roughly a mile away from a Tiger Direct store. So they must not have a problem. There is so much computer stuff there is unreal. I found an old Voodoo card a couple weeks ago. At least 20 first gen lcd monitors, 10 keyboards, mice, and a handful of peripherals.

Thimplum · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 15:00:38 »

I always cringe whenever someone gets a great deal on something and I don't...

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 15:03:58 »

Quote from: Thimplum on Tue, 16 July 2013, 15:00:38

I always cringe whenever someone gets a great deal on something and I don't...

lets make a deal!

Tony · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:39:14 »

Sloth_mc, pls make sure that will be a great deal for Thimplum.

calavera · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:43:04 »

Nice find! Too bad they're not the thick lasered key caps but for that price, nice pickup nonetheless!

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:57:22 »

Quote from: calavera on Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:43:04

Nice find! Too bad they're not the thick lasered key caps but for that price, nice pickup nonetheless!

I wish they were. Still pbt though

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:58:49 »

I'm seriously willing to sell this thing for anyone interested.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 22:07:45 »

Quote from: Tony on Tue, 16 July 2013, 21:39:14

Sloth_mc, pls make sure that will be a great deal for Thimplum.

Why? She cute? lol

Findecanor · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:17:17 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:30:35

Maybe lasered or dye-subbed. I can't tell.

That is a relatively recent keyboard. All dye-sub Cherry keyboards made were in a beige/grey colour scheme without windows keys.

Great price for it anyhow! BTW, the case is identical to G80-3000 with Cherry MX/windows keys.
Myself, I have bought two G81-3000 and a G81-8008 just to harvest the lasered PBT caps ...

Thimplum · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:40:58 »

Quote from: Sifo on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:31:16

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:30:35
Those are Cherry MY. Really horrible switches but great caps. Maybe lasered or dye-subbed. I can't tell.

Caps will fit on MX stems/caps.

HOW NEW ARE YOU?

Cherry MY switches are the best switches...

BS!

esoomenona · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:45:10 »

Man, what a beautiful board! And what a STEAL!! How are you liking those MYs? Fantastic, aren't they? If you're ever looking to offload that thing (which I already know will be never...), hit me up!

MY4life

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:25:17 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:45:10

Man, what a beautiful board! And what a STEAL!! How are you liking those MYs? Fantastic, aren't they? If you're ever looking to offload that thing (which I already know will be never...), hit me up!

MY4life

I am willing to part ways with it. Pm me with an offer. I'm not looking to make a fortune. ..

Glissant · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:34:29 »

I'm so sorry to everyone that will fall for the insanity that has struck moosey and his crew xD.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:54:02 »

Quote from: Glissant on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:34:29

I'm so sorry to everyone that will fall for the insanity that has struck moosey and his crew xD.

huh?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:57:02 »

Quote from: sloth_mc on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:25:17

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 17 July 2013, 08:45:10
Man, what a beautiful board! And what a STEAL!! How are you liking those MYs? Fantastic, aren't they? If you're ever looking to offload that thing (which I already know will be never...), hit me up!

MY4life
I am willing to part ways with it. Pm me with an offer. I'm not looking to make a fortune. ..

So $4 + $15 shipping = $19?

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 16:24:11 »

I'll wait until this Sunday the 21st to see what people are willing to purchase. Shipping is $15 so... the bidding will start at $22

dorkvader · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 17:43:57 »

Quote from: sloth_mc on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:54:02

Quote from: Glissant on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:34:29
I'm so sorry to everyone that will fall for the insanity that has struck moosey and his crew xD.
huh?

Cherry MY's are not well regarded. I suspect the moose and his ilk are joking.

SkyCorrigan · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 17 July 2013, 18:00:00 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Wed, 17 July 2013, 17:43:57

Quote from: sloth_mc on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:54:02
Quote from: Glissant on Wed, 17 July 2013, 15:34:29
I'm so sorry to everyone that will fall for the insanity that has struck moosey and his crew xD.
huh?
Cherry MY's are not well regarded. I suspect the moose and his ilk are joking.

Ya they dont feel very good...mushy and kind of stiff.

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Author Topic: Found this at Goodwill (Read 3179 times)