Keyboard Question(s) Thread

[frosty]

I'll make one since I have dig so deep I still can't find one.

Sorry guys!

Alright, I'll start of with a couple of questions I have in mind.

1) What is the advantages/disadvantages of a custom PCB?

2) Are there any Filco MJ2 TKL/FULL WHITE EDITION CASES out there that one could purchase?

3) Are the stock metal plates superior (Filco/QFR) or inferior to stainless steel custom plates? (For example, the one whitefiredragon used in his phantom build video)

Any help would be appreciated! Feel free to ask any keyboard related questions!

[frosty]

ps. Trying to build a phantom.

[epzy]

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.7900;topicseen#lastPost

[Defect]

1. Programmable.  Some have nice LED support.  Some let you have multiple layouts.  For the most part it's just the interaction with teensy.

2. There's a forum dedicated to painting QFR cases.  Dunno if that would help.

3.IIRC some plates (possibly even phatom) let you reach the tabs at the bottom of the switch so you can open without desoldering.  Other thing to look for is plate thickness.

TKL are not my expertise but I want to help

[frosty]

-snip-

thanks! Hmm I rather one with a Filco logo!
Another question I would like to ask is, when taking apart the switch itself, I saw that there is some sort of tool, could you enlighten me on that?

[frosty]

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.7900;topicseen#lastPost

Ah, I saw this thread already too! Unfortunately those a frequently asked questions so.. I don't think it fits the bill. My bad on not specifying people should ask questions not answered in the FAQ.

[frosty]

Or below the FAQ in OP

[Defect]

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thanks! Hmm I rather one with a Filco logo!
Another question I would like to ask is, when taking apart the switch itself, I saw that there is some sort of tool, could you enlighten me on that?

I just used pliers and bent a paperclip.  Works fine.

[CPTBadAss]

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.7900;topicseen#lastPost

Ah, I saw this thread already too! Unfortunately those a frequently asked questions so.. I don't think it fits the bill. My bad on not specifying people should ask questions not answered in the FAQ.

No...it just means the first post has an faq. The rest of the thread is for questions. Which is why there's hundreds of replies....and stickied.

[frosty]

which is why i added "Or below the FAQ!" (:

[epzy]

Hmm. Just post all your keyboard related questions in the "Simple questions, simple answers" thread.