Author Topic: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist! (beware high bandwidth content) (Read 28026 times)

TheProfosist · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 10 November 2012, 13:41:27 »

thanks for the video ill defiantly be trying to do the furture ones a bit more carefully with less lube and should be faster with brush. i also have smaller dental syringes that i might give a try.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 10 November 2012, 21:45:33 »

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Lol this is a ridiculous amount. It shouldn't be gushing out like that. Squirt some grease out a very small container, and use a toothpick or fine brush to apply the grease. The needles that are included with the syringe are waaay too thick so you don't get a good control on the amount that comes out.

MMB · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 10 November 2012, 21:53:23 »

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m00nshake · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 14:00:04 »

Can't wait to see more updates, oh, and hopefully zinc key caps.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 18:16:53 »

All I have to say about my lube job is its crazy smooth and im happy with the way its turned out. Though for future build i will be applying less more accurately.

Guillairmo · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:40:48 »

Sorry this may be a little off topic but... I understand KMAC is probably the best Cherry MX board out there right now, however for some people (like me) buying a DIY board like this is almost like gambling. Sure I love mechanical keyboard, however I have practically no experience with assembling/modding any keyboards. So what I'm trying to say is that for the certain people who want top notch quality - could potentially botch the keyboard job and lose their money. Does that make sense or am I just crazy?

esoomenona · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:45:00 »

Quote from: Guillairmo on Mon, 12 November 2012, 20:40:48

Sorry this may be a little off topic but... I understand KMAC is probably the best Cherry MX board out there right now, however for some people (like me) buying a DIY board like this is almost like gambling. Sure I love mechanical keyboard, however I have practically no experience with assembling/modding any keyboards. So what I'm trying to say is that for the certain people who want top notch quality - could potentially botch the keyboard job and lose their money. Does that make sense or am I just crazy?

It makes sense, and if the concern for that is too great for you to risk, there are certainly people out there who will help you put it together. It may cost more, but that's the price you pay.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 13 November 2012, 00:04:13 »

Yep im willing to do it... Im building 2 KMAC LE's as well as mine one for m00nshake and one for Acetrak.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 15 November 2012, 03:34:18 »

Sorry for no progress as of late my internships been taking up most of my time. But I did manage to get some new work lights that just make everything so much easier.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 21 November 2012, 23:02:20 »

!!! BIG UPDATE !!! with m00nshake's and Acetrak's KMACs as well as cables from MiMic.

mistakemistake · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 21 November 2012, 23:40:39 »

nice, looks awesome!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 04:37:59 »

Quote from: mistakemistake on Wed, 21 November 2012, 23:40:39

nice, looks awesome!

thanks!

m00nshake · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 12:37:29 »

Thanks so much for the update! Everything looks great so far...

TheProfosist · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 12:42:40 »

Yea hopefully after the holiday break ill get more done.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 00:22:56 »

Got the Zinc caps for my and m00nshake's keyboards in today. m00nskaes good to go, I am down 5 caps

TheProfosist · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 03:14:25 »

Updated as the Zinc caps showed up.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 18:47:24 »

Updated with some small progress I made on m00nshakes KMAC

bace · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 23:01:39 »

wow this looks amazing! everything is so nice and clean especially with the zinc caps. props to you sir.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 23:07:23 »

Thanks I try to keep eveything as clean and in good of shape as possible especially when dealing with other keyboards.

TheQsanity · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:19:46 »

Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?

TheProfosist · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:38:46 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:19:46

Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?

I have not tried it without it but i know when i added it to other keyboards it felt like it tightened stuff up and it lowered the noise while typing.

Sai · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 02:42:10 »

i'd love to get one !! nice thread. always come to this thread to drool

metalliqaz · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:06:49 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 01 December 2012, 00:19:46

Just wondering, does the nonslip roll help it feel any different?

My Cheat felt way to unstable so I padded the bottom. I used a piece of a ShamWOW towel (just a big chunk of felt, really) with nonslip on both sides. It REALLY changed the feel of the board. It provided some support behind the PCB to absorb some flex, and it quieted down. It provides a bit of shock absorption, which accounts for the reduction in noise. It also helped keep the plate from moving around inside the assembly (the cheat doesn't have screw mounts for the plate)

TheProfosist · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:13:03 »

Quote from: hoshidishi on Thu, 13 December 2012, 02:42:10

i'd love to get one !! nice thread. always come to this thread to drool

i think sherryton might still have on KMAC up for sale so you mabe be in luck.

Sai · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:33:53 »

well. i'll need to put my urge to get KMAC , etc to on hold for now. Currently waiting for GH60 project.

Acetrak · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:46:31 »

Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...

TheProfosist · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:52:59 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:46:31

Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...

yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.

Halverson · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 10:52:13 »

Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:06:10 »

Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 13 December 2012, 10:52:13

Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.

havnt a clue but i can measure it. Ive always just had alaricljs make me new ones since hes got the wire and the bender.

Halverson · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:34:32 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 11:06:10

Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 13 December 2012, 10:52:13
Hey prof, quick question. Do you happen to know the length of the spacebar stabilizer wire off hand? I have one that's a bit too long I need to bend.
havnt a clue but i can measure it. Ive always just had alaricljs make me new ones since hes got the wire and the bender.

Yea I've been waiting for some from him in the mail, but I fear they may have gotten lost. Oh well, I'll just compare with another board and give it a try.

Sai · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:43:20 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:52:59

Quote from: Acetrak on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:46:31
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.

ok. that is fine by me since i don't have any place to keep KMAC and i will need to save some money. I'll just find in the classified section when the time comes !!

or build for me , prof.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:45:01 »

Quote from: hoshidishi on Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:43:20

Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:52:59
Quote from: Acetrak on Thu, 13 December 2012, 09:46:31
Might be a long wait if you're not on the prototyping team...
yea i still havnt goten my protoboard so like all GH projects itll be a while.

ok. that is fine by me since i don't have any place to keep KMAC and i will need to save some money. I'll just find in the classified section when the time comes !! or build for me , prof.

alright sounds good!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 13 December 2012, 19:53:05 »

Updated the thread with pics of m00nshake's finished board. and added a place for aggiejy's.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #83 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 19:49:29 »

added a place for HolidaySHRIMP's KMAC LE

TheQsanity · « **Reply #84 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:06:07 »

Whats the differance between kmac and phantom. They both seem to be highly rated.

SmallFry · « **Reply #85 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:16:01 »

Phantom is a GeekHack project. The KMAC is a Korean KBDMania project. They are very different in that the Phantom was the first to introduce a "modder plate" but it was designed to fit into a Filco Case. The KMAC had a full case included which bolted the plate to the case among other things. It's very very different.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:17:42 »

Also should mention how you program them is completely different as well.

alaricljs · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:57:58 »

Aside from which there are 2 completely different firmwares available for the Phantom and enough information available to write your own or adapt yet another one that is available to it.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:59:34 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:57:58

Aside from which there are 2 completely different firmwares available for the Phantom and enough information available to write your own or adapt yet another one that is available to it.

hasu FTW!

clakdale661 · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:40:24 »

Hey everything in here looks so nice and clean. I want my Filco to look like this too. Great job Profesist! These are inspirational builds

TheProfosist · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:48:00 »

Quote from: clakdale661 on Sun, 16 December 2012, 23:40:24

Hey everything in here looks so nice and clean. I want my Filco to look like this too. Great job Profesist! These are inspirational builds

Thanks I try.

HolidaySHRIMP · « **Reply #91 on:** Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:45:57 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Sun, 16 December 2012, 19:49:29

added a place for HolidaySHRIMP's KMAC LE

Yay <3

TheProfosist · « **Reply #92 on:** Thu, 20 December 2012, 05:50:11 »

more unboxing pics to come tomorrow.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 27 December 2012, 02:56:49 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 20 December 2012, 05:50:11

more unboxing pics to come tomorrow.

oops these never came did they well i have my dslr now ill try to get them up once i have my new watermark.

HolidaySHRIMP · « **Reply #94 on:** Fri, 28 December 2012, 20:50:56 »

Can't wait!

TheProfosist · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 31 December 2012, 05:45:04 »

Started taking some pics yeaterday. Im waiting on some new soldering equipment before i continue to build these as it will be much easier with the new stuff.

Binge · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 31 December 2012, 14:18:18 »

m00n's build came out to be so beautiful! Couldn't have wished a better keyboard for such a cool guy, and whoa, Prof, your dedication to assembling these boards while documenting the process has made my eyes really happy..

TheProfosist · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 01 January 2013, 18:49:27 »

added disclaimer to the title.

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Author Topic: KMAC LE DIY: TheProfosist! (beware high bandwidth content) (Read 28026 times)