Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[swill]

Thanks for the help JD and CPT.  I was able to fix the problem.  The stabilizer wires that I was using was about 1.6mm thick.  I switched the stabilizer wire to one that was only 1.45mm thick and everything is buttery now.  Apparently the tolerance on the spacing on the PCB is so tight that the 1.6mm wire didn't give enough play for the stabilizer to move freely in the housing. I couldn't really tell when I was just playing with them with my hands, but once the keycaps on it was very obvious.  Something to keep in mind anyway...

Weird, doesn't Cherry's spec say 1.6mm? Glad that it works now.

I did read that somewhere as well. I think that is the max size though. The 1.45mm ones are still big enough to clip into the base. I can take pictures to show the difference tonight.

[ajx]

Wondering if KBT race layout seems to be practical?
Ducky Shine 3 TKL vs KBT Race 2
which one does provide better quality overall?

[CPTBadAss]

1) Wondering if KBT race layout seems to be practical?

2) Ducky Shine 3 TKL vs KBT Race 2
which one does provide better quality overall?

1) If we're referring to the old KBT Race, I like the 75% layout. Will it work for you? That's for you to decide.

2) I prefer Ducky products over KBT. Thicker PCB for easier modding, I like the case better (I feel the plastic is thicker and I like the heft), and the Shine 3 has a lot of nice lighting mods. But this is very subjective and you'll have to decide for yourself.

[swill]

Thanks for the help JD and CPT.  I was able to fix the problem.  The stabilizer wires that I was using was about 1.6mm thick.  I switched the stabilizer wire to one that was only 1.45mm thick and everything is buttery now.  Apparently the tolerance on the spacing on the PCB is so tight that the 1.6mm wire didn't give enough play for the stabilizer to move freely in the housing. I couldn't really tell when I was just playing with them with my hands, but once the keycaps on it was very obvious.  Something to keep in mind anyway...

Weird, doesn't Cherry's spec say 1.6mm? Glad that it works now.

I did read that somewhere as well. I think that is the max size though. The 1.45mm ones are still big enough to clip into the base. I can take pictures to show the difference tonight.

Tonight I replaced all of the 1.6mm wires with 1.45mm wires on this board and it is beautiful now.  I took the opportunity to swap out the caps and put my penumbra set on it as well.  Now that I have no mushy keys, I am really starting to enjoy this board.  Its a 75% with ergo clears (62g).  I may switch it to 65g springs at some point, but for now this is good enough.  Thanks for all the help with the stab questions...

[Senthura]

Is there a TKL keyboard with Cherry Greens other than CM in stock somewhere that I can get in the USA? PM or link me is fine. I like Blues and all, but yeah…

Also, why are switches like Greens and Clears so hard to find?

[CPTBadAss]

1) Is there a TKL keyboard with Cherry Greens other than CM in stock somewhere that I can get in the USA?

2) Why are switches like Greens and Clears so hard to find?

1) WASD Code keyboards come in MX Greens or Clears. Dunno of anything else off the top of my head.

2) They're actually easy to find if you're willing to mod the keyboard yourself or pay someone to mod them. Mechanicalkeyboards.com stocks the switches. However, I think most in the mainstream aren't interested in these  switch types so they're not in many stock keyboards.

[Eszett]

Question: is there an off-the-shelf programmable controller for the Poker II? To buy and plug in without hassle? Or is it more complicated?

[Photekq]

Question: is there an off-the-shelf programmable controller for the Poker II? To buy and plug in without hassle?

No.

[jorgenslee]

Does someone know the part I need to replace the scroll wheel of my Wireless Anker Vertical mouse?

[EpicSNES]

Anyone know if the WASD custom art ABS keycaps are good quality? http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/printed-keycap-singles/custom-art-cherry-mx-keycaps.html

If not, is there anyone who makes ABS double shot keycaps with custom graphic?

[CPTBadAss]

Does someone know the part I need to replace the scroll wheel of my Wireless Anker Vertical mouse?

Actually I have no idea. Could just try adding in other mice wheels from harvest mice.

1) Anyone know if the WASD custom art ABS keycaps are good quality? http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/printed-keycap-singles/custom-art-cherry-mx-keycaps.html

2) If not, is there anyone who makes ABS double shot keycaps with custom graphic?

1) I really really really don't like the quality of the stock WASD ABS keycaps. I feel that they're thinner than any other keycap. And they're lasered.

2) Don't think there's a way to do this unless you do a GB with SP.

[SpAmRaY]

Does someone know the part I need to replace the scroll wheel of my Wireless Anker Vertical mouse?

Actually I have no idea. Could just try adding in other mice wheels from harvest mice.

1) Anyone know if the WASD custom art ABS keycaps are good quality? http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/printed-keycap-singles/custom-art-cherry-mx-keycaps.html

2) If not, is there anyone who makes ABS double shot keycaps with custom graphic?

1) I really really really don't like the quality of the stock WASD ABS keycaps. I feel that they're thinner than any other keycap. And they're lasered.

2) Don't think there's a way to do this unless you do a GB with SP.

I thought WASD didn't do lasered stuff anymore?

http://support.wasdkeyboards.com/customer/portal/articles/1385384-uv-printing

[CPTBadAss]

I thought WASD didn't do lasered stuff anymore?

http://support.wasdkeyboards.com/customer/portal/articles/1385384-uv-printing

TIL

[ajx]

is MX-Clear recommended for gaming?
it might be too fatiguing when you bottom it out? (65cN)

[CPTBadAss]

is MX-Clear recommended for gaming?
it might be too fatiguing when you bottom it out? (65cN)

Do you like them? Then they're good for gaming. If you don't like them, they're not good for gaming. I don't have any trouble gaming with them but I prefer heavy switches. Do you like heavy switches? This is something you'll have to decide for yourself.

[ajx]

I never tried those switches
Only did for MX-Black but its linear (too stiff for me when i bottom it out)
Dunno if Clear requires as strength as MX-Black does

[CPTBadAss]

I never tried those switches
Only did for MX-Black but its linear (too stiff for me when i bottom it out)
Dunno if Clear requires as strength as MX-Black does

If you think MX Blacks are too heavy, stock MX Clears may not work for you. However, modded MX Clears like 62g or 65g may be nice for you. Again, that's something you'll have to figure out for yourself through research and trying them out.

[pr0ximity]

How often do 55g RF 87u's come around on EliteKeyboards? Wondering if I need to pull the trigger now while they're available, or if I can put it off till the end of the year/early next year? They don't seem *too* rare, but I'd like to make sure I'm not missing out on a major event with their restock in the coming days.

[Melvang]

I never tried those switches
Only did for MX-Black but its linear (too stiff for me when i bottom it out)
Dunno if Clear requires as strength as MX-Black does

Clear springs (not looking at total curve with stem) have an actuation point slightly lighter than blacks, but bottom out heavier.  They have a steeper force curve that many people like.  I love clear springs in linear stems.

[CPTBadAss]

How often do 55g RF 87u's come around on EliteKeyboards? Wondering if I need to pull the trigger now while they're available, or if I can put it off till the end of the year/early next year? They don't seem *too* rare, but I'd like to make sure I'm not missing out on a major event with their restock in the coming days.

They seem to keep them in stock fairly often.

[jorgenslee]

I just got my Cherry WOB set from hwood34's GB. I was wondering if it possible to restore the legend as white as snow?

[BlueBär]

I just got my Cherry WOB set from hwood34's GB. I was wondering if it possible to restore the legend as white as snow?

If they're yellowed you can try retrobright, not sure what kind of effect it would have on the black plastic though.

[jorgenslee]

If they're yellowed you can try retrobright, not sure what kind of effect it would have on the black plastic though.

yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Retrobright's effect on black plastic.

[Smasher816]

If they're yellowed you can try retrobright, not sure what kind of effect it would have on the black plastic though.

yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Retrobright's effect on black plastic.

Hopefully it doesn't act like bleach and black shirts.

[SpAmRaY]

If they're yellowed you can try retrobright, not sure what kind of effect it would have on the black plastic though.

yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Retrobright's effect on black plastic.

Hopefully it doesn't act like bleach and black shirts.

That might turn into a new thing though. Surely someone would like it.

[beauthegamer]

I don't appear to be able to post a thread in the classifieds sub-forum, even though I have more than 25 posts and my account is well over 2 months old. Is there some sort of hidden post counter that is actually being counted or something?
EDIT: And now I can post a new thread. Weird.

[nubbinator]

I don't appear to be able to post a thread in the classifieds sub-forum, even though I have more than 25 posts and my account is well over 2 months old. Is there some sort of hidden post counter that is actually being counted or something?
EDIT: And now I can post a new thread. Weird.

They have to be approved.

[beauthegamer]

I don't appear to be able to post a thread in the classifieds sub-forum, even though I have more than 25 posts and my account is well over 2 months old. Is there some sort of hidden post counter that is actually being counted or something?
EDIT: And now I can post a new thread. Weird.

They have to be approved.

My issue wasn't that my post wasn't showing up, the New Topic button was missing. It appears to have fixed itself though.

[CPTBadAss]

My issue wasn't that my post wasn't showing up, the New Topic button was missing. It appears to have fixed itself though.

If you're having issues with your posts or just having issues in general, you can always PM one of the moderators to get your issues resolved. Or report your own post and write down what you'd like done in the comments.

[Lastpilot]

Whatever happened to the backlit ergodox? Was that ever released?

[CPTBadAss]

Whatever happened to the backlit ergodox? Was that ever released?

Looks like the user who was working on that project posted an update in February but hasn't posted much since then regarding the project.

[Melvang]

Whatever happened to the backlit ergodox? Was that ever released?

Looks like the user who was working on that project posted an update in February but hasn't posted much since then regarding the project.

I have a solution.  Ergo Dox  case with Enabler PCBs

[Lastpilot]

Ohhhh~ I see. Well I PM'ed the user that was working on it, but if that ball was dropped I may actually try to use the Enabler solution. :] Thanks guys!

[Melvang]

Ohhhh~ I see. Well I PM'ed the user that was working on it, but if that ball was dropped I may actually try to use the Enabler solution. :] Thanks guys!

Orders are closed and all invoices are paid right now for that GB.  I can tell you that i3oilermaker ordered a bunch to stock on techkeys I believe and I will be making the files public as soon as I have them officially ordered.  Currently waiting on a response back from the fab shop.

[Lastpilot]

Hehe, no problem there, I can definitely wait. I am pretty much planning 2 keyboards in advance ahahahahahahaha~
Sometimes I wanna buy a lab coat just so that I can feel like a mad scientist when I'm finally doing some mods.

[iOxygen]

Where can I buy a Quickfire Rapid with blues below $80?

[BlueBär]

Where can I buy a Quickfire Rapid with blues below $80?

80$ is already very cheap for a mechanical keyboard, I think you will have to wait until it goes on sale.
Mechanicalkeyboards.com has one for 75$: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=37

[CommonCurt]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

I just got a G80-3700HQAUS-0, and I would really like to get a few of them.

I ordered some of the ones that Feng sells, but they are a little too big.

[CPTBadAss]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

Shadovved sold them but I'm not he has anymore.

[CommonCurt]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

Shadovved sold them but I'm not he has anymore.

Okay.  Thanks CPT.

[Photekq]

Some 3700s come with them

3700HAU for example :

[CommonCurt]

Some 3700s come with them

3700HAU for example :

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Correct.  Yeah I was aware of that.  But I have seen some people put silver Cherry stickers on theirs that didn't come with one.

[ComradeSniper]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

I just got a G80-3700HQAUS-0, and I would really like to get a few of them.

I ordered some of the ones that Feng sells, but they are a little too big.

I don't have any of the silver ones, but I've got a red one you can have if you want.

[CommonCurt]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

I just got a G80-3700HQAUS-0, and I would really like to get a few of them.

I ordered some of the ones that Feng sells, but they are a little too big.

I don't have any of the silver ones, but I've got a red one you can have if you want.

Where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking?

[EpicSNES]

Is there a mod to get rid of the 'mushy' feel of cherry stabilizers? I saw one mod but I believe it required soldering and whatnot which I'm not too keen on.

[epzy]

Is there a mod to get rid of the 'mushy' feel of cherry stabilizers? I saw one mod but I believe it required soldering and whatnot which I'm not too keen on.

Yeah, you gotta clip the stabilizer legs.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34759.0

[minho]

Do HHKB2 come prelubed? I was putting dental bands on mine and I noticed all the main cylindrical stems (not the sliders) seemed kind of greasy, or shiny at the very least?

[minho]

Is there a mod to get rid of the 'mushy' feel of cherry stabilizers? I saw one mod but I believe it required soldering and whatnot which I'm not too keen on.

The reason it requires soldering is because you have to disassemble your keyboard in order to access the stabilizer legs.

[Smasher816]

Do HHKB2 come prelubed? I was putting dental bands on mine and I noticed all the main cylindrical stems (not the sliders) seemed kind of greasy, or shiny at the very least?

I think I remember reading that someone said they came lightly lubed. Don't quote me on that though.

[ComradeSniper]

Where can I get some of the small silver Cherry stickers that I have seen some people put one their G80-3700's?

I just got a G80-3700HQAUS-0, and I would really like to get a few of them.

I ordered some of the ones that Feng sells, but they are a little too big.

I don't have any of the silver ones, but I've got a red one you can have if you want.

Where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking?

Got it from Shadovved a loooong time ago. After looking at your pic in the other thread, it actually looks like the same sticker, except red. No idea where the smaller one came from, sorry about that.

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