Author Topic: Soldering, Desoldering - Australia? (Read 2682 times)

Moomoo · « **on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:16:31 »

GH,

I've managed to get a hold of a custom from Korea, however I would like to change a few things on the board. I was wondering if anyone knew someone (trustworthy) who could offer service like White Fire Dragon but in Australia?

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:42:15 »

I'm not sure how much shipping would be because I know those Korean boards are heavy, but I'd be willing to mod your board for free if you get it to the states, and I'd be willing to halve your shipping cost on the way back.

okooko · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:47:37 »

which custom did you pick up? do tell...

remedy the postage on the kmac2 was around 65 one way, which makes it very difficult for one way postage let alone return.

I know caaaarrrrt does his own work but not sure whether he is offering it as a service, wouldn't hurt to ask, he's a good bloke.

also out of curiosity, what work are you wanting to get done assuming its all lubed/stickers/modded etc as you would expect any custom.

The_Ed · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:47:37 »

That halving the return shipping part sounds suspicious...

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:50:56 »

What? How would that sound suspicious...I understand shipping internationally, especially to/from Australia is insane. I'm just trying to be nice..especially if he can't find someone to do what he wants on his keyboard.

Moomoo · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:52:46 »

Quote from: The_Ed on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:47:37

That halving the return shipping part sounds suspicious...

I had the exact same feeling.

I got a KMAC, came with vintage blacks they feel a tad too light but very smooth. It came stickered, lubed etc... the whole lot. I don't really like the LED on the function rows and wanted to make them all red (mind you I already got the LEDs this arvo). I have the equipment at home to do it all but I am worried that I might **** on the PCB or something.

Nunez · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:55:41 »

Where about in Aust? I know Caaaarrrt personally. He might be willing to do it to have a look at another custom

Desoldered pokers and a Dolch. I'll link him this thread.

Moomoo · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:56:04 »

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:50:56

What? How would that sound suspicious...I understand shipping internationally, especially to/from Australia is insane. I'm just trying to be nice..especially if he can't find someone to do what he wants on his keyboard.

In that case it sounds very of you. I don't mind paying to get it modified I just want it done properly a custom keyboard is like a jewellery to me mind sound weird but that's how I feel. I've tried them all and have a cupboard (Filco, Leopold, Razer, QFR you name it I hazzzz it).

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:57:33 »

Guess being nice backfired.

Jocelyn would beat me up for stealing something anyway.

If all your doing is changing the springs/LEDs, then shipping your board somewhere for a decent amount of cash is probably overkill, especially if you have the equipment.

Your plate allows for top housing removal, right?

Moomoo · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:01:40 »

There's a few pictures of the keyboard (apologies about the potato quality)

Jocelyn · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:02:20 »

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:57:33

Your plate allows for top housing removal, right?

Probably not. Can I pick up my stuff sometime this week?

Edit - remedyhalopc is cool

Moomoo · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:03:42 »

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:57:33

Guess being nice backfired.
Jocelyn would beat me up for stealing something anyway.

If all your doing is changing the springs/LEDs, then shipping your board somewhere for a decent amount of cash is probably overkill, especially if you have the equipment.

Your plate allows for top housing removal, right?

I am sorry, it was truly nice from you to offer helping me out, usually generosity comes at a price well being gullible and all got me owned a few times.

Nunez · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:04:12 »

Looks nice... without the LEDs.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:04:51 »

Quote from: Moomoo on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:03:42

Yes the top housing comes off easily.

~~You should be able to do it yourself then. You'll just need a set of these.~~

Moomoo · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:05:47 »

Quote from: Nunez on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:04:12

Looks nice... without the LEDs.

I know right, I don't mind the WASD one and the escape especially with "The ancient" on it but the function rows looks odd unless they're 1 colour.

Moomoo · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:06:49 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:04:51

Quote from: Moomoo on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:03:42
Yes the top housing comes off easily.

You should be able to do it yourself then.

Too scary

Jocelyn · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:07:49 »

Quote from: Moomoo on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:06:49

Too scary

~~It's easier than changing keycaps~~

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:07:52 »

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:42:15

I'm not sure how much shipping would be because I know those Korean boards are heavy, but I'd be willing to mod your board for free if you get it to the states, and I'd be willing to halve your shipping cost on the way back.

He contacted me and I said I'd just do it for him, but shipping it across the pond, both ways, is prohibitive. I didn't realize he was from Aus at first.

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:57:33

Your plate allows for top housing removal, right?

No KMACs support this. The only korean custom that do, are the LZ boards I believe. But even if they support removable switches, you still need to desolder LEDs no matter what.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:10:10 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:07:52

No KMACs support this. The only korean custom that do, are the LZ boards I believe. But even if they support removable switches, you still need to desolder LEDs no matter what.

Yeah I didn't think so and my above posts were made with the assumption he was correct. I'm mobile and I couldn't tell for sure from the photos. Thanks WhiteFireDragon!

Moomoo · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:11:19 »

I thought you meant the plate, my bad

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:13:35 »

Quote from: Moomoo on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:06:49

Quote from: Jocelyn on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:04:51
Quote from: Moomoo on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:03:42
Yes the top housing comes off easily.

You should be able to do it yourself then.

Too scary

lol no don't do what they're recommending you. That's a KMAC 1 series, and you can't just pull off the top like that. You'll either ruin the switch or rip it off from the PCB. I'm not sure what you mean by the top housing comes off easily, because it shouldn't.

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:20:07 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:07:52

Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 06 May 2013, 01:42:15
I'm not sure how much shipping would be because I know those Korean boards are heavy, but I'd be willing to mod your board for free if you get it to the states, and I'd be willing to halve your shipping cost on the way back.

He contacted me and I said I'd just do it for him, but shipping it across the pond, both ways, is prohibitive. I didn't realize he was from Aus at first.

This is why I love GH. One of the nicest communities I've been apart of, with one of the lowest "theft/screwing" rate I've seen.

@OP

I promise the mods you want to do are EASY. I was super intimidated by modding when I installed a new plate for my QFR, but as I started doing it, I realized how easy it is. Especially the LEDs/spring swap.

You mentioned that you have a lot of boards...try to just desoldering one and then resolder a switch back on. The whole process is super simple. WFD has sweet videos + covers switch replacement.

Moomoo · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 02:57:15 »

I agree the GH community is by far the best compared to society now a days offering help whenever someone needs it. It's not the spring itself that I am really concerned about, it's the LEDs which I don't like and I was told by WFD that de-soldering is a tricky process and that I may encounter complication why I am biased in attempting it.

Caaaarrrt · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 06:32:52 »

I might be able to do it for you, I've modded 3 pokers desoldering, lubing and adding plate without issue, so I'll admit I'm not overly experienced but I could do it if you would like.

Sent a you a PM.

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