[SPRiT] MX ALPS Springs/ LSS Lube/ Stabilizers/ Cherry RGB Clear (CLOSED!!!!!!!)

[Magna224]

Woo! Go sprit!

Drooling over ALPS springs

[sprit]

To have Them Lively



-  Alps Springs GB will start on 30th August as planned      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213581#msg2213581

-  FREE Shipping Worldwide over 3 packs buy

-  Regional Proxies will be chosen by the members

-  Sample Test by 10+ members will start from 2nd week August

[sprit]

I see it has been posted here before, but I like the burgundy stem color of the MX silent. Fully-transparent housings (as opposed to Gateron's milky-white translucent housings) are also nice IMO, as you can see the switch elements inside.

Chemistry!    Quality!

I see,  Dear Oatburner! 
I dont think The Cherry have Not considered the Transparent Bottom, but the Chemistry involves , IMO
All the requirements for the Stability, Sturdy-ness, Heat resistance ...

The Key Switches are the most essential parts of the keyboards, 
the Chinese Clones Never been successful to overcome the original Cherry Quality, 
except some smoothness, but at the cost of crappy inner contact parts, instability and wobble,  IMO.

[kawasaki161]

How do you control the RGB stuff? I thought your PCB only supports standard LED's.

Hi Kawasaki ! 
Advanced Synchro- Asynchronous Eco controlled. 
Let me take time, and tell on this later today or Tomorrow.    Thanks!

When will this "tomorrow" be ? I don't want to bother you too much with it, but I'm very interested in that. Just post it when you have time to do so, just please do not forget about it.

Also, JDragon asked a few questions about your products before you wrote that you are back, just in case you didn't see that

[sprit]

SPRiT LED Effects  -  incl  UnderGlow LEDs   since 2013

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLG-nNBTnoggGvpK5i9XM3w/videos?shelf_id=0&view=0&sort=dd

[sprit]

Many Ways to lit UnderGlow LEDs

Etc  Etc

[sprit]

Hello! I am thinking of placing an order for for some parts to build my own keyboard and had a few questions.

1. Is the 75% layout the same as Octagon v2, B.mini, etc.?
2. Do PCBs come with diodes/resistors presoldered?
3. Do PCBs support underlighting (RGB?) and in-switch LEDs simultaneously?
4. Are there any pictures of the various case/plate options?
5. Is a smoked top plate available? I have a 60% with SPRiT case/plate that I really like (http://imgur.com/a/A5YYX) and would like to build a similar looking board in a TKL or 75%.

Thank you!

1. Yes 
2. (Yes)
3. (Yes) in a different way
4. www.SPRiTdesign.wix.com/SPRiT
5. Yes  -  But Will not Take Orders till end of August, I am busy Sorry!

[JDragon]

Thank you for the response! I will PM you with additional questions. The cases look great, I will plan to buy a case from you for my next build at end of August then.

Hello! I am thinking of placing an order for for some parts to build my own keyboard and had a few questions.

1. Is the 75% layout the same as Octagon v2, B.mini, etc.?
2. Do PCBs come with diodes/resistors presoldered?
3. Do PCBs support underlighting (RGB?) and in-switch LEDs simultaneously?
4. Are there any pictures of the various case/plate options?
5. Is a smoked top plate available? I have a 60% with SPRiT case/plate that I really like (http://imgur.com/a/A5YYX) and would like to build a similar looking board in a TKL or 75%.

Thank you!

1. Yes 
2. (Yes)
3. (Yes) in a different way
4. www.SPRiTdesign.wix.com/SPRiT
5. Yes  -  But Will not Take Orders till end of August, I am busy Sorry!

[sprit]

Cherry MX RGB  w  Clones   -   Stability  &  Quality ?
 

http://www.cherry.de/cid/keymodules.htm?cpssessionid=SID-42D1359D-21603743

[sprit]

A New Case?

[sprit]

New Case  -  Renderings

[romevi]

New Case  -  Renderings 

A case by you?

[sprit]

Microscopic Views on Cherry Stems  -  By  Limmy 

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=Limmy

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/9207592 

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtech/9207562 

[duynguyenle]

Hi Sprit, does the lube station support Alps switches? I'm considering waiting till the GB for Alps springs start and getting a few packs of springs and the LSS at the same time. If it's not currently supported, will you do an updated version with Alps support?

[sprit]

Hi Sprit, does the lube station support Alps switches? I'm considering waiting till the GB for Alps springs start and getting a few packs of springs and the LSS at the same time. If it's not currently supported, will you do an updated version with Alps support?

Hi duynguyenle !

Thanks for remind me!   Prepared last year, but forgot during my MIA and sickness.
Sure!  I will announce Alps LSS lube Station with Alps springs. 
It might support both Cherry & Alps in the LSS v3.5

[duynguyenle]

Hi Sprit, does the lube station support Alps switches? I'm considering waiting till the GB for Alps springs start and getting a few packs of springs and the LSS at the same time. If it's not currently supported, will you do an updated version with Alps support?

Hi duynguyenle !

Thanks for remind me!   Prepared last year, but forgot during my MIA and sickness.
Sure!  I will announce Alps LSS lube Station with Alps springs. 
It might support both Cherry & Alps in the LSS v3.5

That's amazing! Looking forward to the start of the Alps GB then 

[sprit]

Thank You so Much for Supporting the ALPS !

[ideus]

Do you have 6u wires available?

[sprit]

Do you have 6u wires available?

Yes, in 2 weeks!  Sir!

Stab Wires under Production at the Factory,  3u  4u  5u  6u  Wires

in Standard  / Gold Plated Versions.

[ideus]

Do you have 6u wires available?

Yes, in 2 weeks!  Sir!

Stab Wires under Production at the Factory,  3u  4u  5u  6u  Wires

I just hope they'd be available at good price, I am in a very tight budget for the hobby now.

[sprit]

Stab Wires under Production,  3u  4u  5u  6u  Wires

Standard $1 / Gold plated $3, incl Tax, Handling Fees

[ideus]

Do you have 6u wires available?

Yes, in 2 weeks!  Sir!

Stab Wires under Production at the Factory,  3u  4u  5u  6u  Wires

I just hope they'd be available at good price, I am in a very tight budget for the hobby now.

V 3.0 Extra 6u Wire will cost Standard $1 / Gold plated $3,  as it has been for 3 years.

The Stabs set Already price down, since July 1st, as It is FREE Shipping !

You rock.

[sprit]

4u  5u  6u  6.25u   Sample Proto  -   * 6u in the pic are Cherry OG with bump type for comparison only, Not for the Real production.

[ideus]

4u  5u  6u  6.25u   Sample Proto

Does the 6u with the bump works with plates? I have read about some interference with the plates if you use PCB stabs, or should it be use with plate mount stabs only?

[sprit]

4u  5u  6u  6.25u   Sample Proto  * 6u in the pic are Cherry OG with bump type for comparison only, Not for the Real production.

Does the 6u with the bump works with plates? I have read about some interference with the plates if you use PCB stabs, or should it be use with plate mount stabs only?

Oh!  Sorry! Ideus   -  A comment added   

[ideus]

4u  5u  6u  6.25u   Sample Proto  * 6u in the pic are Cherry OG with bump type for comparison only, Not for the Real production.

Does the 6u with the bump works with plates? I have read about some interference with the plates if you use PCB stabs, or should it be use with plate mount stabs only?

Oh!  Sorry! Ideus   -  A comment added   

Are your 6u wires going to be straight then?

[sprit]

Are your 6u wires going to be straight then?

Sure!  I am Straight!   

[sprit]

MX Clear Clone ?   Kailh MX Clear Switch  $0.12 pc 


Under Progress with Kailh  -  A New Housing Design  -   SMD LED & 2x3x4 LED compatible, Cherry MX Original Design       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2221092#msg2221092   

[kawasaki161]

Happy birthday SPRiT.

Also, my order just arrived. Here's a quick pic (the postman was here way too early, now I'm going to be tired all day :

[sprit]

Thanks!  Kawasaki!   
Happy to see it arrived safe !  after the High Altitude Stratosphere Flight !   

[sprit]

SPRiT  -  Stabs Stability Test 1  -  Custom Stabs v3.0

[sprit]

SPRiT  -  Stabs Stability Test 2

[sprit]

The Stabs  -  White, Transparent, Translucent  -  Under Quote

-  Its from the certified major keybord factories in China  (Pic above)
-  The Factories are well aware of the latest user requirements
-  The Moulds are same or very similar to the Cherry originals, under Test
-  It will be much cheaper ($3 - $4 /set @ 1,000 sets MOQ)  than the German made Cherry originals ($5 - $6 /set @200 sets MOQ)  + Shipping, Customs Tax, GST, Sorting, Packing

[sprit]

My Time Frame  (August - October)


-  Ship the most of the remaining R1 R2 orders by the End of August, and the lest of them by Sept 15th

-  Start Inspection and shipping the Alu Case GB,  from Sept 17 - 30th      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60887.msg2229376#msg2229376

-  Alps Springs GB  Inspection, Packing, Shipping,  from October 10 - 30th     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213581#msg2213581

-  I am getting helpers to ship simple ones, go to and line up at the Post.

[sprit]

Extra Projects in progress

-  Cherry MX RGB Switches    -   $0.30-0.40 pc
-  MX Clear Tactile New Transparent Clones from Kailh and others  - $0.12 pc
-  3u 4u 5u 6u Stab Wires  -  Under production
-  Colored, White, Transparent Stab Plastics  -  Under Quote 

[potatobot]

hey bud

im very interested to purchase a 60% case for my custom pcb

its a b.face pcb and it has leds at the buttom. i wasnt really happy with the case it came with(pure acrylic) and now  want to fully dismantle it and rebuild it.

what custom case do you suggest for this keyboard?

cheers

[sprit]

hey bud
im very interested to purchase a 60% case for my custom pcb
its a b.face pcb and it has leds at the buttom. i wasnt really happy with the case it came with(pure acrylic) and now  want to fully dismantle it and rebuild it.
what custom case do you suggest for this keyboard?
cheers

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Hello Mate!   I d like to say depends on Your taste on the typing style, portability, etc
Need more info on your side

[potatobot]

hey bud
im very interested to purchase a 60% case for my custom pcb
its a b.face pcb and it has leds at the buttom. i wasnt really happy with the case it came with(pure acrylic) and now  want to fully dismantle it and rebuild it.
what custom case do you suggest for this keyboard?
cheers

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Hello Mate!   I d like to say depends on Your taste on the typing style, portability, etc
Need more info on your side

i still want a led compatible case, which material are you using? polycarbonate or acrylic?

i want the sides the be frosted(diffused) and the top and buttom to have a solid color(sandwich effect)

are your aluminum plates compatible with those kinds of cases? coz id prefer something aluminum either the plate or the bottom for a more solid feel

i also need a set of cherry stabilizers

any suggestions would be highly appreciated tho thanks!

[sprit]

As You say you want sturdier stable case,  I guess You dont like the b.face case for its a stack of multiple thin 2mm and 3mm layers.
I'd like to recommend You take a time to look at the existing commercial cases on the market.
A good source for the Infos might be the www.MechanicalKeyboards.com  USA

[potatobot]

As You say you want sturdier stable case,  I guess You dont like the b.face case for its a stack of multiple thin 2mm and 3mm layers.
I'd like to recommend You take a time to look at the existing commercial cases on the market.
A good source for the Infos might be the www.MechanicalKeyboards.com  USA

it would have been fine if it had something aluminum in between

Thanks! research more regarding this matter and give you an update soon

[sprit]

As You say you want sturdier stable case,  I guess You dont like the b.face case for its a stack of multiple thin 2mm and 3mm layers.
I'd like to recommend You take a time to look at the existing commercial cases on the market.
A good source for the Infos might be the www.MechanicalKeyboards.com  USA

it would have been fine if it had something aluminum in between
Thanks! research more regarding this matter and give you an update soon

OK!  I got it What You want.
See You soon!   THanks!

[sprit]

Switch Samples from KaiHua (Kailh)  $0.12 piece

-  Transparent Top + White Bottom Now,    All Transparent SW will be available Soon $0.13 pc 
-  No.1 Seller in the MX Compatible Keyboard Market
-  Highly Stable Structure,  Nice Inner Parts,  No Wobbles,  Smooth,  Reliable QC

[sprit]

WANTED!  -  ALPS Spring Testers

-  The Alps springs are under Sample production, will come to me in 7 working days.
-  Need 11 - 15 Testers for the pre-Evaluation for us, before start the mass production in mid September
-  Candidates will be Who has long term experiences on Alps keyboards
-  5 kinds of different weight, each 65pcs will be offered For Free, for the Blind Test w/o labeling.

-   All Testers' Reports will be posted simultaneously, to prevent possible influences from other Tester's
-   Criticism on the weak points (cons) will be encouraged than the favorable flattering (pros)   -   For our members' sake.
-  Some aspects of Evaluation will be categorized and shown as Numbers & Charts

-   I will pay $10, a Tester pay $10 for the EMS Express Delivery (2-3 days) for the faster progress
-   Please Reply to this, who wants to be one of  'The very first ALPS custom Spring Testers in the world'

-   E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi , jswill , Spaceman1200  -  have applied thru PM and reply,   I d like to invite Hasu,  JDCarpe,  jacobolus 
 ,  njbair,  Proximity,  CPTBadAss,  Nubbinator  to criticize it for all of us, wish they may have some free time!    Need some 2-3 more Volunteers! 

[romevi]

WANTED!  -  Alps Spring Testers

-  The Alps springs are under Sample production, will come to me in 7 days.
-  Need 11 Testers for the pre-Evaluation for us, before mass production
-  Candidates will be Who has long term experiences on Alps keyboards
-  I will pay $10, a Tester pay $10 for the Express Shipping (2-3 days) for the faster progress
-  Reply to this who wants to be one of The very first ALPS custom Spring Testers in the world

You should contact cptbadass!

[sprit]

WANTED!  -  ALPS Spring Testers

-  The Alps springs are under Sample production, will come to me in 7 working days.
-  Need 11 Testers for the pre-Evaluation for us, before start the mass production in mid September
-  Candidates will be Who has long term experiences on Alps keyboards
-  I will pay $10, a Tester pay $10 for the Express Shipping (2-3 days) for the faster progress
-  Please Reply to this, who wants to be one of  'The very first ALPS custom Spring Testers in the world'

E2E,  duynguyenle,  tjweir,  SJHL  has applied thru PM and reply,   I d like to invite Hasu, JDCarpe, njbair,  Magna224,  Proximity,  CPTBadAss,  Nubbinator to criticize it for all of us.  Need more Volunteers! 

[tjweir]

WANTED!  -  ALPS Spring Testers

-  The Alps springs are under Sample production, will come to me in 7 working days.
-  Need 11 Testers for the pre-Evaluation for us, before start the mass production in mid September
-  Candidates will be Who has long term experiences on Alps keyboards
-  I will pay $10, a Tester pay $10 for the Express Shipping (2-3 days) for the faster progress
-  Please Reply to this, who wants to be one of  'The very first ALPS custom Spring Testers in the world'

Happy to help test ALPS springs.

[sprit]

New Kailh Switches  -  Test  I

I love the Blue Clicky SWs on the left, it reminds me of the Legendary Alps Blues, though Not the same at all, differer from their fundamental structures, but some similarities on its weight, refreshing loud sound, feels, bumps at actuation point, smoothness, start point feels, nice pressure curve with bouncing bottom out,  wide cinema like cool acoustics, stability, much real metallic sound due to wider clicky stems, the best among Cherry MX family and the Clone bastards.   Outstanding!

Sound Test 1 -   Kailh Blues w Squared Stem.m4a (64.08 kB - downloaded 140 times.)  Recorded within 1 inch distance,  bare Switch w bare fingers
Sound Test 2 -   Kailh Blues 2.m4a (201.46 kB - downloaded 135 times.)  Recorded within 2 inch distance,  Switchs w Olivetti OG DoubleShot Caps and inside 5mm Acrylic Plate

[Magna224]

WANTED!  -  ALPS Spring Testers

-  The Alps springs are under Sample production, will come to me in 7 working days.
-  Need 11 Testers for the pre-Evaluation for us, before start the mass production in mid September
-  Candidates will be Who has long term experiences on Alps keyboards
-  I will pay $10, a Tester pay $10 for the Express Shipping (2-3 days) for the faster progress
-  Please Reply to this, who wants to be one of  'The very first ALPS custom Spring Testers in the world'

E2E,  duynguyenle,  tjweir,  SJHL  has applied thru PM and reply,   I d like to invite Hasu, JDCarpe, njbair,  Magna224,  Proximity,  CPTBadAss,  Nubbinator to criticize it for all of us.  Need more Volunteers! 

I had been eyeing that on my lunch break. Now I have to

[sprit]

Thank You Sir,  We are Happy to have you! 

[airs]

New order for you SPRiT! Thank you.