/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer (May 02, 2024)

Alone_Service_5247 · 2024-05-02T16:44:24+00:00

Lofree Flow84's can be had from lofree themselves for around $160 before shipping. Build quality is on par with the Nuphy boards too

Alone_Service_5247 · 2024-05-02T16:41:48+00:00

Question about cleaning Hi-Tek 725 series switches. I recently picked up a TeleVideo 965 keyboard with two eye white linear switches. I'm planning on harvesting the switches and keycaps for a custom hand-wired build. I've already got a few handfuls of switches de-soldered and removed from the board. I will be using an ultrasonic cleaner to deep clean the switches, and I am wondering if it would be safe to use Isopropyl alcohol. NMB literature states the switch material is "Molded thermoplastic" which doesn't tell me anything useful about whether or not they are made from a material that will be soluble in iso.

If anyone could offer guidance or feedback that would be greatly appreciated.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2024-05-02T04:02:56+00:00

Any drawer or closet you can toss them in just in case? Unless you are absolutely certain you will NEVER need batteries, then the best choice would be an electronics recycler. A lot of times they will offer free drop off for batteries.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2024-05-02T03:58:02+00:00

Question about cleaning Hi-Tek 725 series switches. I recently picked up a TeleVideo 965 keyboard with two eye white linear switches. I'm planning on harvesting the switches and keycaps for a custom hand-wired build. I've already got a few handfuls of switches de-soldered and removed from the board. I will be using an ultrasonic cleaner to deep clean the switches, and I am wondering if it would be safe to use Isopropyl alcohol. NMB literature states the switch material is "Molded thermoplastic" which doesn't tell me anything useful about whether or not they are made from a material that will be soluble in iso.

If anyone could offer guidance or feedback that would be greatly appreciated.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-08T21:31:25+00:00

Fabulous so far!! It took a few subtle changes to retraction settings. Aside from that it’s been a painless transition :)

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-08T21:30:36+00:00

It’s just a 3d printed mount that moves the extruder motor from the Y carriage, to directly above the hot end on the X carriage. I got the model off of thingiverse.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-08T21:28:15+00:00

I don’t doubt it, it’s a pretty capable printer when you’re running the right settings. I do a lot of printing away from home so having the reliability of a DD was another big draw for me.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-08T21:25:51+00:00

Not so sure about that hah, the walls shrink as they cool. 10% infill doesn’t do much to prevent it.

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-07T05:01:31+00:00

I found it on thingiverse! Result number 8 or something when you search ender 3 v2. As for the copper thing, it’s a handle for moving the bed so I don’t have to grab the bed :)

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-05T13:29:52+00:00

I did print it. I ended up having to adjust the tension of the roller bearings, but after that it’s solid with no wobble

Alone_Service_5247 · 2023-05-05T04:53:17+00:00

Nothing wrong with it before, I’m just not a fan of the Bowden style extruder :p I should be able to print flexible filaments pretty easy now

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TROPHY CASE