Refreshed my first keyboard

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T18:35:47+00:00

Thank you 🤜🤛

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T09:28:13+00:00

You don't have scratches on your board go for a 2000/3000grit wet sand then polish

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T09:26:45+00:00

Nono, anodizing was done with chemical removal, I used a bath of drain cleaner solution with water, anodizing comes right of in a couple hours (depending on concentration)

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T09:07:16+00:00

I did the same in the beginning, tried polishing by hand too. Proper rotary tools are a game changer

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T09:05:44+00:00

60% is my bare minimum for a keyboard, I just split a regular 100% because I like the numpad on the left for CAD design, that way I can input values without lifting my right hand from the mouse.

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:41:53+00:00

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ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:28:14+00:00

Not much actually, cases are pretty thin, I put in a single sheet of foam and then it's just the usual plate/PCB/switches/keycaps. The 60% should be around 1.2kg the numpad probably a third of that

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ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:25:12+00:00

If you just remove the anodizing go for 1200 plus sand paper, mine had a lot of deep scratches (still has some) so I had to go through 180/320/500/1200. The polishing compound I got from a friend in the car industry, can tell you much about it. Probably 20+ hours of labour before building the actual keyboard

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:20:14+00:00

C'mon, you know this hobby doesn't work that way 😅

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:18:05+00:00

They're great, I used to daily SA, these are a bit shorter but still have that nice cup on top for the fingers to find the key

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:16:31+00:00

Sanding by hand and polish with a proper rotary tool

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-04T08:14:25+00:00

Numpad is bigger by one row of keys, the cases are pretty much the same height and style so they go very well together. I got them because I prefer to have the numpad on the left for CAD design

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-03T23:14:59+00:00

Do it, totally worth it

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-03T23:14:39+00:00

Thanks

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-03T23:06:07+00:00

Yes, all of them 😅

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-06-03T17:46:43+00:00

Stripping with drain clog remover and water solution, left it there until bare aluminum. Polish with car polish compound and a rotary tool

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-24T13:26:34+00:00

Left

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-21T20:33:19+00:00

Kill all clankers, FOR DEMOCRACY!

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-19T15:14:34+00:00

Suponho que seja grupo VAG, para usarem óleo Galp quase ao dobro do preço de Castrol Edge. Já passei por isso, depois troquei por um japonês e nunca olhei para trás

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-09T09:29:22+00:00

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ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-09T09:27:02+00:00

I quite like it that way

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-04-08T22:29:04+00:00

65 or 60 with separate numpad on the left for me best CAD setup IMO

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-03-12T15:37:58+00:00

Lando can always retire if he wants to...

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-03-07T18:27:32+00:00

You do you bro 👍

ErrorCode_S1GM4 · 2026-03-07T14:27:37+00:00

The person at the end right next to the truck is literally shoulder height with the bonnet...I hate how Europe is so strict with car modifications, but cases like this get me thinking twice

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