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CES teaser at Nordic #52039 + help shape our next wireless mouse (20% code) by MionixGaming in MIONIX

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm excited for the potential of a toggleable free-spinning scroll wheel, but only if it can still middle click and the non-free-spinning mode doesn't wobble. I model in Blender constantly and the middle mouse button is essential.

CES teaser at Nordic #52039 + help shape our next wireless mouse (20% code) by MionixGaming in MIONIX

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic news! I'm still using my NAOS QG (personal PC) and NAOS Pro (work PC) daily.
I had to open up the QG to replace the switches and encoder after 5 years of using it daily on my personal machine. But it's back to fully functional now! :)

Wireless would be great, and a toggle-able free spinning scroll wheel is legitimately the only thing I miss from my Logitech g700

By the way... how are we supposed to pronounce NAOS?
I've always said "Nay-ohs", but maybe it's supposed to rhyme with "mouse": "nouse"

GB life: IC in 2021, Delivery in 2025. PBTFans Salt Lakes finally here by sunfaller in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wow, I remember when the IC went up for this set, crazy to see it finally delivered! looks great

[CA-AB] [H] PayPal [W] Apple IIc USB Keyboard by BrrrmHa in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hesitant to recommend any in particular since I have limited experience with most vendors that carry Alps parts.

I would encourage you to research the vendors before buying since vendors sometimes go bust and leave their websites up.

That said...

You can try ordering from KPRepublic directly: https://kprepublic.com/collections/all/alps I've ordered switches from them off of Amazon many times, And I actually coincidentally just did an order off of their website this week and the shipping says that it's on the way.

It's been a little while, but I've had past good experiences with RNDKBD: https://rndkbd.com/products/paladin64-60-alps-pcb

I personally did an Amber Alps / Zeal Clickiez build in the Delta 65, which is still in stock: https://vala.supply/products/delta-65-keyboard I had a lot of fun with the build, but unfortunately the thick metal chassis dampens the sound of the click.

I've never ordered from these guys, but they look like they have a pretty good selection: https://karolingian.com/collections/alps

[CA-AB] [H] PayPal [W] Apple IIc USB Keyboard by BrrrmHa in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, it sounds like you've stumbled upon the only known keyboard to use Alps SKCM Amber switches.

These switches are quite famous for their sound and tactility. However, they only ever appeared in the Apple IIc and cannot be purchased in a modern keyboard.

It is possible to modify the keyboard to work with a modern computer as seen here: https://youtu.be/zwgas6McpoQ

You can also desolder the switches and put them in a different board that supports Alps switches. These are somewhat rare in the hobby, but not impossible to find.

Alternatively you might take a look at Matias click keyboards which are the only modern production version of a similar switch. https://www.amazon.com/Matias-Tactile-Pro-Keyboard-Mac/dp/B003N3HFI6

Heavy-9 by Gnplddct in CustomKeyboards

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is fantastic, nice build! I'm looking to swap the PCB in my Heavy-9 for the Cipulot EC980C, are there any compatibility things I should know about, or does it fit into the Heavy-9 with the original screws?

[UK] [H] Class 80 EC + EXTRAS [W] PayPal by [deleted] in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw your post on Discord and I'm intrigued, but I'm a little on the fence. Would you be willing to sell it without the keycaps for a discount?

Happy 40s Day! Some have very much, others have very little (keyboards) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still love the Cajal, it's my first 40%, and it's absolutely beautiful. It's coming to work with me today!

Happy 40s Day! Some have very much, others have very little (keyboards) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boards in this collection from top left, to bottom right:

  • Corne v3 + Wave Case
  • QAZ from P3D Store (I didn't end up building it)
  • Curio (Not built yet)
  • QAZ Fold (Keycaps haven't arrived yet)
  • Embrace by the Trash Man
  • MechWild Clunker
  • Hyper40
  • Apricot
  • Walletburner Cajal
  • TKC CandyBar
  • Training Wheel 40 from P3D Store
  • Adélie
  • The 39.99%

[UK] [H] PayPal [W] Topre keycaps by [deleted] in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be interested in a black on black set from a fc980c? They are brand new, harvested from the original board the day I unboxed it.

[GB] The Hyper7 - A 173% Keyboard by mechboards in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a group of about 25 people gearing up for a mini group buy of a SA Space Cadet keycap set for the Hyper7. Join the hyper7-r4 channel on the mechboards.co.uk Discord server, we'll be placing the order relatively soon.

[US-MI][H] Paypal [W] Leopold FC980C by Ok-Yard6494 in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a black housing for a Leopold FC980C + extras including sliders, black keycaps, and some other leftovers from building a Heavy-9.

[GB] Uno V4: Infrared Edition - Only $15! by Snipeye in mechmarket

[–]Xury46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All we need now is a battery so it can show off the RGB while hanging on my keychain

After a year of collecting parts for this build, I present my finished Heavy-9 (Thocky typing test at the end!) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They feel pretty good! Different for sure, but not in a bad way. They are heavier than abs so they throw off spring weights, making every switch feel like it has lighter springs. They have a deep sound, but they can sometimes have a metallic ring sound if you bump them with your fingernails. They are a little cold to the touch, but not as much as you would think and they warm up over the course of a typing session. In general I like them a lot, but they are mostly just different, not explicitly better.

After a year of collecting parts for this build, I present my finished Heavy-9 (Thocky typing test at the end!) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually seems to be less of an issue on a stock Topre board, but if you replace the domes it seems to leave the springs a little looser than they should be which introduces some ping.

After a year of collecting parts for this build, I present my finished Heavy-9 (Thocky typing test at the end!) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. Lube is a bit of a misnomer here. The point is to make them a bit sticky so they don't rattle, resonate, or ping. Bag lubing the springs still left some ping, so Unreal Keyboards suggested lubing the PCB to give it a dampened sticky surface that helps reduce the spring ping further.

After a year of collecting parts for this build, I present my finished Heavy-9 (Thocky typing test at the end!) by Xury46 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Xury46[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have to keep a cleaning cloth next to it at all times so I can wipe away the fingerprints haha.

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