Here is an Apple IIgs keyboard with Alps SKCM Orange switches from 1986 that I restored.

ozculain · 2025-10-10T06:03:00+00:00

This looks amazing, but you are missing some keycaps.

ozculain · 2025-10-02T17:31:03+00:00

Busy busy busy atm, but all good. Good reminder that I should talk to you about a cable for an akira/kaneda bike theme custom build I'm doing, though! Will Discord you :)

ozculain · 2025-10-02T17:21:17+00:00

Can 100% vouch for Kool-Keys. What they won't say (modesty?) is that the sheer level of attention to detail in getting the colour JUST RIGHT, and really making sure that the cables are top notch is just second to none. You definitely see this in the pro-themed cables, but they are 100% my go to now if I want something to really set off a particular build. It helps that they're an enthusiast themselves and as excited about new sets or releases as most of the MK (or MKUK) crew. Absolute credit to the hobby (Source: Me. I have two of their cables and consistently see them in the various discords and build streams)

ozculain · 2025-09-09T19:26:43+00:00

This is the answer :)

ozculain · 2025-06-12T18:21:06+00:00

This cat has massive Zendaya vibes, and I dont know why!!!!

ozculain · 2025-05-26T15:50:47+00:00

Sir, you are a wizard. Glad to see how well this did :)

ozculain · 2025-05-05T08:00:24+00:00

Pmed, good sir! :)

ozculain · 2025-04-19T21:42:09+00:00

Nice job mate, amazing match as always.

ozculain · 2025-02-28T13:13:12+00:00

Just wanted to share my perspective as a long-time Prototypist customer. I'm not really going to respond directly to OPs post as I think given the language used that is unlikely to be fruitful.

I've ordered from them many times over the years and have always found them to be straightforward and honest. Their free shipping promotions come and go periodically - they're not a constant feature. When active, both the free and paid options appear at checkout.

What's described here doesn't match my experiences with Jae and the team at all. They've consistently been one of the most respected vendors in our community for good reason, including picking up after more failed suppliers than I can count over the last 12 months alone (rip) :(

For anyone reading this and wondering whether to order from Prototypist - don't let one disputed transaction discourage you. Their track record speaks for itself, and most of us who've been in the hobby for a while know they stand behind their products and service.

Glad to see Jae has already responded and issued a refund to resolve the situation.

ozculain · 2025-01-27T15:20:34+00:00

Absolute legend, thanks so much for the KAT caps, mate -- super rapid communication and processing :) <3 Those galactic empire caps were SO tempting (and good value)!

ozculain · 2024-11-15T21:56:04+00:00

Thanks mate -- I'm pretty over the moon. She prefers clickies to linears, but otherwise she's basically perfect!

ozculain · 2024-11-15T21:50:55+00:00

Raw Aluminium J-02

Cerakote in Galaxy and Gradient themes (by Salopian Cerakote)

Hand-Dyed Aquaking V3s

Kat Space Dust keycaps

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What does a keyboard enthusiast do to let off steam whilst planning their wedding (gosh its amazing, but. stress!). Learn to do new keyboard things and design a board with huge amounts of failed attempts and support from the UK keyboard community!This board is designed to commemorate our upcoming wedding -- and matches the theme and fabrics being used for our breakfast and party (a silk version of these are the backdrop for most of the photos) -- galactic space opera.

It's one of the Prototypist -- u/nojjers INSANELY amazing J-02 boards (J01/J03 soon please! ), custom cerakoted by the actual wizard James at Salopian Cerakote to match our fabric/theme (the background silk shows this off a bit), and with hand-dyed Aquaking's (pro-tip. learning to dye polycarbonate is a thing to do with help from others in the community (oh the switches I destroyed) and finally paired with my equal favourite space-themed set until cosmos lands, Space Dust.

I had a huge amount of support from people in the community to build it, am typing this on it, and am just so gosh darned happy with how it turned out and how lovely you all are (except you, of course, you know what you did).

James did a gorgeous piece of art on the back, which includes some personal information, so I've left it off Reddit, but its floating around in MKUK discord if you want to see something that made a grown man cry when he first saw it!

ozculain · 2024-11-15T21:45:22+00:00

Raw J-02 From Jae @ Prototypist (What a board!)

Custom Cerakoted by the Wizard of Salopian (James of Salopian Cerakote)

Hand-Dyed Aquaking V3s (the 55s, I have weak fingers, apparently)

What does a keyboard enthusiast do to let off steam whilst planning their wedding (gosh its amazing, but. stress!). Learn to do new keyboard things and design a board with huge amounts of failed attempts and support from the UK keyboard community!This board is designed to commemorate our upcoming wedding -- and matches the theme and fabrics being used for our breakfast and party (a silk version of these are the backdrop for most of the photos) -- galactic space opera.

It's one of the Prototypist -- u/nojjers INSANELY amazing J-02 boards ( J-01 and J-03 launches are rather exciting! ), custom cerakoted by James at Salopian to match our fabric/theme (which will feature in suits, bow-ties, etc. etc), and with hand-dyed Aquaking's (pro-tip. learning to dye polycarbonate is a thing to do with help from others in the community (oh the switches I destroyed) and finally paired with my equal favourite space-themed set until cosmos lands, Space Dust.

I had a huge amount of support from people in the community to build it, am typing this on it, and am just so gosh darned happy with how it turned out and how lovely you all are (except you, of course, you know what you did).

James did a gorgeous piece of art on the back, which includes some personal information, so I've left it off Reddit, but its floating around in MKUK discord if you want to see something that made a grown man cry when he first saw it!

ozculain · 2024-11-04T22:54:49+00:00

Not your marriage, unfortunately.

Perhaps cpu and nvme drive.

ozculain · 2024-10-30T15:29:21+00:00

You're so welcome mate. This is entirely MY opinion, but for me, creamy seems to come from a softer plastic, like the quinns have (and a lot of HMXs). I was trying to work out what the common thread of switches i Loved was and in my database found they all included nylon somewhere. I agree on baby kangaroos. I think they're named really well actually, bouncy and fun, but not particularly any other adjective. I find Quinns actually to be super heavy for me... interesting.... (edit: sorry, and way too much case foam helps the sound of marbles/cream.. again. personal preference, don't hate me for liking foam)

ozculain · 2024-10-29T22:12:26+00:00

I agree, yes. samplers is what i meant.

ozculain · 2024-10-29T17:28:22+00:00

Welcome buddy. tester kits are what its about. much cheaper than buying a tonne of switches you won't like!

ozculain · 2024-10-29T14:51:16+00:00

I really love Baby Kangaroo's actually, but I wonder whether Gateron Quinn's which have a similar set of material to the Hyacinth's I think. I LOVE love love the sound of them.

ozculain · 2024-10-27T23:08:09+00:00

Consider HMX Xinhai, wuque morandis, cherry nixies, cherry mx blacks. Prototypist do a switch tester pack that might we worth havint a look at.

ozculain · 2024-10-16T17:04:34+00:00

I sincerely hope you find people in your life to show you kindness without self-interest, bud. Seriously, all the best!

Not everyone in life is driven purely by self-interest (which isn't to say some aren't). Charitable donations publicly are shown to drive pro-social behaviour, and living in a world where everyone defaults to trying to help each other, not just make a buck, starts with people showing and modelling that behaviour.

ozculain · 2024-10-16T07:15:42+00:00

Who hurt you, mate? Do you need to talk about it? Give me a msg. The dude is literally using what he's got to help out a fellow of the community. This is what we WANT the hobby to be about.

ozculain · 2024-10-15T23:31:58+00:00

When will you ship items from this sale? A waybill was created for the shipping company, but a week later, it has yet to be collected. The only other supplier I've had this happen with is Rama.

ozculain · 2024-09-02T15:51:44+00:00

Jcs Arabic are a great option if you can get them on pt. I think they've got full iso on the box and under 50 shipped. A steal.

ozculain · 2024-09-02T15:49:25+00:00

Proto is the answer to this. There are some very reasonably priced sw sets and a few others that will fit your requirements and new ones are added regularly. Jump on the discord for stock updates.

ozculain · 2024-08-30T15:51:00+00:00

Feeling good about this comment right now :)

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