Recent comments in /f/MechanicalKeyboards
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Reply to comment by Relevant_Desk_6891 in Alice Layout seems poorly thought out? by Jazzlike_Spite2458
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mrsauciee t1_j1vx76h wrote
araset OP t1_j1vwuqs wrote
Reply to comment by slantyyz in Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
Oh, I see.. I don't have a XDA set to compare them to, also I never used neither before, anyway I like them but wouldn't like to confuse people by giving wrong infos
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Reply to comment by Relevant_Desk_6891 in Alice Layout seems poorly thought out? by Jazzlike_Spite2458
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araset OP t1_j1vw53o wrote
Reply to comment by Jachulczyk in Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
Ofc, I also have 1 Model M and one Model F, both 122-keys and I like them both. The gang thing it's just a meme, like the copy pasta I was answering to
deletus_my_fetus t1_j1vvu47 wrote
Reply to nobody asked by Stabika
It’s not obvious from the picture that OP shared, but the rotary dial also has the symbols of each number key. I’m curious if they actually work. (How they would work is probably just by pressing shift like normal.)
I can’t imagine they don’t work, especially since OP both replaced normal functionality of the number key row:
> Yes, it does in fact type out the rotary dial is mightier than the number keys when pressed;
and added the symbols to the 3D printed shroud that hides the internals.
shyrix t1_j1vvih3 wrote
you r key looks jank. needs to be pushed down more
dubie4x8 OP t1_j1vv23g wrote
Reply to comment by camilatricolor in Found this guy laying on boxes in an old data center by dubie4x8
Unfortunately I am not allowed to take anything with me from the site (but I would have if they didn’t have cameras everywhere 🤫)
There were 90s computers and floppy discs laying around everywhere
Relevant_Desk_6891 t1_j1vul9x wrote
Reply to comment by Jazzlike_Spite2458 in Alice Layout seems poorly thought out? by Jazzlike_Spite2458
Classic feminine thinking, assuming you know better than professional keyboard makers
Relevant_Desk_6891 t1_j1vuic1 wrote
Reply to comment by Jazzlike_Spite2458 in Alice Layout seems poorly thought out? by Jazzlike_Spite2458
Nah
Polar76_ OP t1_j1vte09 wrote
Reply to comment by NoOne-NBA- in 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
Thanks for the clarification. These switches are a complete assortment of switches, no duplicates. Once I find the ones I want, I'll buy a fresh batch and these will stay as testers/fidget gadget.
Polar76_ OP t1_j1vsuu0 wrote
Reply to comment by lenbeen in 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
Yup, got it. Just the 2 little plastic ones next to the center post. Thanks!
MayAsWellStopLurking t1_j1vsrn2 wrote
Polar76_ OP t1_j1vsmrk wrote
Reply to comment by efertox in 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
Okie dokie, thanks!
camilatricolor t1_j1vro8h wrote
Poor baby... the signs of neglect and pain are clearly visible in those two missing keycaps. Take care of that clacky champ...
slantyyz t1_j1vr572 wrote
Reply to comment by araset in Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
I know they are sold as MA, but I think they are actually XDA. I have the same caps and they are way shorter than my other MA caps.
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Reply to comment by MayAsWellStopLurking in Alice Layout seems poorly thought out? by Jazzlike_Spite2458
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Anifanopinion t1_j1vqyhx wrote
Reply to Drop mystery box experiences by beakersoft360
Each box seems to come with 2 keycap sets one DCX/GMK/MT3 and one Skylight set, then one desk mat and a set of switches (min of 70 max of 110). Overall if you set your expectations low and happen to like most of the higher-priced keycap sets Drop has then seems like a good value.
efertox t1_j1vqgo0 wrote
Reply to 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
It's ok to remove extra 2 pins if your PCB doesn't support that
NoOne-NBA- t1_j1vq493 wrote
Reply to 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
It depends on what you do with the switches, after clipping them.
Clipping 5-pin switches down to 3-pin doesn't create any problems, unless you want to later use those switches in a plateless build.
If you're doing a plateless build, the extra two pins will help keep the switches aligned properly, which is normally handled by the plate, when using 3-pin switches.
I've seen some really horrible looking plateless builds, where the keys are all just aligned haphazardly to each other.
mossberg91 t1_j1vpwgd wrote
Reply to Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
Am I crazy or does the S look upside down even though it’s not?
NathaCS t1_j1vpnks wrote
Reply to comment by fgsguedes in Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
So what if I need to do CTRL+A? Lol
lenbeen t1_j1vpk3i wrote
Reply to 5-pin vs 3-pin switches by Polar76_
nipping the 2 pins is fine, just be sure you aren't damaging the actual connecting metal pins, only the plastic bits
MunchyLB t1_j1vpj42 wrote
Reply to Industrial Apricot, at work by araset
how are the caps?
camilatricolor t1_j1vyvrx wrote
Reply to comment by dubie4x8 in Found this guy laying on boxes in an old data center by dubie4x8
That's unfortunate, it is a nice keeb