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'''BORROWED FROM ESOOMENONA FOR STRUCTURE! NOT MY WIKI, YET!'''
 
 
I discovered Mechanical keyboards on a whim. I read a [http://hackaday.com/2011/05/18/uber-keyboard-hides-security-tools-in-plain-sight/ HackaDay] about some guy putting a USB hub inside an IBM Model M, and I knew that I must try the mod... After all the time I've been at GeekHack, I've still not attempted the mod, but instead been having fun with the electronics and engineering aspects of the site.
 
I discovered Mechanical keyboards on a whim. I read a [http://hackaday.com/2011/05/18/uber-keyboard-hides-security-tools-in-plain-sight/ HackaDay] about some guy putting a USB hub inside an IBM Model M, and I knew that I must try the mod... After all the time I've been at GeekHack, I've still not attempted the mod, but instead been having fun with the electronics and engineering aspects of the site.
  
 
== '''Keyboards''' ==
 
== '''Keyboards''' ==
* [https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AIMd7NW5_cVl6e92H4zGED3z54OJ4HVzR_NO2jq2K54?feat=directlink Daily-Leopold FC200RE/AW (Ergo Clears)]
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* [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6Cp6HDlGIbU/UFKceIYlKlI/AAAAAAAAALc/BMC-3qHwJUw/s912/014L3002.jpg Daily-Leopold FC200RE/AW (Ergo Clears)]
* Home PC- Cherry MX-1800 (Vintage Blacks)
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* Home Family PC- Cherry MX-1800 (Vintage Blacks)
* [https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pwZrwHRKg30SM75txHh9DD3z54OJ4HVzR_NO2jq2K54?feat=directlink 10/14/87 IBM Model M 1390876 (Buckling Spring)]
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* [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FZBuw55MyXA/UFKccpPYA-I/AAAAAAAAALM/srGdoo1o9iY/s912/014L2991.jpg 10/14/87 IBM Model M 1390876 (Buckling Spring)]
* [https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gICkFNehkbdImzgvgBfF7D3z54OJ4HVzR_NO2jq2K54?feat=directlink Unusable Z-150 Zenith Keyboard (Linear Complicated Green ALPS)]
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* [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lqDVTAlr8lw/UFKccPohBXI/AAAAAAAAAIk/KFSkykOm23c/s912/014L2976.jpg Unusable Z-150 Zenith Keyboard (Linear Complicated Green ALPS)]
 
* Fujitsu Peerless
 
* Fujitsu Peerless
* Soon to be...Phantom
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* Black Space Invaders- Soon to be tenkeyless!
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* Phantom (MX Blues 65g)
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* CM QFR (MX Blacks)
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* CM QFR (55g MX Blacks, Red stickers)
  
 
== '''Keycaps''' ==
 
== '''Keycaps''' ==
 
=== Singles ===
 
=== Singles ===
* [https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X8ofJ9Hz2wL6o5VTF76Diz3z54OJ4HVzR_NO2jq2K54?feat=directlink Factory Second Red Click Clack]
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* [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4R-5wC-reec/UFKcdb7ORBI/AAAAAAAAAI0/lNiuL2mhhIA/s720/014L2997.jpg Factory Second Red Click Clack]
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* QWERKeys GEEKHA CK key
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=== Sets ===
 
=== Sets ===
 
* RGBY Set with faux Red Cherry Esc
 
* RGBY Set with faux Red Cherry Esc
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* Graphite Set (Winkey and Winkeyless)
 
* Graphite Set (Winkey and Winkeyless)
 
* White on Black Moogle Kit
 
* White on Black Moogle Kit
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* [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Cg6cOFjpXZU/UQMm34CXlkI/AAAAAAAAAPc/22UsP-5xH50/s912/DSCF0032.JPG White on Black 1.5 mods]
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* White on Black Cherry DS set G81-1800 set
  
 
== '''Accessories''' ==
 
== '''Accessories''' ==
* Logitech G500 mouse
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* Two Logitech G500 mice (one on family computer, one on my rig)
 
* WASD Wire Keypuller
 
* WASD Wire Keypuller
* Cherry MX Brown switches
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* Cherry MX Brown switches (20ish)
 
* Cherry MX Brown keychain
 
* Cherry MX Brown keychain
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* Cherry MX Black switches (100ish)
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* Custom 65g Springs (100)
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* Red and Yellow Switch stickers (120 of each)
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* PH7BIT Plate (Lube Plate)
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* Keyboard Lube (GPL-103 and GPL-205)
  
 
== '''Incoming''' ==
 
== '''Incoming''' ==
 
=== Awaiting Shipment ===
 
=== Awaiting Shipment ===
* WYSE Tsangan Kit
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* Geekhack T-Shirt
* Cherry Replica Tsangan Kit
 
  
 
=== In Process ===
 
=== In Process ===
* Various Phantom Parts... PCB, Stabilizers, Switches, Plate, etc.
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* Not sure what else.
  
== '''Wanted''' (If you have any of these, feel free to PM me) ==
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== '''Wanted'''(Trades preferred!)[http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=11895 PM me!] ==
 
=== Keyboards ===
 
=== Keyboards ===
I'm good at the moment! Thanks for reading though!
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*Filco Zero
  
 
=== Keycaps ===
 
=== Keycaps ===
I'm good here also. Thanks for reading!
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* None at the moment
  
 
=== Key Sets ===
 
=== Key Sets ===
* Cherry Double Shot Black on Beige Keyset
 
* SoWaRe Keyset
 
* ''Thin'' WYSE Keyset
 
 
* Dolch Keyset
 
* Dolch Keyset
  
=== Other ===
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=== Other===
[http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34606.0;attach=2132;image MKC] or [http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/images/products/large_212_ALFilcoTKL_10.jpg Vortex] Aluminum Filco Case (Trades preferred!)
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====''Aluminum Case''====
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[http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34606.0;attach=2132;image MKC]  
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[http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/images/products/large_212_ALFilcoTKL_10.jpg Vortex]  
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====''Acrylic Case''====
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[http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34909.0;attach=2707;image MKC]Clear V1
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[http://i.imgur.com/FuzN5.jpg MKC] Black V2
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MKC V3 from Feng (Not yet released... LET ME DREAM!)
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Litster's [http://i.imgur.com/QGIXf.jpg Red]/[http://i.imgur.com/gzQqN.jpg (Angle Shot)]
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Litster's [http://i.imgur.com/L8TMv.jpg Blue]/[http://i.imgur.com/QFQDch.jpg (Angle Shot)]
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(I need a case for my Phantom --> I only need one case)
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== '''Project Phantom (In Progress)''' ==
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I have been collecting parts for my Phantom...
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* PCB- FOUND (In hand)
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* Plate- FOUND (In hand)
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* Switches- FOUND (In hand)
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* Stabilizers- FOUND (In hand)
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* Case- [http://wiki.geekhack.org/index.php?title=User_talk:SmallFry#Other LOOKING]
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* Teensy- FOUND (In hand)
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* Stickers- FOUND (In hand)
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* LUBE- FOUND (In hand)
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* Whiskerbox Cable- FOUND (In hand)
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* Diodes- FOUND (Need to pay for them... forgot I needed them -_-)
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== '''Project KMAC Mini''' ==
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I built a KMAC Mini for JCrouse on GeekHack. He was nice enough to allow me to keep some GPL-103 and GPL-205 for my project above, Project Phantom.
  
== '''Gone''' ==
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Build log: KMAC Mini
* Yellow CC - Traded to Boost for Graphite Set
 
  
== '''Project 01 - Rita darling (In Process)''' ==
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Case Type: Aluminum case, integrated red aluminum plate
'''This section is under construction. Check back every once in awhile to see how this progresses.'''
 
  
This is a keyboard I'm putting together for someone dear to me. It will be a Patriotic build. As of now, my plans are to find either a Poker or Pure, and modify it to have red, white, and blue LEDs.
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Keycaps: Dolch double shots
* [http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/georgeap2/IMG_0277.jpg MiMiC mini USB cable - Patriotic]
 
* [http://imgur.com/a/5B4nO Custom WASDKeyboards keycap set]
 
* [http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33569.0;attach=6191;image Julysicle (CC)]
 
  
== '''Project 02 - KMAC LE (In Process)''' ==
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Cabling/Wiring: Blue LEDs under Scroll Lock, Caps Lock and Pause/Break
This is where I shall keep you updated on how I move along in building my [http://imgur.com/a/JFYbk Titanium Winkey KMAC LE].
 
  
Currently, I'm unsure of what kind of switches I want to use, though I do know I want them to be tactile and clicky. I purchased some MX Blue switches, which are a possibility for this. I am thinking I might want to go Green or Milk, though I'm sure sourcing those won't be easy.
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Other Aesthetics:  N/A
  
There is still a lot of work to be done to just prepare for this. I still need to get soldering equipment and such, as well as continue to get the parts needed together. This project will fall second in line to the above project, so it may take awhile to complete. Check back for progress.
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Switch and Modification: Vintage Cherry MX Blacks Each individual switch is modified with lubricant (GPL-103 and GPL-205) on the friction points (slider, spring) and  yellow stickers applied between the housing.
  
Here is where I stand in my scrounging of parts:
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[https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B-zaglYTy1Fjd3gwOWQ4Ung0dEk/edit Pictures!]
* KMAC LE titanium winkey kit
 
* Cherry MX Blue switches (possible use)
 
* Cherry PCB mount stabilizers (I have a spacebar stab coming which I'm hoping is a 6.25x one. Pictures indicate it is.)
 

Latest revision as of 02:07, 14 June 2013

I discovered Mechanical keyboards on a whim. I read a HackaDay about some guy putting a USB hub inside an IBM Model M, and I knew that I must try the mod... After all the time I've been at GeekHack, I've still not attempted the mod, but instead been having fun with the electronics and engineering aspects of the site.

Keyboards

Keycaps

Singles

Sets

  • RGBY Set with faux Red Cherry Esc
  • Mario and Luigi Keycaps
  • Graphite Set (Winkey and Winkeyless)
  • White on Black Moogle Kit
  • White on Black 1.5 mods
  • White on Black Cherry DS set G81-1800 set

Accessories

  • Two Logitech G500 mice (one on family computer, one on my rig)
  • WASD Wire Keypuller
  • Cherry MX Brown switches (20ish)
  • Cherry MX Brown keychain
  • Cherry MX Black switches (100ish)
  • Custom 65g Springs (100)
  • Red and Yellow Switch stickers (120 of each)
  • PH7BIT Plate (Lube Plate)
  • Keyboard Lube (GPL-103 and GPL-205)

Incoming

Awaiting Shipment

  • Geekhack T-Shirt

In Process

  • Not sure what else.

Wanted(Trades preferred!)PM me!

Keyboards

  • Filco Zero

Keycaps

  • None at the moment

Key Sets

  • Dolch Keyset

Other

Aluminum Case

MKC

Vortex

Acrylic Case

MKCClear V1

MKC Black V2

MKC V3 from Feng (Not yet released... LET ME DREAM!)

Litster's Red/(Angle Shot)

Litster's Blue/(Angle Shot)

(I need a case for my Phantom --> I only need one case)

Project Phantom (In Progress)

I have been collecting parts for my Phantom...

  • PCB- FOUND (In hand)
  • Plate- FOUND (In hand)
  • Switches- FOUND (In hand)
  • Stabilizers- FOUND (In hand)
  • Case- LOOKING
  • Teensy- FOUND (In hand)
  • Stickers- FOUND (In hand)
  • LUBE- FOUND (In hand)
  • Whiskerbox Cable- FOUND (In hand)
  • Diodes- FOUND (Need to pay for them... forgot I needed them -_-)

Project KMAC Mini

I built a KMAC Mini for JCrouse on GeekHack. He was nice enough to allow me to keep some GPL-103 and GPL-205 for my project above, Project Phantom.

Build log: KMAC Mini

Case Type: Aluminum case, integrated red aluminum plate

Keycaps: Dolch double shots

Cabling/Wiring: Blue LEDs under Scroll Lock, Caps Lock and Pause/Break

Other Aesthetics: N/A

Switch and Modification: Vintage Cherry MX Blacks Each individual switch is modified with lubricant (GPL-103 and GPL-205) on the friction points (slider, spring) and yellow stickers applied between the housing.

Pictures!