deskthority

What are you trying to make this for? Model M? Are you running QMK?

2040 is not compatible with QMK, I don't think. If you pick up a ProMicro you can do it easily. That's my recommendation. You might also use an off the shelf solution like a Soarers Adapter from Amazon.

As for a dedicated 5V power ...

I don't know nothing about nothing, but the springs LOOK like it would suck to type on. But the overall appearance of the board is very cool. How is the keyfeel?

So this website is basically just suffering a long, slow death, right? Does anyone know who runs it?

With Alps you're looking at an almost definite restore job, or you're going to be let down. Clones age even more poorly, same can be said for vintage MX clones. You can get lucky and find a real gem of a board that was kept in good condition every now and again though.
Can't go wrong with a Model ...

I suppose mushy isn’t the right word for it, more muted maybe in sound? I was comparing them to model fs and to some extent beam springs, along with various keyboard/ switch reviews of that era. I haven’t interacted with older than a late 90’s rubber dome and 2010-present mechanicals. So take my ...

I love crossnav too and reached out to Joe to ask if he would offer it. He courteously advised me that it is an option!