With Geekhack down, who's reconsidering their keyboard hobby?

seebart · 01 Jul 2015, 17:20

Jokrik wrote: ↑
DanielT wrote: ↑ @Jokrik: You have plenty of Media to post your cool pictures, I have always enjoyed your photos and boards over on GH -> http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/
Yeah, I've been trying to post more photos here
but it seems that my network provider just does not keen with DT server location
Even took me multiple tries to post one reply here, not sure why (keep getting timeout)
Gonna try with VPN later tonight

Where are you?

Blaise170 · 01 Jul 2015, 18:14

Even in the US I don't have an issue with DT. Also load(ed) far faster than GH did.

absyrd · 01 Jul 2015, 19:33

GH being down is making me want to participate in the hobby even more. I miss the place for keyboard, media, and OT posting all the same.

inanis · 01 Jul 2015, 19:47

absyrd wrote: ↑GH being down is making me want to participate in the hobby even more. I miss the place for keyboard, media, and OT posting all the same.

I totally feel the same way! For me I think the concept of going through a shared experience, even though it is a negative one, has made me more willing to participate. Sounds kinda sad, I know. I'm still working on this whole "be social" thing.

absyrd · 01 Jul 2015, 20:03

inanis wrote: ↑I'm still working on this whole "be social" thing.

You are good at it already. Wyfe says "Hi!". <3

inanis · 01 Jul 2015, 20:43

absyrd wrote: ↑
inanis wrote: ↑I'm still working on this whole "be social" thing.
You are good at it already. Wyfe says "Hi!". <3

I've been steadily improving. Little by little. And I say "Hi!" back.

See, the keyboard hobby is great! Who would give this up?!?

Jokrik · 02 Jul 2015, 01:53

seebart wrote:
Jokrik wrote: ↑
DanielT wrote: ↑ @Jokrik: You have plenty of Media to post your cool pictures, I have always enjoyed your photos and boards over on GH -> http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/
Yeah, I've been trying to post more photos here
but it seems that my network provider just does not keen with DT server location
Even took me multiple tries to post one reply here, not sure why (keep getting timeout)
Gonna try with VPN later tonight
Where are you?

South east asia, Indonesia
Tried it with vpn, everything went smooth

Heedpantsnow · 02 Jul 2015, 05:32

absyrd wrote:GH being down is making me want to participate in the hobby even more. I miss the place for keyboard, media, and OT posting all the same.

Me too dude. How is D doing?

axiom · 02 Jul 2015, 05:38

found my endgame and its in transit, so sort of, yeah. but still enjoy the community of everyone on both forums, so might still look up keyboard porn every now and then.

Muirium · 02 Jul 2015, 14:12

Temporary endgame. I've fallen for my own sales pitch a few times that way. It doesn't last. Variety is life. And once you shake off MX and seek vintage variety, you've a long long road ahead of you.

HzFaq · 02 Jul 2015, 14:17

I think I'm on about my 4th endgame board at this point and I've got the parts to build my 5th sat on my desk at the moment.

Endgame is a lie.

photekq · 02 Jul 2015, 14:21

HzFaq wrote: ↑I think I'm on about my 4th endgame board at this point and I've got the parts to build my 5th sat on my desk at the moment.

Endgame is a lie.

Too right

bhtooefr · 02 Jul 2015, 16:09

I mean, I went from a 122 F as my "almost endgame" board, then to a Matias Tactile Pro (which is now out of service due to a bad USB cable (and Matias has said that the cables are now soldered, so they couldn't even sell me a replacement), I need to make an adapter so I can use replaceable USB cables on it), and then I got an IBM 5155 (which has the aluminum version of the XT F), and holy crap is that amazing feeling, but at the same time, holy crap is that a horrible layout.

And, really, I don't think I've ever found a true endgame board, because I want a TrackPoint IV.

andrewjoy · 02 Jul 2015, 16:13

Its all the in game yo, you aint' about anything else. This is is right here.

Blaise170 · 02 Jul 2015, 16:43

Looks like Geekhack is down again lol. Alps switches are definitely my favorite. Anyone know of anyone backlight compatible Alps boards? Not necessarily to shine through caps since SKCM don't have LED cutouts but at least for the "bleed" effect?

HzFaq · 02 Jul 2015, 16:45

There's that Duck 60% that I can't recall the name of that always pops up when people talk about Matias switches and backlighting and I think that's more or less it. Maybe the V60m (I think that's what it's called)? I'm not sure if they've released a backlight version of it...

andrewjoy · 02 Jul 2015, 16:46

I think for that you are going to have to make your own.

If i remember correctly filco did a alps board at some point , you could grab that and put matias switches in it as they are clear and then add some LED strips between the plate and PCB

jbondeson · 02 Jul 2015, 16:53

You'd also be limited to switches without the click plate.

My thought would be SMD LEDs on the PCB. If you want some nice diffusion you could use a polycarbonate plate and/or case.

Muirium · 02 Jul 2015, 16:54

That ought to be quite pretty. If leak is really what you're after. Matias switches are great light guides, but Matias themselves just plain don't make use for them for aesthetics. Only lock lights.

andrewjoy · 02 Jul 2015, 17:01

THey do tho. They put it on there site that they support RBG out of the box and cherry copied them

Muirium · 02 Jul 2015, 17:02

Support. But then do bugger all to actually use it. I think it's a marketing gimmick. Use them or stop bragging already!

Dihedral · 02 Jul 2015, 17:55

No, I'm starting to shake uncontrollably at times actually. I hope they find a new host soon.

derzemel · 02 Jul 2015, 18:02

guess what's back on

Blaise170 · 02 Jul 2015, 20:05

Yeah I know Matias has shine through but I'm wanting to use SKCM anyways.

Muirium · 02 Jul 2015, 20:43

Understandable. I wish Matias felt as finessed as complicated Alps. But, those transparent bodies: not Alps.

andrewjoy · 02 Jul 2015, 20:50

Muirium wrote: ↑Understandable. I wish Matias felt as finessed as complicated Alps. But, those transparent bodies: not Alps.

could you not transplant the complicated Alps into the matias case ?

jbondeson · 02 Jul 2015, 21:08

Complicated and simplified alps use the same casing, so I think that's theoretically possible, but holy shit that's a lot of work.

The complicated alps have 12 parts inside to transplant

Only the dedicated need apply.

Muirium · 02 Jul 2015, 21:15

I for one would love to see someone try that. Someone else!

andrewjoy · 02 Jul 2015, 21:25

I love how modable matias and simplified alps are

I mean i can make black alps not shit be removing the tactile leaf

Or you can make damped clicky switches ( i think they make them now) or none damped tactile

SL89 · 02 Jul 2015, 22:25

I want to get into ALPS but they seem very light. Sprit has stiffer Alps / Matias springs and I'd be willing to give them a go.