http://forum.lowyat.net/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:44:24 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5309773 <span style='color:purple'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Club Trackbacks</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('09538ef7806bb23b4efaaf0990e68505')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="09538ef7806bb23b4efaaf0990e68505" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br />| <b>Version/Link</b> | <b>Thread Creation Time</b> | <b>Thread Starter</b> |<br />| [topic=1610986]<b>V1</b>[/topic] | Oct 23 2010 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/4541' target='_blank'>Moogle Stiltzkin</a> |<br />| [topic=1799652]<b>V2</b>[/topic] | Mar 20 2011 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/Cyclonechuah' target='_blank'>Cyclonechuah</a> |<br />| [topic=1928857]<b>V3</b>[/topic] | Jun 22 2011 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/Cyclonechuah' 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href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br />| [topic=5309773]<b>V33</b>[/topic] | Sep 15 2022 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>Top Posters of MKB Club (sort by post counts)</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('e66aa228bc7cd3d0f4a574ae0aeec9f8')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="e66aa228bc7cd3d0f4a574ae0aeec9f8" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->[who]1610986[/who][who]1799652[/who][who]1928857[/who][who]2096177[/who][who]2240947[/who]<br />[who]2329609[/who][who]2465919[/who][who]2548949[/who][who]2675705[/who][who]2760565[/who]<br />[who]2797567[/who][who]2845789[/who][who]2878376[/who][who]2927488[/who][who]2950465[/who]<br />[who]2980005[/who][who]3010620[/who][who]3040037[/who][who]3055950[/who][who]3104848[/who]<br />[who]3135791[/who][who]3163997[/who][who]3199058[/who][who]3257891[/who][who]3333065[/who]<br />[who]3434218[/who][who]3527487[/who][who]3682287[/who][who]3890068[/who][who]4123454[/who]<br />[who]4538548[/who]<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>About Switches</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('4e0504bb42341fe905c9cd395bd2a4a7')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="4e0504bb42341fe905c9cd395bd2a4a7" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><b>Dome Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017150.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('0c411ad8ab60e344192a2e0018315389')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="0c411ad8ab60e344192a2e0018315389" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards.<br />They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal &quot;dome&quot; switches or polyester formed domes.<br />The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback.<br />These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold.<br />The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite.<br />While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification.<br />Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them &quot;mushy&quot; because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes.<br />For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character.<br />The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Scissor Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017162.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('065933dfd8bb101e4c5abc39fc20db2c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="065933dfd8bb101e4c5abc39fc20db2c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch.<br />The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a &quot;scissor&quot;-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key.<br />It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic &#39;scissors&#39; mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard.<br />Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes.<br />They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches).<br />This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as &#39;low-profile&#39;.<br />These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive.<br />They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the &#39;wiggle&#39; in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)</b></span></span><br /><br />Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are.<br />Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes.<br />However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses.<br />If you don&#39;t like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won&#39;t ever like the keyboard.<br />Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g).<br />Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use &quot;55g&quot; when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we&#39;ll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.<br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Red Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017250.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g | <br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('c9dccc01e8f5e9826604d83fd913c08e')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="c9dccc01e8f5e9826604d83fd913c08e" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Red&#39;s are another switch that can be considered a &quot;gaming&quot; switch. It&#39;s essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Black Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017198.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 60g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('402f6e6a4bcd57c53e84280743bf5739')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="402f6e6a4bcd57c53e84280743bf5739" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you&#39;re going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don&#39;t enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.</li><li>If you&#39;re a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Brown Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017209.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g (55g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('1764f6a3afe831add03c9b6bd68ea0e5')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="1764f6a3afe831add03c9b6bd68ea0e5" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and &quot;gaming&quot; switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point &amp; actuation point are close enough together than you can &quot;float&quot; at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Clear Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017238.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 55g (65g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('bb41fe744be91f2a8803031b96a69f2c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="bb41fe744be91f2a8803031b96a69f2c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called &quot;stiffer browns&quot; though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered &quot;ballanced.&quot; The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Blue Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017224.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 50g (60g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('93112ec04383ad3fdcb7408469382dc9')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="93112ec04383ad3fdcb7408469382dc9" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.</li><li>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don&#39;t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Green Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 70g (80g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('5f35726737666812cf39104818e6830b')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="5f35726737666812cf39104818e6830b" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.</li><li>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.</li><li>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider&#39;s inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.</li><li>The &quot;click&quot; sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Buckling Spring Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017281.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes, loud |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 65g-70g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('55f6e9f8183bd509401b9a1610ef4853')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="55f6e9f8183bd509401b9a1610ef4853" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Black Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('7332b2b24a96fde420dbaad5ba03706a')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="7332b2b24a96fde420dbaad5ba03706a" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.</li><li>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the &quot;Complicated&quot; due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the &quot;Simplified&quot;, which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.</li><li>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>White Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('933894e51afa2ab6f5045afdff1bd8ac')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="933894e51afa2ab6f5045afdff1bd8ac" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.</li><li>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.</li><li>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Topre Switches</b><br /><img src='https://wiki.installgentoo.com/images/1/14/Topre.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Capacitive Switches |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 30g/35g/45g/55g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 4mm (Normal), 3.8mm (Silenced/Type-S) |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('90484217395f78cc5ff3f56b80acc042')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="90484217395f78cc5ff3f56b80acc042" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.</li><li>Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre&#39;s key switches are used in critical data-entry applications that require the utmost reliability</li><li>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--> quovadis123 Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:12:50 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4979329 <span style='color:purple'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Club Trackbacks</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('ff4db5984ab95b2bf78207bec088bbde')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="ff4db5984ab95b2bf78207bec088bbde" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br />| <b>Version/Link</b> | <b>Thread Creation Time</b> | <b>Thread Starter</b> |<br />| [topic=1610986]<b>V1</b>[/topic] | Oct 23 2010 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/4541' target='_blank'>Moogle Stiltzkin</a> |<br />| [topic=1799652]<b>V2</b>[/topic] | Mar 20 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href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br />| [topic=4538548]<b>V31</b>[/topic] | Mar 7 2018 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br />| [topic=4979329]<b>V32</b>[/topic] | June 14 2020 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>Top Posters of MKB Club (sort by post counts)</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('71b91b35056d3dcbd8235ea739bb7eef')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="71b91b35056d3dcbd8235ea739bb7eef" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->[who]1610986[/who][who]1799652[/who][who]1928857[/who][who]2096177[/who][who]2240947[/who]<br />[who]2329609[/who][who]2465919[/who][who]2548949[/who][who]2675705[/who][who]2760565[/who]<br />[who]2797567[/who][who]2845789[/who][who]2878376[/who][who]2927488[/who][who]2950465[/who]<br />[who]2980005[/who][who]3010620[/who][who]3040037[/who][who]3055950[/who][who]3104848[/who]<br />[who]3135791[/who][who]3163997[/who][who]3199058[/who][who]3257891[/who][who]3333065[/who]<br />[who]3434218[/who][who]3527487[/who][who]3682287[/who][who]3890068[/who][who]4123454[/who]<br />[who]4538548[/who]<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>About Switches</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('15272ac181c697e21669266a95377e2c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="15272ac181c697e21669266a95377e2c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><b>Dome Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017150.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('186892e2be3db3beb49b2ca601cde5a3')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="186892e2be3db3beb49b2ca601cde5a3" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards.<br />They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal &quot;dome&quot; switches or polyester formed domes.<br />The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback.<br />These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold.<br />The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite.<br />While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification.<br />Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them &quot;mushy&quot; because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes.<br />For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character.<br />The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Scissor Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017162.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('fef4627d466005950882c0e9e88a7c1e')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="fef4627d466005950882c0e9e88a7c1e" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch.<br />The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a &quot;scissor&quot;-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key.<br />It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic &#39;scissors&#39; mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard.<br />Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes.<br />They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches).<br />This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as &#39;low-profile&#39;.<br />These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive.<br />They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the &#39;wiggle&#39; in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)</b></span></span><br /><br />Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are.<br />Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes.<br />However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses.<br />If you don&#39;t like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won&#39;t ever like the keyboard.<br />Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g).<br />Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use &quot;55g&quot; when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we&#39;ll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.<br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Red Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017250.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g | <br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('a453e9b417ebaf7bfe8c31f80a7e561f')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="a453e9b417ebaf7bfe8c31f80a7e561f" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Red&#39;s are another switch that can be considered a &quot;gaming&quot; switch. It&#39;s essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Black Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017198.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 60g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('61ebc85d539d9a0e2677430ac3ddd841')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="61ebc85d539d9a0e2677430ac3ddd841" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you&#39;re going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don&#39;t enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.</li><li>If you&#39;re a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Brown Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017209.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g (55g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('82749f1348d196cb2874ab86238985c6')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="82749f1348d196cb2874ab86238985c6" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and &quot;gaming&quot; switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point &amp; actuation point are close enough together than you can &quot;float&quot; at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Clear Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017238.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 55g (65g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('9ee881721737b3e260d6fd2ae8ad5126')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="9ee881721737b3e260d6fd2ae8ad5126" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called &quot;stiffer browns&quot; though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered &quot;ballanced.&quot; The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Blue Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017224.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 50g (60g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('5c56d148f0e0ec00d0364512d813ab73')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="5c56d148f0e0ec00d0364512d813ab73" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.</li><li>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don&#39;t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Green Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 70g (80g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('5f8d5891a74356eca4dc89cf9ef333c3')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="5f8d5891a74356eca4dc89cf9ef333c3" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.</li><li>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.</li><li>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider&#39;s inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.</li><li>The &quot;click&quot; sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Buckling Spring Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017281.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes, loud |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 65g-70g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('0ee836914a8b8a23a6a6878ecb2cc4db')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="0ee836914a8b8a23a6a6878ecb2cc4db" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Black Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('8db305652857cb6158a94e0f1bca518c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="8db305652857cb6158a94e0f1bca518c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.</li><li>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the &quot;Complicated&quot; due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the &quot;Simplified&quot;, which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.</li><li>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>White Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('4b97b697d85b6947d19e6a852c9f4cc2')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="4b97b697d85b6947d19e6a852c9f4cc2" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.</li><li>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.</li><li>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Topre Switches</b><br /><img src='https://wiki.installgentoo.com/images/1/14/Topre.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Capacitive Switches |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 30g/35g/45g/55g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 4mm (Normal), 3.8mm (Silenced/Type-S) |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('325130bee16769f68059d88465d26b27')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="325130bee16769f68059d88465d26b27" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.</li><li>Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre&#39;s key switches are used in critical data-entry applications that require the utmost reliability</li><li>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--> quovadis123 Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:06:37 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4641906 <b>Name of Company:</b> Sports Toto Temerloh, Pahang<br /><br /><b>Role:</b> Toto Sales Assistant<br /><br /><b>Requirements:</b><br />Age：21-35 Years Old<br />Working Days: 6 Days Per Week<br />Job Location: Temerloh<br /><br /><b>Contact Person:</b><br />Office - 09-296 1442 quovadis123 Job Enlistments Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:37:25 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4631778 <b>Item(s):</b> Krytox GPL105 5ml<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> Krytox GPL105 5ml x1<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 30 free shipping<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> No.<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Shipping by Poslaju <br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Mentakab, Pahang<br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM here<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> New, 5ml in the medical vial, and sealed with parafilm<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b> <img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/products/Lubricating_Oil_5ml_1024x1024.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> To earn money<br /><br /><b>Description:</b><br />One of the greatest advantages of using Krytox GPL 105 oil is stability in a wide variety of operating conditions and environments. This inert nature is what allows Krytox oils and greases to outlast and outperform competing hydrocarbon products.<br /><br />Standard Krytox lubricants contain only carbon, oxygen, and fluorine; whereas, hydrocarbons contain hydrogen. The absence of hydrogen greatly increases the stability of the lubricants and renders them nonflammable with no flash point. They will not burn or support combustion, even in an environment of 100% liquid or gaseous oxygen.<br /><br />Krytox GPL 105 Oil is not only resistant to oxygen, but they are also inert to virtually all chemicals used in a variety of industries. They are insoluble in most solvents, but are soluble in highly fluorinated fluids and some super critical fluids, such as CO2.<br /><br />At elevated temperatures and pressures, PFPE oils are highly resistant to attack by gaseous and liquid oxygen. As a result, Krytox oils and greases have become preferred lubricants in the oxygen manufacturing industry and in those industries that use oxygen.<br /><br />Krytox lubricants do not react with gaseous oxygen under shock loading or with liquid oxygen (LOX), nitrogen tetroxide, or inhibited red fuming nitric acid in impact tests. LOX impact tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM D2512. Other impact tests conducted at 214 J/cm2 (200 ft·lb/in2), according to the method described in ASTM Bulletin 250, also showed no reaction. Krytox lubricants have also been evaluated and certified by the BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Germany for reactivity with gaseous and liquid oxygen under pressure. Table 4, “Oxygen Compatibility of Krytox™ Lubricants,” shows oxygen compatibility of Krytox lubricants.<br /><br />Krytox GPL 100 oil is remarkably stable to radiation when compared with many materials used as lubricants or power fluids. Irradiation of Krytox lubricants causes minor depolymerization, with a consequent reduction in viscosity and formation of volatile products, but not solids or sludge. In one test exposure of a Krytox sample to an electron bombardment of 107 rad at ambient temperature in air resulted in a viscosity decrease of only 8%. The irradiated sample contained no sludge and was unchanged in appearance. quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:49:10 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4585623 <b>Item(s):</b> This keyboard is custom board, with Aluminum Green Anodized Case, Alu Grey Plate, and PCB with soldered Hot-swap Sockets. The USB used is Type-C. <br />It&#39;s backlit RGB keyboard. The keycaps is thick PBT dye-sub with Cherry Profile. The switches I swapped with the latest Kailh Box Jade (Actuation 75 Click Bar).<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> Keyboard, USB Type-C Cable, Switch Puller, Keycap Puller<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> 550<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> None<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Postage via Airpak/Poslaju, RM 10<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Mentakab, Pahang<br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> New<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b> <br /><br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> Buy to mod.<br /><br />[attachmentid=9802368]<br />[attachmentid=9802369]<br />[attachmentid=9802370]<br />[attachmentid=9802371]<br /><br />Any question please comment below. Thanks. quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Thu, 17 May 2018 19:03:01 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4543415 <b>Item(s):</b> Cooler Master MasterAccessory Wrist Rest (S or L Size)<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> 1x CM Wrist Rest<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 25 (Original Price is RM 35)<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> Nil<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> COD if in Mentakab/Temerloh, Pahang. Other place will ship via poslaju, RM 5 for Semenanjung/Sabah/Sarawak.<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Mentakab, Pahang.<br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM here, or whatsapp 010-9090 173<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> Brand New<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b><br />[center]<br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/files/CM_MasterAccessory_Wrist_Rest_S_02.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/files/CM_MasterAccessory_Wrist_Rest_S_03.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/files/CM_MasterAccessory_Wrist_Rest_L_02.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/files/CM_MasterAccessory_Wrist_Rest_L_03.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/products/CM_MasterAccessory_Wrist_Rest_1024x1024.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />[/center]<br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> Just 1 day sale for valentine.<br /><br /><b>Product Specifications:</b><br />Materials Used: Base: Styrene-butadiene Rubber, Surface: Jersey Cloth<br />Dimensions: L: 439 x 95 x 18 mm, S: 359 x 95 x 18 mm<br /><br /><b>Product Description:</b><br />Equip your first grade gear with a first grade accessory and let your hands enjoy maximum comfort. Cooler Master’s MasterAccessory Wrist Rest was specially designed for the keyboards of MasterKeys series and further enhances their user experience. The soft foam pillow provides protection from injuries that may result from prolonged work or gaming sessions and lowers the physical fatigue. The soft surface is backed by a rubberized base that makes the wrist rest sit steadily on any table. When using the MasterAccessory Wrist Rest on daily bases simply wash it in your hands and start again with a clean slate. quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:44:52 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4538548 [center]<img src='https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/40666584231_aaa56ebe88_z.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />[/center]<br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Club Trackbacks</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('d406f14d5a0cce0e84a54a739a18ecbf')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="d406f14d5a0cce0e84a54a739a18ecbf" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br />| <b>Version/Link</b> | <b>Thread Creation Time</b> | <b>Thread Starter</b> |<br />| [topic=1610986]<b>V1</b>[/topic] | Oct 23 2010 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/4541' target='_blank'>Moogle Stiltzkin</a> 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href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br />| [topic=4538548]<b>V31</b>[/topic] | Mar 7 2018 | <a href='https://forum.lowyat.net/user/quovadis123' target='_blank'>quovadis123</a> |<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>Top Posters of MKB Club (sort by post counts)</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('eef83520b5b677bfb7eb71af3f524f5b')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="eef83520b5b677bfb7eb71af3f524f5b" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->[who]1610986[/who][who]1799652[/who][who]1928857[/who][who]2096177[/who][who]2240947[/who]<br />[who]2329609[/who][who]2465919[/who][who]2548949[/who][who]2675705[/who][who]2760565[/who]<br />[who]2797567[/who][who]2845789[/who][who]2878376[/who][who]2927488[/who][who]2950465[/who]<br />[who]2980005[/who][who]3010620[/who][who]3040037[/who][who]3055950[/who][who]3104848[/who]<br />[who]3135791[/who][who]3163997[/who][who]3199058[/who][who]3257891[/who][who]3333065[/who]<br />[who]3434218[/who][who]3527487[/who][who]3682287[/who][who]3890068[/who][who]4123454[/who]<br />[who]4538548[/who]<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>About Switches</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('3b639940953272b8c8d578aba57e2bfd')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="3b639940953272b8c8d578aba57e2bfd" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><b>Dome Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017150.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('7da278f3a561d2584f1e3ed2b5bf92db')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="7da278f3a561d2584f1e3ed2b5bf92db" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards.<br />They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal &quot;dome&quot; switches or polyester formed domes.<br />The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback.<br />These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold.<br />The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite.<br />While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification.<br />Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them &quot;mushy&quot; because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes.<br />For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character.<br />The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Scissor Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017162.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('105884cd42c59eebf3f161d90d1f71b4')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="105884cd42c59eebf3f161d90d1f71b4" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch.<br />The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a &quot;scissor&quot;-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key.<br />It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic &#39;scissors&#39; mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard.<br />Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes.<br />They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches).<br />This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as &#39;low-profile&#39;.<br />These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive.<br />They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the &#39;wiggle&#39; in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)</b></span></span><br /><br />Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are.<br />Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes.<br />However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses.<br />If you don&#39;t like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won&#39;t ever like the keyboard.<br />Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g).<br />Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use &quot;55g&quot; when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we&#39;ll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.<br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Red Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017250.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g | <br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('1df49e62b3256f5e3886132387d006f5')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="1df49e62b3256f5e3886132387d006f5" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Red&#39;s are another switch that can be considered a &quot;gaming&quot; switch. It&#39;s essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Black Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017198.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 60g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('73787b680600f2025735bc9a07e70cd6')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="73787b680600f2025735bc9a07e70cd6" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you&#39;re going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don&#39;t enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.</li><li>If you&#39;re a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Brown Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017209.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g (55g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('dfdda4178569a73e0c98c1c94591e852')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="dfdda4178569a73e0c98c1c94591e852" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and &quot;gaming&quot; switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point &amp; actuation point are close enough together than you can &quot;float&quot; at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Clear Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017238.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 55g (65g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('bd7d475c1875f526cf4557e3d3ed127e')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="bd7d475c1875f526cf4557e3d3ed127e" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called &quot;stiffer browns&quot; though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered &quot;ballanced.&quot; The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Blue Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017224.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 50g (60g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('c976fd90328dbc1362e6aad0bd4e7553')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="c976fd90328dbc1362e6aad0bd4e7553" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.</li><li>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don&#39;t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Green Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 70g (80g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('2e6a4e3e160166c3ae9d574be9d8ef3a')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="2e6a4e3e160166c3ae9d574be9d8ef3a" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.</li><li>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.</li><li>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider&#39;s inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.</li><li>The &quot;click&quot; sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Buckling Spring Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017281.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes, loud |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 65g-70g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('de2a1e69d883423f8afdeccd333daa59')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="de2a1e69d883423f8afdeccd333daa59" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Black Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('f95359e8c7508a0e74fdc73c4bfdd0ab')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="f95359e8c7508a0e74fdc73c4bfdd0ab" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.</li><li>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the &quot;Complicated&quot; due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the &quot;Simplified&quot;, which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.</li><li>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>White Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('b9a186f716ee555d23ad3e867c8dba2a')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="b9a186f716ee555d23ad3e867c8dba2a" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.</li><li>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.</li><li>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Topre Switches</b><br /><img src='https://wiki.installgentoo.com/images/1/14/Topre.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Capacitive Switches |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 30g/35g/45g/55g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 4mm (Normal), 3.8mm (Silenced/Type-S) |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('a6fef5bae8d3081237811e8aba483adb')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="a6fef5bae8d3081237811e8aba483adb" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.</li><li>Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre&#39;s key switches are used in critical data-entry applications that require the utmost reliability</li><li>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--> quovadis123 Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:32:59 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4532594 <b>Item(s):</b> Cooler Master MasterKeys MK750 RGB<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b><br /><br />-MasterKeys MK750 RGB Keyboard<br />-Removable Wrist Rest<br />-1.8m Type-C Braided Cable<br />-9 PBT Double-Shot Extra Gaming Keycaps<br />-Keycap Puller<br />-Anti-Dust Sleeve<br />-Quick Start Guide / Manual<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 589 (SRP RM 649)<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> 2 Years 1-to-1 Exchange by Cooler Master Malaysia<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Shipping: Peninsular Free, Ship by 25 March<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> I&#39;m from Pahang <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' border='0' 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style='color:purple'><b>Top Posters of MKB Club (sort by post counts)</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('8b4a0b232a050bbe39b633d84d56a9b6')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="8b4a0b232a050bbe39b633d84d56a9b6" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->[who]1610986[/who][who]1799652[/who][who]1928857[/who][who]2096177[/who][who]2240947[/who]<br />[who]2329609[/who][who]2465919[/who][who]2548949[/who][who]2675705[/who][who]2760565[/who]<br />[who]2797567[/who][who]2845789[/who][who]2878376[/who][who]2927488[/who][who]2950465[/who]<br />[who]2980005[/who][who]3010620[/who][who]3040037[/who][who]3055950[/who][who]3104848[/who]<br />[who]3135791[/who][who]3163997[/who][who]3199058[/who][who]3257891[/who][who]3333065[/who]<br />[who]3434218[/who][who]3527487[/who][who]3682287[/who][who]3890068[/who][who]4123454[/who]<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>About Switches</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('f89ca45b676457ed925ae062e8bc7ca3')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="f89ca45b676457ed925ae062e8bc7ca3" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><b>Dome Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017150.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('751adff1ebb55eaf72a6c7a8f59508c9')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="751adff1ebb55eaf72a6c7a8f59508c9" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards.<br />They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal &quot;dome&quot; switches or polyester formed domes.<br />The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback.<br />These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold.<br />The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite.<br />While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification.<br />Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them &quot;mushy&quot; because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes.<br />For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character.<br />The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Scissor Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017162.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('f9bbfa737f28648f79ef4062a958a24b')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="f9bbfa737f28648f79ef4062a958a24b" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch.<br />The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a &quot;scissor&quot;-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key.<br />It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic &#39;scissors&#39; mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard.<br />Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes.<br />They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches).<br />This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as &#39;low-profile&#39;.<br />These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive.<br />They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the &#39;wiggle&#39; in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)</b></span></span><br /><br />Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are.<br />Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes.<br />However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses.<br />If you don&#39;t like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won&#39;t ever like the keyboard.<br />Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g).<br />Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use &quot;55g&quot; when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we&#39;ll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.<br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Red Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017250.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g | <br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('6937316dac7fad9ec725f33154a06aac')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="6937316dac7fad9ec725f33154a06aac" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Red&#39;s are another switch that can be considered a &quot;gaming&quot; switch. It&#39;s essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Black Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017198.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 60g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('09b99b57ed1ad6a9284bef520e378f1d')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="09b99b57ed1ad6a9284bef520e378f1d" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you&#39;re going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don&#39;t enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.</li><li>If you&#39;re a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Brown Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017209.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g (55g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('d5d96f6ab8313e00c23a8a4152f4e532')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="d5d96f6ab8313e00c23a8a4152f4e532" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and &quot;gaming&quot; switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point &amp; actuation point are close enough together than you can &quot;float&quot; at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Clear Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017238.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 55g (65g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('f5470a65c79a218d51cc54cf4376f80b')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="f5470a65c79a218d51cc54cf4376f80b" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called &quot;stiffer browns&quot; though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered &quot;ballanced.&quot; The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Blue Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017224.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 50g (60g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('c8b15046b5bd5679f9cfe64c0aaa4f5e')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="c8b15046b5bd5679f9cfe64c0aaa4f5e" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.</li><li>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don&#39;t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Green Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 70g (80g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('b6f6545666cd9f914bf3da5fb025f064')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="b6f6545666cd9f914bf3da5fb025f064" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.</li><li>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.</li><li>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider&#39;s inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.</li><li>The &quot;click&quot; sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Buckling Spring Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017281.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes, loud |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 65g-70g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('46d1a52c20162e6fcb7f1457ba973fe2')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="46d1a52c20162e6fcb7f1457ba973fe2" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Black Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('01f0363959fa4f239f05282af5578990')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="01f0363959fa4f239f05282af5578990" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.</li><li>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the &quot;Complicated&quot; due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the &quot;Simplified&quot;, which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.</li><li>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>White Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('cc818d74541646b04a11633c26ebd9ff')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="cc818d74541646b04a11633c26ebd9ff" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.</li><li>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.</li><li>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Topre Switches</b><br /><img src='https://wiki.installgentoo.com/images/1/14/Topre.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Capacitive Switches |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 30g/35g/45g/55g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 4mm (Normal), 3.8mm (Silenced/Type-S) |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('f0728453f52f8bd41d6503320008c78c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="f0728453f52f8bd41d6503320008c78c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.</li><li>Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre&#39;s key switches are used in critical data-entry applications that require the utmost reliability</li><li>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--> quovadis123 Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:00:16 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4121606 <b>Item(s):</b> Topre Realforce 23U (Black) Tenkeypad<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> New Topre Realforce Tenkeypad<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 399<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> No<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Free Postage, COD (only Mentakab)<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Mentakab<br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> New<br /><br />- Keycaps are dye sub PBT (Black on Charcoal Gray)<br />- Topre switch mechanical tenkeypad<br />- Made In Japan<br />- Currently Elitekeyboard selling at 109USD not include shipping yet <br />- Limited 2 units<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b><br /><br /><img src='https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7471/16267955982_b918986df2_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8678/16242859906_6645ae70ec_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:10:14 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4080577 <b>Item(s):</b> GROUPBUY: Anne Pro 60% RGB Wireless Mechanical Keyboard<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b>Anne Pro 60% keyboard, wire keypuller, cables<br /><br /><b>Price:</b>RM 300<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b>1 Year<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b>Poslaju<br /><br /><b>Link:</b> <a href='https://www.storeuni.com/collections/mymkb/products/anne-pro-60-rgb-wireless-mechanical-keyboard' target='_blank'>https://www.storeuni.com/collections/mymkb/...anical-keyboard</a><br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM / or email to sales-support@storeuni.com<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> NEW<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b><br /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/products/Anne_Pro.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/products/Anne_Pro_02.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/7721/products/Anne_Pro_10.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> GROUPBUY (Malaysia Mechanical Keyboard X Store Uni)<br /><br />31 Oct 2016 11:59:59pm: Groupbuy ends<br />1 to 2 Nov 2016: Payment made to Obins (Anne Pro company)<br />15 to 26 Nov 2016: Received keyboards from Obins (Anne Pro company)<br />26 Nov 2016 onwards: Shipping keyboards out to customers<br /><br /><br /><span style='color:red'>Update:<br />- 31 October 2016 : Groupbuy closed<br />- 2 November 2016: Payment made to Obins<br />- 3 November 2016: Keyboards shipping out from Obins<br />- 7 November 2016: Keyboards shipping from warehouse to Malaysia (expecting reach in this week)<br />- 9 November 2016: Already reached Malaysia Kastam</span> quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:28:59 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4025633 -closed- quovadis123 Mice, Keyboards &amp; Controllers Garage Sales Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:44:40 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3964472 <span style='font-size:16pt;line-height:100%'>HOW TO: PFU HHKB DISASSEMBLY AND MODDING</span><br /><br /><span style='font-size:16pt;line-height:100%'>DISASSEMBLY</span><br /><br />This is a very step-to-step disassembly guide, may useful when you decide on modding Happy Hacking Keyboard.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Keyboard-1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />We will use a PFU HHKB Type-S Modded 55g Topre Switches for this disassembly guide.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-0.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Remove all key caps on HHKB. Can skip this step, if you don&#39;t need to mod anything to the sliders.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Turn the keyboard at back, there are only 3 screw holes of back case.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Remove all 3 screws of back case.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Remove the back case carefully, as there is a wire connector to the HHKB Controller.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-4.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Gently remove the connector from the Controller. Next, we focused on the back case.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-11.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />1 screw at top right, and a clip on the bottom of the controller.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-12.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Remove the screw, and remove the controller from the clip. Becareful when remove this controller, not to break the clip on the back case.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-13.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Just a photo of the blank back case.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/HHKBTypeS/Disassembly-14.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />This is the brain of the HHKB, the Controller. This controller consists of 6 dip switches on the left, a mini-USB input, and 2 USB output. You can replace this controller with custom controller, it&#39;s up to your preference if you want a custom.<br /><br />Next, we focused on the HHKBtop case part.<br /> quovadis123 Reviews and Guides Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:41:42 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3964386 <b>Item(s):</b><br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> 1x pentalobe 0.8, 1x Phillips 1.2, 1x Phillips bigger size FREE suction cup (not in picture)<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 12 FREE POSLAJU<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> No.<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Postage Poslaju<br /><br /><b>Location of seller:</b> Mentakab, Pahang<br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM<br /><br /><b>Age of item:</b> Less than 1 hour<br /><br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b> Excellent<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b><br /><br /><img src='https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7336/27380478566_3d1d767e57_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> Bought for service my iphone quovadis123 Mobile Phones Garage Sales Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:33:11 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3962829 <span style='font-size:16pt;line-height:100%'>Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L with Intelligent RGB and Cherry MX Switches Review</span><br /><br />Cooler Master released their MasterKeys Pro L and S 2 months back. Finally, I finished writing my review on this keyboard after intensive using it for months. As usual to my previous reviews on Cooler Master keyboards, I will test it for at least a month before finalised the review, mostly on the typing experience and it&#39;s capability.<br /><br />MasterKeys Pro L retails at USD 169 (RM 699) with 2 years warranty.<br /><br /><b>Let&#39;s get started&#33;</b><br /><br /><span style='font-size:16pt;line-height:100%'>UNBOXING</span><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Box-1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />This is the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L box that I received months back, and it&#39;s a Cherry MX RGB Red switches in ANSI US Keyboard Layout. It&#39;s first time for me to see Cherry MX RGB switches. It&#39;s black premium box with Cooler Master &quot;Make It Yours.&quot; spirit branding on it. I actually like the design of this box.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Box-2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />At the back of the box, stated some main features of this flagship keyboard. I listed it out here:<br /><ul><li>Brilliant RGB lighting with 16.7 million colors</li><li>Multiple lighting modes</li><li>Cherry MX Switches</li><li>On-the-fly macro and profile support</li><li>100% anti-ghosting with N-key rollover</li><li>Detachable cable</li></ul><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Box-3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Content of the box from left to right; a gold-plated detachable Cooler Master micro-USB to USB braided cable, a wire keycap puller, MasterKeys Pro L Quick Start Guide, MasterKeys Pro L keyboard in a classy dust cover keyboard sleeve.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Box-4.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Close view of the 1.5m gold-plated detachable Cooler Master micro-USB to USB braided cable and wire keycap puller. Cables won&#39;t get your way or clutter your desktop.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Main view of the keyboard layout, ANSI 108-layout. Windows key caps are replaced by Cooler Master branding key caps for MasterKeys Pro L.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Back view; it&#39;s very clean design with Cooler Master logo.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Side view.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-4.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Keyboard is pre-installed with rubber pad on top and bottom like in the photo. It provides better grip to the surface, very firm and better typing experience. The extra rubber feet can be tilted to add more degrees to typing experience as well, up to user preferences.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-5.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Plate-mount keyboard, the switches are secured into the plate. Retention clips on each switch hold the switches in place. The steel plate is generally painted to protect against rust. In this case, the plate is painted in white. Mainstream and high end series of Cooler Master are also using white plate, i.e., Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid-i, XTi. But for ENTHUSIAST series, like Novatouch TKL is using black color plate.<br /><br /><img src='https://static.storeuni.com/images/blog/MasterKeysProL/Keyboard-6.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Authentic Cherry MX RGB Red switches. quovadis123 Reviews and Guides Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:18:11 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3890068 [center]<img src='https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/25604643516_23bb82bff9_z.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />[/center]<br /><br /><span style='color:green'><b>First Page Update Log</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('ea750d730bf858735e435d23a1bb7a84')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="ea750d730bf858735e435d23a1bb7a84" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Club Trackbacks</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('9709fe7b80485dcccec885e45b8fec5b')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; 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Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="85775db09fe4f5c88687738b03bb0441" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->[who]1610986[/who][who]1799652[/who][who]1928857[/who][who]2096177[/who][who]2240947[/who]<br />[who]2329609[/who][who]2465919[/who][who]2548949[/who][who]2675705[/who][who]2760565[/who]<br />[who]2797567[/who][who]2845789[/who][who]2878376[/who][who]2927488[/who][who]2950465[/who]<br />[who]2980005[/who][who]3010620[/who][who]3040037[/who][who]3055950[/who][who]3104848[/who]<br />[who]3135791[/who][who]3163997[/who][who]3199058[/who][who]3257891[/who][who]3333065[/who]<br />[who]3434218[/who][who]3527487[/who][who]3682287[/who][who]3890068[/who]<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><b>About Switches</b></span><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('321b8cade6a40a3876c3e6f88f684865')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="321b8cade6a40a3876c3e6f88f684865" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><b>Dome Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017150.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('43254ae37c74551efc50c8f059c33ef2')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="43254ae37c74551efc50c8f059c33ef2" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards.<br />They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal &quot;dome&quot; switches or polyester formed domes.<br />The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback.<br />These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold.<br />The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite.<br />While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification.<br />Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them &quot;mushy&quot; because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes.<br />For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character.<br />The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Scissor Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017162.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('6b2896c45e749858b38434f22656ea68')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="6b2896c45e749858b38434f22656ea68" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch.<br />The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a &quot;scissor&quot;-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key.<br />It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic &#39;scissors&#39; mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard.<br />Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes.<br />They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches).<br />This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as &#39;low-profile&#39;.<br />These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press. Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive.<br />They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the &#39;wiggle&#39; in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).<!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><span style='color:purple'><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><b>Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)</b></span></span><br /><br />Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are.<br />Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes.<br />However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses.<br />If you don&#39;t like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won&#39;t ever like the keyboard.<br />Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g).<br />Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use &quot;55g&quot; when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we&#39;ll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.<br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Red Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017250.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g | <br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('77d8ee6d40a1e0ed1371bc94db486a16')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="77d8ee6d40a1e0ed1371bc94db486a16" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Red&#39;s are another switch that can be considered a &quot;gaming&quot; switch. It&#39;s essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Black Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017198.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Linear Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 60g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('3a8a30ddd7bef74308bb9485e2c6f742')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="3a8a30ddd7bef74308bb9485e2c6f742" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you&#39;re going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don&#39;t enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.</li><li>If you&#39;re a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Brown Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017209.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 45g (55g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('fc73cb75fa53341dd807d76db2546731')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="fc73cb75fa53341dd807d76db2546731" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and &quot;gaming&quot; switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point &amp; actuation point are close enough together than you can &quot;float&quot; at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Clear Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017238.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 55g (65g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('1ca7c11c7370dbe4e4cde0098d52221c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="1ca7c11c7370dbe4e4cde0098d52221c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called &quot;stiffer browns&quot; though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered &quot;ballanced.&quot; The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Blue Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017224.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Actuation Force</b> | 50g (60g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('aa6539a0607c04624c8516b3e969ebdb')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="aa6539a0607c04624c8516b3e969ebdb" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.</li><li>Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don&#39;t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.</li><li>As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Cherry MX Green Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 70g (80g Tactile Force) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('9be997b93eadce098d64783a99b49f67')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="9be997b93eadce098d64783a99b49f67" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Unlike most other Cherry MX switches, the plunger consists of not one, but two parts: a green plunger (that is connected to the key) and a white inner slider (which opens/closes the circuit). The movement of the inner slider is constrained by the green plunger, which can pull the slider up or push it down.</li><li>At rest, the inner slider is held by the leaf spring. The green plunger does not push on the slider until close to the activation point.</li><li>At the activation point, the green plunger has pushed the white slider out of rest into a position where the force of the leaf spring on the slider&#39;s inclined plane will propel the slider towards the bottom. The leaf spring encounters no more resistance from the slider and closes the circuit. Because the green plunger is no longer pushing on the white slider, the key resistance decreases sharply.</li><li>The &quot;click&quot; sound is made by the white slider hitting the bottom of the switch housing. The force of the leaf spring on the slider is high enough to make the switch function in any orientation.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Buckling Spring Switches</b><br /><img src='https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-90/post-131390-1369017281.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes, loud |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 65g-70g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('3b9aeaef602fb6d3f7991d76bb6771ca')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="3b9aeaef602fb6d3f7991d76bb6771ca" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Black Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('207457cf8df615cc4557f07821af6635')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="207457cf8df615cc4557f07821af6635" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.</li><li>There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the &quot;Complicated&quot; due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the &quot;Simplified&quot;, which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.</li><li>The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>White Alps Switches</b><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile &amp; Clicky Switch |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 60g (Simplified), 70g (Complicated) |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 3.5mm |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('41d2a551cdc4b4b58a2b965f519acc0e')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="41d2a551cdc4b4b58a2b965f519acc0e" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.</li><li>As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.</li><li>There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Topre Switches</b><br /><img src='https://wiki.installgentoo.com/images/1/14/Topre.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />| <b>Type</b> | Tactile Capacitive Switches |<br />| <b>Tactile</b> | Yes |<br />| <b>Clicky</b> | <span style='color:red'>No</span> |<br />| <b>Activation Force</b> | 30g/35g/45g/55g |<br />| <b>Key Travel</b> | 4mm (Normal), 3.8mm (Silenced/Type-S) |<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('81c367cf82d6f3a5b64fb7e40d72e0dd')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="81c367cf82d6f3a5b64fb7e40d72e0dd" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><ul><li>Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.</li><li>Topre, (formerly named Tokyo Press Kogyo), is an electrical, plastics, and metal materials manufacturer based in Japan. A leader in industrial credit card readers, touch sensors, and touch panels; Topre&#39;s key switches are used in critical data-entry applications that require the utmost reliability</li><li>Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.</li></ul><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br />Launched of kibod.net (Keyboard forum founded by quovadis123)<br /><a href='https://www.kibod.net/' target='_blank'>https://www.kibod.net/</a> quovadis123 Hardware Clubs / Brand Discussions Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:45:13 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3868163 <b>Name of Company:</b> Sports Toto Temerloh, Pahang (Jalan Tan Sri Yahya, opposite of TNB)<br /><br /><b>Role:</b> Toto Sales Assistant<br /><br /><b>Remuneration:</b><br /><br /><b>Requirements:</b><br />21-45 years old<br />Non-Muslim<br /><br /><b>Contact Person:</b><br />09-296 1442<br /> quovadis123 Job Enlistments Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:34:19 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3808799 <b>Item:</b> Tamron AF 19-35mm 1:3.5-4.5 (Auto Focus Lens for Nikon Mount)<br /><br /><b>Package includes:</b> Lens + Rear Cap + Front Cap + Lens Hood<br /><br /><b>Price:</b> RM 200<br /><br /><b>Warranty:</b> No<br /><br /><b>Dealing method:</b> Free Poslaju<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> Temerloh <br /><br /><b>Contact method/details:</b> PM<br />---<br /><br /><b>Item(s) conditions:</b><br />- Great (External looks new, seldom use<br />- Have Haze on Rear Lens Element (Affecting Image Quality, but can remove by Photoshop), see real image taken for confident<br />- Have fungus on Rear Lens Element (Not Affecting Image Quality)<br />- Always in Drybox<br />- Focus Ring is very smooth<br />- Zoom Ring so-so<br /><br /><b>Picture:</b><br /><br />Photo Taken Today (18 Dec 2015)<br /><img src='https://farm1.staticflickr.com/735/23793777176_029d6036a4_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5740/23819882815_dee3ac9a0f_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5735/23711466662_d826bbdffb_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><img src='https://farm1.staticflickr.com/697/23737414161_92427d3f01_c.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Sample Photo of this Lens (Taken by myself) using Nikon D700 <b>[can download and view, I uploaded Original resolution 4256x2832]</b><br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('dfdaa5730772b6345b8f0be09c23232f')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="dfdaa5730772b6345b8f0be09c23232f" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END-->Pre Process (Original)<br />f/11 ISO 200 1/45sec 26mm<img src='https://farm1.staticflickr.com/734/23524212130_aacb68259c_o.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Post Process<br /><img src='https://farm1.staticflickr.com/620/23737445361_9574f69888_o.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br /><b>Reason for sale:</b> Extra<br /><br />This lens are sharp at f/8 to f/13. It&#39;s a budget wide angle FX lens. Can be used in FX and DX camera model.<br />Can read some reviews here: <a href='http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=250' target='_blank'>http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showpro...php?product=250</a><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('ca7024041a06205a0bd2636b8fc31785')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="ca7024041a06205a0bd2636b8fc31785" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('ad23de8746bc774177b2f260e0dae904')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="ad23de8746bc774177b2f260e0dae904" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--> quovadis123 Digital SLRs &amp; Lenses Garage Sales Fri, 18 Dec 2015 11:25:54 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3727578 sold quovadis123 Digital SLRs &amp; Lenses Garage Sales Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:09:06 +0800