A Thread on Topre Modding

Wanted to get some advice and inputs: How feasible is it for me to construct my own Norbaforce?

I’ve got a spare CM Masterkeys Pro S, and I saw that there’s a Novatouch PCB for sale in my local aftermarket for $44 (which I’ll likely try to negotiate for lower)

Norbaforce PCB for sale


I believe that the Masterkeys Pro S housing is compatible with the Novatouch PCB, given that the Norbaforce case is compatible. Furthermore, I think the Masterkeys’ JST cable can be recycled for the Novatouch (Pics source: Hi, I'm jshufelt - #79 by jshufelt)

Close ups of Masterkeys Pro S


jst_connector

I’m wondering how feasible is it to procure the rest of the components:

  • Conical spring
  • Domes (BKE, Deskey, Niz?)
  • Stems/sliders (KBDfans, Niz?)
  • Housings and stablizers

topre_switch_breakdown

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