While researching for the Yellows post, I came across these:
Glow-in-the-dark Gats are returning, this time Inks made with the latest updated molds and factory lubing techniques. Pretty neat, pretty pricy.
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Gonna be hard not to buy.
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Quick Draw McGraw over here
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Keyboard of the sweaty kind.
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GRID is back, this time with a modular macro pad. Wasn’t too excited until I saw the modular nature of it; there are essentially 5 columns that can be occupied by a combination of three modules; keys which take up one column, a rotary encoder that takes up two columns, or a joystick that takes up two columns. You can use any combo as far as I’m aware; all keys, one encoder, two encoders, etc.
I definitely don’t need another macro pad or knob - but the stick option is holding my attention a bit. Takes me back to my security desk days… if the stick also had a twist control I wouldn’t be able to resist - as-is I’m on the fence with the Alps stick module.
It’s the same one you’d find in a modern Xbox or Playstation controller, which means its a tried-and-true component - analog stick plus click functionality (but no twist like the control sticks that inspired the design). Unlike with game consoles or security terminals, though, these sticks have the option of anodized aluminum hardware with RGB rings around them… pretty cool if you ask me. Definitely fits my imaginary ideal computing aesthetic straight out of 90’s anime. 
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Somehow I missed that the Class 60 has an EC option that is compatible with Topre.
Sign me up.
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Well at least now we know (at least some of) those sold counters are actually accurate. I always assumed they were 100% made up.
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Finally!
An acrylic dust cover for the 68-key keyboards with «exploded» navigation blocks; my favourite layout.
However, I personally took the task upon me to pester with messaging an Aliexpress seller over the span of a couple of months until he or she eventually gave in…
…and made this special version cover for an «exploded» 68-key.
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Usually they’re very nice, it’s the language barrier that keeps up from having shopping utopia on AE.
No, this time around, it was rather convincing that there is such a thing as 68-key keyboards with an «exploded» layout. I ended up sending many example pictures of different brands, together with measurements. All for this community, and my own collection of course.
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Square-cluster users rejoice! This layout has been around a little while (Magicforce68) and has been getting a little more representation each year, with examples ranging from budget to full custom. Thanks for your persistence.
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This exists now - $45 isn’t cheap compared to a couple plastic syringes, but sometimes a specialized tool is really worth it if you have frequent need of it.
If this hobby were an RPG, stab wire balancing would be the stat I forgot to invest any points in on the character sheet - so I’ll take all the help I can get. 
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Because not all keebs need to connect to a PC…
…the Adafruit Feather RP2040 microcontroller with USB Type A Host:
with yesterday’s introduction video…
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I actually just use a simple mirror for stab tuning, but a lot of times eyeball it with the lines on my cutting mat to make sure the bends are 90 degrees and the straight sides are flat.
I finish them off with the Geon Stabilizer Twisters for the ends.
I have also been keeping an eye on making sure the clip side of screw-in stabs is lined up with the wire directly in the middle of the housing before fully screwing them in…
Since doing this, I’ve been golden 
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Fool me once…
Last round of their Mystery Switch deal was TTC Clicky switches that immediately got “re-gifted.”
Seems like lots of folks got TTC switches…
“Mystery switches” what a genius marketing ploy to get rid of overstock switches that will never sell…
I can’t believe people fell for that.
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But they do it exactly because people fall for that.
Your disbelief is denied! 
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I think this is still the same mystery switch round continuing; just not selling as quick as their round a year or so ago. I also received TTC switches which were… ok. Not terrible, not special.
With a few exceptions where people had their hearts set on a particular switch, I think everyone is aware that it’s a gamble and you’re much more likely to get cheap switches than pricey ones. However, it’s not impossible. When NK did their last round of mystery switches, I received Kangaroo Ink switches for dirt cheap (saved $50 over standard pricing).
The current round comes out to $0.16 per switch so it’s still a good deal if you’re not hoping for a particular switch. It’s fun to get a surprise! You should give people more credit than this.
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