Reporting back on AliEx 1u housings: they seem to fit fine, no major fitment issues to speak of.
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Got my s60 HG yesterday. Built with a CF plate and Des V3 Blue. I really like these domes, probably my favorite so far that I’ve tried from Des (I wish it was slightly lighter)
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How slight? Des v3 purple are 49g (7g lighter than blue), and feel fairly similar tactility-wise. May be worth checking out if you’re looking for a midpoint between OEM 45g and the 56g Des v3 blue.
I decided to go a little heavier this time around since I thought the carrot 49g domes were too light. Maybe the purple v3 would be the one I’m looking for.
Reviving this thread because Topre is the best.
Build:
Seiya HHKB Housing in burnt bronze
CF plate
Stock PCB
Carrot 60g
Silenced with #7 rings on non type-s sliders
Mauve RC1 alphas, Snow mods, Wasabi arrow keys
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who would have thought on mauve x bronze sheee
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Man I really do need to get back into Topre now that they custom side has really popped off. Still kicking myself for selling the FC660C I had. I sold it right before Leopold decided to stop making them without telling anybody…
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Oh yeah custom Topre is only getting more and more popular. Especially with Cipulot and Cannon Keys partnering up for EC PCBs. Only thing that we are missing in that sector are OEM slider clones (non MX) and more Topre style keycaps (URSA will be a great start). I think most people will want MX sliders though, and those have come a long way. I’d definitely recommend getting a 660c again, you can still find decent deals on them here and there.
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Yeah I’ve been really thinking of getting either another 660C or a 2nd gen RF TKL & modding it for MX caps. I have a buddy who is heavily into Topre (specifically the vintage stuff) that is keeping an eye out for me so hopefully I can find something that don’t break the bank sooner than later. Who has the best MX slider nowadays? Last I was into Topre it was either JTK sliders or using NIZ parts, both of which I heard weren’t the greatest.
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I think that Deskey is a good choice for Topre sliders with MX footprint.
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Thanks, good to hear! I was thinking of trying some of thier lighter domes too, the more I can grab from one vendor the better!
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I second deskeys, but there is also Densus who offers MX sliders and domes but I personally have not tried them. The community says good things about them though.
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Custom HHKB Pro 2 with green flake paint and custom decals. Built with a Cip PCB, aged 45g OEM domes, silenced with #5 rings, lubed, and custom set of “Notorious BRG” and cold casted copper accent caps from @Kiko (AmanoStudio). Love this thing, definitely a board I will have in my collection forever.
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did these caps evolve color wise or just the flash? it looks more marine blue now
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No flash, but they seem to have a nice chameleon effect when photographed.
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Beauties.
Did someone start making the metallic HHKB stickers again or are those from old stock?
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Someone on discord started making them again. Very good quality just like the old ones ran a few years ago.
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