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I would die for their next video to be an updated review of the RC firetruck, with Luke filming at the original NCIX building in that back storage room. with a charted graph from the LMG Labs team comparing firetruck to the RC tank.

I like the keyboard (keychron?) and the mix mash of keycaps. Are the alpha keys metal? I think I see some red samurai keycaps and of course the Artisan keycaps. The waffles are excellent! I've a KFC Chicken Bucket keycap myself which is a favorite of mine.

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we might be able to connect an external GPU using other means, such as a PCMCI card, or a connection to one of the laptop's PCIe slots on it's motherboard, but we'd be limited to a PCIe gen 1 x1 lane at best. Not sure if a 2006 laptop had PCIe, so it might only be PCI. Here is such a PCIe external GPU slot and adapters (without needing thunderbolt) I've used this on a Dell M6500 laptop from 2010 by connecting to the laptop's PCMCI EXPRESS Card slot, but I was only able to get PCIe gen1 and just x1 lane performance while using an AMD RX460... http://www.bplus.com.tw/Adapter/PE4C V3.0.html Still though it was way better than the internal GPU in benchmarks, but nowhere near benefit of cost for a modern external GPU and power supply only to be limited by old PCIe gen. It's a fun experiment non the less to play around with.

My dad was needing an additional keyboard for when he visits my home when using his laptop. I've set him up with a corner "office" near a window for him to dock his Dell Precision 7710 laptop. He needed a good keyboard for this office and he has a few requirements - North Facing LED because he needs/likes shine through legends for his keycaps - that meant a good set of shine through key caps were required too. - CapsLock indicator LED on the keyboard is needed so he KNOWS which state it is in at any moment. - Wireless so that he can be untethered. He likes to type with keyboard on his lap so he doesn't have to raise his arms often. - Not heavy, because he's 77 yrs old. And although he says he can benchpress a 4 bedroom house, I have doubts on it's legitimacy. The keyboard I chose is the Keychron K8. It is also the only keyboard I could find that meets all of the above requirements and also has hotswappable switches. I upgraded it with Poron Foam to fill the vacancy beneath the PCB and also to fill the void between the top plate and the PCB. Also ordered a POM top plate to give best possible sound when typing, but that POM plate won't arrive until later today. The foam and plate were ordered from Keyboard Kustoms and were made specifically for the keychron keyboards. For key switches I ordered a set of Gazzew BOBA U4T tactile switches with 62g springs. But after testing, I liked the sound and feel of the Kailh Clione Tactile with 58g springs and so we installed the Kailh instead of the Boba. The Kailh's 58g springs actually feel heavier to press (which we like) than compared to the 62g springs in the Boba. So the difference must be related to the actuation mechanism and not just the spring weight themselves. I have some heavier springs on the way 67g and 80g that I will experiment with later. For keycaps we went with YMDK PBT plastic OEM profile with Double-shot in 1.2mm wall thickness. They sound and feel nice for shine-through keycaps and the legends are clear to read even when not backlit. The end result is super nice typing experience.

It is my understanding that Kailh Box (prior to V2) switches were designed with thicker than normal stems. They were reported to cause keycaps to split or crack on the stem The following is taken from a Reddit user who goes by Pleanpo who measured various switch stems Switch X-Axis Thickness Y-Axis Thickness Tealio 1.26 1.09 Gateron Black 1.25 1.09 Cherry Silent Black 1.27 1.09 Zealio 1.26 1.07 Kailh Box Navy 1.36 1.22 Kailh Box Blue 1.39 1.16 Kailh Box Jade 1.39 1.21 Kailh Box White 1.42 1.24 Kailh Box Brown 1.39 1.17 Kailh Box Yellow 1.40 1.19 Kailh Box Orange 1.41 1.10 Kailh Box Black 1.30 1.19 Kailh Box Red 1.38 1.14 Kailh Box Royal 1.34 1.15 Kailh Pro Burgundy 1.27 1.10 Kailh Pro Purple 1.27 1.10 Kailh Pro Light Green 1.27 1.10 From Kailh's own website: https://www.kailhswitch.com/info/unpacking-the-kailh-box-switch-debacle-28525797.html Consider the updated Kailh Box V2 WHITE: https://www.kailhswitch.com/mechanical-keyboard-switches/box-switch-v2-white.html Also, in your research you are probably aware now that you can purchase a quality hotswappable keyboard where you can swap in any switches you choose.

Hello, I replaced the original steel plate in my keychron Q3 with this POM plate from Keyboard Kustoms. Very happy with the result. Sounds very nice and feels nice typing. Love it. My sister tried it and says it's the best thing I've done to the keyboard. she likens it to "bubble wrap popping" sounds. LOL. She meant that as a compliment I think. It came with plenty of new gaskets because the Q3 uses gaskets on the plate to suspend the guts. It came with standoffs (pictured) for between the plate and PCB. These aren't needed though because the switches themselves secure the plate to the PCB. Quick note about these standoffs. They are are not built into the plate like they are in the original steel plate. As I mentioned, I'm not using the standoffs with the new plate. The reason is because they secure to the POM plate using a nut and to the PCB using a screw. The nut sits above the plate. You can guess what happens... the keycaps near that nut make contact with that nut. For example, the right arrow key is near a standoff location and you would not be able to fully press that switch/cap down without it contacting the nut. but you won't need the standoffs anyway, so it's not an issue.. I love the POM plate and highly recommend these. Thank you, benny

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Keychron just released today the k4 Pro which looks like a fullsize.

Ooooooooo my Linus Tech Tips screwdriver arrived today. Handcrafted by little Sebastian himself (I like to imagine). The attention to detail on the packaging alone is pretty sweet Very nice! Thanks LTT!

New headlamp assemblies for 2004 S430 (W220) MB. Old hazey tarnished original: new assemblies from China:

Wrist rest

"BenQ Screenlamp Plus" rests on top of monitor to illuminate my desk without taking up space: And a tiny acrylic keyboard switch work bench, grease & oil, tiny tools, and a quick release switch tool. I was thinking i might lube the switches and experiment with different springs. But man these parts are tiny! I'm new to working with hotswap switches and taking them apart. It is fun, reminds me of playing with LEGO.

The k pro does have foam and silicon layers in addition to a metal plate and hotswap pcb, but without the gaskets and heavy aluminum frame of the Q Series. And looking at their website i think you're right about k series. The regular K series i don't think has the foam and layers of the K pro. I think one will need to do the research to decide. I really like my Q3 allot. I think a Kpro might be a good compromise perhaps but i recommend Q Series if budget allows.