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This is my restored and converted IBM 3101, by far the most expensive thing in my collection. The layout is a bit odd but once you got used to it, the switches make it the best thing you will ever type on. The only non-reversible thing here is the paintjob, but the keyboard was very deeply scratched in some parts and it will keep shocking me anytime.

*red caps are just bloody from trying to type on a knife*

Im trying to assemble nvidia themed "old" pc. It would be better if cards were reference models or at least Asus or others with more green colors, but this will sufice.
Im hope that Ill manage to obtain nvidia themed case soon 🙂

Not a whole lot on Amazon, other Canadian retailers other than Zeal are Keyspresso, Ash Keebs, and Alpha Keys
https://keyspresso.ca/collections/lube-lubing-tools
https://www.ashkeebs.com/product-category/lubricant/?wmc-currency=CAD
https://alphakeys.ca/collections/lube
 
I have been using TriboSys 3204 on my stabs and switches, very happy with it. 

I think you're out of luck there. 
 
ZealPC is in Canada and sells lube. 
https://zealpc.net/products/lube

*red caps are just bloody from trying to type on a knife*

Two absolute rare beauties I found recently. 3dfx powered Arcade board, for Golden Tee. Also a sealed new, Japanese only V3 3000 minibox. It's so small compared to the normal US, and EU retail boxes!

So I put a solenoid on my Focus lel
I need to do a third revision of the driver board and also test with the Aliexpress solenoids when they arrive but for now it's working great and entirely powered over PS/2. I am gonna try to get the capacitor charging with less current so I have more headroom especially with Focuscalc running but it's fine for now.

MX Browns were my switch of choice as well prior to diving into this hobby, but they aren't that terrible. If you put them on a good board they feel okay, not a great tactile, but better than most lightweight linear switches IMO. 

Clearly you haven't tried many keyboards then. MX Brown is mediocre. That's it. It's not as bad as everyone says.

new caps for my NK65 - Watermelon:

Currently planning my first build. Been using Razer keyboard since almost 4 years now and it's time to change some things 🙂 
The PCB (an Instant60 Tsangan) will most likely arrive on friday. Found it used on eBay with a copper plate and screw-in stabs.
Wanna buy GMK Wasabi V2 or GMK Modern Japanese Desko in a GB but can't really decide which one to take (until one arrives I plan on using the NP Simple Set). Switches will most likely be Durock T1 or Gateron Milky Yellows. As case I probably go for a aluminium case or a INK Black plastic case 😄
Wish me luck 🙂
 

A lot of model Ms in here! Time to add to the pile; 
 
I came across this model m from an old instrument which is obsolete and lying in pieces gathering dust and dirt. 

it’s a french board with azerty- so a pain to type on for me. The key feel: granted it’s old and dusty, but honestly, the switches haven’t convinced me - first time trying buckling spring and I’m not the biggest fan of ping. Also they’re scratchy and very inconsistent feeling, but that’s certainly just dirt. Very cool board overall, I’d love to use it more and to have the chance to be won over. 


bottom with speaker, very cool. 
 
Back label - 1990 & more pics of key caps (double layered caps are so cool) and original state. 
 
It would have been a pleasure to get to take it home and give it a good clean and restoring. Sadly, I asked the IT technician and he said they keep all old equipment, no matter how obsolete. It’ll be on the floor another couple decades perhaps. 

Some other shots of the same keyboard:

 

IBM Model M13 aesthetic:

Been super buys lately, but finally got my Drop Carina review done!
 

 

 
I went with Kailh Box Heavy Dark Yellows, un-lubed, stabs lubed with TriboSys 3204.

Drop Carina - Box Heavy Dark Yellows Unlubed.mp4     * Amplified audio by 10db * (Audio recorded with a Blue Snowball Mic, at approximately 15cm from the keyboard)

My first purchased PC game. 

Welcome to the forum!
 
Honestly, the GMMK Pro is the best value for you money when it comes to a 75% hot swap. But it is not immediately purchasable. First batch of reservations (made in fall 2020) just shipped, and the ETA on normal stock is unclear.
 
In theory if you bought everything from GMMK they have lube and switches as well.
 
In stock options:
https://kono.store/collections/all-products-list/products/gemini-dusk
https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-high-profile-barebones-keyboard?defaultSelectionIds=948170
https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-tkl-tenkeyless-brown-switch
 
All these give up features that the GMMK Pro has, and are TKL, not 75%, I am also pretty sure none support 5-pin switches. Finding hot-swap 75% layouts in stock is very difficult at this time. Maybe others have recommendations though.
 
For more good info and links to a lot of retailers:
 

Welcome to the forum!
 
Honestly, the GMMK Pro is the best value for you money when it comes to a 75% hot swap. But it is not immediately purchasable. First batch of reservations (made in fall 2020) just shipped, and the ETA on normal stock is unclear.
 
In theory if you bought everything from GMMK they have lube and switches as well.
 
In stock options:
https://kono.store/collections/all-products-list/products/gemini-dusk
https://drop.com/buy/drop-ctrl-high-profile-barebones-keyboard?defaultSelectionIds=948170
https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-tkl-tenkeyless-brown-switch
 
All these give up features that the GMMK Pro has, and are TKL, not 75%, I am also pretty sure none support 5-pin switches. Finding hot-swap 75% layouts in stock is very difficult at this time. Maybe others have recommendations though.
 
For more good info and links to a lot of retailers:
 

recently joined the cult and got myself an RK61 rocking gateron browns. I expected alot of difficulty moving to a 60%, but its actually made my productivity alot better somehow. (ignore the OPPO A52 camera quality, my hands shake badly)

Yeah wow... Cleary I need more sleep. I mean if I just looked at my PCB I would have caught this mistake, I got myself confused with the Drop CTRL I recently picked up and have been using. Thanks for pointing this out. Changes made!

👀...
...Are you certain the Drop Carina is incompatible with 5-pin switches?
 
Just asking for confirmation. The statement seems to contradict with what's suggested by photos of your Drop Carina's PCB, Drop's listing, as well as multiple reviews written under the Drop Carina listing. 🙂
Drop Carina Review 1 (Dec 2, 2020) Drop Carina Review 2 (Dec 4, 2020) Drop Carina Review 3 (Feb 2, 2021) Drop Carina Review 4 (Feb 7, 2021)

Been super buys lately, but finally got my Drop Carina review done!
 

 

 
I went with Kailh Box Heavy Dark Yellows, un-lubed, stabs lubed with TriboSys 3204.

Drop Carina - Box Heavy Dark Yellows Unlubed.mp4     * Amplified audio by 10db * (Audio recorded with a Blue Snowball Mic, at approximately 15cm from the keyboard)

G'day All,
 
I wasn't sure of the right place to post this (Let me know if I need to move this post).
After spending way too much on hardware over the years I decided to turn it into framed art when it stopped working.
 
Specs of Artwork:
AMD FX60
Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Corsair CMX1024-4400PRO x 2
 
P.S. I wish I still had the graphics cards this machine had, 2 x XFX GeForce 7950 GX2. Oh how I missed those Power draw warning messages.....

One of my old computer/mods about 2008
System Specs----- CPU AMD Phenom 9600 Black Ed with a Noctua U12 cooler MAINBOARD Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe MEMORY OCZ DDR2 -800 4GB HARD DRIVES Raptor 150, WD 500gig Sata2 VIDEO CARD XFX 9800GTX XXX OPTICAL Asus 1814B 18x Sata Burner MONITOR 2x Dell E248WFP 24" WS LCD's KEYBOARD Logitech G15 MOUSE Logitech G9 MOUSE PAD SteelSeries Qck CASE Lian Li PC-A09B Modded PSU Corsair HX-620 SPEAKERS Logitech Z-4 2.1 HEADPHONES Senneiser PC350 Gaming headset PRINTERS Canon Ip5000, Canon MX700, Brother 5250DN OCZ Rally 2Gb Flash Drive