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 May 29 2016, 09:39 PM
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Let's say if I'm a beginner trying to build my own mechanical keyboard, can someone suggest me a good recommended soldering iron tools needed preferably from online store? If possible please tell me which model is recommended most, as cheapest as possible...
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May 29 2016, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 29 2016, 09:39 PM) Let's say if I'm a beginner trying to build my own mechanical keyboard, can someone suggest me a good recommended soldering iron tools needed preferably from online store? If possible please tell me which model is recommended most, as cheapest as possible... I am using a yellowflower (黄花) brand solder. It's cheap and reliable, so far have worked on quite a few PCB without any issue, though my skill is still bad. The total price was around RM60 shipped iinm |
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May 30 2016, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(ntw @ May 29 2016, 11:23 PM) I am using a yellowflower (黄花) brand solder. It's cheap and reliable, so far have worked on quite a few PCB without any issue, though my skill is still bad. The total price was around RM60 shipped iinm Care to share more info like the wattage of your soldering iron? Did you bought from Taobao? I thought electronic items must have SIRIM certified sticker?  Otherwise I'll have to pay RM100 for the SIRIM sticker...  |
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May 30 2016, 10:48 AM
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I'm currently using Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless for almost 2 years now and I notice there a problem with my keyboard when I press "." key it keep register as "9."
I tested the keyboard on the different PC and the problem still there Any idea how to fix it? This post has been edited by KKW: May 30 2016, 10:52 AM |
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May 30 2016, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 29 2016, 09:39 PM) Let's say if I'm a beginner trying to build my own mechanical keyboard, can someone suggest me a good recommended soldering iron tools needed preferably from online store? If possible please tell me which model is recommended most, as cheapest as possible... Get a good one,Hakko..cost less than 50 bucks for a normal 30W one,little slow to reach the optimum temperature but it's would last quite long if u take good care of itQUOTE(KKW @ May 30 2016, 10:48 AM) I'm currently using Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless for almost 2 years now and I notice there a problem with my keyboard when I press "." key it keep register as "9." I guess warranty over?open it up and upload a high reso pic of the PCBI tested the keyboard on the different PC and the problem still there Any idea how to fix it? |
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May 30 2016, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 30 2016, 11:57 AM) Get a good one,Hakko..cost less than 50 bucks for a normal 30W one,little slow to reach the optimum temperature but it's would last quite long if u take good care of it Yup, the warranty is over. I try do it laterI guess warranty over?open it up and upload a high reso pic of the PCB |
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May 30 2016, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 27 2016, 07:47 AM) Are you going to Computex this year ? Nah man, can't afford the luxury to go anywhere. |
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May 30 2016, 12:52 PM
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No use yellow flower before. But I personally would prefer to use good quality soldering station. Don't want to risk spoiling my keyboard with cheap ones
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May 30 2016, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(justnits @ May 30 2016, 12:52 PM) No use yellow flower before. But I personally would prefer to use good quality soldering station. Don't want to risk spoiling my keyboard with cheap ones get Hakko? |
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May 30 2016, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(rurushu @ May 30 2016, 01:44 PM) get Hakko? hakko is definitely highly recommended if you have the budget and going to invest into this hobby. (or if you have other things that you have to solder)for me, at least get a soldering station with adjustable temperature and also make sure it has other safety feature like ESD safe. get a few different good soldering tips as well. |
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May 30 2016, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 30 2016, 07:55 AM) Care to share more info like the wattage of your soldering iron? Did you bought from Taobao? I thought electronic items must have SIRIM certified sticker? I believe this is the one I'm using Yellow Flower No.907 . It is 60W and adjustable temp between 200-450 degC and I have no problem buying via taobao into Malaysia. While searching, I come across this interesting one, solder + soldapullt in one Otherwise I'll have to pay RM100 for the SIRIM sticker... QUOTE(KKW @ May 30 2016, 10:48 AM) I'm currently using Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless for almost 2 years now and I notice there a problem with my keyboard when I press "." key it keep register as "9." Num-lock? I tested the keyboard on the different PC and the problem still there Any idea how to fix it? |
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May 31 2016, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(ntw @ May 30 2016, 11:38 PM) I believe this is the one I'm using Yellow Flower No.907 . It is 60W and adjustable temp between 200-450 degC and I have no problem buying via taobao into Malaysia. While searching, I come across this interesting one, solder + soldapullt in one Nope. Num lock was off. Anyway, the problem disappear already Num-lock?  Hope it doesn't happen again Thanks Sifus  This post has been edited by KKW: May 31 2016, 12:10 AM |
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May 31 2016, 09:22 AM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 30 2016, 07:55 AM) Care to share more info like the wattage of your soldering iron? Did you bought from Taobao? I thought electronic items must have SIRIM certified sticker? Can go to Pasar Road in KL to buy, lots of selection. A good investment will be cordless gas solder iron, and a good long powerful sucker. Otherwise I'll have to pay RM100 for the SIRIM sticker... Also get a good Lead and basic multi-meter. |
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May 31 2016, 01:58 PM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 28 2016, 08:31 PM) Is GH60 PCB already installed all the SMD resistor and diodes, shortcuts like FN+(X)=Home,End, media keys etc? I favours the Poker 2 because I can swap the switches without doing much soldering. Standard layout exactly like Poker 2 is what I'm okay with. I find it'd be challenging for me in case I need to solder those part myself, most I can go with is solder switches and LEDs. I'd rather pay for pre-installed non LEDs and switches parts. You can choose the option to order GH60 board with eveything soldered except for switches and LED. And just another tip in making your life easier in the future, get SIP 0.1' pin (in spoiler) to be inserted in the switches, so you can easily swap out / replace the led. In addition, I have like zero experience about soldering so I think it's a bad idea to solder anything other than switches and LEDs. So I've found this GH60 set on Taobao website, there's one selection stated it's included 4 short stabilizer, 1 long stabilizer. I have no idea what this third item is, does anyone know what this is? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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May 31 2016, 03:19 PM
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Guys, if i wanna get a pbt keycap set for my k70, where should i get it other than maxkeyboard and massdrop? anywhere that i can get it with cheaper postage? from all this website postage itself cost rm50 and more alrd. and some don't even provide tracking code.
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May 31 2016, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(zhesiong @ May 31 2016, 03:19 PM) Guys, if i wanna get a pbt keycap set for my k70, where should i get it other than maxkeyboard and massdrop? anywhere that i can get it with cheaper postage? from all this website postage itself cost rm50 and more alrd. and some don't even provide tracking code. Taobao can buy but the bottom row (LCTRL to RCTRL except for Alt) you need to specifically buy diff. Usually within 10 days will arrive. http://www.maxkeyboard.com/mechanical-keyc...size-chart.html |
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May 31 2016, 04:00 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ok thanks y'll for the input. After i watched some guy building a keyboard on Youtube(around an hour long), it wasn't that complicated to build own mechanical keyboard after all |
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May 31 2016, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 31 2016, 03:54 PM) Taobao can buy but the bottom row (LCTRL to RCTRL except for Alt) you need to specifically buy diff. Usually within 10 days will arrive. i saw some from taobao but i really doubt their quality tho. Want a realy good pbt one.http://www.maxkeyboard.com/mechanical-keyc...size-chart.html |
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May 31 2016, 06:04 PM
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Hi. Who using fnatic rush meka keyboard?.
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May 31 2016, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(Nursh @ May 31 2016, 04:00 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ok thanks y'll for the input. After i watched some guy building a keyboard on Youtube(around an hour long), it wasn't that complicated to build own mechanical keyboard after all  mine took about 2 days |
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