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phatitt OP t1_ixdqbta wrote

Reply to comment by ddrfraser1 in First build and first ever HHKB layout! by phatitt

Yeah, the case plays mayhem with trying to take a photo of it! 😂 It is pretty noisy right now, but I will lube the stabilisers and I'm thinking about jamming some foam inside too. I'm not really into the whole sound thing, so I don't really know what's considered good, but I can stick up a video later.

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phatitt OP t1_ixd6l2s wrote

Reply to First build and first ever HHKB layout! by phatitt

Tokyo60 S4 Coyote with Kailh Navy box switches and - of course - Matt3o's MT3 Susuwatari keycaps. I also ordered the S4 BoB keycaps that appear in Drop's photos but will save them for now.

I haven't done anything except assemble the keyboard so far. Instructions on which screws go where would have been nice, but it seems to be ok.

Liking the HHKB layout although it's early days and I'm struggling with the location of the backspace key, but I'm sure I'll get it soon.

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phatitt OP t1_iudkmlp wrote

Reply to Drop Alt "Air Gap" Mod by phatitt

Removed LED diffuser and replaced with foam as per guide here: https://m.imgur.com/a/QV9zDP4

Foam I used was 3mm thick which leaves a slight gap (intended effect) between the top and bottom parts of the case. All very straightforward given it's the first time I've ever opened up a keyboard. 😬 For reference, I^ cut the foam to 25x7cm which fitted nicely between the screw holes.

Photo doesn't really do it justice, but I'm pleased with the result as I couldn't stand the chunky white diffuser with the black case. Shame Drop don't offer colour-matched diffusers for those who aren't too fussed about using the edge LEDs.

^^ ^The ^Wife

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