Plum 87 Electro-Capacitive Keyboard Discussions | Drop

Oct 27, 2017

mn6016 @Klikitiklak @mn6016 you can also add 10g or 20g spring:. https://www.nizkeyboard.com/product/ec-keyboard-pressurization-spring-10g/
It is not as elegant, but at least it requires minimal effort.

Oct 27, 2017

Klikitiklak

Oct 27, 2017

Tameh @mn6016 @Tameh Thank you both for the feedback. I am tempted...

Oct 27, 2017

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DrMech

Oct 27, 2017

TamehAnyone know how those 10g or 20g springs feel / sound?

Oct 27, 2017

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Oct 28, 2017

DrMechTried both. Sound is not an issue for most keys but could be for the larger. Feel is okay too.
The real issue is you. Your mind.
How ready are you to accept the idea of those springs between you and your new friend?...
NIZ sells 55g rubber domes too by the way!

Oct 28, 2017

DrMech

Oct 28, 2017

TamehAhh I didn't see those, my mind is probably going to be ok if there was no other option.
I ordered a 55g replacement dome from eBay (too late to cancel now.) I'll get NIZ 55g domes if needed.
Sound with the springs was a small concern, but mostly I was wondering about how they might affect the tactile feedback.

Oct 28, 2017

Oct 31, 2017

TamehIt's not entirely clear what you are getting for your money
https://www.nizkeyboard.com/product/ec-silicone-domes-35g-45g-55g/
Is that one set or 3 sets? It says compatible with 75 and 87. I'm pretty confused by that page and price.

Oct 31, 2017

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Oct 31, 2017

yanfaliFeel free to ask them, their support is pretty reactive. It is indeed unclear, but I would think they have 4 different products: 108 45g 108 55g 75 35g 75 45g
And to get to 87 you just use a cutter/scissors.
It is not unusual in Chinese e-stores to have to precise the model you want through a comment in your order.

Oct 31, 2017

Oct 31, 2017

TamehYeah, I'll follow up once I get a response to my email. It'd be nice if you could just order a 55g for a plum75 for example. I have no problem cutting the domes up, but for unusual layouts that can make reinstallation very awkward. That's why the 87 key is such an easy mod. If you have 104 domes, just cut off the numpad and done.

Oct 31, 2017

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Nov 1, 2017

TamehThey responded and fixed the web page by adding a drop down 😁 https://www.nizkeyboard.com/product/ec-silicone-domes-35g-45g-55g/

Nov 1, 2017

Nov 1, 2017

TamehOk, pretty happy. I ordered 45g domes for my plum 75 and 20g springs, so I can try various combinations up to 65g in weight.

Nov 1, 2017

Jan 3, 2018

TamehNew to this electrocap scene cuz i only have boards with various cherry/gaterons. I plan to try topre one day BUT I'm feeling intrigued by this discussion and all the spring/dome configurations. Can anybody provide a guide on how this keeb works and how these mods work. Do u really just pull the cap off and put the damn spring/dome under it to add resistance?

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 3, 2018

bODOThe domes are a sheet. You open the keyboard and swap the sheet. The springs go directly under the keycaps.

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 3, 2018

bODOSprings you add by just removing keycap and re-adding it. Domes are trickier, especially since (I found out the hard way), they are not compatible with waterproof boards. Here is a video:

But after I did it, the S key fails to register most of the time, so I cannot recommend the swap.
I am now trying an equivalent ABKO HACKER.

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 3, 2018

TamehYikes that sucks. It took me 3 or 4 tries to get it all back together. In the end I used a vise to hold the board while I used tweezers to put each spring back in place. The tricky part for me was the LEDs which I had to cut holes for. For the most part my keyboard seems to be working. I put in the 20g springs too, though I may try them without to see how I like 45g.

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 9, 2018

Tamehi don't see the vid? anyway, im on the hook now, and im pretty excited to try something new. i think im going to buy both domes and springs as other people are doing, and get my hands dirty.

Jan 9, 2018

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Jan 9, 2018

bODOI edited my comment but hurry up: it seems it was removed...

Jan 9, 2018

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Jan 9, 2018

Tamehgot it. thanks. wow! this looks neat. i'm starting to realize that 2018 is going to be year of pushing further and further into the sketchy sort of modding out my boards kind of year. and i'm excited about it.

Jan 9, 2018

Jan 9, 2018

Tamehbtw, i love how in that video that guy has screws left over after re-assembly and he says, "whatever. im lazy." i hope this isn't a case of the blind leading the blind:)

Jan 9, 2018

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