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How did I miss this! Super keen. We will be in touch.

Want me to bring around some 'rare' switches for you to fondle?

@PandaAttack1 Yes Yes Yes and Yes please!!!!
Just don't be surprised if you don't go home with them!!!
PM me to arrange bud, or shoot me a whatsapp on 060 seven 305378
 
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Thanks for the shoutout @EliteOp !!!

Yeah, I have seriously spent some proper time researching lubes and testing them over the last few months. The Silicone Shock Fluid that @PandaAttack1 discovered works great, but it needed a little tweaking to make it a bit thicker and added a few extra "secret Ingredients" to the mix to make it perfect for Keyboards. I have done proper breakdown test on the Lube via Ultrasonic, Heat, Accelerated Time Testing, Adhesion Testing and Corrosive Testing. All of these tests have passed with flying colours on the Keyboards and other Plastic Materials. I have also found a very good Grease for the Stabilizers as well.

I'm seriously considering putting a actual KB Lubrication Kit together and actually start selling them. They will have everything you need in them to Lube a Keyboard. Oh, I have also found an amazing way to lube the switches without any disassembly of switches or de-soldering, and it works as good as lubing open switches. If you doubt how well this way may work, ask @EliteOp how nice the switches came out on the Anne Pro II.

Let me know if you guys are interested in me possibly doing the kit. It Will run about R400-R500 for the Kit, but it will include everything you need for the job. The kit will include the following :

Lube for Linear/Tactile Keyboards - 10g (Enough to do plenty of boards)
Lube for Stabilizers - 3g (Also enough for Plenty of boards)
3 x Wooden Switch Pressers (To hold switches down while you lube)
3 x Pointed Wooden Grease Applicators'
2 x Pre Cut Paint Brushes for Lube Application
1 x 10ml Alcohol with Custom Cotton Buds (Clean Up Kit)
5 x Lint Free Towels for Use while Lubing (Damn that sounded better in my head)
1 x Set Nitrile Gloves

There might still be some extra's to be included, haven't finalized the complete kit list. All of this will be provided in a wooden box to keep and use long term for later use.
I'm using as many wooden items as possible, as I've found that wood is the only material that does no damage to the plastics at all!

I need about 10 people to commit to one of these kits, and I'll go ahead and manufacture Batch 1. Can have them out before Christmas if enough people commit fast enough :)

Let me know guys
I would be super keen for this!
 
You guys are amazing. Thanks for taking the time to try out different lubes and report your findings! Most overseas forums summarily dismiss using RC oil.

How are the RC oils holding up over time? Which cST would be the best for Gat Reds and Yellows? I don't mind buying a few and mixing/matching (e.g. different grade for bag lubing springs).
 
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These Beyond Customs cables are so pretty! Apologies for the dirty peripherals, they've seen a few hours of use.

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Okay everyone. Regarding the Keyboard Lube Kits.

I will have these ready very early in the new year. I have been held up by two different companies with regards to an additive in the lube that adds a very slight amount of dampening to them (This makes a massive difference to the feel of the keys) and also with regards to the Box that the kit fits into.

There has been quite a few people who have shown interest, and I will get back to you when they are ready.
The kits will sell at R480.00 per kit, but I will put up a video with everything included before you guys make your decision, but it is my top priority to ensure that the kit works better than any lube you have used before, and looks professional too.

Now I need some advice. Do I sell these kits on Carb directly, or do I contact one of our retailers to stock them? I'm not going to set up a website and online store for just one product, unless the demand becomes really high, but I also don't want to have to pay for a Reseller Subscription on here just to sell one product either, as the margin on these kits for the moment is tiny.
Thoughts?

Have a good Christmas everyone, catch you guys online over this period and then properly in the new year!!
 
Okay everyone. Regarding the Keyboard Lube Kits.

I will have these ready very early in the new year. I have been held up by two different companies with regards to an additive in the lube that adds a very slight amount of dampening to them (This makes a massive difference to the feel of the keys) and also with regards to the Box that the kit fits into.

There has been quite a few people who have shown interest, and I will get back to you when they are ready.
The kits will sell at R480.00 per kit, but I will put up a video with everything included before you guys make your decision, but it is my top priority to ensure that the kit works better than any lube you have used before, and looks professional too.

Now I need some advice. Do I sell these kits on Carb directly, or do I contact one of our retailers to stock them? I'm not going to set up a website and online store for just one product, unless the demand becomes really high, but I also don't want to have to pay for a Reseller Subscription on here just to sell one product either, as the margin on these kits for the moment is tiny.
Thoughts?

Have a good Christmas everyone, catch you guys online over this period and then properly in the new year!!
The price is right.

Unfortunately, Carb will demand a reseller subscription to keep it fair for everyone else who had to if you were to sell it here. I'm not sure if you can prove the small margin if an exception will be made.

Maybe distributing through a reseller is not a bad idea. I can't believe that you will sell a lot of these kits. I am assuming you are doing it for the passion and for the community.
 
Okay everyone. Regarding the Keyboard Lube Kits.

I will have these ready very early in the new year. I have been held up by two different companies with regards to an additive in the lube that adds a very slight amount of dampening to them (This makes a massive difference to the feel of the keys) and also with regards to the Box that the kit fits into.

There has been quite a few people who have shown interest, and I will get back to you when they are ready.
The kits will sell at R480.00 per kit, but I will put up a video with everything included before you guys make your decision, but it is my top priority to ensure that the kit works better than any lube you have used before, and looks professional too.

Now I need some advice. Do I sell these kits on Carb directly, or do I contact one of our retailers to stock them? I'm not going to set up a website and online store for just one product, unless the demand becomes really high, but I also don't want to have to pay for a Reseller Subscription on here just to sell one product either, as the margin on these kits for the moment is tiny.
Thoughts?

Have a good Christmas everyone, catch you guys online over this period and then properly in the new year!!
good price.
maybe partner up with @ctrlshiftesc_za ?
 
The price is right.

Unfortunately, Carb will demand a reseller subscription to keep it fair for everyone else who had to if you were to sell it here. I'm not sure if you can prove the small margin if an exception will be made.

Maybe distributing through a reseller is not a bad idea. I can't believe that you will sell a lot of these kits. I am assuming you are doing it for the passion and for the community.

Exactly bud, It's very much about the passion and not the money, hence the small margin. I literally want to cover my expenses and that's it.
I'll chat to the gents at the top and see what their thoughts are around the reseller subscription. I don't mind getting one, it's just going to affect the price of the kit.

I think what I'll probably end up doing, is release a first batch exclusively for Carb members here, and then get in touch with the boys over at CTRL ALT ESC and see if they want to stock it.
 
Wow @ctrlshiftesc_za. You guys rock.

Brilliant prices, service, and packaging! I think I've gotten about a year's supply of bubble wrap with my order 😄

I can't wait to see what you guys get in the near future.
Thanks @shadow.clone! Really glad to hear all that bubble wrap did the trick, we can never use enough! :D
 
Sooooo, a quick one for the keyboard nuts :D

Ducky one 2 year of the pig edition, mint condition for R2500, would that be a fair price?
finding it extremely hard to source local prices for it.

Kind regards.
 
Sooooo, a quick one for the keyboard nuts :D

Ducky one 2 year of the pig edition, mint condition for R2500, would that be a fair price?
finding it extremely hard to source local prices for it.

Kind regards.
Between 2500 and 3000 odd would be fair.
It did go for 3500 back in ye good ol' Rebeltech days and since has become rare in SA.
 
Sooooo, a quick one for the keyboard nuts :D

Ducky one 2 year of the pig edition, mint condition for R2500, would that be a fair price?
finding it extremely hard to source local prices for it.

Kind regards.

Between 2500 and 3000 odd would be fair.
It did go for 3500 back in ye good ol' Rebeltech days and since has become rare in SA.
Thanks bud, i'm in the market for my 1st mechanical keyboard and after some research and your response I have decided to go for this pice of art.

Much appreciated.
 
Heya folks. Anybody else jumping into the Rama Kara groupbuy that's ending in 7 days?

 
Hey guys. Found 65 Novelkey Cream switches AND Durock Stabs for $50 - a definite steal!

 
Hey guys, I was told to jump into the pool and we all addicted to the same thing.

Just only problem is getting the stuff we need for our addiction.

I was hit with a basic one and that is lube, I have been reading some comments and seems Panda is the keyboard guru and done some testing on replacements for what I need, Nl. KRYTOX 205 Grade 0

I'm old school and all for modding and trying new stuff and experiments, but just for this one time I want the real stuff.
So I'm going to order some from far over the big pond, I wanted to find out if any other addicts would also want in as this could help with the crazy shipping cost. So I started a topic here with all the details:
 
Adding to the body of knowledge on non-Krytox lubes: mixing in a little silicone paste with 1000 cSt silicone fluid seems to improve adherence to surfaces over time. It doesn't make switches feel "gummy" in low ratios.

I haven't seen any separation of the paste/fluid mix in the container I used. However, ambient temps are quite high lately so maybe that's keeping the mix homogenous to my eye.
 
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Hey peeps!
I'm also a keyboard nerd that got in to the hobby a couple of years ago.
It's fascinating to see other people in South Africa also showing an interest in custom mechanical keyboards and accessories.
I've imported quite a number of products to fuel my addiction but covid has not been forgiving in terms of shipping costs.
Additionally, there is also local VAT that need to be paid once the keyboard related goods arrive in the country.
Since I am super new to this forum (carbonite) I was wondering if you guys / gals do any local meetups for geeking out and information exchange?
 
Shameless plug is shameless

 
Just a big shoutout to @ctrlshiftesc_za !! I Ordered parts on the 30 December 2020, and they arrived in perfect order and amazingly well packaged on 31 December 2020 by 8:30am! Great Service, you guys killed it!! The Kailh Cream switches are delightful, especially when lubed, and the Gateron Clear switches are heaven on earth!!!!. I have not lubed them yet, waiting for the next board to arrive, but they are so smooth and light. Think they are gonna end up being my favorites!!!!

Next order inbound very soon, just waiting for you guys to get some more stock in, and I will be emptying my wallet!!
 
Second shoutout of the day goes to @headtr1p. You Sir are a wealth of knowledge and an extremely talented YouTube reviewer! You make SA proud and he deserves a sub from every single person who has even viewed this thread once!! A stand up guy, purely in it for the passion of the "thock", and nothing else. I have had great conversations with him, and will continue to have for a long time going forward!

He seriously needs to get noticed by the keyboard companies ASAP, he's covering these reviews out of his own pocket and it shouldn't have to be this way. Any other resellers here, please support him, he needs it to keep his channel going! He didn't ask me to say this, I'm just trying to give him a bit of coverage.

You can subscribe to him here:

 
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Alright so, I finally got around to building this (thanks to a certain member for all the help!):
The chalk Tofu
  • Frosted Acrylic Tofu ft Dz60 RGB PCB
  • Tealios v2/Gateron Reds (soon to be replaced by Gateron Yellows)
  • GMK Screw in stabs
  • Chalk keycaps
I still need to get a decent aviator cable for it though lol.
 
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Hi, I need some advice from the keyboard community.. I want to purchase a Leopold FM980 from mechanicalkeyboards.com. Has anyone purchased from them before? If so, what is the best option for shipping and what would estimated taxes be?
 

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