Re: source for mechanical keyswitches
On 3/20/08, Reid Priedhorsky <reid@reidster.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:20:21 +0100, Andrew Sackville-West wrote:
>
> > On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 11:12:12AM -0500, Reid Priedhorsky wrote:
> >> Dear All,
> >>
> >> I would like to rebuild a keyboard that uses mechanical keyswitches (see
> >> previous post). Do any of you know where I can buy new mechanical
> >> keyswitches?
> >
> > If they are like IBM model M clicky keyswitches, do they ever actually
> > wear out? I'm doubtful. But regardless, if they are the same keyswitch
> > then check out www.clickykeyboards.com, they may have a source.
>
> No, they're a bit different. They look like
>
> http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/fk2001/swassybl2_s.jpg
> http://sandy55.fc2web.com/keyboard/fk2001/FCS_sldr.jpg
>
> though the internals are a bit different.
>
> I'm pretty sure it was the switches wearing out, since a handful of the
> most-used keys gradually became less and less reliable.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Reid
>
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Rather than replace the switches, you might try using some contact
cleaner. Maybe they're just dirty. Should be able to find electronic
contact cleaner at Radio Shack or a electronic hobby store near you.
Regards,
mtp5150
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