The MiniVan Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kit Discussions | Drop

Aug 22, 2016

juuanimoPlate mount

Aug 22, 2016

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Aug 22, 2016

evangsLooking at the pcb, pcb mounted is supported. Looking closer, i just recognized the "arrow down position" lacks this. No i'm torn, i wanted to go without plate, pcb mounted only. Did this happen by accident, there's enough space for that feature?

Aug 22, 2016

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Aug 22, 2016

Makamipcb mount was on the switch footprint I used on rev 1 of the pcb. I've never had pcb mount stabs so there has always been a need for a plate. In this pcb update some of the pcb mount pin holes are gone. Honestly I've never had to intention to use without a plate, but that could definitely be looked at as a feature in the next revision. For me, round 2 was about supporting alps switches which require a plate.

Aug 22, 2016

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Aug 22, 2016

evangsTy for your answer Evan, i've to wait for the next one then.

Aug 22, 2016

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juuanimo

Aug 22, 2016

evangsgreat..thanks..can't wait for it to ship

Aug 22, 2016

Aug 22, 2016

MakamiIs there a reason you want to roll without a plate? Just curious :)

Aug 22, 2016

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Aug 22, 2016

evangsSeveral reasons, i prefer the feeling of pcb mounted mks, still love the typing feeling a lot of my old cherry ones like the 1800. Easy switchmodding, i'm able to (de)solder, but i like to fool around every other day "instantly". Diy kits with plates, where easy switchtop removal isn't given, is somehow hard to understand for ME. The KC60 did a lot right on this behalf for "small" money. If the Uniquey would be given as tkl or 60%, i would have bought one by now, it's a nice mixture of old and new for me. The MiniVan was meant as a pure gaming mk and fun board for me, but it has to be "perfect" for my needs to spend the money.

Aug 22, 2016

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Aug 22, 2016

Makamigotcha. Do the mx/alps cutouts allow for switch top removal?

Aug 22, 2016

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