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#463480 - 11/02/05 12:40 PM Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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Registered: 07/03/05
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i found an old Sony VAIO from my PC daze that im going to transform intoa Das
but
one minor modification
recently, i disassembled my mouse, and rubber sprayed the body and buttons
much grippier now
i am going to rubber coat the keys!
im just going to soak the keys in alcohol for now
so if anyone has an ideas...post!

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#463481 - 11/02/05 12:47 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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sounds cool, where are you getting this rubber spray?
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#463482 - 11/02/05 12:57 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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i picked it up from a Lowe's, it's called Plasti Dip
about $4 a can!

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#463483 - 11/02/05 12:59 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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looks like the VAIO keyboard isn't going to work
disassembly is going to be too much work than it's worth
i have an NEC keyboard, that'll do it

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#463484 - 11/02/05 02:04 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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You'll have to do a mod guide for this one. Sounds like something I would be interested in.

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#463485 - 11/02/05 05:58 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
destructospin Offline


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it's not gonna be a mac keyboard, but sure!
it's something anyone can use

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#463486 - 11/02/05 06:27 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
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Sounds cool, but i wouldn't want anything gripping my fingers like that. Just take into mind that the plasti dip can dry pretty thick and that may cause friction between the keys.
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#463487 - 11/02/05 09:47 PM Re:Das keyboard improvement? [Re: tankcrided]
destructospin Offline


Registered: 07/03/05
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the stuff i got can be pretty thin, two coats will adequately coat the keys
and leave plenty of space without sticking
the reason im using rubber grip is because i have slight nerve damage
to my right hand
while i can still type fast, my fingers slip when i hit keys from time to time
thus, making me make spelling errors
i hope this rubber coating will solve this

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