Jump to content
IGNORED

Sound dampening for 99/4A keys?


jmazzy

Recommended Posts

Given that this is a thread dedicated to quieting down the TI's keyboard, I'll also note that swapping in a new switch type wouldn't help much with the noise situation. Not only are modern MX switches just as loud as the stock ones found in TI keyboards, but they also sound much more high-pitched.

Even the Cherry MX Silent Switches?!?

https://www.cherrymx.de/en/mx-original/mx-silent-black.html

 

My point is that you could customize the sound and touch to your individual liking...

Edited by twoodland
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've built & hand-wired my own mechanical keyboard for my PC. One thing that has to be kept in mind is that the switches used in the TI's stock keyboard are much taller than any switch currently available today, so unless a workaround was devised, all of the keys would appear to have "sunk" into the case. Furthermore, you'd need new keycaps, which in my opinion at least would spoil the look of the TI.

 

I agree that you might need to make resin molds of the 3 types of angled TI keycaps (Letter, Shift, Spacebar) then possibly dry transfer the images. I do not have the experience that you do, only from researching it a bit.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Even the Cherry MX Silent Switches?!?

 

Ah... I didn't know Cherry made a silent switch! Would be neat to see those in a TI.

 

I agree that you might need to make resin molds of the 3 types of angled TI keycaps (Letter, Shift, Spacebar) then possibly dry transfer the images.

I suppose that's possible. But for all the time you would spend making the keycaps by hand, along with all the time (and costs) needed to make the PCB, plate, etc. wouldn't it be easier to use a USB adapter & a USB mechanical keyboard? Personally it wouldn't be worth it for me, but I know it probably would be for others.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

... wouldn't it be easier to use a USB adapter & a USB mechanical keyboard? Personally it wouldn't be worth it for me, but I know it probably would be for others.

 

I already use Tursi's PS/2 Keyboard adapter, and don't know if it supplies enough current to run that type of keyboard if one exists (I have not checked). Still M@'s USB keyboard may work.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...