Custom CA66 build with /dev/tty Keys
Posted: 04 Oct 2018, 00:59
I just wanted to share my new vintage inspired custom keyboard, pretty much my modern endgame equivalent excluding the new Model F. The switches are 67g lubed MOD-Z's (Zealio stem in MOD housing) and are tactile but do not have a clicky sound so in my case are perfect for an office setting. I find these keys change the acoustics compared with those in the demo in the posted YouTube video. Also it could be that I do not bottom the keys or at least not with a lot of force. One common complaint of the CA66 kit is a hollow sound due to the empty space in the case but can be remedied with some sound dampening materials but I have no complaint with mine. The CA66 case was inspired by the IBM PC Jr. keyboard and the keys are Matt3o's /dev/tty MT3 keyset which are sculpted in a similar high profile as the beamsprings of yore but tailored to modern keyboard ergonomics. The cable is also coiled like those found on many vintage boards.
Brass plate adds a little heft and is really shiny. Build livestream here:
Brass plate adds a little heft and is really shiny. Build livestream here: