CM Mechanical Keyboard and Cherry BROWN Switch

[Lazy148]

just so you know the keyboards arrived.... happy days

BUT.... the brown compact SGK-4000-GKCM1-UK - allready Sold out !!

as we pre-sold so many even took orders today all the stock is sold already

at the time of this post we didnt hit minus stock just Zero (0) , so everyone that placed there order is going to receive it tomorrow

next shipment is due is 4 weeks.

Thats good news and atleast you can tell that it was a good move for scan getting in the brown switches and the reds and that there is a market for them.

Nice to know my storm trigger could be coming tomorrow hopefully? Just a shame no one will be at home.

[asderferjerkel]

Hi Pete!

does it mean that all who made a pre-order before (like weeks ago) will receive their compact brown keyboards?
Will we receive confirmation emails (texts) about our order updates?

Looks like it - I've had an email saying my order was picked. Aww yeah.

[kelvincool]

Mine's been dispatched

[phinix]

Just got txt - mine has been dispatched !!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lazy148]

Yup got mine mine too, now to work out whats best to do since there wont be anyone there to take delivery.

Also bet the warehouse staff got fed up of packing keyboards.

[asderferjerkel]

Yup got mine mine too, now to work out whats best to do since there wont be anyone there to take delivery.

Also bet the warehouse staff got fed up of packing keyboards.

DPD are pretty decent, you can get them to leave it in a safe place: http://www.dpd.co.uk/callingcard/b1/...rectOption=LOA

Or if you want to reschedule, you should have a choice of a few days.

[Lazy148]

DPD are pretty decent, you can get them to leave it in a safe place: http://www.dpd.co.uk/callingcard/b1/...rectOption=LOA

Or if you want to reschedule, you should have a choice of a few days.

Yh I've been looking around their site and saw the safe place but you still need to have it to be attempted for delivery once before so you have a calling card number to put in.

But just got a text saying its set for delivery tomorrow but can change it by sending 1,2 or 3. So have had it accepted for thursday when Im in. Can't wait to get to use it but it'll be for assignments not gaming!

[phinix]

I'm a bit of a hardcore - if delivery is missed - I'm getting there straight after work
Mine txt says it's to be delivered between 8:30-9:30. If my missus is already away and they won't leave it at neighbour's, I'm getting my a** down to the nearest depot (20 minutes ride) for it! No way I'm gonna leave it for a night

[asderferjerkel]

Got mine! It's surprisingly heavy, and as expected, fantastic to type on

[phinix]

Got mine! It's surprisingly heavy, and as expected, fantastic to type on

Is it TKL Rapid one?
If yes - can you confirm does it have logos on top? Like on space key, between ESC and F1 and a logo between arrow keys and END key?

Or is it only at the rear side of the keyboard?

[CaptainCaveman]

Mines here! No logos on the keys, though I think there are some on the replaceable keys in the box.

Edit: Two cool master keys in the box, along with the red WASD keys

Really extremely similar to my Filco keyboard in terms of build. Very close. Someone said they were manufactured by the same OEM?

I'm making more mistakes when typing fast compared to my Filco brown which I have next to me (I'm not used to the lack of feedback with the red switches) but somewhat lighter to the touch so I think will be perfect for gaming!

First impressions very good, especially considering the cost saving over the Filco.

[phinix]

Mines here! No logos on the keys, though I think there are some on the replaceable keys in the box.
...

So does it look like this one:


Not like this?

[asderferjerkel]

Is it TKL Rapid one?
If yes - can you confirm does it have logos on top? Like on space key, between ESC and F1 and a logo between arrow keys and END key?

Or is it only at the rear side of the keyboard?

Yep! The only logo it has is the CM Storm one on the back, plus it has a full size enter key which is a bonus. Have a picture: http://i.imgur.com/KEgC5.jpg

[phinix]

Sweeeet!
Looks like it's the latest batch without additional logos nad full ISO-UK layout
Well, they also put on Ù and other funny letters...

[kelvincool]

Mine wobbles a bit on my desk, possibly my desk is a bit uneven? Anyone else have the same issue? I've slipped a cd under it on one side to fix it.

Anyways I'm really pleased with it, my desk looks so spacious now!

EDIT: defintely my desk, doesn't wobble if I move it to a different position. I've been using it for the last hour and I love it, if anyone is reading this and feeling undecided, seriously just buy it! It's miles better than my old non-mechanical keyboard.

[asderferjerkel]

Less than a day of ownership and I've already voided the warranty. That has to be a new record.

MASSIVE word of warning: be very very careful when you're removing the keycaps! The included tool is rubbish and I'd recommend using a pair of bent paperclips instead. Essentially I pulled from a dodgy angle when switching out a cap and ended up yanking the whole stem out (i.e. the brown bit you can see under the cap). If this happens to you, don't follow the advice of the internet and try to jam it back in. You need to take apart the switch, and since they are plate-mounted rather than PCB mounted, it's a pretty involved process. I'm writing it up here because I couldn't find a decent tutorial anywhere!

First, you need to dismantle the keyboard. Unscrew the screw under the "do not remove" sticker. There are four clips on the front and four on the back - slide a credit card between the top and bottom pieces to avoid scratching the finish. You should be able to lift the top off, then the bottom. Be careful with the bottom, since there's a cable connecting the main body to the USB port. It's much easier to unplug the smaller black connector on the bottom than the larger white one on the main body.

Next, you need to remove the switch in question. Each switch is soldered to the PCB by two large pins - the smaller pins are for diodes and can be ignored:



Once those are desoldered, you can easily pop the switch out by pushing the black plastic circle just under the pins. The switch is a bit fiddly to take apart as there are four clips holding it together - I just used a couple of screwdrivers to hold them open. Put the spring back in, followed by the stem (the side with the sticky-out bits goes at the top of the switch), then put the top back on and clip it shut again. If the switch feels alright, you can just push it back through the plate and solder it in. I swapped mine out with the right Windows key just in case, though it's working fine at the moment. Then just reverse your steps - reattach the USB port, put the main body of the keyboard back in the bottom piece, clip the top back on and replace the screw. Sorted!


(spot the quality soldering...)

I appreciate that I've massively voided the warranty by doing this, but I figured pulling a stem out would probably disqualify me anyway. Hopefully this won't be of use to anyone because you won't be as daft as I was