I built two Ferris Sweeps today, one for home, and one for the office. I originally intended to build one, but after I tested the first, I immediately decided I wanted to also use this at work.

I wasn’t able to figure out how to align the switches better, so the grid is pretty bad looking. It doesn’t impact my typing at all, so I’ve left it alone.

I think next time, I’ll want some kind of case for it, I’m currently using cardboard, and the whole thing is kinda janky looking.

  • cairn@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It looks like your reset buttons are escaping. I really want to see the cardboard case. Embrace the jankyness!

    • no_priority@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      1 year ago

      It’s just a piece of cardboard that I taped it to. I’ve since replaced the floral washi tape with something more neutral hahaha.

  • Elouin@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I also have two Ferris sweeps. My error was that I bought 3 pin switched, which wont sit right in place without a case. 5 pin switches(those with the 2 extra plastic pins at the bottom), will sit perfectly fine and straight without a case. So if you have 3 pin switches, that could be the problem with the “bad looking grid”. I currently have a silent one with Gazzew Bobas and a loud one with Kaihl Owls.

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      1 year ago

      I actually had originally intended to use the 5 pin switches, but the PCB I ordered only had holes for 3 pin. Fortunately, I had extras. I guess I should’ve used a case?