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Scott Miller

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May 2, 2014, 3:53:09 PM5/2/14

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So, does anyone know where to find a keyboard like the ones on the Exertion site?

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Mar 27, 2015, 9:28:15 PM3/27/15

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Hi, Scottage!

Please see: http://exertion.pbworks.com/w/page/12085538/Synth%20Controls

The keyboard switches I used to make the Electric Eels on http://exertion.pbworks.com have a mysterious history to them. I bought them at an auction of the former belongings of Kevin "FrostByte" McCormick (http://www.universalhub.com/node/2484 and http://web.mit.edu/neltnerb/www/artwork/applications.html) who passed away suddenly.

They were extremely smooth and well-suited for a musical instrument. I have been unable to find identical replacements. However, I have been collecting information on the similar Cherry MX switches which are commonly

used by hobbyists to make custom keyboards. Some of them have very soft feels and short travels.

I have not completed a new keyboard with them, but it is under development. Please check in at http://exertion.pbworks.com/w/page/12085538/Synth%20Controls from time to time.