/mkg/ - mechanical keyboard general

Shit, I fucked up. Actual previous thread: >>61283641

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I need some help

Someone on here told me that my Model F77 doesn't have a function key row but I just help down function key and pressed number 5 and it activated F5. I specifically bought this keyboard because I was told it didn't have a function row but actually it DOES.

Fuck you /g/ why would you do this to me.

Does anyone have any idea whether Realforce 55g TKL keyboards will ever be available anywhere but eBay ever again? EliteKeyboards sits has said that stock was supposed to be arriving in "April/May 2017" for months and they still haven't gotten SHIET.

>>61295306
Ah, I think I see the problem here. You see, you actually pressed a number key - except that by also pressing a modifier, you changed layers, making F5 come out.

So your keyboard does not, in fact, have a function row, and there's no need to worry.

If I make a single switch keyboard that can send any keycode a fullsize keyboard can by counting how many seconds it's held down for, is that a fullsize keyboard?

>>61295339
If it didn't have a function key row it wouldn't have actuated F5. You screwed me anon.

>>61295351
Apparently it will have all the keys (not just the one), but still won't be fullsize. It's obvious dude.

>>61295367
You are a dumb piece of shit that is incapable of reading. I stated you'd need a 60% minimum with two layers to get the functionality of a 100% but continue samefagging like the autistic cunt you are.

Reported for being underage.

>>61295361
That's where you're wrong. Almost no keyboard has, e.g., a * key - instead, to make a * come out, you press a modifier and then the 8 key.
Same situation here - you only have a number row, and no function rows, but you can change what keys your number row sends. In fact, since it's a fully programmable keyboard, you could make the number row send any scancode you want! It's a very useful number row, you see?

>>61295406
So what you're saying is, I do indeed have a function key row! Awesome.

>>61295256
hot damn what keyboard is that

>>61295434
It's the glorious IBM Model F 77 key keyboard. It has a rwo in one number row which also couples as a function key row thanks to keyboard layers!

It's quite remarkable.

>>61295390
Uh could you please explain why, exactly, a 60% with two layers? So for instance a Plank can't have the functionality of a fullsize? I don't follow.

Also, a VERY KEY word you said is that a 60% with two layers can have the FUNCTIONALITY of a fullsize. It won't BE a fullsize. Similarly, by mapping function keys to a non-primary layer you can have the FUNCTIONALITY of an F-row. You won't actually HAVE an F-row, and the keys which have F functionality on the secondary layers WON'T actually BE F-keys.

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Farewell /mkg/ I am off to go play with the function row on my Model F77!

Good night :)

>>61294429

One board uses recycled trash and the other is a fairly decent keyboard that's been widely used for a while now. I wouldn't recommend either and instead wait a couple days for the CM MasterKeys PBT instead.

Guys you shouldn't have let me make the OP

Tips to get a Terminal Model F on ebay?
What are the part bumbers, nicknames, etc?

Im sure theres a market for replicas because that thing looks so good when new

>>61295471
104 key full size
1 key with 2 functions
you'd need at least 60% minimum to cover all missing keys

Hope you understand dumbass :)

Good night!

>>61295504
Why not 1 key 3 functions?

This argument makes me want to hit myself on the head with my keyboard until I'm too concussed to read the thread.

>>61295426
>you have [...] no function rows (sic)
>Oh so you're saying I have a function row!
I don't think your reading ability is quite so good, maybe you could try learning some more before coming back to try talking with the grownups again? :)

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I thought these threads were dying, what happened?

>>61295568
Shitposting.

>>61295568
Please tell me, does the keyboard in the OP have a function row or not? It's fully programmable, if you care

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Why does it have an ARM processor inside?
Does it contain nonfree firmware?
Is it botnet?
Is it safe?

>>61295256
>>61295292
>>61295306
>>61295361
>>61295426
>>61295504
>>61295473

>so autistic, makes a new thread just to sperg more because one thread filled with his faggotry wasn't enough
>like a retard, completely fucks up the OP by copy/pasting the last OP so he can focus on his autism instead
>completely trips up on himself and doesn't even get his shitposts right

Holy shit, I have never cared less about Model Fs in my life, but now I think you have completely ruined them for me. I'm not that other fag you were shitposting with, but I was actually thinking of getting something with buckling springs in the future, but if I have to deal with retards like you, fucking forget it. Fuck off from /mkg/ and please stay on your r/mk instead holy fuck.

>>61295720
where the fuck does that calculator output its results?

>>61295726
>I made the thread
I asked for someone to do it because the old one was one page 9. Got called a faggot. Nobody made one for another while so I ended up doing it myself, and decided to shitpost while at it.

Just want to be clear that I didn't rush to create my own OP as soon as it was acceptable or anything.

>butchering arguments and tripping up on myself
All the posts you quoted except the OP (and the first reply ott, obviously) are actually from the other autist, kek.

>>61295968
If you can't create the OP correctly, then don't make it at all. Fucking up the OP is much worse than being called a faggot, faggot.

Mechanical graphing calculator when?

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>>61295720
Its for the programmable macros, rebind-able media keys, and 5 function layers
>>61295792
It just opens up the default calculator program. Since the keyboard is programmable I rebound those four keys into media keys. The volume controls are on my mouse

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>>61296031
Soon™

>>61296042
Would it work properly on GNU/Linux?

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>>61296011
I'm just tired of having to search through the catalog every time. This thread in particular is really bad at linking new threads in old ones.

So if nobody can create a competent op before the old thread falls off page 10, then I'll make my half-assed one and link it properly, and maybe that will motivate people who can actually make good OPs to get moving before I do.

>>61296042
Is there something similar but cheaper, since I don't actually require that bullshit?

>>61296068
It should, as long as it can interpret the scancodes, since the onboard processor handles the actual mappings

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>>61296068
Yes, but NKRO won't work
>>61296107
Do you just want a full size keyboard? If so there are hundreds of options that are much cheaper. Just go onto aliexpress. You can pick up the keyboard in the pic for 60 bucks tomorrow during prime day.

>>61296163
PBT keycaps, full size or TKL, similar colorscheme, decent build quality (non flexing).
No LED's and other unnecessary bullshit.

>>61296246
>>61296163
Also, the clicky blue switches seem nice.

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>>61296246
>>61296268
Ducky One keyboards have a steel plate to prevent flexing since the case is made of plastic, and the keycaps are nice and thicc dye-sub PBT. How cheap do you want to go? Cause you can get something like a used model M for 40-50 bucks which will blow almost any modern keyboard out of the water with its build quality.

>>61296394
I'm okay with going for the Ducky One, I was just asking if I can get something as decent without the ARM processor at a lower price.
Since I don't need all those "features", it would be a waste to pay for them if I don't have to.

>used model M for 40-50 bucks
I'll consider it, but I'd rather have an unused keyboard.
Model F would be nice if it wasn't so expensive.

>>61296394
>Model M for 40-50 bucks
Where? Every time I check to see if there are any reasonably priced model m keyboards, the ones that are 40-50 bucks are beat to shit and/or not working.

>>61296656
online recycle stores are a good place to look. The one in my area has a couple in the 50-$60. The M2s are even cheaper, tho I wouldn't buy one
http://www.elecshopper.com/input-devices.html?cat=29&dir=asc&limit=all&manufacturer=47&order=price

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recommend some /aesthetic/ keycaps for my DS3 TKL that show the LEDs but not super obviously, they are too bright with the stock keys even on lowest setting but I still want to see them just not have them be as obvious

What are my options for wireless mechanical keyboards? I'm looking to get a setup for occasional use with my Steam Link. My ideal is a TKL with a standard layout, not a compact one, with something tactile/clicky, LEDs that I can toggle from the board itself without software, and slightly inset keys(versus those cases that basically have no sides), but I'd settle for basically anything wireless.

>>61296711
>tfw all those stores in Santiago of Chile were cannibalized by people seeking to sell overpriced chinese shit for cellphones.

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>>61296981
>>61296981

Get a Varmilo VB87M, it has everything you're looking for, except it has a floating key design. There are other TKLs that have bluetooth mods, but I can't think of them at the moment.

>>61296981
no LEDs but LEDs are a battery drain on wireless keyboards anyway

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2024

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>bought two white keyboards last year
>give up going with all white stuff
>black monitors, case, mousepad ,mouse
Buy a black keyboard or forever have a shitty looking mouse/kb combo?
Black magicforces and drevo excalburs don't exist at their original prices. It fucking sucks. These chinks know they're too good of a value and are charging like $80 for them.

>>61297259
>worrying about color coordination
>tries for an all black set up
>everything on wooden table anyway

Just giving a fuck and get a keyboard with a blue case and dark blue keycaps with yellow accents. If that thing has an aluminum plate (which I think it does) then just keep it and buy PBT keycaps.

What's the best keyboard for around $40?

>>61297521
magicforce 68, but if you aren't going to spend more than around $40 overall, maybe a $28 tkl and $20 keycaps

>Budget
100$ or less

>location
Oregon

>switch
Any browns

>layout
ANSI

>form factor
Ten key less

>backlight
White led if anything

Thanks in advance :)

>>61297574
And also floating keys are nice

Are the Unicomp keyboards worth it or should I just buy an old buckling spring keyboard off of Ebay instead.

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This site is so addicting. I just burned 20 minutes of nonstop typing without even noticing that I had spent so much time. I don't know if it is actually making me a better typist but it sure is great at killing time and enjoying your keyboards.

>>61297389
Those are PBT keycaps. They feel really nice but I definitely prefer by Noppoo choc mini to it because of the POM caps and the objectively perfect layout and the orgasmic blue switches.
Until I use that magicforce because then I fall in love with it.
Until I go back to the noppoo.
I swap back and fourth all the time they're both always on my desk but I just want my SHIT TO FUCKING MATCH.
p.s. Choc Minis are cheap as fuck on newegg right now.

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>>61297574
May I introduce to the tip-top meme: The Tada68.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/no-its-good-really/32807055607.html?

>>61296711
Model M2 aren't that bad as they make it sound. If you can solder, you simply can replace the two capacitors that gave it the bad fame.
BTW, does those guys offer international shipping?

I know everyone in this thread will hate me.

I want a RGB w/ software control mechanical keyboard. Preferred brown or red switches.
From $100-$140 range.

It's been a tossup between the k70 and Strafe for me, whichever has a good sale first really.

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Would these be compatible with gateron switches?

>>61297870
Get the k65, mate. I can attest to how good it is, if that's the type of keyboard you want.

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>>61296058
>$80 for a numpad

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>>61297943
>inb4 its fully programmable so its basically a full size keyboard

>>61297888
>recommending Corsair shit, especially now

gross

>>61297870
You could just get a Ducky Shine, but if you really want software control, you'd have to get a Ducky Shine 6.

>>61297883
Nope. Those are only compatible with razer switches, so you're gonna have to buy something else

>>61297888
the k65 is $170 on amazon, where the k70 is $140 and I really like having a numpad.

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I asked few threads back but go no response: where do I buy NovaTouch TKL? I want topre+cherrymx stems.

Where can I find it?

>>61298052
It could be a keyer?

>>61298085
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Good luck fag

Im looking for a keyboard around $40 with brown switches, whats the best keyboard to get?

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>>61298052

>he doesn't have numpad that also works as a mini-planck

>>61298100
http://www.amazon.in/Tvse-Gold-Usb-Bharat-Keyboard/dp/B00U126ZGA

>>61298085

Supposedly, no one bought them, and then they all died.

>>61298100
MagicForce 68 with Gateron Browns.

>>61298070
Thanks for the reply, I got my answer from google though.

>>61297767
That's 65% not ten key less :/

>>61298116
Steno would make sense on it, but full qwerty throught layers? Is dumb as fuck.

>>61298142
Is it better than this one? https://www.amazon.com/Velocifire-Mechanical-Keyboard-Illuminated-Anti-ghosting/dp/B071W16NVZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499653148&sr=8-1&keywords=Tkl78

>>61297870
http://www.gearbest.com/keyboards/pp_624879.html

>>61298100
Drevo Gamr.

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>>61297943
That's cute anon. Wait till you see this!

>>61297943
>$80
Where the fuck are you looking, it's $60 normally.

>>61298169
>OUTEMU BROWN SWITCHES: Offer the best tactile typing experience. As well being ever so slightly quieter, fitting for office use.

Oh yea, night and day difference. People's favorite brown switch is Gateron.

>>61295306
>>61295473
>>61295720
>>61296042
>>61296163
>>61296876
>>61297150
>>61297259
>>61297767
>>61297883
>>61298085
>>61298252
>not a ibm model m13
disgusting

>>61297574
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plum87-gateron-mx-brown-blue-mechanical-keyboard-RGB-backlit-TKL-gaming-keyboard-PBT-keycap-87-tenkeyless/32598358025.html

>>61298512
see >>61298511

>>61298167
I think it only has one layer. It's marketed as a fully programmable 24 Planck that can be used as a "gamepad" like those Razer palm things.

>>61298511
>M13
not the superior M15
what kind of plebs do you think we are?

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>Budget
up to ~$150
>Location (continent at least)
europe
>Preferred switch type
cherry blue
>Keycap material
PBT
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
full or TKL
>Build quality
no flexing
>Backlight
no
>ARM processor running nonfree software, programmable macros, numpad calculator and other unnecessary """features"""
pls no

anybody know if this one is good?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GX4O412/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2DTHOTMN9DADS&colid=2RL4B0MIJK2F6

>>61298511
quit spamming. it's against the rules.

>>61298575
for that price, fuck no

>>61298169
>>61298508
gateron brown is considered superior to cherry brown but not many people have had first-hand experience with both outemu and gateron to be able to compare them.

https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/tactile/outemu-brown/

https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/tactile/gateron-brown/

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>>61298566
Filco or Leopold

>>61297621
link?

>>61298566
You can get the basic ducky keyboards for 80€, or the PBT versions for 99€

im a poorfag.
does this look alright?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9W13S03614

>>61298605
>>61298508
Thanks I'll see if I can get a magicforce 68 with led on prime day

>>61298648
That was the cheapest mechanical keyboard back in the day (2015) which made it very popular among the poorfags. Of course now days you can get mechanical keyboards for like 5 bucks

>>61298648
>Lolita Spyder
Holy shit, yes. Get it. It used to be a staple in these threads a few years back. It's still good.

>>61298605
>linking Input Club

Next you're gonna tell us that Gateron switches are shit and that Kalih switches are the greatest switch ever made, please buy them goyim, we're not praising these switches because we have a deal with Kalih, goy.

>>61298606
>Filco
couldn't find any with PBT keys
>Leopold
I prefer the legends to be printed on the top of the keys or not at all

>>61298639
>basic
what do you mean?

>>61298648
Just be like the other guy in the thread and get a MagicForce or Plum.

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>>61298099
>>61298132
when did /mkg/ turn to shit? I asked for help and all I got was shitposts from a pre-pubescent retards.

>>61298694
massdrop has the best deal if you're in burgerland and if you're ok with waiting a while for delivery, $40 for magicforce gateron version, the $40 magicforce on amazon has outemu switches

>>61298721
outemu is underrated as hell, almost no one complains about outemu, some of the gateron praise is as silly as when people would praise cherry over all other switch brands just a few years ago

>>61298750
>Posts retarded shit
>Gets shitposts as responses
>Complains no one is taking him seriously
Next you're gonna tell me that you were only pretending to be retarded

Just bought a KUL ES-87 with brown switches as my first mechanical keyboard.

I did good? How much I fucked up?

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>>61298750
>when did /mkg/ turn to shit?

>>61298720
thank you anon

>>61298750
You're the only one turning /mkg/ to shit because you can't do a basic Google search.

NovaTouch is dead, now fuck off.

>>61298764
>people would praise cherry over all other switch brands just a few years ago

You can blame Cherry for that.

>>61298728
They have Leopolds with top printed keycaps.
You know what I think you're a troll. This is your type of keyboard:
http://www.autismenabled.com/p-greystone-bigkeys-lx-keyboard.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxceKm9_91AIVT1YNCh0yoAT2EAkYAyABEgJoovD_BwE

>>61298764
How long does massdrop usually take to ship?

>>61298808
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=37&switch=3&size=&led=none&capmat=2&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on
there are no full or TKL leopolds with top printed keycaps

>>61298835
Get ready to wait; we're talking China-waiting times here. Or you might get lucky and they might have them ready to go.

Just be happy you're not participating in a groupbuy.

>>61298835
Well you have to wait for it to actually drop. They have regular shipping times, but it could be months before they actually receive the item from the manufacturer.

>>61298836
Yes
https://www.candykeys.com/leopold-international-iso/
There
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/leopold/leopold_7/?page=2
Are
https://www.getdigital.eu/Leopold-Keyboard.html
You
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leopold-FC900R-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-Click-Double-Shot-LED-/281800109896?hash=item419c986f48:g:HCYAAOSwsB9V9070
Moron

Also if you're location is in Europe why are you buying from a North American distributor. That's a really retarded thing to do.

>>61298542
>M15
>beige
>no track clit
"no"

>>61298585
quit being autistic when someone tells you your 60% keyboards look like shit and feel like shit

>>61298926
none of the ones you posted meet my criteria
>Also if you're location is in Europe why are you buying from a North American distributor.
I thought that mechanicalkeyboards.com had the largest collection
>That's a really retarded thing to do.
yes it is, thanks for pointing that out

>>61298955
>another snobby up-his-ass Model M poster

Oh boy, here we go again.

>>61299091
>none of the ones you posted meet my criteria
what do you mean?
>Located in Europe
>Cherry Blue
>PBT Keycaps
>ANSI (ignore the stock images)
>Full size
>Excellent build quality with no flexing
>No backlight
>No other features
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/fc980m-black-ansi-mx-blue_58/
Or is there some other feature you forgot to mention?

>>61299207
it has a fucking numpad
that's not even TKL, let alone a normal keyboard
I'll add this
>Layout
standard

I realize that this might be nitpicking, but I want to make sure there are no better options before I buy Ducky One (despite the fact that I'll never use it's """features""")

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>>61299287
Then just get a model M. With that budget you can even get a custom one from unicomp

>>61299315
I'll think about it when I wake up

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>>61299348
The model M is tough enough that you can kill people with it. Its a very heavy keyboard so if you want something light get some chink shit keyboard instead or look for the rare SSKs

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>>61299399
oops thats just some hipster model M the ssk is a tkl

>>61298728
>couldn't find any with PBT keys
your requirements are basic as fuck you're just being retarded. buy the keycaps separate, the default keycaps are usually shitty oem profile shit even if they're pbt

>>61299444
nice trips, but leopold uses thicc cherry profile PBT on all their new keyboards

>>61299469
yeah but FC750R is like $170 + burger shipping

>>61299497
not in my sweet country of America where we can buy stuff directly from the chinks

>>61299399
>>61299411
>tfw you will never will be able to buy these keyboards

>>61298566
how about this one and stop being a retarded fag about the ARM processor

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/IKBC-C87-TKL-mechanical-keyboard-tenkeyless-C-87-PBT-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-brown-blue-87/32580388291.html

>>61299512
not leopold FC750R, not for cheap

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>>61299522
that small one is just a normal model m that some hipster cut down

>>61299570
we did it reddit!

>>61299615
Even worse it was actually done by some fag on /g/ then posted on geekhack.

Does anyone who knows some recycling center in the Manhattan area who carries keyboards?

>>61299615
>>61299633
At least didnt harmed a old model m.

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Can get a Corsair Vengeance K65 on sale for 90 LeafBux right now.

I want to try reds and I only like TKL boards so I think I might do it, it's pretty hard to get TKL for a decent price in Canada.

>>61299771
fucking awful

>>61299771
Prime day starts in a couple hours. Can't you buy something from US amazon?

>>61299824
>prime day
>anything good on sale ever

>>61299771
reds aren't bad, but they are not my favorite switches at all... after using reds for a couple years and switching to greens and blues (pok3r and ducky one tkl respectively) I wont go back... but i did just order a hhkb so we'll see if i stay cherry mx or go topre... anywho, the vengeance isnt a bad board at all, but imo the ducky one tkl is better

>>61299892
this

>>61299892
I know the inaugural Prime Day sale was a dumpster fire, but what about subsequent sales?

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Finally got my first Ducky keyboard. Got it for $169 canadian yen or about $130USD. Not bad for an RGB keyboard with stock PBT keycaps.

>>61299824
If I wanted to spend more like $300 Canadian I could definitely get something better from the US somewhere but it's a pain in the ass and you can get a nasty surprise on the duty, shipping and tax compared to buying from Canadian stores, and a much bigger hassle if you need to return.

>>61299933
I'm been using a ducky shine 3 TKL with browns for about a year, was my first experience with mechs, I don't mind them but I think I would like reds from what I read about them.. hard to know until you actually use them for a while and get used to them though, I don't think I would even be able to tell from a switch tester and there's nowhere locally here to try them so I figure the vengeance is a fairly cheap way to give reds a try and if I hate it I could probably even sell it locally for the 90 bucks it's on sale for now.

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>>61299970
>$130 for a keyboard

>>61299972
don't get a fucking corsair, it's shit and lol at thinking about reselling it, no one wants a used corsair, and the second hand market is flooded with people trying to get rid of their used corsairs

get a decent chinkboard or get a $30 cheap ass one because it's not like they're going to fuck up something as simple as a linear red switch clone compared to cherry's scratchy shit

>>61299972
I liked reds for a long time, so hey if you wanna give it a shot I say go for it...

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>>61299092
>its another hipster 60% keyboard user who buys from a chink brand from massdrop that you never heard of before

>>61300167
>continues to be an elitist prick, further proving my post

Please continue, I'd like to see you dig a deeper hole for yourself.

Filco Majestouch Convertible 2 vs Varmilo VB87M vs Drevo Excalibur vs Drevo Calibur. Any thoughts? The Filco is really the design I want, except with LEDs, but I'm thinking it's probably not worth the money unless there's something shitty about the others.

>>61300437
Dumb 60 percenter.

>>61300695
>2017
>Giant ego cause a 2kro glorified membrane keyboard
Dumb M poster

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>>61300865
>model m
>membrane

>>61300865
>he fell for the 2KRO meme
Dumb no F key poster.

>>61300928
>hurr durr

>>61300913
it literally has a membrane

>>61300695
>>61300913
>>61301033

Oh nice, you caught someone else's bait while I was away. Keep flailing for me, it's entertaining. I'll check up on you tomorrow when you're done making a retard of yourself. Also, spring boards are a giant waste of money that give a shitty meme feeling when you type; that should sate your retardation.

Going to ask anyway but I'm pretty sure I can't find a better deal than the Magicforce 68 with gateron browns for 40 bucks right?

>>61300667
excalibur isn't wireless

>>61301205
Where did you find that?

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About to buy a Model F, what amount of rollover do they have? I play a lot of CSGO so I need to be able to hold down modifier keys, use the WSAD keys and maybe a few other keys at once. Also is it a bunch of hassle to convert them to PS/2 or USB?

>>61301205
it's a good one but keep in mind the price of aftermarket keycaps ($30-35 for thick pbt cherry profile). there are a few alternatives to keep in mind like
>noppoo choc mini with gateron browns, POM keycaps, $60 from newegg
>plum84 with gateron browns, PBT keycaps, programmable, white backlit, $70 from aliexpress
>plum87 with gateron browns, PBT keycaps, programmable, $93 from aliexpress

>>61301239
massdrop

>>61301285
On massdrop it ships on september 26th, if waiting over 3 months is worth it to you, then do it.

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>have to make an account to view assdrop

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>>61301391
>You have to wait literal months before you actually receive your item

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So
Poker 2 or Poker 3?
Is the Poker 3's alu case worth the extra dough?

>>61301523
Metal cases are meme. All they do is make the keyboard sound like shit when you type on it.

https://www.amazon.de/Cherry-G80-3000LSCDE-2-Tastatur-deutsches-Tastaturlayout/dp/B000NDD524/ref=pd_sbs_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=241XXVNNMT0B5ZRBBD2G

Is this a good buy? It has Cherry MX Blue switches.

Are genuine Cherry keyboards good quality or are their switches the only good thing?

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>Plum 84
>-35g Electrostatic Capacitive switch (Topre clone)
How's this clone switch?
Also: Cannot be sure if this board look ugly or just retro as fuck.

>>61301658
Cherry keyboards are trash, for that money just buy a Unicomp.

What keyboard has the best brown switches for around $50?

>>61301762
Drevo Excalibur or Drevo Gamr. Excalibur would be better if you are willing to pay just a bit more money.

>>61301693
I love the look of that board. If it wasn't torpe and had a removable cord I would have bought it.

Are blue switches decent for gaming?

>>61301816
>removable
Meant mini usb.

Just got this for $41 is it a good deal? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGEZNAE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>>61301906
Any switch is fine for gaming. People might try and lead you to believe blues are bad because the reset point is higher than the actuation point, but it's just memes. I've been gaming on buckling springs since forever with no issue.

>>61301693
I have one, it's very quiet and light to type on. It's a linear switch, although you can swap in heavier domes if you want.

>>61301816
It has a removable mini USB cord?

>>61301277
>Model F
>PS/2
Pick one.

>>61301985
>buy something
>then ask if its good
?

>>61301998
So how do I get it to work on a modern system?

>>61302000
Not an argument

>Budget
100$

>Location
USA

>Preferred switch type
Quiet ones, but besides that no real preference.

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
60% - 100%

>Backlight
White preferably, but if that's not an option then none.

Thanks /mkg/.

>>61301985
Yes

>>61301285
The plum84 looks like a good value, thanks for the suggestion.

I can't see myself waiting 3 months for a Magicforce from massdrop.

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Anyone know how long mechanicalkeyboards dot com usually takes to reply to their email (or if they even do)? I asked a question on their email form thing, I didn't get a confirmation email or anything though, just the green tick.

>Budget
>Location (continent at least)
Philippines (Only popular brands are available Ducky, Corsair, CM on shelf)
>Preferred switch type
MX Blue
>Layout
iso
>Form factor
10kl
>Backlight
doesn't matter none or rgb
>Previous/current keyboards
CM Quickfire tk

>>61302773
forgot budget but around 100$ more or less

And MUST HAVE standard keys especially the bottom row since I plan on getting a cherry profile keyset

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My colleague wanted a cheap full size mech so I reccomended a Donkey (so I could try it out too), it finally arrived after 6 weeks.
Quality is good, he's very happy overall, all leds work, gateron browns are VERY nice compared to cherry browns. Only bad thing is they dun goofed with the two rubber feet, one is way thinner than the other so he gonna have to remove/replace both. Also the manual is in chinkrunes only.

>>61302701
If it's order stuff, then usually within a few days. If it's some random question not part of an order, then like a week, week-and-a-half last time I had to bug them about something.

>>61299686
Pls respond ;_;

>>61302011
Buy a converter from Orihalcon on Deskthority or put in an xwhatsit controller

I just got a tada69 with browns

what can I do to make it better than it already is

>>61302980
>browns

>>61303010
Whats the matter with browns?

>>61302980
Its shit. Bin it

>>61303194
Nothing wrong with browns. Just ignore that.

>>61303194
Yes there are problems with Cherry brown.
But Tada68 has Gateron brown, which is great!
Ignore that low-level troll.(

>>61302980
Re-program the keys.
Change the Capslock to Control or, better yet, Hyper.
Google "Hyper key". Trust me. It will change your computing life.

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Anyone has an opinion on these Mistel Barocco Keyboards? I can get one 30% off ($110) from a local place simply because mech keyboards are not popular where I live.

>>61303689
Saw this, also interested. It's the first split design that doesn't look fucking retarded.

Shame about the lack of F-row though :/

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so whats you're excuse for not owning a james donkly mkg??

>>61303805
I was honestly kind of interested since its the only board I could find with gat yellows, but the design is so ugly to me I couldn't
I want yellow switches, not a yellow transformer

>>61303831
Tada68 has gat yellows, but why would you want those?

https://m.imgur.com/t/mechanicalkeyboards/KBHoi
Why we arent talking about this?

>>61303990
>kickstarter
Go fuck yourself.

>>61304006
It failed anyways.
That guy should sell his patent to gateron.

>>61304087
What's the story with it? Looks like a pretty neat idea, but I doubt it felt like a true buckling spring to type on.

Redpill me on mechanical keyboards.

Why are they better than your regular 10 bucks logitech?

>>61304146
A guy designed a discrete switch with a buckling spring cause Unicomps are fags that dont carry 60% keyboards or at least a matrix with NKRO.
He settled a kikestarter to fund the build, but it failed.
Probably it will ever feel like a Model M, but also it wouldnt be that different. The tactibility is reported as the same.
He should offer his patent to gateron. Is a neat idea.

>>61298157

It has all the functionality of a TKL except it's not fuckhuge.

TKL is DEAD

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>>61304157
Keys go up and down on metal springs rather than rubber "springs".
They feel nice to use and that's about it. Some people really enjoy this and are willing to pay extra for the improved quality of life.

>>61304229
Stop commenting, some of us want a fucking F row.

>>61304157
Go to a store and try some yourself, if you aren't that impressed by them then congrats you don't need to sink $100's into this pointless hobby.

>>61304293

pls no

>>61304157
Just buy a $10 mechanical keyboard, that way if you don't like it you can throw it away

>>61295361
Yay, Reddit's here!

>>61304293
You already have an f row in layers. Fact.

>>61304293
THEN GO BUY A FUCKING TKL YOU AUTISTIC CUNT AND STOP SPAMMING THESE THREADS WITH YOUR F ROW BULLSHIT OR ILL PUT ALL 12 OF THEM UP UR DICK SHAFT YOU LITTLE FUCK.

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>>61304813
you gonna make it m8?

What is 35g, 45g, 55g, and 65g anon?
Which is better?

>>61299988
I bought HHKB2 for $220 and paid $200 extra for shipping, delivery and custom.
$440 :}

>>61304945

The one you like best. No way to findout without trying different switch types and weights

>>61304972

fuck that noise, I picked one up in Japan for like 19k yen, whatever that is in burgerbucks, $160 or something? why pay so much :(

>>61304945
35g is linear, 45g is fairly tactile but very smooth, 55g is heavy and tactile and 65g is like a finger workout

>>61295256
I'm going to get a Ducky One with PBT caps, should I pay 10 dollars more for blue backlighting?

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What is your excuse for not owning Novatouch TKL?

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>>61305668
got mine w/o the backlights. seems to work fine

>>61305441
Thanks anon, I should go with 45g then

>>61304945
>>61305441

wut

>Budget
~100$
>Location (continent at least)
Poland
>Preferred switch type
cherry browns or reds if necessary
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
just not rgb
>Previous/current keyboards
have sidewinder x4 currently and would like to finally switch to mechanical one

>>61306070

>100%

don't do it

>>61301816
there's this one, shouldn't be too hard to mod the usb port

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9W13T36059

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Just snapped up this badboy in its Matias Click form, along with some blank keycaps for it. Pay close attention to its full F-key row.

How did I do?

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>>61306260
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

just kidding I actually quite like it. You know what F keys are great for? binding various functions to without having to remap any other keys you're already used to using another way :-D I wonder why that bothers people

>>61303831
this has gateron yellow too

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plum87-gateron-mx-brown-blue-mechanical-keyboard-RGB-backlit-TKL-gaming-keyboard-PBT-keycap-87-tenkeyless/32598358025.html

i cleaned my IBM model M and now when i press shift_L it also registers backspace
and when i press shift_R it sometimes registers enter

>>61303990
>Patent is pending!
patents are so gay sometimes, neither the buckling spring mechanism nor the discrete switch is an invention, but combine the two and you have an """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""invention""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

>>61306329
what did i do wrong
how can i fix it ?

>>61306346
1.) tell us *how* you cleaned it, not just that you cleaned it.
2.) what model of model M is it
3.) can i buy any weed from you?

>>61306422
>can i buy any weed from you?
Sure, what's your name, address and social security number?

>>61306422
took all the keys and keycaps of and gave them a wash
and took the top cover off and went over the barrel plate with a towel
and went over everything with a bit of pressured air
let it dry overnight
and blew all the water out of the keys

>>61306505
might just need to dry some more

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>>61306422
>>61306505

>>61306329
Probably some gunk got in under the barrel plate when you were cleaning it after you removed the keys. Let it dry another few days without using it. If it keeps it up after that, time to spend a few bucks on some bolt-modding supplies.

>>61306537
>>61306626
time to go back to my old keyboard i guess

>>61306626
i have never heart of bolt-modding do you have some info ?

>>61305748
They've been discontinued.
Besides microcenter has topre keyboards now, and honestly they don't feel all that great

>>61306736
Don't bother. It sounds like you're a retard. Stick with rubber domes. Mechanical keyboards are too complicated for you.

>>61302230
Since no one recommended you a keyboard, I'll just recommend you look at the Tada68 and get it in any switch variant but blue or green.

>>61302230
Just got a Rantopad MXX that I'm very happy with, comes with gaterons which are very nice linear switches
I got RGB but if I'm not mistaken there's an option for white/no leds on Amazon
Also 80$

>>61306260

>Function Row
>Board the size of a small car

0/10 you done awful

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>>61304813
>>61304313
>mfw I spend several hours shitposting and now the entire thread is traumatised
That post wasn't even me guys, it was some random anon who wants an F row

>>61306070
bump

>>61306070
cherry g80

>>61306070
HHKB

>anon suggested I suggest to kbdfans they sell DSA spacebars
>I sent an email
"Thank you for your advice. I will make comments with the factory. The China post is cheap, but it is very slow and lost. There is no compensation"

I have autism, is this corporate-speak for "we will keep your advice on file", i.e. "don't expect anything"? Also should I reply, emphasizing that "very slow and lost" is just fine for a $2-3 keycap, or just let them do their thing?

Sometime I feel like I should just start posting on /r9k/

>>61308070
i interpret it as they'll talk to the factory and see if they can make extra spacebars so kbdfans can sell them separately. and just let them do their thing with the shipping

>>61308070
>corporate-speak
They are Taiwan based, it's indecipherable chink speak.

>>61308207
Chink corporate speak, probably only behind chink legalese in terms of incomprehensibility

>>61298619
keybr.com

>>61302980
get some meme colored keycaps

https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/npkc-dye-sub-keycaps-esc-enter-spacebar

>>61308403
What is this shit?

I type the first character, it goes red, then nothing else happens?

>>61295256
I'm trying to find a full-sized ISO keyboard with Spanish symbols (preferably backlit)

>>61308529
type the correct character

>>61308544
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/products/cherry-mx-keycap/iso-layout-keycap-set/

these guys and a few other people will let you pick by locale

>>61308544

Why would you want F keys? It's 2017 man.

>>61308642
Why would I purposely gimp my keyboard?

>>61308642
for binding functions you big faggot

>>61308544
Filco has a couple keyboards, but none of theirs are backlight
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&path=mechanical+keyboards&lan=Spanish&ss=de&rtv=100

>>61308698
>>61308544
it might be easier to find the keyboard that you like, and then buy the keycaps separate, if you're going nor '~' keys you could maybe even just get a regular ISO set and buy individual keys for latin charset

Do I /need/ a keycap puller to not damage them?

>>61308760
no a paper clip is fine

>>61308682
>>61308693

The F row is fucking meters from the home row, you'd be as well as buying a gaymer mouse for your wow macros

>>61308760
no but it's a lot less hassle

bend a metal wire into the shape of a wire keycap puller or use dental floss or something

>>61308922
bitches don't know about my 75% layout

>>61308900
>>61308941

>>61308900
I'm a man with hands proportional to my body so I have no trouble at all spanning the height and width of my 100% with ease.
If I were a dainty trap with carpal tunnel and severe food allergens I would probably understand where you are coming from.

>>61308965
you're a big guy

>>61309027
I was lying :( I'm only 4 foot tall but my hands are 2x2 foot squares. im' a freak

>>61308760
If you're gentle it's usually fine. I'd be careful about doing something like, for example, pulling ABS plastic keys from Alps switches though, they are really stuck on there and are very brittle plastic.

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James Donkey has some pretty decent soldering.

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>>61308820
I'm /diy/ now

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>>61309372

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I spilt water on my ducky one being a drunken retard and now the bottom left keys are fucked, I was going to get a lolita spyder replacement as I've heard enough good things about them but found this cheaper with a backlight

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HBEMLXQ/

UK layout mechanicals with backlights are all "gamer" branded with an inflated price, anyone heard of this keyboard before, opinions?

>>61310115
looks like an offbrand MF. UK is a dark place jeez

>>61310115

At that price consider a Magiforce, it's much less cringe, you can pick them up from around £30

>>61310165

With a UK layout; where?

>>61310201

Oh, UK layout. Didn't see that the first time

Go ANSI and never look back

>>61310382

Yeah that's the thing, I'm not against switching but I'd need to buy custom keycaps too and I can't decide on which to get
Hopefully this one isn't a mess, it should tide me over until I find a sale or something

Looking for a cheap backlit mechanical keyboard (red or brown switches).
I'm looking at these two right now:

https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlight-Switches/dp/B0727QLY2F/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499724937&sr=8-1&keywords=patriot+viper+v730

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010M53SLU/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i16?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B010M53SLU&pd_rd_r=PFE9BP3Q4R1EZJ41J3B1&pd_rd_w=qeSWf&pd_rd_wg=xQ55o&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=PZ06F5F5XA8JCX9PZAYZ&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb&pf_rd_i=desktop&th=1

Which would /g/ prefer?
Or is there a better option in that price range altogether?

Prime day starts in a couple hours. Any deals you guys are waiting for. I hope the magicforces with gaterons go on sale again cause I need a small 60-65% keyboard for 40 bucks. I know massdrop has them, but I'm not waiting till october to get them.

I'm doing a test fit before I solder all the switches into my custom board.
For some reason, my stabilized keys are taller than the rest of my keys. Anyone know what gives? I'm using DSA keycaps if that helps.

>>61311691
that is indeed strange, DSA should be more or less uniform. Lets have more info about the board, chasis, caps, etc.

>>61311691
>>61311719
Are these DSA keycaps from pmk/SP

>>61311691
make sure you're mounting them correctly

>>61305751
>w in layer
nice keyboard, too bad you're a fuck

>>61311764
(poster above you)
my understanding is SP keycaps are the defacto standard and should be expected to have uniform height, idk if this is the same with pmk, have you had experience?

>>61311811
lol... what?

>>61311719
I just realized I bought plate mount stabilizers and was putting them on the PCB

>>61311811
not sure what you mean. like why don't I have dope WASD keys? I don't play any games my man, I just type code and cry into my xanga.

>>61311837
ah yeah, depending on the type of board and stabilizer they will not be level.

>>61295256
Tesoro products is good?
Or I need to choose anithing else?

>>61311691
>>61311865
>>61311837
Actually just checked the pictures.
I ordered plate mount but I think I got pcb mount.
They don't have the sort of box shape around the cherry mount like in the pictures

Well, these are the parts I bought
Stabilizers: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Transparent-Black-PCB-Plate-Stabilizers-for-Custom-Mechanical-Keyboard-gh60-xd64-xd60-xd84-eepw84-tada68-zz96/32817959897.html
Plate: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/60-Aluminum-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plate-support-xd60-xd64-gh60-silver-color/32814937970.html
PCB: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/xd60-xd64-Custom-Mechanical-Keyboard-Kit-up-tp-64-keys-Supports-TKG-TOOLS-Underglow-RGB-PCB/32814945677.html
Keycaps: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/blank-PBT-keycaps-dsa-profile-for-wried-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-104keys-87keys-filco-ducky-gass/32678368635.html

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I want this keyboard. I want to fuck this keyboard.

>>61311946
Then get one. Its only 115 bucks

>>61311946
>>61311963
leopolds look really nice. I want a boring beige one

>>61311963
FUCKING WHERE

FUCKING ASSWIPE

>>61312086
Reverse image search anon. Have some faith in google
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1404
They even have more
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=37&switch=&size=Tenkeyless&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

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>>61312086
>>61312132
forgot image, but still use google

>>61312132
>(Red Cherry MX)

who the fuck even uses linear switches what's the point except for gaymen

>>61312232
Normal people. Despite what you hear on reddit the most popular mechanical switches are linear

>>61312257
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2vTStG6Yys

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>>61312232
you are like a little baby

watch this

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>>61312434
>Only 6 different switches
watch this

Anyone thinking about the whitefox kickstarter or is it just a meme? I've wanted one since I first saw them, and now they are coming back. I'm not too sure about the new funky switches, although I do want to go back to linear.

Thing is though, I've also been wanting both function and arrow keys. Currently have a 60% which is fine, but I miss the arrow and function keys more than I expected. Whitefox has arrow keys, but no function keys.

What do you guys think? What are some good 75% keyboards I could look at instead?

>>61312521
KBD75, YMD75

>>61311946

>F KEYS

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>>61312887
you've been here all day honestly I'm just impressed.

>>61312232
I love my gay reds, they just feel so buttery smooth for typing and anything else

I put new keycaps on my poker and now i make more errors typing

wtf

Just finished soldering my first keyboard, holy shit I can't solder at all. Thankfully every key works seemingly enough.
>>61311923
I probably wasn't pushing them onto the keyswitches hard enough. I rebuilt the keyboard and now they're fine.

>>61314087

something i've found helpful is to have a big flat rectangle of Styrofoam lying around. I can press whatever I'm soldering down into it while I put pressure on the PCB. helping hands clips are nice too but not as nice for stuff down flat.