/mkg/ Mechanical Keyboard General

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second for overpriced meme peripherial

>>55586406
lmao

>>55586418
Its alright if you dont understand we dont care but would be nice of you just make another thread or something to cry about it

My Filco Majestouch 2 red switch keyboard just arrived as my first time mechanical keyboard, its an solid feeling mechnical keyboard, not sure if thats worth the £120

>>55586889
Good choice IMO. You'll see its value in time, or at least I did with my first mech.

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>>55586889
now you can pimp it with some awesome keycaps

yo /g/ i've been looking into getting a mechanical keyboard since april last year, but i haven't because i forgot

I was originally thinking of getting a CM quickfire tk, but the price went from $130 to $160 in like 1 day last august

>Budget
around $150~200nzd
>Location (continent at least)
NZ (pricespy.co.nz)
>Preferred switch type
cherry blue > red > brown
>Layout
I don't know
>Form factor
Full size pref. 10keyless is ok
>Backlight
would be nice
>Previous/current keyboards
I am literally using a keyboard that has "Made for Windows 98" written on the box, and it came with a floppy disk (which I can only assume contained the drivers for media buttons). Literally anything would be an upgrade

>>55587570
Advice: Don't buy keyboards advertised as gaming keyboards.

>>55587264
Would changing the keycaps just mean changing the looks of your keyboard?

is it still worth it to buy a filco

Is a mechanical keyboard better in )-Rings or without them?

>>55587737
and the feel depending on what keycaps you get

>>55587970
What type of keycaps does the Filco Majestouch 2 use? I can't seem to find information for this anywhere

>>55588001
thin abs with pad printing
a clear protective coat is applied over the entire keycap
they're a satin smooth texture

>>55588025
thats a good thing right?

>>55586385
Place to buy SA keycaps that aren't sold out?

>>55588037
no

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>>55588037
most would say no
it's just cheap

>>55588038
http://www.keyboardco.com/product/double_shot_filco_104_key_usa_keyset.asp

>>55588080
my Filco Majestouch 2 came with a ps/2 port, would it be better if I used that adapter? I heard that uising ps/2 is better than usb

>>55588089
It costed me £120 and it gives me a shitty keycap, why did people recommend the keyboard then?

>>55588089
>http://www.keyboardco.com/product/double_shot_filco_104_key_usa_keyset.asp
>Out Of Stock
m8.. I

>>55588142
All it does in practice is make the connector twice as long.

>>55588161
i haven't found another board that is the same quality besides topre
mostly every board in the same price range uses the same type of keycaps anyway
there's nothing really wrong with them

>>55588211
that is literally the only place you will find SA outside of qroup buys, and it's not sculpted
they have ISO sets in stock if you need some special snowflake yuropean layout

>Budget
200€ max
>Location
Finland
>Pref switches
Cherry mx blue
>Layout
don't care as long as i have muh scandinavian elf runes on it
>Form factor
Tkl preferred but fullsize is acceptable
>Backlight
RGB would be nice to match the orange leds on my mouse and pc
>Previous keynoards
A microsoft ergo keyboard i cant remember the exact model and various laptop keyboards.

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I need

>Cherry MX Green
>ANSI with Numpad
>No Backlighting
>PBT Keycaps

I'm in the US and down to pay whatever.

>>55588654
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-108-keyboard
how long do you want to wait

So quick question im buying a keyboard from China http://www.yoycart.com/Product/42150738895/# and it says that the color classification is black blue axis what does it mean?

>>55586406
>>55586418
i dont understand why people make posts like this
is this your way of saying you appreciate rsi or are you too poor to afford one and have to start an inferiority complex

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>>55588889
pic related is the keyboard if you don't want to click on the link

>>55588949
hold on now most good mechanical keyboards can be had for 50-60 bucks with genuine cherry mechanical switches. Its just that some of these custom 60% keyboards cost like 200 dollars which i just don't understand.

>>55588654
>Cherry MX green
just get a model m dawg

>>55588984
I think theres a cheaper option on taobao. Most shipping is 110rmb but if u contact the seller directly and ask it should be cheaper. Also is there chink text. They probably used a shit translator

>>55588984
>black shaft
>CF the keyboard LOL

kek

>that arrow cluster and numpad

nope

>>55589009
>60% keyboards cost like 200 dollars
this makes me cringe
along with a certain rubber dome brand that costs $270+

Just copped https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ICZC7Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
gonna paint it. Any suggestions on how to?

>100$-200$
>UK
>Red or Blue (have only ever used blue previously)
>Preferrably with no numpad
>White LEDs
>Previously used Corsair K75 with blues and loved it.

Looking at getting the K60 for the no numpad feature. Media player controls are a big thing for me.

The K75 is great and I loved it, but I'm after something that's a bit better looking that would go well with my current black and white set-up

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>typing on shitty Logitech keyboard at mother's house all day
>coming back home to this
The difference is enormous

>>55589009

>good
>cherry

*tips gaterons*

Is there a reason (some) keyboards don't come with lubed stabilizers, other than cost cutting? My Das Memeboard came with squeaky stabilized keys out of the box, and lubing was a pain in the ass since I didn't take the case off (voids warranty).

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>this is the last round
>granite will never run again
>after this I'm done

Topo keko.
http://matt3o.com/the-future-of-granite/

https://www.originativeco.com/products/modern-beige

Should I buy, does any hardcore mkg nerd have some kind of caps that are similar, so I know what I'm actually spending money on?

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>>55590166
do it

>>55588654
Just buy something normal, get some caps, turn any backlighting off if necessary, and hey presto!

>>55590556
is that the one made in mexico?

>>55590623
No it's a painted Model M lexmark with a custom made industrial replica black badge.

>>55589147
well you're paying for a custom board and more or less exclusivity but considering that almost all 60% are about $100 i guess you can still argue those are too expensive comparatively to those $50-60 boards
>>55589147
hhkbs were $200 for the longest time recently bumped up to $230
don't knock topre until you've tried it
not being able to afford a keyboard doesn't make it bad

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/272308260658?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Buy my keyboard

>>55588949
You do realise your own 4chan right? Where the solid majority of threads are 80% shit posting?

>>55590702
give me free shipping to Sweden and ill buy it for 50 dollars

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pure love.

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>>55586385
what is the name of that dress?

>>55590748
Where'd you get those caps m8?

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I dont even slav runes

>>55590556
Holy shit, that's fucking awesome. Would buy in a heartbeat

>>55590857
What keyboard is this? Been seeing them, don't know what they're called. Would love to have this plus some english/cyrillic key caps.

>>55590899
Ty mate, it isn't completely finished yet. I'm going to need to sand some of the plastic underneath the badge so it sits flush to the case

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>>55590911
Just a Nixeus Moda / Noppoo lolita that I painted white and replaced switches. You can find factory white lolitas tho, but they only come with kailh switches.

>>55590970
Looked em up. Damn those are nice, pretty damn affordable too. Very cool.

>>55590827

ukkeycaps

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I'm prepared to get laughed at.

>Budget
$70 - $80

>Location
USA

>Preferred switch type
Blue is ideal.

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
TenKeyless

>Backlight
I would really like them, but I feel is impossible in this price range.

>Previous/current keyboard
trash

The CM storm quickfire rapid seems perfect. Looks good, tenkeyless... but it doesn't have backlighting.

>>55586418
60€ are overpiced? How poor are you?

>>55591016
click click clack i'm a real gaymer/10

>>55591040
Thanks ;)

>>55591040
Since when are blue switches preferred by gaymurs.

>>55591033
you can get good mechs for much less then 60 euros aswell

I just received some brown switches for my first Mech keyboard. It's definitely louder than my membrane one, just curious is the brown switches bump supposed to be noticeable? Cause I can barely feel it.

>>55591150
Really? You must be mashing your keys! I have browns and can feel the bump quite clearly.

>>55590688
with that kind of money i can just buy an IBM model m ssk or even a model m 13 and have a real exclusive keyboard and not just some over priced hipster garbage

>>55591182
Exactly. HHKB is fucking garbage, idc what these retards say.

>>55591177
Well I don't type lightly. I'm guessing that's just because it's a habit from typing on membranes for so long?

>>55591177
you probably have gateron browns or type VERY lightly
almost everyone says the tactility in cherry browns is barley noticable

My PBT keycaps should be here today

my body is ready

>>55589601
Do you ever find yourself being like "fuck what key do I need again?"

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>>55591299
i don't think you would get blanks if you don't know where they keys are without looking at them

>>55591225
Could be, I have to adjust my typing. I say adjust, I mean learn to type properly and not just ram down my keys.

>>55591229
Defiantly cherrys, and I defiantly don't type _very_ lightly. I have o rings on my caps which stops me bottoming out, I have also been making more of an effort to type lighter. I'm not saying the bump is in your face, but I can defiantly feel it.

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>>55591363
Pretty much everyone can touch type but its nice to be able to look down and refresh your memory if you have a brain fart.

Or if you work from home and actually get into stressful situations that lead to you occasionally cocking up while typing because this needs to be done within 5 minutes before we send the sheet off to the batch masters and oh my fucking god why is it not working.

It's not some elite thing and it looks retarded.

>>55591299
Only when i need to input a long-ass password.

>>55591503
if you're on windows you could just open on screen keyboard if you need to "refresh your memory"

So which switch should I get if I want to feel the bump? I might return these browns.

>>55591550
quiet? Clears
Loud? Blues or the stiffer greens

>>55591540
yeah or you could like type "keyboard" into google

>>55591550
gateron browns gateron tactile clears/zealios or cherry clears

>>55591229
Or just an old board. Cherry browns used to be way more tactile than the ones sold currently. My old Filco feels more tactile than my gateron browns, while my new quickfire feels almost linear. Could also be related to switch position, as pretty much every backlit keyboard uses swtiches mounted upside down.

>>55591204
there is nothing wrong with high quality all metal construction for a 60% keyboard but anything more than $150 is just too much

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Does anyone have experience with the "CM Storm QuickFire TK" series? I have a tenkeyless chink brand right now from a few years back but I'm really missing the numpad. This thing seems ideal for me.

>>55591667
>gaymer font = stock keycaps are shit
>nonstandard bottom row = stock keycaps are nearly impossible to replace
>awful branding on the keyboard = D R O P P E D

>>55591667
nobody?

>>55592031
I use one at work, don't get it. The other guy was right, the stock caps are junk and they have this weird ass rubberized texture which wears off quickly and goes shiny.
The keys are non-standard so you can't replace them with doubleshot caps for example. Get something else and you'll thank me later.

>>55591667

Pretty sure that's the only stock mech with a layout like that. The other options are customs that'll cost way more.

>>55591067
Wait, what? And by good mech, you mean 66% secondhand broken kbs from ebay right?

>>55588949
As the proud owner of the first post and two mechanical keyboards I'd like to tell you you're taking 4chan way too seriously.

>>55592616
nah you can get some good chink boards with gateron switches (better then cherry) for like 40 dollar (magicforce for example)

but you can also find model m's (best keyboard ever) in thrift shops for next to nothing

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Finally got the badge to sit flush! Double sided tape > hot glue it seems

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spacebar

>>55592716
pretty beautiful
is it bolt modded?

>>55592735
ugly

>>55592738
it isn't, all the rivets are still in place surprisingly.

>>55591016
I had one of these, but the damn mini usb jack fucking broke off, and it was too small to fix for my soldering skill level. Got the AZIO MGK1 now. Yeah its Kailhs, but they feel fine. Also have a model M now, and love it. Its only $80 for a new Unicomp version, and I only paid $45 including shipping for this model M.

>>55590304
>something normal

Such as?

>Budget
$100-$150
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MX Blues (Haven't tried that many if there is one you recommend I am open minded)
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60%
>Backlight
No thanks
>Previous/current keyboards
K95, It's too fucking big

>>55592969
pok3r with clears

>>55593005
How do clears feel could you describe them?

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anyone finally get their infinity board? gotta go take pics soon.

Logitech G105 with CoD markings. Thirty dollars and two inches of electrician's tape.

Mechanicals are for snobs and they will not help you lose your virginity.

>>55593022
a heavy tactile switch with a very pronounced tactile bump but without the clicky sound that blues have

>>55593031
>Logitech G105
Are you proud of being poor? You could buy 3 cheap membrane kbs for this money.

>>55593113
I'll concede to being poor. I spend my money on the kind of quality that's available to me.

I understand that you might not understand the concept. Seeing as how you probably live under your mom or dad's roof.

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I should probably sell some of these ibm model m industrial badges since i have 99 left. let me know if you're interested

>>55593166
I mean if you don't care you could just buy the cheapest kb.
But you bought membrane "gaming" Logitech keyboard.

>>55593213
Holy fucking shit you lucky bastard

>>55592788
CM, Ducky, Filco, WASD, DK etc.

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Mirror finish.

>>55593440
Vile. Throw it away.

>>55593582
It's a reminder of the shitty weeb action RPGs I played in HS.

is the pok3r with black pbt caps and mx clears worth the 150€ I'm about to spend on it? This would be my first mechanical (and expensive) keyboard

>>55594113
If you're willing to put up with 60%.

>>55594119
that's exactly why I wanted it in the first place

I know I can get huge 100% keyboards for less but I want something small and compact

Has anyone tried sanding or sandblasting their SA caps to get a rough texture and less greasy look?

>>55594135
Fair enough.

>>55593213
How much

>>55594424
price of delivery

>>55588001
They'll be shiny smooth within a few months. You'll want some texture on them.

Majestouch 2 is a great keyboard though. With some decent key caps it will last you a life time.

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>>55590739
>dkn du hittar ett ovanligt AMBRA model M i perfekt skick i soprummet

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>>55594619
>iso

>>55586385
Where are runeword keycaps

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>>55594673

Someone has to make this happen.

Are these symbols copyrighted somehow?

>>55594689

There's this Sanctuary set but it's flimsy DCS ABS

http://keypuller.com/sanctuary/

>>55594689
>>55594673
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keycap-set/104-key-cherry-mx-keycap-set.html
then make and upload an svg file

then enjoy your shitty thin, abs, shiny coated keycaps you edge lord

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Okay, so I completed my most recent abomination. It's a Clueboard - Matias QC, v2 PCB, laser-cut acrylic mounting plate, stock FC600M case, Tai Hao ABS DS caps.

This is my first time typing on QC in a real way and my opinion is sort of mixed. I think I like the mechanism better than tactile MX (specifically, the 65g Zealios in my Compact SQ), but it feels sort of unrefined - maybe I'm yearning the smoothness of my Zealios? They're about as wobbly as a non-clone MX switch, and the noise is reasonable (though hardly silent).

The stabs are rattly as fuck, so I totally need to get some KY on here. No complaints about the layout so far, though I need to change some of the default key bindings. The fitment of the case with the PCB/plate isn't fantastic, sadly.

The idea here was to get a ~65% board that was light enough to take on a plane with me. Honestly, I'm not totally impressed - I like it and all and it'll be a nice board to keep in my backpack with my laptop for now, but I could see myself looking into something else to fill the role in the future. Sad that I'm such an obsessed, consumerist fag that anything less than near perfect means I need to want to spend lods more dosh.

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>>55594883
Here it is without the caps.

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>>55594893
And without the top case.

>>55594724
Faggot

>>55595029
U

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>>55594883
QCs sure do fucking wobble
keycap options are all garbage

>>55595658
>keycap options are all garbage
Yeah, it's a shame.

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>>55595673
i wonder how QC leaf springs would feel in alps orange sliders
i know they fit

>>55595685
I have spares of both, actually. I could try it out.

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>>55595696
i could too
it would just be a lot of work

i know i can do it because the spacebar in this has a leaf spring from a matias linear

>>55595710
>>55595685
where do you find juicy alps boards

>>55595696
oh actually they look identical

ugh now i remember why i hate this apple board

>>55595810
ebay

>>55591667
i have one currently. I like it, it's my first mech, which i will be replacing soon once my pok3r arives. I think its perfectly good for an intro to mechs, but if you already have experince with mechs then you may want to reconsider. Unless you want the numpad/arrow key combo.

>>55594619
Let me buy it senpai, swecuck here too

>>55594634
What's wrong with ISO?

Are Matias Quiet Click switches any good?

>>55597461
Did you read the thread?

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Does anyone have one of these? or does anyone want one?

Been looking for a TKL wrist rest for a while now, and this looks pretty good. Thoughts?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/leather-hardwood-wrist-rests

>>55598252
I don't have poor form so no.

>>55598252
>wrist rest
I like my wrists just fine, thanks.

>>55598287
>>55598316
Thank you for your constructive, detailed and useful replies. I will duly consider these.

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>tfw got a model m and my wpm increase by 20 compared to MX Reds

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I asked some people about the Filco Majestouch 2 keycaps and I looked into it, I couldn't find much places in the UK that sells keycaps here so I found the one in pic related, Tai Hao PBT Double Shot "Miami" US ANSI+ISO Keycap Set from Amazon UK. The problem is these keycaps will look ugly with my black keyboard body color so can someone recommend a keycaps equally as good as this one but in black

>Most gamers today use Mechanical Keyboards as their preferred gaming keyboard. By placing your mechanical keyboard on an Extended Mat, the overall typing experience is significantly increased.
>On a mechanical keyboard, the surface material of your desk can vastly change your typing experience (i.e typing on a glass desk is very different as typing on a real, wood desk). An Extended Mat, will typically absorb vibrations produced from striking keys on a mechanical keyboard, and ultimately provide a more “solid” and “anchored” feeling when using your mechanical board. The Extended Mat’s surface also provides added grip, help preventing your keyboard from moving around.
Has /v/ gone too far? Any of you autists do this?

Would anyone recommend the Logitech G610 with cherry browns? I'm looking for a keyboard around the $100 mark, with a numpad and volume control buttons.

It's $90 in the US, but $120 in Europe for some reason, fucking taxes and shit screwing me over again.

are all mechanical keyboards necessarily or are there silent ones?

>>55599197
You can add O-rings made of rubber underneath the keys to make them quieter.

>>55599197
topre are quiet
it also depends on how much of a little bitch you are
clears arent that loud imo

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>>55599331
>topre
>mechanical keyboard

>>55599291
thanks will look into that.

>>55599331
bit of a hassle being loud in share house.

>>55599464
>bit of a hassle being loud in share house.
i dont think people will hear non clicky switches through the walls
either way topre is your best bet

>>55599550
was looking into cherry red mx with orings. how do they compare.

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>The lower left ctrl key stopped working for me a while back on my poker 2.

I opened it up and it seems like battery acid is coming out of the capacitor?
Is this right? Theres no hope for my control key anymore is there?

>Budget
$200
>Location (continent at least)
Australia
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MC Red.
>Layout
don't care.
>Form factor
tenkeyless or full. what ever is cheaper.
>Backlight
nothing like RGB shit.
>Previous/current keyboards
laptop.

>>55599880
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/22484 green backlight.

>>55599805
Thats a diode. Check if its opened with a multimeter or something. If its really broken, replace it. Its not that hard.

what height is considered a thick oring?

Any Eurofag Model M owners ITT?

Are non-ANSI/non-QWERTY Model Ms rarer/more expensive than ANSI models or what?
I've been looking for one over here in yurop for several years and to date I never found one in the wild, in thrift shops or in garage sales.
And the ones sold online or on eBay ain't cheap (60+ EUR). Is that the price to pay for one of these?

steelseries 6gv2 y/n and why

>>55600367

ISO terminal/122s are the most common variant. British and German original caps are a bit rarer, but given how easy the Unicomp caps are to get, it's not a big deal.

That's just the going rate in Europe for a standard. I've found 122s for 30-40 euro, but very rarely 101s. Model Fs are a better buy in Europe, because they haven't caught on as much (but are better boards).

>>55600429
Cheers, Anon.
I've been looking specifically for the 102 key AZERTY variant (hon hon hon), but yeah, as you said, I shouldn't even give a shit about the caps since I can touch type.
So 60+ EUR is the standard rate. I'll be looking for some Model Fs, never occurred to me they could be better value. Have you got any links handy? I'll be looking myself anyway.

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>>55600367
I own just the one ISO Model M. It was a lot harder to find than standard lexmark / ibm model m ANSI's are. I found mine on ebay by searching for sellers closest to me.

It's the 4th one down in my IBM collection photo which is growing quickly. I have a full sized industrial model m on the way now.

>>55600514
When did you buy it, and how much was it? (shipping excluded)

>>55600514
Whats the keyboard at the very top? Never seen that before?

>>55600521
The industrial M or the ISO M?

The ISO M was bought for £75 + £6 postage
The Industrial Model M fullsize was bought for £167 + 60 postage.

>>55600521
Oh and I bought the keyboard April last year
>>55600544
IBM Model F 4704 107 key, the case is made entirely of metal and it weighs roughly 5KG

>>55600545
>>55600553
I was talking about the ISO M, thanks.
That's a nice Industrial though, too bad it's tenkeyless. Can't touch type for shit on such keyboards for some obscure reason.

>75 + 6 GBP
Okay, I'll keep this in mind.

>>55600553
Do model F keyboards work on modern computers?

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>>55600589
Yeh it took some adjusting to get used to ten keyless. Pic attached will be arriving next week though.

>>55600592
The IBM Model F 84 Key AT does so long as you run it through a passive AT to PS2 adapter, then a PS2 to USB active converter (if you want USB)
The rest of the Model F's need to have their controller replaced with an Xwhatsit controller, though I believe XT to PS2/USB adapters can be purchased now. Long story short, they don't work out of the box, but can be made to work.

>>55600622
>$57
Isn't that basically a steal?

>>55600471

Don't know if you're UK, but you can find Model F XTs for $50 in US and pay maybe $30 to have it shipped.

Not much different from the M prices over there. The non-XT are going to be much more expensive.

Can someone recommend me an o-ring for my red switches

>>55600634
57 dollars is a steal for any decent Mechanical keyboard especially an M.

>>55600637
Add like EUR 30 tariffs to that amount.

What's this new model F production run thing and why is it so expensive

>>55600820

It's a brand new production of Kishsavers and F77s using the original specs, and even higher quality materials. Can pick case color, keycap style and print, label numbers and all that.

They're native USB and NKRO too, but they damn well better be for 350 bucks.

>>55600820
Hipsters being hipsters

>>55600859
350 bucks? More like 500 dollars with their stupid shipping prices, unless they changed it.

>>55600875

It's only 20 bucks for shipping in US, so they start at $346 shipped. Europe is 70 bucks.

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>>55600820
Is this what you are talking about?

Mechanical keyboards suck.

Just bought my first one and now I'm forced to type each web address out instead of using autocomplete all the time because it feels so nice.

And it's got black switches so it's not like it's even supposed to be good for typing anyway.

Fuck.

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>>55600937

This is the one I'm probably getting, can't wait for the first round to ship.

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>>55586385
Friend of mine whom I haven't seen for weeks asked me to meet him near the train.
Didn't say why.
I show up, and he hands me this beauty.

>>55601058
>no func keys
>~ key is on the right side
>control
>CapsLock
>some kind of cow thing for windows
你不如自杀呢、兄さん

>>55601058
he killed himself famalan

i'm not falling for mechanical keyboard meme

but i do need a new keyboard (mainly for CS:GO)

do you guys have any experience with Tacens keyboards?
i'm thinking of buying this piece of shit:
Tacens Hades Mars Gaming MKHA0 Keyboard
for 15 bucks
hades.marsgaming.eu/products/mkha0.html

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>>55601058
>No numpad

>>55601404
>mixing chink and jap
evil

Gateron Red or MX Blue for FPS? Or something else. I have Brown and Topre already.

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>>55601404
>>55601573
>>55601420

My go-to is a poker 3, this feels damn spacious to me.
60% master race

>>55601641
just stick to topre
you will not become better at fps with any type of keyswitch

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i need to clean my keycaps 2bh

Would blues be too audible for VOIP if you had a desk mic?

>>55601715
If you tinker with the settings, it's not a problem unless you start typing out full sentences.

>>55601715
blues and buckling springs are too loud even for directional mics.
I just don't give a shit.

>>55601715
yes

>>55601734
Yes. thinking more like if I were to play some game while on mumble.
Not that I play any games or have anyone to talk to.

>>55601761
It's fine if you use PTT.

>>55601769
I suppose.
Come to think of it, don't even have a mic anymore.

>>55601819
Get it together, anon.

Can Model M rivets break down even if the keyboard was never dropped or mistreated?

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>>55601685
>Macbook

>>55602088

Any extended heavy use, temperature changes or excessive moisture will cause them to crack and fall off.

It's a widespread design flaw, so be ready to bolt mod or buy a model F unless the seller will open up the case and show you them.

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Just bought this way too expensive set

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>>55602097

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>>55602145

>>55602145
Are the sublegends pad-printed?

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>>55602162
dyesub

>>55587264
dam, thats a sexy keyboard

>>55590295
that windows key is pretty dank

>>55602160
>>55602145
That color is a bit unfortunate, with that typeface it looks like it was scribbled on with a ballpoint pen.

>>55595685
that font, pls someone tell me where to find those keycaps

>>55601573
>external
>fn numpad

Why do people buy all these Cherry keyboards when they could just buy one Topre and be done with it? You'd actually save money in the long run.

>>55591058
Since we quit gaming but like to have fast computers we could game on if we wanted.

>>55602489
I perfer loud clicky switches such as buckling spring and blue/green

Whats the most expensive keyboard out there?
It doesnt have to be mechanical.

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Got this one for 30€ I actually like it.

>>55602489
Topre is love or hate and bad for gaming.

>>55590748
What cord is that?

>>55602650
why do you think its bad for gaming?

>>55602855
>Muh reds are best
Honestly I have no idea why people thing certain switches are bad for gaming, even buckling springs are fine

>>55602855
Because I've been getting back into PC gaming recently with my all30g silenced and type-s, and both boards (30g to a lesser extent) give me arm/hand fatigue.

Are NovaTouch boards any good?

>>55603014
>boards
There's only one NovaTouch board, it's not a brand, it's a specific keyboard made by coolermaster.
I bought one, and I don't like it particularly. I prefer the tactile bump of blues and clears, the rubber domes don't feel as satisfying. I hear topre switches with 55g should be better, but the 45g of the novatouch definitely doesn't feel amazing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16823129005

Is the cm storm a good deal /g/?

>>55603089
That is pretty cheap, and CM is a good manufacturer - but brown switches are terrible.

Can anyone give me a high-level redpill on why I should spend $150 on a mechanical keyboard? I have some baseline Logitech keyboard that was $12 and it works fine.

>>55603217
Why is brown terrible? I've used it for quite some time and isn't it just down to personal preference?

>>55603417
there are people who like to eat poop aswell but wouldent go around recommeding people to do that

>Budget
up to 150$
>Location (continent at least)
Germany
>Preferred switch type
currently using blues, but i would like to try something more quiet like clears
>Layout
ansi
>Form factor
tkl
>Backlight
idc
>Previous/current keyboards
cm storm quickfire tk

>>55599588
topre probably is as quiet as mx with o rings
most of the noise comes on the upstroke which is hard to silence but the hhkb type s and the realforce silenced boards do a very well job

>>55603417
I've owned an MX brown keyboard for about three years now, and when I decided that I needed to improve my typing speed, I started to buy into the "dirty reds" impression as I got faster. Once you get up to speed, they start feeling linear, but the tiny bump is still there so it feels rougher than it should.

>>55603862
https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=keyed_up_labs,tenkeyless&pid=es87u_cc_bbb_al
keep an eye on this

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Im about to buy a space invader switch keyboard for 60 bucks. The reviewers seem to like them, but it could be buyers remorse. I am aware of the difficulty in cleaning and caring for them since its a weird switch. My question is that for 60 bucks is it worth it?

>>55603930
>That $105 MX red variant

>>55603992
$110*

>>55603992
what

>>55604067
EK has the MX red ES-87 going for $109.

>>55603957
no

>>55604158
care to elaborate?

>>55603887
>hard to silence
no it's not

How loud are Gateron Clears compared to Cherry Blues?

>>55604415
quiet

>>55604415
very quiet but keep in mind that Gateron clears are very light linear, lighter than cherry reds and are not tactile as cherry clears.
Just assuming because you are comparing them to cherry blues

>>55604436
>>55604472
Thank you

>>55604472
does something like a quiet mx blue exist ?

>>55604528
Cherry mx clears are a bit stiffer, little bit more of a pronounced bump
Matias quiet click might be too

>>55604528
jailhouse blues

Just opened my Model M for the first time
>8 broken rivets
sheiiiit
It's still working fine and the broken rivets come from the top part of the plate (below the function keys) or to its right (to the right of NUM+ and NUM Enter).
Do you guys think I should bolt mod it?

>>55604595
>Do you guys think I should bolt mod it?
you will need to eventually so you might aswell

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Something seems off.
https://world.taobao.com/item/15308019963.htm?fromSite=main&scm=1007.77.0.0&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=

>>55604950
I'd try ordering one but I don't have an account over there and I couldn't be arsed to make one.

So I have a TKL with Costar stabs.
I heard thick PBT has problems with keys clipping each other/grinding.
Can thin PBT sets like Taihao be used on Costar stab boards?? $40 seems expensive for cheap thin PBT, but it might be the only thing that works.

>>55602976
>give me arm/hand fatigue
What?

>>55605412
More effort to pull up I guess.

>>55605443
That's weird. You're weird.

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>>55604950
here goes nothing

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How do these O-rings look? Are there any good quality o-rings I can get or are all o-rings about the same?

>>55605485

accurate filename

>>55605485
its even the shitty one with laser etched legends made in mexico right?

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>>55605485
I bought 3. Lets hope google translate didn't mislead me.

>>55603957

black ones are worth it, white, grey and tan linear ones suck.

just make sure you can actually convert it to USB, many space invader boards can't.

>>55602659
Custom from pexonpcs. They take a while as they are a small company, but it's a super nice cord!

>>55605993
if you get one can I buy one from you?

>>55606366
I guess, but not for $30 lol.

>>55605666
They look like o-rings. I don't know what kind of quality difference you're looking for, but they're basically all the same.

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Hey /mkg/. I posted a little while ago about building a superior TEX Yoda style product. We have begun sourcing parts and have a prototype board in the works. Nothing new to show (for now) so consider this bullshit until we have our actual board to present within the next 4-6 weeks.

We have modified our design to be more similar to the one-off MX13 keyboard that was built by mtl (who makes the open source TMK keyboard firmware).

The current features for the first revision of the keyboard now look to have the following:
- Similar chassis style to (A) in the attached picture.
- An overall similar feel to a board that looks like (B).
- Mouse buttons and TrackPoint IV (the latest version, with negative inertia) identical to (C) in this photo.
- Backlit, fully programmable.
- ANSI Layout.
- TMK firmware.

The end product would look similar to (D) - I know, I have the best paint skills, no need to remind me.

We have sourced the parts we need to run a very limited batch of probably 25 boards and are working with manufacturers to get the cost down. At the moment the boards would cost between $300 and $350 to produce, and the majority of that cost would be the chassis and custom injection mold for the keycaps (we are in touch with Signature Plastics to produce these). We plan to bring these costs down when it comes to releasing the product to more buyers because our order quantities for parts will obviously be much higher.

The limited run 25 boards will likely be sold for $400 and will ship in October 2016 (these will be fully hand assembled boards prepared), and we're aiming at a $300 price for the first real almost-retail group buy/shipment/kickstarter ~6 months later.

Feedback please. Would you spend $300 - 400 on an assembled board with your choice of switches that looks like (D)?

We are also gauging interest in TKL or full-size keyboards.

>>55606768
It's not something I would pay $300-$400 for, but I appreciate the effort.

>>55606768
I don't give a single iota of a shit about clit mice, so I'm not exactly interested. That said, I am curious about a few things:

- What is the case material going to be?
- Are the three mouse buttons really going to be membrane?
- Why do you need custom moulds from SP? What are you going to have made (specifically)?
- What switches?
- Are you sticking to RGB backlighting?

>>55606090
Thanks

>>55606967

Case Material: Anodized Aluminum

Mouse Buttons: Not 100% set on it yet, but we're looking to copy the SSK2 design for the first iteration. We're working on making this specific part interchangeable for folks who may want to swap it out for mechanical keys or a new design we plan to work on in the future.

Molds: The TrackPoint will not fit in between normal keys, so we have to get a custom mold, which runs pretty pricey. We're adamant about having a quality product that doesn't use ghetto rigged self-cut keys, even if it's only for the first 25 set limited run.

Switches: That will be completely up to the buyer, we'll use whatever the buyer wants. If you mean brand, we're aiming at Cherry and may have Blues/Browns in stock cheaper, but will get whatever the buyer wants.

RGB Backlighting: The first run of 25 will be white backlit only (toggle-able of course), and after that we plan to have RGB.

How do you guys adjust to a board without dedicated function key row?
Seems like a pain.

>>55607089
if you use your function keys THAT much just get a 75%

>>55607071
>The TrackPoint will not fit in between normal keys, so we have to get a custom mold
Oh, of course. What is it, 6k a mould? Are you getting DCS? That shit's thin, but if it's your only reasonable option...

>but will get whatever the buyer wants
Look into offering Gateron switches, including Zealios. They're the hot meme.

>>55607200
We're looking at ABS DSA keycaps. We're ironing out most of the major details in terms of keycaps on Monday when we have our call with Sig Plastics. This is a big decision point because we can't just change our minds later.

Switches are the least stressful part of it all. That's no issue. MOQ for the keycaps and chassis is what's really fucking us right now, so we're working on buttering up the manufacturers in anticipation of a larger run in a few months.

>>55607307
So you're not bothering with backlit legends, then?

Have you polled your prospective buyers to see whether they even want DSA? It's not for everyone - I don't like unsculpted profiles, myself. Can the moulds be used again if you want to have dyesubbed PBT produced?

By the way, are you only going to be offering this as an assembled board, and not as a kit?

Oh, and shopping around your case design to the various mech communities/cesspools is pretty important (unless you make it 100% like the Tex, I guess). You don't want to end up with some shit like MD's Al HHKB case.

>>55607443
I am actually preparing a survey this second to post to a few places and get some interest/buzz going. Our current feedback is from asking around real friends, a few /mkg/ threads and feedback on the TEX Yoda. We started this as a one-off hobby board but got some interest in making more so we're going with it.

Guy's I'm new and I want a good mechanical keyboard. I heard about the ROG claymore is a good?


Also blue or brown switch.

every time i order from massdrop i remember why i never order from massdrop
coming up on 2 months boys

>>55607865
It's the group buy life. I'm in Round 6 for Honeywell SA - I think it'll arrive just before Christmas 2017.

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>>55607865
what do you expect from group buys

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https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4sz49x/what_keyboard_what_caps_plspls_help/

>>55608225
lmao yea i saw that

I've heard people say that Gateron Reds are actually better than Cherry MX Reds. How much truth does this hold?

>>55608225
kek

>>55590166
i bought the 60% hangul caps and some modifiers from them a while back and ended up ordering another set for my other keyboard

i think the real value here comes with the sublegends which are hard to find/expensive

kinda want to get a full sized just because it looks nicer

How are Cherry MX Clears for gayming?

>>55608225
>boipucci maple tea @ boipucci.tumblr.com
You can always count on leddit for sourcing traps. I like that.

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>>55606768

The survey is now up.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczo0v2fMtA2cvFu5CVXg4SHaELWfWva88yllXu8gv4Xr2o0g/viewform

>>55608502
there is no switch best for gaming
if you are shit at games no switch will make you better
>>55608377
gateron switches are smoother than mx switches but are slightly lighter

>>55604528
>55607071
mx whites are a lot heavier but are "soft-click"

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Alright so I just made my first keyboard from scratch.

It was a simple handwired setup, with diodes and such.

It's my first ever mechanical keyboard as well. Using Gateron browns on a 84 key setup.

Main problem is, my top plate is 3mm thick instead of the 1.5mm, and my spacebar stabilizer gets stuck VERY often. Is there any way to remedy this?

>>55608225
you win

>>55609199
Make a new one and try not to fuck it up this time

>>55609199
get a new plate and not shit switches

>>55601058

I backed out of this drop. I still stand by that decision.

>>55593213

I'll take ten to put on random stuff

>>55609199
Why is your spacebar at the top?

>>55603014

I am using a Novatouch now. After trying literally everything else I feel it is the best all around board for me.

Cheapest platform that has Gateron switches?
Or am I better off getting the switches by themselves on some other platform

Why do some people flip the spacebar backwards? Does it feel any better?

>>55598252
looks like shit. I'd rather buy from this guy

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/4pxmi3/artisan_solid_wood_wrist_rests_premade_sale_and/

>>55609546
some people think it feels better. I tried it for a bit. if you don't have a wrist rest and lay your wrists on the desk it works, but I didn't care for it.

>>55609546
because other people do it, and they want to feel like they are in a superior le exclusive group

anyone who flips any of their keys has awful typing posture

no exceptions

>>55609595
i do it because it feels alot better because i have shitty posture

not because i want to be part of some gay as club

>>55601011
how hasn't unicomp done anything remotely like this?

>>55609595
It's mostly Topre fags that do it, so that seems fitting.

>>55609621
kek, no. mostly cherry brown users.

>>55602336
They're from apple extended keyboards. You'll need an alps/matias keyboard, which I recommend anyway because the switches feel great.

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