/mkg/ - mechanical keyboards general

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>>55649624
dead

>>55649659
isn't that supposed to go with the 1976 keycaps?

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>>55649678
yep

the cable has the wrong connector, so i can't use it, and i'm not sure i'll keep the keycaps, but going to give them a shot.

first for the half shit ml switches that I need to lube

what
s a good lube?

>>55649756
I ended up using this
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/krytox-switch-lurbricant
But I probably would go for this
https://zealpc.net/collections/accessories/products/ghlube
if I were to buy more

the zeal thick lube can apparently be used on springs too, whereas the krytox thick lube made some testing switched I had feel sluggish.

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>>55649743
I skipped that drop

I can't wait to hear the whining about this set though
i really wish i would have ordered the planck kit now

>estimated shipping in Nov

To do you guys think it is worth it to lube gateron blacks or are they smooth ebough?

>>55649833
I find it curious how my caps from a drop shipped nearly 2 weeks before estimated shipping date. And shipping only took 7 days to get to me in yuroop, not half bad.

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>trying to get used to blacks after using blues for years

>>55649991
I've had just one drop ship ahead of schedule

Their shipping methods just seem to be getting worse
using DHL to ship within the US should be a crime

Anyone know the best place to buy Varmilo keyboards in the UK?

Alp dsa where

>>55649833
understandable

and I think jukebox looks pretty cool. at least when it's not overloaded with novelty keycaps (which I still don't get the appeal of).

and same, I regret not getting a planck 1976 set too, and I hope to get in on the next planck drop (assuming they do another drop with the wood sides)

>>55650069
http://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-alps-mount-1-space-pack-of-10/

are browns really shit? blues sound too loud but reds and black dont sound that satisfying. Which from the 4 should I get? Mostly for gaming and for some typing.

>>55650043
Why is dhl bad for shipping within the US?

what are cherry mx speed switches? Should I choose corsair k70 or cm quickfire ultimate? Thats basically all the known boards I have available.

>>55650203
they take 5 days to travel 4 states then hand it off to USPS nowhere near my state.

does anyone have experience with waterproof mechanical keyboards?
searched all over and everything i find is a brand i've never heard of: dont know what to trust

>>55650614
you use your keyboard in the bath?

>>55650701
hyperhydrosis and hyperhyropesis

>>55650715
o shit

got myself a quickfire xt for 50€, build quality feels way more solid than the corsair k70 I had

already had o-rings installed which I was planning to remove, but blues with o-rings feel pretty damn nice

Quick! Someone post the /g/ mechanical keyboard switch comparison chart!

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>>55650994

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>>55651021
thanks, friend!

>>55650715
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hyperhyropesis

This is very interesting. You're the only thing that shows up when I google that.

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>>55649624
Nice to see those spacebars made it to you. Enjoy.

>>55650182
You should get a switch tester

>>55650182
browns do not feel as advertised

>>55651398
what is that beauty

Mech keyboard question. I own the K70 RGB, and "w" sometimes doesn't register presses sometimes. I cleaned up the whole keyboard yesterday with isopropyl alcohol & destilled water, especially that switch, but it still hasn't gone away completely. Will I have to replace the switch/is the switch failing because of something that has entered the inner part of the switch? P.S. I have Cherry MX Reds.

>>55649624
what is the poor man's mechanical keyboard ?

>>55651235
hyperhyROPEsis
>rope
a common slang word for male ejaculate
it was a crude joke you autist.

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>>55651613
Originally an AEK II, had a swedish dude help me with the plate, handwired it, and chiseled out a solid block of maple wood to fit the internals. Still needs to be hooked up to a controller and a finish needs to be added to the case.

I have a build log that's in dire need of updating somewhere on geekhack

>>55651634
Sounds like a cold solder joint. Open it up and apply some solder to the contacts.

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>>55649624
Help us build a better keyboard.

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

>>55651886
Looking forward to seeing how this develops further. Keep it up and good luck anon.

>>55651886
is that a kbp v60

>>55651886
Ortholinear plz

>>55651929
this guy

>>55651886
you should sell diy kit's
most people will not pay this much for a keyboard but i would easily pay 100$ or so if that means i do the soldering and get the keycaps myself

>>55652089
We're aiming for a $200 kit like the Yoda.

We've done the math over and over and getting the price under $200 seems totally impossible at the moment short of removing the chassis and keycaps from the kit.

However, $200 is our end goal sometime next year, with $300 assemblies for the first retail run.

>>55652116
200 for a kit sounds fine, a bit cheap if anything given that the case is metal and it comes with keycaps

>>55652116
if you remove the switches, the keycaps, and the soldering?

personally i have keyboards laying around that i dont use that i could salvage switches and keycaps from if that means a lower price

i just think making so you choose what pieces you want to purchase is a good idea for something so expensive

you should take a look at how winkeyless sells their customs and consider doing it like they do it (if you havent already)

>Budget
~$150
>Location (continent at least)
US
>Preferred switch type
Would like to switch to blues for the more clicky feel, but reds are what i'm used to right now
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
80%, or a 60% if it doesn't combine too many keys
>Backlight
Doesn't need one, but if it has per-key backlighting that'd be nice
>Previous/current keyboards
Logitech G610 w/ reds, looking for something smaller, since i don't use the numpad anyways

Would like something I could easily find new keycaps for, or just something with pbt douible shot keys

>>55652294
just get a poker

>>55652321
this one?
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1237

>>55652294

impossible to beat this deal for genuine MX blues

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-Switch/dp/B00T1UGZ2C

>>55652432
yes but why would you want genuine cherry blues?
they are an embarrassment to gaterons

>>55649624
>caps requires two key presses

drake_talk_to_the_hand.jpg

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fk u
posting reds

>Budget
~$150
>Location (continent at least)
Yurop
>Preferred switch type
MX Blue
>Layout
ANSI, but can deal with ISO
>Form factor
Fullsize
>Backlight
not required
>Previous/current keyboards
old Thinkpad and rubber domes of varying shittiness

I like the WASD V2/CODE's features and replaceable cable, but I'd like to see some other options before pulling the trigger.

>>55652584
actually those are keycaps

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https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B0156UBYJY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1468951023&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=trust+tastiera&dpPl=1&dpID=41Yrfe5CWmL&ref=plSrch

> wired
> waterproof
> no gimmicky features
> only 7.99 €
Am I missing anything? Is there a valuable reason why I should look for more expensive stuff? It looks like this mech keyboard has everything I need and it looks solid enough to work well for a long time. Most of the reviews are positive.

>Budget
$200 before shipping
>Location
US
>Preferred switch type
MX blues (fuck gateron)
>Layout
JIS
>Form factor
60% is preferrable, but other is acceptable
>Backlight
Don't care
>Previous/current keyboards
Model M, POK3R 60%

I want to try the nip layout. It would be best if I can reprogram those extra keys they have.

>>55652622
what the heck makes you think that it's a mechanical keyboard

>>55652668
It looks like a mechanical keyboard to me

>>55652701
it's not a mechanical keyboard, it is very clearly a rubber dome keyboard

>>55652701
you're blind nigga

>>55652701
Yes, keyboards look like keyboards. You're still a fucking dumbass.

>>55652701
What switches does it use?

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im buying this lads

>>55652711
>>55652716
>>55652717
>>55652721
Ok sorry my bad, I didn't look at the image very well. What can you tell me about this keyboars instead? https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B01D7ZUC52/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1468952125&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=tastiere+meccaniche&dpPl=1&dpID=51CIMPT8seL&ref=plSrch

This should be mechanical.

Any recommendations on sub-$100 chinkshit keyboards, preferably tenkeyless?

I'm familiar with a lot of the better known brands, but as a college student I'm looking to save some money.

>>55652891
find a cheap model m at a thrift store

>>55652891
Magicforce if you want chinkshit.

>>55652858
it looks whatever, it's probably fine, but it's also probably a no-name repackaging of some chinese board, so there's no real way to tell

What's the most silent mechanical keyboard that money can buy? I want to try one out since you fags keep circlejerking on them like they're the next best thing since sliced bread, but the clacking sound they make makes me want to kill myself.

>>55653587
Hhkb type s

>>55653587
Silenced Topre or o-ringed tactile/silent Cherry MX. You're probably not going to find one laying around to try out.

>>55653587
There are o-rings you can buy to make them quieter, and as long as you avoid blues you should be okay.

>>55653617
Thanks, I'll look it up.

>>55653620
I mean try one out as in try using a mechanical keyboard, I don't mean any specific model.

>>55653629
I'm not much into DIY tech customization.

>>55653683
Putting o-rings on is literally lifting the keycap off, sliding the ring on, and the replacing the cap. Don't be such a baby.

>>55653683
The only thing easier than putting on an o-ring is inserting a cd or a usb. A kid with Downs could be taught how to do it in under 5 minutes and would probably never fuck up.

What are the best switches for gaming? Red? Why?

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>>55649624

>>55653983
that's completely subjective

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You faggots waiting for any interesting keyboards to arrive?

>>55654252
waiting to find a good price for a model m on ebay and also waiting for my gateron blacks to arrive so i can replace my cherrys

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https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1668

>Varmilo VA87M
>$124

Is it worth?
I'm on the market for my first mechanical, and this one caught my eye.
Anyone have experience with this model or brand?

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Novatouch Keyboard just came in...my fingers are fucking loving this.

>>55654252
fc660m from korea, enjoypbt keycaps from china

>>55652757
>no numpad

Are you a savage?

>>55654946
i can count the number of times ive used my numpad on one hand

>>55654946
even if you do need a numpad having them on the right side of the keyboard is completely autistic

>>55654611

they're good, but no better than this board at half the price

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-Switch/dp/B00T1UGZ2C

the difference between a fullsized and a tkl is only like 2 inches lol
not a big difference

>>55655420

try more like 5-6"

I just picked up a Northgate Omnikey 102, ill post pics when im home of anyone wants to see/hear opinions.

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Cherry ml switches are cozy. Mine are a little stiff, but that travel distance can't be beat.

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How long should I wait after cleaning it to plug it back in?

Are thick PBT keycaps going to cause keys to stick on Costar stabilized boards?
Also, has anyone ever used mechanical keyboards.com?

>>55656628
>Are thick PBT keycaps going to cause keys to stick on Costar stabilized boards?
that shouldn't be a problem

what keycaps are you considering?

>Also, has anyone ever used mechanical keyboards.com?
yes a few times, it's always been a smooth and quick process

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>>55656628
not a problem for me

>>55656691
I don't know man, I'm looking to spend max $40 on some PBT keycaps for my TKL
I saw some vortex ones for $40, and honestly like the look of front printed keycaps.
Was going to get Tai-Hao before since they were on Amazon, but they seem ugly and apparently are thin and defeat the purpose of the satisfying PBT feel.

>>55656710
Those look chunky
I'm just typing on pad printed legends on the shittiest stock ABS keycaps I've ever seen

>typing on a mechanical keyboard after being used to laptop and low-profile keyboards

the keys feel way too high

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>>55657046
Cheery ML

>>55657117
was looking at those, but it seems like there's barely any boards with those

I think I'll just try to get used to the regular cherries and if I can't I'll switch back to my good old low-profile rubber dome

>>55656168
o rings

>>55649624
Does anybody own the pok3r?

Is it possible to set the following shortcuts from the keyboard:

Alt-s -> ß
Alt-a -> ä
Alt-o -> ö
Alt-u -> ü
Ctrl-Alt-a -> å
Ctrl-Alt-o -> o

I use windows and arch in dual boot so I'd rather not have to set up programs in each os

find me something decent here http://www.e-shop.gr/pliktrologia-keyboards-ypologiston

>>55657349
http://www.e-shop.gr/coolermaster-sgk-4040-gkcm1-us-quickfire-tk-rapid-i-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-brown-switch-p-PER.814882

http://www.e-shop.gr/pliktrologio-das-keyboard-4-professional-us-layout-mx-brown-black-p-PER.580297

http://www.e-shop.gr/pliktrologio-corsair-gaming-k70-mechanical-gaming-backlit-red-led-cherry-mx-brown-na-p-PER.643284

>>55657162
i use autohotkey, don't think it's possible at a hardware level.
alt+a=å
alt+e=æ
alt+o=o

>>55657579
Hmm I guess I'll get a qwertz keyboard then

It's not really like I'm interested in changing the caps anyway

>>55657553
I wouldve probably gotten the das if it wasnt so damn expensive. Which is better cm or corsair? Can I turn the red off the corsair? I dont want any colors.
thanks

>>55657162
It's possible to install a fr-oss layout in Windows: http://mjulier.free.fr/clavier/
I don't know about German but I bet something similar exists.

>>55657631
you can turn off the leds

I've owned corsair k70 and a cm quickfire board (not specifically the rapid-i though) and I personally found the cm one much better

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>>55657162
use US-INTL

>>55657631
>>55657687
the corsair k70 also has a non-standard bottom row, so if you'd want to get custom keycaps in the future you're out of luck

if you don't want backlit try looking for cm quickfire xt (fullsize) or cm quickfire rapid (tkl, without the -i)

>Budget
~$140
>Location (continent at least)
Burgerland
>Preferred switch type
MX Blues
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
TKL
>Backlight
No, I plan on replacing the keys with side prints (if it doesn't already have them, but I'll still be swapping a couple out)
>Previous/current keyboards
logitech g610

I'd like the main body to be black, with keycaps that don't stick out like a sore thumb (even though I'm going to replace some keycaps I'd like to keep the majority on the board to save a little bit of money)

>>55658087
KUL

>>55658087
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1565

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Found these for $40
They are the cheapest thick PBT keycaps I can find, not so sure about font colour or the bottom row symbols.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-Switch/dp/B00T1UGZ2C
should i go with this if im a turbo poorfag and save up for a das when i get a job

>>55658113
MX Blue version is actually in stock too.

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>>55658168
they look like they're worth 30 bucks. Which is how much these thick pbt caps were.

>>55658173
You're spending more money by being impatient.

>>55658087

best deal by far https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T1UGZ2C/

>>55658173

GANSS has better quality caps and PCB than the DAS, that would be a downgrade

>>55658219
GANSS it is then

>>55658113
thanks for the recommendation
>>55658134
perfect! thanks anon
do you know by chance if the cord is detachable?
>>55658205
thanks for the link, but i'll probably go with the leopold that >>55658134 suggested

First mech arrives
don't like typing on it as much as supposedly shitty apple chiclet keys

Feels shit desu, wanted a new hobby

>>55658310
You should think of your keyboard more as a tool rather than a hobby. Did you really need it? Why did you want one in the first place? Did you want some sort of approval from others?

>>55658310
which one

>>55657151
You can get low profile keys and 120 cheap ($1 lot) o-rings from aliexpress and shorten the travel.

I'd love to try some Cherry ML also, idk how they feel but my thin Yoga 14 Thinkpad from work has the best lenovo keyboard I've typed on.

I'm kind of addicted to the experience now, and now love to bottom out blacks, preferably with a shorter travel.

>>55658192
where can i get cheap PBT keycaps???

>>55658192
I dont think those are thick though, are they?

>>55658293
pretty sure it is detachable

>>55658397
awesome, thanks brah

>>55658219
>GANSS has better quality caps
Please don't talk out of your fucking ass.
I own a Ganss, and this keyboard has THE WORST keycaps available. They are pad printed and thin as all hell.
>>55658173
Go ahead and get your Ganss, its a fucking amazing keyboard, just make sure you factor in the price of new keycaps.

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By far the ugliest keycaps you can own

should i get cherry reds or cherry browns

>>55658466
reds, and go for the full experience of a keyswitch.
Browns have the feel of a linear with a shitty bump, just get the comfy cloud of boobs you can have with reds.

>>55658429

The DAS uses the cheapest ABS crap that gets shiny after a couple months use, and laser legends that stain on the printed keys. I should know, I sold mine and bought a Pok3r after 6 months.

The GANSS might not be perfect quality PBT, but they're miles better than WASD and DAS.

>>55658192
>thick

>>55658420
it seemed like a really nice keyboard when I was doing a bit of a research, would've gotten it myself if that wasn't like the only place they sell it, but the shipping + tax costs to europe would be like 50% extra on top of the price

really solid build quality, the stock keycaps are pbt and doesn't suffer from the pinging noises like the kul for example does

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>>55658510
Shiny!
>>55658481
Both of them suck ass.

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Got this off Craigslist for 60 dollars for CSGO but I haven't really gotten any better. A little disappointing desu even though I heard this one is rare cause Razer doesn't sell blue switches anymore

Place to buy cheap key caps? For my tenkeyless

>>55658544

Boy does that look familiar...I thought about just buying a new set, but really wanted a 60% so I chucked it on CL for 80 bucks.

No ragrets!

>>55658556

aliexpress

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/No-Keycap-Board-included-Blank-White-108-PBT-Keycap-For-OEM-Cherry-MX-Switches-Mechanical-Gaming/32561114555.html

>>55658547
looks gross... is it that dirty or is it just the photo?

also
>buying a mech to get better in CS:GO
I find mechs worse to play on if anything, you're definitely not gonna get better just because you buy a keyboard

>>55658599
Thanks my nig

>>55658510
GANSS isnt fucking PBT retard, its ABS. Thin shitty ABS, that's how the keyboard is so damn cheap.

>>55658618

No shit autist, that's why I said "it's not". Way to miss the point of the original statement that DAS is inferior, in just about every way.

>>55658324
just wanted to try it from all the hype, it's not like you can test one out in a shop

Anywhere I can get cheap side printed PBT keycaps?

>>55658168
Tempted to buy these for my black TKL
Only problem is my function key is where the right Windows key is, but I don't give a shit.

>>55658429
im probably going to get those miami ones on massdrop just for the aesthetic

that aesthetic was supposed to be full width now i look like a faggot

where my planck users at? How can you meme without using a 40% keyboard daily?

>>55649624
What's the advantage to having a "mechanical" keyboard over a "plastic" keyboard?

>inb4 the sound is better
Really? The sound of chunk chunk chunk is better sounding than chynk chynk chynk? Is there really a difference in the end?
>inb4 mechanical keyboards are, like, better for reasons I cannot explain
>inb4 cause this is a great meme

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>>55658823

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>>55658372
i grabbed them off geekkeys when he had a sale. don't think he sells them anymore.

>>55658373
the orange one is the same company so that thick.
>>55658519
they're as thick as poker2 caps which are as thick as gateron thick pbt. so yeah.

>>55658823
- last longer
- better feel to typing (not having to bottom out everytime)
- accurate
- different switches for more preferences
- customization
- layers (for some keyboards)

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>>55658858
flipped over, left to right, top to bottom
poker2, wasd, SP abs DS, poker2 abs DS, SP dsa pbt, GK Chinese pbt cherry, SP abs sa

I should probably update this to include gateron pbt and thin miami.

>>55658896
I saw the Miami caps on Mass for cheap without the coating, but are they worth it? I'm coming from ABS and want the nice solid PBT experience if I'm paying for it.

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>>55658917
they're cheap crap. I bought them because they didn't have any coating on them. dropped one from about 5 inches above my desk and it chipped. super thin. they look nice, but are shit.

>>55658894
Keyboards last pretty long if you don't throw autistic tantrums when your mom doesn't give you tendies on time.

>>55658917
>>55658943

There's always these:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-NPKC-61-87-104-Keys-Miami-Thick-PBT-OEM-Profile-Keycap-For-MX-Switches/32694274773.html?

>>55658971

reeeee you didn't bring my extra mayo

>>55658971
My Das has been around for about as long as my brother's Macbook. He has shoddy keys now, but my keyboard feels the same as ever.

>>55659002
>aliexpress

wait no aliexpress is okay i got it confused with alibaba

>>55659068

better pay double to shill middlemen like assdrop that resell from here

>>55659068
What's wrong with ali?

>>55659086
>>55659080

>>55658943
You just saved me so much time and money.
Have you ever tried Vortex caps?

>>55649659
is there even a spacebar on that thing

>>55658971
It's not just a matter of your keyboard breaking because you rage at CS:GO. Plastic keyboard's membrane wear out pretty quickly under normal use, and they'll start to feel stiffer, dull, or stuck. The switches of mechanical lasts miles longer since they're, well, switches after all.

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>>55659108
roommate has the white and blue ones. He likes them. They seem like good quality. currently using the gateron caps and they have a similar grain and thickness. have heard some people complain about QC on vortex tho

>>55659206
not quite good enough to use blank keycaps otherwise i would be saving a lot of money on keycaps
do you know places i can get cheap keycaps?

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1403
y/n

>>55659344
>Pad printed PBT
For what purpose?

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Just bought a FC750 in blues. Can't fucking wait. I'm coming from a quickfire rapid with the same switch. I just put O-rings on it and it feels fucking amazing, I thought I would hate the softer feeling but I'm enjoying it and the reduced sound

>>55659357

>Typically, pad printing is used for front printing where legend wear is not a concern.

Whats wrong with pad printing if the legends are on the side of the keys?

What are my options for a cheapish ($80-150) tkl~60% tactile board?

Currently own 2nd hand blackwidow te/tkl. Would prefer something with proper cherry/topre/something.

Is $20 for a chink numpad worthwhile? The reviews make it look like it, but I'm hesitant. I would use it, since I do finance.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51aGFUqCgmL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR135%2C135_&psc=1&refRID=P3VBSCE6KYQNDS2JVVQB

>>55659427

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=183&sortby=price:asc

Go nuts. That site has a 15% off KBP keyboards right now, forgot it but just google the web name and cupons

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>>55659305
that pic is my hhkb with dyed caps. nice and thick pbt as well.

>>55659456
Can't thank you enough.

>>55659206
>>55659483
what makes the happy hacker keyboards worth the extra ~$70 over your average quality mechanical keyboard?

>>55659526
Cult following. Topre argument is invalid since they're $25 more expensive than Realforces for no good reason.

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>>55659556
pretty much this. I had the extra cash and I'm happy with my purchase. it's nice.

>>55659556
>>55659571
alright, just wanted to make sure that the switches they used weren't somehow a million times better than the common ones

>>55654946

some of us are not accountants

>>55654946
I curse mine everyday for giving me odd shoulder and back pain. Can't wait for my TKL to arrive.

>>55659526
no mx switch is as good as topre imo
HHKB 45g topre is better feeling than realforce 45g topre and i know one other person that agrees
could just be mental since the sound is better maybe the switch itself isnt better

>something that costs as little as possible
>USA
>Brown switch only
>any layout
>any form factor, not picky
>no backlight required
>shitty keyboards, no mkb

Basically, what's the entry level/cheapest brown switch keyboard?

>>55659683
nah I agree too senpai.

>>55659726
>browns
>no shitty keyboards
I got bad news for you

>>55651886
Are LP caps even compatible with Cherry MX?

>>55659780
i cant really put my finger on it
is it just because mx is just inferior design?
cherry clears are about as close as ive gotten to thinking mx is worth using but i havent tried any ergo clear/zealios mod yet

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>>55659832
I like my blues because I'm a huge fag, but I'd say ergo clear comes a little close. and the hhkb feels better to me because no metal ping since all plastic. gives it that real nice thock.

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>>55657162
You’d probably want a custom keyboard layout

The US International layout and the German T2 layout have those, but neither use those exact combinations.

Alt Gr is the same as Ctrl + Alt, but Alt can’t be used to input symbols without specialized software because it’s supposed to reserved for application key combinations.

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>>55659832
also I can understand why people want to think BTC is similar to topre, but it really isn't the same.

>>55659869
>>55659571
>>55659483
>>55659206
>paying hundreds of dollars for a plastic piece of shit keyboard with missing modifiers

/g/ ladies and gentlemen.

>>55660032
I mean, I accept the fact I overpaid. I had the extra cash and wanted to try it out. It's no where near close to a piece of shit and it's not missing any modifiers. 5/10

>>55660058
missing modifiers are advertised as a "feature" for HHKB, shill.

>>55660073
yet no shilling to be had. if someone doesn't have the money for it, like you for example, or if 260 is too much for them, I'd say not get it. Again, sweetie, its not missing any modifiers. it has them all.

>>55660096
>No Caps Lock
>No right control
>Left control was aborted and for some reason became the aborted fetus of caps lock
>No OS/CMD key
You're not even trying

>>55660134
(you)

>>55660134
>Caps Lock
>Useful
The Super keys are the ones with diamonds, there are two

What do you guys think about this keyboard?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016MAK38U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AXZ7TDMJNMJSZ

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Can you guys compile a list of the best mechanical keyboards according to price range so these fucking noobs stop asking if a cheap keyboard they found on Amazon is any good?

>>55660240
No.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GV7IU3O

is this keyboard good

>>55660240
The best rule to go by so far, the lower percentage a keyboard is, the better
100% < 75% < 60% < 40%

>>55660429
>he doesn't use a 10% with a ten function layers

>>55659683

I like my cherry switches without metal plates too

>>55658646
You can where I'm from.

>>55660240
We had that and there were too many options to maintain an inclusive list.

>>55660282
Hope that's a joke.

>>55651661
your joke sucks

>>55659357
i was gonna get new caps anyway

>>55660499
feels bad man
top 10% master race user never

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>>55658823
If you can afford it why wouldn't you want to own a nice, well made object? I'm guessing most of us here use our keyboards daily, and for quite a bit of the day. So it's nice to use the best you can.

>>55660134
>being poor
>not having multiple keyboards for different scenarios
>expressing hatred through an inferior keyboard through the power of a malaysian cake baking forum
seek help anon

>$300
>USA
>Something stiff, topre 55g & quiet?
>don't care
>something split/ergonomic.
>dont care
>Model M buckling springs.

need something to use at 2am when everyones asleep. i don't think a split+topre silenced keyboard exists but im just curious about whats available.

>>55661532
Lubed ergo clears are pretty quiet in my experience.

>>55661532
microtron/utron exists but if i remember correctly it was closer to $400 and its uniform 45g non silenced
i honestly dont think there are any other ergonomic topre boards

I want to get one of those capless keyboards from wasd but i need that money for a new video card

this is a hard decision

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i wish i'd fallen for the mechanical keyboard meme 2 years ago lads

i love me some macross

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>>55661915
What do you think about Delta?

>>55661944
I haven't seen it
I just have very fond memories of my dad buying me robotech VHS tapes when I was a kid

at a glance it looks really bad though

>>55650182

Browns feel like Reds honestly, You'll only feel the difference if you type really slowly. You could try getting Blues and putting o-rings on them so you only hear the click?

>>55650182
if possible somehow get your hands on whites

they have the tactile bump with a quieter click but they are much heavier

>>55661532
https://soundcloud.com/elixir68k/realforce-10th-anniversary-jis-iso-nd31bs-pw

>>55656628

Mechanicalkeyboards is pretty great, even if it sounds super generic. I think 2 day shipping was only an extra 5 bucks.

>>55662102
is your 10th anni 55g silenced?
i could only find 45g silenced and theyre way over priced so no bueno

>>55662136
This is 30g silenced and I'm typing pretty heavily on it, the only other alternative is to just buy a HHKB Type-S which is 45g and sounds like:
https://soundcloud.com/elixir68k/hhkb-jp-type-s-pd-kb420ws

There's silenced variable weighting Realforces and a silenced 45g but good luck finding them without some sort of use of a proxy: http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1448508362

>>55662165
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272114235799
$400 10th anniversary ansi 45g silenced
i have a type s coming in the mail but i like my hhkb more than my friends realforce(45g)
i really want to try 55g but i love hhkbs too much to feel the need to start domeswapping

>>55662136
Alternatively, you might like something from this guy's videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/apolotary/videos

>>55662184
Of course it's overpriced if it's on eBay. 330k Won is like $280 USD.

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>>55661974
Just gotta expand your boundaries and have an open mind. It's not the Macross of thirty years past, it's the Macross of today.

http://desu-usergeneratedcontent.xyz/wsg/image/1467/01/1467012013362.webm
http://desu-usergeneratedcontent.xyz/wsg/image/1467/56/1467569961216.webm

>>55662213
i dont like this give me wolf squadron

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>>55652648
>fuck gateron

poor kid

>>55661779
Get the keyboard. The price of gpus will go down with time.

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>>55654611
>>55655366

The Varmilo is far, FAR better, and easily justifies the price.

You can get Varmilos with gateron switches, which are much smoother than cherries.

Varmilos come with thick pbt dyesub keycaps, while the Ganns comes with thin abs.

The Varmilo also has fantastic build quality, source: I dropped mine down my hardwood stairs and it was fine.

>>55662413
i dont doubt you about the keyboard still being functional but can you run me through how you dropped it down your stairs?

>>55662353
say i do get the wasd
how easy is it to fuck up using the grease it comes with
i know i only use it on the keys with metal wire tabs but if im retarded should i err on the side of caution and just not do it

>>55652757

I have this. It's a good board for the money.

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>>55649624
After waiting like 5 freaking months...
The box arrives.
What's inside?

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>>55662656
Could it really be?
The legendary ortholinear meme?
Or is it just a bunch of parts with terrible fit and finish?

>>55662672
tfw i thougt my gpu/monitor was broken when i saw such jagged lines

>Budget
~€140
>Location (continent at least)
Europe, italy
>Preferred switch type
Still not sure
>Layout
ISO
>Form factor
Fullsize
>Backlight
at least one color, white if possible
>Previous/current keyboards
shitty rubber dome

The ducky one is €135, it looks like a good deal, but i don't know what switch to get. It's not about the feel, it's about actually finding an affordable keyboard with that switch.
I'll probably go for the mx browns, or is there something with mx clears?
btw it should be obvious but any brand is fine as long as you can import it in europe

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>>55662672
I think I'm the first gentooman with this board so bow before me, prince of autism.

Review: ordering experience: terrible, had to wait at least 2 months after expected delivery
Build quality: good pcb, top plate required filing of each hole so quite bad. No instructions of any kind included.
Overall: Takes a bit of getting used to but customizability is neat as are the small foot print and synthesizer mode. Some important keys are sorely missed without macros. Very cool looks and feels optimum for Dvorak

>>55662724
there are no ducky shine keyboards with clears i believe
i honestly believe ducky makes the best backlit board still but i would suggest the newer nature whites or blues if you can tolerate the noise

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>>55662604
I fee with the keyboard on top of my laptop and held onto my laptop for dear life while the keeb bounced down the stairs.

It hurt to watch, but man is that thing solid.

>>55662606
I wouldn't get the wasd. It has good build quality, but cherry switches are scratchy and it comes with really bad keycaps. Not worth the money with manufacturers like Varmilo and Leopold on the scene.

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>>55662698
The laser cutting on the top plate is frustratingly bad. It makes the switches bind unless you file away at it. The rest is alright. Blank keycaps are cool for map switching but it's really hard to arrange them on the board when they're different heights for various rows.
They might be a meme though, tbd.

>>55662747
fell*

>>55662734
I'd love to try these switches, but the problem is still the lack of keyboards i want.
I choose the keyboard first and then the switches, because i want a fullsize backlit kb with the context menu button (the one that behaves like the right mouse click), and few keyboards do all of that at an affordable price, so unless something new comes out i can only choose between mx browns and blues

>Budget
Money is not a problem.

>Location (continent at least)
EU

>Preferred switch type
Reds

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
60-80%

>Backlight
No, and i would like to change the keycaps to fit some colour theme

>Previous/current keyboards
Have been rocking Corsair K95 for 3 years or so and I think it is way to big. Still like the red switches.

>>55662734
Ducky Shine 4 comes with clears.

I have, but I've been wanting to sell it since it never gets any use anymore

why the fuck is the hhkb-s so expensive now?

holy fucking shit!

>>55657726
damn this has everything I need

You think the pok3r has those shortcuts too?

>>55659369
i own quick fire rapid with blues interested in knowing
how is the fc750 without rings differ from qfr?

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>>55649624
i still have a whole set full of blue topre hiragana keys

what do

Are there any TKLs with dedicated Media Keys?
Preferably under $100

>>55662760
I don't understand why the side blocks of wood are appealing to anybody. Maybe if they mirrored the shape of the plate, but it looks fucking ridiculous to me as it is.

>>55663893
it's a layout built into windows

>>55661086
That's a beautiful keyboard, anon.

>>55660240

magiforce -> quickfire rapid /-> ganss -> filco/kul/RF/HHKB

Where can I buy a 40%?

are there any metal frame MX blue cherry keyboards besides the K70 from corsair?

>>55665328
pok3r

>>55665328
https://corus-kb.com/en/27-pok3r

>>55659571
where did you get thick pbt for a hhkb?

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Where can I get modifier keycaps that match these NKPC ones but actually fit on Costar stabilizers?

>>55666034
I mean the ones on the bottom, by the way.

>>55664153
Sell them? I have a HHKB JP and might be interested but international shipping would probably kill any savings made.

>>55660499
>not using a binary keyboard

>>55661266
>I need to pretend my plastic piece of garbage isn't objectively worse in every way to justify my purchase
Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Can someone tell me the name of that retarded keyboard which doesn't have any labels on the keys? I don't really give a shit if it's mechanical or not. I just want to force learning the layout without hunting and pecking.

>>55666616
Just don't look down.

Do any of you /g/uys travel with your keyboard? I don't really want to invest in another work keyboard (I don't type much in work, only when I'm writing grants or manuscripts). Is there a nice cheap sleeve I can buy for my TKL?

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>>55665137
T-thank you senpai!

>>55666780
Nope, if I'm computing away from home I just use my x61. It's got a pretty nice keyboards so it does the job.

>>55666616
literally any keyboard with blank keycaps

>>55666780
I do exactly what >>55666955 does but with a x61s. Thinkpads (at least up until T420/X220) have good enough keyboards that I feel the trackpoint makes up for slight decrease in quality compared to my daily driver.

cm trigger with red switches or quickfire ultimate with browns. I know both are shit but thats all i have

>>55666616
tons of keyboards have blank keycaps

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>>55667175
My original plan with the x61 was to get a nice small keyboard to take with it. But once I got my hands on the net book I realised the keyboard was more than good enough to not need it. Plus it's such a comfy size that it seems silly to lug unneeded stuff around with me.

>>55667175
>>55666955
Neat thanks for the responses. I need a new laptop replacement anyway, might look into the memepads

>>55651480
Where can i find one too?

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>>55667269
I mean sure they are meme. But I picked mine up for £80 including p+p. Perfect condition. And while I was sniffing at the specs, it's is more than powerful enough to browse, text edit etc (ie. the only stuff I actually need to do when away from home) comfortably. The only upgrade I did was to stick a SSD in it.

>>55667308
Literally google you lazy dunce

>>55657726
link to this?

>>55658547
I know this probably isn't bait which makes it pretty funny...

>>55667650
yea i know right? was a good start to my morning reading that shit

>>55667645
link to what?

pretty sure it's a cherry g80-3000 and has these keycaps https://www.massdrop.com/buy/gmk-ta-royal-alpha-typewriter-keycap-set-2/ using this layout https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QWERTY#US-International

>>55658599
>>55658613
I have this
they are good and thick
Also there are other colors, just PM vendor

>>55664741
exactly why I bought the plank despite seing the extra row as better

>>55664009
the fc750 has much better build quality, and comes with some of the nicest thick pbt dyesub keycaps on the market, whereas the qfr is flimsy and comes with thin abs caps.

>>55668528
You can easily take them off. The aluminum base is appealing though.

>>55659369
whats a good site to buy orings from?
amazon is kind of expensive looking, unless thats just normal price

>>55664566
someone?

>tfw scratched one of my keys with the plastic keycap puller

why aren't the wire ones the standard yet?

>>55651886
needs F keys and dedicated media keys. itd be perfect.

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Can't wait for my Plum84 to come in.

>35g Topre switches
>RGB Lighting
>70% form factor

Can't wait for next years bluetooth model. :0

>>55669231
75% formfactor

also they are knockoff topre switches not real ones

>>55669200
leave

I'm torn between these two:

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1565

http://ebay.com/itm/like/282097113793

Slightly leaning towards the Varmilo because you guys seem to suggest gaterons are superior and I like the look of the keys raised above the base.
Anything I should know before pulling the trigger?

>>55669298
>wanting a gimped keyboard

>>55658372
There's a drop on the miami PBT on massdrop.

I don't know shit about keyboards, but I'd like to pick up an AK33 to do this to. Is it chink garbage like it seems it is or will it actually be usable? I've got an breakaway numpad already so I'm not worried about that. I'm just worried about shitty switches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzoZ7rG0x0c

>>55669678
If they're Gateron or Cherry switches you should be completely fine. Majority of china boards are great, china's greatly stepped up their clone game in the past year.

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Is there any way to color non pbt keycaps? They are too fragile to cook right?

I have a mech with exposed switches. While I think it's aesthetically pleasing, it's a bitch to clean even with constant dusting. Stuff gets lodged in between the keys.

Is there anything that can serve as a keyboard cover that you guys have tried out?

I've tried using an old shirt but it looks bad and out of place on a nice desk.

>>55669976
No picture?

>>55669976
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,roofs
these look pretty neat
there was a nice gb last year but it fell through unfortunately

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>>55670000

>>55670029
It looks nice enough but for $30, I'd rather keep using the old shirt. It's just a piece of plastic at a huge markup.

>>55669319
They are pretty much the exact same thing, except the Varmilo has floating keycaps and gateron switches.

Would recommend the Varmilo, really enjoying mine.

>>55669976
I have a silk scarf thing I got from china. Before I found that, I just used a cashmere scarf. It keeps most things out and still looks nice.

>>55669976
What >>55670447 said. I've just got a nice piece of material.

>>55670061
I never had a problem with that myself. And IF i really need to clean it I'll just pluck away the keys and wash it that way. I don't think there is any other way to solve your problem than to /diy/ with plywood or something. Shouldn't be too hard/ugly if you got tools

>>55670447
>>55670814
Good point.

The main reason I didn't like the shirt was because it looks bad, it still did the job.

I'll look into getting a nice scarf or piece of fabric.

is there a good fullsized keyboard with gateron reds anywhere

>>55666616
just spend some time on a fucking typing game
there's figuratively billions out there on the internet

>Budget
$100 or less (but a huge preference towards as cheap as possible)
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MX Blue or clones compatible with the stem
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
TKL or Full
>Backlight
i don't care as long as it isn't red or green
>Previous/current keyboards
CM Storm Devestator
help me get out of this membrane hell

>>55671547
>fullsized
>good

>>55671920
quickfire rapid

>>55671939
thanks bud
i wont have any trouble replacing the keycaps right?

>>55671920

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Blue-Switch/dp/B00T1UGZ2C/

>>55671974
nope
its got an all standard layout :)

>>55672030
thanks man

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very cheap with blue switches?

>>55671929
its the best size

>>55671993
>>55658205
>>55655366
>>55652432
careful there anon, your shill is starting to show

>>55672244
if the numpad was on the other side of the keyboard then perhaps you could argue this