/mkg/ - SSK "holy fuck" edition >Buyer's

my keyboard is currently typing 2 different characters on 1 key press 'g' will input 'bg' and h will input 'nh'
is it fugged?

filco majestouch 2 browns

3 or 4 years old now

>>56024178
Did you clean it yet?

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How did I do? Managed to find it on ebay for $60 and in America.

>>56024178
yes

Topre or ergonomic? Topre or ergonomic...

>>56024315
depends on what ergonomic, i'd probably rather go topre unless its like an ergodox with zealios

Gonna do my first diy board

Found this thing for ~$3, it's just really old switches + keycaps. It looks exactly like IMSAI IKB-1 Keyboard except some keycaps are different and it was AZERTY before I cleaned it up and rearranged.

Switches feel kinda clunky but caps are great, that's why I want to made a working board out of this. It only has copper pins so I will have to solder everything. Now, what are my options? Lot of special chars are swapped so Teensy seems like the best choice. Any advice to buying it, like can I get it from aliexpress (10 bucks cheaper than mechanicalkeyboards.com)? And I saw there are 2.0 and 3.0, which is better?

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>>56024418
Forgot pic

>>56024327
Well, I do have a budget of about $250-$300. An Ergodox with Zealios sounds great, but I'm afraid I might strain the budget, especially as I'm in Europe.

>>56023047
literally how? this shit doesn't even look "gam3r tm"

>>56024433
You could always go for a regular realforce

Anyone know of an easy way to mod a Ducky Shine 3 TKL? I want to paint it, and perhaps swap some of my dead LEDs out. Are there any compatible alu cases out there, or should I just paint what I have? I think I can handle the LEDs, but I'd rather get a case before I start.

>>56023054
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOIRCI6/
I didn't like this keyboard because of the tenkeyless shit, but since you are looking for it, it's right around your budget also it's on a deal right now.
amazon is pretty chill on returning shit.

>>56009620
>>56009632

Decided to risk it and order one. Not the most knowledgeable to comment, but I will post feedback once it arrives in about 3 weeks.

>Budget
100€ - 150€ (max)

>Location
Finland

>Preferred switch type (from most preferred to least preferred)
Black, clear, or red

>Layout
Nordic

>Form factor
100% full keyboard

>Backlight
Would be cool

>Previous/current keyboards
A shitty Logitech wireless rubber dome

>>56024255
Yes

What keycaps fit the Model M?

>>56024569
I should also add that I've never, ever had a mechanical keyboard

>>56025091
Have you ever, ever tried a mechanical keyboard? I'm pretty sure you can test the switches, at least the Reds, on some "gamer" keyboards in stores.

Why do 90% of mechanical keyboards come without the numpad?
I thought the whole point to them was to he productive and not counter productive

>>56025560
I have never, ever used a numpad in my life, and most people who don't do serious number crunching don't really need one (or can simply use one as a layer), whereas it takes up a lot of space - and people value minimalism/portability.

>>56024447
I might end up doing so, but since I'm more into light switches I'm stuck between the "variable/ergonomically weighted" and "45g" variants. I seem to side more with the former, being a heavy typist, but I can't help but wonder if it's actually that great - I'd love to hear especially from someone who owned both.

>>56025474
>Have you ever, ever tried a mechanical keyboard?
Yes, at my friend's house. He had red switches.

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It's here, anyone want to play a pointless game of guess the switch?

>>56026282
Clears

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>>56025560
>muh numberpad

how often do you use it?
>inb4 videogames

>>56026282
browns

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>>56026296

Congrats, one of the memiest switches around- feels breddy gud though

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>>56026308

Sorry m8, not your day today :^)

Now all I need are some nice PBT caps, hopefully this'll be the first and last board I'll ever buy

>>56026345
>hopefully this'll be the first and last board I'll ever buy
get out

>>56024058
>get cherry brown off ebay
>my slow typing is too fast for the keyboard and it drops keystrokes
feels badman

>>56026308
I used a numberpad at my job because it was faster to type the numbers into the computer like that but thats it

I wish I could just saw them off from my keyboard and be done with it

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Don't know why pic is puside down, but anyways.
This baby arrived in the mail today! I got it used for a reasonable price, but it's in very good conditions.
I plugged it into my laptop because I was so eager to try it out and I'm amazed. It's my first mechanical keyboard and typing on it feels awesome. I also tried to play some match at TF2 and it was divine! A guy her3 once told me that Cherry X blue sometimes fail to register when the same key is pressed consequently but honesty I didn't experience this problem. Now I just can't wait to build my pc and plug this keyboard into the PS/2 port.

>>56026658
>made in taiwan
money well spent...

>>56026737
-.-

>ssk "holy fuck" edition
so is unicomp finally releasing their tenkeyless?

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>>56027029
It's all just an elaborate ruse

>>56027352
>july 22
what, 2014? like seriously, fucking unicomp.... they could probably even price it higher than their current models and it would still sell like cupcakes

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>>56024418
Bump

Teensy 2.0 vs 3.1?

Ok to buy from aliexpress?

>>56024569
hello friend,
i had a das keyboard it was nice,
few days ago i bought this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Water-Resistant-VicTsing-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01D41O5P2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470926690&sr=8-1&keywords=victsing+keyboard

it's pretty good especially for the money, u can choose between 2 or 3 switches i use blue.
with the rest of the money you can buy nordic key caps if you want, i blind type in english so my german layout doesn't bother me.
will use the extra money for nice key caps :^)

>>56027471
>Nordic
>ANSI

That's gonna work just swell. He needs ISO.

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>>56027390
i think a lot of people would pay around $150-200

>>56027535
for that kind of money I could buy an original ssk
100-150 seems more reasonable

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>>56027403
Neither, get an Arduino Pro Micro. 3$ from AliExpress, more than capable to run keyboards.

>>56027581
try finding one for 200 that isn't fucked in some way

mine took some work to get it usable

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Should I be worried?
According to google maps Willington CT is only 40 minutes away from here, there is another fedex facility 30min away from there but I haven't had an update since.

Also the scheduled delivery time was extended by two days till Monday the 15th, which doesn't make sense since its so close to me

how do the MX clear switches compare to the browns in terms of noise and feel? I have tried MX greens and they feel mushy as hell. I want to make sure before I dump another $100 on regret

>>56027707
MX greens are a pretty hard to come by so you could try selling it to some clueless loser on Craigslist and get some of your money back.
Also if you like to mash on you switches then don't get browns since you really can't feel the tactile bump. Clears have a heavier spring which makes it easier to feel if you are a heavy typist.

>>56027657
>has package in post
>"Should I be worried?"
literally why nigga just wait

>>56027764
after using browns for 5 years I got tired of them. I tried greens at the opposite end of the spectrum and they felt not as nice and crisp as I had hoped. is the bump on the clears alot more pronounced than the browns? if the clears are just like the greens without the click then I'll probably pass...

>>56027657
>Should I be worried?
About what?

Best place to get an hhkb in yurope?

>>56027581
>>56027648
where do you find SSKs for $100s? I can only find some for $1000+

>>56028136
are you talking about the industrial ones because those do sell for $1000+
https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/original-ibm-industrial-space-saving-keyboard-part-1395682/

now looking at ebay shows that a new in box ssk costs $600

>>56028232
only absolute fucking morons pay that much, this one has been sitting for ~18 months with no buyer

the real market value is closer to 700, but even then I'd never buy a membrane IBM for that price

>making a keyboard model out of plasticine so that I could measure dimensions and input them into CAD model
>when making the last key realize the switch won't fit there
Fug. I suppose 4 is the maximum number of keys that can be comfortably managed by thumb.

>>56025560
You're overexaggerating with that 90%.

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>PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING PING

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>>56029057
you think thats loud. you ain't heard nothing yet

>>56026282
I gave up on trying to get one of those things and I got a Novatouch instead.

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one day i'll make a g80-3000 TKL mod

I broke an MX Blue switch.
It sheared the blue cross shaped stem off the switch.

Can I just pop the top of the switch off, replace the blue stem with one from a new switch?
I wont have to unsolder it or anything?
It does have an LED installed

>>56030450
it depends if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, if they are PCB mounted you can do it without soldering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSOfjSF5I3s

>>56030450
You should just be able to remove the switch top and put in a new stem.

>>56030416
I almost bought one, but went for a ducky one instead.

So are unicomp keyboards good?

I was thinking about getting the PC 122 with left function key.

>>56030587
also a good choice, i got the g80 because i love the aesthetics of the oversized board, kinda grew on me from all the flea market cherry collecting runs

>>56030645
Unicomp keyboards are better then anything cherry shits out. The originals are still better, but they cost around 50 bucks more and require an adapter to work

>>56030695
I actually bought it but it was too massive so I returned it

Hey lads, anyone got experience modifying the model F-122? I know it has all the mounting holes for a standard ANSI layout, which is nice, but I'm wondering if it would be possible to cut the plate out and replace it with the one from an M13, giving me a 122 key board with ANSI layout and (crucially) a trackpoint. The lack of buttons isn't a problem; I'll just drill holes and mount some tact switches (probably three, for left/right/both, since the m13 doesn't have a third button natively)

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Can someone explain this to me. Like why is this key so expensive? It doesn't look special.

>>56030892
>topre
>click clack

There is your answer.

>>56025897
your statement doesnt make sense
if you're a heavy typist you'd want to have a 45g uni because the variable RF has a mix of 35 and 45g and would only mean that you would be bottoming out(super unergonomic if you press hard) on all the 35g switches
most people dont end up liking the variable RF boards
45g is where its at brother

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>>56030892
this is even worse

>>56029110
are there any modern keyboards with omron ambers in them?

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>>56024058
very nice

>>56028510
The industrial model m from ModelFKeyboards was sold to me. I think he has one left but I'm pretty sure he isn't selling it.

>>56031269
I guess that it doesn't fit my usage pattern much - the general idea of the variable is that weaker fingers hit weaker keys evening it all out, I heard. Is that wrong/marketbabble? But that doesn't work in gaming (not a concern at all for me, I game very rarely and very casually).

The only thing that bothers me about the 45g is that The Keyboard Company's selection of 45g Topres is horrible. It's either the Type Heaven (eh), the HiPro (not that good for touch typing) or the 88UB. The 88UB is nice, though. I guess I could go for that one.

Importing from the US is out of the question as it's much more expensive (taxes) and the cheaper British pound also helps me afford the keyboard.

>>56027535
I want a modern USB SSK with a trackpoint.

>>56028117
If you're in Poland or know someone there, someone on Allegro is selling a barely used HHKB for $170: http://allegro.pl/happy-hacking-professional-2-dark-gray-non-printed-i6406272214.html

>>56024058
So... I was wondering, is it possible to make steel plates using a Dremel for cuts? I'm broke af and cannot afford to use laser/cnc services and pre-made keyboards cost too much too

>>56026658
Has it made you pro at vidya gaymes yet xD

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>Pok3r with backlight and abs or without backlight and pbt
wich one?
same price.

Where are the Unicomp SSKs? Why is that company sitting on a goldmine and doing nothing about it?

They don't deserve to have the rights to that patent. What a fucking waste. They could be selling SSKs for $150 in massive volumes.

>>56032964
You can cut mild steel with a dremel, it is probably not going to look very neat but you can do it.

>>56027648
Theres one on my local classifieds right now for $70 CAD lmao

>tfw bought a set of gmk hyperfuse today

At least if I get buyer's remorse I can flip it ezpz.

>tfw will never find a non-gaymer MX Blue keyboard 10 key less keyboard in Latin America layout

Fuck this, Imma build my own

>>56034697
PBT.

who here hype to get the tada68?
I know I am :D
pls b gud

>>56026658
How much does this one cost?

Is it possible to buy an older IBM keyboard and just put in your own caps? which switch do they use?

sorry if retard question. Just wondering if possible to buy one and add your own keys and which they use

>>56024058
Only posting to say I have use rubberdome, buckling spring, and several cherry switches, and Topre is better than all of them.

>>56035675
Topre is rubberdome, and it's shit. BTC sliders feel just as good LMAO

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>>56035614
what you know about this?

Maybe buy the backlight and buy a PBT DSA apart its the best choice

>>56035775
ABS will get shiny in about the same time as those legends wear.
>>56035743
And?

Well, after two weeks using a HHKB, consider me a convert.

>>56034778
this desu

>>56036002
And topre keyboards cost a fuck load whereas BTC boards can be picked up for $5. Topre users are idiots.

>>56036105
And you ignore quite a few factors that contribute to that price. You're not going to claim that a Lexus drives just as well as a Kia are you? They're both basically the same right?

>>56036151
No I'm not ignoring anything really, keyboards to be are all about the typing feel, and BTC sliders feel pretty much exactly the same. If you're willing to pay like $300 more for a metal case and nicer keycaps then you're even more dumb than I though. Your topre meme's do not belong in a mechanical keyboard thread.

>>56036179
to me*

>>56036002
Ok thanks M8, so the pok3r white cherry mx Brown with backlight and a got set of keycaps pbt double shot.

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>people actually buy keyboards that dont have letters on them

LITERALLY the most embarrassing thing you can do. and responding with 'LOL HE HAS TO LOOK AT HIS KEYS!' is not a response

>>56036179
>muh exclusive keyboard club
Take your master race nonsense to geekhack or whatever.

>>56036271
don't be so mad mr rubber dome

>>56024178
My filco does the same, only 1 year old and I take care of my possessions, probably going to purchase a model m

>>56036425
should get a model F, an M would be a step down in quality from the Filco (rivets, plastic pivots, full-plastic case)

>>56036477
Clearly it isn't a step down when his 1 year old filco fucks up and model m's are still going strong after 20 years. Once you bolt mod them they're perfect. Not all F's are metal btw.

>>56036633
there are plenty of filcos "still going", but they don't have plastic rivets that fall off and cracked barrel frames.

that's kind of the whole reason bolt modding is needed, with the time investment and cost it's not worth even bothering. go straight to the better Fs.

>>56036679
Clearly plastic rivets aren't even a massive problem when filco boards can fail after a mere 1 year of use. Even after 20 years you still find M's that have been used with little to no rivets missing and barrel frames perfectly in tact. They are overall solid boards.

I find Model F's have better switches but the keyboards themselves have downsides also.

You need to convert XT's to work with modern systems, AT's have to run through 2 adapters and you're still missing 2 F keys because of the retarded layout, not to mention the small backspace key, fixed cables, and rust.

The 4704 series are the best but again, need custom controllers, have to be modified to standard layouts, still have fixed cables (unless you replace the controllers) and replacing the controllers requires soldering so it isn't a straight forward task, nor is it cheap.

>>56036425
Go for a Model M. You wont regret it.

>>56036775
there are defective models of every board, but I'd say 75% of non-bolt modded Ms have missing rivets. those with them intact are an exception to the rule, where it's the other way around for Filcos.

the main point is that with this design flaw and the cost of bolt modded boards, it doesn't make sense to buy Ms unless they're dirt cheap.

even with all the converters ($7 worth for AT, $25 for XT models) they can still be had for less than bolt-modded Ms. 4704s are in a completely different price class, so I don't know why you would even bring them up.

>>56036888
I own about 7 model m's total and I've only had to bolt mod one of them. The rest are in completely perfect shape with the exception of 2 of my lexmarks which are only missing a couple of rivets. I'm not saying model m's don't have a problem with broken rivets, a lot do. But they are 20 years old and you rarely find them that have so many broken rivets they become unusable. There's absolutely no point in not recommending model m's to people just because 'some model m's are completely fucked due to broken rivets'

Besides, I've never come across a Model M that was broken due to anything other than damaged springs or fucked up capacitors (on the m2's) As I said earlier, they are insanely durable and very reliable boards. As are the Model F's

To me it does make sense, Model M's are being sold in perfectly working condition with no bolt mods and sometimes with little to no broken rivets. If you find one in shitty beaten up condition then obviously they're going to be missing more rivets due to the shit they've gone through. I spend on average 150 GBP per Model M and I've never had any massive rivet problems.

I brought up 4704's because they are the best built of the bunch. the AT is plastic, not actually sure what the XT is made out of cos that's the one Model f I've never owned but it still has an extremely stupid and annoying to use layout. I personally wouldn't want to put up with my small back space key on the Model F AT or the nonstandard layout of the XT. You pretty much are forced to do some modifications.

sorry if I rambled, I'm tired.

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>>56036227
why even live if you can't touch type at this point?

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sup /g/ i recieved this CM Storm QuickFire Rapid-i keyboard earlier today

can i join the club or did i make a poor purchase??

is it a waste to buy a keyboard with backlighting if im planning to switch out the keycaps?

>>56031988
can you record yourself typing with this keyboard? i want to cum while listening to it

also

>No ↑
>Yes↓

>>56037810
??

it sounds the same as any other model M. there's thousands of typing demos on youtube.

>>56037761
That would depend on the keycaps you are swapping in.

Are there any cheap chinese mechanical keyboards that are white?

>>56038205
zhuque

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I'm rich

>>56038205
Magicforce
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HGDKJK4

Is the Ergodox worth it? Is it placebo?

http://www.keyboardco.com/pdf/RFRGB_catalog_computex2-1.pdf
>inb4 GAYMUR shit

>>56035631
Waiting for it to come back in stock. The ISO has every feature I've ever wanted.

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>>56037761
Most CM stuff is good entry stuff, so you done good.

My first was a Shine 2, which I bought because I liked the backlight on it. I realised after 1 month or two it was just annoying because I touch-type anyway, and I know where my keyboard is. Turned the LEDs off, bought some nice caps and I was very happy.

If you do turn out wanting a backlight _and_ custom caps, maybe find some really thick doubleshots or something, and create an underglow sort of thing (see pic).

>>56040178
Actually looks to be a decent board. Adjustable bottom out can fuck off though.

>>56036227
Do you ever clean your keyboard?

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>tfw fell for the black switch meme

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>>56041005
They're nice aren't they

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>Budget
100USD
>Location
NZ so anything with international shipping will do
>Preferred switch type
Anything because my budget is small, but I want something tactile and clicky, just not too far on the "gamer" spectrum
>Layout
ANSI preferred
>Form factor
80% or more
>Backlight
Doesn't matter
>Previous/Current keyboard
This will be babby's first mechanical keyboard

>clears

I guess people really like slamming their fingers into concrete!

>>56041285
Any switch is like slamming your fingers into concrete once you bottom out

>>56041294

clears just feel gross desu even if you don't bottom out, the bump feels inconsistent

>>56041342
That's just like your opinon man

>>56041353

I have a clear board/ topre/ zealio, clear's are by far the most gross and unsatisfying feeling. It feels to forced, but yea that's my opinion, I just should sell my clear board.

>>56041366
I also have a board with clears. I'd still use it if it weren't for the fact that it's fucking huge.

I should get a Shine Mini sometime.

>>56041610
I got a KUL-ES87 with white top

clear switch

Hey first time buying a mech keyboard, don't know much about it all, just wanting some recommendations,
Looking for ANZI keyboard, Blue or Black keys preferably 100% form I live in AUS, and I'd like to sped $200AUD or about $150USD

>>56042295
Go to centrecon senpai

>>56042295
Layout? Form factor? Backlight? Specific features? Do you think you'll be expanding or are you just after a keyboard and that's it?

What's the best cheap mechanical keyboard?

>>56043752
MagicForce68.

>>56034697
backlight is overrated

pbt is not

>>56025560

They're worthless because they're on the right side. Getting a tkl and buying a seperate numpad you can place to the left of it is objectively superior. Unless you're poor of course.

>>56043846
>objectively superior

Literally all mechanical keyboards.

>>56043752
HHKB Pro 2 Type-S

>>56043752
this one
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236031848/the-copper-machinist-keyboard-datamancer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-electronics_and_accessories-computers_and_peripherals-keyboards_and_mice&utm_custom1=117a427c-174b-4bfa-ac78-fe10b283c7dc&gclid=CIy9quiGvM4CFckfhgod120PWQ

>>56026737
Ducky's top tier boards are made in Taiwan and they're solid.

>Budget
160€ w/shipping if possible
>Location (continent at least)
Portugal
>Preferred switch type
blue or brown
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60%
>Backlight
No
>Previous/current keyboards
None

>>56024058I
Hello gentlemen, I live in the GREAT US of A and im here with a request. I currently have a budget of $30-$50( I know its not much) and want to to know if there are any decent mk at this price range. I have never bought one before so I don't even know what layout/formfactor/switch type I want. I play video games and do a bit of coding on the side. Any suggestions?

>Budget
150$
>Location (continent at least)
Argentina
>Preferred switch type
Whatever
>Layout
Ansi
>Form factor
Tenkeyless/60%
>Backlight
Maybe
>Previous/current keyboards
Blackwidow tenkeyless(piece of shit) and a K70 rgb.

I need something slim/compact to work with my tablet since i'm a digital artist.
I had problems with my previous blackwidow because no matter how much i cleaned it, it kept getting dirty and double tapping.

>>56045267
Get a chink TKL from aliexpress

Budget: < $130
Location: USA
Switch: Cherry Black/Clear
Layout: ANSI
Form Factor: 100%
Backlighting: could be fun not necessary
Current keyboard: Pok3r with clears. It's a solid keyboard I'm just looking for something different and full size. I also have plenty of keycaps so a barebones board would be fine too; even preferred if the price/features are good.

>>56045267
can't go wrong with monoprice
just understand with that low of a budget you won't get premium features, but these are still great keyboards
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=13790&gclid=CJ2t2aGgvM4CFVNahgodXusHAQ
This one is just an example so you know what to expect. If you have a favorite switch type just buy one of those from them

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>>56045532
if you want cherry blacks go with the classic ones and not the new ones. Unfortunately you have to get them used but they are definitely a fun switch to use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cherry-MX-11900-G80-11900LUMEU-2-03-Wired-Keyboard-Touchpad-/401033432999?hash=item5d5f748fa7:g:dA8AAOSwp5JWWMnm here is a cheap one so you can try it out

To tell them apart row 1 is new, and row 2 is vintage

>>56026308
I use the numberpad for work (finance). The fact that so many of you weebs can disregard the numberpad just tells me you don't work.

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>>56045726
Not everyone has a job that revolves around punching numbers into excel all day.

And most people don't use their home keyboard for work either.

>>56045743
Everyone in my business only works in office 2 days a week. Rest of the time is spent working remotely.

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>>56045822
Not everyone works in your business either.

>>56043789
The ajazz is better.

>>56034697
Why would anyone need a backlight.
PBT is pure bliss.

>>56045902
>non-standard everything

Yeah, have fun with that.

>>56024291
Chinese

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>>56045726
i'm at work

>all these keyboards
>not even a single one with ç

que merda

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>>56046049
yeah, but can you do a capital Ç?

>>56046090
Çim señör

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>>56046116
oh that's not french

french keyboards literally can't do Ç and it's hilarious

>>56045032
Poker or maybe Ducky Mini

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>>56046138
>french keyboards literally can't do Ç
(on windows)

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how memetastic is my keyboard?

poker 2 with clears, kind of want to ditch it and get an HHKB Type-S but its hard for me to justify that price

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>>56046377
Kill it with fire please

>>56046377
absolutely disgusting
1/10 made me reply

>>56036179
>keyboards to be are all about the typing feel
Durability is just as important.

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>>56045726
I climb trees to make my monies.

New key caps tomorrow.

>>56046138
People from first world countries have no need to type Ç

>>56046377
Caps are awful man...

> 100 - 150$
> USA
> Buckling Spring
> ANSI
> Tenkeyless or full
> Yes
> Razer Deathstalker 2013

Keyboard recently gave out and I'm looking for a new one. Help me /g/

>>56047690
If you want brand new buy from unicomp
http://www.pckeyboard.com/
Otherwise go on ebay or craigslist and find one that you think is nice

>>56047690
150 will buy you a nice F122 or AT with all the needed adapters on ebay. I'd pick between one of those.

I need a cheap 60% mecha.
It's just to bind keys for PS and other design programs.

>>56049265
Why don't you build a macro board?

Will this make me better at video games

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>>56049886
about as much as mountain dew and doritos will

>>56049886
Only if you get Buckling Springs

Budget: 100-150
Location: USA
Switch: mx clear or black
Layout: ANSI
Form: Anything with a small bezel
Backlighting: rgb
Current keyboard: daskeyboard with Browns.

White case and small bezel are mandatory.

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Just scooped a damn near brand new used hhkb pro 2 for 140$ shipped on ebay. How do I rice it out? After typing on it for a few hours I can deffinitely see some dampeners in my future. I love the sound but it is a little loud.

>inb5 get a better camera
fuck you I like my S4

>>56050227
Ducky might have something, One TKL RGB maybe?

>>56050242
Nice deal. Blank PBTs in Black, Grey or Beige IMO.

What places in NY have mechanical keyboards I can just try out

Budget : $200 AUD
Location: Australia
Switch Type: Brown or Blue
Layout: ANSI
Form factor: 100%
Backlight: Not really needed nice touch though.

>>56051222
Microcenter

Have anybody tried this? Just got a new tablet but my Pok3r doesn't work with it through USB OTG

https://www.amazon.com/Nulaxy-Wired-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B00T5YXNL0

>>56024291
The rk61 is 60 bucks on chinese amazon.

>>56049450
I don't have the time sadly. That's why i want to waste money on things like keyboards.

>>56052265
Pay someone else to build a macro board.

>Budget
$100

>Location
United States

>Preferred switch type (from most preferred to least preferred)
reds >>>>>>>>greens,>>>>>> blues

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
Tenkeyless/60%

>Backlight
nice to have but cheapness over luxury

>Previous/current keyboards
Laprop chiclet keyboard

The cheaper the better, I just need a small red switch board m8s. Help pls

>>56045743
what is that?
I want.

I kinda wanna get some PBT keycaps for my Shine 3 to match my PBT mouse. Any suggestions?

>>56052888
That my friend is what you call a meme

>>56052733
Ducky One, TKL. non-backlit ones cost $89, PBT ones $105, backlit $99.

>>56052969
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=336
have fun

>>56053019
Thanks anon, this looks really nice. didnt even know this was a company.

>>56053086
Ducky is one of the most well know brands anon.
They are pretty respected. along with Filco, they are probably the most well known quality brand.
Also, mind that the spacebar and control keys use cherry stabilizers. They tend to feel a little mushy, but they make swapping those caps super easy. Investigate a little on them, so you're sure you won't have issues with them.

Who the fuck though variable weighted keys were a good idea?

>>56053437
Logic.

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My friend just posted a picture of the Model M keyboard he's going to get and I have never seen this variation before. Anyone can shed some light on what this keyboard is designed for I would appreciate it.

>>56053488
it's just a 1986-1990 terminal board, they're on ebay all the time for 40-60 USD

>Budget
Less than $400
>Location
US of A
>Preferred switch type (from most preferred to least preferred)
Old Alps(A quiet kind, willing to try ebay), Topre, Quiet Click
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
Full Size
>Backlight
god no
>Previous/current keyboards
KBParadise v80 w/ Matias Clicky(loved it), CM Quickfire with browns(was bad), Matis Quiet Click Pro(used for work, double inputs on certain keys so refunding it and looking for a replacement)

Must be reasonably quiet for a workplace environment.

>>56053046
...I guess I should've seen that coming, huh? Thanks anyway.

>>56053488
looks like a silver label ibm model M terminal.
If it was the ISO version it would have been around $600 box in.
Also since this is a terminal board you might need an active adapter

>>56053500
For old quiet ALPS, greens are great. The Zenith ZKB series sell for about 100-120 in decent shape, and aren't hard to convert.

They feel much smoother than the creams and yellows IMO.

>>56053555
Good cap sets cost around 100 dollars. However you can get cheap ABS double shot key caps for 30-40 bucks

>>56053437
>Who the fuck though variable weighted keys were a good idea?
Newfag here what does that^ mean

>>56053600
I'll probably save up and wait for some grey or black engraved PBT set to pop up. My mouse has sold me on PBT, and I'm planning to pretty much rebuild my keyboard pretty soon as 5 LEDs have died now and it's out of warranty anyway.

how meme is the hhkb non printed keycaps for $160 CAD

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Do you like cream cheese and greens?

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>Budget
70€ max

>Location
Goymany

>Preferred switch type (from most preferred to least preferred)
Red or Black

>Layout
QWERTZ

>Form factor
full keyboard
macro/programmable keys completely optional

>Backlight
a bonus, not necessary

>Previous/current keyboards
Cherry G80 with MX Black switches


Might get the same one again or try out the gbpower rgb keybpoard.

dont need no fancy shmancy gayman keyboard this is mostly for programming and occasional shootan games or path of exile.

>>56050242
howd you score it? typo on the listing?

>>56054005
nah. dude had it started at 120$, but I do have an inclination that he forgot to set a reserve or something. Only like 3 bidders the whole listing time too. Could have just been lightning in a bottle. Didn't seem to be a reseller or anything either, so i suppose it could have been a gift or something he didn't care too much about.

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>>56053437
I do.

>>56053625
Keyboards with different switches. Like >>56054457

>>56054077

cool, congrats anon.

>>56054587
thanks man. Getting used to the layout is interesting, even coming from a kbt pure limited, but I'm loving it so far. Checkin out GH now for some rice.

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Does anybody know what style of keycaps are these on the enhanced IIe?

I like them a lot.

Who here uses the Topre spacebar spring?

>>56055510
I took mine off. The springs make my spacebar feel like a super stiff cherry black.