/mkg/ - mechanical keyboard general

It appears amazon.co.jp now ships some keyboards internationally - referring to Filco, most Topre and HHKB in JP layouts here.

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>>56554852
I don't think that one is mechanical but they definitely make ones that are

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>>56554852
and another.
They're several models for like 20 bucks, which isn't that bad for an old alps keyboard. Also in some models you can switch them to qwerty with a lever on the back

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http://m.ebay.com/itm/141844901502?_mwBanner=1


Did i find a trassure? I judt ordered one for 10 dollars and it does appear to be similar as the ebay one

>>56555084
I'd say go onto the deskthority forums and ask there. They have way more knowledge about these things then anyone here

Hmmm, according to the FAQ Corsair is frowned upon, but is there any other keyboards that supports programmable RGB lighting?

>>56555182
https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/keytronics-kb3270-plus-professional-series-micro-to-mainframe-keyboard-t14575.html


Posted this now, lets hope its secretly worth a bazillion dollars

>>56555473
Ducky shine 5

Terminus Mini 2 is CUTE

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>>56555546
This board is cuter

>>56555596
Starving African keyboards aren't cute.

>>56555596
i know

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yoo

>>56554981
Yeah they've really expanded what they ship internationally in the past few months (much more than just keyboards), it's pretty nice.

Does anyone have a waterproof mechanical keyboard?

I think zalman's is mechanical, but I can't confirm with a tear down video.

>>56555967
ibm

>>56553819
>>56554983

That's a Keytronic battleship that's been rebranded. It should have foam and foil switches. The foam's probably fucked from age though.

>>56554852
>Budget
~125 +/-
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Unsure, see below
>Layout
Full
>Form factor
ANSI
>Backlight
Sure
>Previous/current keyboards
razer blackwidow ultimate 2014 (we all make mistakes). I generally like the keyboard, but I am starting to get chattering (double key press events) with certain keys and could stand a slightly higher actuation force than the kalih green switches in the deathstalker.

Recommendations?

>>56554852

I recently ordered my first mechanical keyboard. It's backordered, so I won't get it until October.

>KBParadise V80 TKL
>Matias Quiet Clicks
>Dolch Keycaps

How did I do?

>>56556391
Try something older like a model m or a dell at101w

>>56556437
pretty good switch pick
bad form factor tkl is the worst meme to be invented
dolch is okay I guess

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Well, after 25 years of computing it had to happen. On six hours of sleep in two days, I turned in a fugue and knocked an entire 8oz of rum and coke, somehow perfectly directly into my baby.

Computer was immediately turned off but..The thing poured 4oz of drink out of the casing. I'm going to assume electrical fault and that the switches and pcb are ruined.

What are my options? You can replace the PCBs with aftermarket stuff, right?

>>56556455

What's wrong with TKL? Should I have gotten a full size?

60% is 2pro4me.

>>56556438
Do you mean an actual 20 year old keyboard, or one of the new unicomp boards?

>>56556509
whichever one you like more

>>56556391
ducky shine 5

>>56556473
I really don't know the extent of the damage. You might might fine if you bathe it 99% rubbing alcohol. Some of the rum might have gotten into the keys making them sticky, in which case I'd say take them apart and clean them. If you want to get a new PCB you have to desolder the old switches and put them on the new one, maybe you need to buy new switches?.
Also you don't need to get a pcb, you can always buy some resistors and swithces then hand wire the keyboard to a Teensy controller then place it in your old case.
Here's a place to get you started
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=47
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=107

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>>56556509
you can get cheap alps keyboards for around 40 bucks on ebay. Dell AT101W actually has better build quality for its switches then anything cherry can come up with
If you want one for a Mac then get an AEK (pic related). They also use alps switches and cost the same

>>56556473

A spill's not that big a deal as long as it doesn't short the actual control circuitry. The switch matrix literally functions by shorting so it gives no fucks if all its contacts are suddenly shorted together.

You need to clean it before the acid does permanent damage. You can disassemble it and wash everything with water. You can even put it through the dishwasher (no detergent, no dry cycle).

Water will not hurt it while it's completely unpowered. The real challenge will be drying it out afterward, which can literally take weeks for water trapped inside the switch mechanisms. Keep it somewhere warm and dry or surround it with dried rice to encourage evaporation.

>>56556483
TKL os a useless size.
It's for people who want less space taken up by the board yet they still have stuff like a nav cluster arrow and f keys.

And even if you need those keys you could just get a 75%

>>56556455
some of us like our numpads on the left

>>56556596
the selection for 75% keyboards is limited though to be fair, choc mini is great but you can't easily get keycap sets for it, i can understand if people prefer TKL just because the selection is more limited, not many brands make 75%

>>56556656
Then buy a fucking numpad on the left you retard

>>56556673
why TKL and numpads are so much cheaper then keyboards with the numpad on the left

>>56556723
fuck you

>>56556738
dude I'm not spending my autism bucks on a specialty keyboard. Honestly $60 was probably too much for what I got anyway

>>56556767
That's not even what I meant I meant buy a keyboard and put a numpad on the left

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>>56556778
wait buy a full size keyboard and a separate numpad? why that's too much space. I just got a Tomoko and (pic related)

>>56556832
I hate you

>>56556832
ebin retardation

>>56556843
why for not spending $150+ on some specialty mechanical keyboard, or for not cluttering up my already limited desk space with two numpads (one of which I will never use)

>>56556887
Fuck you don't replying to my posts

>>56556887
You're not getting what he's saying. You need to buy a keyboard with a numpad, then buy a keyboard with a numpad that you put on the left side, so you have a keyboard with a numpad on your left side.

Where do i get nordic model m`s?

>>56556587
cleaned everything with water, but should i also wash the little daughter PCB? since its just a minor component should i just throw it out and buy a new one anyway?

now the waiting begins :\

Does the type S have different colored modifiers than the standard pro 2 in white?

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>>56556920
here have a (You) its on the house
>>56556963
>You're not getting what he's saying. You need to buy a keyboard with a numpad, then buy a keyboard with a numpad that you put on the left side, so you have a keyboard with a numpad on your left side.
So I need to buy to expensive keyboards?

To be honest here I feel for the TKL meme and bought a Tomoko for 30 bucks a while back. I missed the numpad more then I thought I would so I went and got one for cheap. Placing it on the left however is something I do not regret as it feels so much more comfortable then what I had before. I can keep my hand on my mouse and use my thumb to press any of the keys on the right side (arrows, PG up/dn, etc)

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>>56557328
that definitely an IBM model F knock off. My guess is that it has rubberdomes, but without the number on the back I can't make that great of a guess. Also it might not work without a special adapter

>>56557073
wash the daughter PCB too, and try to fix it with just the original components, chances are it will be fine, but you need to clean everything to avoid corrosion

yo what's the best solution for affixing carpal tunnel inducing feet on my planck? ie something to angle this keyboard off my desk

>>56557390
Why do you think its a knockoff?

>>56557463
Why not use legos to build some feet, that way you can adjust them to see if it feels better or not.

>>56557497
like glue them to the bottom of my keyboard? or drill lego peg sized holes?

>>56557527
I wasn't thinking of a permanent solution. Just something temporary to see if your hands feel better.
Also just wondering are you the guy that posts your planc in a wooden case?

>>56557494
IBM was very popular so a lot of people tried to copy their designs, some where officially licensed, which is why without the product number I can't figure out if it is or not since I've never hear of any IBM partnership with whomever those >>56557328 are

>>56557552
no never posted mine

>>56557463
>carpal tunnel inducing feet
woah wait are you saying it's bad to have your keyboard at an angle?

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I dont care if it isn't fully mechanical just post sexy keyboards

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>>56557681
what is this i want to collect it

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I want this keyboard and my keyboard has the same connector except it's male do I just get a female to female adapter?

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>>56557771
Micro Cassette [Epson PX-8]

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>>56557814
yeah i already found one on ebay

>>56557776
I meant to say computer

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>>56557681
Nothing wrong with a tx1800

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>>56557681
Can't wait till these keycaps drop again

>>56557647
Yeah, it's not a good idea to have it tilted towards you.

>>56557865
that layout makes my brain hurt

>>56557956
What don't you like about the 1800?

>>56557965
the entire numpad area would take some serious getting used to
especially with the four keys with an entire row to themselves
i don't really dislike it it's just really weird to look at

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>>56554852
>Budget
$150
>Location
United States
>Preferred switch type
Not sure, I have a Cherry MX switch tester and the only one I ruled out is Blacks.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60%
>Backlight
No strong preference, I like backlit but can live without.
>Previous/current keyboards
None, this will be first mech.

>>56557832
holy shit, this looks beautiful

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>>56557681
>microcassette
>that color scheme

>>56557954
source? and if i set it flat on the table it's kinda tilted away from me because of the staggered profile

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>>56558096
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=&size=60%25&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on

Pick one that you like. I recommend that you get PBT key caps instead of ABS or else they will look like this after two weeks, dye-sub preferably, but that might be out of your budget.

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>>56558097
The one thing that I don't understand is why GMK Dolch is more expensive then the genuine Dolch keyboard

>>56558113
I don't have any specific source, it's typical ergonomic knowledge.

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>>56558160
it seems unreasonable that it would apply to everyone and every specific keyboard model and desk setup.

>>56558113
https://www.bakkerelkhuizen.com/knowledge-center/feet-in-or-out/

>>56558189
It should be at a slight negative tilt to your forearms, which should be parallel to the ground.

>>56558225
i guess i'll give it a try but at first impression it feels like the bottom 2-3 rows are tilted forward a bit too much and that to type it's more like an awkward backward movement instead of a downward press

Guy who spilled coke in his filco earlier here.

Seeing multiple reports of new Ducky One non backlit Grey and Blue edition having the PBT keycaps wear off in days.

Did ducky have a bad manufacturing run or is a competitor slandering them? These are specialized products and reviews like that can easily send me running. Multiple guys saying PBT caps "wore off" in 10-20 days.

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>>56558266
I bought A ducky one with PBT (White and Grey) caps and after 20 days my S key start to fade out, the weird thing is that all my other keys are fine

>>56558253
ok nvm it seems better to have it flat, thanks for the tip faggots

got 138 wpm for the first time on my first try on keybr.com lol

>>56558322
>>56558266
To elaborate if this was something wrong with Ducky's manufacturing process then the whole keyboard will be fading. But since the S key is one of the least used keys I think its a QC issue not a manufacturing issue, or else my entire keyboard will start to fade out. Also its a very slight fade compared to other i've seen online

>>56558349
Well that was a quick turnaround.

Someone please convince me not to get the pro 2. I ordered one a few months ago and canceled minutes later and now I'm getting the urges again

>>56558501
alps>topre
http://imgur.com/a/Y0foU

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>>56558517
Tai-Hao Dolch keycaps

>>56558517
>not painting the plate
enjoy your rust

>>56558517
I would do this but that plate was agroup buy and I can't find one anywhere else also what is the duck viper

>>56558322
>>56558360
okay, yeah, fuck them with a stick.

After having a $150 hercules guitar stand start melting a few years ago (in 70 degree apartment) I am done with companies fucking up the manufacturing of PLASTIC. How hard is it to make fucking PLASTIC?

When you fuck up the manufacturing of plastic it speaks to extreeeeeeeeme cost cutting attempts. Guess it's majestouch 2 for me.

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>patrician computing experience

>>56558766
>He uses a mouth fedora

>>56558766
That badge
Eww...

Silver>Grey>>>>>Any rubber dome keyboard>>>Blue

>>56558974
you're joking right

>>56558766
that reflection makes the caps look nasty

>>56559011
Yeah they're very glossy on the sides unfortunately

>>56558766
This is an intentional cringe picture, right? RIGHT?

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>>56555596

;)

>>56559650
Why do people use caps lock keys when they remove useful keys

>>56559702
in that case it might not actually be a caps lock, just that the set doesn't match the layout (notice the gaps between the bottom right keys and the upside down alt)

but caps lock is actually useful for touch typing VARIABLE_NAMES

>>56555034
I worked at a milk processing facility for a while where these were the work keyboards, and they're actually really nice when you're wearing thick ass gloves and just need to type in the batch code.

>>56559702
It's control

Just ordered this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGsDpzEAbKU
How fucked i am?

>>56560618
you'll be fine anon

Budget: <150
Location: USA
Switch: Black or Clears
Layout: ANSI
Form Factor: 100% (unless the tkl is really nice, then I would just buy a usb numpad)
Backlight: Not opposed to it
Current KB: Pok3r with clears. Need the numpad for work and wanted to go a bit bigger

>>56560728
Man, i hope so. I'll switch keycaps to white ones later tho.

>Budget
$50-90
>Location
Argentina, land of the black man.
>Preferred switch type
I have 0 knowledge, but I want something clicky and soft I guess
>Layout
Preferably ISO
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Would be really nice
>Previous/current keyboards
We had IBMs Model M at school, they were really nice.

>Budget
As far below $100 I can go without it being complete shit (I'd prefer to build but if there's a good deal that ticks all my boxes then that works too)

>Location
The great US of A

>Switch
MX Clears I think, I currently have Blues and want something heavier and quieter


>Layout
60% or smaller

>Form-factor
QWERTY

>Backlight
No thanks

>Previous/Current boards
I'm currently on my first mech, a Ducky Shine 3. I just want something smaller with different switches and hopefully I can sell the Ducky to get some money back after building/buying my next board.

>>56561058
the kbparidse v60 has mx clears, but it's above your budget.What do you think about gaterons?

>>56561116
No clue about Gaterons. How far above my budget? I'm not broke, I was just hoping to be able to pay for the board by selling my Ducky but I'm not too scared to pull some money from my pocket for it either.

>>56561175
20 dollars

>>56561181
Oh okay. Basically I don't want one of those boutique boards that run well over $250. My budget is pretty flexible, so $20 over is not bad at all.

>>56561192
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=search_list&s[title]=Y&s[short_desc]=Y&s[full_desc]=Y&s[sku]=Y&s[match]=all&s[cid]=0&s[search]=v60+cherry+white

Pick whicheverone you want the only difference is the keycaps and if it has backlighting or not

>>56559738
>but caps lock is actually useful for touch typing VARIABLE_NAMES
so is SHIFT ON THE THUMB button which I'm guessing that keyboard probably has

>>56554983
Anon if youre still here, these are the switches
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Key_Tronic_foam_and_foil

And that is the keyboard
http://www.seasip.info/VintagePC/kb3270.html

>>56557837
no, it's a completely different protocol that requires custom wiring and a converter.

didn't you ask this like 2 weeks ago?

>>56562034
do you love me yet mkg

>>56562034
Yearning for the approval of a community of spite-ridden anonymous idle young men is a fruitless pursuit

Looks like the memes got to you and you got a fucking retarded keyboard to impress them all

Anyone know a good list of mechanical keyboards you can pickup from Canada computers? Seems like Canadian vendors suck for computer parts but I have a local Canada Computers and want to grab something from there.

>>56562149
so no?

>>56555473
That IS the reason that Corsair is frowned upon. You won't get cred among the 'computer expert' crowd with gaymen shit.

>>56562403
I would be embarrassed if someone saw it in my room.

But aesthetics aside, how is typing on that high of a slope?

>>56556596
>you MUST be on one of two extremes, no in-betweens

>>56562380
how can this many merchants suck?
Amazon, Canada Computers, DirectCanada, Memory Express, NCIX, Newegg, PC Canada, shopRBC, Vuugo.

>>56556596
Arrows, home, end, del are all extremely helpful for programming

>>56554852
wtf is this shit, looks like periodic table

>>56557886
whats with the 9 7 6

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>>56558766
>OBEY
>ElementaryOS

>>56563889
you mean 1976?
Thats the name of the keycap set

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How often is this thing on Massdrop? It was also avaible year ago right? I want a keytester and this one seems perfect, with PCB even, but I know I won't be buying new keyboard for at least 2/3 years

>>56565241
I got in on the first drop in July of last year, and it's been available another two times since then, I think.

can i take my old/broken rubber dome keyboard and modify it with mechanical switches to become a mechanical keyboard? Or reuse the case at least?

>>56565472
No.

I dunno why so many people recommend the k120 as the best dome board. Had a chance to try one today and the keys are so shallow. Feels basically like smashing your fingers into the table.

>>56560618

corsair is already shit, why'd you go even further and order a chink knockoff? are you fucked, yes, the same moment when you thought it was a good idea

>>56565659
Probably because it's cheap. Best dome keyboard is Topre, which isn't even membrane. If you want an actual good membrane keyboard for cheap find a really old one that hasn't been used much on ebay, as rubber dome over membrane used to be decent way back when.

>Budget
Up to 150$
>Location
Europe,Bosnia
>Preferred switch type
Gateron yellow>Gateron red>Cherry mx red all fine,though
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60%,TKL only if it's cheap and good
>Backlight
Don't care
>Previous/current keyboard
Some shitty rubber dome,cant even google it

Looking for something as cheap as possible,without sacrificing quality.

>>56565847
Just get an old alps board with green switches or something if you want cheap + nice.

How different are Gateron Blues to MX Blues?

Anyone know where to get blank white PBT caps on the cheap-ish that aren't from banggood?

>>56566017

aliexpress

Guys, what is the difference between transparent and non-transparent gayteron switches?

>tfw you want miami keycaps but can't find them online without crazy high shipping costs

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blue vs. brown for light gaymes (mainly osu!) but mainly for shitposting.

probably gonna get that cheapshit Rosewill one.

>>56566295
Blues if you really want to hear how intense your shitposting is

>>56566476
how much quieter are clears/greens compared to blues?

>>56557681
I want one to collect one of these but I cant find it anywhere?

>>56566501
meant white, not clear.

>>56566501
Greens are just blues with heavier spring. Clears are browns with an extended tactile bump and heavier spring

>>56566626
>Greens are just blues with heavier spring.
so are they quieter or no

>>56566642
No if you have normal hands and bottom out everytime you press a key, or yes if its to heavy for you to bottom out everytime. Some people perfer greens since blues are to light and you end up mashing them so your fingers end up hurting

>>56555596
How can i still get one of these?
I need one in my life, its exactly what ive been looking for
>>56559650

>>56566787
Google Pawn 35% keyboard. Find the guy on deskthority and send him a PM to see if they still have leftovers

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NPKC-61-87-104-Keys-Miami-Thick-PBT-OEM-Profile-Keycap-For-MX-Switches-/182270093717?var=&hash=item2a7024e995:m:mKTb1-y0t-qaKeBqcTkBkQA

Are these legit?

>>56566840
If they dont have spares im killing myself

>>56566934
They are knock offs but go for them if you really want that color scheme

>>56567041
I just like that they offer 61 key for half of 104, since I use a Poker II and the majority of the 104 set won't even be used

>>56566944
If they dont ask if they have the case and the plate. Worst case you can handwire everything together without a pcb

>Budget
£85~
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
MX Clear
>Layout
Don't care
>Form factor
TKL
>Backlight
don't care
>Previous/current keyboards
Corsair K30

>>56567139
Ducky one TKL

>>56565922
how are 100+ dollar green alps boards cheap?

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whats a good website to learn touch typing again?

got 90 wpm on 10fastfingers but my typing is kind of fucked i use all 5 on left hand but like 1-2 on right

Does a kit to build a board with the TADA68 layout exist? I'm in love with that layout but the first batch is sold out and I've no idea when the next batch of orders will be.

>>56568719
You can get a magicforce 68 DIY kit on aliexpress, that's as close as you'll get, short of entering a groupbuy. Though I think winkeyless.kr may also have some PCBs and other things that would fit that layout.

>Budget
150 CAD
>Location (continent at least)
Canada, Ontario
>Preferred switch type
Brown/Red/Blue
>Layout
ISO/ANSI
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
Yes
>Previous/current keyboards
Just shitty logitech and belkin keyboards.

>>56569311
Ducky Shine 5 in either reds or blues.

Browns suck ass.

>>56569373
Thanks friend. Although this makes me just hate being Canadian even more since all the places selling this keyboard are projecting almost a week before they fucking ship the thing.

>>56568072
keybr.com

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>>56569872

thanks mate its great

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I've been told by a friend that dcs is a bad profile. I've used dcs pretty much my entire life. Is dsa the best alternative? What non-dcs profile has the best selection of pbt keycaps?

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soon

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>>56571206
obviously OEM profile, but if you want something else old apple keyboards had PBT caps

>>56571322
whats that supposed to be a cheap drill press?

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>>56571389
Not quite.

Here's what the end product will look like.

>>56571341
oem looks very similar to dcs. What is the difference apart from the height of the cap?

>>56571404
oh its a mini mill

>>56571341
>Laser
Looks like vintage Cherry

>>56571206
>I've used dcs pretty much my entire life
I express doubt at the veracity of this claim.

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Guys I want to paint my Ajazz space keycap to cover the ugly logo, I have a black spray paint can, should it be good enough?

>>56571564
Thats a really bad idea. Why don't you buy a black PBT spacebar

>>56571578
Because:
1: I'm a cheap fuck
2: I don't know where to buy it
3: I've heard that Ajazz key sizes are not standard, so I don't want to end with a slighty smaller space bar.

>>56571481
Isn't dcs and taihao the same thing?

>>56565241
I have the grey one, no PCB, looks like this one has more switch variety. It's decent for experimenting.

>>56571641
No, DCS is exclusively a Signature Plastics profile. Tai Hao is OEM profile, I believe.

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>>56571681
>>56571341
But that says that they are slightly different
Look at the top and bottom row they don't look the same

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Okay serious question. Do you think this might be a model m?

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>>56571711
no that's a CRT. Also models Ms have a big IBM logo

>>56571704
Then I guess it isn't OEM. Regardless, it's not DCS.

>>56571681
Ah. Then I have switched from taihao to dcs, but I didn't notice a difference.

>>56571752
I think he's talking about the keyboard between the monitor and PC case.

>>56571772

meant to quote
>>56571728

>>56571711
How much is he selling it for since model Ms are usually around 60-70 bucks

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>>56571728
I obviously meant the keyboard on the back. Seriously it do look like one a bit though. What worries me is that you don't really see the bend of it, but maybe it's just the angle.

>>56571790
Nothing. I was looking through some pictures of a place I was UEing in a few years ago and saw it.

Wow

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new meme cable lads

need a meme case then i'll be full meme

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>>56572125
WOW

>>56572366
don't like the colors, should have flipped them around so brown was the most prominent

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>>56572395
i didn't make it

i think the idea was that it contrasts the actual keyset where the blue is the minority color

>>56571564
Paitn the inside of the cap.

>>56572617
Thats smart, I will try and post results.

I like the look and layout of the hhkb, but I don't think I will enjoy topre wht do?

>>56573144
Build your own HHKB with whatever switches you like
https://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/alps-cherry-hhkb-custom-build-current-phase-planning-t11974.html

>>56565937
Butter vs Sandpaper

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Which keycap set should I get to replace this one

>>56566642
>>56566741
Greens and whites actually have a more subdued click because the spring affects the click mechanism. It has nothing to do with bottoming out. The click on whites is barely audible at all.

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>>56573341
This one drops in under a week
GMK Hydro

>>56573341
What're those? Tai-Hao Sunshine?

>>56573341
memeami

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>>56573341
Enjoypbt black on black.

>>56573392
I was thinking of this one but I dunno

>>56573378
How much do GMK sets usually cost in group buys?

>>56574156
like $150
the cheapest i've seen one get was this one
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/17923

like $105 with over 1k buyers

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Is the Tai-Hao Dolch keycap set worth it?

>round 7 starting before round 6 is even shipped

Why the fuck is 7bit such a shit show?

>>56574804
It's taihao, it's probably cheap as fuck.

ABS or PBT?

>>56573378
>>56574156
>>56574211

Hydro seems to have some decent hype going, hopefully it'll get down to ~$130ish. Plus there's the squirtle squad novelties.

>>56574816
Double shot ABS and its $45

>>56574808
where is the thread? Deskthority or Geekhack?

>>56573144
>>56573207

LeanreN/Mekanisk is doing a group buy over at geekhack that has HHKB style plates and GoN PCBs that support it.

>>56574828
If you like Dolch, that's a lot cheaper than trying to get your hands on GMK or DSA Dolch.

>>56574838
Deskthority.

>>56574872
I know that's why I was asking because I can't afford $130 for a keycap set and my keycaps are starting to fade. Should I even bother? is the quality is too low?

>>56574904
Quality is allright, not too fancy or thick, but it has no imperfections. Color is very different from the real dolch IRL tho.

>>56574904
Well it's ABS so it will wear over time. It's doubleshot so you won't have to worry about your legends fading, but with ABS you'll always get shine eventually, which some people hate and others don't mind.

Not sure if that's what you're referring to by your current keys fading.

I don't know how fast Taihao's ABS wears though, I've only got PBT sets from them.

>>56562457
I have a corsair keyboard, bought it for the brush steel.

>>56575039
Its not steel tho.

>>56575039
>bought it for the brush steel
Anon I hate to tell you this but its not brushed steel. no way corsair would pay the shipping fees for an all metal keyboard

>>56574804
Dolch looks nice initially but it gets old really fucking fast. Also the caps are super thin and cheap feeling.

>>56574951
>Not sure if that's what you're referring to by your current keys fading
I asked around online and generally people said that dye sub PBT caps are known to bleach over time, that's why I want to try double shot keycaps

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>>56575247
take that back

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>>56575286
well Tai-Hao are total fucking garbage and not even the correct colors

>>56575247
>>56575286

Sky Dolch da bes

whisch gaterons should i get in my terminus mini 2

>>56574808
Oh man, I just realised I haven't been to the round 5/6 thread in forever. I guess it's time to check back again to find out about the latest delays.

>>56576076
I love how one of the first comments for round 7 is
>2020 is gonna be an exciting year

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Is this a good deal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271832202316
Anything I should know before buying it?

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>walk into college library and sit at computer
>whip out my TKL with cherry mx blue knock-offs and go to town
>get looks from everyone around me

I NEED TO GO LOUDER

>>56577542
Invest in a Model M

>>56571831
it's not
the height of the bottom row does not match

Would anyone recommend the Ultra Classic White Buckling Spring USB from Unicomp

>>56561289
ok thumb-shift seems neat, i don't use my left thumb for anything, it's a shame a split spacebar won't be widely adopted for US layouts any time soon

>>56577948
or idk maybe it would be a bit awkward since the left thumb isn't free to "dance" around when you move your left fingers if it has to hold down the thumb-shift simultaneously

>>56575875
gateron browns

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ordering custom Norwegian buckling spring from Unicomp. Does it look right with the custom configuration

does anyone here unironically use dvorak or some other non-qwerty layout?

>>56578133
people on Geekhack do. like seriously

http://www.elecshopper.com/index.php/dell-at101w-keyboard.html#product_tabs_description_tabbed


are these legit?

>>56576276
looks to be worth it

I found a model M and started cleaning it up but won't find out if it works until ps 2 to USB adapter arrives
is the keyboard as good as people say? I honestly don't know much about mechs, have a friend who always recommended I buy one but I hesitated because of the price, so this find seems like a happy coincidence

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Whoever keeps saying gateron switches are better?

FUCK YOU.

I built my first board with cherry mx greens. It is perfect, nice stiff resistance and a solid click.

Since everyone jerked off about gateron, I picked some up for my planck.

They are so terrible, mushy keypress, and a weak ass click.

>>56579668
Congrats, you've learned where the price difference comes from between Cherry and Gateron: QC.

>>56579681

I expected a few dudes.

But they are all trash.

>>56579668
they're different, doesn't necessarily mean they're better/worse

>>56579692
Even when there's variation between Cherry switches it's not on a per-switch basis. It's batch to batch.

>>56579668
>>56579681
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iz4ovUIWwQ

>>56556585
How do you connect that to a modern computer? Doesn't AEK use some gay proprietary cable

>>56579997
Apple doesnt use a proprietaty cable. The real problem is the interface which is switched by a $20 adapter or you can build one yourself

What's a good 60% PCB/plate/case

>>56579997
you need one of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Griffin-iMate-ADB-to-USB-adapter-for-Apple-Mac-OS-New-/282163363587?hash=item41b23f3f03
or you need to make one

it is a proprietary cable that looks very similar to ps/2
but it's just a little different.
because it's apple.

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>>56580372
red scarf.
It also comes in several size options if you want 65%

>>56580372
https://www.originativeco.com/products/60-diy-kits-b-grade?variant=20008294021

>>56580696
>b-grade
sounds good

why do you want some generic ass DIY kit, if you're gonna go the DIY route it should be some sweet ass custom shit that you can't get from an ordinary keyboard

>>56580262
>APPLE Desktop Bus
>not proprietary

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>>56581488
well those cost lots of money and I had no idea what your budget is since you can easily spend $700+ on these custom keyboards

SHIPPING FOR UNICOMP MODEL M TO EUROPE IS 70 DOLLARS KILL ME THATS A LOT

>>56581790
DON'T FALL FOR THE MEME LIKE NO ONE RECOMMENDS UNICOMP HERE ANYWAY

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>>56581790
well its a big board

>>56581803
WHAT MEEM

>>56581819
for you

>>56581790
Its probably a lot cheaper to buy an old IBM model M. I'm sure your computer has on PS/2 port on the back, heck even my z97 motherboard has one and its only a year old. Besides even if it doesn't PS/2 to USB adapters are like a dollar

>>56581790
what country?
On German eBay there are several options

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>>56581840
I can but not with Norwegian layout and ISO

>>56581903
reconsider the layout, i went from swedish ISO to US ANSI and i couldn't be happier, it's much better for programming and the left shift and enter keys are more easily accessible

>>56581948
i need ÅÆO and <> near me

>>56581948
But anyways are there any cheaper buckling springs?

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>>56582029
best that I can suggest is to get the German layout and switch the layout using software. The keycaps won't be correct, but its much cheaper to buy the ones you need then to get the whole keyboard

>>56582029
>ÅÆO
bind alt+[ etc in software
><>
those are just shift+, and shift+.

>>56582053
nope, even the clones of buckling springs are just as expensive. If you really want to get cheap you have to buy used:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBM-Model-M-German-Layout-/112121409493?nma=true&si=bKIhNzhqFbitPQoHugZMMQoZ53E%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

>>56582056
>its much cheaper to buy the ones you need
good luck getting non-shit norwegian keycaps

>>56582161
Just buy them from unicomp

So does noone actually have any experience from Unicomp? i have watched a ton of reviews and since they use the exact same molds and stuff im gonna guess they also last as long as normal Model M's

>>56582210
enjoy that shipping and tax then

>>56582238
i think like one or a few guys in here have them if he/they are still around but people elsewhere are saying that they aren't as good as the originals and the molds are showing their age (they get distorted the more they use them)

>>56582240
>enjoy that shipping and tax then
6 keycaps are much cheaper then getting a whole keyboard anon.

90$ + 70$ shipment + tolls = a lot of moneies

but i guess you have gotta pay a price for what you like

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This came in the mail today; pretty sweet chinkboard for $33.

>>56582367
I hope that cable is detachable because it looks like it will fray easily

>>56582395
It is, don't worry.

>>56582367
that looks really nice, where did you get it?

>>56582433
Found it cheap on amazon; just search "magicforce 68" if you're interested, it's the first thing that pops up

>>56582487
there is one for 40 euros i cant see 33 dollars

>>56582513
the 33 may have been a prime discount or something, I can't remember

>>56554852
First time considering getting a mechanical keyboard, and I have two questions:
>What are the pros and cons of a mechanical keyboard compared to other keyboards?
>What is the cheapest one I can buy in Russia that is pretty reliable?

>>56582554
The noise! The sound when you bottom out your key press on the keyboard differs with switch type and backplate. People do enjoy the sound it makes.
Durability. They are built more durable than membrane keyboards most of the time. Should be able to last longer than you expect.
Consistent type feeling. They don’t wear out as fast as those membrane keyboards.
Customization. Feeling bored with your keyboard? You can customize many part of your keyboard to make it truly yourself. (Keycaps, backplates, casing, etc.)
Custom DIY keyboards. If assembling the keyboard parts by parts sounds fun to you. Again, you can customize it yourself as much as you can.
Improves your typing. Whether speed wise or accuracy wise. Many people have improved typing skills when they switch to mechanical keyboard. (Of course you might type faster on other type of keyboards, but from what I see most people gained some speed buff and accuracy buff after switching to mechanical)
Backlights. Of course there are membrane keyboards with cool lighting effects too but brands like Corsair, CM Storm, Ducky, Razer has some mechanical keyboard with sick backlighting effects. You can turn them off anyway if you don’t like them

some of the pros

>>56582554
The noise! Some people prefer to keep their typing enjoyment low profile. Though there are certain more silent switches but in general mechanical switches are noisier than membranes.
Price. They cost a lot more to produce than membrane keyboards. They do get it justified for their better quality and durability.
Portability. Most of the time they are bigger and heavier than the membrane keyboards so they are not as portable. Might be a problem for you when you need to carry it around.
You can’t go back to those shitty (just kidding) membrane keyboards after you have typed on a mechanical keyboard. Membrane keyboards feel awful to you, you could hear your fingers complaining to you. You will miss your dear mechanical keyboard whenever you type on something else.
Addiction. You have used your mechanical keyboard for a period of time now. Now you feel like trying out another switch type. You are looking for a new keycap set. You are comparing ABS vs PBT keycaps. You feel like getting a 60% layout keyboard now. You are wondering if that Filco keyboard really feels better than your current one. You might think only one mechanical keyboard is not enough for you. Congratulations!

Some of the cons

>>56582554
They feel nice to use and are highly modular.

Most of what >>56582612 said.

If you're in russia, you can probably find some gaymurr crap boards from corsair and razer. If you can find a cooler master board, I'd suggest getting that, otherwise a chinkboard like the magicforce.

>>56581753

I love that concept, but not ortholinear, so into the trash it goes.

>56582623
>The noise! Some people prefer to keep their typing enjoyment low profile. Though there are certain more silent switches but in general mechanical switches are noisier than membranes.
This is a good point, actually. An mk might not be the best choice if you routinely type in public areas (libraries, coffee shops, etc.) or if you have a roommate(s).

>>56582676
you're a straight autist if you bring a separate keyboard to libraries and coffee shops

>>56582676
There are plenty of quiet mechanical keyboards, many are even quieter than most rubber domes.

Is ducky one TKL pretty good for someone who's looking for TKLs in general?

I'm looking to [spoiler]play rhythm gaymes[/spoiler]

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cute keyboard seeking more cute keyboards.

>>56582967
cute octopus
where did you get it?

>>56582967
uhhh long story short cant tell you cause my used to be step sister got me it.

>>56583102
>>56583148

>>56582967
Are those G20 keycaps? How do you like them?

Serious question guys, is it possible to find a cheap chink mechanical keyboard that is as/almost as good as, lets say, a Corsair K65 RGB or a CM QuickFire? Preferably TKL.

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>>56583279
They feel very nice and how can I say round maybe smooth.

>>56583445
Speaking of which, I replied to your email


also, new thread

>>56583501>>56583501>>56583501

>>56582276

Their international shipping starts at like $40

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>>56582554

russian here, you're fucked m8 mechs are non-existent here and theres only gaymer crap like razer which was already mentioned

got a rapid-i off avito for 4.5k its still mint condition, pretty cool

my advice is wait for someone to sell theirs or order from france/germany but we both know what kind of money ~120 euro + shipping is in rubles