/mkg/ Aesthetic edition! >Buyer's template: http://

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My Tomoko 87 just came in and I'm actually shocked by the quality. The reviews were great and all but still it's amazing this only cost my $35.

https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Water-Resistant-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2

My first mechanical keyboard btw.

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How are Cherry's own keyboards?

Anyone have the pok3r? Does it have media controls? I want a 60 keyboard with back/forward skip. If not, are there any that do? The poker looks nice and I like the metal frame but if it doesn't let me skip muh music then fuck it

>60%-65%
>Both wireless (rechargeable batteries) and wired
>Gateron/Cherry (brown)
>ISO
>Fun lights
Are there many such keyboards? I'd like to see alternatives.

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>>56983275
>US layout only

>>56983389
with the firmware update you can have media controls

Hey /mkg/, looking for my first mechanical keyboard. Was using one at my summer job and I was pretty convinced.

>budget
<=175 yuros

>location
The Netherlands

>preferred switch type
I'm not entirely sure, but I think brown or clear. In any case, I don't want a really loud keyboard.

>layout
ANSI

>form factor
80% / TKL

>backlight
Not required, but if I can get one with it that's not a lot more expensive, then that would be cool.

>previous/current keyboard
I've never owned one in my life.

thanks!

>>56983458
Fug, I meant ANSI.

Worth it?
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/sampler-kit/wasd-6-key-cherry-mx-switch-tester.html

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my first mechanical keyboard w/ cherry blues. im in love

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when

>Budget
Under $100
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
MX Blue or Green
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
White or blue, no RGB nonsense needed
>Previous/current keyboards
Logitech G510

Is this doable, or do I need to settle for Kailhs / wait to see if any black Friday deals crop up?

Also, can you find custom key caps for editing shortcuts?

>>56983607
How do you set that

>>56984791
google "pok3r firmware update"

>>56983458
If you drop the wireless part, possibilities become endless.

Why drop it?

Because:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/bluetooth-keyboard-adapter?mode=guest_open

>>56984921
I see a redit link mentioning they are hidden in the different layers pok3r has but I only see that it has mute and volume up/down, does this not include skip forward/back?

>>56985024
This will be able to power a mechanical keyboard?

>>56983275
I have the same keyboard. It's really good. I just wish that the fucking letters on the keycaps were smaller though

>>56983857
I'd go with something like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-x-Cherry-MX-Switches-Cherry-ACRYLIC-Keyboard-Tester-Kit-Clear-Keycaps-Sampler-/222266612938?hash=item33c01f5cca:g:cpUAAOSwxg5XyUYB

>>56985024
>just want a clean wireless keyboard, no wires or shit
>this is a solution
no

>>56985073
Keep googling. On Vortex's site they have the latest firmware, and that supports play/previous/next bound to FN+Q/W/E.

>>56983305
They lack a solid backplate and the position of the capslock switch is wierd, meaning no keycap replacement for the capslock
Not recommended

>>56984788
Check out Ducky One Fullsize keyboard. It's $104 @ mechanicalkeyboards.com with free shipping.

Fullsize, backlit with a few led color option. Solid build quality. They has mx blue with blue led or mx green with (sadly) orange led

>just bought a model m
>already feel buyer's remorse
convince me I made the right choice /mkg/

>>56986325
what's wrong with it? I've been using mine for 3 years already

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Plan on getting this beauty for my first build.

>see all these beautiful keycap sets
>never topre

strongly considering novatouching my hhkb

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>>56984575
uh link to buy where bru

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>>56986616
I feel u my dude. Bought an HHKB couple of weeks ago but haven't seen any drops for custom keycaps

>>56986711
the only options are the ones off elitekeyboards or hotkeysproject, but nothing on the scale of cherry keycaps

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Kinda wish I had a TKL keyboard.

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Just ordered this. How bad did I mess up?

What's /mkg/'s opinion of mx speed switches? Worth it or should I just get reds?

Question for anyone with a 60% keyboard, Do you feel that the keyboard is too light with a plastic case? I'm building out a GH60 with an aluminum plate mount, the only thing I haven't ordered is the case itself. I notice that the Pok3r ships with an aluminum case, so I'm imagining that's the way to go...

>>56983258
Thank you for being such a fucking newfag that you can't use thread subjects properly, now I have to filter your shit manually you fucking moron.

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>>56987332
someone got triggered, but thanks for the bump anyway

>>56986616
>>56986711
why not get cherry compatible stems and swap out the old ones?

do any of you own buckling springs like the model m or the one chink one thats supposed to be the model m

>>56987603
>the one chink one thats supposed to be the model m

What

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>>56987135
>MX SPEED WEED
Pants on head retarded gaming switches, if you want linear, get gateron, cherry is scratchy

>>56987728
Probably means the Fujitsu Peerless boards, which are decent in terms of feel, but stabilized keys are awful due to a flawed stabilizer implementation

>>56983275
>$35
Fucking hell I wish this came with quieter switches

>>56987411
that's what novatouching an hhkb is

>>56988433
there was an option for black switches, but that was on aliexpress

>>56987728
>>56987792
i meant the unicom ultra classic

>>56988631
that's not chink lol

>>56988631
Unicomp is located in Kentucky so they aren't chink. Secondly they bought the tooling to produce model M keyboards and buckling springs from IBM, but they don't have all the equipment so they are lacking. Compared to the IBM model M they are of similar quality, but the Model F' are much better then both

>>56988727
>>56988693
fuck srry

>>56988814
Unicomp's product line historically consists mostly of IBM or Lexmark-originated designs, or slight modifications of those designs. For example, Unicomp's Classic (formerly called Customizer) 101 is essentially a renaming of IBM's 42H1292 (a later variant of IBM's Model M) keyboard, with the same non-detachable cable, drain holes in case of beverage spillage, and built on the same machines as the original. Other than the manufacturer's logo, the only changes to the Classic 101 from IBM's 42H1292 are the additional option of a black-colored case with lighter-gray keys and availability of the keyboard with a USB cable.

A lighter variant of the Unicomp Classic containing thirty percent less plastic is sold under the name Ultra Classic (formerly called SpaceSaver). A variant of the Ultra Classic, still sold under its former name as the SpaceSaver M, is intended for Macintosh computers as a buckling-spring replacement for the laptop-style Apple Keyboard. Special requests are also handled, at additional cost.

>>56988860
shit forgot to add the source

Unicomp's entire product line is manufactured in the United States at their Lexington factory, and include an 18-month warranty, except for the Value Plus/SK-720C and SK-7500 wireless, which are manufactured by contract manufacturer SiliTek, a division of the Taiwanese peripheral manufacturer LiteON.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicomp

>>56985097
No only membrane. Also maybe topre but dont count on it.

>Budget
Preferaly from 70 to 100 USD, but if I realize it's worth it, I can spend around 150 USD.
>Location (continent at least)
Latin American, but I think I'll buy on e-bay
>Preferred switch type
I think red switches. I don't want the keyboard to be very loud, and I think less activation force is better.
>Layout
Latin american, I hope it doesn't complicate things that much.
>Form factor
I would prefer 80% (without numpad), but if I find a cool 100% keyboard, I'd proably buy it.
>Backlight
I don't care.
>Previous/current keyboards
I have a Samsung laptop, and the keyboard was ok, but it broke, and I bought a Logitech K120 (membrane). I sucks, keys feel loose, and it seems like it needs more force to activate (I'm not sure though), but if I'm writing fast I make a lot of mistakes, sometimes some keys aren't pressed.

Consider I will use it for everyday purposes, and gaming.

Thanks in advance.

>>56986824

poorfag here, fell for the g710+ meme before I discovered /mkg/

you are in for a hellish ride my friend.

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Good night /mkg/

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Since I can't seem to find a proper TKL keyboard with gateron reds, would getting something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281896880290?var=580873070689

work with something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3Y04N0/
(also, $30 mech keyboard)
The switches themselves look the same, but the ones on the board say that they're "DIY" switches, but aren't they pretty much the same as standard plate-mounted switches?

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>>56986695
Here you go senpai.

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

>>56990191
Yes, Gateron and Cherry MX share the same socket type. from the image supplied they appear to be using plate mount switches (that could be just some shitty stock image, but lets be fair it wouldn't make sense to have the hot swapable with PCB mount. You should be perfectly fine. That ebay seller is a guy I've bought from many times before, fast shipping, never given me a problem.

>>56990191
If you're in the US there are other places where you can buy switches.

http://1upkeyboards.com/index.php?cPath=40
http://www.switchtop.com/product/gateron-switches
http://www.switchtop.com/product/gateron-switches
https://www.keyclack.com/product/gateron-switches/

if I don't care about appearance, is model m/unicomp best for typing?

>>56990998

Yes. Buckling springs provide both audible and tactile feedback to the typist and are the only keyswitch available with absolutely zero hysteresis.

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>>56983258
i just bought this

How did i do ??

boys i used http://kb.sized.io/ to generate my custom keyboard's firmware and everything is great except the punctuation keys dont work. any ideas?

i figured it out: its because i forgot to assign those keys

>>56991094
Just put in an order :)

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>>56988433
Get the magicforce with brown or black switches for $40 my friend

>>56990566
How good is SwitchTop?
I've never heard of them before (though I've never dug around too deep) and I'm not finding much about them. A little bit from reddit, but not much elsewhere.
Also, any discount codes for them?

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>Budget
$150 +/- 50
>Location (continent at least)
Australia
>Preferred switch type
Clears or browns.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%. I use numpad a lot.
>Backlight
Not necessary but if it does have it, it's fine.
>Previous/current keyboards
Just rubber domes.

Any help appreciated.

>>56992972
A wasd code with clears, probably.

>>56986824
It has nonstandart ansi layout with big spacebar and small bottom row buttons so you've fucked up enough. You could get full-sized leopold 104 for its price though I think.

>>56992972
Can't go wrong with a Filco.

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>>56992972
Leopold FC900R. Nice korean keyboard with native thick PBT keycaps.

>Budget
£100
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
Blue
>Layout
ISO
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Would be nice but isn't a dealbreaker.
>Previous/current keyboards
Shitty ones, pretty much any mech would be an improvement.

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who blanks here?

>>56989230
>tfw no responses

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Any thoughts on the Zowie Celeritas?

I'm pretty definitive I'll get a topre board.
I have to decide which trigger to pull
>Realforce TKL
>HHKB
They are about the same price so I have to find something to get decided.
I like the HHKB for its meme status (it's the board of Mr. C++) but it seems to be a pain in the ass a priori : no backspace, arrows, home nor page up/down without using the fn.

On the other hand, the realforce looks more comfy for daily use but looks plain and have less choice should I want to change the key caps later.

About keycaps, how much for a HHKB blank set? (Use the printed until I get used to the keybinds and then shift to the blank)

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What do you guys think of the keymouse? It’s been in development for over a year if not more now, I wonder if it will ever come out at this point.

>>56983258
The colors piss me off.
Keyboards must be gray, black or white.

>>56995156
You can use backspace on HHKB without fn key if you use the 3rd dip switch. Blank keycaps seem to go for $78 here https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,toprekeys&pid=pdkb400ktbn

>>56993936
whose a faggot here?

>>56995620
But the HHKB can't have both backspace delete / backspace right shift.. In this sense it feels like a cripple board.
I can't get what makes it special though I find it extremely aesthetic.
(If its the location of Ctrl, I usually remap caps lock to Ctrl anyway...)

>>56991149
Thinking about getting this as well. Does anyone have experience? Debating between this and pok3r, I hear the pok3r feels nicer since it has metal casing

>>56996124
Metal casings are fucking retarded

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Thinking about getting one of these. I want the Jap model just for the less staggered 2nd row but no one sells them in the US.

>>56996151
Why is that?

>>56996307
because they're gay

I bought razer blackwidow ultimate 2016 because I like how it sounds and it was in discount. Did I do well?

What's the cheapest 68 key or TKL with Gaterons?

>>56993590
I didn't get a reply earlier, any chance of a reply now?

>>56996610
Mkae one boyo foggot

>>56983258
Why are keyboard makers falling for these ugly 'techo' fonts nowadays?

>>56996392
The response of a well educated man.

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>>56991863
>for $40
Not seeing it for that price anywhere. I guess I'll keep googling, as hard as I possibly can.

>>56997302
Exactly

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Anybody know where I can get a grey caps lock keycap that has the stem slightly off center by probably about a quarter of an inch? Cant seem to find shit anywhere.
pic related, Grey key is the stem centered the black key has the slightly off centered one.

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>>56997576
Should be standard for any Cherry profile keysets.

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I'm seriously considering this thing

>cheap
>Kailh Blue switches
>super small

My problem is simple: my desk space is tiny right now, 70cm total.
Current kb is Roccat TKL, leaving me with just 30cm of mouse space.

I also have some spare Cherry MX Red switches I could throw in.
Opinions?

>>56995219
jesus christ are you supposed to move the entire keyboard for every action?

i hope it''s stillborn

>>56997732
Then why am I having such a hard time locating one? What are good websites to buy keycaps besides massdrop, wasd keys, and max keyboards that just sell individual keycaps?

>>56997761
Do you know anything with analog stick or a knob to turn?

I want something to work with photoshop preferably if i could turn the knob to adjust the brush size

I'm looking for a
100% keyboard
Cherry mx green switches
250 euros max
I live in Austria
Don't care about backlight
And would like a ANSI qwerty keyboard since I'm not used to european ones
Any recommendations?

>>56995219
This is so fucking retarded. Humanity continues baffling me.

>>56997802
Originativeco, pimpmykeyboard, ebay....
Although they all sell sets, not individual keys.

>>56998025
For that price you could buy most things on mechanicalkeyboards.com and still cover shipping/tax.
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=26

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FEDP97W/
Just ordered this, how did I do?

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>>56986824
>>56986397
>>56983275
>>56983305

Just bought this from China. I fucked am I?

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>>56998334
>exceptional tap handle feeling and dazzle vision lights
FULL OF EASTERN PROMISE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UH8Y_rIVkUw

Been thinking about grabbing this shit. Cheap, and seems pretty good overall.

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>>56998640
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Customize-Switchable-Backlight/dp/B01IRASQA0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1471637467&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+km-g3&linkCode=sl1&tag=sciestud09-20&linkId=365fc34a36c4b95e0a4780130bba5e55

What's the most autismal board? Except one you'd build yourself.

can someone recommend me a very quiet keyboard? like quiet membrane quiet.
if such a mechanical doesn't exist, can someone recommend me a good near silent membrane keyboard?
Also, extra stipulation, it shouldn't have magnets on it anywhere. My current sidewinder has magnets on it but it's a problem because i wear mechanical/automatic watches and i'm scared the magnets will disturb the movements.

>>56998308
ugly

Just ordered my unicomp space saver.

>>56998863
dgaf, how is the keyboard?

>>56998873
hope you are aware that its a mac keyboard

>>56998950
ugly

>>56999229
ur mum

>bought mechanical keyboard with mx red switches for gaymen
>still make mistakes while typing
>still press keys while resting fingers

e-everything's going to be ok
I-I'll get used to it

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Thoughts on ergonomic keyboards?

>>56999635
never used one but the high quality ones seem nice

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>>56999602
>reds

This might be a stupid question but I have this mechanical keyboard that I bought at a market and I really like the kind of switches it has, no other keyboard I've tried has the same feeling. Is there any way to ID the type of switches?

>>56983894
>>56991863
>>56997460
Where can i get a keyboard without letters ?
please

>>56999922
Take pics and post here, if anyone will know it'll be the autists of /g/.

>>56999990
1. Buy one that comes with blank keys by default, there are plenty.
2. Buy whichever one you want then buy blank keys for it.

>>56999922
is there not a label on the back?

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Pls explain the HHKB meme

>>56999922
SPOOKY

>>56999114
It's for work where I hook up my mac to a monitor.

>>56999846

That's not the problem, I like how they feel.
I feel like a babby again, that's the problem.

So I got a V60 with matias quiet clicks and for the most part its been fine, but recently the u key starts outputting multiple u's half the time. I already opened up the switch and it seemed fine. Anyone suggestions or am I fucked?

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>>56983258
Somebody plese recommend an set of blank PBT keycaps for my vortex pok3r keybard.

recommend the most sturdy TKL under $150

Budget - £30-60
Don't care if it's MX, just want a good switch board with backlit keys.
Would prefer above 60%.

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>Buy Tai Hao Miami keycap set from Massdrop
>Arrives
>Put keycaps on Filco
>Right shift doesn't fit
>Must be warped
>Request a second set
>Second set arrives
>Right shift key still doesn't fit
What the fuck? Is this Tai Hao being shit or is this a known issue?

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>>56999922
Can you not post a picture? I can't read your mind brah

>>56996124
Its up to aesthetics at this point. the v60 feels incredibly solid. Its either the case or the keys that you like more. I guess poker 3 cause the keys are cheaper than the case if you were to upgrade or switch cases.

But if you find the v60 is at a better pricepoint it is a top quality keyboard.

>>57000869
You got unlucky twice unfortunately. I am using tai-hao and it fits fine. Sorry anon.

Actually... scratch that. They do occasionally have serious batch problems. My orange and blacks got delayed for a long long time due to batch problems.

So QC didn't catch your problems before they sent the stuff out.

>>56996124
v60 is on massdrop right now
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/kbp-v60-plus-mini-mechanical-keyboard

>>56996307

They're rather pointless and add unnecessary weight.

>>57000110
Yeah I must be retarded. I looked at the switches more carefully and it says khailh on the side and they're colored blue.

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>>57002014
oh so its just a clicky switch

>>57002014
Cherry clone

https://deskthority.net/wiki/Kaihua_PG1511_series

Some say they're more scratchy than MX Blues, but MX Blues feel scratchy compared to Gateron blues (another Cherry clone) so I dunno

>>57002139
Yeah they feel a lot better than the cherry blue switches in the Corsair K70 that I have. I regret that purchase. Fell for the led meme.

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>>57000118
It's a fashion accessory. It's very expensive for what you get and the build quality isn't even all that good. For a "hacking" keyboard it's not even programmable like some of its competition. It also makes a lot of noise that does not coincide with the actual switch actuation because of how the plungers are case-mounted.

It's the keyboard equivalent of a hipster's fixed gear bicycle with a playing card through the spokes to make motor noises.

>>57001812
I wish I could get it without the backlight for cheaper

>>57001812
>no Matias option

Dropped.

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So apparently this mkb sold as "Generic" is a MechanicalEagle Z-88 'Super Scholar'

any opinions/reviews on this?

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>>57002898
E-element or whatever they call themselves now are basically a chink knock off of corsair. They use Outemu switches which are one of the poorer cherry clones on par with kalih/ Even though I've never used that board I can tell you that compared to cherry switches they will be heavier and have a deeper pitch. They consistency between the switches will vary as they don't have the same quality control as cherry. It wouldn't surprise me if some of their switches feel loose.

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Just ordered this. Y'all know if it's any good?

>>57003123
cool ty
i'll probably just go for >>56997761
or wait until i move

What do you guys think about Logitech G610 Orion with Cherry MX Browns? The price seems right.

>>57003217
It's decent. The keycaps aren't the best but I think most people overstate how bad they are.
It has a pretty unusual layout with the 0 and 00 keys, plus a non-standard bottom row, so it'll be difficult for you to get nice replacement caps.

>>57003217
You did a good job buying a keyboard with a non standard bottom row! Hope those keycaps don't break

Just bought a ducky one tkl with reds. Did i do well?

>>57003647
The newer pro m version has a standard bottom row.

What keys does /mkg/ use and why?

>>57005203
Matias quiet clicks because they're very tactile and I can't be making a tremendous amount of noise where it's used.

>>57005203
I have plenty of different keyboards. I had an IBM model M for a while, but they keys after long typing sessions my fingers would get tired, so I wanted to get a lighter switch and I tried out reds which have half the actuation force of buckling springs. I liked the weight, but the lack of tactile feedback was annoying so I bot blues instead. They feel nothing like my Model M, but I like the reduced weight. If I'm only typing for a short time I'll use my model M since I like how clicky and tactile it is. If its longer typing sessions then I'll use my blues.

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Granite/Marble wrap

>>57000869
what kind of hand guard grips are those.

>>57005488
Looks like it could be cleaner.

>>57005203
topre as a daily driver
gateron clears for gaming

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayGGrkd7feE
lewd

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>>57006132

Why boner

>>56999990
you buy a keyboard like mine, and then buy replacement keycaps. I got my pbt keycaps from china for about $20.

>>56997460
Amazon is where I got mine. They appear to be out of browns, but there are blues and blacks available if you search "qisan mechanical keyboard"
obv if you want quiet search for blacks

>>57006237
Or I'll just wait a few months. It's not like my keycaps will escape.

>>57005488
it looks like you spilled coffee on it.

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>>56983258
>I wanted to be cool and buy a mechanical keyboard
>No nothing about it
>Buy a KBParadise V60 Dolch Mechanical Keyboard (Clear Cherry MX)


Did I do good? how are the clear cherry

>>57007044
v60 is good keyboard dolch is pretty ugly though

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>>57007044
I enjoy gaytron clears.

>>57007044
can i change the switches?

>>57007105
how are they for gaming ?

>>57007177
I prefer browns cause of the sand paper feel but clears are amazingly quick if you dont miss press alot in games.

>>57007177
Just get topre if you're gaming, or if you're typing, or if you want a good sound, or if you want something quieter than other mechs. Really why do people buy non topre boards in 2011+5?

>>56999635
It's not a terrible idea in theory, but the deal is they don't have some kind of special wrist magic.
It's kind of like buying weight loss shakes and then drinking them in addition to the diet that made a person fat in the first place. They can only help if you make the effort in the first place (to diet or to have good typing posture), and if you're making the effort, you may not even need the special aid.

If you sit with the middle of the home row pointing straight at the middle of your body, with your upper arms next to your torso (ideally with your elbows gently resting on your chair's arms), and never, ever, bend your wrists, you're already more than half way there. Sure, your arms are rotated in, but assuming you have human hands ["keyboard_mash.xkcd" - ""], the natural curl of your fingers is typically sufficient to put most keys in the right places. The ergonomic split is a little more comfortable, and makes it a little easier to not rotate and flex your wrists constantly, but it won't do the work on its own.

>>57007641
Because they're expensive.

>>56998308
>tall enter
This is standard in the UK? I never knew you were such degenerates.

Seems okay priced for so many features. Never heard of the brand, I hope it's built well.

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>tfw no bigass enter

>Budget
$200
>Location (continent at least)
Europe
>Preferred switch type
MX Brown
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60-70%
>Backlight
no matter
>Previous/current keyboards
Razer anansi shit

I would like it to be fully programmable

I posted this before but got no replies.

I got a corsair k70 lux red led keyboard and I'm worried about the LEDs. Should I turn them off before I go to bed and when I'm not using the pc, will that help? I leave my pc on all the time usually.

Or will turning them off/on do more harm than good?

What is the power difference between a backlit and standard keyboard?

Over a year, will the typical power usage cost be less than ten dollars?

>>56983275
Is there a washable backlit mechanical keyboard?

now that I got my tada68 with browns, I'm already craving a ergodex cause vim/emacs is cancer with the modifier keys. D: How does one control the urge to buy/make?

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I've owned MX Cherry red and outemu(sp?) red switches and I love them but sometimes I bottom out the keys very fucking hard and I think a switch with significantly more resistance might be better for me. I try to keep my wrists as straight as possible but both of them still end up hurting sometimes.

Should I look into cherry blacks? I'm also open to loud switches like blues because I use my keyboard behind a closed door.

I need a 75% board where the F keys are exactly in like with the top row of numbers(example in pic) because I play MMO's and use them for binds so they need to be easy to reach. I'm considering the Noppo choc mini RGB and the Plum electrostatic in white. Opinions?
I like the Noppo because it comes with PBT caps and has a hardware switch to disable the win key and switch control and capslock.

>>56998825
matias quiet click switches
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=32&size=&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

>>56998825
Topre are the only legitimate quiet ones since its basically a smoother membrane

Why is it impossible to find a wide variety of 1x1.25 keycaps which support backlight?

>>57009888
Its so little of a difference. Its like less than a dollar's worth of power when running for 12hrs a day

I've spilled 'soda' on my k75 RGB, now I have to switch to a profile with no RGB lights or it spazzes out.

Can't open the keyboard and clean it because it's soldered to the casing. How do I clean the board?

>>56997761
>>56997761
>>56997761
HOLY SHIT POST THE LINK RETARD

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How different would the feel of MX browns be with O rings?

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>>57010283
but anon he wanted a mechanical keyboard not a rubberdome.

>>57010341
k65 owner here, without desoldering the switches, you have no way to access the top side of the circuit board. Really your best shot is to open the thing up, bend a pipe cleaner in 2, spray it with cleaner, and try to give it a brushie brushie in the general area of where you think the spill soaked through. If it was water, I've had that happen and just spraying canned air and letting it sit overnight has fixed it for me, but for stuff that leaves residue on the board, it's pipe cleaner or you're SOL. It's the one flaw with such a beautiful keyboard. I was thinking about using some of that waterproofing spray or some sugru to seal off the seams on the switch bases so that liquid can't seep in through them just in case. Maybe invest in a cupholder that clips onto your desk

do clears have about as much resistance as blacks?

>>57010898
they have a bit more

>>57010898
https://geekhack org/index.php?topic=46449.0

>>57010936
They're supposed to have better feedback than browns though, don't they? I'm super iffy about browns right now, I currently use reds but I would like something with a bit of feedback. I have a switch tester but the browns feel kind of weird on them.

>>57010283
Matias are quieter that Topre.

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>>57001799
Alright, I guess I'll contact Massdrop support.

>>57005519
KAC URX 3.1 handguard grips.

>>57008772
i want to smoke lucky strike someday. The ones in turkey suck dick.

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Debating whether or not to get one of these. What do you think, /g/?
>60% buckling spring
>Capacative switches
>$325
It looks perfect, but that price tag is a tough pill to swallow. Unfortunately, orders for the limited production run can only be placed until November, so this could be my one and only chance to get a Kishsaver.

>>57011042
Buy one and if you don't like it you can sell it later.

>>57010622
thanks, didn't think of using pipe cleaners. as for the liquid - would that be some cleaning alcohol?

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>>56990357
WHY DID THESE FUCKERS TAKE AWAY MY BEAUTIFUL ARABIC CAPS

>>57011198
not enough sets were being ordered

About to pull the trigger on my first mech kb. Looking for 60-65%, probably blue switches. I am interested in Gateron clears and browns as well, but haven't had the chance to try them.

>budget
<=$70

>location
USA

>preferred switch type
Gateron blue

>layout
ANSI

>form factor
65% ideally

>backlight
Preferred

>previous/current keyboard
Logitech G11 rubber dome

Looking at:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1427

or the magicforce 68 with gateron blues and black coloring. Haven't been able to find that particular setup though. I love the layout of the varmilo vr68m and leopold FC660M, but the price is prohibitive as a first mech.

>>57011042
So it's a 60%, but it has all that space on the edges? Why all the extra bulk?

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should I, /g/?

>>56999635
hey faggot mods, why the fuck was my reply deleted?

I literally only talked about the fucking keyboard and keyboards like it

fuck you /g/ mods, you are fucking cunts. go download win 10

>>57012052
Looks like a good deal, but shipping isnt until december. I would have bought it otherwise (I'm >>57011679 )

>>57010283
Matias quiet clicks are quieter. Topres clack on the upstroke and are impossible to avoid bottoming out on so they thud hard on the way down too.

>>57011882
They're supposed to look like the original Model Fs so they gave them fuckoff huge bezels and awkward retro layouts.
So much potential, wasted.

What's the cheapest decent new mechanical keyboard I can get for an office environment in Canada?

>>56983466
>isofags in 2016
you clearly don't program on that dogshit layout quit torturing yourself

>>57012249
I guess I can wait, but is bluetooth trustworthy? Ive heard you cant type over 50 gwam on bluetooth keyboards

Which keycap is closest to buckling spring?

>>57013008
None

>>57013008
>Which keycap is closest to buckling spring?
Do you mean which switch is closest to buckling springs?. To answer both questions the keycaps that are typically found on an IBM model M are actually two pieces which no other keyboard has. They are made from dye-sub PBT so if you want something that feels somewhat similar you can get those.

As far as switches switches feel the most like buckling springs, there are none. Buckling springs are the only switch in which the tactile feedback and audible click happen at the exact moment of actuation. No other switch does that.

>>57013266
Damn.
Are Unicomp the only ones making buckling springs anymore? nothing else?

>>57013313
Unicomp is the only one, but they are 1 to 1 replicas as they are made with the same exact tooling process from 30+ years ago. A different model uses less plastic to make them lighter, but thats about it

Do o-rings change the physical feel of the thing? More so on some switches than others?

>>57010387
I can't say I notice much difference desu

but I only bought the Chink ebay rings for $2

>>56983275
I'm about to pull the trigger on that thing. 39€ on local amazon. Does it have screws on the rear to tear it down? I might repaint the body.

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Interview on Thursday.

If I get this job, I'm treating myself.

>>57014693
what the fuck are those colors

god that looks ugly

>>57014632
the circuit board is mounted on the plate so you can't paint it without desoldering

>>57014693
what the fuck is wrong with your assdrop

>>57014986
i like to view my sites in green-on-black

>>57014693
Good for you anon, best of luck

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I have an at101w, found this. Thoughts? Why is this a thing people want?

>>57009888
I can try to guess. The thing is I don't know how bright the LEDs are. They're not flashlight bright, so probably under 4mW.
Average illuminated keyboard has like 100 LEDs, right?
Multi-color LED power draw depends on implementation, but let's assume they use a brightness leveling approach, so it'll be around the same as a standard single LED.

400mW, or .4W for the whole keyboard. That's 2500 hours to add up to one kilowatt-hour, which is the standard unit of electricity metering, and costs from 15¢ to 25¢ depending on location.

There are 8760 hours in a year.

So if you left all LEDs on 24/7 it'd still cost under a buck a year.

>>57013008
>>57013375
>>57013313
There's this special project making a limited run of Model Fs in a similar manner, exact tooling processes and all.
And you can get it ten-keyless, which Unicomp doesn't do.
But it's 325$, and still pretty bulky.

As they say, nothing is quite like buckling springs. There's just a world of difference between having and not having that one-to-one actuation to feed back.
But in terms of pure numbers, I think that Matias Click switches get pretty close, and also have a force and noise level similar to buckling springs.

>>57015447
Look anon, I don't know what kind of keyboard budget you have, maybe you can afford to buy a new keyboard every time your old one gets too sticky, but I can't. I can can just take my cover off and wash it.

>>57016351
dell at101w sell for around 40 bucks. They are one of the cheaper mechanical keyboards you can buy.
Also what on earth do you do to get your keyboard sticky? Are you a bear anon...

>>57011042
I have bought the F77 from Joe, it's definitely worth it but keep in mind you wont be getting it until January. Pick up an F107 off ebay instead if you want one right now.

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These threads are getting pretty slow.

>>57018414
>there will never be a TA adler ergodox addon
Suffering.

Hey /mkg/ Looking for a gaming keyboard for my friend
>budget
<= 160
>location
<United States
>form factor
<80%
>backlight
prefered

>>57019002
post a pic of your friend

>>57019002
any of these keyboards would work, but with that budget I'd recommend you get a keyboard with PBT keycaps. I don't know what type of switch your friend will like, luckily there are plenty of options
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=&size=Tenkeyless&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

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>>57014693
honestly, this thing would be perfect if you could get it with white LEDs
but you cant

are duckys good

>>57019129
agreed, more money but i'd rather go with the pok3r with white led

https://mechanicalkeyboards com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=868
is this good i can get it for 80

>>57019293
dang that keyboard is so old, but for 80 bucks its still a pretty solid choice

>>57019341
Yea first mechanical keyboard so im looking for something nice came across it at my local microcenter
still not sure if i like blue leds
Also is it easy to switch the keys

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>>57019367
you can always switch the LEDs off and replace the keycaps with any PBT set.

>>57019427
how much are they and do they sell white leds

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>>57019445
Wait you mean you want to replace the LEDs in the switch? You can do that but you need to know how to solder. I was just thinking you can turn them off and replace the keycaps since that's really easy

i'll probably buy a topre keyboard at some point. do i get the individually weighted keys or the model with uniform weights?

>>57019536
ill just replace the keys then

>>57019129

indeed, blue LEDs inhibit melatonin production

>>57019550
Ducky uses plate mounted switches so replacing them is going to be hard. Also a full set of switches is expensive 30-50 dollars depending on the type. It might just be cheaper to buy a keyboard with white LEDs then to go through the hassle of replacing the switches. Ducky Ones sell for 99 dollars on mechanicalkeyboards.com

>>57019129
>>57019256
i'd probably go with Cherry Red + Red/Blue LEDs

>>57008772
>lucky strike
Found the hipster fag.

>>57011005
Roll your own. You're just paying for the logo.

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There is literally no difference between mechanical keyboards and regular.
>placebo

>>57019940
Of course there is, a good mechanical keyboard has a much longer lifespan then a membrane one. Plus rubberdomes get mushy over time while mechanicals don't

I fucking hate massdrop.

It takes too long to get anything and it's not much cheaper.

The only advantage are the exclusives.

>>57020001
The biggest savings are on niche Korean custom keyboards. Anything from common brands is only discounted at 5-10 bucks

>>57019940
>he can't afford a mechanical keyboard

I just got done desoldering a couple of broken NMB RT8256CW keyboards I picked up from the recycler.

Some caps are missing and some switches are fucked but I've got at least 100 switches here that are working and still acceptably smooth.

I figure I should plan out a 65% PCB to use these on. It's incredible how little wobble these space invaders have.

>>57020142
Good luck designing the PCB. Gonna use a teensy for the controller?

>>57020044
http://www.lightinthebox.com/rainbow-mechanical-touch-wired-usb-waterproof-laptop-desktop-pro-illuminated-computer-keyboards_p4992806.html?currency=USD&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&sku=429_6917&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&adword_mt=&adword_ct=84187023794&adword_kw=&adword_pos=1o2&adword_pl=&adword_net=g&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=1810908567_301578074_21687104834_pla-214570461434&gclid=CjwKEAjw-Oy_BRDg4Iqok57a4kcSJADsuDK1CkEnXBmSWxJdC0yBISj4jLPAyFVy_IOnJ-gmT08McxoCD5Dw_wcB
>who the fuck can't afford $15?
Try again, sperglords. If all you have to defend your placebo board is "lel it cost a lot of money therefore it has to be good!" then you just fell for the sales pitch like a rube.

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>>57020159
you don't have to design a PCB, you can just handwire the thing together.
>>57020142
From people online on deskthority and geekhack they say these switches are fragile so just be careful with them

>>57020178
that's not even a mechanical keyboard. Its a rubberdome with a clicker mechanism. If you actually want a good cheap mechanical keyboard then get a Tomoko, they are $35 on amazon and are water resistant as well, but unfortunately it's sold out.

>>56986397
I got this with a prebuilt desktop some time ago. It's cool but regrettably membrane.

>>57020219
>who can't afford $35?!
you're just shitposting at this point...

>>57020159

That's the idea.

>>57020179
>you can just handwire the thing together

They're plate mount, so that's an option. I'll be cutting down and reusing the plate anyway. They're normally soldered in with all four pins (2 NC) for stability, seeing as they lack a PCB post.

>these switches are fragile so just be careful with them

Already found out the hard way on a couple of them. You do not use a keypuller to get the caps off these or the whole top housing will separate from the bottom of the switch, potentially breaking off one or more clips. And if you put a switch back together with a missing clip it'll tilt and bind up when pressed. The keycaps instead pop off quite easily with a mini prybar.

You also have to be very careful putting the top of the housing back on if you open them. The leaves have to be aligned dead-on to the separator or you'll bend them, and the click arm needs to be lined up with the channel on the back of the top housing or you can snap it off.

>>57020313
I think you have me confused with the wrong person. I'm not>>57020044
But it seems like that statement really triggered you for some reason

>>57020340
>Already found out the hard way on a couple of them.
That sucks. There was a blue space invader keyboard on ebay for 60 bucks so when I went on deskthority to ask about it they said don't bother since they break easily.

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>>57020402

They don't seem particularly fragile in actual use, just when you're handling the switches themselves.

You need to be careful when taking caps off, and be careful with the switches themselves while the caps are off because the contacts are exposed through the "mouth" of the switch. And opening/reassembling the switch itself is risky business.

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>>57020503

Also the PCB layout is a clusterfuck.

>>56995866
I just recently switched to an hhkb after using a tkl for a while and I gotta say it feels extremely natural, using the FN key for arrow keys and stuff doesn't seem tedious to me, who knows tho might just be me.

>>57009537
Pok3r or hhkb pro 2 meme

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Should I /mkg/ ? it would be my first mech.

CM Storm QuickFire Rapid any good?

>>57016351
No, I wash mine as well. Look at what the product is.

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>>57020503
>>57020623

In case it's useful to anyone I just tested lubricating the switches. The only parts that make any significant contact are the two halves of the spring well: The portion on the bottom of the switch housing slides into the portion under the top of the switch housing along three rails. Lubing these significantly improves the smoothness of the switch. The return spring itself causes no significant friction.

One test was with lithium grease for a viscous lubricant. Smoothness of the switch is improved with a light application, though you can feel slight resistance from the grease. With a heavy application the switch binds up instead.

The other test involved PTFE as a thin lubricant, result being slightly less smooth but with no sensation of resistance.

The ramp the contacts ride on have no noticeable impact on the key feel. Lubing it makes no difference. Meanwhile lubing the clicker's channel causes the click to become muted.

>Budget
Anything

>Location (continent at least)
Canada

>Preferred switch type
Brown or Blue

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
60-75%

>Backlight
Doesn't matter

Aesthetics wise I want something along the lines of those Chinese keyboard like the magicforce

>>57012369
The Topre bottom out sound are more preferable to me since they are a lower frequency. Upstrokes can be silenced easily with dental bands.

>>56983458
Anne Pro. Bluetooth or wired with no latency, gateron switches, RGB lighting. http://www.banggood.com/APP-Control-Anne-PRO-Blue-Red-Switch-RGB-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1064055.html?rmmds=search

The mounting holes on the pcb are not standard pok3r layout, and only two of the holes match up. The bottom kind of moves around but you can just jam something underneath to make it stable. The stabilizers are also really rattly, if you can be bothered replacing them it's a pretty nice board and basically one of the only ones that fit your criteria.

>>57024069

They both make a low rubber thump on the downstroke, and the Matias switches don't have to be modded to mute the upstroke.

>>56996124
The v60 has an arrow key lock which activates when you press fn + enter and makes the bottom left four corner keys into arrow keys, it's really quite useful. Keycaps are shit thin abs but the pok3r pbts have a disgusting laser etched font anyway. I find the case on the v60 pretty attractive and it doesn't feel compromised in build quality in any way.

>>57024069
On Topres you pretty much can't avoid bottoming out because there's suddenly zero resistance when the dome collapses. On the other hand you easily can avoid bottoming out Matias quiets, but even if you do bottom out it just sounds like the bumping of thicc rubber.

>>56983894
which keyboard is this?

>>57024903
Filco TKL with an ISO layout

>>57019900
You're damn right I'm a huge faggot.

>>57011005
see
>>57019913
Also it tastes and smells alright. I feel like I fell for a meme or something-- but th-that's just not possible, r-right?

>>57001589
Where's this from?

corsair k70 and similar keyboards- on photos, they have these parts below them, for wrists. are they detachable?

Also are they good keyboards in general? Been using rubber dome my entire life, looking to switch to mecha.

has anyone built a mechanical keyboard?
Like bought the switches and soldered them in and bought the caps etc

is it cheaper?
are the results better?

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what do you guys think of this it has a metal back plate

>>56983258
But it will have that gross spray paint feeling

>>56983258
>that abhorrent font
How do you live with that keyboard even?

I'm kinda getting used to mx reds after a few days.

What I'm still butthurt about is why the fuck did they send me a british keyboard... It's fucking retarded, with the small shift and tall enter. Why the fuck did they even have it in the first place, we are in another yuropean cunt that uses standard layout. Why do the british have to be special snowflakes in everything...

>>57026410
couldn't you return it when you first got it?

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memeamis reporting in

>>57023482
Get the magiforce.

>>57026615
meme all you want I fucking love those keycaps.

But I also love the memeshine caps, now I can't decide which one to get.

>>57026615
Aggravating colors.

>>57026163

It's definitely not cheaper (with the exception of some taobao kits), just get a regular off-the-shelf board if you don't have any niche needs / wants for a keyboard, and tons of money to throw at a project.

Results will be better since you get to customise almost every aspect of the board to your liking, though you're way past diminishing returns at that point.

>>57025962

Yes.

No.

>>57025962
yes they're detachable,

Yes in general they are good. The only compaint is most corsair keyboards have a non standard bottom row keysize so if you ever wanted to get custom keycaps you really can't.

Otherwise, yes, they are fine in general. a little overpriced though. Anyone saying otherwise is being a hipster.

That being said there are a lot of keyboard options. What are you looking for specifically?

>>57026593

I guess but it would be a bit of a pain in the ass to send it back and then the waiting.
Don't know if they have any replacements with the standard layout in stock or if they're all like this. What pisses me off is that the picture on the store's page shows one with the regular layout.

Anyway, I guess it's not a huge problem, I'll get used to it. I don't play pinball games where the two big shift keys are nice. I always hit shift with my pinky so it doesn't really matter that it's small so eh. The enter key is what annoys me the most.

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>keyboards

>>57024157
>basically one of the only ones that fit your criteria
Damn. I would have thought (rechargeable) wired/wireless would be more and more popular as time passes.

so where the fuck do you buy switches?
I keep googling but only find some reddit circlejerks

Isn't there just some page where I can pick what I want and push FUCKING BUY

>>57029215
winkeyless

>>57029215
>Cherry
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=107

>Gateron
see >>56990566

>>57014693
good luck anon. If you don't get it, treat the keyboard as a consolation prize.

>>56994956
best board ever owned, browns

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145 dollars. Is it worth it?

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>>57026615
desu they're great keycaps; even though my right shifts have both busted I'm using my Filco with a spare left shift because I enjoy the caps.

>tfw realize that no matter how often I pull out my Filco w/ Miami caps for typing I will still own this keyboard for no reason other than to play ArmA III.

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Someone posted this in a thread a while ago.

I know nothing about mechanical keyboards, I assume these are caps from somewhere on some standard board? Where do I get this, it is fucking gorgeous.

>>57031218
http://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-otaku-keyset/

>>57031392
Oh, lame, expensive AND out of stock.

Nevermind I guess.

>>57026163
you can build a planck for about 30 bucks+cost of keycaps if you already have materials for the plate/case (a piece of hard lumber would do fine)
Currently doing this. waiting on the switches and components to come in so meanwhile I carved out the case from a piece of dark wood.

>>57030811
Har vanskelig å se for meg hvorfor en skulle bruke mer enn tusen kroner på noe slikt gammelt. To each their own though.

>>56985795
not him, but is it possible to unbind some of those? I have never updated my firmware and I REALLY don't want anything on fn-WASD. Currently I can play games like Binding of Isaac that used wasd + arrows at the same time because none of the wasd keys have anything on the fn layer.

>>56985097
yeah I use that exact adapter with my mechanicals in my living room