/mkg/ - mechanical keyboard general

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>>57157449

First for blue ALPS the OG winrar

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hmm

I just bought my first mech keyboard, but the keys won't work sometimes :(

Was it worth it? Do you regret your purchase?

>>57157549
what board did you get?

Sounds like it's either a firmware issue or a really bad soldering job.

>>57157504
Do you like touching hard wood?

>>57157575
SI2012 Aula

>>57157584
Ah, a chinkboard.

Open it up and take a look at the solder joints on the PCB.

>>57157588
I'm thinking of returning it first to avoid voiding my warranty.

>>57157574
i'm kinda regretting it, but i just wanna have an mkg experience

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>>57157575
why yes

Ive got a lot of spare time and want something to do, whats a good pcb to start building on?

>>57157844
Build yourself an ergodox. Or grab a GH60 pcb.

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>>57157619
>returning it first to avoid voiding my warranty
Also a valid option.

>>57157640
Would you like to touch my wood?

>>57157844
Design one yourself.

Why would anyone need more than 1 keyboard?

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>>57158384
Extra meme points

>>57158384

Autism.

>>57158384
>in uni
>bring model m in with laptop
>class crucifies me

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>>57158384
where would i put all my keysets?

>>57158425
>>57159166
Why don't you two just fuck

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soon

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>>57159178
how about you what's your number bb?

>>57159178
Who says we didn't?

Is it worthwhile to make artisan keycaps? Seems like there's good money there.

>>57159470
you need to establish a cult following of retards on geekhack

otherwise it's not worth much

>>57159576
I bet spamming them on plebbit enough would work too

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>>57157449
Lovin' my first mech kb.

My Ducky Shine II has started to malfunction. My E key sometimes misses a keypress, sometimes registers 2 or 3 instead. It makes mee type likee a tnage girl.

Does a tkl board exist that doesnt have all the space around the alphanumeric keys
I know the phantom allows you to fill in the space between the arrows and the control keys but the rest is still split up

>>57159766
You should probably take ya Ducky to an expert and replace the switch/stem anon.

>>57159782
Anon, you mean a TKL board that is really packed on terms of the keys?

Check out Poker, HHKB, Varmilo, MagicForce (Or Zhuque/TeamWolf)

>>57159800
Yes basically, thanks ill take a look through these

>>57159782
keycool 84

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keycap-set/104-key-cherry-mx-keycap-set.html would this set fit on a das keyboard pro 4?

At what point do you break down and buy a HHKB?

>>57160090
yes

>>57160189

when you look at the layout and buy a realforce 87u in 55g instead

ITT: Hipstershits.

>>57160705
>get small keyboard
>better feel and I can fit mouse beside it on desk easily
what're you talking about anon
this has helped my posture so much

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I need new caps

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>>57160189
Sometime just about now I'd say

>>57160935
The hell happened to those two keycaps?

>>57161019
The W and A? Or shift and enter?

>>57161035
Shift and enter, though now that you mention it, you might aswell explain that W to us.

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>>57161049
The shift and enter some guy gave me out of a grab bag. They're from carbon I think. I really like the way they feel, so I put them on a few months ago.

The W and (and kinda A) I was spray painting something wand apparently I didn't clean myself well enough afterwards, cause I played some games and that happened.

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As someone living in Japan, are there any mechanical keyboard bargains to be had here?

I have a Steelseries 6gv2 or whatever but I'd like something a bit smaller and maybe with different keys

>>57161174
HHKB

>>57161182
>HHKB
bargains

Looking for a 80% keyboard with cherry mix clears. Price range is ideally <$200. I already have a wasd, but I'd really like to try something new if possible without losing quality

>>57161231
KUL TKL?

>>57161228
HHKB

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Razer's new Blade Pro laptop houses a mechanical keyboard
The 17-inch Razer Blade Pro is back, and it's more powerful than ever.

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NEW SWITCH ALERT

>>57161238
Seems neat, thanks. Just seems so similar to my black wasd already.

Thoughts on the Razer Blackwidow?

>>57161782
what you mean? new today?

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>>57161483
>>57161456
Did you ever work with low-profile pushbuttons?

They don't exactly feel like the kind of thing you'd care for typing on.

>>57161483
Scissor tact switches are probably not going to be all that nice.

WHERE THE FUCK CAN I BUY CUSTOM BUCKLING SPRING KEYCAPS

>>57162313
UNICOMP

>>57161637
Well they are all gonna be. If you don't wanna build it yourself then TKLs are gonna be pretty standard.

>>57162329
Hmmm you may have given me an idea. Thanks!

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>>57163144
Keep us posted

>>57163302
Is that a numpad build?

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>>57163330
Yes.

Though it never reached completion since I then removed the teensy before ever managing to compile the firmware and used it for another build.

Such is life.

>>57163353
Seems cool famalam. I really wanna get a cool numpad to build and fuck around with.

but I dont need a numpad

:(

>>57161832
2014

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>>57163385
I would have had some use for a numpad, but then again, I can always just take out one of my keyboards that has one.

Though maybe I'll make another one sometime in the future, those teensy clones with atmega32u4s are dirt cheap.

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Small keyboards are overrated

>>57164029
im pretty sure that those are bigger than my desk

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looking for a small factor RGB keyboard with cherry MX, I have 250-300 canadabucks to spare but the pok3r is hard to get by in canada so im looking at other options.

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Alright /g/, it's here.

Ask a cheapfag who bought a $70 chink RGB mechanical anything.

>>57165100
how is it?

My stock mx keycaps are starting to degrade. Which blank PBT keycaps should I purchase that are around the 40 USD range?

I know this is subjective so what is your opinion: red vs brown vs clear switches? Should I just go for clear?

No blue/green for me since I do not want click sounds.

>>57165183
Red is too light and not good.
Brown is too light and does not have enough tactile feedback. It's like a red with sand in it.
Clears are heavy and have a satisfying feel and sound.
Go for clears.

>>57165126
So far? Not bad. The plastic is a bit cheap, at least for the bezels at the top and the wrist rest, but the keycaps seem alright. The lights aren't terribly bright but they don't really need to be. The switches seem fine (They are advertised as Gaote/Outemu). No rough actuation or anything that I can feel, they feel pretty much like the Cherry blues on my RK-9000. There is a much different sound profile than my RK-9000 which could be down to the construction. The click is about the same but bottoming out has a lower tone which I actually prefer.

The metal top is certainly metal as far as I can tell, but it doesn't feel like super sturdy metal or anything, it's just a thin bit of sheet material. Keyboard seems solid enough though.

The programming is a bit weird when you're using the custom lighting mode.

>>57165229
Thanks, what about finger fatigue? Is that not a problem with clear (pretty much only reason for considering red as I heard bad stuff about brown)?
Maybe it is something you get used to but wanted to hear others' experience.

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>>57165251
any thoughts on pic related?

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bump

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>>57165183
>>57165267
Reds are nice and light.
Browns suck and you shouldn't get them or find them enjoyable.
Clears are nice and heavy.

That's about as much as I can tell you, there's a pretty stark contrast between reds and clears since the former is linear and light and the latter is tactile and heavy, they're both nice, but which one you prefer ultimately depends on your preferences.

Get a switch tester if you can't make your mind up.

As for finger fatigue with clears; I play a lot of FPS which involves holding down left-shift a lot, obviously, I use my pinky for that.
After four months or so I started getting pains in my lower arm. Replacing the clear in the left shift with a black made my pains go away again in less than a month.
My current daily driver is a board with 35g linears and I still don't consider clears particularly heavy or fatiguing. Unless you have babby fingers, clears are just fine.

>>57165297
I couldn't say really. They say they're using their own switches which is probably the most important thing to note. You might be able to find info on how good their cherry clones are, that's what I'd do at least.

>>57165267
Despite clears using a heavy spring, the heaviness doesn't really ramp up until after the actuation. So what happens is that you bottom out less with clears. You could always swap out the spring if you have weak girly hands anyway.

>>57165480
"Noppoo" switches are just Gaotes.

>>57165644
Ah, well in that case these seem pretty good so far. Still that seems a bit pricey for a keyboard that's only 60% layout and doesn't use actual Cherry switches.

>>57157504
How much did you pay for that fine grain?

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Post kawaii keyboards!

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>RGB Programmable
>Custom Velcro Bluetooth Adapter

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>>57166150
Thats a nice keyboard.
Here's mine

>Function Layer mapping
>Programmable macros
>Thicc dye-sub PBT keycaps

>>57166171
great pic

>>57160189
when you weeb out and start buying japan imports

>>57158384
Long thorough trials for different things.
Multiple computers.
One for portable use.

>>57158425
that gray retro HBB, where? how? what?

>>57164029
where can i buy some?

>>57166171
What's the top speed on that thing?

>>57166724
1000mhz

>>57166171

Michael J Fox's keyboard.jpg

>>57166171
Were you running away from a skeleton while taking a picture of your keyboard?

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>>57167753
no its just a meme pic I took since the other anons picture was blurry as hell

should I build ergodex keyboard so emacs is easier? have tada68 rn :o

>>57168136
It's fully programmable, so you can stuff whatever layout you want on it.

If you're willing to wait I'll probably be selling an ergodox after I get the feelio switches in and finish this second one.

>>57168160
Thanks for the offer senpai, but I'd really like to build my own as a project. And yeah I've changed the key bindings around a bit and use spacemacs, but it won't be as good as a ergodex.

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Am I the only one who thinks membrane keyboards are better than mechanical keyboards?

>>57168217
Hey I have a k120 and a mechanical keyboard too and the one thing I hate about membranes is that they get mushy over time, unlike my model M

Been looking at this qt fucker for a while now, is it any good if anyone knows?

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1289

>>57165027
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/IKBC-POKERII-60-compact-poker2-mini-mechanical-keyboard-poker-II-cherry-mx-switch-gaming-keyboard-PBT/2043845811.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10069_10084_10083_10017_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10078_10079_10073_10070_421_420_10052_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_3&btsid=1f5be43c-0755-48df-92d5-dfc750643494

tada when

>>57168307
Next year

>>57166100
how do i get this keyboard

>>57168571
Its a poker 2 with taihao miami keycaps

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>Budget
150max
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Browns/Reds
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
Either
>Previous/current keyboards
sidewinder x2

>>57168942
Browns
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=2&size=Full+Size&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

Reds
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=5&size=Full+Size&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

There's a whole bunch of options there from RGB lighting to programmable keyboards. So just pick one you like. Personally I would recommend anything made by ducky

What's a good keyboard with a trackpoint in it for less than $50 shipped?

>>57169229
An IBM m13 from china. Taobao has some in stock for around 50 bucks shipped

>>57169021
So ducky shine 5 is good?

>>57169021
>>57169722

Almost doesn't matter, it appears it's impossible find a Shine 5 with browns anywhere in the US anyway

>Budget
130 burgers
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Brown/Red
>Form factor
Full, macro keys optional
>Backlight
RGB
>Previous/current keyboards
Ttesports challenger prime.

>>57161456
> Shilling this hard
are you even trying?

>>57168942

Filco Majestouch 2 is $149 with browns

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Is that PC Gaming Race modular board or whatever supposed to be any good? It's gonna be my first mechanical, also hopefully my last for a while too, and they've got a coupon that brings it down to $83.

I was also looking at the Fnatic/Func Rush and Corsair Strafe. Trying to keep at $100.

I was gonna get a Leopold when I first started looking cause they seem neato but the price of a backlit one is kinda high and my touch typing is like a B- at best right now. Should I just go for it and sink or swim on learning to type in the dark.

>>57159594
Thinking about the Disco myself. What switches did you go with?

Anyone have Mod switches and can comment on how they compare to clears? Or other switch types entirely, like Alps?

>Budget
not more than 200 europs

>Location (continent at least)
Europe, the Netherlands

>Preferred switch type
Blue

>Layout
US

>Form factor
100%, I want extra programmable keys, yes I know there's other solutions I still want them.

>Backlight
I want muh gaymen hardcore lighting on this keyboard thanks.

>Previous/current keyboards
Logitech G110 membrane

Is it worth it to get a keyboard dust cover? I got a chink mech coming in as my first and the seller also has a cover for 15AUD.

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>>57157449

So, I'm looking for a place where I can find a genuine Cherry G80-3000, a black one.

Every place I've found either:
>specifices one switch in the title but another one in the description
>shows black photo in the ad but the beige one in the actual description
>end up being extremely overpriced

They just seem a bit more difficult to find at the moment. Any info on where to find a Das K2 would be nice too since they're basically the same model

>>57171828
It's 15 bucks dude. Just get it.

>>57166713
Ebay, unicomp, recycle centres, deskthority marketplace

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>>57171828
I just throw a microfiber guitar cloth over my keyboard. Cost me 10 bucks and has more uses.

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Finally got them, shit was 99 cents yo

>>57165267
The trick to typing on clears so you don't get fatigue is to not bottom out. The switch gets really heavy just after the bump so depress the key down to the bump and stop. Feels good man

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Guys what's wrong with my Model M? Some bottom keys (spacebar, B, N, arrow keys, num 0) stop working unless I push down on the side of the keyboard. Pic related is where I have to push down. It also creaks a little bit when I push it down. How can I fix this?

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>>57173548
Thanks but why not tactile gray then? Maybe clear hits the sweet spot of actuation force?
I will see what kind of mechanical keyboards I can get my hands on to try but I will probably go with clear. Everyone so far have recommended that.

>>57173814
Probably bad contact to the rubberplate, try opening it and removing dust

>>57173822
Tactile greys are very heavy. Might be fine if you're sticking it on the spacebar, but it'd most likely be tiring to use after a while if used on every switch.

>>57173822
Greys are pretty much non existent

>>57165267
I don't get it, and Pok3r with clears is my daily driver for the last 10 months.

>>57173548

Thats exactly why ergo clears are goat under real switches like ALPS.

>>57173548
>not bottoming out clears
What the actual fuck

>>57174888
>this is why ergo clears are pussy switches under hipster switches like ALPS

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What profile keycaps do i need for a 6GV2?

>>57175053
>I can't afford real switches

>>57157449
Is it possible to find a good mech keyboard for 50 € ?

Have a keyboard with Babby's first Browns and I don't really like them.
I do a lot of gaming and typing.
Should I get Blacks, Blues, or one of each? Then return the one I don't like?

>>57176319
Blacks and greens

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>>57166171
>>57167753

So cherry browns feel like dirt? Do other brands like gateron or greetech have decent browns?

>>57176713
Gat browns are a little better but the bump still isn't as nice as clears

>>57176713
Cherry Clears

>100$-150$
>Best Carolina, USA
>Brown/Maybe Green
>QWERTY/Modern
>Numpad/FULL
>N/A
>Logitech Shit for 20$

Looking at a WASD V2.0, unless there's a chance the CM Storm XT ever gets back in stock. Any others I should consider at this price range?

>>57176713
Clears are as good as it gets for tactility in Cherry switches. Cherry tactility is underwhelming on the whole, though.
Alps/Matias is way better on that front but then you're fucked for aftermarket keycaps.

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Family photo.

>>57178631
memeforce and mem3

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>>57166669
You mean this thing?

Used to be an AEK II, the case is made from a solid block of wood.

>>57178776
mem3 is comfy tho

>>57178804
I can agree with you on that, but I can't forgive you for the magicforce.

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My wife got me pic related for my 30'th birthday. Does /g/ approve?

>>57178816
I use it as my cheapo okay to spill drinks on lan party keyboard. It's not too bad for $40.

>>57178827
It's time for a divorce.

>>57178879
this

>>57178879

:(

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Do you guys like blanks?

>>57179132

They're cool.

It's weird. The sound of any and all cherry MX keys being released makes me gag

Buckling springs sound just fine to me though

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>>57179230
I'm so sorry, Anon.

>>57179261
Hah
No I think the whole "science of the sound of a car door closes" is enough to tell me that there can be opinions about that kind of a thing
I think it may be because the noise just seems to get vacuumed up by condenser mics

>>57168275
get it with matias click switches

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>>57179132
yes but not on model m's

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what exactly is the reason to get a planck, whats up with the ortholinear layout?

>>57180526
its ortholinear

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>>57180496
I think blanks look nicer on unified profile keycaps

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>>57179132
Indeed i do

>>57180555
i love this keyboard actually ive seen it in the bst threads
i honestly dont know how you make blanks look good on a model m
where did you buy those keycaps?

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>>57180555
>those window keys

>>57180601
I just asked for blank keycaps when i ordered it of Unicomp, 90 dollars + shipping

What is the abolute cheapest MECHANICAL keyboard? is it the Tomoko keyboard?

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

What are the best place to buy Gaterons Greens?

>>57180902
plate mount
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1646

and

PCB mount
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1647


Techkeys has them for cheaper, but there are no greens
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/gateron-keyboard-switches

>>57180862
oh its a unicomp model m? now im sad

>>57181017
the keycaps are exactly the same so you can still order from them and put them on your model M

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Hi guys

>>57181261
Gotta have that silencer for home protection.

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my wobbly chink board is here. do not recommend unless you really need wireless

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has anyone tried laser engraved keycaps before and how did it feel?

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>>57181688
Used to have them when I had a poker. You can feel the legends themselves, but only just.

>>57181261
'sup fag

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Dis plate or pcb mount

>>57181878
plate

>>57181878
lets see here we have a plate holding the switches in place so I think its plate mount

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>>57181881
>>57181897
thanks. im fucking stupid so i dont want to order wrong mount when getting new switches

>>57181878
Show the bottom of the board.
If there's only one mounting hole per switch (plus the 2 electrical leads) then it's plate.
If there's one big hole and 2 small ones beside it, you can use plate or PCB.

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>>57181976
If the PCB has the holes for it you can still use PCB mount switches with a plate.

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>>57181976
you can just bend off the little extra plastic thingies on pcb mounted switches really easily anyway :)

>>57182030
then they become the same as plate mounted ones

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>>57182011

just bought a black ibm m13 from my local thrift store for 8 bucks good condition too

>>57182091
that is a plate mount see >>57182018

Where can i buy Artisans that wont kill my wallet

>>57182105
just kill yourself instead

>>57182095
Pics?

>>57182105
http://www.k3kc.com/shop/
They are still expensive, but most are under 40 bucks

Also don't EVER post anything about these on geekhack or they will crucify you

>>57182156
>http://www.k3kc.com/shop/
Why exactly? they low quality?

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>>57182177
Clack factory comes up with a design then make a limited batch of them and they quickly sell out. These guys then take that design make hundreds of copies with similar quality and sell them for cheap. This of course triggered the elitists scum since they no longer can claim exclusivity and price gouge everyone.

>>57182221
spotted the Dubai collector

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>>57182126

>>57182288
fuck man im jelly what a haul, i had to pay 90 dollars for mine while you fucker did barely

>>57182288
is that the one made in mexico with the non dyesub keycaps?
if it is that is still sick as fuck for 8 bucks

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>>57182288
Really nice board, such a shame they have pad printed caps though

>>57182313
you can get them on taobao for super cheap though

https://world.taobao.com/item/10030811282.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-4200694765.43.4vllki


Also use an agent they only charge like an extra 5 bucks and they manage the whole thing for you

http://www.taobaotrends.com

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>>57182362
might as well post this too which was delivered today!

New in box M

>>57182400
give me one of your model m's

Is a Corsair K65 RGB worth it for $115? These are normally $175 where I live.

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>>57182313
>>57182347
>>57182362
How do I go about protecting the keys from wearing off? I'll be honest with you guys and admit this is my first keyboard worth over 20 bucks so I don't have the slightest idea about proper keyboard care.

>>57182519
if you plan on customizing it no.

>>57182400
Did you get the blank caps from Unicomp, the board in the back

>>57182528
i think they will just wear off if you use it alot
you can get replacements from unicomp.com

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>>57182519
No that is waaaaaay to overpriced here in the USA they sell for around $80. I would recommend you buy E-elemnt. They copy the corsair design and are much cheaper. You can get them from aliexpress or banggood

>>57182573
This is true but they don't offer black keycaps.

>>57182528
If you want to invest in some keycaps for the future then you can get some newly produced blank black keycaps from ModelFKeyboards.com

They wont be delivered until January but they'll be perfect when they do finally arrive.

http://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/set-of-xt-quality-one-piece-keys/

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Will it work desoldering the switches and LEDs and sparypaint the black metal plate, or will the paint fuck up the place where the switches are held?

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how many is too much?

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Pic of backside, as you can see the edges might get to small for fitting

>>57182903
its never to many, just until you cant feed you and your family then i think its time to stop

>>57182900
why do you want to spray paint the metal plate?
The keycaps will hide most of it from view

>>57182939
im getting a Memeami kit and i want matching colors. the backplate is getting blue and the plate is getting pink, also this is a floating key design so you can see it for the most part

>>57182968
then why not use vinyl wrap?
The plate is gonna be the least used part of the keyboard

Any thoughts on the fc660 topre

>>57183006
ugly layout imo
also non standard

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>get ducky shine 5 with mx blues
>its so much harder to type on than my old shitty razer keyboard that I an contemplating seeing if I can return it

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Can i buy cables like these? But with a more cool design

>>57183055
I find that hard to believe since mx blues are lighter then rubberdomes and have the same force as as old razer keyboards, unless you modified the keyboard in some way?

>>57183081
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Ultimate-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B003ZJ5B4I

It was this one, but an older model, my parents got me it for a birthday present because the store sold them on it

do blues have a break in period?

>>57183079
I'm sure pexonpcs or one of the other shops will make a custom cable for you with whatever sleeving you want.

>>57183055
Sure they are cherry mx blues? And it might have somrthing to do with the chink switches razer have been know to use

>>57183095
>>57183081
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Ultimate-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00IG3GPTS

It's this one. I had a 2012 or something but it broke so I bought a new one and traded them out.

>>57183105
I think so? How do I check? I pulled a few caps off and the switch was blue.

>>57171159
MK Disco's are fine as they are rebranded Duckys. I got mine's in lovely MX Browns.

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>>57183095
This doesn't make sense since they both use the same cherry switches. Did you get a linear razer with reds or the tactile one with browns, or the clicky one with blues?

>>57183132
>lovely MX Browns.
what

>>57182882
Thanks, I'll look into this. Though, I doubt they'll have replacement keys for the G and H keys since they are shaped differently to accommodate for the trackpoint nub.

>>57183105
Old razers use cherry switches so that shouldn't be the issue.

>>57169722
Shine 5 is cool.

>>57157449
Call me crazy, fellas, but i dont think this dude gets pussy

>>57183150
>>57183105
>>57183139
Oh weird, I pulled the caps off both and they both have cherry blues.

Do they break in...? They feel very different to press even right next to eachother. I literally had a slight strain in my left hand the first day using it.

>>57168217
Then this thread is not for you. Damned membrane keyboards give me wrist pain.

>>57183143
MX brown? My ducky one tkl is Cherry MX brown?

>>57183171
Maybe your just going insane, but if you want to test your suspicions then place some weights on the two switches and see if there is a difference. I'd recommend some quarters. Its not the best but it works

Will I regret building an ortholinear board?
Has anyone used them before

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Poor as fuck anon here.
I want to buy a chink mechanical keyboard, preferabbly one that has the LEDs as I work nights.
Any suggestions?

>>57183199
hmm, i'll try to do this later

I mean I am objectively missing letters when I am typing sometimes because I am not pressing the key down hard enough

>>57183231
magiforce

>>57183206
layout is wierd, you have to get used to it. but its nice to know you build it, like a piece of techonlogy you build yourself, its a good feel

Looking to buy a keyboard what are the best brands

>>57183282
Build yourself a korean custom.

>>57183310
what now

>>57183317
A GON, KMAC, duck board, etc. I'm sure there are many other custom boards out there.

>>57183334
Oh i just wanted to buy one i might build one later one ill write these down
thanks
Any brand recommendations for full build ones

>>57183282
These are all excellent keyboard brands, just understand as you step up in price the better the build quality is and the more features you typically get

China Tier: Magiforce and Tomoko (these brands are under $40)

Lower end: Cooler Master, Royal Kludge, Unicomp (These brands are under $100)

Mid range: Ducky, Vor Tex, Leopold, Matias (These brands are in the $90-150 price range)

High End: Filco, Realforce, Varmilo (These are $150+)

Autism Tier: Korean customs and those new production model Fs (these can be anywhere from 100 to 1000 dollars)

>>57183412
thank you for the help.
Most of these dudes dont help out the new guys

>you will never be this autistic about keyboards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yg3s77nAMQ

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>>57177294
Still need help...

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>>57183780
Don't get WASD. They physical keyboards itself is good, but they use these poor quality keycaps while their competitors offer better options for the same price.

I would recommend anything made by Ducky (Pic related is a Ducky one with PBT keycaps for $100 is what I would recommend the most, but the brown switch option is sold out).

Just fill the filters in for what switch you want

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=1&switch=&size=Full+Size&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

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>>57182968
>>57182999
wrapping can be pretty neat

ITT all of a sudden people start hating on Browns

>>57184091
people have always hated browns on here though. When I went to buy my first mechanical keyboard some long time ago I would always see a large portion of people hating on browns

>>57160991
do you like the happy hacker ive only heard good things about it

>>57184071
Where can i buy wrapping? Like solid color

>>57184113
Is there something better than browns for babbys first keyboard though

>>57184187
ebay. Its not very expensive stuff, heck you can probably find some at your local home depot

>>57166171
>>57167467
capped

Would this be OK for Babby's First keyboard?

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1689

Or should I go brown switches?

>>57184071
How are the feelios compared to clears?

>>57184301
its okay if you want a TKL

>>57184305
Zealios are like ready made ergo clears with a smoother bump.

>>57184194
Clears, blues, or blacks.

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Good night /mkg/

>>57178631
whats the name of the black one?

>>57184394
Guess I'll look forward to getting my feelios sometime next month. Are yours 78g or 67g? I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the stock clear spring and the 78g one.

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>>57184448
night bby

>>57184301
k im pulling the trigger, see you boys in a week

>>57184465
I've tried 67g and 78g and I like 67g better. When I typed on 78g it didn't feel heavy until after the bump while 67g felt consistent throughout, and because of this 67g to me felt heavier than 78g. However, Zeal changed up the 78g springs for R4 so they should feel better.

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>>57166171
VERY fast kyeboard typing at incredible hihg speed