/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

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meme is it that meme of the meme again?

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hello here is my keyboard

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>>57413939

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>>57413939
>>57413952
ever cum on your keycaps before?

>>57414156
uhh im a girl so that's not even possible but that's gross

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>>57414156
I was going to post a relevant picture, but it turns out that /r/cumonkeycaps got deleted

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>>57414432
>but that's gross

>>57414432
>not squirting

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>>57414437
/r/cummingonkeycaps
is the url :^)

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>>57414592
Ah yes, there we go.

Though last those pictures were posted here they got deleted by a mod within a few minutes.

>>57414717
cute snail

>Become interested in mechanical keyboards
>Try to convince myself they're a meme and I won't notice a difference
>Can't stop thinking about them
>Finally make pilgrimage to computer store
>Gonna put this shit to bed once and for all
>Try out some mechanical keyboards to PROVE they're a mem
>Backfires
>Want a mechanical keyboard more than ever

I really shit the bed on this one fellas.

>>57415014
jokes on you, they are a meme

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>>57415014
Just get a cheap keyboard on black Friday / cyber Monday and call it a day.
Pic related usually sells for 30 bucks

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>>57415014
I once thought that 70 bucks for a keyboard was expensive.

Nowadays I'd consider that cheap.f

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endgame incoming

I can't wait for it to arrive!

>>57415649

That's the kinda deal I'm hoping to catch.

Until then I have to settle for the simulated typewriter noises in Focus Writer.

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>>57416513
you call that endgame

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I am new to mechanical keyboards.

What is a good, plain mechanical keyboard with blue switches that also has backlighting.

(I also don't want any ugly logos on the keyboard)

>>57417079
Yeh I do call beamsprings end game, Honeywells get extremely scratchy when dirty so I'd stay away from them.

>>57417123
Ducky One with back light
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=1&switch=&size=&led=all&capmat=&capprint=&model=17&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

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>>57417153
the 320g of force on some of them and supreme build quality is what really intrigues me about the switch.

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>crtl+f buckling springs 0 results
>crtl+f Model M 0 results
>crtl+f model 0 results
>crtl+f springs 0 results
Okay newfags 99% of your mechanical keyboards are a meme. Cherry switches (all colors) are for cheap faggots who wouldn't know a good switch if it came up and slapped the tranny they call a gf. Buckling Springs and Topre are the only good switches. Why aren't you using a glorious Model M /g/ ? Pic related a glorious Model M keyboard

>>57417206
They are incredible switches, IBM sure thought so too when they used them on some of their 3270 boards.

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>>57417209
Oh thank god, someone who isn't entirely gay

>>57417166
thank you

>>57417223
The build quality is insane on these things. They just don't make switches with a life time of 30 Billion key presses anymore.

>>57417243
Very nice collection. Glad there are still people who understand mechanical switch fundamentals on /g/ just not jumping on a band wagon.

>>57417209
>Implying I would want a monstrosity like that on my desk

>>57417243
I want an SSK so bad

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>>57417209
Nice a fellow Model M user. What year was your made it?
Mine is a grey badge one made in 88
>>57417272
We can go bigger anon

>>57417209
I have 4 of them

>>57417243
the one thing that surprised me about the model F is how thin it compared to the model M

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>>57417272
>carrying about aesthetics more then quality engineering
I bet you use a macbook, and a cherry keyboard with back lit LED's. Why do you post on /g/ if you care about aesthetics? >>>/lgbt/

>>57417332
>Implying it's wrong to care about how your living space looks.

>>57417298
>you bought a terminal model m
you dense motherfucker

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>>57417364
No it is not a terminal one

>>57417298
Grey Badge '92. I have an '86 too, but I like my newer one because the PS2 connector is native.

>>57416513
This layout would be godly if the case profile and size wasn't so fucking huge.

>>57417352
You need to go back.
>>>/fa/
>>>/lgbt/

>>57417209
>topre
>good

Dropped.

>>57417269
Ikr, unfortunately we have to rely on fellow hobbyists to produce good boards e.g. Ellipse from Deskthority and his Model F reproductions
>>57417271
Cheers! A Model M was the first keyboard I ever used so it just makes everything else feel inferior unless comparing to other IBMs.
>>57417272
Stick to your 65% boards with gay pink keycaps anon
>>57417325
Yep the Model F 4704 banker keyboards are extremely flat whereas the M's are tapered.
>>57417364
Even if it was a terminal board (which it's not) converting it is still possible and worthwile.
>>57417393
Haven't decided if I'm going to keep it in the case or not.

>>57417431
>Stick to your 65% boards with gay pink keycaps anon
>Thinking I would use anything other than a black 104-key board.

>>57417209
>Buckling Springs and Alps are the only good switches

Fixed your typo for you.

Also capacitive buckling springs > hammer over membrane buckling springs

>>57417458
Agreed, I tried some blue alps and they felt pretty damn awesome.

Also agree, capacitive springs do feel better however getting Model F's with decent layouts isn't really possible without modifications of some sort. My F107 is the closest thing to a normal 103 key layout however it's missing some function keys due to the F keys being on the side. My model F 84 key at is the next closest thing to standard however that too had to be modified to get rid of the stupidly large enter key and 1u backspace. They would be perfect if the layouts weren't so shit. Also, non removable cables suck.

>>57417206
Hnnnnng. Someday... A few years ago I passed up a Russian hall effect equivalent (it was like $80) to buy a QFR with blues. Fucking yuge mistake lad.

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>>57417079
>>57417206
>hall effect switches

Funny you should mention...

https://wholesaler.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hall-Effect-Mechanical-Keyboards_60531096167.html

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>>57417559
here's the 84 key at

>>57417559

Pretty much this. Also modelfkeyboards makes replicas. I do not want a replica. I want a fully modern design of capacitive buckling spring keyboard.

>got a mechanical keyboard with reds
>keep pressing keys while resting fingers
>keep making mistakes while typing
>should have gone for blacks
>actually, I just prefer my old razer lycosa
>the fucking rubber on some keys has worn out and feels disgusting
>I'll have to buy a new membrane one

I WALK A LONELY ROAD

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>>57417209
Contributing some baguettes here.

>>57417636
I want two cap-spring boards. A 104-key in standard ANSI and a compact, like literally a Tada68 in buckling springs.

>>57417693
I dunno, those look pretty clean to me.

>>57417732
I was simply referring to the AZERTY layout.
I do try to keep them clean.

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>>57417772

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>>57417829
O-oh.
I thought we were past this, America.

are those split 'ergonomic' styled keyboards a meme?

>>57417878
yes

>>57413918
What brand is that? I'm digging the classic-style caps

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[ˋ□ˊ]

>>57418056
nothing in focus/10

>>57417901
TADA68 from originative.

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>>57418089

(ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ︵━━

i wanna buy a keyboard with clear switches and 64 or less keys layout, any suggest?

>>57418527
>or less keys layout
Build a 35%

>>57418527
>64 or less keys layout
that's a really weird layout. I don't think anyone makes keyboards with that specific one you have in mind.

You have to get either 66 or 60, maybe 68 if you want more

>>57418527
Is it cherry clears or gaterons?

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=9&size=60%25&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

>>57417607
Actually a deskthority guy is bringing an improved version to massdrop soon (sounds like days or weeks?). I'd wait for that.
https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/chinese-usb-hall-effect-keyboard-review-and-impressions-t14551-300.html

>>57418196
Fuck, it looks nice, but I can't warrant $200 CAD at the mo

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reporting in with the best value keyboard and arguably the most asthetic with a keycap replacement
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3BDN60/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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>>57419188
Ducky one is better

>>57419245
i wanted backlights though cause i'm a fag
and when the keys wear out i'm gonna replace them with doubleshot pbts

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>>57419322
Ducky One is cheaper and comes with a back light. I went for the one with dye-sub PBT without a backlight which was also cheaper.

>>57419371
also I bought mine with btc so I had to like buy an amazon gift card with the btc don't ask why :3
and I only paid 135 usd for it, I figured why not go all out with the rgb backlight, I like the idea of being able to shift from white during the day to red at night

Fuck duckys, fuck topre, fuck cherry, fuck anything else other than Model F, Model M, and Beamspring!

>>57419512
I have Model Ms, vintage cherry, and a Ducky. You sir are more autistic then me

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Have a snapshit too.

>>57419558
Is that the Unicomp case or the Mexican one

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>>57419582
It's neither.

>>57419667
THE BRITISH ARE CUMMING

>>57419667
Not bad. I have one of the older Grey Badge ones too

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Getting ready to go home from work, and the company is going to throw this old keyboard. I want to know if there are any adapters to make it work on modern computers, or is it even worth saving.

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>>57413129
My first MKB arrived yestarday. Still waiting on dampeners and keycaps. Typeing is infinitely satisfying. It's got blue zorros. I don't care much for the backlight, though.

I feel I made the right decision considering my budget, I was hard pressed to find a similar layout and form factor within the price range. Lurking these threads helped me quite a bit.

pls hlp

Whats a good 'babbys first' mechanical keyboard for under/around $150?

>>57418527
Get a POK3R with clears, just fucking do it

>>57419985
Filco Majestouch 2
Unicomp if brand new/IBM Model M if second hand

>>57419371
I can't find this anywhere, fuck

>>57419985
there really is no such thing as babbys first mechanical keyboard.

That being said you could go to a box store or buy a switch tester and see what kind of switches you like.

$150 and under is usually what mid range mechanical keyboards sell for, so anything from Ducky or Leopold will be fine.

If you have the desk space and want something unique then maybe consider buckling springs from Unicomp

>>57419938
Soarer's converter has firmware for Wyse boards like that, assuming it's a 440017.

There's a chance that has smooth vintage MX blacks instead of scratchy modern ones, too.

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>>57420038
this is the exact one that I bought:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1685

The dye-sub pbt keycaps were worth the extra 10 bucks, even if it meant loosing the back light

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>>57420047
Yes it has black switches, and they are smooth
As for the model, this is all I can get. There are two of these

>>57419985
that price isn't going to limit you very much. go on massdrop and get a switch tester and get a model m if you're cool with noise, and if you aren't, get a board with matias quiet clicks if you don't mind key wobble and get a type heaven if you do

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Topre RGB is now available for preorder guys.
Thoughts on these overpriced rubberdomes?

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2114

>>57419985
>babbys first
Something with black or blue knockoff switches. These are a dime a dozen on Amazon right now, going as low as $35 in the US.

>for around $150
POK3R, Filco Majestouch, anything from Ducky, or the CODE if you can't find those for some reason.

>good mechanical keyboard
Topre Realforce, Unicomp/IBM Model M, custom shit like the Hall effect thing that's coming out in a few months

>>57420089

Yep... the 840338-14 is for the model 440017 CRT Executone operators attendant station.

Which means it's a Wyse-60, and that badge says as much. You can use a Soarer's converter.

>>57420086
Nice, but I'm looking for MX Browns for my second KB and it looks like they're sold out in that model.

I bought a Corsair K70 just over a year ago. Unfortunately the LEDs have begun to die.

What's a good solid fullsize keyboard that wont break on me. Preferably cherry mx red switch and made in japan. If there's another option like the cherry reds I'm open to suggestions.

>>57420233
>I bought a Corsair K70 just over a year ago. Unfortunately the LEDs have begun to die.
Don't worry. We know.

>>57420215
Dope. Ill report back with results whenever that may be.

>>57420233
should have red the FAQ linked in the OP.

Anyway dicky shine 6 if you want to wait a bit or just get the shine 6 YOTM now, or if you want something cheaper then get the shine 5

>>57420221
you can see whats coming soon
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/incoming.php

>>57420233
If you don't want RGB lighting then buy a Filco

>>57420252
Ya I googled it and it seems I'm not alone.
>>57420270
I did but I don't see a buyer's guide.

The shine keyboards look nice. Are there palm rests available?

I'm fine with spending a lot as long as it's not chinkshit..

>>57420311
I was under the impression that Filco went full outsource to chinkshit?

>>57420318
>I did
then you should have known about the LED issues.
If you want palm rests you can get some on massdrop
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/glorious-pc-gaming-wrist-pad-bundle

>>57420409
>then you should have known about the LED issues.
Well I generally ignore you guys for fear of interrupting your ibm model m circle jerk.

Thinking of getting the KB paradise with Matias Clicky - only problem is the keycaps are ABS
Any links to front printed or blank white PBT caps compatible with the Matias switches?
Link: https://mechkb.com/kb-paradise-v60-alps-compact-mechanical-keyboard

>>57420458
lol good luck
alps mount keycaps are already rare as fuck, pbt is close to impossible to find

>>57420458
SP does some alps mount sets
http://keycapsdirect.com/

>>57420513
They don't stock any full kits of them and blank key packs are only in certain sizes. For DCS it's 1u, 2u and spacebar only, for DSA they have everything except 1.25u and 2.75u.

>>57420551
Cheers.
Would you recommend the KB then, i'm a first time buyer. Was thiinking the pok3r but its like 200 in aus so seems like a bit of a wank

>>57420573
I'd recommend going for the Cherry MX version for the significantly better keycap availability.
https://mechkb.com/products/mechanical-keyboards/kb-paradise-v60-mini-dual-led-compact-mechanical-keyboard

It's the same price as the Matias switch version or $10 more if you want green, clear or white switches, and you also have the backlighting option if you give a shit about that.

>>57420648
>https://mechkb.com/kb-paradise-v60-alps-compact-mechanical-keyboard
but its not as tactile or what if he wants to get a quiet one

>>57420674
Then he'll have to deal with the limited keycap availability? It's not a hard concept to grasp.

>>57420648
>>57420674
Thanks, been so conflicted - first time dropping that much on peripherals so want to make the right call,
Ill go with blues - not sure if i want clicky or not but may as well give it a try.
Not keen on back lighting really .

>>57420708
Whatever you pick, hope you're happy with it mate.

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R8 or H8?

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>>57417209
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>>57417853
>>57419667
PN: 1390120
Date: 09/June/1986

updated her cord so i could use

>>57420751
that thing will last 2 weeks tops

>>57420751
h8

>>57420772
>her
I felt my entire small intestine cringe.

>>57420862
I know right how could they assume xir gender

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I recently discovered these DSA Otakus and I want them so badly.

But nobody is willing to part with them, and they've been out of stock on PMK for like a year.

>>57421145
why not go for this instead
https://www.originativeco.com/products/modern-beige?variant=18906335301

>>57420270
I've been looking at Ducky's site. Is the 6 worth waiting for over keyboards like the One? Kinda hard to figure what's what on their site.

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>>57414432
There are no girls on /g/

What's a good price for an near-new/refurbished IBM space saver keyboard?
Thanks for helping out.

>>57422326
$3000

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>tfw can't have fun circlejerking in these threads because the best keyboard ever made isn't mechanical

>>57422277
obviously there are?

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>>57422539
I don't know, I'd still call a Topre mechanical.

>>57422187
Any input on this? The transparent Ducky Ones are appealing to me and they seem well priced.

>>57414432
>uhh im a girl so that's not even possible but that's gross
That's a weak excuse and you know it.
You're just not trying hard enough.

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>>57422980
what's up with this hideous, blank space where five additional keys could be? I don't understand. it seems that 99.9% of keyboards have this problem.

baka I bet it doesn't even support reprogramming functions and macros.

>>57422980
also one more problem. there's a hair on the F6 key.

Do you prefer typing or speaking?

>>57423293
It's because tenkeyless is a shitty design that deserves to be replaced by 65% boards like the WhiteFox/RS68/TADA68, or 75% boards for faggots who really can't deal with hitting fn+number to do the function row.

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>>57423293
>not liking keys to be spaced apart so that you can hit commonly used functions purely by feel

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>>57423982
>>57424166
>hating options
>not having extensive keys dedicated to macros to save incredible amounts of time
>needing to feel your way around a keyboard instead of utilizing muscle memory
>pushing two buttons instead of one to move the caret diagonally
when will keylets understand...

LOGITECH G610
----------OR----------
FNATIC GEAR KB?

which one would you buy? fnatic is new entry, may be better quality/price, logitech is no surprise in quality

>>57424387
Is this bait? Why would you buy either one of those?

>>57424409
I thought Logitech weren't bad except for the ones with awful Romer-G switches and the worst keycaps in existence

>>57424420
Not good enough to justify paying >$100 for

>>57424409
I have an amazon discount code and don't want to pay more than 100eur
>>57424420
both have mx brown switches

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>>57415946
hey I only have an old Cherry brand industry mechanical keyboard, and want to upgrade via building my own through one of the kits. How hard do you think it is for a first timer to build one? I have limited sauntering experience, but willing to invest to build a perfect keyboard.I was looking at one of the unikeyboards kits, and I have watched 2 different build your own keyboard videos. What do you think?

>>57424501
You're fucked, only pro saunterers can build good keyboards. Better practice your relaxation skills first.

>>57413129
Hey all. I want to buy a Pok3r here in Europe. I live in Portugal. Where is the best place to do that?

>>57424526
You can buy from MaxGaming in sweden or Norway, but they are Nordic ISO

>>57424529
>MaxGaming
Oh i dont really mind about the Nordic ISO. Although they only have the RGB one, which is a little bit more expensive than I thought (170euros)

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What are some good keyboard that have a compressed layout like this?
All the extra space on most triggers the fuck out of me

>>57424639
What keyboard is that?

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>>57424965
Looks like an RS96 to me

>>57424978
correct, i pulled the picture from a massdrop post about programming one

I need help...

I did have a das keyboard 4, but it's been pissing me off (especially after spilling beer all over it on numerous occasions) and i've felt it was a hindrance during gaming..

And, don't judge me here, I jumped back to an ancient thermaltake Tt (yes the one with the little fan) and I find gaming less tedious, more comfortable and don't play as shit..

Whats going on?! I must be getting old.

>>57417209
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>>57417298
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>>57420772
What do you guys think about Unicomp? I have never had a real Model M because I am not old (and they barely released any in Swedish layout) but the Unicomp one I have is great but I want to know if it holds up to the real deal.

where the fuck do i buy keycaps in europe (germany)? all sites either have only 3 sets or they are 100€ for a 104 key set. i would buy the nice 30€ sets on aliexpress but i dont want to wait 3 weeks. sticky is no use either.

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>>57426074
I love mine, you can also get it in swedish layout

>>57422326
If you're looking at anything over $120, you should probably go for a unicomp spacesaver, which will be about $85 if you live in the USA.

Basically, start by remembering that you can get a brand new board for $85, that has only marginally lower build quality than the original model Ms. Then ask yourself how much more you're willing to pay to have a heavier base (and no menu keys/USB support).

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>>57423125
Transparent Ducky ones are good keyboards. Reminds me of those old ps2 controllers

>>57426575
needs a mad catz logo

>>57426074
The Unicomp Model Ms are great. They are genuine Models Ms made with the exact same tooling. The older ones use more plastic and stronger metals for the back plate, but that is it.

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fell for the meme :(

>>57426575

They look like shit imo

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>>57426662
Just wait until you get the urges to hit the endgame. Then once you think you reached it you find out you've only just begun.

>>57426679
I know but they're like 60 bucks

>>57426687
>standard tenkeyless
>massive waste of space with a bunch of unnecessary buttons
>endgame

>>57426701
IBM industrial SSK is far from end game buddy

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>>57426074
I think my unicomp is awesome. They're great value for anyone living in the US and wanting a model M.

>>57426725
Their logo is ugly. Thank god you can order it without one

>>57426710
>talks about endgame
>posts something not endgame
¿

>>57426735
No I meant that I thought the IBM was end game then when I got I found out there was so much more to get. That is why I split it up into two sentences

>>57426732
True. Additionally the huge font for the status lights are pretty stupid looking. I do like the simple black/gray color scheme on the rest of the board though

Anyone wanna suggest a keyboard at 150$ in norway with mx blue/browns or equivalent?

Because I fucking hate this membrane shit I have currently, the logitech g510s.

>>57418588
I myself use a 1% kb. Dont need more than 1.04 keys anyway, like pffft

>>57426819
How about your neighbors?
https://www.inet.se/
http://www.easyzone.fi/

Ducky keyboards are great if you can get them

>>57426819
https://teraset.net/

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Did someone say "gay pink key caps"?

>>57424639
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/96-DIY-Kit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Customized-Set-PCB-Case-Plate-Stabilizers-Underglow-RGB-Free-shipping/32733608635.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.264.IpgG8V

>>57426725
Are they still working on a TKL? I've been holding out forever.

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>>57426920
Don't worry anon its coming soon!

>>57427367
ughhhhhh

>>57422980
They're not, though. Electrostatic capacitive rubber domes are their own thing.

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>>57413939
its cute

>>57417243
give me that normal ssk

>>57419972
how the fuck did you find keycaps for that non standard monstrosity?

>>57424639
there is the rs 96 and the duck lightsaver as far as i know.

>>57426074
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-vRZth7SI&t=229s

>>57426909
yes pls

>>57414432
>uhh im a girl
please be in london

Don't know where to post this but does anyone know where I can get a beige keyboard that is also backlit? I have a cheap $30 keyboard now, it's backlit, but I just want a retro looking beige one.

>>57427367
Is this the short bus version of a Model M? Looks odd, but so long as it feels just as good as one of the full size I guess its ok.

n00b here. is there a mechanical keyboard that doesn't sound like the rohirrin chargin? this is what keeps me away from them

>>57426074
I have a black 101 Unicomp Model M and surprisingly the plastic is in brilliant condition and it's pretty damn nice to use. I have mine connected to my iMac

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>>57426687
Heh I'll have reached end game in a few weeks time with my beamspring with the xwhatsit controller!

>>57429609
Matias quiet mech keyboards.

>browsing /mkg/ for about 4 months now ,wanting to get my hands on a mechanical keyboard since the second day
> be poorfag cant afford even the knockoff keyboard
>2 weeks ago i stumble upon a cherry mx black switch cherry keyboard for 20$, good thing grandma sent that money for food
>waiting for it to arrive, holding my dick from exploding too soon
> it arrives, dirty as shit
>even find nails inside
>spend 3 hours cleaning and drying it
>didn't even plug it in to see if it works at all
>plug it in after a long night of drying the keycaps
>a couple of buttons dont work
>at that point im asking thoth and other gods is this my faith
>fuck it, open it, clean out swithes
>they work omgimcrying.png
>pun on lovely smooth jazz music
>dim the lights low
>starting to type fastfingers.jpg
>feels good

>fast forward to this day
>im still getting used and better at the switches
>keyboard feels better and better every day

Thank you guys, even though some keyboard are a meme, mechanical switches sure are a special experience. I love my keyboard now.
To anyone who want to try a mechanical keyboard, if its not going to break your wallet (however big it is), i would recommend the experience ^^

>>57413918
Are there standard keyboards that look like this and have the same layout? Poorfag here

>>57430076
Was it one of those POS keyboards with a credit card reader in them? Or is is the one with the track pad

>>57430555
magiforce has a 68 key layout for 40 bucks.

>>57430599
>Was it one of those POS keyboards with a credit card reader in them? Or is is the one with the track pad

Its a cherry g80-3000

>>57413952
Where do you get these qt keys?

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As the recent recipient of a group buy keyset, I shall now execute my solemn duty of taking the most pretentious photos I possibly can

>>57420173
I would love a Realforce with MX stems so I can get blank keycaps. If they put them on a normal silenced Realforce (possibly a JP version if I can find thick PBT blanks for that) in 45g I'd love it.

>>57431648
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1445

the others are custom

>>57428911
Dude... Why?

>>57431686
you can still buy novatouch stems, and type heaven is coming out with cherry stems as well

>>57431725
Yeah but the silencing takes away from the travel distance.

>>57431666
Not bad, anon. Now where's the guy with all the guns when you need him?

Also, nice trips

>>57431666
You're not trying very hard.

>>57431666
you should take it from a "balcony" that's just some shitty scaffolding outside your window lol

>>57431666
>Novatouch with Dolch DSA
am i being meme'd

also nice floor

>>57431666
first of all you need some guns and knives. If you don't have those then get Anime figurines and some manga. If you don't have those either then jump off the roof and take a picture of it as you are falling

>>57420173
>https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2114
Any input before I preorder this? Am I making a mistake?

Bought a nasty Omnikey plus today.. is there any preferred method of cleaning these? I don't care much about the yellowing.

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>>57432016
yeah it's an overpriced rubber dome

>>57432016
>Double Shot ABS
But that Actuation Point Changer seems pretty cool. As someone who likes the aesthetic of the Realforce, I don't like it but I'd like a Realforce with MX stems.

Any recommended PBT keycaps for my UK layout duck shine 5?

>>57432063
I've never tried a Topre keyboard and I wouldn't be interested if it was just a rubber dome. The use of the dome with the spring seems interesting and if their figure of 50mil+ cycles is correct I don't think I'll have a problem.
>>57432077
Honestly doesn't matter much to me if it's abs or pbt.

>>57432207
the spring does literally nothing you can't feel it at all

>>57432312
Good?

>>57432207
the weight of the switches comes from the membrane not the spring

>>57432611
What is wrong with that?

>>57432873
it means they are exactly the same as a normal rubber dome board

>>57432945
How's that?

That's like saying any switch that uses a spring is a cherry switch.

>>57433016
Except rubber domes are rubber domes, different mech switches have all sorts of different slider designs that change how they work and feel.

>>57432207
>>57432312
The spring is supposed to add ~5g. It's basically a rubber dome. It's really smooth.

>>57433168
>>57433178
You two understand that Topre switches are non contact switches?

>>57433353
Is that important? It's hard not to bottom out on Topre and it uses a light spring. It doesn't mean that they feel bad, but they still have rubber domes. Some say they're mechanical because of the spring.

>>57433370
>Is that important?
It's fundamentality different to a rubber dome keyboard.

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I fell for the matias meme. Turns out the tactility is actually far greater than cherry switches. I'm bottoming out much more than on cherry clears though. There's not much travel past the bump. If only there was nearly as much keycap variety as with MX switches.

>>57433413
no it isn't they are fundamentally and mechanically similar. The major difference is that in topre a capacitive sensing mechanism on the PCB senses the keypress mid-actuation. While in traditional membranes a conductive layer connects a pair of circuit traces together

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>>57433612
Soon anon soon. Pic related came out with alps mounts and more are coming

>>57433612
>actually far greater... bottoming out much more than on cherry clears though
If you were to try would you be able to bottom out less? Do you overall like them more than MX Clears?
>>57433413
>>57433642
I would say that the activation mechanisms are fundamentally different as Topre doesn't require one to bottom out, however, the feeling the operator experiences are similar. I don't notice the little spring but I do like the cushiony feeling of the rubber dome bottoming out, which I can't avoid.

>>57433666
>If you were to try would you be able to bottom out less?
Maybe, but it seems like that'd take much more effort than on clears. There's about 1mm of travel after the bump. Maybe the matias clicks have more travel after the bump since the slider isn't damped? I've only had it for a few hours now, so I'm not sure if I'll end up preferring them over clears. The extra tactility sure is nice though.

>>57433665
If only I didn't dislike DSA profile.
>sculpted SA PBT alps keycaps never

>>57433665
The whole thing went down in flames in everyone's orders got refunded actually.

>>57433758
The GB organizer handled it well at least. It'll be back up again sometime soon.

>>57433642
>>57433666
Ya and the type of non contact switch seems interesting to me. Membrane/dome keyboards never did it for me but I made do with it. Mainly having to smash them down without any tactile feedback was annoying and why I use cherry switches.

And a big use for me is gaming. I can see the claims of APM increasing in games being true. At least for spamable type stuff. The speed increase not so sure about. I can see them being fast but not that much faster.

Anyway I'll decide tonight if I put in a pre order.

Any suggestions on Cherry MX Clears? I found this
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1941
And the keyboard looks nice enough and fits in my budget but I've no experience with mechanical keyboards

>>57433612
did you by chance compare them to real complicated white alps? if yes how are they holding up?

>>57433988
Nope, don't have any other alps. I keep reading people swear by the old alps though.

>>57433771
dude just get it. you'll never know about topre until you try. impossible to describe in words.

>>57433784
KBP is pretty good. You might get sick of the ABS caps, though.

>>57434013
here are the words you use to describe topre
>overpriced
>rubber
>dome

>>57434017
What's wrong with them?

>>57434080
not him, but personally I like the softness and texture of PBT key caps compared to ABS. There is also the plus side that PBT is a stronger plastic and is more resistant to wear and shine compared to ABS.

>>57434080
They get polished by the oils on your fingertips. So even if they aren't supposed to be shiny (and those obviously aren't) they'll quickly end up that way. It's not harmful, but it can be unsightly and unpleasant to touch.

PBT is immune to this effect, but caps made with it are more expensive because the tooling is harder to make.

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>>57431861
I wanted to prove you wrong, but I'd just located my knives, fake blood, and black leather gloves when I saw pic related in a Discord chat. I don't have it in me to outdo this guy. Cheers.

>>57434207
>>57434250
Oh, might as well keep searching for similar keyboards but with the PBT keycaps then, thanks anons

>>57434302
there is nothing wrong with ABS keycaps anon. But if you do want some I'd recommend dye-sub PBT as the dye is burned into the keycaps making it a permanent part of it. This means it will never wear out and you can't feel the legends.

>>57415649
These aren't bad and are $34 before black friday deals on amazon right now. I picked it up for $10 at a flea market.

>>57434294
that looks comfy man. where do you get scenery like that?

>>57434294
so comfy and yet he ruins it all with fucking artisans

>>57434426
is there anything actually wrong with artisans themselves

or do we just hate them because of the culture of fuckwits who are willing to spend more than a keyboard costs for one cap that surrounds them

>>57434505
they look like absolute shit 100% of the time

>>57431666

Where can I buy this?

>>57434505
Most of them look ugly, some are nice. The culture is not really a problem since that's all on geekhack and no where else.

>>57422638
Why is that a question?

>>57434544
um back the fuck off?!

>>57434505
well i can't speak for "we", but there is no such thing as a good looking board with an artisan on it. seriously how do you think your collection of generic robot head keycaps does anything but makes your keyboard look even more autistic

the fact these people are creating things "worth" hundreds of dollars out of a few cents of plastic only adds to the ridiculousness of it.

>>57434302
Vortex makes some nice PBT caps that come stock on the Poker series. Lately WASD has been putting those on their boards (because everyone complained at the awful quality of their in-house ABS caps). Both brands make boards with clear switches.

>>57434530
the group buy is over, but you can find some on massdrop once in a while

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I did it /g/

>>57434530
That's Nantucket Selectric, the group buy was in February

>>57434294
you have to go back

>>57434574
good for you now the next step is to change those keycaps

>>57434579

I meant the keyboard.

>>57434602
novatouch has been discontinued in favor off >>57420173

>>57426074
I've had a Unicomp Model M for a few years now, great keyboard overall. The plastic casing is a lot more flimsy feeling than the IBM ones, but the typing feels great. I'd recommend getting the "Ultra Classic" over the Classic; you'll miss out on that classic look, but the plastic will be a lot more firm and less cheap feeling. Great typing experience no matter what. USB version is 2KRO btw, shouldn't matter for most people though.

>>57434599
I honestly don't know if I should because they have some shortcut labels on them.

>>57434602
i don't think the novatouch ever came in fullsize, but i'm probably wrong

looks like a wasd v2 to me

>>57434646
It didn't and those keycaps aren't dsa dolch. Don't know why he named that image like that?

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6 HOURS LEFT FOR MEMIAMI KEYCAPS ON MASSDROP

>>57435097
>Thin PBT
Nehhhhhhhh

>>57434674

i think we got rused fellow meatloaf

> new keyboard arrives from Amazon Warehouse deal
> browns
> feels too stiff for being browns
> look up serial number
> blacks
ah fug, guess I'll endure it and get swole fingers. It doesn't seem like a big deal so far for me. Plus I saved quite some money.

>>57433370

The spring is the electrostatic capacitive component. It's not holding the key up and it's not supposed to contribute to the keyfeel. Hell it can't even hold up a 1g ABS keycap by itself.

As the spring's coils compress and come closer together from the dome collapsing on it, the spring's capacitance changes and this change is what is sensed by the PCB.

There's no actuation/contact mechanism at all, which is why it's proper to call it a capacitive switch rather than mechanical, and why they're more reliable than common rubber dome over membrane.

>>57435474
blacks are linear where as browns are tactile. Its a matter of preference, but I'm sure for a cheap keyboard there really isn't much for options

>>57433771
I wouldn't choose Topre for gaming. I love it for typing and can use it for gaming but it's pretty hard to spam with it.
>>57434574
How does it compare to other switches?
>>57435714
And knowing there will not be chatter is really nice, but I care most about how it feels and it feels great.

>>57435742
Yeah, for a Majestouch full size it was a pretty good deal as it's like new.
I'll get used to it I guess.

As a silver lining these are less noisy. I can see myself using them comfortably in the long term.

>>57435474
They probably did you a favor, honestly. The tactility on cherry browns is so weak that it's not useful as feedback and just makes the switch feel gritty.

Best keyboard with MX Blues.

Go.

>>57435997
A korean custom of choice with thick PBT dyesubs in cherry profile.

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>>57435997
this one with SA profile dye-sub PBT keycaps from PMK

>>57436041
>SA profile dye-sub PBT keycaps
Maybe if it was in stock, and not a group buy from a while ago that was limited to 100 sets.

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I bought babby's first real mechanical

>>57434620
On the note of KRO, would the USB version be able to handle more keys if I used a PS/2 adapter, or should I just get the PS/2 version?

>>57436175

Model Ms are always 2KRO because of the way they're designed. Doesn't matter what interface you use.

>>57436237
Shucks. That might be the deal-breaker for me. As much as I like typing on buckling springs, even simple action games are difficult with only 2KRO. I guess it's blues+rings for me then.

>>57436237
Wait what really

People actually by keyboards that lock them out of a lot of useful 3-key shortcuts by design?

>>57436268

I'm still waiting for Ellipse to stop being a gigantic faggot and start making some capacitive buckling spring boards with modern layouts and non-nostalgiashit cases.

>>57436286

2KRO means the board is guaranteed to properly register at least two keys being pressed anywhere on the board. ie: you could have row/column collisions, but you can always at least single out one key by row and one by column.

You can still register more than two keys in a lot of cases, it just depends on the matrix layout and which keys are being pressed. It's not like you can't ctrl-alt-delete on a 2KRO board for example.

>>57436013
An order of a GON assembly 2 years ago.

>>57436268
Model Fs are NKRO but they're all pre-ANSI layout.

All capacitive and hall effect boards have NKRO by necessity of the switch design.

>>57436343
Can you ctrl+shift+esc at least? Probably the single most useful keyboard shortcut in Windows

>>57436376
So that's the key combo I've been looking for.

Is the ducky pocket still a thing?

>>57436376

Yes, all common key combos work. Matrix layouts always give modifier keys high priority because they're specifically meant to be pressed with other keys.

All common shitty rubberdome keyboards are 2KRO too and if a key combo wouldn't work on one of those it never would have been added to the OS in the first place since virtually no users would be able to us it.

>>57436151

d-ducky??

>>57436797
Not that anon but that's definitely a Ducky One. Good choice.

>Budget
Whatever
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
Browns, I guess - Topre would be cool also
>Layout
ISO
>Form factor
TKL with navigation keys - I don't know what this is called
>Backlight
Good lord no.
>Previous/current keyboards
Shitty Gaming mech keyboards from corsair.

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>>57431666

>>57434013
Pre ordered it. Hopefully lives up to expectations. It's expensive and Japanese so I don't think I can go wrong

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-STRAFE-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00ZUPOMDQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1478529162&sr=1-2&keywords=corsair+strafe
Should i

whats the best keyboard and why is it the k65?

>>57417209
because im a gamer and prefer faster travel time in my key switches so i can type faster. btfo neckbeard

>>57434294
>Not hiding the menu bar

It's like he hates aesthetics or something

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/das-4c-professional
Are these any good

>>57437356
I feel like you can probably do better for $80. A CM Storm TKL is that much on Amazon and it has legit Cherry switches instead of whatever these Greetech ones are.

>>57437390
Thanks ill check it out

>>57437242
>>57437356
no

corsair is fugly

das' quality has been progressively going down with every iteration they produce

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>accidentally spill a little water on my filco
>f9 stops working

not the most important key, but yeah.
any recs on next kb? lookin at realforce cause im scared of hhkb layout.

>>57437800
Fix your current keyboard?

>>57437836
Dunno where to begin. If it's a short don't I have to replace the board? All the guides I'm reading involve washing the kb after the spill, but the key's already gone.

>>57437879
Generally just cleaning the board fixes most water damage. But ya it can be a bit of a pain in the ass. I don't know how tough the Fillcos are to take apart.

As for recommendation on new keyboard I don't know.

Poorfag here, i'm split between these two keyboards, any advice in which is better?

https://amzn.com/B01K9CNIWK

https://amzn.com/B01DBJTZU2

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>>57419938
So, after some research, I have concluded that I have no fucking clue how to proceed with converting it since I have no access to soldering materials.
What should I do with it?

>>57437984
Convert it when you have access to soldering materials. You can't possibly be in such a hurry, amirite?

>>57437984

Bother this guy until he makes some more of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6FT-Soarers-WYSE-Converter-USB-Cable-for-WY-30-60-285-PCE-Keyboard-Remap-Macros-/281990107067

Anyone know whether or not it's possible to program a pok3r wn key to be a fn lock?

I spend the majority of time on the keyboard for general use and have decided on blues because I like the feel, but I do occasionally play mobas and osu. Would blues be annoying as shit for osu?

>>57438824
zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxz

About as annoying as repeatedly clicking a pen.

>>57438859
>>57438824
just use good headphones lmao

>>57438874
What if open headphones?

>>57438890
Buy closed headphones

Or a Matias Quiet Click keybaord