/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

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>mechanical keyboard
>all that fucking noise making you an easy assassination target
>not being stealth

>>57520527
>getting assassinated
Who are you, Shillary?

>>57520527
mkbs can be quieter than rubber domes

>>57520527
>Not beating assassins to death with your industrial strength solid metal mechanical keyboard

>>57520591
this.

>>57520527
I type on my clickity clackity keyboard with one hand and beat my hairy chest with the other yelling "WANT SOME? GET SOME!"

Wher can I get cheap cherry caps preferably back-lit

I'm not paying more than a few bucks for a piece of plastic.

>>57520809
I'd rather have fn + number row to be the function row and allocate the space at the bottom for other stuff. I like the idea of having a smaller spacebar like JIS though, I personally only ever press it on the left side

>>57520809
That's disgusting and useless

>>57520874
The problem with JIS or the Minila layout is the spacebar still being centered, if you're gonna shrink the spacebar it should be offset to the left, ideally with the centre of it directly underneath F.

>>57520904
exactly. i'm thinking about making a custom layout with an offset spacebar like that and other oddities but i'm torn
having nice keycaps would be a pita

it's kind of funny how we tell newcomers "DON'T get the corsair, it's got a nonstandard layout and you won't be able to find keycaps!!!!!" and then we go and get alps boards and funny layouts that require child sets

the meme board of the season, the tada, still requires some non-standard keys

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My Pok3r with G20 Stealth caps and magicforce featuring cute lavendar key.

People shit on the chinkforce but it's not that bad. It's good for lans and gaming.

>>57520973
Only thing wrong with the memeforce is that it's kind of ugly. And people like to put on keycap sets that cost up to double the price of the board itself.

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>>57520513
soon

>>57521020
>>57520513
So what's with the weeb keys?

>>57520809
this is the stupidest idea I've seen in a long time, but I admire you for going to the effort of shooping it up into a gratuitous makipost.

>>57521058
Originative keycaps for 超ワパニーズたち who think they're 日本人.

>>57521093
Can you try that again but this time in American.

>>57521123
right click, translate to english

>>57521127
some of us don't use Botnet: The Browser

>>57521123
米語は?英語みたいだろう?

FUCK this shit is confusing

>>57521153
>米語は?英語みたいだろう?
Do I look like I can read moon?

>>57520973
How terrible is G20 on a scale of "Very little terrible" to "A cross between Hitler and Stalin"?

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Just bought pic related.
I want to know if a ps2 to sdl cable will be compatible with it, or are there other connectors i should know about?

>>57521249
Not him, but I own a set of G20s. They're a little uncomfortable at first, but once I got used to it, my wpm actually went up by about 10 compared to my previous SA spherical keycaps.

>>57521249
They're extremely comfortable. Not having sharp edged keys has made typing a lot more comfortable. I also prefer having keys that are all the same height and angle.

So no, they're not as bad as you think they are, they are perfect and I hate normal keys now.

>Budget
around 100
>Location (continent at least)
AUS
>Preferred switch type
brown, dont want anything loud and want abit of a tactile feel
>Layout
QWERTY
>Form factor
60% or 85
>Backlight
backlight doesnt matter, wont use it much
>Previous/current keyboards
razer blackwidow ultimate 2015 (too heavy and loud (and big)
microsoft membrane keyboard (nice feel but too big and not tactile enough)

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Is there somewhere you guys like that sells cherry mx keycaps in various languages? I'm specifically looking for the Polish Programmer layout (which is QWERTY, as opposed to the more common Polish 204 layout, which is a QWERTZ).

I can find Japanese or Russian, but never Polish Pro... guess it's kind of an obscure one, but my native language is English so the Y/Z weirdness is too odd for me.

Maybe even somewhere that'd let me customize a key? I legitimately can't find anything other than those stickers for keys that kinda suck anyway.

Just curious, seemed a solid place to ask.

>>57521492
you can get customized keys from WASDkeyboards. most people don't like the caps because of the quality (it's thin ABS, and wears easily), but it's undoubtedly better than stickers. it is probably the best solution for you

>>57521291
You need a soarers converters, you can get them for like 30 dollars on ebay i think

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threadly reminder that the best keyboard ever made uses rubber dome.

What's the verdict on this?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ikbc-full-size-rgb-mechanical-keyboard

Thinking of jumping in. Is there a better fullsize keyboard with all the bells and whistles for this price? The aluminum hull is kinda neat too.

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Pretty happy with my shine. Double shot abs and very solid. Inb4 gayming ledz. Ducky makes a solid keyboard.

>>57520540
That a fucking lie and the regulars in /mkg/ agree

>>57521854
They typically aren't, but they certainly can be. The keyboard I'm using at work with mx clears, o-rings and thicc pbt caps is hardly louder than the rubber dome boards others are using.

Silenced Topre and Matias QC would be some other examples.
Though, needless to say, this also depends on what you're comparing a mechanical keyboard to. Lenovo for example, makes some riduculously loud rubber dome boards.

>>57521835

shoot that spacebar into the fucking sun.

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So after shopping around and researching as best I could, I've decided that assuming Black Friday turns up nothing relevant, this will be the keyboard for me.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1930

Now I understand Kailh switches aren't held in high esteem and that Gaterons are considered the superior cheap Cherry alternatives, with Browns seemingly agreed upon to be even smoother and more tactile than Cherry's own. But I can't for the life of me find a fullsize Gateron Brown board anywhere that comes close to this one in price. In fact, they seem to be more or less in-line with comparable Cherry switch keyboards.

I've been looking for weeks, and my research tells me that such a board doesn't seem to exist, but I'm posting anyway on the off chance that one of you cool cats might be privy to information that has eluded me.

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>>57520527
>not having two caps lock keys to be as obnoxious as possible

Will be buying my first mech keyboard today. I decided on the IKBC C104 keyboard but I'm having choosing which switch to pick. Blue or Brown? I play a lot of dota and I heard MX Blues have trouble with double tapping? That's the one thing that's holding me back from it.

>>57522381
Blues can have hysteresis issues and are louder. Browns are a shitty compromise to fix that issue. Go with blacks or clears.

>>57522381
All the popular cherry switches have their actuation point pretty far down in the travel distance.

Something you got to get used to. Red are the best for gaming imo.

>>57522391
>>57522401
The only switches available are Browns and Blues.

>>57522485
Well, browns and blues are fine, but blacks and reds (like black but a lot softer) are better. I'd get a different keyboard.

>>57522485
Look elsewhere. Something like a Ducky One should be in the same price range I believe.

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I am in the market for a replacement for my model M keyboard for FPS games. I want to keep this as my daily typer but the 2KRO is really noticeable.

>>57522522
Only thing i can think of is the new production Model F77, they have NKRO

>>57522532
Little steep for my blood, i'm willing to tread into some of the new age "hip" key switches. People say that MX greens would be good for me but i know absolutely nothing about keyboards.

>>57522532
it makes me so rustled that they aren't making these in a modern 101-key layout.

I wonder if Planck is any good or mby it is just a meme?

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>>57522566

I second greens.

Not as good as buckling spring, but the best you wil find as a modrn switch until BS modules start getting produced.

Just make sure to avoid gateron (pic related) I,bought them for my planck and they are terrible compared to Cherry greens. The Gateron are a soft mess with a weak click.

What are some popular PBT/POM keycaps that use Costar stabs? I have blank keycaps but my friends can't use my keyboard lmao

>>57522381

I have greens(stiffer blues) and use them heavily for gaming.

I have had zero issues with double tap.

Actually, here in Japan blues are considered the gamer switch.

>>57522768

If I can't have bucklesprings I'd sooner get matias clickies before cherry ones.

https://www.pccomponentes.com/logitech-g610-orion-brown-teclado-mec-nico

Opinions on this? Been thinking about this as a gateway to better stuff.

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>>57522799
p-pls respond for d-dubs...

>Budget
100£
>Location (continent at least)
Uk
>Preferred switch type
Was thinking of greens, but anything versatile works
>Layout
Qwerty
>Form factor
60%
>Backlight
Desired
>Previous/current keyboards
Lenovo plastic dome :(

>>57522777
Any MX mount keycaps can use either costar or cherry stabs.

https://www.getdigital.eu/Buckling-Spring-Keyboard-Modern-Design.html is this classic or ultra classic?

>>57523612
Ultra classic. The only difference is the case isn't as bulky really.

>>57523654
sure, I'd still like to know. couldn't really tell at a view.
kinda expensive, might have to not act on this consumerist impulse

>>57523677
Would it not be cheaper to order it straight from unicomp? Or would customs/taxes nullify any price difference?

>>57523692
oh I assume it would be more expensive. It would cost 154$ with shipping and I'm almost certain some taxes would be added.

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Need some help lads:

Something like pic related, with backlight and maybe some subtle media controls?

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>>57521854
when i had PBT on my lubed zealios they were quieter than my laptop keys

with the meme abs i have now its a bit louder

>>57522799

Just skip it and go to the better stuff. Its a very gimmicky keyboard.

>>57523850
But most stuff I see around here has no NumPad. That makes me really sad.

Also this one is on a nice price. I was expecting to spend about 130€.

>>57522159
I'm afraid you're right. Gateron boards are nearly the same price as Cherry these days. I guess that's what happens when word gets out that they're nicer and have better QC than Kailh.

>>57523786
>media controls
Ducky One?

>>57523886

Get anything else even if you have to pull one out of the ebay bin. The logitech g-kiddy 'mechanical' keyboards are junk. Id take an old keytronic rubberdome out of the goodwill bin before one of those.

how is that laptop with a mech keyboardo?

>>57520826
China
check out aliexpress and eBay

>>57521736
Where is the track point?

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>>57523786
Ducky one has some media controls over the numpad, with the rest being macros

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All hail to the great numpad.

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>>57527005
no

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Topre-Realforce-Hi-Pro-104-UG-keyboard-/122227015612?hash=item1c754c3fbc:g:G3IAAOSwiONYKxA4

Is this a good deal for a high profile Realforce?

>>57527645

I'd pay under $200 with that photo cause it's pretty much the worst ebay photo i've ever seen.

> lubed and sound proofed

...ahh what does that mean? Topres don't need to be lubed. And soundproofed?

I'd pass on this one.

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Thinking of getting the Ajzz AK33.
Has anyone ever had this keyboard before?
It doesn't seem to bad for the price.

>>57528127
From what I know, sliders can be lubed to enchance the smoothness; soundproofing sounds a little gimicky, but I've seen it enhance Novatouch boards before to make them more solid.

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>>57527645
Its better to buy it from elite keyboards or keyboardco
https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rf104&pid=yk2100

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/usa-topre-realforce-104ug-hipro-45g-black-keyboard.asp

>>57528180
Not including shipping, that's over $300... I'd pass on that

>>57528192
Including*

>>57528192
where do you live? shipping is free from elite keyboards, and if you buy from keyboardco it comes out to 245 before taxes

>>57528224
Shipping is not free, what are you talking about? And it's $268 converted from British pounds, not including shipping or customs.

>>57528156
Personally I'm disgusted by any keyboard layout that unceremoniously shoves a bunch of keys into the area where the modifiers go, especially when it results in non-standard key sizes. It look stupid, it fucks up your muscle memory, and keysets that work with it are harder to find. Just make a fucking TKL or go 60% for god's sake.

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>>57528266
to be honest I don't know why would want a realforce, but you are wrong anyway converted its almost 245 pounds. I also checked for customs fees and taxes and the total price ends up to about $285

>>57528381
What's wrong with a Realforce?

And the Ex Vat price converted to US Dollars is $224, where are you getting the $245 figure? That would make it cheap enough to make me consider it

>>57528418
Wait, the $245 is after shipping right? But $285 would make this a little too pricey...

Fuck it, maybe I should get a Realforce RGB if I'm gonna spend more than $250, but for ABS keycaps and gamer lightining...

Got a 1,5 year old cm ultimate quickfire for 65€ with browns.
I'm very happy with it even though some of the keys have a nasty patina. I'm too much of a slob to clean it right now.

>>57521291
i had an old model M with a DIM5 cable and i just make an adapter to a ps/2 just by connecting some cables. you can try that

>>57528466
I would have preordered one already if they were making a TKL version right out of the gate

>>57528466
Got one preorded already.

You can turn the leds off man. Also they can use cherry keys so that's more a plus than a negative even if you hate abs keys.

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only waiting for the stabilizers, gonna put the best keycaps ever made on this bad boy (og dyesubs)

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>>57527497
what is this beauty

>>57522922
Search redragon mechanical keyboard on Amazon

>>57528821
cherry 100% iso dream - where?

hi guys, mechs aren't really my thing but I've bought my brother a little keyboard for christmas. It was a kit but I paid extra to have it prebuilt. It's finally arrived but two and a half columns of keys aren't working. I've had a look at the board and all of the soldering and diodes that I can see seem fine.

Anything else I can check before I write it off?

>>57528915
hey thanks man.
its a noppoo choc mini with blank thick pbt keycaps

>>57529111
Integrity of the switches, layout, pcb.

What columns are they anon?

>>57529170
the columns are wsx plus modifier, edc plus modifier and the g & b keys.

The fact the two full columns are right next to each other made me think maybe there was an issue at the controller end but I can't see anything.

>>57529222

If you can access the pcb from underneath, you can short the keys' contacts with a small piece of wire or whatever and see if they activate.

>>57529258
No trigger if I short the switches. If I connect the wire from the controller directly to the appropriate switch and then press it it triggers the right letter.

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>>57529445

I mean with the keyboard hooked to the pc, flip it upside down and short any of the malfunctioning keys' contacts with a small piece of stripped wire from wherever, any piece of conductive material will do, I just tried with the keyboard I have right now (pic not related) and it worked. If they register from below it means the pcb is good and the switches are shit.

FC660M with navy blank caps or a Pok3r with caps from max?

I want a 60% so the fc660m having arrow keys still is nice but the non standard space bar turns me off.

I also want blank keycaps and am uninterested in buying a wasd and having the caps disintegrate in 4 months.

budgets 150$ max. I rather go get a 10$ rubber dome board then spend more than that

>>57529595
Yeah I understand. That doesn't trigger them.

If I connect directly to the appropriate controller pin the appropriate letter is triggered. If I connect the controller after the switch and press the switch it triggers the letter so the switches are fine.

>>57529007
Thank you for the reply. How are the switches in this one ?
Also do they have any models that dont have the gaymur design.
I love the pok3r III, but sadly its quite expensive

I don't know much about new key caps. I have a Rosewill rk-9000v2. What would I be looking for if I were to get new caps?

Need a new keyboard
200$ more or less is fine
America
Tenkeyless
Brown cherry switches are the ones ive had dont know about others

Thanks for any suggestion

Asking once again. Please serious answers.

What do you think about Motospeed CK104?

I don't care about getting it from China and lack of warranty.

>>57529595
Have found the two offending connections that get all of the keys working again. Seems it's just a shit PCB. Should be able to fix it myself with a little wire and soldering iron. Thank you so much anon, you've saved christmas.

>>57529079
modern g80-3000s are still being sold in europe, they come with blues and blacks (clears version has been discont. i think). the case is not as sturdy as the oldschool cases but i still like the board very much.

>>57529896

Glad to hear.

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>>57529770
Depends how /fa/ you want it to be. You can get cheap keycaps from china for like 30-40 bucks, or you can spend $100+ buying some form GMK or SP

>>57529825
Any Filco or Ducky TKL from
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/

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>>57521291

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>>57530169
What's the mater? Can't stand the site of a stronk mechanical Keyboard.

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GMK carbons came in. Woo~

>>57530267
How long did it take from placing the order to them arriving to your place?

>>57530375
Ordered them back in July. So, 5 months-ish.

>>57521020
>>57520513
where do I get these memes

>>57530517
originativeco

>>57522768
I prefer Gateron Browns to MX Browns.
Do you have an opinion on them?

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>>57530224
uggo as phuck, modern black keyboards are way better

>>57530759
Gaterons in general are vastly superior to cherry but I think gateron greens might be bad

>>57529766
They're all gaymur, but you might check out the tkl without the curves.

Though I've never owned one, I believe there was an anon here from a while back who said the mx green clones were just fine.

>>57530759
>>57530869
Go with Gateron for browns, blacks, or reds. Go with Cherry for blues, greens, or clears.

>>57530780
WHY THE FUCK DO YOU BUCKETS OF AUTISM THINK THAT EVERYTHING NEEDS FUCKING USELESS LEDS

>>57530167
Thanks for the reply ill end up buying one of those im not picky

>>57531165
Gat blues are also better atleast imo

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>>57531202
when its pitch black you can still see the keys, and they look pretty.

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>>57530780
where is the num pad?

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>>57530780
>uggo as phuck
Posts a keyboard with the ugliest tramp stamp in existence.
Do us and yourself a favor and through that in thing garbage.

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>>57531545
wew auto correct I meant throw.

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>>57531545
the 3rd gen version (the one i have) doesnt have the tramp stamp logo
>>57531492
who the fuck needs a num pad? there shouldn't even be function keys since no one uses them.

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>>57530267
Looks good. Too bad I missed out on this + the ergodox addon. At least it seems like the yuri set is going to have an ergodox addon.

>>57526144
are you crippled?

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>>57531994
what does that have to do using track points?

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My first mk, Anne pro Chink board because im a poorfag

>>57532028
the only people who use trackpoint keyboards are people who are missing an arm, or maybe some IBM hipsters.

>>57532104
or maybe its for people who prefer not having to move their hand to use a mouse just to click on something, interrupting their flow. The simple convince it offers is really nice.

Should I build a 60% board or a meme tier 40% one

>>57532508
>anything less than 104 key full size
You're already in meme territory.

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>>57528481
Alright, I could try that, thanks.
>>57530780
Pic related

>>57530780
god i hope this is bait

- sent from my hhkb pro 2

>>57532508
60% is the smallest a board can be without needlessly inconveniencing yourself imo.

>>57532508
I would miss my number row.I prefer 60%+.

>>57532675
this

I want a 100% but with all the empty space filled with extra keys

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>>57532980
you could either go for a 122+ key keyboard like focus or omnikey, or you can get a full size keyboard with all the extra space removed like a 1800 layout or the fc980m

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good night /mkg/

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>>57533155
>>57532980
This might be my favorite layout.
I'll probably buy a NerD 108 first unless there is a group buy soon :/

>>57534434
Be careful when buying from gon. Some people have been waiting two years for their purchases to ship.

>>57534632
where else can i buy pbc

Recommend me a good mechanical keyboard. No meme shit. Under $100.

>>57521020
Are these legit 90$ for just the fucking keycaps?

>>57534846
Magicforce is passable, hope you like it

>>57534975
>No meme shit
Magicfarce is pure meme shit of the nastiest vintage

>>57534846
rosewill keyboard is a decent no frills keyboard that can be found for sub 100
around 100 you can get duckys and the older cooler masters that are pretty good too

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tfw have full gaming PC build good to go but cant pick out a keyboard because every fucking time i pick one out someone calls it a "meme" keyboard or says its fucking trash or going to break
fucking help me, are ducky keyboards good? if not, whats the best brand, fuck im panic

>>57535403
beam spring

>>57535403
yes they are fine

>>57534861
German Engineering

>>57531280

Cherry Blues are better in every way.

Unfortunately. The molds Cherry uses for blues are fucked so their QC is all over the place, so gathering tends to be better.

For some reason this isn't an issue with their greens.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1696
Will these ever restock ??

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Just bought pic related with black switches for 60$ dollarydoos, how hard did i fuck up ?

>>57536747
Its cute any other switch options on it

>>57536755
black or blue
but they arent mx, they are like a chink clone but apparently they are still good

>>57536788
whats it called?

>>57536798
google is your friend pal

Best quality TKL?

>>57536896
That Hall effect keyboard they have on massdrop right now promises to be orders of magnitudes sturdier than MX and MX clones.

>>57536921
Do you know what those keys are like? I really like clears, but the hall effect keyboard on massdrop does seem nice.

>>57536972
They're all linear. The bamboo version has 70g springs with about 50g actuation.

That's the hardest version, but according to the guy, it's relatively easy to replace the springs, but that's gonna cost you both time and money.

They promise to be smoother since there are no mechanical contact, But very few people actually have Hall effect keyboards so there's not many impressions.

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how do you go from this..

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to this?

>>57520513

I see a lot of hype and talk about mechanical keyboards, but what about mechanical mice?

I think that would be something that the gaymer audience would want

>>57537435
>mechanical mice
Do you even know what you're talking about?

Mice use discrete (micro) switches already.

I popped all of the keys off of an old dirty membrane keyboard and washed it all in the sink with warm water and then I wrapped the keyboard in a towel to dry.

How long would you wait for it to dry? How long until you're confident that it's completely dry. While wrapped in the towel, I've played the towel-rolled keyboard on my window sill in direct sunlight, but being that it's November it isn't warm outside.

>>57537890
placed the towel-rolled keyboard on my window sill*

>>57537890
You washed the main keyboard itself, not just the keycaps?

>>57537070
>>57537064
white is so much better

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>>57537064
>>57537070

Both are ugly as fuck.

>>57538010
I washed them too. I let them sit in a large tupperware bowl filled with warm soapy water and then rinsed each key off and wrapped all the keys in their own separate towel to dry

>>57538046
>>57537070
>>57537064
The word for these pictures is gaudy as fuck.

Hi. I haven't the slightest idea how specific I should be, but I need a new keyboard, like, immediately.
1.) I don't game.
2.) I have $40 to use on Amazon literally right now due to an incentive program of sorts.
3.) I want something wireless.
What should I get?

>>57538942
rk61 is your only option as far as i know

Asking once again. Please serious answers.

What do you think about Motospeed CK104?

I don't care about getting it from China and lack of warranty.

>>57528284
This, but if you want a smaller keyboard for less money, it's not a bad purchase at all.

>>57530267

This is the only set besides dolch I want.

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>>57530780
how the fuck did people fall for this

>find gift card on the internet
>use it to buy steelseries m800
>not bad for my first mech keyboard
>accidentally throw cuba libre on it when playing the telltale batman game with my wife
>take it into shop and say it "just stopped working"
>get another gift card
>come home with £100 worth of steam wallet credit

I am not even jewish!

>>57521835
Disgusting LEDs

>>57539603
They ripped you off.
"Steam" is a non-free platform that peddles non-free software.

>>57539620
How can I be ripped off? I never spent a dime!

>>57539639
They're tricking you into executing non-free software.

>>57538942
Tomoko is 30 bucks on sale right now on amazon if you want super cheap. Now if you want wireless then get a Filco Manilia Air.

>>57539647
Autism

>>57539467
Have you ever bought any chinese knock-off before?
My predictions are that the switches will be inconsistant, the keycaps will begin to shine after a month, and it wouldnt surprise me if the LEDs die. The mechanical switches are the most expensive part so in order to maximize their profits they had to cut corners some where else.

Masterkeys pro l with white leds.
Around €110.
Mx blues or maybe browns.
Has a c++ sdk for custom light effects.
Worth it? It will be my first mech.

>>57531707
>No function keys
Wtf man. If you don't use those then why are you on this board? Pretty important for working with bios and the like.

>Budget
Not set in stone, but let's say 200 EUR.
>Location (continent at least)
Denmark
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MX Red. Maybe something lighter if it exists, but definitely want a linear and light switch.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
TKL
>Backlight
Don't care. White backlight might be neat, but meh.
>Previous/current keyboards
Been using an original Corsair K90 since it came out.

Most importantly, I want TKL and a single column of macro keys on the left. Does a keyboard this even exist ?

>>57540711
Gateron Clears are the only switch lighter than Cherry Reds, 35g vs 45g. Both linear.

>>57540726
Sounds like a good option then.
What about TKL and one column of macro keys, though ?
I feel like I've looked everywhere, but I can't find anything that matches this.

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>>57540305
How often do you do something with your bios?

Not to mention that you can still have everything on an FN layer.

I like scissor switches more than cherries.

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Look at my new keyboard. It's got Cherry MX browns. Those switches might be my favourite.

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>>57521291
Orihalcon makes converters for the M122 and F122 with auto remappings. You can also program the key remappings yourself.

>>57542324
>Bought from Meme Master
why anon

>>57542654
Tell me why not anon

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if anon who posted pic related could give me more i would be so happy

>>57534632
>>57534794
I think that is mostly for pre-assembled boards.
If it's just parts it is a few weeks.
I don't plan on waiting more than 100 days for it to ship so I'll just dispute it.

>>57538046
I love Filco's KOBO frames but stock Cherry switches aren't that great.

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>>57542746
I'm not him.

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I would like to inform /mkg/ that the Memorex Telex 122 key keyboards on ebay that look like this are NOT mechanical keyboards. They are maxi switch rubber dome. Still not a bad keyboard tho.

I almost pulled the trigger on one but a lot of googling finally revealed a thread on deskthority where a user had purchased one and found out.

https://deskthority.net/other-external-f66/great-interesting-finds-t5700-7170.html

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>>57543288
he ded?

>>57542746
>>57543288
>>57543460
Yuck, a Windows key rather than a meta key.
Are those keys dye sub?

>Budget
150$, stretchable for something real nice
>Location (continent at least)
Texas, USA
>Preferred switch type
MX or gateron browns
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1500
A layout like this maybe? I would like it to be compatible with standard size keycaps for when I eventully get some.
>Backlight
Would be nice but not needed
>Previous/current keyboards
CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with MX Browns switches

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Just bought a Pok3r RGB with Cherry MX Blues and some 40A o-rings. How fucked am I? What are some of the immediate investments i should make to make this keyboard the best it can be?

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>>57544008
probably the worst designed 60% i've used or seen
multiple keys are non programmable and the menu key is completely useless
actually programming it is agonizing

>>57544311
Are you saying you actually use the menu key for right-clicking things?

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>>57544870
no but it could be programmed to be something useful
on the pok3r you can not

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>switch plate & top part of the case are one piece
>lots of layout options
>fully programmable
Talk me out of it, /g/.

>>57544999
Whoa, when did Clueboard get a nice case? Last I checked their website all they offered was an acrylic and alu sandwich.

>>57545031
It's on massdrop right now. Here's the IC thread for the case too.

geekhack org/index.php?topic=82944.50

>>57544008
>>57544311
It's great
Using it right now, it's my second mechanical keyboard. Programming keys is easy if you passed the 2nd grade

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>>57545348
>it's great guise
>i've never used anything better but it's perfect i swear

>>57545460
>second mechanical keyboard
can you read?

>>57545497
>better
can you read

>>57545515
I never implied it was perfect
I never implied it was the best
read comprehension, Paco

>>57535749
Man I really want jap/english caps but I'm not paying 90$ usd when the cad is worth shit.

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>>57545527
i'm telling you why it's shit

there's nothing great about it, it's the entry level 60%

>>57545569
I said it was great, not that it wasn't entry level
>still no reading comprehension

>>57545583
take a nap or something

>>57545600
do you want a participation trophy?

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>>57545583
yeah and i'm saying it's nothing close to great you stupid fuck

you had to take it personally

>>57545620
>applying your arbitrary standards of quality to everyone else
>never said it was the best
anything else you get irrationally angry about?

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>>57545650
>u mad
not really any point in continuing this

>>57545707
sure

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>>57544008
>>57544311
>>57544887
>>57544999
>>57545460
>>57545569
>>57545620
>non fullsize garbage
>arguing about quality

>>57545569
I love that ISO spacebar but why do you use a tripcode?

>it's what I prefer so everything is a trash
:^)

>>57545729
>falling for the numpad meme

>>57545750
>40% less keys
>140% the price

>>57545780
I only paid $60 for my 60% board. Just saiyan.

>>57545801
I'm sure it's great.

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>>57545735
because i post on another board and there's no reason to remove it to post in this thread

>ISO spacebar

>>57545729
im sure your razer is top tier man

>>57545811
Sure. It's portable so I can take it to/from work easily. Having the mouse closer to the main cluster is nice too.

>>57545780
>implying people aren't willing to pay more for a smaller form factor
>implying portability isn't important
wew lad

>>57545707
I know this is probably a basic bitch question but what keyboard and caps?

>>57545833
well it's a pok3r, which i can't recommend and DSA Dolch, which i don't think are available anymore

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>>57545823
>>57545824
>>57545825
>portable keyboards

>>57545848
Doh, thanks anyway. I'm looking to upgrade from my CM Stealth with reds and some nice caps. I'm thinking about a HHKB

>>57545866
Yes, not everyone has the same requirements as you m8. Some people want portability, some don't care.

>>57545866
>not going outside
>not contributing to society
back to your containment board, NEET scum

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>>57545866
sorry you wouldn't understand

>>57545867
top tier

>>57545891
Looks great, those are the default caps?

>>57545886
>>57545887
>>57545891
>Some people want portability
Just can't type on that laptop.

>>57545904
I just assumed some of us wanted to type on mechanical keyboards

>>57545902
yes
except the red and blue
that's extra

>>57545904
Not everyone who uses a portable keyboard just plugs it into their laptop. People use them at work. I'm not sure why you're finding it so hard to understand that not everyone wants a 100% board.

>>57545934
Is your work so much of a shithole you can't just leave it?

>>57545945
I'd rather not have the possibility of anyone else touching it. Call that paranoid, but whatever.

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>>57545934
oh.. i actually use a 100% at work

Ok, I see that OP has japanese/English key caps but who actually types with dedicated keys for kana? Why not just use Romaji input

So, what are /g/ recommend 60% entry level (not 300£) keyboards?

>>57546580
i would personally get a GH60 rev.c

>>57546086
...Dude, that's how Japanese people type.

>>57546811

No it is not. They use IME.

Hey guys i wanted to ask is an IBM Model M a good entry Mechanical Keyboard? I can get one for 5 bucks and its very well preserved.

>>57547149
GET IT

>>57547149
Do it faggot.

>>57547149
if you live in eu ill buy if from you if you dont like it

>>57547275
>>57547282

Am i not buying juat durability and no functionality, isnt it better to go for some chink custom switch?

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There's no mice general up so I'll post this here.

Anyone know is Jelly Comb is a good brand? I'm on the hunt for a new mouse. https://www.amazon.com/Jelly-Buttons-Wired-Optical-Gaming/dp/B01HR7ZFR6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479349440&sr=8-2&keywords=jelly+comb+mouse

>>57547333
The only real downside is 2KRO, so don't expect to play FPS vidya using it. Most people will say that buckling springs are better than cherry/alps switches though.

>>57545823
>ISO enter key
Although I love my JIS spacebar (2.5u?) it's too hard to find a replacement for.

>>57547355
>>57547275
>>57547282
>>57547149
>IBM Model F

>>57547462
F is superior, but you're not going to find one for $5 unless you have god tier luck.

>>57547348
Just spend the extra 20 bucks and get a g402.

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I see this general is getting along just fine. I wonder though were the people who get triggered from topre switches and the autists who defend them? They seem to be the only group missing from here.

>>57547637
>g402.

Don't you mean the G502?

>>57547840
no the g402 is 35 bucks while the 502 costs 55. Anon wanted to buy a 15 dollar mouse and I told him to spend the extra 20 bucks

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>>57541798
Hi can you take more pictures of mayoi, please?

>>57547862

But 20 extra on top of that makes him a 1337 g4m0r

How hard is it to replace a switch on a Filco? I fucked up a key by not letting the keycap dry enough when I was washing them earlier. I also want to test out blues, so I might throw a blue switch in to see how it feels before I buy a filco w/ blues.

>>57547883
Filco is plate mount so you have to desolder the switch

>>57545801
where do you niggas find these boards for around that price? I've never used a mechanical keyboard before and I would like to get one for around that price range.
>inb4 use google faggot
I've looked all around the internet but all I've seen is boards starting at like $100.

i-i just want a 60% board for the cheep

>>57548080
Ebay, it was a kbp v60.

>>57548080
If you don't mind LEDs and using kailh switches you can get some new for 60 bucks like the rk61

Help me /g/
Im thinking of buying the satan gh60 pcb on chinkxpress anytime soon (including plates and an an alu case). Is it any good? Should I stay away from the alu case and get just the acrylic one instead?

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>>57548152
depends on how much a meme you are willing to make it?

Alright, what do you /g/uys think about the Cougar 200k? No, I'm not trying to be some 1337 gaymer with the autistic lights, but I do like mech keyboards, and I've heard this one is quiet(er) because of the membrane switch. Halp/suggestions? I won't spend more than 40-50USD for a keyboard...

>>57548213
Hey anon I think you are in the wrong place, but if you want a cheap and quiet mechanical keyboard then get an old cash register keyboard like any of the cherry g80 POS ones for 10 bucks then buy some o-rings for a dollar and you now have a cheap and quiet mechanical keyboard.

>>57548178
Not gonna make a much of a meme out of it sadly. I just really want the programmability of it. Not even gonna attach any form of custom lighting onto it. Just custom keycaps.

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>>57548331
>g80 POS
the big reason why you would get an acrylic case is for the LED lighting. They are cheaper then the aluminum cases, but they don't look as good if you don't put any lighting in them.

>>57548152
>>57548331
aluminum cases are too conductive
acrylic for korean customs ftw
Couldn't you just use SharpKeys if you are on Windows? It's probably enough for you but if not AHK could fill the gap.
I get it if you have to use more than one computer.

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>>57547865
Not him, but some anon asked for an upskirt shot some threads ago.

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>>57548117
I just found a rk61 with cherry mx switches for about that price.
is it possible to get a board with no key caps? Because I'm just gonna end up getting key caps, I like the miami themed ones, pic related.

average price on this meme right here tho?
>>57542746

>>57548367
>>57548372
Thanks anons. Appreciate the advice. Is the pcb good tho?

>aluminum is too conductive
What? It's not like I will kill myself with 5v right? I will also insulate every contact point with the alu chassis

>>57548372
No I have another kb for work. The one I'm building will just sit at home. I don't like software solutions to my problem and I just want to do a custom. Fairly experienced with soldering so that won't be an issue

>>57548689
>average price on this meme right here tho
Are you talking about the keycaps with Japanese legends? Those are EnjoyPBT Dyesub and cost $75

>>57548761

Yea, same price with imsto.

XDA is not much more depending on layout.

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>>57548697
I really don't know what that anon is talking about with conductivity. Now as far as the PCB is concerned, its actually really good for a chink board, though sometimes a resistor is not soldered properly.

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What's the cheapest way to test Topre switches these days? I missed the Novatouch boat.

middle mouse button on my mionix naos 7k just broke, are there any other mice as top comfy as it or should i just buy another one?

So I bought a used ergodox and the top aluminum plate is not looking so good, can I put it on the bottom of the case? Should I be worried about short circuits happening?

>>57548802
Alright thanks. I was actually thinking about getting a clueboard, but I barely even use the insert and delete keys on my 660c that is why I opted to do a custom 60% instead.

Last question. Since zealios are so hard to find, would it be fine to just mod a gateron brown with 67g springs? I have one in stock already so it wouldn't be an issue sourcing those.

>>57549319
Aren't clueboards completely programmable? If you don't use ins and del just program them to be literally anything else

>>57549346
Yeah I know, but like I said in >>57548152 I really want an alu case. The clueboard drop costs $250 upwards with an alu case. For a little less than $150, I can do the same with a 60%. I just cant justify that huge of a price gap plus the fact that it's way easier to get aftermarket caps on a 60%

>>57544999
The price is the only thing stopping me

>>57548470
thanks, those pantsus are so cute.

>>57549316
anyone? I dont want to ruin a very beautiful board

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>>57547282

>>57547865

source me bro please

PLEASE

>>57549836
here's more stuff from the same artist.
https://yande.re/post?tags=baffu

>>57549987
Thanks friend

>>57547149
get an IMB Model F instead

what are the cheapest fullsize cherry keyboards in eu that aren't shit? Type and resistance doesn't matter, I just really wanna escape my rubber dome.

>>57550992
Cherry MX Board 3.0

>>57550061

I can't get a model F for 5 bucks, i rather just go custom chink switch with good reviews.