/mkg/ - mechanical keyboard general

>>57619089
Black Friday is mostly a scam, as with all planned sale events. They jack up the "baseline" prices so they can cut them down again and make you think you're getting a deal, but really, they're still charging an amount that makes them a giant profit overall.

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my block of wood is in the shop now

hopefully it turns out fine

Asked on the other thread but didn't get any replies: is there any switch that feels clicky to type on but isn't as loud as blues? Should I try o-rings? Want something that doesn't bother other people with noise and is as quiet as possible, but that still feels good to type on.

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American orders went out. Think I found my endgame.

the keyboard in the picture, what model is it?

>>57619565
Looks like a TADA68

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>>57619565
TADA68

>>57619468
Are you interested in the technology of the RF RGB in a normal RF?

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Question for you guys.

How would one go about getting blue LED lighting into GPCGR's modular keyboard? It uses SMD-LEDs, for which I haven't found any replacement tutorials. Can it be done, and if so, how difficult would it be?

>>57619617
Is nice that there is a keycap set for this keyboard now. I'm thing of buying the one with 35g topre then getting the set.

>>57619657
you mean the XDA set?

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Never posted pics in these threads before. Are Neps welcome?

>tfw K70 Rapidfire

Feels good having the best keyboard. :^)

>>57619634
you can get them from ebay for cheap.
here is also a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=excgUl2K914

I don't know why you would go through all that trouble when you can just buy a modular keyboard with blue or RGB leds.

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>>57619749
That's not how you spell "HHKB"

>>57619781
>no label or backlight

WOW SO COOL MUCH HIPSTER XDD

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>>57619816
>>>/v/

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>>57619816
>Backlight
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>This man is serious

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>>57619749
>his keyboard doesn't have tactical rails
What sort of pleb do you think I am?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/xmit-hall-effect-mechanical-keyboard

Should I pull the trigger?

>>57619932
dude it magnets, how could you not want one?

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>mfw waiting for my new keyboard in the mail

>>57619615
Ya if they could have a "normal" Realforce with no leds but have the bios that would be cool.

Hey, what advantages do you guys think the V60 has over the Pok3r? Things the Pok3r can't overcome through programming it, I mean? Because I'm looking into buying one of them

>>57619776
Because my goal is a black fullsize Gateron Brown with blue or RGB lighting, which I've looked for and doesn't seem to exist. This is the closest I've seen anywhere. Thank you for the video, hopefully it's that straightforward on a keyboard.

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>>57620064
you mean something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/E-Element-Mechanical-Dimmable-Keyboard-Conflict/dp/B01EFOJ0L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479760848&sr=8-1&keywords=e-element+z-77

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Looking for a mechanical keyboard for home use, which means mixed gaming and programming use.

70-100$, the money limit is a tad flexible if you have a product that is highly qualitative.

Preffered layout is the American one with full numpad and F-keys.

Availability to EU and the Nordic EU market, specifically Swedenistan.

Please help me out, folks!

>>57620188
>http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG
And in addition, everything else is completely optimal as long it's well-functioning, including LED, Switch type etcetera

>>57619981
Literally me

Does anyone know where I can get some obnoxiously colored SA keycaps?

Asking for a friend

>>57620243
http://pimpmykeyboard.com/novelty/

>>57619886
apart from it being ugly af, is that a standard picatinny rail?

>>57619615
I am interested in the technology of the RF RGB in a TKL size that costs less than a house.

>>57620127
...oh.

Well, dip me in shit. Thanks, fampai.

>>57619410
Make sure it is dried properly before working it. Electronic parts are not very flexible. And if you can, use the side closer to the core for any routering. so it doesn't squish the insides when drying.

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>>57620831
It uses plate mounted switches so make sure to check on what ever gaterons you get. Also if you do get PCB mount by accident its not a big deal since you can just snip off the extra pins.

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/red-scarf-iii-ver-a-96-key-custom-keyboard-kit

is this it
is this the perfect keyboard

>>57621089
>not the rs84
god dammit.

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>>57621089
I wanted a duck lightsaver so bad, but I missed the GB. I want to get this, but I don't really like the LED lighting. I wish there was a cheaper version without them

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>>57621241
its the ugliest one of the whole bunch tho.

RS model F is the best one

>>57621328
you and I have very different tastes my friend

>>57621328
that's a bit too long

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Are there any keyboards with fuckass big Enter key?

>>57621687
only garbage chink rubberdomes

>>57621687
I don't know why you would want one, but the steel series 6gv2 has one.

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>>57621482
A bit too long huh? Then you're gonna love mine

>>57619391
proofs of jacked up prices? everything I see is normal

>>57622318
They always do it a few weeks earlier (like before Halloween when they're planning Black Friday) so by the time the sale happens you've forgotten what the old prices were. And they don't double them or anything, they just raise them by a bit more than whatever the discount is going to be.

>>57619686
>>57619657
>>57619617
Is this the Noppoo Choc Mini being referred to? I was considering getting this keyboard, myself. I really like the key layout.

>>57622473
yes

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>>57622292
stop

>>57622551
this

How do I make a magnet board like the Massdrop?

>>57622551
What is this?

>>57622934
Memes

>>57622934
Its a mx master on what appears to be a free mouse pad

>>57622881
just buy a bunch of:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Honeywell/SS460S/?qs=%2FWLvyfaa854zNgpQkub%2FcQ%3D%3D&gclid=CJjf1u2Eu9ACFR5MDQodDQwNKg

then hand wire them all together onto a teensey controller. Finally get a glove with magnets on the fingertips and type away!

>>57619705
only if you flip that spacebar back

>>57620872
Right on. Thanks for the heads up. The Glorious 120-pack seems perfect.

While I'm at it, I'll need replacement keycaps too. Vortex's PBT+POM set looks good for $40.

>>57619453
matias quiet click

>>57622881
The one in the drop is manufactured with injection molded switch stems/housings. You are not gonna recreate those without going through the same grief to deal with a manufacturer.

If you just hate Massdrop and don't want to buy it from them, then wait a year or so for the eleven rebranded versions from the same manufacturer that you'll be able to buy on Aliexpress.

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>>57621089
I'm waiting for that one red scarf with the hotkeys on the left to come back, as seen >>57621328
Or else a keyboard with the number section on the left.
GMKs a cute though.

>>57623390
every time I see these mentioned, no one posts a board with these switches.

>>57623883
how lazy are you that you don't even read the pastebins linked in the Op. I'll spoon feed your dumb ass this time
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=32&size=&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&path=mechanical+keyboards&swi=Matias+Quiet+Click&ss=de&rtv=100

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feet up or down?

>>57623993
its supposed to be down if you want it to be ergonomic.

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what a disgusting layout

>>57624352
there are other layouts too ya know

>>57624736
They're all weird 60% + numpad + function row layouts which is such a bizarre thing

who uses the function row often enough that having it on Fn+number isn't good enough?
who finds the numpad more useful than the arrow keys?

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>>57624777
>who finds the numpad more useful than the arrow keys?

>>57623993
>>57624011
Why do they include that option in the first place? I've never put it up in my life, and I can't imagine a situation in which I would.

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>>57624777
did you even look at the possible layouts

>>57624804
well dont i look like a fucking idiot

i'd still rather have 3x 1u keys than the 1.5u right ctrl and alt there and no unnecessary function row but that's not as bad as i thought

>>57624805
Is your desk a cluttered mess, or uneven. There you go now you have a use for your keyboard feet.

>>57622551
>>57622985
>>57623119
Please I need to know what keyboard this is

>>57624914
A memeboard

>>57624929
I've never seen a better looking meme.

>>57624914
It's a tada68, probably.

>>57624914
The keycaps are GMK Carbon and the keyboard looks like a TADA68

>>57619705
Which keyboard?

>>57622444
this isn't proof. Like I said, everything I've looked at has the same base price as it did in the summer when I looked previously.

>>57624352
yeah it's missing arrow keys

>>57625153
There are three different options all with arrow keys anon

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>>57619981
tfw

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>>57624914
>>57624929
>>57624969
>>57625085
yes

>>57625617
Too bad the secondary legends are only printed on.
>tripleshots not anytime soon

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>>57625631
yeah, too bad they didn't do front printing like the original keys

How do I pull off the keycaps of my new keyboard? Do I need to buy a thing or take them off safely or can I just use my hands

>>57626939
Do you own a pair of paperclips? Or some other rigid wire?

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just got this bad boy

well guys, i fell for the mechanical keyboard meme, and now i am just shitposting for the sake of the keys feeling so good

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>>57627307

You should return it, it's missing some keys.

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>>57619981
>only just put my order in today
>have to wait for entire payment and shipping process and delivery

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Getting this turd. it was $9 with a promo code pricing error. It'll probably be cancelled.

>>57623234
But it's so comfy when playing Dota, since I use it a lot there.

>>57625113
MasterKeys Pro S with Vortex PBT translucent caps.

>>57625654
Oooff, so sexy.

My VA68 is coming in tomorrow, I can't fucking wait.

>>57629368
Oh my, fucking shit, never mind. Apparently it wont be in for another week.

>>57627355
ye it's actually missing an entire numpad

I need an extra shift key to match my tai hao set, think I can contact them and buy it or will i need a second set

>>57623645
god i want this
how do you get this
how much does this cost

>>57630006
leopold fc660m
some numpad
gmk carbon
lots of money

>>57630006
>>57630034
numpad possibly matching leopold fc210tp

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Explain why you need anything else than a Cherry G80-3000 other than narcissism and special snowflake disorder.

>>57630102
What makes your unnecessary purchase any more necessary than ours guy?

>>57630113
>our
Who?

A) The advantages of mechnical key switches are scientifically measurable, in terms of longevity and accuracy.
B) The purported advantages of tiny keyboards with colored key caps are not.
Therefore the most rational course of action is to buy the most economical option that provides A), and ignore B).

>>57630102
Keycaps are bad, and I prefer typing on something with a backplate.
G80-3000 are pretty low quality overall.

People used to buy these as a source for switches/springs.

>>57630131
By your own logic, we should only be buying the cheapest boards with known quality mechanical switches, which are definitely not first-party Cherry keyboards.

>>57630131
I get what you're saying, but some people don't need certain functionalities so they take advantage of that to get cuter keyboards. It's not wrong, it just is.

>>57630131
>The purported advantages of tiny keyboards...are not (scientifically measurable)
Except they are. You can measure the movement required to press keys, the time taken to do so and the effort expended during, which can be used to calculate an overall measure of efficiency.

Looking for a cheap compact board with blues.
Is the ajazz 33 an OK buy?

>>57630222
Its Zorro blue switches are apparently shit.

>>57630240
what about Kailh switches?

>>57630249
they were shit in the past, but ive heard they improved. Any first hand experience?

>>57630275
Sometime at the end of the month I'll finally have my first mechanical lolita spyder with Kailh. Will do a review, but it's my beginner perspective.

>>57630249
Can't find any complete information, just "They're knock-offs therefore they must be shit" or "The specifications and ratings are the same therefore they must be the same".

>>57624810
what is this layout and where can i find a keyboard that has it ?

>>57630733
did you even look through the comment chain

guys what's a cool keyboard to use in public with my laptop to look like a 1337 h4x0r ;)?

>>57630762
the latest razer blackwidow

>>57630762
Buy a $350 silenced Happy Hacking Memeboard to show everyone how serious you are about hacking.

>>57630102
In case you want a board without subpar build quality, or a plate mount. Or a layout that isn't staggered.

Alright /mkg/ I need your help here

>Budget
$500
>Location (continent at least)
Europe
>Preferred switch type
Zeals/ergo clears
>Layout
ANSI US
>Form factor
60-65%

Never tried topre before, and I kinda don't want to drop $300 on an HHKB just to realize I don't like the feel. Should I just go full custom or is there any board that would fit my needs?

>>57631097
Get the aluminum clueboard up on massdrop right now.

>>57630756
I did but its a response to a unbranded keyboard image with a different layout . Tried googling the image name but no success.

>>57631097
Fuck your template, with that budget get a maltron.

>>57631126
>What is reverse image search?

>>57630275
>>57630317
The usual complaint with Kailhs is inconsistent quality. Any two switches on the same board, from the same batch, are liable to sound/feel completely different. They don't seem to give a shit about QC in general, and neither do the manufacturers that use them. A lot of Kailh boards in the past have had dud switches. Maybe this part has improved, though.

>Armaggeddon MKA-7C Psychfalcon


Is this any good?It costs like 70-80 euros

I'm a total newfag at mechanical keyboards,the only thing i know is that Cherry MX switches are good

There is a 3/4 version too,which one should i go for if i buy it?

Also what's the minimum i should spend on a keyboard?

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>>57631416
Forgot picture

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reminder

http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/20th/

>>57631434
The backlight is ugly as sin. I don't usually crave a backlight on my keyboards, but if I did I'd never go for rgb, it looks like cheesy ricer shit.

this any good?
https://www.amazon.ca/TOMOKO-Waterproof-Mechanical-Multi-color-Backlight/dp/B01D4DJ2IU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1479821969&sr=8-6&keywords=tomoko+keyboard

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>>57631473
Hmm what about this?

It costs 111 but i presume it's much better since corsair is a nice brand(+Cherry MX switches)

what aboot this keyboard it any good?
https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-RAPIDFIRE-Mechanical-Keyboard-CH-9101024-NA/dp/B01D8H09LQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479821392&sr=8-1&keywords=K70+Rapidfire

>>57631523
Looks better, aside from the gaymur font. Don't worry about my opinion, choose what you really like senpai

>>57631528
>>57631523
- Corsair mechanical keyboards have a certain aesthetic to them which attracts a specific demographic
reeeeee get out fag

>>57631101
Checked it out, but they don't seem to have zeals anymore. Also not a big fan of high profile cases.

>>57631372
Eh, not that big into the whole ergonomics meme

>>57631097
>>Budget
>$500

>unironically spending 500 dollaroos on a keyboard

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What about this?

Sharkoon Skiller Mech SGK1

Is it /g/ approved?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3GVI0NPKZs

>>57631523
the non standard bottom row will make it hard to get a better set of keycaps on there

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>>57631570
>Eh, not that big into the whole ergonomics meme
I can't go back to using a regular staggered board since getting an ergodox, just saiyan.

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>>57630102

>>57631614
Better than all the other fags on /g/ spending $2000 on a macbook to browse 4chan and facebook with.

Also
>yfw when poorfag

please help i can't be bothered to look at options all day but i need a REALLY good gaming keyboard

>Budget
$700
>Location (continent at least)
US
>Preferred switch type
MX Brown (obviously since it's for gaming)
>Layout
ANSI US
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
YES!

>>57631761
Stop being a spastic and buy a ducky one or something

>>57631761
Redscarf 3, on massdrop now.

>>57631661
You're fucking gay

>>57631785
fuck off and post your keyboard

>Budget
~$100
>Location (continent at least)
Australia
>Preferred switch type
Red?
>Layout
whatever the standard qwerty is
>Form factor
normal, can't live without dedicated media keys though (play/pause, volume, mute and possibly next/previous track)
>Backlight
not fussed either way
>Previous/current keyboards
logitech and microsoft low end stuff

Hi /g/, i was looking at the redscarf currently on massdrop

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/red-scarf-iii-ver-a-96-key-custom-keyboard-kit/

I didn't understand something, it seems that the carbon keycap set is sold out, so what color will be the default?

>>57631688
>yfw when poorfag

Even if I had money, I'd invest in other shit, not a keyboard.

>>57631877
There are no default caps

>>57631877
No keycaps, the carbon set was a $135 add-on.

>>57631892
Like a $2000 macbook? :^)

>>57631905
>>57631910

Thanks.
Do you think it's worth the cost and the time to assemble? Pretty new to this keyboard meme

>>57631918
some upgrades for my drum kit probably.

>>57631930
If you're new to this I'd advise you to start slow and not blow $300+ on your first keyboard.

>>57631960
So you're spending money on something that you'll be using all the time for several years? WEIRD HUH

>>57631614
>>57631097
>>57632017
Some people treat keyboards as throw away items.

Though I'm not sure why you post in this thread then. $500 is fucking retarded for a keyboard either way. At least with the current options.

>>57632017
I have a rubberdome that cost me 25 bucks. It has lasted for 7 years and counting. No keys broken, nothing, just had to clean it once in a while. Not the most comfortable, but for comfort you don't need to spend 500 dollars. That's too much.

A drumkit, however, is not cheap. An entry level drumkit without cymbals is probably 200

if a keyboard is selling at or below $40 is it safe to assume it's probably shit?

>>57631126
its the RS96 on massdrop

>>57631822
Because you live in the land down under your options are very limited. This is the closest keyboard I can find:

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37218/ducky-dk2108-zero-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-blue
Ducky has dedicated volume control keys, but not playback ones so you have to use the shortcuts in your media player

>>57631822
>>57632413
Oops linked you to the wrong one. This has reds:

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37219/ducky-dk2108-zero-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-red

>>57632253
no. The Tomoko usually sells for around 30 bucks and its actually a decent keyboard.

>>57631822
https://mechkb.com/products/mechanical-keyboards/cooler-master-cm-storm-quickfire-tk-mechanical-keyboard

https://mechkb.com/products/mechanical-keyboards/deck-hassium-pro-red-led-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-mx-red

closest i can find, they've only got media shortcuts instead of dedicated keys though

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>>57632463
in that case, this seems like a good entry level keyboard
judging from the chart in the pastebin I guess I wanted black or clear keys, but blue won't be abhorrently loud, will it?

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>>57632520
Just so you know the sound of bottoming out is louder then the actuating mechanisms of the switch.

>>57620188
>>57620209
Bump, keyboard in American around 70-100$ available to Sweden. Anything else is optional, be it LED or programmable functions or whatever. Preffered switch is blue or brown, but red is fine too.

>>57632575
thanks for the info

HE QUIC BROWN OX UMP OVER HE Z OG

>>57632814
sad kgriojk aasov öls vksoa?

>>57632814
So only the home row keys specifically, not even g or h, don't work when holding both shift keys down. That seems oddly specific.

>>57632348
Thank you

>>57632814
THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG

T. Ducky owner

>>57632678
I can't read Swedish, but a quick google search shows that these places sell keyboards in Sweden
https://www.inet.se/
http://www.exertis.se/start/sv/

>>57632937
They do, i am aware, but i was more wondering what models /g/ might recommend.

THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG

>bought a Ducky Shine 3 Slim with Browns in April
>satisfied but the LEDs for 2, C, Left Shift, . , Pause are already dead
>not that much of an issue since I mostly keep it in raindrop or reactive mode and not just fully illuminated

I'd recommend it for what it is, there's a firmware update for even more shenanigans and it's all hardware controlled, no software needed, not even for the RGB spacebar adjustment.

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opinions on Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid-i?

>>57633081
The font is terrible, just look at that A. Still one of the more affordable options if you want to fall for the TKL meme.

>>57621715
What Steel Series?

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>>57633109
>>57633081
Which one between these two?

>>57633142
The CoolerMaster one doesn't look like edgy gamer shit, and you can just change the keycaps if you don't like the font. Corsair keyboards don't have a standard bottom row IIRC, so you're stuck with the default keycaps.

>>57632463
>tfw could've buyed a tomoko for 40€ tops and instead payed 78 for a lolita spyder because of customs

AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

L M A O
M
A
O

>>57633009
Ducky and Cooler Master are solid brands

>>57633125
Just how much of a retard are you? No wonder you need a big enter key; you probably can't find it on a normal keyboard.

https://steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/6gv2

>>57633212
I don't mind the font,i kinda want to make my desktop more "flashy"

btw this is my battlestation >>57631715 and even though i'm trying to make it better i can't seem to come up with a good idea,what do you think it lacks?

>>57633336
It seems that your primary colors are black and white. Mixing in blues reds and green just makes it look ugly. Stick to a couple of neutral colors instead of throwing up all over the place.

>>57633384
True

Anything more to enhance that "muh dark minimal" style that i dig?Like some decoration on the desk or something

>>57633336
Get the one you like the most and/or is the cheapest with the switches you want. Apart from the looks and backlight, they're both good.

As for your battlestation, I'd try better routing the cables, as well as adding some more interesting things that aren't just black or white to bring some more color to it. Hang posters on the walls if you have space and display some toys or figures if you're into it. Black and white isn't a bad color scheme, but when pretty much everything on your desk is black and just the walls and monitor are white, with some random LEDs on the keyboard and mouse, it looks a bit messy. You have a black desk, so try to put some white stuff over it to match the wall and not get lost.

>>57633461
>try to put some white stuff

Like what?Not being ironic,i really need some ideas

I like abstract stuff if that helps you to recommend me something(mainly abstract dark sculptures/paintings)

>>57633530
The stuff already on your desk are good examples. You have a dark desk, and over it you have black speakers, a black mug, a black keyboard and a black mouse. The only color you have there are LED colors that are all over the place and don't match anything, with red, green and purple. Just try to match things to the same or similar color and use it as an accent to the black and white.

>>57633576
I see,thanks

Will maybe buy a sticker for the wall to begin with

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>>57633336
I'd say stick to a more minimalist look. A Ducky One with white and grey keycaps might be a better look then that corsair keyboard. Clean up the cables and get rid of that router. As for the LEDs stick with a white and get rid off all the other colors. Don't over do it with decals and figures. Just a clean and minimalistic look will do you just fine

>>57633622

see >>57631647

I'm the same anon who posted this,it costs like 70 euros and quality-wise the corsair is better but will be aesthetically less pleasing

Do you think i should go for the sharkoon?

>>57633681
This looks worse, and the other two you posted at least have Cherry switches.

Been typing on whites for a few days, I dont know how to feel about it

Is there a guide on keycap size standards anywhere? I want to test out some custom made keycaps, but I'm not sure it will fit my new keyboard

>>57633842
Its not that hard anon. The alphas on your keyboard are 1u, so just place them next to each other to measure how long a keycap is. For example if you take six keycaps and put them together they will be the same length as a 6u spacerbar

>>57633723
That and the corsair keyboard will look ugly and out of place on your desk. Just get the CM

>>57633908
is it that simple? (btw I'm assuming an alpha is the smallest key). I've heard of keyboards having weird placements and keysizes..

>>57633723
Alright,i also just bought an LED RGB strip to attach and have it on white,will make the battlestation a bit better i suppose

>>57631654
Same.

>>57633968
Only corsair and Logitech keyboards have weird stabilizer placement and key sizes since they can afford it.

>>57634169
Leopold has that weird space bar size too. At least I think they still do.

>>57634196
>>57634169
choc mini also has a weird spacebar, as I saw on a thread before.

I might just measure the little bitches, but is there a technical sheet of sorts with accurate keycap dimensions?

>>57634196
>>57634219
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Space_bar_dimensions

There's actually a lot of variety.

>>57634239
Well, fuck me sideways. How the fuck am I gonna translate this to chink keyboards..?

>>57634305
>>57634239
Nevermind, just noticed this was for spacebars only. I'll just measure it.

>>57634305
everyone uses 6u or 6.25u space bars. The noppoo mini uses a 5u, but thats just because its so small.

>>57619816
please be bait o my god

>>57634196
Leopold has weird key sizes in general, doesn't it?

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>>57635629
only on their compact keyboards. The normal sized ones are fine.

Thoughts on the leopold FC660M ?

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>>57630290
So, I got my Lolita Spyder finally.

As a mechanical keyboard newbie I am amazed at the feel of these keys (I can only imagine how quality switches might feel). I got Kailh Reds. Very smooth and great tactile feedback, even without the actuation click.

The keyboard is heavy as fuck (at least compared to my former keyboard which was a rubberdome).

Obviously I'll have to adjust the keyboard to my language because this is in EN. While I can't get other keycaps, I'll just use some stickers.

What worries me is the backlight. I either don't know how to turn it on or I've been chinked as fuck.
Anyone have any idea how this works? I've searched online but I can't get an answer. I've tried FN with arrow keys, FN with Function keys... I can get blinks using F10, F11 and F12, but I don't know what function it's performing.

Sorry for the shitty picture.

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>>57636746
>Kailh Reds
>Very smooth and great tactile feedback
>reds
>tactile feedback

Either your understanding of the term "tactile feedback" is quite far off, or you're trying to sound like you know more than you do.

Reds don't have tactile feedback, anon.

>>57636814
>even without the actuation click.

What I mean is, it's not a mush fest like rubberdomes. Remember, I've never even touched blues or browns.

>>57636832
Rubber domes are tactile, though I wouldn't say that they have tactile feedback.

Tactile feedback is generally considered a sudden change in tactility close to the actuation of the switch.

>>57636855
I thought it simply meant the feedback it gives when pressed, which, regardless of tactile bump, is obviously better then a rubber dome.

>>57636746
Remove a keycap and take a picture.

>>57630102
I don't like chatter.

>>57631097
build your own
i havent done it yet but the worst part seems to be soldering
>>57631447
>mfw no limited hhkb bt

>>57636746
Hope you like the new keyboard anon.
Now just so you know by default it comes with nkro off and you have to enable it with Fn +F8
If you want to know if its on hold down both shift keys and type the sentence:
THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG

If its off then you get something like >>57632814

As for the back light, Fn + Down is supposed to lower the brightness all the way until its off. Weird how it doesn't

>>57619468
>full sized
>rgb
please just end ur life now

>>57637112
No memes please.

>>57619308
pentel p205 masterrace

>>57637147
carpenters >>>>Dixon No. 3 > memechanical

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>>57636746
Changed the keycaps on my Spyder to some from an old keyboard I had. Feels nice having the right layout instead of the UK one. These also feels better quality wise, or at least they have some more texture compared to the originals.

Are you sure you bought one with backlight? Mine (UK version) don't have it.

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>>57637139
>No memes please.
Overpriced rubber domes should be a secondary definition for memes

>>57637210
Stop the memes

>>57637088
>>57636914
>>57637209

I could have sworn I order a backlit fucking kek, it's non-backlit. I actually don't care about the light, but at least I wanted to see it. That's what you get when you wait almost two months for your fucking order.

Ok let's test.

THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG

Any advantage for the nkro I'm not aware of?

>>57637344
>Any advantage for the nkro I'm not aware of
If you are playing a game and pressing a bunch of buttons at once some of them won't work. It rarely happens as most of the time you are using less then four at a time

>>57630809
>tfw like the feel of the razer blackwidow ultimate
>dislike backlighting in general

>>57637344
>Any advantage for the nkro I'm not aware of?
The sentence you just printed proves the only advantage as far as I know. Also games.

>>57637389
the black widow just uses rebranded kailh blue switches.

>>57637385
>>57637398
Oh ok. I don't play vidya anymore so, not much use. One thing it didn't include was the keypuller.

>Budget
$50 to $100

>Location (continent at least)
Yurop / Netherlands

>Preferred switch type
Something tactile and clicky. Aiming for MX Blues, but knockoffs are good too if they have the same keycap support!

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
TKL, but want to try smaller too

>Backlight
Don't care

>Previous/current keyboards
Quickfire Rapid-I with Browns

Also one additional thing - How are the function keys on boards like http://www.banggood.com/RK61-Backlit-Dual-Mode-Bluetooth-Wired-Cherry-Blue-Switch-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1069701.html?rmmds=category ?

Also is that keyboard any good? Is Kailh any good?

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>>57637476
You sure it should've included one? Mine didn't say anything about it.
Make one of these, works pretty well I used on to change mine >>57637209

>>57637443
So they arent green switches?

>>57637505
rk61 is a good keyboard, but the 60% layout might be too small for you.

If you want cherry clones then stick with gaterons.

check out this keyboard
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/kbparadise-v100k2-full-size-mechanical-keyboard

>>57637541
yeah, probably wasnt supposed to include one. That's cool, already thought making something with clips.

>>57637558
You know you can contact cherry, kailh, gateron, etc. and have them make you a switch with your color using their tooling. Thats exactly what razer did and their green switches are actually just kailh blue. On the older razer keyboards they used cherry mx switches.

Anyways if you want you can get keyboards with kailh blue switches for super cheap

>>57637574
I wanted to try 60% actually, I'm not a fan of full size keyboards. I think I only need a quickly accessible ESC, F2, F5 and I can try living without the arrows (or, maybe through an FN or something). The RK61 doesn't offer programming though...

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>use my roommates old-ass rubber dome from the 90s because I need to use wangblows for school
>holy fuck is this snappy, maybe my topre keyboard really was a meme
>move back to my computer
>caressed by the feeling of oneness with cup rubber

>>57637638
If you want some programming then your gonna have to go for a pok3r

>>57637649
Is that the only option out there? I looked into building a 60% but that'd turn out way more expensive, I'll save that for a later stage.

>>57637669
If you want 60% then yeah that is the cheapest one out there.

>>57637698
Ah, okay, been eying that one too. The TK61 does seem to offer an okay function layer (F-keys, arrows).

Any TKL options?

>>57637756
Ducky has programmable TKLs for cheap.

https://www.alternate.nl/html/product/listing.html?navId=18901&tk=7&lk=10194

>>57637802
Oh shit, the Ducky One looks okay.

Also sorry - I meant cheapo clicky TKL's, no need for programming as all the keys I'd use are present. I'll probably see if prices drop for either the Pok3r for a more serious option or the TK61 for a bring-with-me-without-being-afraid-of-getting-mugged option if that's all there is to consider.

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>>57637641

Now ask your roommate to try your topre memeboard and then tell him how much it cost

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>>57637873
As if he gives a shit.

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

Anyone biting?

>>57637936
I'll fall for their meme when they come out with a TKL version. Until then I'm just gonna wait for my group buy nonsense to roll in.

>>57637936
I'll just stick to the clones that are all 100 bucks and under

>>57637873
My friends actually share the same opinion that the Topre feels like a blue switch but way lighter and way more sensitive with the actuation point at the lowest. Can't say they agree with the price.

And I did the pseudo Japense Saturn font.

Anyway the opinions of Topre keyboards feeling like rubber domes are really false.

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While on the subject of topre switches, how do the clones compare to the real deal? I'm thinking of buying that noppoo keyboard with topre clones.

>>57638923
Opinion is divided. A lot of people say the Noppoo kind feels like ordinary rubber domes. There was one review that called them "80% Topre" compared with ABKO switches' "95%."

>>57637936
I would've brought it if I didn't pre-order a wooting already.

>>57637936
Is it silenced? I don't feel like buying materials and modding a whole 100% keyboard again.

>Budget
$50-$100
>Location
Trumpenreich
>Preferred switch type
the more silent ones
>Layout
don't care about numpad, want the arrows.
>Form factor
doesn't matter
>Backlight
yes, don't care about rgb
>Previous/current keyboards
cheap, shitty non-mechanical one

should I wait until black friday?

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how do I get my hands on one of these /g/?

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I'm thinking about purchasing a nice mechanical keyboard.

You guys seem to purchase custom color and symbol keys for your mechanical keyboards, are there any available that have not just English, but also Cyrillic characters on all the keys?

I like it when they print the secondary character on the front of the key instead of the top, but that wouldn't be a necessity.

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Is there anyway I can replicate the Noctua colorway? I don't actually have my PC fully kitted out with Noctua, but fuck me, it would look great.

>>57639809
You can buy seperate keycaps/stickers with both. I've never really had the need, but either one is pretty cheap
t. Russian

>>57639714
>the more silent ones

The problem is that all cherry switches are generally louder then rubber domes. The only mechanical switch that is quieter then them would be matias quiet click, which you can buy here:

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

>>57639809
well you're in luck because cyrillic is actually a very popular script for keycaps
enjoypbt has a set on aliexpress. they are rather pricey though

>>57639831
Neat, do you have any clue where I can go look for some?

I'm just checking through the OP and wasdkeyboards don't seem to have any even though they showed up when I did a quick google search

>>57639921
Thanks, you are right though 100 shekels really is rather pricey, and I don't know if I trust those Chinese

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>>57639790
looks like you can get them from china

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>>57640100
it's sad that the most ridiculous things on that guy's desk is the artisan keycaps

>>57639979
I've never personally bought any, but if you need a cheap solution, you can buy stickers for about $5 at some random store. Extremely easy to find.
If you want some specific type of keycaps, probably aliexpress or Russian electronics sites.

>>57639979
well if you are buying from wasdkeyboards, you get to customize the keycaps as much as you want, so you can just put cyrillic letters on them

however, they aren't very nice keycaps as they're just thin ABS plastic, and their printing wears off after a while. most people are advised not to get them unless they really need that customization

the enjoypbt set would be a lot better in quality, especially since 50 burgerbucks for the abovementioned wasdkeyboard caps isn't considered worth it to most people

as far as buying from china, enjoypbt is a chinese company so buying from aliexpress would indeed be legit

there is a group buy going on called XDA milestone and it has an option for cyrillic caps. it's priced pretty standard as far as keycaps go and international is a flat rate of $20 (i'm assuming you are not in the us). but since it is a group buy it'lll take a while for you to actually get them

if even wasdkeyboards is too expensive, well, scouring aliexpress for something cheap is another solution

>>57640206
>>57640265
Thank you both, I will do more research into the options you mentioned

>>57639814
Ask noctua

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>>57639714
just bought this board for 59 eurodollars form amazon. You should find it from trumpamazon also for about the same price or cheaper depending on the switch.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01E6SB1P4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

what are some good white thick blank pbt keycaps
so far gateron seems like a good choice
does IMSTO do white ones?

>>57640941
NPKC and Vortex all have thicc PBT sets

>>57638321
No-one says they feel like rubber domes, just that they literally are rubber domes. Which triggers the hell out of Topre users for some reason.

>>57632430
>>57632517
what about these ones

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36984/cougar-600k-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-red
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/35809/corsair-k70-lux-mechanical-keyboard-blue-led-cherry-red
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36919/logitech-g610-orion-backlit-mech-keyboard-cherry-red

not sure if I'd spend $150 though

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>>57641837
>https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36984/cougar-600k-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-red
>600K stays away from gimmicks and goes straight to the point
The fuck are these people smoking? The whole board looks like a gimmick.
Personally I think it looks hideous and would never consider it, but if you are poor then maybe go for it.

>https://www.pccasegear.com/products/35809/corsair-k70-lux-mechanical-keyboard-blue-led-cherry-red
I suggest you read the FAQ linked in the OP. You see corsair has an issue with LEDs dying. Ducky fixed their LED issue by having two separate PCBs (one for the switches and one for the LEDs). Corsair also uses an non standard layout so getting replacement keycaps will be troublesome if you do. Also I don't really like the gaymer aesthetic.

>https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36919/logitech-g610-orion-backlit-mech-keyboard-cherry-red

This keyboard is waaaaay too overpriced. In the US it sells for under 80 bucks and is considered a mediocre budget board. It uses thin laser etched ABS keycaps that will wear out with a month of heavy use. Also the non standard stabilizer placement and non standard bottom row will make finding replacement keycaps even more of a pain then corsair. Honestly I wouldn't recommend it since for even cheaper you can get keyboards with back lights, programmable macros, nkro over USB, and double shot keycaps (pic related is what they are).

Honestly the CM and Ducky keyboards are your best options

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>>57642032
it's not that I can't spend. just not sure if I can see the utility in spending more than $100 when I've been getting by fine with pic related

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>>57642094
There really is no need to get a mechanical keyboard, unless you want something that feels different. Rubberdomes are tactile and have an actuation force of around 65g. Some people want lighter switches like gateron clears that actuate at 35g, while some people like heavy switches like hall effect which can actuate at 300g. Some people don't like the tactile feedback while others want a loud and clicky switch. Its mostly a matter of preference and durability. You see eventually rubber domes will get mushy after extended use while mechanical keyboard don't. Some people just want to buy one keyboard and have it feel brand new for years to come. Membrane keyboards are fine and I'd only recommend a mechanical keyboard if you want to type on something that is more comfortable for you

Since apparently Razer blackwidow ultimate keyboards are apparently rip offs,

Does anyone have any recommendations for mechanical keyboards like them?

I used to use cheap keyboards, but holy shit just typing on the razer blackwidow ultimates at best buy was orgasmic. If mechanical keyboards are really like that, I need one yesterday.

>Budget
~120
>location
USA
>switch type
Blue? I was told razer was rebranded blue and called green.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form Factor
100% full keyboard (media optional)
>backlight
Optional
>previous keyboards
Cheap dell or Logitech (before they went wireless because I'm wary if wireless keyboards).

>>57642279
You can go for either cheap:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1934
or quality (Unfortunately the white and grey keycaps sold out)
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1556

>>57642359
Is the higher quality one worth the higher price?

There seems to be only one review on the higher quality one, and, at that, a complaint about durability.

Do both suffer from durability issues?

>>57642279
Okay so you're pretty much me. I went into bestbuy and played a black widow and loved it to death. So after a lot of research I'm glad I didn't buy one. In fact you can buy the same type of switches for $40 on Amazon. The Razer green switches on the black widow apparently didn't hold up after a few weeks to a month. As in keys would stop working, they would stick, etc.

Blue switches are the way to go but you can get them super cheap so just browse Amazon.

>>57642852
Which one did you end up getting? I'm seeing this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghosting-Switches/dp/B01K9CNIWK

And this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-104-key-Customizable/dp/B01IRASQA0

Both blue switches, reasonably priced, with great reviews. Partial to the second because of 104 keys (numpad is habit of use).

I'd like to hear your opinion, though. Which keyboard did you go with and why?

post songs for typeracer playlist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcY7SlVua8M

>>57619308
>~$50
>US
>Cherry Blue or Brown
>ANSI
>Mini or 60%
>Would be nice to have LED's but if it can't fit the budget then it can't sit
>My current keyboard is an old dell keyboard, had it for couple years, it's nice, but I would like a smaller keyboard so I can fit more on my desk
>Please help

>>57643251
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doEwWzMz99A&list=PL4CE7C8570BEE35B0

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>>57619781
sup dawg

>>57643438
>50$
>Cherry

good luck

I could buy a year old steelseries 6gv2 for 50 euros. should i buy it?

>Budget: $100-120
>Location: Canada
>Preferred switch type: Cherry Browns
>Layout: ANSI
>Form factor: Not too sure on this one, currently I have a Numpad and don't mind it. But I also am gonna be finishing school soon, so 100% or 80% with Numpad w/arrows on it.
>Backlight: don't really need them
>Previous/current keyboards: Razer Black Widow Tournament

I've been looking at QuickFire Tk on Amazon atm. Is it worth the purchase? Or are there better keyboards I can get for the price range?

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anne pro arrived so here's a shitty pic from my chink phone

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What's the cheapest MX Clears kb with any factor and any layout?

>>57647945
probably a Magiforce or V60

https://m.newegg.com/Product?ItemNumber=23-828-007

Seems like a good keyboard and a decent selection of switches.

$59.99 browns, definitely something I'll be buying.

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Just picked up a set of taihao ABS keycaps from mechanicalkeyboards for $25

pretty excited, unfortunately they didn't have Miami.

can any anons tell me their experience with ABS caps? i've only used PBT caps since i switched to a mech board 2ish years ago

>>57649189
Just go to your library and type on one of the keyboards there.

>>57649223
it's those type of keys? i read they were really grainy compared to regular keycaps

>>57649238
also Tai-Hao uses some sort of sticky coating on their keycaps. You can take it off using alcohol so its not a problem if you don't like it.

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>>57649277
oh thanks for the heads up! i think i'll like ABS caps

if anyone is interested these are what I got https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1445
i only have a 60% board so i wish they sold ones with less caps

Corsair K70 LUX Cherry MX Brown

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ER4B7K6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Vs.

Logitech G610 Cherry MX Brown

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDYB8F6/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Which one is better guys? I am going to buy a new keyboard very very soon, probably on Black Friday to see if I can pick up on any deals. (Hopefully Amazon has some)

The Corsair board seems to be better but the only thing that bothers me a little is the red lighting.

>>57649620
you can turn the lighting off i'm pretty sure

>>57649647
Yea of course I can, but I have gotten use to having some type of back light. I mean my current keyboard (Cooler Master Devastator) has blue lights which are even worse and I put up with them.

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any of you guys have the old Cherry G81-8000 with card reader? can't find info on the type of switch it uses.
It's only $20 on ebay I don't mind the look as long as it has good switches.

>>57650709
Most likely it has blacks, but if you can post the product ID then I can tell you what switch it has.

>>57650709
Consult the wiki
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_article_numbers

>>57623993
Feet up, almost always.

Not sure why. I feel like it makes farther rows more accessible.

>>57650775
>>57650782
says it has 'Cherry MY' switches that are spring-over-membrane

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Could I get some feedback on my 45% design? I plan on buying the space bar 3d printed as its the smallest I could find you can buy (5.5u). Cheers.

>>57651139
Why not buy a 5u spacebar from XDA or PMK?

>>57651172
I thought the smallest you could buy was 6u? PMK doesnt have anything less then 6? Do you think it would be better if i did 2x 2.75u?

>>57650709
I have 3 of them with card slots, they all use blacks.

>>57651139
I would just go ortholinear and only use 1u and 2u caps if i were you.

>>57651202
How small of a spacebar do you need? Keyclack has 2u, 2.25u, 2.75u, 3u

>>57651240
hmm ill look into it thanks man

>>57651249
I guess 5.75u would be best but im happy with current design

>>57651229
pics of exact model number and the switches pls anon?

>>57651375
I can aid with the pic. no idea for the exact model number though. I just bought them for sanding the caps.

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>>57651662

>>57651662
The model should be on the sticker at the back of the keyboard, unless its gone