/mkg/ Mechanical Keyboard General

>>58157867
I'd be all over the Model F if the guy did a version with a SSK layout.

By the sounds of it all of the tooling will be destroyed at the end of the production run?

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>>58158058
Well on Deskthority there was a guy creating SSK internals that had Model F flippers, springs, and pcb inside. I happen to own one - pic related
Unfortunately the production run for that has ended, however the guy behind that project said he'd talk to the Model F 4704 reproduction creator and ask if he could keep the factory open after the second production run but I'm not sure if anything came of that.

Anyway it might be worth you creating your own FSSK, here's a thread on how it can be achieved.

https://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/howto-chop-a-model-m-barrelframe-steel-plate-to-fit-in-a-f-ssk-case-t13324.html

The FSSK created in the thread is the same one I own now btw.

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I'd like to thank anon for suggesting PBT as a solution to my finger-shone ABS. They sound as well as feel better.

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>>58157867
why won't someone make a model F with a more modern layout?

>>58158295
Ikr, it's a shame Unicomp didn't take on capacitive buckling spring as well, although they're not even capable of making a TKL Model M so I doubt they'd be capable of that.

Are you the guy from DT that did the unicomp mod?

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>>58158341
No I just stole the picture form him. If he was able to do it I wonder why Unicomp couldn't, unless he faked it?

Also Unicomp did plan on making their own buckling spring SSK,

>>58158341
>>58158367

Fuck Unicomp, they could charge $300 for a SSK and autists would still pay for it.

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>>58158410
good thing its gonna be less then 200 bucks

>>58158367
Ah fair enough, and yeh it's a shame unicomp are so useless but I believe they lost the molds for the original SSK's so they have to completely start from scratch.
Honestly if they sold a chopped unicomp that looked as good as the one from deskthority I'd definitely buy it. You can't even see where that one has been chopped.

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>>58158454
well until that day comes I'll just keep looking for cheap SSKs

>>58158367
>April 1

>>58158587
They have other posts from October and February about the whole thing

>>58158179
Wow that is a lot of fucking guns.

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Is this the new IBM circle jerk thread?

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Ay, /g/. I am a *hardcore* gaymur and my granny just got me 250 bucks that I can blow on retarded bullshit. So I decided I want a new keyboard. Is the Corsair K95 RGB a good choice for me or might there be a better choice?

>Budget
250$
>Location (continent at least)
Germany
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MX Red, I guess
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Yes
>Previous/current keyboards
Steelseries Apex 350

>>58158825
Get a Ducky shine 6 since it has better build quality, or if you want something cheaper then there is the shine 5
https://www.caseking.de/search?sSearch=Shine+5

>>58158825
Corsair boards are kind of shitty in general. Cooler Master makes a couple good ones. Ducky is a far more reliable brand and should be easy to find.

Also, it looks like Filco and Leopold are putting silent reds on some of their boards now.

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>>58158825
for that kind of money you could afford a Korean custom

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>>58158634
Not so much m9

>>58158825
$250 seems like quite a budget, are keyboards expensive where you live? Consider a Ducky or Leupold, or even a Filco should be very much under your budget.

>>58159027
Why do you have so many guns? Would you like to kill somebody?

>>58159027
Wow mate that is pretty crazy, I would be happy with a few.

I want an AK, and a Glock 30 with extended clip. I wouldn't mind having a big collection either but not as large as yours either.

>>58159027
and autists here think spending more then 50 bucks on a keyboard is retarded.

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good night /mkg/

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>>58157867
Hey /g/ I got pic related for christmas from my mom. I'm getting crawlinginmyskin flashbacks from the aesthetic, but it's still a mechanical keyboard, and I've only ever been using $10 rubberdome keyboards in my life.
I've read the pastebins in the OP, and one of them said /g/ likes to shit on razer keyboards because they switched to khali switches from cherry mxs, but the packaging on this one said it uses "razer orange" switches.
Is this just a marketing gimmick or has razer designed an actual mechanical switch? Can anyone tell me if this keyboard is any good? Typing feels satisfying as fuck desu, but I'd probably feel this with any keyboard that costs more than a burger with sides.

>>58159145
Razer just uses rebranded kailh switches. The build quality is okay, but its overpriced for what it is. Since its free though who cares

>>58159209
>rebranded kailh switches
Yeah that's what I thought.
>overpriced
I don't even want to check how much it costs to be honest. I'm not sure I fully grasp the advantage of mechanical keyboards other than feeling pretty good, but I guess it's nice to have a legit keyboard for once.

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I just got pic related as a christmas gift from my wife. It doesn't use cherry mx switches, but is seriously the best keyboard that I have ever typed on and has the satisfying click that I like

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It came! And.... I love it! Feels so good. Just hope it lasts me a while

>>58158295
Is that warping on the bottom keys?
>>58159717
>It came!
as did i

>>58159717
>those hands
If you aren't on HRT already pls order some titty skittles asap. You have great potential

>>58159425
>P-please kill me senpai

>>58159732
>Is that warping on the bottom keys?
Its not mine, but as someone who has a couple IBM keyboards there is a glossy coating on the side of the keycaps that reflects light, and it really shows even if there are small impurities that you can't feel

>>58158341

Unicomp is an American company still stuck in the 90s. They're incredibly risk-averse and glacially slow to change anything or try anything new. Hell their website would be the easiest and least risky thing to modernize and they couldn't even manage that. They also completely lack any sort of engineering so they couldn't come up with anything new if they wanted to.

And modelfkeyboards is fixated on replicating dated designs instead of utility or modern layouts, let alone the price point. Nevermind their claims of using "better" materials to justify the cost has never been substantiated.

The only way we're ever getting decent and affordable capacitive buckling springs is if some chink companies decide to take it up.

>>58160011
Those new model f boards are almost identical to the old ones. Only little nitpicky shit like using steel spacebar clips instead of plastic. That and you can get it with an aluminum case with a smaller bezel.

Pok3r a decent keyboard?

>>58160031

I'd settle for a decently sturdy plastic case. Metal cases are unnecessarily heavy, expensive and conduct more noise.

And I've got far more practical things to beat a man to death with than a metal keyboard chassis.

>>58160072
It's all right. Not as programmable as it could be, but it's available in just about every Cherry switch still in production, and you can find it anywhere.

>>58160083
The old boards had a lot of metal in them m8. The top case might've been plastic but the backplate & mounting plate for the switches were steel. If you go older, the entire case for a beamspring board was metal. It's what made those boards so sturdy.

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>>58160011
>modelfkeyboard
Is this something new I've never seen before. these look pretty sick.

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this general isn't festive enough

>>58157867
What does /mkg/ think is better in terms of feels: the filco majestouch 2 or the Leopold FC980M?

>>58157867
I've been using browns for a while and I don't think they're perfect for me. In the crowd of "WAAAA THEY FEEL MUSHY"

Is it physically possible - To exist or to be released in the future - switches that have audible clicks just like blues, but no tacticle bump?

>>58159425
>tfw i got this last xmas and now it chatters all the fucking time, put somehow it chatters on all the keys not just 1 or 2.

That being said it hasnt dont it yet as i type this yet yesterday it was being a complete cunt, like ffs it knows im watching it so it refuses to do it. this is now a fucking battle, ffs.

but i still have my old key board so i could just swap it over i guess or buy a new one that being said right fucking know it still hasnt done it so now im starting to think it might not be the keyboard and is rather the logitec app shit or something else on my computer. like it STILL hasnt done it. its starting to get crazy.

e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e, welp w/e i like it when it behaves

I just got a model m for $15 on ebay. Did I get memed, or is it actually a good keyboard? I'm using a k70 rgb right now, but wanted to try buckling springs.

>>58159027
>large hand gun collection
>don't even have a garbage rod
but why?

>>58161045
Sure, but it'd have to be a separate solenoid that would sound every time a key is registered.

>>58161158
That's a hell of a deal. Enjoy it m8.

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>having a virtually destructible keyboard

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Would it be feasible to vacuum form one of those cases?

>>58157867
Is anyone more faster and more accurate on their old membrane keyboard?
My hands even started to hurt after using mech.

>>58161979
Use lighter switches. I can't use anything heavier than blues

>>58162002
I think it has do more with the height of the keys. I'm already pressing K and Spacebar accidentaly when resting hands on the home row because of how light they are. I just hope I don't get carpal tunnel, sometimes my fingers get tingly after mech.

>>58160346
Model F is the generic lereddit goto if you want others to sense your fedora

>>58161979
have you considered o-rings

>>58162075
I try not to bottom out, they wouldn't do shit.

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:3 who drunk

How many of you type with your hands suspended, and how many rest them on the table. I heard suspended is the right way.

>>58162237
my mom is a secretary, so I learned proper oldschool 10 finger system on a typewriter.
suspended is the way to go, normally.
If I am on a laptop, however, I rest them. no idea way but it feels better.

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I'm sick of these brown pieces of shit, I'm thinking about getting blacks this time
can someone describe to me how do blacks feel? I only have experience with browns
there is not a single store around, where I could try them out

>>58162289
'browns are a meme' is a meme. If you're expecting a big jump in quality because of shitposting, you will be very surprised.

So where does the Cherry mx silent switches stand on the list?

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Been considering an FC660C lately. I've only tried a Novatouch as far as Topre goes and wasn't overly impressed. It felt nice to type on but typing long passages just felt tiring and I wasn't the biggest fan of having to bottom out. Is the Leopold any different in regards to feeling?

I'm thinking of getting a logitech g610 with reds for $80.

Are there any comparable options.

I'm willing to drop backlit but I'd like to keep programmable macros either via software or built in like duckys, red switches, and media controls. For a similar price

>>58162196
What's that? I want it

>>58162659
pok3r rgb

>>58162661
Thanks g

>>58160072
I love the pok3r if you need a 60 keyboard. Definitely better ones but it's up there as one of my faves

Speaking pok3rs, did they fix the shitty legend quality on the rgb ones?

>>58162440
>45g weight
>tiring
Do you have literal girl hands anon?

>>58162720
no but I've been using browns for years and I don't typically bottom out my strokes

>>58160346
They are reproductions of original 4704 F62's and F77's.

I'm thinking of buying a small keyboard, like basically only the keycaps being visible small. I'm thinking of getting a Pok3r but even that has a visible case. Anyone know anything even smaller?

How do the caps on massdrop get created? Does someone just come up with some random set, raise enough money and get them made?

>>58162978
No. There's always an interest check first (usually on geekhack/deskthority). Then if there's enough interest, a GB organizer will contact massdrop about selling it through them. The price all depends on how much a certain kit sells. Of course the more a kit sells, the lower the price.

Wish the rgb POK3R didn't have the white back plate, blacked out + leds would be nice

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>>58159130
Night

>>58163062
I think regular pok3r has black plate, but yeah they say the white plate reflects the led better than black would hence the white

>>58162938
So you just want a keyboard thats a PCB and some switches?

Can someone suggest a decent keyboard that's full size, has mx red switches, and has some sort of backlight?

>>58163313
Basically, looks dope that way.

>>58163324
Ducky One or Zero
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=1&switch=5&size=Full+Size&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on

>>58163336
Its not that hard to buy a gh60 and build it yourself. It would end up costing like 30 bucks for the pcb

>>58163347
Ducky One with white backlight looks really nice, thanks. Got any suggestions for some cool keycaps or should I just not bother?

>>58163363
That's exactly something I'd want. Thanks anon

>>58163368
The stock keycaps on Ducky One keyboards are already high quality. Anything higher would end up costing $60+. You could downgrade if you want some pretty colors, but I wouldn't do that

>>58163363
quick question about this, what switches would I need to buy for this? Is it possible to buy them with LEDs or not?

>>58163426
pcb mounted switches and you add leds yourself, so buy some of them too. also resistors

>>58163426
You can buy LED switches since the gh60 supports it. Any switch made by cherry or gateron should be fine

>>58163405
I'll just stick with stock keycaps for now then.

Do you know much about mx red switches compared to mx silent red switches? Is there any significant loss in feel or something that you lose in opting for the more silent variant?

>>58163437
Gh60 comes pre soldered depending on who you buy it from

>>58163437
>>58163443
Thanks anons. I'll have a go at this. Looking at some examples this is exactly the look I want.

>>58163451
Never used silent switches, but I heard if you want a similar feel get some pads

>>58163468
pads?

Where can I buy a gh60 that ships to the UK? Preferably presoldered as most times I attempted to solder anything I just ended up fucking the PCBs up and I don't wanna fuck this up.

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>>58163490
I know elitekeyboards sells them, tho you can probably get them from china for cheap

I got the TOMOKO 87 Key Mechanical Keyboard. How did I do /mkg/ ? P.S. this is my first time ever owning a Mechanical Keyboard.

>>58163520
Its a cheap mechanical keyboard that clacks when you click. There isn't much to say about it.

>>58163506
http://m.banggood.com/GH60-DIY-Mechanical-Keyboard-PCB-Support-Breathing-LED-60-Cherry-MX-Poker2-Poker3-p-1084998.html

There are also plenty of guides on deskthority and geekhack, so if you need help read those

>>58163531
Fair point. Would getting key caps be worth it or should I wait til I get a new one?

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>>58158688

You're goddamn right it is.

Bucking spring master race.

>>58163569
>split ortholinear capacitive buckling spring never
Why even live?

>>58163546
Thanks anon, still confused slightly but I'll check out the guides.

>>58163569
That keyboard is so sexy with its color scheme.
I wish they were lighter switches, however, because it might be tiring to type on them for an extended period of time.

>>58163663

For me, bucking springs are the only switch I've tried that provide enough feedback that I can consistently avoid bottoming out my keystrokes, which in turn makes it much less tiring to type on than the Cherry MX keyboards I've tried previously (reds then browns then clears).

>>58163746
Do you type faster when you do not bottom out?

>>58163952

It's more of a comfort thing than a speed thing for me. I find that bottoming out keys eventually makes my fingers sore.

>>58164051
In general, how long does it take for your fingers to turn sore when you bottom out?
When I'm using my HHKB my fingers will get tired but the cushioning of the rubber means my fingers don't get sore.
They might do that with MX Red. but I prefer Topre to it very much.

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I want gmk carbon
REEEEEEEEE

>>58158179
hey I have the same TV/monitor

>>58164195

Ten minutes, roughly, and by comparison to the gentle caress of the springs, it feels like shit even before my fingers get sore.

How are the ABS caps on the rgb pok3rs? Do they wear down as quickly as ABS caps usually do?

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Merry CHRISTmas /mkg/

>>58161979
the first thing I did after switching to a mechanical keyboard was play like an hour of nitro type. I went from around 80 wpm with membrane, to like 60-70 with mechanical at the start. after nitro type though, I was typing around 100-110.
it helps you get used to the key height and shit.

>>58164982
I have the same typing speed on my JP HHKB as scissor switch and rubber dome keyboards at the high seventies.
My new HHKB is much slower but that's because it's blank and I have yet to learn the layout.

>>58159027
Prove that you're an engineering enthusiast rather than an autistic gun nut

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>>58159145
>>58159425
Same here guys, I just got a Razer Blackwidow Chroma as a complete surprise for Christmas, coming from a Logitech shitty wireless keyboard, this is pretty awesome. I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on a keyboard, but it's pretty great for a gift!

Maybe I'll get one of those special meme boards now for the office where I do most of my typing.

>>58165408
not even those tits woulkd convince me to buy that piece of shit

>>58165408
Zack?

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>>58165420
Pretty godly coming from pic related though, and I can actually use the macro keys.

>>58165460
no

>>58165540
My coworker just got the same keyboard as a surprise gift from my boss for his home rig. He was talking about getting something annoying to use in the office as well.

Strange. You've got a soul brother out there somewhere, anon.

>>58165564
Then you should have gotten him a model M if you really want something annoying

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>>58158179
aren't you the same nerdposter I've been seeing in these threads over the last few years, what do you mean you've never had PBT caps before.
pic related.

>>58161732
That's what you find on lots of the ergodox boards. That's why if you've ever seen their weights, they're light as fuck.

>>58162440
I bought a novatouch the other day anon, how long did you spend typing on them? and where did you try them? curious because it does make a difference
the leopold has a metal plate (iirc) so it sounds and feels a BIT different but not a huge difference (especially not in sound if you use o-rings on the novatouch)

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>>58163569
>Unicomp

>>58165634
2 or 3 days maybe and at home. Pressing buttons felt very nice and satisfying on it but continuous typing was better on my browns.

Is this keyboard good?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32764742825.html?aff_click_id=d0ac07e4735844edb440be945e742ce3-1480230487212-02637-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=y#autostay

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>>58165686
>m.

to led or to not?

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>>58165741

>>58165666
Fair enough then. If your only experience was in store or the like it probably wouldn't have been very good representation of the switches, especially not for topre, anyway. Oh right, the Leopold comes with pretty nice PBT keycaps too which will make a difference in feel and sound, maybe picking the board up and grabbing varying sized o-rings to try out might be an option if you definitely want the Leopold.
Personally, I can't say I like browns much; prefer blues. Though, I imagine you're quite a heavy typist given the fact you don't particularly like the feeling of bottoming out Topre (again maybe o-rings?). Perhaps an alps (or alps-inspired, looking at you; matias) board is something to try see what you think of them.
Given their age though, I'd probably just recommend looking at matias boards, since alps switches feel different with heavy abuse and dirt and the like in them. (They're often considered a bit scratchy, though now I think of it, so are browns)

Anyone know a cheap service to get laser cut plates? lasergist is pretty overpriced (60 USD for a 60% layout wut)

Any of you guys try anything from Rosewill? Specifically looking at the RK-9000V2. Haven't used a mechanical keyboard since the IBM days and would appreciate a recommendation from anyone who has experience with that brand or model.

>>58165811
is it a custom layout or just a standard 60%

What do you guys think of Unicomp? Are they true to the old Model M?

>>58165845
The v2 is just a rebranded budget version of the Filco

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did i do a good, /mkg/? or is it not hipster enough? it has blues.

>>58165850
custom, 65 keys total

>>58165865
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-vRZth7SI
There is one thing this reviewer gets wrong and that's the keycaps. Unicomp still offers two piece keycaps like the classic model Ms, its just that you can't get them in custom colors

>>58165919
Cool. I'm still in the research phase. Got a good chunk of Amazon cash left over, figured I'd put it toward a keyboard. Checked the OP and learned a lot.

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All I want is a Unicomp EnduraPro with a middle TrackPoint button.

>>58165895
go to your local metal shop and bring the plate you want cut and the design, and have one of the guys make it for you on the side for extra cash

RK61 cheapset 60% category keyboard out there?

If not tell me alternatives, also i dont want bluetoth I like cables thats why i have the new macbook pro

>>58166549
why not get the anne pro since it would match your mac book better. Its only like 20 bucks and it uses gateron switches

>>58165420
what's wrong with the blackwidow? I got one years ago and still like it. I got one before they switched from cherry mx to the razer switches, but even those actually feel really nice.

Post-Christmas shopper here.

1) Budget
$100-$125

2) Location
US

3) Preffered switch type
Tactile, clicky (blue?)

4) Layout
ANSI

5) Form factor
100%

6) Backlight
No.

7) Previous/current keyboard
Shitty stock dell keyboard.

>>58166576
I saw a post on plebit with a perforated battery :S that was a big nono

Also the gateron switches are much better than the ones included with rk61?

>>58166618
Anything made by Ducky
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=1&switch=&size=Full+Size&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off

Leopold, CM, and Rosewill are also a good choices too

>>58164698
anyone? surely someone has the board here

>>58166645
Alright, I'm going to pull the trigger on this one.
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1685

>>58159717
>paying extra for a keyboard with missing keys

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>>58166692
its not like topre was cheap to begin with

What is so cool about model F keyboards?

>>58166724
What's the point of cup rubber if you can't stick your dick in it?

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>>58166747
You can find them for cheap really since they were mass produced. Its the 4704 ones that are rare since only a couple dozen of them were made

>>58166632
Gaterons are the only knock off cherry switch you should be buying. All of the others are shit.

>>58166784
How difficult are they to connect to a modern system?

>>58166885
you just need an active adapter since passive ones don't work. You can buy them for like 40 bucks, or make one yourself for less

Should i cop this?
That is a regular ps/2 end, correct?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291976606257

>>58157867
I got a noppo chink mini to test the mech keyboard meme. Reminds me of my first computer keyboard in like 1998. A feel I never knew I'd forgot.

I'm not feeling or seeing any discernable advantages so far but it has a nice feel and sound. On browns, assuming they're chink browns though.

What do I do next? Keycaps or what?

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>>58159042
Never.

>>58165302
Pic related, mechanical technology is beautiful.

>>58165634
I am, those are Tai-Hao ABS doubleshots from the first batch at gh. They got shiny after a couple of years so I needed a replacement.

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What do you guys think of the Dasher and dancer set?

Finally decided to buy one, first time spending anywhere near this much on caps.

I like the dark blue but aren't nearly as keen on the lighter blue.

SA is by far my favorite profile, but as far as colors go i've seen sets I like way more.

Should I have waited?

>>58167086
SA is shit, wait for glorious thicc British Devlin

>>58166983
That is a regular PS/2 cable, but it looks pretty beat up. Luckily Model Ms have detachable cables so you could always buy another one if it doesn't fit properly. There are also some missing caps, but if you don't mind you can buy newer ones later on from Unicomp

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New mouse pad/gun mat.

Shine 3 with a mash up of the red and grey caps from ducky.

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I'm starting to get serious discomfort from typing on a “straight” keyboard and interested in purchasing a split keyboard instead.

What kind of split keyboards are there, and which ones are worth getting? Price isn't really a factor, I'd be prepared to spend $400 if I have to.

Some considerations I have:

* It absolutely must be in ISO layout (not ANSI)
* I want MX Blue switches
* I need a numpad and a 6-function block / F row / arrow keys etc.
* What would be absolutely ideal is some amount of overlap between the left side and the right side, so I have the center column or two duplicated to both sides
* Solid metal backplate and strong build quality would be ideal but not a hard requirement

Ideally, I'd imagine my keyboard being basically just two filco majestouch cut in half, with a left half and a right half each covering slightly more than the center. Heck, if I could literally just do this without damaging the keyboard in the process, I would buy a second majestouch and do that.

Any ideas? I found this but it violates a few of my requirements. Is it possible to achieve all of my requirements without needing it to be custom-made for me?

>>58165666
Looks like kek has decided browns are no longer a meme, and actually have a useful purpose.

>>58167086
>dem curves

oh lord it's getting hot in here.

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>>58167349
just get a M15

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>>58167086
It's a nice set, but just not my cup of tea. I'll probably keep my SA retro set until matt3o releases those new high profile PBT caps.

>>58167188
A sculpted set of devlin K series is a long way off anon. Unless people are willing to cough up more to help pay for new molds. All devlin has right now are the equivalent of SA row 3 1u and 2u keys. It would be nice though.

>>58165882
Blues is right at the borderline for some hipster credit. You pass

>Budget
Up to $100, but ideally I'd like to spend around 70-80
>Location
USA
>Preferred switch type
Black, Blue or Red, just by looking at the image on the sticky, but I honestly dont have an opinion
>Layout
I dont really care, so whichever one is cheaper or more high quality
>Form Factor
100-80% ideally, but lower form factors would probably be fine
>Backlight
I dont really care
>Past Keyboards
I'm really just trying to get a decent entry-level mechanical keyboard, I've been using a cheap (<$15) logitech keyboard for years, but it's honestly fallen apart to the point where its frustrating to use, so I want to get a new keyboard but not just a new cheap rubberdome that'll last me a year or two at most.

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>>58167561
If you want to get some cheap cherry mechanical keyboards why not buy a cash register? You can find them at surplus stores for under 50 bucks, and they have much better build quality then any keyboard for the same price.

Ajazz Geek AK33 are like 35$ a pop with free shipping on ebay atm, how shit is it? I'm not very picky

>>58166781
Who says I don't?

>>58167621
Well now that you mention it, I have an old non-functioning IBM model M in my room, is there ay way I can get that repaired? I think the reason it broke was because my granddad spilled coffee on it.

I pulled the triger on an Anne Pro :V
Ans bought some miami keys

Lets see what i get

Thinking about ordering that new model f in the hhkb layout. I already have a hhkb, someone please stop me.

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probably a long shot, but i'll try asking
i'm dyslexic and it comes up full force when i type on a keyboard (it's manageable when handwriting), i mix up the keys, touch non-letter keys when not meaning to, and overall i'm horribly slow. to worsen the matter, i'm using a terrible laptop keyboard.
obviously some of these problems can't really be solved, but does anyone have any idea if a better keyboard could help me a bit? i was thinking stuff like different color keys for letters/non letters, and maybe even different textures for some keys. but obviously that would cost me a ton of money, and i'm not sure about the actual improvement. does anyone else have my same problem? or any experience with dyslexia and typing, really

why are some of these keyboards without the left ctrl button? what is the reason for removing it? also do keyboards without the F keys have some modifier for them? thanks

Got a model M for Christmas. This thing is pretty sexy typing. As an added benefit, everyone in the house can hear me shitpost.

>>58168027
Its hard to tell without opening it up and having a look at the internals

>>58168253
Well they're going to destroy the tooling once the production run ends in a bit, so you better be fast

>>58168524
when it comes to function layer mapping anything is possible

>>58168778
I got it from my grandfather, and he said that he broke it by spilling coffee on it, other than a shitload of dust and the light brown stains from the coffee, I don't see any dents/cracks on the body of the keyboard itself, and shaking it lightly doesn't make any rattling sound at all. As far as I can see, the cord+plug itself has no problems either.

Thanks for your help anyway. I'm emailing Unicomp right now to see if they might be able to help me.

what do you think about Outemu switches?

>>58168895
Why don't you ask the little kids that made them?

>>58168911
shit's fucked bro

>>58168862
You have to open it up and clean the membrane sheets
To open it up you have to remove the plastic rivets that hold the metal backplate and the barrelplate and replace them with screws(or nuts and bolts) on reassembly after cleaning

>>58168494
How about learning to touch type and not look at the legends?

>>58169061
He might not be able to do that, as he's learning disabled.

>>58168862
>>58169037
Since you got it for free why not do what that anon said. Its already broken so who cares if you mess up somewhere

https://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/ibm-model-m-screw-nut-and-bolt-mod-t9169.html

>>58166920
Not entirely true

83 key XT's need custom made converters that convert XT to AT - Orihalcon builds his own and sells on ebay.
84 key AT can be converted using passive AT to PS2, then PS2 to USB active (if usb is needed)

4704 and 83 key bigfoot need a new xwhatsit controller as well as the F104

Please can someone recommend a solution that's quiet but good for typing. I work in an office, so would blue switches with o rings be feasible? Budget is anything up to £150GBP.

In order, my requirements are:
Low Volume
Typing experience
Cost

>>58169297
All these mechanical keyboards are quieter then rubber domes, and more tactile then cherry switches, so take your pick:
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&path=mechanical+keyboards&swi=Matias+Quiet+Click&ss=de&rtv=100

Merry Christmas, /mkg/. I'm looking to buy a small keyboard to use with my laptop for coding.

>Budget
$120

>Location
Texas, United States

>Preferred switch type
Blue

>Layout
ANSI

>Form factor
60%

>Backlight
Preferred, but not necessary (willing to slightly exceed budget for this)

>Previous/current keyboards
Looking to use this with laptop instead of basic built-in laptop keyboard. Currently own Corsair K95 for desktop, not looking to replace that (the reds are really nice, but I'm pretty dead set on getting blues on the one I'm gonna buy)

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>>58169347
Pok3r

>>58169297
Of course a mechanical will be louder than a scissor switch, but using o-rings on a Type Heaven (or even stock) should be good.
I see that you use the British currency, but this allows you to select what you want.
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php
>>58169328
I have a HHKB Type-S and it's certainly as loud as some rubber domes but it's much louder than a scissor switch, especially the spacebar.

>>58169401
the type s is only silenced on the down stroke not the upstroke. Matias on the other hand is silenced on both

>>58168800
Please don't do this to me, I'm so close to pulling the trigger.
This is seriously perfect, I loved the model m except the size and format but holy fuck I'm spending a lot of money.

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>>58169555
Why not just get a normal model F for like 20 bucks?

>>58169393
dude, that looks fucking gay

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>>58169585
what did you expect? This is /mkg/ after all

>>58169555
There will be a second round once the first round boards have been delivered (mine is serial number 6 so it's very early) and wont arrive until around march-april. You have all next year pretty much.

>>58169573
A tenkeyless buckling spring has been my dream for the last 4 years. And the hhkb layout only makes it sweeter. Except I rather have a more space cadet like layout.
I really don't understand why so many emacs users set the caps lock to ctrl rather than the alt key.

>>58169620
>backlight
>doesn't light up the legends

>>58169647
keycaps with see through legends look like shit

>>58169610
What's the 12/1 deadline suppose to be? Is that for the first run?
Do you have any links confirming a second run?

>>58169620
I think you've got a picture of a HHKB Pro 2 connected to a smartphone.
Is there anything special you had to do besides plug it into the phone with the appropriate cable to get it to work?
>>58169450
I'd love to try Matias and Unicomp switches.
They might be heavy but the trackpad of some Unicomps looks pretty cool.

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>>58169728
Nope, all you need is a phone that supports usb otg and an otg cable

>>58169393
Ooh, I like the look of this. Thanks anon!

>>58169741
>5 trillion dollar keyboard and some dollar store mouse

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anyone joining the mc rebirth gb?

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>>58164591

>>58169668
That was the original deadline for first round orders and has since been extended to the 31st due to factory delays. The second round starts production after all the 'early birds' get their boards.

https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/brand-new-f62-kishsaver-f77-industrial-model-f-s-made-this-year-t11046-1980.html

Go to page 67 and read the top post by Ellipse

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>>58169779
>tfw can't use spacemouse with phone

should I get an fc660c or an rgb poker?

>>58169811
Topre vs. RGB backlighting. I think Topre wins.

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>>58169789
nope I'm waiting for another carbon drop >>58169794
since that is the only keycap set I will ever need

Is there a way to order a keyboard without keycaps?

>>58169924
WASD sells some barebone ones

>>58169939
thx

>Budget
160€
>Location (continent at least)
Sweden / EU
>Preferred switch type
Low noice once
>Layout
ISO
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
don't care
>Previous/current keyboards
Corsair K65

Hello, i need please some advice

1) Budget
€100-€125

2) Location
Germany

3) Preffered switch type
Tactile, silent

4) Layout
I dont care about that, it only should be an UK or US keymap because the german one sucks for programming. The (){}[] <> are on shitty places in the german one.

5) Form factor
60% i like the compact ones

6) Backlight
No.

7) Previous/current keyboard
Shitty keyboard

greetings

>>58170039
i could probably go up to 200€

>>58170005
I'd recommend Ducky or Cooler Master for that budget

https://www.dustinhome.se/
http://www.webhallen.com/

>>58170039
get an ansi poker

>>58169789
I'd have joined it by now if it was specified how thick the keycaps are.

>>58170039
>Tactile, silent
There are only a couple switches that fit that description. Those are topre and matias qc

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

If you don't want the German layout then you do get some cheaper options

>>58170039
>>58170130
My bad misread your post. Here are the US and UK layouts
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&path=mechanical+keyboards&swi=Matias+Quiet+Click&swi=Capacitive&lan=USA&lan=United+Kingdom&ss=de&rtv=100

>>58169789
Where and what profile?

>>58170235
Its cherry profile dye-sub PBT made by some factory in China. You can find it on keyclack

>>58170251
>cherry profile
And dropped. I can't live without my uniform low profiles

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>>58170302
so do you use g20 profile?

>>58170323
Not yet for lack of group buys. I'm interested in trying it, XDA and Q-series, only got DSA currently.

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>>58170345
You can buy it tho on pmk in a variety of colors

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has anyone tried dying their own keycaps? I know knife guys have been using this stuff to dye FRN and G10 knife handles, seems like it would be pretty good for custom keycaps and re purposing old beige keys.

>>58170375
Maybe once I'm done buying other keyboard parts. I need to get ~150 Cherry clears for a handwired board and an ergodox, plus the ergodox parts

>>58170079
>>58170130
>>58170172
Thank you :)

How big a job is it to swap over Chery MX switches?

I have a Filco MX Black keyboard, and would like to swap them over to heavier-throw Grey switches

>>58169800
Thanks anon

>>58170591
You'll just have to desolder them all

>>58170591
if its plate mount you have to desolder all the switches you want to replace. Unless you have some custom plate then there is no other way to do it.

>>58159027
this pic has been posted around /k/ for years. timestamp now faggot.

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>>58170378
I have dyed Magpul plastic which is a robust plastic similar to textured PBT. Pic related is sand colored plastic boiled in chocolate brown RIT for 5 minutes, flipping each side once per minute.

The problem you face is preserving legends. White legends will be especially susceptible to dye. If you don't care about legends, then have at it. Start with 2-3 minutes in boiling RIT solution and add time from there until you find the right length of time to cook. Once you get the shade you want on a test cap you can start boiling for that specific length of time to duplicate that shade. Keep each batch to a single layer, and keep the pieces moving or you'll end up with the darkest sides being those touching the bottom of the pot.

And remember that you can only darken the plastic, you cannot change or remove color, so start with lightly colored keycaps, and have spares to practice on before doing the rest.

>>58170649
It's literally been posted thrice in 2 months because that's when I took it.

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Does a board with this key layout exist with brown switches? Specifically, ctrl/win/fn/alt/space on the bottom row
The fn keys don't matter that much.

>>58170754
whitefox has something similar, or you can get a gh60 and build it yourself

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>>58170754
dno. but tada68 is pretty close

>>58170701
no timestamp=not your guns

prove me wrong

>>58170794
The problem is I prefer my alt key closer to my thumb. I would like the space bar to end parallel to R, instead of with E. Im looking for a good 67 keyboard with that in mind.

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PBT SA profile keycaps for 65 bucks plus shipping. Yay or nay?

>>58170961
If you're okay with it not being as thick as SP's caps and 223333 profile, then sure.

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>>58170833
The tada68 is fully programmable, you can have your alt key wherever you want.

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>>58170795
I'll expect prompt pictures of your suicide on this holiest of nights.

>>58171106
But I want it where the left part of the spacebar is, and for the spacebar to be smaller.

>>58171353
Then stop talking about it and start designing it, faggot

>>58169741
I was trying to do that with my S3 and my HHKB JP worked but not my Pro 2.
I bet it's got something do do with the USB hub.

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So I got a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate and a Corsair Vengeance K65 for Christmas, and I don't really know anything about mechanical keyboards. Anybody have opinions on which I should keep?
The Corsair has "Cherry MX Reds" while the Razer box only says that it was "All new Razer mechanical switches".
I'm also wondering why a keyboard would have audio jacks.

>>58171474
Why don't you try them out and decide for yourself?

>>58171491
Oh, I will when I get home. Just wondering if there's something I should know about either of them that I'd miss just because I've never used one before. The quality of the cherry reds vs Razer brand keys or reliability for example, I dunno.

>>58171524
Razer just uses re-branded kailh switches. And here is the thing, there is nothing wrong with switches made by little kids in sweatshop, its just that Razer overcharges for them compared to other keyboards. But since you got it for free it doesn't really batter. Reds are a linear switch with no tactile feedback, while Razer uses greens which are rebranded kailh blues that are clicky, which are knock offs of cherry blues, and razer orange, which are rebranded kailh browns, which are knock off cherry browns that are just tactile.

>>58171524
They'll both probably last until well after you are done with them. I'd be more worried about which switches and layout you prefer.

>>58171406
I did. and then I posted the design and asked if it existed. I will make it if it doesn't.

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>>58171600
I think the gh60 comes close to your build if you want to do it yourself. The only thing that is off is that you can only have three keys on the left of the spacebar, meaning your gonna have to get rid of that windows key

Post some POK3RS, have one on its way

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is the corsair k70 or strafe a worthwhile upgrade from a razer blackwidow chroma? they're on sale right now.

also, should i get cherry mx blue or brown for both gaming and typing?

>>58171908
never brown, just a middling switch that fails at everything

>Budget
100-150 Euros
>Location (continent at least)
Italy
>Preferred switch type
Soft/Tactile for loads of typing and gaming
>Layout
ISO, Italian keymap would be nice but optional
>Form factor
100% at least numpad and keys for volume, no need for macro keys
>Backlight
I don't mind either with or without
>Previous/current keyboards
shitty membrane logitech g110 that made me realize I only ever need macro buttons on the mouse

I'm not sure if this is spoonfeeding, but what's a good mechanical keyboard and mouse for playing video games?

>>58171474
>http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG
The black widow is loud and it's cool at first but then it get's annoying for others when then falls on you.

>>58172231
Practically anything.

>>58165408
>I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on a keyboard, but it's pretty great for a gift
Same. I would never willingly buy a razer product, but as a gift I'm pretty happy with it, since it's a mechanical keyboard with decent support and documentation

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Anyone have experience with ducky backorders from MK? Is the estimated delivery accurate?

So the Blackwidow I got for Christmas has a column of macro keys taking up serious real estate on the board. You guys use any just for daily use, not specific to games? I can only think of bothering to make a task manager key.

What are some good accessories for an HHKB?

>>58172795
bind the navy seals copypasta to every other key

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Overall, I'm pretty happy with my unicomp. Plastics aren't great, but it looks good to me and feels heavy duty. The tactile feedback takes you back to the old model M keyboards of yore, just with a windows key added for functionality. I like that when you hear the 'click', its registered even though you didn't bottom out.

>>58171340

There's collecting and then there's hoarding.

Unless you're a QM for a fucking militia, in which case keep up the good work.

>>58172190
If you want Italian then these are your options
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&path=mechanical+keyboards&lan=Italian&ss=de&rtv=100

>>58172319
Is a blue cherry good for gaming and typing? Or would brown cherry be good for overall use?

Also, what would be good for a brown cherry and $100-150 Canadian?

>>58173336
Not him but brown is best for general use unless you really like the entire neighborhood hearing your keyboard

>>58173336
Blue is an alright switch for anything. It's all matter of preference.
Except for browns. Browns are shit; get clears instead.
In your price range, you have multiple options, but I guess you could go with some Ducky One keyboard. There are few choices in that price range.

>>58173377
>>58173389
I'm guessing a clear keyboard would make more noise if it has more actuation force? Also, is there a difference between Ducky 1 & 5? I'm thinking about getting one of them. What else is similar to Ducky in terms of quality and PBT to consider the options?

Is building one like the gh60 earlier mentioned cheaper/easy to make?

Thoughts on cheap/no name keyboards?

I wanna buy a tenkeyless/60% but don't want to spend $100+ on one. My research has shown they either go cheap or expensive, there's no in between. (Mainly looking on Amazon)

>>58163520
I got my little brother a TOMOKO keyboard for Christmas and he seems to be enjoying it, I can hear him click-clacking on it right now in the other room. He wanted something that lights up, I saw that it was mechanical, and the price was good with favorable reviews, so it seemed like a good buy.

I tried it out a little myself and really impressed with the physical build quality on it. The casing is made out of metal, it doesn't feel cheap.

I did a "multi-key press" test with it in Overwatch where I chose Tracer on the practice map and held CTRL to crouch and tried walking in all diagonal directions with the WASD movement configuration (WA, WD, AS, SD) while tapping Shift to use her blink ability on top of it and it all worked. That may not seem like a big deal to any of you, but on the 10+ year old membrane keyboard that I'm typing on right now I can't pass that test. The Shift key will not work if I'm holding W+A on this PS/2 membrane keyboard of mine.

The one downside I've heard of TOMOKO keyboard, from what I read though in the Amazon comments, is apparently they use proprietary mechanical keys, so they can't be swapped. I really don't know what the big deal of this is though, maybe just means that 10+ years down the line my little brother will be forced to buy a brand new keyboard if the keys get damaged in some way.

>>58167349
You could just get an ergodox and never look back. Either a custom one or if you are a lazy fuck an ergodox ez, which is probably the case if you are on /g/.

>>58163663
You would think that they're too hard, when you hear the 70(?) gram actuation force you fear that it'll be harsh and way too stiff.
But really, it's not that bad. I can type and play games with ease and without fatigue for extended periods. And the feedback is lovely.

>>58172985
Do you know what type of plastic it's made out of?
They try to sell the light amount of plastic as a good thing.
>It's Ultra because it uses a newly designed clamshell cover set reducing the footprint by 20% and eliminating almost ½ pound of plastic.
http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/UltraClassic
>>58173807
I'd love to try one then. Maybe with the Trackpoint.
Also a Matias for its quiet switches.

thinking about picking this up anybody have experience with these?

>>58173912
*forgot link

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1753

>>58173921
>Brown Cherry MX
I have experience with this switch.
*shudders*

Thread is about to hit bump limit.
>>58173955

>>58173951
Only Ducky One rgb i can find is the browns. I hear that all this hate on them is just a meme. and i would like a silent keyboard after all

>>58173963
They are called silent because they lack the mid-downstroke click.
Bottoming out on them, the loudest part, is still present. You should try o-rings for silencing.
What bothers me is the grit but that's supposed ot be there I believe.
If you want a super quiet keyboard you should go scissor switch or the Matias Quiet Pro.

>>58173975

Seconding the Matias. I got one and while I kind of hate the glossy case, my god alps-type switches are sex.

The tactility is actually strong unlike MX browns and it's quieter than my old piece of shit rubber dome board.

>>58173975
What switches do you personally recommend?

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NEVER giving up mine (found it, tested and works), used to have one with large wired PS/2 port, which was essentially wired to an ethernet-style phone cord, and removable too. Imagine that. Sadly, it was damaged by water when I was a kid.

>>58164977
Sexy

>>58174018
I'm using Topre and used this switch tester.
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-gateron-switch-o-ring-ultimate-sampler-tester-kit.html
Of it, I like Gaterons over MX but would still like a Korean Custom with lubed MX Clears.
Gaterons are just smoother.
I'd like to try out Matias and Buckling spring before I get bored of mechanical keyboards too.

>>58173857
The plastic is good enough, but mine gad some sprue bits and some panel gap. The ultra classic also has residual molding lines for the trackpoint model's mouse buttons. I'd recommend the regular classic model, it's probably a bit better than the ultra classic.
>>58173857
Honestly the Trackball version drives me crazy, it's so dorky I think it's cool as shit.

last bump
>>58173955

>>58161732
this look retarded.

>>58174295
http://www.maltron.com/shop/category/142-usa

>>58169061
yeah sorry, no way i could ever type without looking at the keyboard, i literally forget where the letters are. i'll never be precise enough

>>58175199
>>58175199
Well i see you got being a whiny bitch mastered

>>58175377
dislexya is sure a whiny bitch. it's not like i havent tried touch type. anyways i was just trying to ask for some advice since i have a bit of a situation, no need to be rude

>>58175509
Sorry if I hurt your feelings you turbo faggot
How did you even try to learn? Just memorizing the position to all the letters? Get on a specific programm that relies on repetition, touch typing is (like anything else really) a skill that needs a lot of practice, to the point of your brain associating a certain hand movement to writing a word

>>58175563
ok i'll break it down for you
the lessons i tried following are all based on the fact that you should use the physical marks of the letters F and J in order to find your way through the keyboard, and consequentially know where the other keys are. problem is i mix up left and right, so i literally don't know which side every key is on, and no, i can't learn it by memory

>>58175591
Ok, your index fingers should be resting on the homing bumps
The thing is you dont have to kniw where the other keys are, you have to practice a lot to the point that your movements are mechanical
For example, try and write fgfg with your index for a hundred times
Then write fagfag (a's with your pinkie) for another hundred, if you have trouble writing it without looking go back to writing fgfg
It just takes a little more effort on your part but it's not impossible

>>58169393
would it be possible to get this, but with 103keys and black/white lettering instead of inverting the color of the key itself?

i like it.

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Convince me not to buy a 350 dollar meme keyboard

>>58176426
If its that one, the non standard staggering on z row (which imo is better), extra keys that you'll most likely never use (just rebind them in software), and the lack of usb hub on the JP model.

How would you describe the following layout: keyboard with numpad but lacking function keys so the arrow keys sit snug within the numpad? Like a laptop layout I guess.

Could anyone recommend a keyboard with this layout?
$150 aud budget with cherry browns.

>>58176426
It's a great keyboard if you're a emacs users. If you are, please remap the ctrl to the key closest to the space bar.
I don't know why people keep spreading the meme to remap capslock to ctrl. Capslock as ctrl still makes you strain your pinky. You should be using your thumb like on the space cadet keyboard to press ctrl.

>>58173801
I'm extremely nervous about changing the keyboard layout. I have a lot of things in hardcore muscle memory due to typing all day for the past 10+ years. I don't want to mess up my 160-170 wpm either.

That's why I don't like these “custom” layout keyboards, and would prefer just a regular split ISO layout. But I guess I could give it a try..

>>58177977
Also, how are the Gateron Blue switches compared to the Cherry MX Blue switches?

>>58178003
>Also, how are the Gateron Blue switches compared to the Cherry MX Blue switches?
Better imo, very similar
It took me a week to get used to my ergodox, 2 for me not wanting to use anything else ever.

>>58178154
Neat. I'll just buy it and return it if I'm not happy

Do they sell through any other retailer? Their official website only accepts credit card