/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

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First for feeling of oneness with cup rubber

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>>58212558
in

>>58212696
your caps are literally aids

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>>58212764
>your caps are literally aids
Don't be harsh on him. At least they aren't WASD

Is switching over to colemak worth the effort?

>>58212837
Either get blank key caps, or get a uniform set like DSA or G20 so you can change the layout with ease

>>58212897
Well I don't mean the keycaps so much, as the effort of relearning a layout.

>>58212837
depends
overall every layout is superior to qwerty but they do take time to learn.
if you have that time go for it.

>>58212798
at least
but not much better

>>58212906
Not really. If you are bored and have a lot of time on your hands then go for it

>>58212764
>HHKB

Why do people still fall for this memeboard?

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>>58212972
cause it's not actually a meme

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>>58212972
Is there a better keyboard out there?

>>58212999
HHKB Pro 2

>>58212798
I have WASD and there's nothing you can do about it
Except buying me new caps, which I'd be okay with

>>58213019
pro 3 when

>>58213038
that's the Pro BT, i suspect

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>>58213023
I feel sorry for your loss anon... Wait no I don't. I don't care that you bought a shit product, but that doesn't mean I won't stop making fun of you

>>58212999
ibm model f or alternative layout keyboards (dactyl, ergodox, kinesis...) for example. it all depends on personal preferences and needs.

>>58213083
>I feel sorry for your loss anon... Wait no I don't.
woh anon you're such a badass, talking shit on the internet

Has anyone here used a kludge rk61?
I'm looking for a compact keyboard for cheap to try it out. It's~28USD + shipping on taobao

>>58213119
Just wait until we get to smug anime posting. Then the real argument beggins

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>>58213038
How to make the best HHKB Pro 3
>still no arrow keys because it would no longer be HHKB without them
for arrow keys I would love one of pic related
>2 USB 3.0 ports, because of the power
>micro USB or what ever port can take a lot of cycles
>MX sliders
>Korean Custom features like fully-programmable, 1k Hz polling rate, et.
>drop DIP switches because of this
>PBT spacebar
anything else?

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>>58213183
good thing you aren't in charge of designing keyboards

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>>58212764
Your aids are literally a idiot

Go change pbs battery

>>58213183
>HHKB Pro 3
>it's fullsize
>fullsize becomes popular
>thread becomes increasingly hostile to 60%s

>>58213252
>Go change pbs battery
it's funny when his chair wont move

>>58213240
>>58213268
I meant to say that I would not want arrow keys added.
If I wanted a board with arrow keys I would have one of pic related.

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>>58213312
There was some other person that decided to make his own full size HHKB and put it into a video game. He probably had a lot of fun moddeling it.

>>58213398
I don't want a full-size HHKB.
It was a typo. I meant that if I wanted a full size keyboard I would have one of pic related.
And while I would like a keyboard with arrow keys, it would only be for gayming so it wouldn't make sense to have them on a HHKB.

My god... This sold last night for $910
and it's not even the super rare version with the blue keys

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Industrial-Mechanical-Keyboard-SSK-Super-rare-space-saving-model-/232180389172?nma=true&si=42fv2VPln%252FT4oCwQjkYEeKjgxCg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

so ive read on hear you can manually wire a keyboard can any one point me in the right direction i have a Hitachi Mechanical Keyboard id like to get working with my computer

I am looking at some feet for my HHKB.
I'd like them to reduce the sound it makes and have enough friction to prevent it from sliding so much.
Can someone link me to some?

>>58213750
Just get those 3M rubber feet

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So is it pretty much established that Cherry MX switches are sorta entry level generic stuff for the masses?

What is the high end of keyboards? Topre, what else?

>>58213750
just put a mousepad under it

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>>58213750
>>58213892
seconding

>>58213888
>pleb tier placebo
fucking meme keyboards

>>58213892
I do that but when I'm gayming I like to use it for my mouse. It's pretty comfy have something soft under my keyboard.
>>58213856
There are so many kinds.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Bumpon-SJ5023-Bumper-Spacer/dp/B002OTNGPQ/
Which of these do you think is best?

>>58213995
get a second mousepad

>>58212696
I'm loving that p88. Don't see that many of those too often.

>>58213888
BTC
https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_dome_with_slider
https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_foam_and_foil

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Someone recommend me a nice keycap set with mx stems that would fit the black HHKB

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Hey all, does anyone happen to know of a keycap set that will fit my keyboard (pic related)? It's been a pain in the ass to try to replace the space bar and other non-standard keys.

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>>58214056

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>>58214056
carbon

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>>58212972

Have you tried one?

The only situations it doesn't work in is gaming and extensive number entry. The number entry can be fixed with a numpad. For everything else it's legit the best layout. It feels unnatural to me using anything else now, so I've got a Chink Gateron HHKB on its way now for home use.

Reposting my layout so you know I'm not blowing shit out my ass.

>tfw ordering an ErgoDox only to get a personalized e-mail from the head jew, Erez “Oy Vey!” Zukerman, himself

>>58214291
> it doesn't work in is gaming
It works fine in most FPS's, but it sucks for metroidvanias that use the arrow keys.
What games does it not work well for you?

>>58214336

Anything that uses arrow keys or relies on F1-12 keys. Counter Strike and GTA5 are the two games that immediately come to mind

>>58214081
Is that a 2u LShift? Fun times.

Check out the chink XDA keycaps, they have support for like fucking everything.

>>58214354
I get the CSGO for buy binds but all you need the arrow keys for in GTA V is the phone right?
The HHKB should work well enough for that.

>>58214372
Thanks anon. I appreciate it.

>put orings on cherry mx blues
>beautiful sound, no clack but nice click
>start typing
>instant regret

dont forget to subscribe

>>58214332
why not build one yourself? it is a fun experience.

>>58214394

True, but it's just slightly disorienting to do so when driving.

It's not that big a deal really, especially when I've been using a controller these days. But in the interest of not being a blind fanboy you've gotta give criticism where it's due

>>58213888
High end stuff your looking some older designed stuff like micro switches and model Fs. Since those have weird layouts something like complicated alps would be the way to go

>>58214479
The only website I found which sold parts is that weird polish store, and it didn't seem like they had all the same parts as the ErgoDox EZ bundle.

In particular, I liked the idea of those individually formed blank PBT caps that come with the ErgoDox EZ, and fuck trying to find PBT caps with those shapes and sizes from any other retailer.

Plus, I'm not sure what benefit I would gain from building one myself.

>>58214081
Rebirth on keyclack is the only one I can find
https://www.keyclack.com/product-category/group-buys/mc-rebirth/

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How do we feel about Logitech/Romer-G switches?

>>58214595
Omron has always failed at making mechanical switches for keyboards all the way back since the 80s, and that switch is no exception

>>58213888
What? No, the shitty Cherry clones are entry level generic trash.

Cherry and Gateron is mid-level, then modded Gats or vintage Cherries.

The high end is beam springs, or Model F-style beam springs.

Topre is for people who like rubber dome trash but want to pay a lot so they feel good about their poor choices, the audiophiles of the keyboard community.

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Is the Dell SK-8115 mechanical? If not then why is it so loud?

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>>58214499
Pic related would be pretty much the perfect gaming layout.
I would not want to add arrow keys to the HHKB because it would no longer be an HHKB.

>>58214554
oh falbatech is quite nice, what you said about keycaps is true, i happen to like DSA blanks so it was not an issue for me.
the nice part about building one yourself is the choice and options it gives you in addition to the experience you gain. but the ez is a really nice product. for example i built a walnut case for it, which makes it unique.

>arrow keys
>gaming
what is this, 1995?

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>>58214642
no that's just a rubber dome.
Its loud because you hammer down the keys with your fat fingers.

Just so you know the sound of bottoming out is louder then the actuation mechanism, and thats especially true on mechanical switches

>>58214634
wait till you try some of these vintage rubber domes. My Olivetti has some of the best feeling membranes I have ever tried.

>>58214691
Really want some scissor switch keyboards tested as well as a Matias Quiet.

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>>58214648
I wanted to buy a RS96 since it had that layout and came with carbon keycaps, but $400 was to much for me

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>>58214634
Pretty much this

Topre does feel good but it's totally overpriced considering you can get a BTC board for almost nothing that feels just as good.

>>58214650
The one thing I'm really worried about, and what seems like the biggest downside to the ErgoDox EZ so far, is the lack of a metal backplate.

In practice, how different is the experience of typing on an ErgoDox compared to something like a Filco Majestouch which has a solid metal backplate? I love the tank-like feel of it, the way it resonates, the solid impact feeling you get when doing something like bottoming out your spacebar, etc.

How much will I miss it?

>>58214892
well my ergodox does have a metal switchplate, i made the contact between pcb and bottom a tiny bit dampened because it feels a bit nicer in my opinion, but i can't tell you anything about the ez that is not on their site.

>>58214642
Because it's a lame ass school keyboard

>>58214691
I don't have fat fingers, shit for brains. Kill yourself.

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>>58212519
Rate me /g
Am I cool kid yet

>>58215313
did you just cram all of your worst purchases into one picture?

>>58215381
Well show me your machine guns m8
I challenge you to keyboard fite

>>58215489
i don't collect weapons and my camera is horrible, but give me a moment

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>>58215512
>>58215489

What's a good mouse for my HHKB?
I would use my G502 but it takes too much power and doesn't work.

>>58215800
Ducky Secret since its made out of PBT just like your keycaps

>>58215872
>32 bit ARM processor
Yes, I did happen to skip to that part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viqnyh_UZs8
It might draw too much power.
I'm looking for something more minimalist.

>>58215800
Zowie mice are pretty good. You might want to take a look at the newer G403 Pordigy wireless, but I don't know how much power it uses.

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>>58213183
Pic related is basically a gaming-ready HHKB.

>>58215872

PBT mouse wut? Not sure why that would be selling point, since it's obvious from the videos and photos of the mouse that it is PAINTED.

>>58216552
Do you think you can't get a textured black plastic without painting it m8? This isn't secret new technology.

>>58213750
you could also go to home depot and get some of those stick on bumpers used to keep cabinets quiet when you close them.

>>58214595
I have a Razer Chroma and I still think that keyboard is hideous

>>58214261
That's beautiful.

>>58214261
>dat puffy vulva

>>58214648
Very nice. Do want.
>>58214797
But not for $400.

I am hoping for another bite at the white fox mk 2 keyboard or the Red Scarf 2 keyboard with zealios

>>58216627
I'm thinking of getting some bumpons but I don't feel like leaving my autism station.

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>>58216989
https://www.amazon.com/Bumpers-Small-Diameter-Thick-Sheet/dp/B003F092P6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482970625&sr=8-5&keywords=cabinet+bumpers

5 ducks and you get 75, enough to last you a lifetime. They come in handy for other stuff occasionally.

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>>58214261
w2c

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Alright /mkg/ I bought this bad boy with brown switches and it's slightly damaged, they covered it with paint as if you couldnt see it.

This wouldnt be much of a problem if the switches were making normal noises. It seems like half of them make a weird metallic "ping" noise when presses in a certain way while the other half doesnt do that. I dont even have to press them, I can just push on the switch from front to back and they make that sound, really fucking annoying.

Im asking this because this is my first mechanical keyboard and I have no idea how they should behave. Should I just send it back under warranty?

>>58217335
>Should I just send it back
yes, that doesn't sound normal at all.

>>58217335
>Should I just send it back under warranty?
Yes, and then get a decent one, not some gaymur garbage.

>>58217424
Thanks anon, forgot to mention that in some switches you can actually hear the spring cracking, kind off like the way it sounds t bh.

>>58217437
I really like how it looks, I dont like red LED's too but I didnt have a choice, thanks anyway.

>>58216595

Actually painting is the secret to making it look uniform. Which Ducky obviously is doing. PBT won't look like that without paint.

>>58216512
Pity it looks fucking disgusting

>waiting on common kit
http://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-hc-granite/

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How is it compared to pok3r?

>>58215667
>Ball
The fuck are you doing. Nice ergodox tho.

>Budget
Under $50 USD
>Location (continent at least)
U.S
>Preferred switch type
Red or Blue, idc if it's a knockoff not like I would feel the difference
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
Tenkeyless
>Backlight
Is preferred

>>58218576
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Magicforce-Smart-68-Keys-Alu-Alloy-Kailh-MX-Blue-Black-Switches-Double-PCB-Backlit-Antighosting-USB/32572257303.html

>>58218576
Tomoko is 35 bucks on amazon

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>>58219413
What a shitty keyboard. Good thing they stopped making it since it was trash

>>58219460
What makes it shitty?
The lack of Topre switches?

>>58219460
looks like literally just a tkl with 1u windows keys and a stepped capslock, what's the big deal?

>own a Filco
>made the mistake of buying a Ducky
Fuck. I should've known that Filco's build quality is not a meme. I wish they would update their keyboards with detachable cable, cable routing and media function keys.

>>58219865
you can make the cable detachable, the internal connector isn't fixed so you can make a filco connector to usb whatever female cable for the internals, then just plug a normal usb cable into that

>>58219897
>2016
>having to mod keyboard to make it decent

>>58219865
leopold > filco

>>58219949
Where do you even buy Leopold?

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>>58219949
I thought it was the other way around until I saw this layout.
Still, I'd love one of those Kobo frames.

Help me /mkg/, is this a good keyboard for someone who types a lot and plays vidya too?

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-STRAFE-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00ZUPOMDQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482956512&sr=8-7&keywords=mechanical%2Bkeyboard&th=1

>>58219976
It's honestly not that bad if you need the RGB backlighting.
But for less you could get something without RGB backlighting.

not any good looking caps currently, most of the decent ones are sold out

>>58220010

What can I get for less than $70 if I don't need the LEDs?

>>58220020
https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Water-Resistant-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/
https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ0FY/
If you don't need it to be MX Red.
Corsair and Cherry are butt buddies so it would be difficult to find one with MX Red for cheaper than what you linked.

>>58220070

The ones that you listed don't have numpads, and I kind of need them unfortunately. Any good ones that have numpads <$60?

>>58220114
None that I can think of.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/
You could get a separate numpad but that would add to the cost.
Why is your budget so limited?

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This is my Acer 6311. I have owned it since I was about 12 or so. It was in storage for ages and I just took it out a few days ago over vacation. You should have seen it; it was fucking filthy. Something had leaked all over it. I cleaned it up as best I could. Still feels like a dream. It has these linear Alps clones that feel like how I imagine a Realforce to feel. I might fuck around and take it to work on Sunday.

>>58219865
>I wish they would update their keyboards with detachable cable, cable routing
You can get aftermarket replacement cables for filcos

>>58219964
>that layout
absolutely disgusting

stop messing with muscle memory. Just let the normal layouts stay normal

>>58220203

my budget isn't limited, it's just that i saw a decent mechanical for $70 so.. Why not?

I guess I would go with the cosair then?

>>58219963
If you're in the US.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=169

>>58220234
>linear Alps clones
You'd probably enjoy a Realforce board because they're nice but Topre isn't linear.

>>58220234
Clean your fucking desk. Maybe if you didn't live in filth you wouldn't have asthma

>>58220536
But it runs in my family just like alcoholism

>>58220553
Doesn't mean you're a severe sufferer of it. Maybe if you didn't live around a metric ton of dust and dead skin floating in every cubic foot of air you wouldn't have many troubles. Asthma is as much an environmental issue as it is a physical one.

>>58214595
got this keyboard for christmas, enjoying it so far.

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good night /mkg/

What is the general opinion on Cherry MX Black?

>>58218549
It's really nice to have the trackball in the middle. You should try it.

>>58221943
Not as good as the vintage black ones or gateron blacks, but okay for being linears and the 10 bucks you get a g80-3000 for.

How do I buy a Pok3r Vortex in europe?

So I tried Cherry Clears and liked them a lot, but had to return the keyboard due to defects.

Then I tried Cherry Browns, liked it, got a Gat Brown board and liked it better.

From what i read Cherry Clears aren't the same, they're 35g linears instead.

So does Gateron offer a Cherry Clear competitor?

>>58222671
With money?

>>58222715
They did, but Zeal got pissy at them for competing with his Zealios, so they stopped.

The only alternatives to Cherry clears are Zealios or Mod switches.

>>58222742
I mean I can't seem to find any website shipping to europe.

>>58222757
Why would they care about Zeal and his feels? Is he that big a buyer or something?

Heard bad things about Zealios and wobble, and scratchiness with the MODs though. Might just buy Cherry then.

>>58222779
Does Amazon not work for you? Maybe https://mykeyboard.eu/

>>58212696
Lifesize potato my man how do u do?

just bought a logitech onion brown did I do gud

>>58222805
Thanks. Found it on amazon.co.uk and it actually ships to my country but it's too pricey. I'll wait for it to restock on mykeyboard.eu

>>58222878
no

>>58222878
> Logitech
-
> Cherry switches
+
Not gud, not bad, just meh.

can mechanical keyboards be washed the same way as cheapo keyboards? involving popping off all of the keys, running the keyboard under the sink, soaking the keys in soapy water, then wrapping the keyboard and keys in a towel for a few days (set in direct sunlight preferably) and then put all the keys back in and use it again? That's how I've cleaned every $10 keyboard I own.

>>58222805
if i had to guess he probably has an exclusivity deal with them on midweight high-tactility switches

>>58222919

what's the meme switch now?

>>58218576
aula

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Professional-USB-Wired-Backlit-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-Blue-Axis-Anti-ghosting-Luminous-87-LED-Metal-Keyboard/32776985358.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_116_10065_117_10068_114_115_113_10000009_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_503_10055_10054_10059_10099_501_10078_10079_427_426_10103_10073_10102_10096_10052_10107_10050_10106_10051,searchweb201603_1,afswitch_5&btsid=2504dc07-fe78-4281-8fbf-7df80674324c

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I want to get my first mech board. What should I get if I want:

-RBG (I know it's a meme but I love it)
-MX Browns
-Full/TKL depending on price
-Media keys, either standalone keys or as a secondary key function
-Backside usb port ideally
-Standard key caps
-Sub 200$ CAD (in Canada), as close to 150$ as possible.

I can wait for better deals so if I know what models to look for I can grab them when the time comes.

>>58223112
Coolermaster, probably

>>58212999
any buckling spring keyboard.

topre is a glorified rubber-dome

>>58220308
>normal
define

>>58220308
lmao why are you so triggered by other people doing things differently to you

>>58223112
As the other anon said, a Coolermaster MasterKeys would fit that. It's RGB, has both fullsize and TKL variants, available with MX browns, media control as secondary key functions, a standard ANSI layout and you can find it for 100-130 USD, the TKL being a bit cheaper. What do you mean by backside USB port though? As in an extra USB passthrough? It doesn't have that unfortunately, but it does have a removable micro-USB cable if that matters.

https://world.tmall.com/item/527386125426.htm#detail?skuId=3144778120495

Is this a legit Filco reseller? I want that white Minila

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>tracker hasn't updated in 2 weeks

Thinking of getting the Logitech Orion Blue G610, is it any good?

>>58222805
The round 4 feelios don't have the wobble. At least it's not a noticeable difference between them and mx clears.

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I bought the E-Element Z-77 chinkboard and it arrived just now. It's not that bad to be honest, and the switches are very loud. The backlighting is alright but it's hardwired to be rainbow coloured so you can't change the colours of the leds. I plan on getting new keycaps which aren't in the gaymer font.

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I got in on the Dancer and Dasher set, but I realized I won't be living in the same place when they ship since they take a million years to get made.

Im not even sure what my new address will be for a few more months.

Massdrop says changing a shipping address after a drop has ended may or may not be feasible, so basically not helpful to me at all.

I should be updating it months before the estimated ship date, so I dont see any reason it shouldn't be fine.

Should I try to cancel the order? should I wait it out?

My parents already chewed me out for spending 70 bucks on keycaps.

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Upgrading from a Azio Levetron L70, think the button is getting stuck on me, kinda unresponsive, use it for gaming like BF1, ASSFAGGOTS, Tittyfall 2, and other goodies. Someone recommended me the Corsair K65 or K70, was checking if it's worth a upgrade unless someone can recommend me a better keyboard, thanks anons!

>>58225386
Give us some more info anon. What are you looking for? Use the buyer's template from the OP.

>>58223112
Max nighthawk Pro has everything you just listed

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>>58225534
Something with RGB, lit color, mostly playing Leagues of cancer, Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, price range maybe around 50-100 dollars, just a reliable keyboard, anything you people recommend is all good, I'm not a picky person so just mostly for gaming.

>>58225340
Resell it on /r/mechmarket or GeekHack, make a profit. Inflate the keycap market a little more.

God, I wish I could short artisans.

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>>58225957
RGB at that price point might be hard to get with Cherry switches if that's what you want, as most of them are around 120~150 USD. Corsair is decent if you're fine with the design and don't plan on getting custom keycaps, specially if you can get it for cheap, but I'd say Cooler Master is a better alternative for a similar price. Under $100 the only RGB keyboards you can find are chink ones with either Kaihl or Gateron switches, and there's more info about them in the OP, but they're not bad, and Gateron is even better in some cases. If you're fine with a 60% keyboard, which IMO is enough for the stuff you play, the Anne Pro is RGB and is about $80.

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>>58226137
someone needs to make clack counterfeits and flood the market

K3KC is doing great work but i would like to see perfect replicas flood ebay
the geekhack meltdown would be fantastic

>bought Ducky One TKL
>going to unbox it fully thinking there's no backlight
>reread the box
>"Ducky One RGB TKL"
>oh

So what are the differences between this and the Ducky Shine 5? Lighting?

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>>58226157
Ehh I don't think I would need no customized keycap so Corsair and Cooler Master is on my mind ATM, I'll give the Anne pro alook as well, thanks for the recommendation!

Also I haven't seen a mouse thread as well, so maybe I was hoping to upgrade my mouse, it's a Logitech Hyperion G402, any price range is fine. I'm also a wrist player as well so that's kinda annoying for me to miss my shots...

>>58226395
Shine is only for full size keyboards and has a gamer aesthetic

>>58225340
massdrop let me change my address, pretty abruptly too. worked out fine.

about to contact them again soon about changing another order as well

>>58214554
>>58214650
Another thing I liked about the EZ bundle was the accessories it came with, like the adjustable mounting that you can use to give your keyboard an outward angle, for example.

>>58226541
Nice, so I guess I'm not missing anything then. Thanks.

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>>58226520
Those are both good, and the difference is mostly looks, so anything you decide to get is nice.

As for mice, I've always been a wrist player for my entire life too, but this year I've decided to start using low sensitivities and aim more with my arm, and I've improved a LOT. I also mainly just play Titanfall 2, and tried a Deathadder, Steelseries Rival and a G502 with it, and the G502 is my favorite. If you want something similar to the G402 you have but with more really good extras, it's a good pick, otherwise I'd say a G403, which is currently one of the best mice out there.

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Look what came today!

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>>58227394
Unicomp SSK when?

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>>58226786
Oooh sweet, I'll give that a look as well, very useful, and people say 4chan is evil...... Pssh.... Thanks anon, happy gaming and a new years! I took a screenshot for future reference of what you recommend, have a lovely day anon!

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>>58227706
How about you kill yourself you dumb fuckin weeb

In all seriousness tho Corsair has these LED issues in their keyboards, which they claimed they fixed on their newer models, but those are expensive. I'd advise to stick away from the older corsair stuff. Anything made in 2016 should be fine. You can do a google search and see what I mean

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This is rice.

Anybody have any hands on experience with the Type Heaven? The pink one is cute.

>>58228343
Have you heard the sound it makes when you type on it?
As bad as the Realforce RGB.

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Iam a hardcore gamer :)

>>58228572

Realforce RGB sounds great, better than 87U and 104U. Switches feel tighter too.

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Thread reminder:
If you are not using a Model M, or F, you are not using a mechanical keyboard.

Are there any allright low-profile, small, wireless keyboards? I don't really like the cooler master thing I use now.

Doesn't even have to be mechanical desu.

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>>58228666
I hate to shit on your parade gramps, but he model M is just an over complicated rubber dome. The model Fs are truly mechanical, but I can't stand the awkward layout

>>58228666
>666
Thanks for the tip, commie satan.

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>>58228835
>but he model M is just an over complicated rubber dome.
No it isn't.

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>>58228860
meant to say that its a membrane keyboard, but the point still stands

>>58228835
Its buckling spring. Same as the F.

Why is it that no one else makes a buckling spring except the shitty unicomp clones?

>>58228886
Sure. The flipper mechanism is essentially the same as the model F though.

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>>58228886
Neon negro

>>58228892
Model F doesn't use membrane.

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>>58228934
Did you bolt mod yours?

>>58228985
No. I have two dead Model Ms that had water spilled on them. I kinda want to replace the plastic rivets with machine screws, but the two taps I need, and bolt hardware is kinda expensive. $40. So they are just spare parts right now.

>>58228899
In the model F the flippers are bigger and made of metal. They are essentially the same, but they feel different. Also the spring they use is much lighter

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>>58229021
You could always use them for practice I guess

>>58228985
What does the bolt mod do?

>>58229094
the plastic rivets on the model M can easily rot away and separate the metal back plate from the flippers causing the switches to not work. All what you do is drill out the broken rivets and replace them with nuts and bolts. You don't even need to full disassemble the keyboard.

>>58228244
Is this the Anne Pro? I'm waiting for them to re-stock the switch I want to order one. Don't care much about LEDs, but it looks neat. As a sort of similar question, what are the color options related to on Banggood? There's either black or white. Is that the keycaps, the case, or both?

>>58229094
http://wiki.geekhack DOT org

/index.php?title=Modifications:IBM_Model_M:Nut_and_Bolt_Mod

I sold my first mech a while back and now I want one again.

>$100
>USA
>tactile gray's look neat, but I'm open to anything aside from blue/brown/red
>ISO preferred, but ANSI is okay I guess
>80%/TKL
>Preferred, white. Not mandatory especially with my budget in mind
>I previously had a CM QuickFire Rapid with blues and it was meh

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>>58229471
You could go for those Unicomp Model Ms, or a IBM if you can find one for cheap. They were designed to emulate the feel of a typewriter so they are very tactile. If you don't like the loud noise you can silence it by putting a rubberband inside the spring

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>>58229471
>>58229947
They also have options for a white case if you want

>>58213995
>whats a desk pad
Get one.

>>58229947
I'll look into those, thanks.

>>58230140
i would need a pencil board then as i write on my desk
I'm just going to get some 3m feet. I don't yet know which I will buy.

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>>58230289
If you want to buy 3M feet then get this:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/3M-Bumpon-protective-product-rubber-feet_60202282440.html

>>58225682
>Max nighthawk Pro
looks perfect but it's nowhere to be found in canada. I'll check if we have any retarded import fees and might just go for it if I can find a small discount to compensate for the USD/CAD rate.

>>58229447
Yeah, Anne Pro. If I didn't go for the Black Friday thing I would've probably gotten a black one, but this white one is good too.

Keycaps + Case yes. Switches are as you expect them, Gateron Red/Brown/Blues.

Shit these are clicky as fuck

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How much I'd love to put some nice thick PBT on one of these.

>>58230483
Does the slider match cherry cross stems?

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>>58230492
yes
https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_dome_with_slider

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>>58230424
>3m
>chiner

>>58230466
I kinda wanted a black case with white caps, but I'm not sure if they can do that. Might try getting in touch. Still, any of the options should be fine, and it looks pretty nice, specially for the price. What switch are you using? Blues? I plan on picking up one with Reds and use as a secondary keyboard to my TKL with MX blues.

WhiteFox with gateron clears just shipped. Can't wait to be a part of the meme.

>tfw it probably wont be anywhere near as nice as your hhkb ;_;

>>58230663
At least it won't have the spots on the bottom right and left.

Ducky one TLK RGB or Coolermaster Masterkey Pro S RGB (both with MX Blues) ?

>>58230434
>>58223112
Decided to go with the Masterkeys Pro S or L but I set a price alert to try and get a better deal since all I can get is a shitty MIR discount.

What's the price decay like for mech keyboards? This one is slowly going on a year old. Will I get good deals in the near future or should I just go for it now?

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I'm not very good at soldering
Also still waiting for those diodes

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>>58231135

>>58220234
acer switches are not linear my man
they're clicky

http://massdrop.com/buy/dasher-and-dancer-sa-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

Which one do you guys like better? Dasher or Dancer?

getting my first mechanical tomorrow (MK disco, white keys)

who makes the absolute best PBT keys that are compatible with lighting?

>>58212519
>big ass Q button
what's that?

>>58232003
Looks like volume control

>>58231311
clicky is when a switch makes noise on the downstroke
linear is when the force changes like a straight line, as in MX Red
tactile is what you are thinking of

>>58226395
been considering picking that one up. how is it?

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Browsing for over a year and still can't find "the one"

Was very close to buying a Leopold FC750 but chickened out.

Decided I would just go HHKB but I can't try one anywhere and anons saying it's a meme have scared me away.

Thought I might just get a Corsair because at the very least they would probably have good support despite the RGB being obnoxious.

Tried a mech in a store that was really clicky and hated it and it made me question if even wanted one.

I fucking hate this.

>>58226395
Does that have key rollover?

>>58228593
what board is this

>>58232003
>>58232023
Looked it up.
>"A Q button: activates the Das Keyboard Q software when pressed, volume knob when turned"
Hurray. A keyboard with built in propieritary software. It was looking perfect as well.

>>58232078
Leopold FC750 with browns, twerp. HHKB is a meme

>>58228666
idc, that board looks ugly anyways

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are these just memes or are they actually really good

>>58232040
the fuck are you talking about m8?
I know the difference between linear, tactile and clicky
And Acer switches are clicky for sure

>>58232336
>are they actually really good
Yes. Just don't overpay for an SSK.

>>58232336
typing on one right now
it's like really interacting with your computer

>>58230483
>>58230529
Aftermarket caps don't work very well in my experience. The inside of the keycaps have to be just the right shape for the domes to spring back correctly.

is the DSA Sublimated Keycap Set any good?

>>58232078
I waited and waited to buy a Novatouch and they discontinued the motherfucker. Now I stare at the spot on my desk where my keyboard should have been and input text using only pure hatred.

>>58232122
filco majestouch 2 tkl + tai hao miami iso set
changed the cable aswell.

any images with gsf colored caps?

>>58232184
What about the 660m though? It looks so nice...

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>>58228657
ive prayed to every deity hoping that 55g tkl version in the works.

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Loving them function keys on the left.

>>58231135
woulda looked cleaner if you used one wire per instead of cutting up shorter wires for each terminal. Where the hell did you get that plate? Please don't tell me you hacked up an AEK.

Just bought my first mechanical, a Rosewill RK-9000V2 with Cherry Brown switches, and love the feel of it. Running into a strange problem.

The keyboard utilizes either PS2 or USB. I opted for PS2 for the unlimited key rollover. Works great, except when I reboot, my OS (Windows 7 Ultimate x64) won't recognize it until I unplug and replug it. Also, it resets my settings (like key repeat and delay) each time I do that.

Anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this, or even where to start looking?

>>58213460
Guess I should take apart my old one and clean it up. It's been collecting dust for years since rollover is a joke on it.

>>58233668
but why? Or do you just never hit F11 or F12? What are you doing that makes the left hand function keys work for you?

>>58234167
Also, if it matters, my old shitty Dell keyboard I replaced used PS2 also. Didn't have this issue with that one.

>>58231894
Neither, both fugly.

Plus I already have two sets of Godspeed I'm waiting for.

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>>58212519
why shouldn't i buy this ?

>>58234545
Oh hey, I have that as my junk keyboard.

You should buy it, as long as you don't pay more than $5 for it.

>>58234167
>>58234419
Anybody have a suggestion?

>>58234167
I have problems like that with a Pok3r. They started when the drivers updated automatically and now I don't know how to fix it.

>>58234592
So you're just unplugging and replugging each time?

>>58234609
I have to disconnect and reconnect multiple times to get it to work.

>>58234233
I don't use F keys to begin with unless they're used on a rebound numpad for macros.

>>58234563
where can i get this for under 5 $

>>58234663
Thrift shop?

>buy aek2
>get usb adb adapter for more than I payed for the keyboard
>turns out the particular adapter doesn't work with the aek model keyboards
specifically
>have to buy a second, more expensive adapter to get the keyboard working
Fuck this stupid ancient keyboard obsession of mine. At least I'm not interested in fucking artisan keycaps,

>>58234200
You have an industrial ssk?

>>58235282
No, but I have two vintage model m's more or less in mint condition.

They're the comfiest shit ever, but rollover is trash.

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Got my first mechanical keyboard for Christmas, a Tomoko full sized keyboad with blues. I mostly like it, but the spacebar makes a thunk noise when it comes back up and it is really irritating. Since it is my first one, I'm not sure if that is normal or not.

Typing on it is nice, but playing games is kind of annoying with all the clicking and clacking.

Where can I get a keyboard with Cherry MX Super Black's?

>>58235347
China

daskeyboard or korsair with browns?

They both have nice media controls I need

Had a novatouch for awhile, want to try something else, fc660c or hhkb?

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mine almost looks the same. MX browns

I want to get rid of it though

>>58235916
is meant for >>58212696

>>58235867
Which layout do you like more?
I liked the HHKB's more so I bought it.

>>58236024
well now that I looked into both of them I definately want the fc660c. But god damn $300 CAD for a keyboard.

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>>58234545
>>58214642
I have this keyboard and love it (since it's the only one I've been using the past ~2 years coming back to PCs) but the numpad makes it too big/long.

Any recommendations for a replacement? TKL/60. I dunno all this switch stuff.

>>58236693
Do you want loud or quiet?

If loud, buy anything with Cherry MX blues. Lots of brands make them.

If quiet, buy a Leopold 750R with silent reds.

>>58236748
I'm more concerned about the feel/response of the keys. I keep reading some switches cause accidental typing errors.

With this keyboard you have to push all the way down for the key the activate are browns like that?

>>58236830
No. All Cherry MX switches have additional travel after the actuation point. Usually there's 4mm total travel and they actuate at about 2mm. Clears have a very noticeable tactile bump near the actuation point. Blues and greens have an even more noticeable bump and click. Gaterons copy the Cherry designs and are therefore nearly interchangeable. Alps-family switches follow similar rules. You've come to the right place.

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>>58235916
>>58235934
Going to sell it to buy something newer?

>>58236969
sell it, I've had the filco for years, bought it like 6 years ago when I found out about mechanical keyboards on /g/, I don't even use the keyboard anymore. I bought the keycaps thinking it would make me want to use it, but nah. I want to get a fc660c.

whats a good price for an IBM Model M?

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>Budget
$40-$50 or less of possible
>Location
U. S.
>Preferred switch type
Brown, maybe blue, I don't like the clicking too loud
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100% preferably but 80% would do
>Backlight
Would be cool but low budget so idk
>Previous/current keyboards
Use a daskeyboard with brown switches at work but it sometimes won't respond and the light would be out unless I unplug it and plug it back in or restart my pc, it does this for other pcs too

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>>58236969
Why is it that you /k/ cucks always have to put a gun in every damn picture you take?

>>58237039
>$40-$50 or less of possible
>U. S.
>100% preferably
That's rough buddy. Look up the Team Wolf Zhuque and see if you like that.

>>58237039
I think I've seen 100% Tomokos, look into them
I know TKL tomokos are about $30, not sure about 100% though

>>58237067
it's $60 but looks nice I'll think about it
>>58237082
Alright thanks

>>58236892
So basically they all respond the same, only difference is sound/slight feel?

>>58237157
No, there are huge variations in feel, even between switches that are nominally equivalent but made by different manufacturers. For example, Gateron browns are well known to feel smoother and more tactile than Cherry browns, even though one is a clone of the other.

The one thing you can rely on, though, is that Cherry switches (and most mechanical switches in general) only have to be pressed about halfway down to register a keystroke.

>>58237060
u mad poofag

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What's a good mechanical Keyboard for gaming? Coming from a Razer BW Chroma

>Price range
Any
>Loc
USA
>Switch
Don't have experience with any switches besides Razers green ones, Not a fan of how loud they are. Any I guess.
>Form
Full or TKL I think i'd prefer TKL though
>Backlight
Yes please
>Prev. Current Keyboard
Razer Blackwidow Chroma

Side note can anyone tell me what pic related is?

>>58237060
why do you always have to be upset at peoples hobbies? dont you have a safe room to get to?

where can a noob get to try all the switches in canada? All I could find was those shit ass Romer-G switches from logitech at staples.

>>58236830
You probably won't find what you're looking for in Cherry MX, as all of them activate at ~2mm while what you have activates at ~4mm; you have to "bottom out" for it to work.
This applies to almost any mechanical keyboard.
Keep in mind that you will probably not have issue with accidental actuations/activations once you learn it well enough.
If I were you, I'd buy a keyboard without worrying about "accidental typing errors."
For a first mechanical keyboard this isn't too bad or costly.
https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Water-Resistant-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483076237&sr=8-1&keywords=tomoko
Keep in mind that it is loud, but not too much worse than the keyboard you pictured.

>>58237321
Canadacomputers should have a few boards you could try. That or get a switch tester.

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>>58237211
That keyboard in your pic is the KMAC ii. Its a korean custom that is no longer made.
As for keyboard recomendations try silent reds
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=&switch=153&size=&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on
Anything Leopold makes is a solid choice

>>58237350
I'd like a discussion in here.
Also, new thread.
>>58237353
>>58237353
>>58237353

>>58237358
A discussion about Filco vs Leopold.
I would choose Leopold simply because of their Topre boards.

>>58237358
We still have about 5 hours before the thread 404s

>>58237350
>>58237364
What's the difference between Filco and Leopold again? Costar vs Cherry-type stabilizers (or w/e they're called)?

Personally I love Filco's costar-style stabilizers. The cherry-style stabilizers always make it feel like the shift button is harder to press because of it, plus you're missing the godly sound the metal stabilizer bars make when they hit the caps

>>58237350
Shame it doesn't have lighting.. looked really nice

>>58237379
I don't know much about the specifics but I do know that Leopold has those Topre boards.
SC2 pro playres like them too.
>>58237368
I assumed there were no sages :P

Guys, I received a Corsair K70 for christmas.

D-Did I get a meme keyboard?

>>58238120
did it have RGB?
for just a little more you couldve gotten a Filco or Leopold

>>58235706
Neither, program your own media control layer in qmk for a diy keyboard.

>>58214963
if your fingers weren't fat you wouldn't care so much.

also, if you're curious about your shitty thrift store keyboard, you could always take the keycaps off. or, you know, use google. you fucking idiot.

>>58217476
if you like how the keyboard looks but don't like the red leds, there are plenty of options in the same price range with rgb or no leds that look similar and will probably be built better.

Is this a good blue switch keyboard?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U3LM0TU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483108634&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tesoro+excalibur+spectrum&dpPl=1&dpID=41-1fw8NjBL&ref=plSrch