/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

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first for video games, guns and tripfags without trips

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>3 variants of Model M in the post
>one SSK
>one full size ANSI
>one full size ISO
feels good man

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Have we decided that Topre is the true endgame yet?

>>58548265
>fullsize
>rgb
yea literally every other topre board besides that piece of trash could be considered end game

>>58548443
I like actual useful keyboards when I play video games.

>>58548516
I play videogames on my HHKB its not hard lol

>>58548533
That's nice. I have enough ingame modifiers to worry about. I can live without having to have modifiers just to use my keyboard's "F" keys.

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>>58548576
Just play games that don't require anything but WASD and some pinky modifiers

God I want blue switches but I can't afford anything right now. Next month...

I am also in this thread

>>58548777
whelp, trips don't lie I suppose

>>58548265
see >>58547947

>>58548987
Can't really use them for games, friend.

>>58548704
mx blues are crap
get any other clicky switch
buckling spring,white alps,futabas,space invaders, mx greens
anything but mx blues

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What do you think?

>>58549233
gotta love 80%. is that cthulhu? where did you buy the board?

>>58549252
Board is a novatouch with mx sliders. And yeah, those are cthullu key caps from hungr works studios.

The rest are gmk hyperfuse with cmyw mods

>>58548844
Listen to this guy, he's got double dubs

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>be me
>walk into my room like any other day
>see bare naked cup rubber lying on my desk
⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄

what do?

>>58550037
OwO whats this?

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>>58550197
those are topre switches

>>58548672
what keyboard is this?

>>58547629
Can I buy the hhkb 2 type s on Amazon? 20 dollars cheaper + prime shipping.

>>58550270
tada68

>>58550279
You can buy it on there. I don't know why you are asking us here

>>58550279
If you can wait and want unnecessary hassle you can import one from Japan and it'll be a little less costly.

>>58550292
Some years back some anon said not to get it on Amazon, forgot the reason.

>>58550337
it's cheaper if you import them from Japan

>>58550337
There's no warranty except the one Amazon offers if you buy there.
EK is the only shop in the US with it.

>>58550352
How would I go about that?

>>58550367
Ahh, that's good to know. I'll buy it from there. I had some issues with a KB from EK before and they sent me a new one.

>>58550373
amazon.co.jp
and a forwarding service like white rabbit express or tenso
>>58550406
Amazon might allow you to return the item if it's a defective one.
It would be difficult to return one from Amazon Japan though.

>>58549040
i sure as fuck can, but then again the games i play are things like ark, SMB, and dark souls

>>58550422
Thanks! I went with Amazon since 3 year warranty for 20 more vs 2 year on ek.

>>58550607
You can't even play FPSes without at least 6key rollover.

>>58550676
Thats not true. most rubber domes have 2kro and people don't have a problem with them. Also depending on how the matrix is laid out you can press certain combinations without a problem

>>58550676
how the fuck do you play an FPS while holding six keys + modifiers?

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My tactical watches caliber 32 with tactical NATOS

>>58550709
No people make do with them.
>>58550710
Pretty easy. 5 keys even more easy.

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>>58550890
my tactical baclava and very sharp knife

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>>58550918
looking at the membrane layout of the model M you can see that despite having 2kro you can still press the 5-6 buttons that most FPS games need.

Besides what keys are you talking about. As you can see 2kro is just fine

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>>58550950
looks comfy and safe

>>58550975
WASD
Reload hot key
Crouch/prone hot key
Mic hot key
That's 4-5 keys right there you can hit all at once. A 6th key can easily be added.

Another example that I admit is shit but you can make the argument for fat fingering all that too. That could involve more keys.

>>58551098
The only problem I see is that you can't move forward with W then reload and talk at the same time, unless you reload first then push to talk, or if you bind push to talk somewhere else then it wont be an issue anymore. Otherwise if you look at the matrix everything else is fine

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>>58550890
>>58550950
My tactical Filco with hair trigger browns and nepalese toy caps.

>>58551155
Or just get a Topre keyboard and not worry about it. Full nkro

>>58551205
if i wanted rubberdomes ill just get an old one with nkro

>>58551242
Really trolled my britches in a bunch there.

Anyone know of where I can get ISO UK + Cyrillic keys for my Pok3r? The best thing I've found is a G80-1800LPCRB-0 and removing the keys... but that's shit, tbqh.

Is it bad practice to dab soldering lead from on top onto the board/pin? Seen that given as advice to not overheat transparent Zealios.

Also am I supposed to use any kind of special solder?

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>>58551326
Group buys like XDA and Rebirth have those options and they only costed like 60 bucks, but those are gone and never coming back as they were only there for a single run. Sorry m8 better luck next time, although GMK Yuri is dropping soon™

I need a backlit keyboard for low-light hideogames, should I get a quiet mechanical or just grab whatever membrane's on sale at logitechstop?

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>>58551407
develop muscle memory

>>58551407
depends on your budget. You can get full size mechanical keyboards with a back light and decent keycaps for like less then 60 bucks

>>58551425
My muscle memory is keyed to my XPS 13 so I occasionally need to look down when I'm using a full-size keyboard.

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>>58551384
>GMK Yuri
That has fucked me right off. Would be perfect (considering what little is available) but I'd have to choose between Cyrillic or Latin.

mfw

>>58551436
Yeah, 60-80 would be about what I'd want to spend. Got any reccs as to specific manufacturers or models?

>>58551477
You can go after chink brands like magiforce which come with a variery of gateron or cherry switche. There is also Kahua and E-Element if you want a corsair knock off

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>got a nice blue UK filco majestouch cherry blue switches

>want a minimal mac keyboard because of how elegant and minimalistic it looks

Am I a fag?

>>58551477
cant go wrong with magiforce senpai

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>>58551695
do you like willies?

>>58551775
Yes but I'm not homo.

I'd love that wireless mac keyboard with mechanical switches.

>>58550950
Looks like the filco otaku, I almost got one but my typing and key memorization is crap, I'd have to keep googling where the less-used keys were.

m'lady

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steampunk-Keyboard-wood-effect-/222375632278?hash=item33c69edd96:g:xDAAAOSwHnFVr7X6

I was reading the faq and the red and brown switches seem pretty similar. Is it just personal preference as to which you prefer? I actually don't mind the feel of membrane keyboards, so I'm not likely to be particular about my first mechanical.

Red or Brown switches? I'm mostly an FPS gamer using a 60g force membrane keyboard. Does a tactile bump feel like a brand new iPhone home button?

>>58552283
no, it feels more like the power button on a core 1100

Does anyone have spares from the CMYK modifiers? Impossible to find without paying out the ass.

>>58552283
Reds hands down. Gonna be a bit to get used to and typing won't be as easy but you won't regret it.

>>58551477
I have a magicforce. The keyboard actually rivals some keyboards that are twice the price.

>>58552594
no warranty

>>58547629
>topre

Gay, my razr mech keyboard has a built in usb hub, audio and mic in jacks, programmable keys and backlit keys.

Get on my level jelly fags.

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good night /mkg/

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>>58552911
I don't like using passthroughs because of the lag associated with them.
That said, I wouldn't mind my HHKB having USB 3.1 passthrough and connect to the computer with USB-C. It would be nice for charging smart devices.

>>58552679
If you buy from amazon.com it's not an issue.
Might not be an issue if you get one from mechanicalkeyboards.com, but I haven't seen their return policy.

>>58552911
>audio and mic jacks
Yeah I bet Razer's bargain bin DAC and ADC in there are real high quality
>programmable
Actual programmable or "our garbage drivers let you make shitty macros that aren't saved to the keyboard, only locally or ~on the cloud~"
>backlit
Literally no-one cares about backlighting except idiots who care more about appearance than functionality

>>58551205
or i could have a good keyswitch and just press only two keys at a time

Topres are literally memes

I tried my manlet friends hhkb 60% and all they feel like are less shitty rubber domes

Explain how would you use these over a blues or browns without donning a fedora

>>58553833
whoa mate something riled you up?
how about you take a breather first correct the sentance, then get back to shitposting

>>58553875
No mate I'm just sharing my opinion on something and asking on someone else's perspective

Also my grammar was fine

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used TKL skull squadrons to play around with to my heart's content on my novatouch, and a pristine 100% complete skull squadron set (plus signature plastics thank you caps) for vanity shots. r8 me.

Does anyone know if the Unicomp keyboards that are repros of the model M are any good? I want a model M really bad but I'm not sure if it's better to just buy a new Unicomp or a used genuine one.

>>58554242
no experience with an actual model M (can't live without my windows key) but i use the endurapro at work and like it. if you can find either of em cheap i say go for it.

How's the clit on that thing?

>>58554262
Interesting. I'm looking at various models, was thinking of just a regular Ultra Classic, I don't need the clitmouse.

So here's the other one, PS2 or USB? What flavor is "better" and why? I'm hard pressed to find a clear answer to this one.

>>58554262
How's the clit on that thing?

>>58554242
I have one. Kind of bulky, but I like it.

I want to buy the mito canvas cap set, is anyone else thinking about it?

>>58553499
goodnight buddo

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anyone buy a vortex core?

>>58554914
>40% meme

No. Any less than 60% is needlessly inconveniencing yourself.

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I want my GMK Hydro.

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>>58554914
That thing is a joke.
The keycaps are dye-subbed and the case is anodized, fixing the issues with the regular pok3r.
But it's a 40%, and it's not even fully programmable.

>>58551695
>>>want a minimal mac keyboard because of how elegant and minimalistic it looks
I actually switched from Pok3r to Apple Al full-size keyboard. It's so fucking low to the desk that it doesn't trigger any RSI in my hands. Love it! Just fucking go for it.

>>58554914
No because shitty programing. Waiting on let's split parts gb. staring at icewind :(

>>58553893
Didn't we all already agree that switch preference is just that, preference. Some people prefer topre, some prefer gaterons (or mx, idk), etc. Topre has a quality of tactility that no MX switch has, and is only closely matched by some very rare alps. Whether or not you like that is up to you, but many people do. That's it. Let's be happy and friends, please.

>>58553513
Those keycaps are so nice. I got a chance to type on some at a meetup and they hug your fingers. Freaking awesome!

Anyone got one of those Cherry ML compact keyboards? How is it? Currently typing on MX reds and wondering if the ML switch is any better for typing. Since I still mostly type on laptops the short travel is actually a benefit.

>>58555674
Cherry ml switches feel like typing on wet newspaper. I would look forward to the gateron low profile switches.

>>58555687
Even compared to a rubber dome laptop keyboard?

Heh guys, what do you think of the Corsair k65 rgb w ith cherry speed?

>>58555724
It's good for gaming. Although honestly unless you do alot of hardcore stuff getting cheap chinese MX reds is usually the easier choice.

>>58555398
If you get RSI you're holding your hands wrong. Hands and arms should not touch the table.

>>58555808
Ok thanks, I could have it for the price of the red switch one

>>58549149
Don't listen to this guy. He's a major retard.

i need a tiny keyboard to throw in my backpack for traveling, but can't find anything cheap. plz help.

>Budget: ~$70, slightly stretchable
>Location: Norway
>Preferred switch type: Any tactile switch. Not Zorro, other knock-offs OK
>Layout: US ANSI is all OK
>Form factor: 60% or so
>Backlight: No fucks given, I'll turn it off anyways
>Previous/current keyboards: Magicforce 68, Ajazz ak33, 2x BlackWidows, K65, G710+

Best option so far seems to be another Magicforce, but I'd prefer a more narrow board.
Zorro switches suck so I'm not buying another ak33

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what stuff are you guys waiting for?
havent been on the forums for a while i have no idea what new stuff is coming out now

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>>58556466

>>58556484
i dont really know what that is but i like the color

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colorized my tada too

>>58548516
It's honestly not that hard to play vidya on a 60%, you just need to be able to bind your keys to the number keys and not care about pressing your function key every time you want to do a command.
Hell, you could even play vidya really easily on a 40%

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Quitting smoking gang, 3 days no cigs boys

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What bottom row options are expected of custom keyboards?
Do people actually use anything but standard?

>>58557462
i use non-standard when it lets me fit more keys than normal, ie: 65%, 75%, 96-key

>>58551364
Anyone?

>>58557494
If you were looking to buy a new keyboard, would you say the option to have extra keys in the bottom row would persuade you more than a board without?

I just want to find a Dell AT101 at a thrift store so I can toss my broken Razer trash keyboard. Maybe some day I can afford a Leopold TKL.

Alternatively, one of those USB thinkpad keyboards with a track point would be nice, but this is MKG not TPG...

seriously tho, it's just a fucking keyboard

>>58548265
I can't deal with not not bottoming out, it just doesn't feel good.

Explain two things for me:
How the fuck can you guys not want a numpad?
How the fuck can you guys want to not have F1-F12 buttons?

How does this in any way give you a better experience?
Since when did having a small ass keyboard for a desktop become popular? It's like using a goddamn cramped netbook keyboard.

>>58558139
>Since when did having a small ass keyboard for a desktop become popular?

it hasn't, the vast majority of people still use a full size keyboard, this niche isn't representative of everyone.

>>58558139
ergonomemes

I'd take a numpad but only if it was on the left side

lack of F buttons is usually something that comes with the layout unfortunately but I rarely use them anyway so having them on the function layer isn't a big deal

what keycaps should I get for my pok3r? no LEDs

I'm thinking PBT DSA blanks maybe, but they don't have to be blank, and the color is more important

>>58548704
>>58549149
>>58555871
actually I can second that mx greens are much better than blues

buckling springs aren't that much better imo, and I haven't tried the others he mentioned

>>58558139
I've been suffering from RSI a couple of years, so having a numpad is literally painful. Could take one on the left tho.
I rarely use F1-12 buttons so I never really care. Holding Fn the few times I need one isn't a huge deal

>>58558139
>How the fuck can you guys not want a numpad?
I never use it. It seems like it's only useful if you have a data entry job or something. All the keys on the numpad are duplicates from elsewhere on the keyboard but further from your home position. Also if you're right handed, omitting the numpad means you can put the mouse closer to the keyboard, which is better ergonomically.

>How the fuck can you guys want to not have F1-F12 buttons?
I rarely use these either. Most key shortcuts in programs I use are Ctrl+Letter or just plain letters.

>How does this in any way give you a better experience?
Putting these rarely-used keys on Fn layers is actually better because your hands don't have to stray far from their home position when you need to press them. It also frees up space on your desk. The HHKB, which is reasonably popular in these threads, takes these ideas to an extreme and puts quite a lot of keys on the Fn layer.

>Since when did having a small ass keyboard for a desktop become popular? It's like using a goddamn cramped netbook keyboard.
Not really. These have full-size keys and full travel, unlike laptop keyboards.

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goodmorning /mkg/

x)

are the white fc660c and black/grey any different other than color?

I got a Ducky Shine 4 long ago and I'm thinking on changing the keycaps to those blank translucent top ones. However I fear the brightness being too low and the end result looking meh with only the top half of the keycaps being lit. Is there any way to increase the brightness way further in case that happens?

>>58558139
>Since when did having a small ass keyboard for a desktop become popular? I
Blame IBM back in the 80s they made 60% and TKL keyboards

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oh boy more keycaps

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set

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Should I buy this caps?

>>58558995
i'm getting the set i posted above
that font is pretty aids

>>58559032
>that font is pretty aids
same thought
Betas and that looks good but overpriced.

>>58558621
There is an older 660c that was made in china and not worst korea. All the new ones are the same other than color.
>>58558992
Bahaus design is inspired by the jew's hatred for the goym and their desire to destroy and replace our cultures.

>>58556507
keycaps showing the vim movement bindings

>>58559154
cool

>>58559154
Meant to quote
>>58558995

>>58558139
Your fingers don't have to move as far on a 60% due to the function layer. It's actually quite comfy and I find myself missing it when using other keyboards that are bigger. Stuff like fn-backspace for delete and fn-u/fn-o for pageup and pagedown is so handy.

>>58559154
mine says made in china , inspected in japan. I just bought it

>>58559187
I guess i am full of shit then. I forgot the topre boards are handled differently than the rest of the Leopold line.

>>58559226
not sure how I feel about this fc660c. I had a novatouch like a year ago (but sold it) and loved it, but this fc660c feels heavier to type on. Maybe i'm just not used to it yet (only been using it for like 2 hours). I was using browns before this so maybe that's why it feels heavy.

LADS

I have bought the tomoko keyboard and it arrived.

THIS SHIT IS GREAT. I am very much enjoying this chinese keyboard. Top-quality, China #1.

GOOD keyboard. I recommend it.

>>58559241
I have seen a few people say the 45 g leopold topre domes feel like they are 50 g or 55 g for some reason.

>>58559267
nice
did you get one with blues?
have fun anon

>>58559319
yeah they feel heavy compared to my novatouch, I mean I'll get used to it and not really care about the difference, but it's giving me buyers remorse right now lol

Love the smaller layout, it's perfect imo. The white color is a nice change but I think I would've prefered the grey.

>Delivery for new keyboard a week late
>Fedex lost my package
>Found it 4 days later
>Now no tracking updates for 3 days again
>Lost it again

Why does Fedex suck so much at literally the only thing their company does?

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Damn that's a sexy RAMA render.

>>58549233
I think it's great that the RGBT community is fully accepted in these threads

>>58559488
>RGB
>When those are obviously CMYK

>>58559349
yes (that's the only one they have)

But yeah I got the tenkeyless, it's quite comfy honestly. I feel like this is an upgrade from my old chink keyboard twice the cost lol

>>58547629
I'm not surprised that a guy with hydrocephalus uses topre.

>>58559486
Oh look it's exactly the same shit with slightly less rounded bezels

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The only thing new in these renders are the keycaps.
The case is the same as it has always been...

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>>58559267
Now get some chink keycaps on aliexpress and you're set.

The only bad thing about the tomoko is the ugly ass cable and usb connector. Luckily it's easyly moddable.

>>58560216
You don't understand anon, the slightly smaller chamfer makes all the difference

Truly courageous

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>you will never know what it feels like to be upset that people like something that you don't

These renders are making me look forward to putting GMK Carbon on mine. Should be a nice enough match.

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>>58560273
ikr, at least I get to experience the opposite of that

>>58551326
Why is it shit? Those are pretty good pbt caps for barely any money if you get it for 20 bucks.
>>58560273
i like the keycaps, but the case looks like shit.

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How do I assign a Play/Pause button on my keyboard? It's fully programmable but I don't know where to start.

>>58560512
Start with finding out what keyboard you have

>>58560569
Red Scarf II+ Ver.b

>>58560580
Now use google. There's probably some gui tool for programming it. In the worst case you could just flash TMK/QMK to it, would be rather surprised if it doesn't use an atmega32u4

>>58560227
Idk what keycaps to buy

>>58560621
just look on aliexpress
pbt keycaps are nicer but usually more expensive
buy whatever you like the most and can afford

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Kinda cute.

>>58560621
I bought 2 sets of these and combined the colors.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Latest-Bi-color-Injection-Replacement-Keycaps-Backlighting-Legends-Gaming-Keycaps-set-for-all-mechanical-switch/32728969815.html

Are the 99 cent key cap pullers from ebay gud?

>>58548672
Where the hell can I actually get a tada68?

>>58560717
stop bein cheapo and buy wire pullers

>>58560717
who was the miserable that sold you a mech keyboard or keycaps without a free key puller?

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>>58553513
>>58555670
What kind of keycaps are those and where can I buy some?

>>58547685
Senpai your 3D prints don't look very good. You have beads and ooze everywhere. Try turning down your temperature, and if that doesn't work, using retract or faster moves.

>>58556562
Where did you get the board?

Newfriend here. Why are Tai-Hao so cheap? Should I?

>>58557976
Yeah, probably

However, more than that, I need full reprogramability now. Can't go back to not having it now that I've experienced how good it is

>>58560831
Taobao or Originative from what I can tell. Just ordered one from Taobao using an agent.

>>58560580
Tkg.io

>>58555837
>Hands and arms should not touch the table.
That sounds ridiculously tiring for anybody typing enough to care about keyboard types. I sit at a desk typing for most of my day (it's my job), I can't imagine hovering my wrists for such an extended period.

>>58561518
That's why you get a wrist rest and/or a chair with arms to help you keep your arms straight instead of hovering it.

>>58560580
Go to tkg.io

Put in layer data formatted like this

["F1","F2",{x:0.25,a:0},"Esc\n\n\n\n\n`",{c:"#ffac00",a:4},"!\n1",{c:"#008fb0"},"@\n2",{c:"#249c78"},"#\n3",{c:"#a89f8d"},"$\n4",{c:"#dca2c8"},"%\n5",{c:"#cccccc"},"^\n6","&\n7","*\n8","(\n9",")\n0","_\n-","+\n=",{w:2},"Backspace",{c:"#008fb0"},"~\n`"],

[{c:"#cccccc"},"F3","F4",{x:0.25,w:1.5},"Tab","Q","W","E","R","T","Y","U","I","O","P","{\n[","}\n]",{w:1.5},"|\n\\",{c:"#008fb0"},"del"],

[{c:"#cccccc"},"F5","F6",{x:0.25,w:1.75},"Caps Lock","A","S","D","F","G","H","J","K","L",":\n;","\"\n'",{w:2.25},"Enter",{c:"#008fb0"},"print"],

[{c:"#cccccc"},"F7","F8",{x:0.25,w:2.25},"Shift","Z","X","C","V","B","N","M","<\n,",">\n.","?\n/",{w:1.75},"RShift",{c:"#ffac00"},"↑",{c:"#008fb0"},"Fn1"],

[{c:"#cccccc"},"F9","F10",{x:0.25,w:1.25},"Ctrl",{w:1.25},"Win",{w:1.25},"Alt",{w:6.25},"Space","Ralt","","Rctrl",{c:"#ffac00"},"←","↓","→"]

Make sure any layer-switching fn keys you use are on both the layer they switch from and the layer they switch to

Use tkg.io's help page to see the codes for what you want

When ready, unplug board, plug back in while holding esc, hit the burn .eep button to flash your layout

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I'm looking for a new mechanical keyboard.

>Budget
I dunno, up to $150 I guess, preferrably around $50 though since I never keep things for more than one or two years.

>Requirements
Red switches, a comfortable wrist rest, a standard QWERTY layout (a numpad isn't useful to me though) without making the keys compact as dried cat turds.

>Other
Backlights, macro keys, shortcut functions etc are never used so I don't care if they're there or not as long as it doesn't increase the price. I just don't want a comfortable keyboard for games.

>>58562098
Oh, and I currently use a QPAD MK-50. I'd buy a new one but they've long since been in production. It's been the perfect keyboard though, but it's gotten over-used and over-abused, and I also can't be bothered to thoroughly clean it again.

>>58562121
>*out of production
fuk

>>58559486
is this a photography ?

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>>58560900
They are Realforce Hi-Pro keycaps. They require a donor board and are compatible with Topre stems.
For Cherry MX, there's the SA profile by SignaturePlastics I think.

>>58562346
It says right in the post it's a render, you mongoloid.

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SteelSeries Apex M500,

Has red switches and feels really nice.

>>58562683
is this a photography ?

>>58562346
is this a real life? is this just a fantasy?

>>58560854
Only mech board I have is a at101w that I got for free :(

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>>58562346
Have a shot from in IRL.

Lay it on me /mkg/

I need a small form factor budget keyboard.
My budget is $65 and I live in the US.

>>58563376
magicforce with gaterons

>>58563376
Either a Magicforce like the other anon recommended or a RK61.

>>58558992
Real quick quesiton.
>I'm an idiot
I followed the link, went to order and didn't know which set included the germanic keycaps. Which one is it?

>>58563613
Just scroll down nigga.

>Dieter Rams - $22.99

My step sis gave me a cooler master s as a birthday present dont know much about this stuff.
Is it any good?
Can i change the caps, if so any suggestions

>>58563827
You mean a MasterKeys S? It's pretty nice for what it is. And yes, you can change the keycaps. If you want, you can try backlit stuff like some of the PBT sets from Vortex to keep the legends lit, or check Aliexpress for some chink keycaps.

>>58563907
Thanks i do like it ill look around for caps are they universal?

>>58564014
They aren't universal, but the keyboard you have has a standard ANSI layout, which is the easiest one to find. Some sets do come with extra keycaps for ISO though, but you should check first. Really just check MechanicalKeyboards and AliExpress and most of the sets you find can fit just fine.

>>58564147
Ok thank you for the info

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Pok3r just came in today. Way sturdier than I thought it would be.

>>58558995
pretty expensive for dye sub chink caps

>>58563623
I said I was retarded. I didn't see the scrollbar on the side, but thank you, kind sir.

>>58560916
originative

>>58560273
I like it but you could drive a semi on that bezel jesus christ

>>58565231
>>58565246
The layout nigga. Are you blind?

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>>58565231
>>58565246

>>58560440
It's £100 in the UK... (£125?)

>>58560440
>>58565310
($125*)

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>>58564193
>pmags
>beta mags
>surefire mags
Dude.

>>58565808
What a shit build
>No special quarter circle lower
>Shit optic (lol Muh c-more is just as gud)
>Meme deflector
>Octane 9 gayness
>Homosexual approved stock
Christ, you make 9mm ar builds decidedly unsexy

>>58556466
cute akarin mat senpai. what keycaps are those?

>>58548265
At that rate, I'd rather have a HHKB

>>58565873
you sound like you dont know what your talking about m9

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I finished building my GH60 with Gateron Reds and everything just werks. Only thing is that they sent me the wrong keycao layout so I'm waiting for the missing keys to arrive. But damn does it feel good to type on.

>>58548672
Do you use that keyboard on the go? What switches do you have?

>>58561155
Get NPKC bruh

>>58560831
Taobao and use an agent if you can't speak Chinese
.
>>58560717
They'll get the job done I'm sure

>Budget
Under 50 USD
>Location (continent at least)
America
>Preferred switch type
Blue, I honestly don't care if it's knockoff MX switches, it'll be my first mech board so it's not like I'll notice the difference
>Layout
Definitely ANSI
>Form factor
Tenkeyless, I'd rather have a smaller board plus I never use the num pad anyways
>Backlight
Preferred

>>58566203
tomoko
https://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Mechanical-Keyboard-Water-Resistant-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2

So what keycaps would you /g/uys recommend for the pok3r? I kinda want a blank set with dark modifiers and white keys. Anything come to mind that isn't 100+?

Also, are individual keycaps expensive or hard to find? If I get the dark modifiers, I want \ to be dark too. I can't stand it otherwise.

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>>58566339
Memiami

>>58566339
The Dolch set with white keys on aliexpress

brown or red cherry

>>58566364
So people actually unironically use these keycaps? Genuine question

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>>58566388
yes. they are so popular they sell out whenever they come in stock and you can get keyboards with those keycaps pre-installed like the V100

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>>58565808
yeah i know you have nothing cool

How difficult is it to find keycaps for a TADA68? The right shift seems to be the only key that's different from the rest.

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>>58566831
the recent GMK sets have had all of the keys needed
the pg up and dn are the hardest it seems

>>58566852
>the pg up and dn are the hardest it seems
I'm considering getting blank caps, so I could probably just use any key from the same row for those two, right?

I'm considering picking up this set: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/NPKC-Black-Grey-mixed-Thick-PBT-104-87-61-Keycaps-OEM-Profile-Key-caps-For-MX/429151_32741729615.html
There's even an option for the 1.75u Shift, which is great. Might even get in touch with the chinks and see if they can get the dark ones for those two.

Thanks for the picture anon, looks great.

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>tfw chinkman hasn't approved my 5 star feedback yet

>>58567115
chinese new years celebrations are starting

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>>58567145
then where the fuck is my moon cake

Will I ever get used to cherry red switches? I wish I had gotten blue. I miss that clicky feeling from rubber domes. I ac cidentally spacebar all the time. Like that. I've had this cherry red board for 3 days now. It's my first mechanical.

>>58567288
If you don't like it return it. There are also heavier linear switches like blacks.

>>58567313
not >>58567288
but black are quite like reds right? and are cherry balck = gat blacks?

cause i wanna get a quite 60% for like class or someshit. is that cool or will i get bullied with my surface?

>>58567333
first gen surface :c

What sort of meme keyboard should I buy

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>>58566471
Stay noMG, noSBS and noForm1 in your shit state bruh

>104 key DSA profile PBT keycap sets are $140-$180 in the regular market
>chinks can make 104 key DSA profile PBT keycap sets and sell them for $32-$80
>However, they choose to make them in the most retarded colors

Why the fuck do they do this? If they made them in a decent color scheme, they'd dominate the market.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150-keys-PBT-Radium-vulture-Perfect-Arc-Spherical-Keycap-Cherry-MX-switch-keycaps-for-Wired-USB/32778090926.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.119.yFXjbM&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10000032_10000025_10000029_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10102_10000015_10096_10000018_10000019_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000009_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10037_10033_10032_10000044_10078_10079_10077_10073_429_10000035,searchweb201603_2,afswitch_4_afChannel,single_sort_3_price_desc&btsid=21f39581-dd67-4456-b014-66ff28b89949

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mechanical-keyboard-hc-keyboarded-translucidus-keyboarded-resin-keyboarded-personality-keyc-for-aps/32679203800.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.zBY5Pt&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10000032_10000025_10000029_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10102_10000015_10096_10000018_10000019_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000009_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10037_10033_10032_10000044_10078_10079_10077_10073_429_10000035-10033_10037,searchweb201603_2,afswitch_4_afChannel,single_sort_3_default&btsid=132210dd-57d1-408d-8d13-c68c573224f6

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>>58567492
HHKB

>>58567548
I would if I didn't use a normal keyboard for work.

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>>58567556
but HHKB is a normal keyboard

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my HHKB

>>58567548
>HHKB
You better mean the one with the superior japanese layout

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>>58567724
the Japanese layout does have its issues, but I guess if you need arrow keys then do go for it

>>58567764
Like what?

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>>58567779
mismatched legends and the awkward stagering

>>58567632
Any other brands that copy this design?

>>58567802
Hmm that is a good point.

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>>58567813
Korean customs

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>>58567724
I stopped using mine because it's less minimalist.
Miss the arrow keys a lot.
>>58567764
>>58567779
>>58567802
perfect diagram by me

>>58567867
What do you use now?

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HHK staggering

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All of your fancy ass 200$ keyboards got nothing on my decade old dell desu

Alright you guys are selling me on the non jap version.

The next question is how I rice it.

The real question is pok3r or HHKB.

>>58567956
neither. Get an Alps HHKB instead

>>58567288
What's wrong with them?

What keyboard did you have before?

>>58567894
They still make those

>>58567956
Good luck finding a pok3r if you want red cherry.

>>58567956
Honestly there isn't that much of a difference. You can just change the keylayout for caplocks to control. Main difference is the backspace.

Can someone compare the HHKB 2 type s to the unicomp 104?

I have the 104 and thinking of picking up a HHKB type s.

>>58568339
well they feel nothing a like if thats what your getting at

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>>58567492
HHKB

>>58567522
it's michigan dumbass
everything is legal

>>58567813
Poker Ⅱ

bought a 104ug
Aon't tell me how much I fucked up, I'd rather experience the regret first hand

>300 Grab Bags sold in 80 seconds. We are OUT OF STOCK!
>SP made $14,000 in a little over a minute selling their leftovers
>People were actually willing to pay $50 for random keycaps they probably won't use and a 1/30 chance of getting a $100 gift card

Black and gold keycaps

>>58569188
I have seen people claim they have bought enough grab bags to get a full matching set out of them. They could probably have bought a Korean custom with all the money they spent. Or they do those awful "vomit" designs where they throw a bunch of random mismatched keys on the board.

>>58549309
>hungr works studios
Hmm can't seem to find any keycaps for sale by them

>>58553570
>implying there's any electronics involved for the audio jacks.

derp harder

>>58566128
>>58561364
How do you tell which kind of switches and caps you are getting when you order from taobao? None of the options make sense.

>>58569489
holy shit they actually did just make the audio passthroughs 3.5mm extension cables, i didn't expect that level of competence from razer.

>>58569524
yup, I love it. As gaudy as it is I love being able to come home and plug my headphones from my phone quickly into my keyboard.

>>58569593
i like having headphones with a detachable cable for that, when i want to take them out i just unplug the boom mic cable from them and leave it on my desk, then plug the pure audio cable in to the headphones and whatever device i'm listening to

Is the HHKB Type S worth 100$ usd more over the regular version?

>>58569704
No.

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who is this semen demon

>>58570603
Tex yoda.

>>58570609
Is there any way to acquire one?

>>58570634
request it on massdrop, maybe they'll acknowledge the request in nine months, run a drop three months after that, and finally deliver it to you six months from the drop ending

>>58570634
Put a request in here:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-yoda?mode=guest_open

That or put up a WTB ad.

>>58570656
>>58570645
any recs on other mechanical keyboards with some sort of integrated pointing device?

>>58570681
lmao no

unless you diy it

>>58570681
there is this ultimate hacking keyboard thing, a split 60% with the option to attach a trackpoint module to the right half of the board for thumb use

https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/

never heard of anyone who uses one though

>>58570704
horrified and intrigued, thanks

>>58570681
unicomp endurapro

>"Oh my god you spent 200 dollars on a keyboard?"
>show them my HHKB2
>"Where are all the LEDs and colors anon?"

>>58568485
Where do you guys get spacebars for the HHKB? Are there any PBT ones?

>>58567546
>https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150-keys-PBT-Radium-vulture-Perfect-Arc-Spherical-Keycap-Cherry-MX-switch-keycaps-for-Wired-USB/32778090926.html
The black/yellow set is really nice actually. Not gonna bet 90$ to a chink keyset with no reviews though.

>>58569522
I know a bit of Chinese so that helps, I guess. In any case, a translator works well enough, just bear in mind that the switches are named differently in Chinese (e.g. mx white is milk switch, mx clear is white switch).

>>58569522
It's pretty clear when using Google Translate and then just remembering where each button is. Still, I know a bit of Japanese and some stuff is a bit similar, specially the switch color which is the most important, so most of it was easy to understand. Going from left to right, top to bottom on the Taobao page, the switch options (the ones without picture icons, those are cases, cables and wrist rests) are Black, Tea (Brown), Green and Red. All with white backlight.

Hi, I have a bunch of shit to get rid of.

Topre Realforce ALL 30g 10th Anniversary Edition ND31BS (1000 manufactured), used, $350
White Fox, first drop (1000 manufactured), Aria, 67g Zealios, ASSEMBLED $320
White Fox, second drop, True Fox, Gateron Clear, $250
92x 62g Zealios w/ 62g/65g/67g/78g tester pack, $80
HPE87 TKL MX Blue, brand new, $80
Filco Majestouch 2 TKL MX Blue JIS ISO, brand new, $100
Zhuque, gave it a test run otherwise new, $60
HHKB JP Type-S, used, $250
EnjoyPBT Valentine $70

I live in New Zealand, shipping is additional, fees are additional, Paypal only, prices are in USD. If interested, email me at vespene at gmail dot com

青is translated as green but is actually blue switch.

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>>58571515
Also, just a heads up, most of these are listed on local auction site Trademe. I've also advertised the White Fox keyboards on Massdrop but so far it's been a crapshoot. No, I will not make a Reddit account.

>>58571521
Yeah, my bad, I was just going off Google's translation and didn't check the original text, but you're right.

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Socks4bumplimit

Do people still use PS/2 interface?

>>58572131
Yes

>>58572131
no we all moved on to Lightning

don't you know it's designed by Apple and therefore superior

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>>58572116

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i-it's happening guys!

>tfw smash that motherfucking fn + 5 even tho i know it wont arrive till at least another 7 hours

>>58570681
Do the mouse movement keys for qmk count as a pointing device?

Should I get 62g or 65g zeals?

>>58573576
You should get Cherry clears

>>58573631
I've heard their actuation force is like double of that of the browns I'm using now and I really don't want a tiring switch. It's why I don't really like Topre that much; I get tired typing on it (which isn't related to the actuation force but that you can't really not bottom them out).

>>58559526
Cmyw you nerd

test

someone make a new thread

>>58573646
You heard wrong, clear actuation force is 55g, bottom out force is 90g.

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Got myself a Magicforce today and it'll be my first mechanical keyboard.

How much is my life about to change /mkg/?
Will I become as autistic as the rest of you and start spending 100+ dollars on keyboards after this due to inability to go back to anything less?

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>>58574327
yeah sure

>>58574327
eh, maybe

>>58562098
>>58562098
>>58562098

>>58567956
You wait for the RAMA designed Cherry board with HHKB layout that is fully programmable

>>58574424
isnt there already the duck viper?

>>58574327
Not much, you got the cheapest kb with probably kailh switches

>>58574424
https://geekwhack.org/index.php?topic=86279.0

basically the same shit

>>58574327
Time to start browsing AliExpress and TaoBao for keycaps

>>58555344
whats this keyboard?

>>58557372
Keep it up man

>>58557372
good shit nigga

>>58574327
you pretty much got the high end kb under 100. I hope you got the gateron or atleast cherrys witches, 60~70$ ones

start browsing ali express/tao bao for key caps cause the oem magic force keycap's font is complete shit and an eyesore to look at.just threw mine away yesterday

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>>58557372

>>58573646
Have you tried a really light Topre, such as the ALL30g variant?

>>58575967
Nope, I only tried 45g. Something about the switch just feels tiring to me. I don't typically bottom out my strokes so maybe that's why. With Topre it feels like I'm forced to do it.

>>58576069
Yes, because Topre is pretty much designed for bottoming out. If you don't like that, try a different switch - nothing wrong with that.

good bye

>>58575244
Tada68