/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

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second for premium ABS meme

>>59358189
I have the full size with greens. It was my first mech and it bailed me out of mushy rubber dome meme hell, and it's solid as fuck. I replaced the keycaps with SA stuff, though.

>Location (continent at least)
Canada
>Preferred switch type
Buckling spring
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
No
>Previous/current keyboards
Logitech w/ mx browns

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5th for chink shit

>>59359677
Budget is $70CAD

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How come y'all don't link to subsequent threads in old threads in this general?

>>59358908
>hmm I kinda want a new mechanical keyboard after my old Steelseries 7g broke
>cool a mechanical keyboard thread
>it's all fucking RGB, minimalistic, special snowflake designer keyboads

for fuck sake

>>59359709
so what kind of special snowflake keyboard are you looking for anon?

>>59359677
>>59359693
get a used model M on Canadian ebay

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>>59359709
calm your tits. Only three keyboards have been posted so far, and you haven't even seen the worst

>>59359295
That set is hideous with its rainbow colored icon mods.

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>>59357170
>>59357196
>>59357210

That's a pretty cancer. I got rid of the G4ymer sticker on mine and added pbt keycaps, but besides that, it'll always be Corsair shit.

Just get a Tada68 or Anne Pro like everyone else.

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best keyboard coming through

>>59360150
>blues
yuck

thingken about buying the "EagleTec KG010-N"

i just want a nice cheap keyboard that doesn't look like it fell out of optimus primes asshole

What's the jailhouse blues meme? Are they supposed to feel like ergoclears with less travel?

>>59360150
This is good content

>>59358908
Linear switches are the truth.

>>59359705
he probably just copy and pasted the previous OP in full

i would imagine this is babby's first general for a lot of people here

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>>59360407

Looking for a sub 18" cherry mx red mechanical keyboard under $200. All I do is game. I'd like back lighting, it doesn't have to be RGB though.

Any recommends?

>>59359709
7g was a fucking masterpiece. Shame Steelseries went to complete shit since then.

>>59359709

>RGB
>minimalistic

pick one

>>59360428
Any tkl keyboard made by Cooler Master or Ducky

Are there any lightweight clicky switches on the market?

>>59360668
yes

>>59360668
no

>>59360668
Blues are the lightest clicky switches at 50g to actuate and 65g to bottom out. That's 5g heavier than reds and browns, which are the lightest, though obviously not clicky.

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>>59358908
Yo nigger faggots. I found this SA keyset for cheap??

The GB is hosted by zFrontier and I am doubting it's legitimacy. I wish I had money.

https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/sa-max-ashen

>>59361233
It's MaxKey, a Chinese company that bought SP's old SA moulds for doubleshot ABS. They even have the same SHIF T legend problem.

Quality is pretty good, same as SP (apart from the couple of bad legends) but much cheaper.

Where can I get an ISO 60%er? Fuckers are sold out everywhere and fuck building a nerd or something

captcha: longo roado

How often should I clean my key caps?

>>59362291
Before you sell and whenever you have girls coming over

>>59360421
why would you remove the macro cluster? Its the only good feature of the k95

why are there no good 96 key mechs

>>59363899
make one, faggot

ID for these caps?

Also this >>59362206, but I would build.

>>59363931
Those look like blanks, anon.

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>>59363951
Shit

>>59363931
<-

>>59363960
SA Calm Depths

>>59363963
Much appreciated, thanks!

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>>59363899
Plum makes a cheap one, but it looks like shit compared to a ZZ96 or RS96

>>59363899
What would a good 96-key be then, if the ZZ96, RS96, AMJ96, B.fake 96, Duck Lightsaver and Kira aren't good?

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>>59364124
>tfw ZZ96 will never be available to purchase again

Would I be a retard if I bought MX Silent switches for my next build?

Do Gateron make something similar (as far as noise goes)?

>>59364291
They do make quiet switches
check out zealPC

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Just a quick question, are all cherry stabilizers terrible? I've been making mistakes using my right shift because it's harder to press than normal keys.

This is my first mechanical keyboard. Could it just be a larger disparity than usual because I (this I was lower case before I noticed) decided to get gateron reds?

As an aside, I don't feel comfortable commenting on how good this particular board is since I have zero frame of reference but it's obviously miles better than my old cheap keyboard. The keycaps are objectively poor because the bottom part gets almost no backlighting through the key which is especially bad on the number keys since only the symbols get backlighting. This issue is resolved in their cherry mx-only revision I think.

How much would a quality TKL keycap set cost on average to solve this? I only wanted to ask about the stabilizers but I may as well ask about that too.

>>59364615
Stabilizer power rankings.
Clipped cherry pcb mount stabs>costar stabs>cherry pcb mount stabs>power gap>cherry plate mount stabs.
For whatever reason I found the cherry stabs of my Leopold 750r feel much smoother and lighter than they did on other boards I have tried.

>>59364171
it had a massdrop group buy like a month ago

>>59364615
Legit Cherry or Cherry-like? The Chinese Cherry-like stabilisers are pretty universally terrible, but legit ones are pretty good once clipped.

>>59364936
Any easy way to tell? They seem to be plate mounted from what I can tell. This is the keyboard - https://www.amazon.com/Rantopad-MXX-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B01B7I384S/

>>59364935
fugg

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Convince me not to do it.
I need a non-obnoxious keyboard for work. I love my RF87 but I'm using it at home right now.

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Any cheaper chinky alternative to the Zealencio silencing clips?

>>59366732
qmx clips for pcb mounted switches

>>59366779
Hm. That's gonna suck cause my keyboards have plate-mounted switches. I'll keep it mind, though, thank you.

>>59366831
they were supposed come out with a plate mount version around christmas but I guess it's taking them longer than expected

>>59366843
Interesting, I didn't know this. I'll keep an eye out for when they'll drop, hopefully soon. Thanks!

Someone is the last thread said I could get a TADA68 on TaoBao for $60 + shipping.

What switches are on the TADA any way?

>>59367070
From China, Gateron, from Originative, Gateron or Mod.

>>59367070
Gateron Red/Brown/Blue/Black.

taobao/item/537653557670.htm

best keycaps for a black pok3r? Also why are anything that aren't blanks super expensive, any reasonably priced japanese/kana keycaps as well?

>>59366690
I have one modded with 55g switches. I wouldn't exactly call it quiet, but it is a great keyboard.

>Budget
~£100, flexible
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
not sure, something that isn't too loud
>Layout
Not picky, will side with ANSI for customibilty options
>Form factor
Preferably TKL, but could manage a full key
>Backlight
Couldn't give a shit
>Previous/current keyboards
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 400

I'm looking for a nice introductory keyboard to replace a greasy old piece of crap. Was looking at Ducky and Filco but not sure what is best, especially quality wise, for a UK buyer

>>59368883
>any reasonably priced japanese/kana keycaps as well?
yeah Enjoy PBT has some for around 80 bucks in thicc cherry profile dye-sub PBT
Though if you want you can just go on aliexpress and get any laser etched PBT keycap set you like. They usually sell for around 30-40 bucks

>>59369224
Filco is overpriced for what it offers. Go with Leopold or Ducky instead

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/RK61-mini-portable-mechanical-keyboard-wireless-bluetooth-kailh-mx-blue-switch-gaming-keyboard-multi-color-LED/32461550109.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6_10065_10068_433_434_10136_10137_10138_10060_10062_10056_10055_10054_302_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10050_10107_10051_10106_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10078_10079_10073_10070_10122_10123_10120_10126_6000000_10124-10120,searchweb201603_4,afswitch_1_afChannel,ppcSwitch_5,single_sort_0_default&btsid=d7dbf5bd-7321-4844-ace0-2b713cb8ab51&algo_expid=69007159-e930-4a21-89af-f01dafb78110-0&algo_pvid=69007159-e930-4a21-89af-f01dafb78110

Is this a good keyboard for its price?

>>59369246
how are these keycaps worth $80, that's insane, $30-$40 is even pushing it...

>>59369288
how about this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SANATIZE-YOUR-LINKS-YOU-NIGGER/32461550109.html

next time tho don't post links like that. Just stop at the html

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>>59369325
$80 is a fair price for a niche product

just be glad you don't have a topre keyboard

>>59369333
okay thanks
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FUCK-CIA-NIGGERS/32461550109.html
so what about this keyboard?

>>59369364
I feel like if I spend tha tmuch on keycaps though i'll regret it

Do mechanical keyboards usually work for Linux?

>>59369434
funny thing is that most of the custom ones you see in this thread only work reliably on linux

>>59369414
pretty gud, tho you can get it cheaper here
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=rk61&brand=&switch=&size=&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on

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>>59369425
you won't. After getting thicc PBT keycaps I can never go back to ABS.

>>59369538
i mean the pbt keycaps on the pok3r are already pretty good, but I just want something that looks a little nicer but I don't want to pay $80+ dollars for something that offers no better function than the caps it came with

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>>59369538
Are """artisan""" keycaps just an unrecognised area of money laundering...?

>>59358908
Ordered an ultimate hacking keyboard, redpill me on my shit decision. Also are browns actually as bad as people say or is that yet another meme?

MOD-H switches are heaven. I have to get an aluminum case on this and it could be endgame when the GMK plum drop goes out.

>>59370144
Browns are very nice for not making your coworkers hate you.

>>59370188
Bullshit man, these browns are loud. I gotta get o-rings to not annoy my roommates.

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>>59369585
If you want Japanese keycaps then that's what its gonna cost. Other wise just get blank PBT keycaps for 20 bucks and pretend that you have a Japanese keyboard

>Budget
$100
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Blues
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
80%
>Backlight
No
>Previous/current keyboards
No mech keyboards

>>59371194
Ducky One TKL
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=&brand=1&switch=3&size=Tenkeyless&led=&capmat=&capprint=&model=&availability=in_stock_pre&show_kb=off&show_kb=on&show_acc=off&show_acc=on

keyboards with similar design to Apple Keyboard?

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>>59371599
just get an apple extended keyboard for 40 bucks on ebay, though you need an adapter so that it can work with a modern PC

>>59370177
Just ordered the switches, or did they finally ship out their Tada68s?

<$50 best options

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>>59371791
tomoko

>>59371650
bro aek is not $40 on ebay stop saying that. the adapter is discontinued and is expensive as fuck.

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this picture makes me want to cry

>>59371962
you can make an adapter for around 20 bucks

>>59370177
Nice ay they, I've got MOD-L in my MiniVan but I'm going either MOD-SH or 72g Zealio in the Filco I'm rebuilding

>>59364670
You forgot the best of them all, screw in pcb mount stabilizers. Zeal makes some but there are also regular ones you can find which don't cost a small fortune.

>>59369224
bump again, i'm still struggling to find anything in the UK well, it seems like the stocks for most of the previous decent sites have diminished hugely since last time I was browsing.

Does anyone know how Varmilo are meant to be?

>>59372792
leopold and duckys are both good. you could ask candykeys and mykeyboard.eu when they'll restock their leopolds because they both seem outof stock on them

>>59372792
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?path=mechanical%20keyboards

just fill out the filters and pick one you like

Are unicomps model m copies any good?
Kinda want to try one out.

>>59373090
they are pretty good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-vRZth7SI

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>>59373090
>mfw i type on mine first thing in the morning

>>59373090
they arent copies, anon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iku9EKtKZLg
>average /mkg/ poster

But seriously, how is the Dell KB212 as far as membrane keyboards go? I just ordered one for $8 (w/ free shipping, Dell has to be losing money on this) because I'm kind of tired of my mechanical keyboard.

>>59364052
what keyboard is this? / Caps?

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>>59373823
zz96 with DSA Quartz, tho I wouldn't buy anything from SP due to their shoddy quality with misaligned keycaps, unless pic related doesn't bother you then I guess you can buy some of their key sets

what's the most clean looking keyboard I can get for under $70?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/royal-glam-marble-wrist-rest-massdrop-exclusive

Thoughts?

>>59374375
GH60

>>59374379
There's autism, and then there's $50 marble wrist rest autism.
I can't even imagine that being comfortable.

>>59374375
Does it have to be mechanical?

>>59373876
Eh, it's only the PBT sets like Granite and Quartz that have that problem, they can do ABS fine.

>>59360428
Ducky Zero's probably your best bet. Filco, Leopold, and KUL have better build quality if you can do without the backlighting.

>>59359692
what other keyboards have this layout? I'd vastly prefer this over a standard 60

>>59376828
Lots. RS68, TADA68, Smart68, Sentraq 65, Exent, RAMA M65-A, Pendula, etc

>>59376863
The thing is more than half of those keyboards have giant borders. RS68, tata68, and smart 68 seem good though.

>buy first ever non-shit keyboard (model M) after feeling how it types
>throw out old 5$ keyboard
>assume model M PS/2 cable will fit into PS/2 slot
>it doesn't
>now need super special USB adapter from amazon for 10 dollars because regular ones don't work apparently
>currently typing this with onscreen keyboard + mouse
Fuck my life

GENTOO MEN, costar stabs vs cherry stabs???

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>>59378338
yes.

>>59378338
Lubed costar is by far the smoothest in my opinion, but I like cherry stabs because changing keycaps is easy.

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>>59377366
Also, r8 this slick-ass replacement keycap

How do I design a programmable PCB or one that you can just solder a teensy onto?

I am wanting to mod my Pok3r with Cherry Clears into a Gateron switch based keyboard. Gaterons because of the transparent switch base.

Can someone recommend me a decent switch, similar in feel to Cherry Clears? Based on your own experience rather than using a comparison table.

>>59379703
Zealios or Mod tactiles.

Otherwise just take your cherry clear stems and put them in the Gateron housings.

>>59379756
>Otherwise just take your cherry clear stems and put them in the Gateron housings.
That could be an idea.

I literally just need the Cherry Clears to be inside a transparent, light-scattering casing. While I can do as you suggested, and I may, I am not opposed to trying alternate branded switches and save me the time of modifying every single cherry.

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I'm thinking of handwiring a custom keyboard.

How hard would it be to include 1 led for Capslock toggle indication?

>>59377366
>throw out old 5$ keyboard

your own fault for being dumb

Any idea where i could get Ducky One tkl with Nature white switches? I pre ordered from mechanicalkeyboards but they apperently didnt get enough of them.

>>59359705
nice new keyboard! oh, wait...

>>59369514
don't encourage the tripfag by replying

>>59379079
nice new keyboard! oh, wait...

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>>59379675
With PCB design software.

If you have to ask, you should probably start with finding out how a keyboard matrix works.

>>59380181
Not very difficult, TMK supports that kind of stuff.

The real question is, why the fuck do you even want capslock?

>>59381169
why would he not want capslock? It's useful.

>>59381230
What's the point of a key that's only good for typing in all caps

>>59381169
I know how keyboard matrixes work, but not how PCBs work.

>>59381269
what do you use the key spot for? I like it

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>>59381310
You use it for control

>>59381278
Then I'd suggest getting some pcb design software and getting familiar with it. You don't need to know a whole lot to design a keyboard matrix.

>>59381269
Shitposting on 4chan?

>>59381310
F24. I like having a key that's easily pressed by my pinky, hard to accidentally press (with a stepped cap) and isn't used for anything else to be my push-to-talk key for voice chat.

>>59381310
I have it bound to esc, nice for vim

WHICH BLUETOOTH OPTIONS ARE THERE?

SORRY, MY CAPS LOCK IS STUCK

>>59382428
Anne Pro
RK61
Majestouch Minila

>>59382428
Filco Convertible
Varmilo VB87
Drevo Calibur

anyone knows if this is any good?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/chink-dsa/32678368635.html

>>59384057
looks like shit, don't even have letters on them