/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

the keys that not all keycap sets include are the 1u right alt, fn, right ctrl, and 1.75u right shift.

also the right hand side del, pageup, pagedn, end, but if you're not too picky about the rows or if you get blank keycaps or if you get keycaps in an unsculpted profile they won't be a problem.

these sets include the 1.75u right shift and the del, pageup, pagedn, end in the correct rows (the normal home key is already in the correct row):

(also has colored 1u bottom row keys as optional extras)
>https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Mechanical-keyboard-pbt-keyboarded-a-large-black-keyboard-keyboarded/2230037_32740037614.html

>https://www.aliexpress.com/item/double-shot-pbt-keycap-cherry-profile-rainbow-cap-for-mx-usb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-5-5/32799680240.html

they also include the 5.5u spacebar which fits noppoo choc mini (see >>60277227 >>60277248) but drevo gramr uses a normal 6.25u spacebar which pretty much all keycap sets include

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nth for getting a 65% and then making a numpad to go with it

>>60309478
The difference in number of rows between a 60 or 65 and a standard standalone numpad bothers me

>>60309522
they both have 5 rows?

>>60309478
>putting it on the right
way to invalidate the entire point of compact keyboards

>>60309547
>implying he can't move it wherever he wants or remove it entirely when not in use

>>60309539
Because he made one like that, I don't have a 3d printer or the money to have a case made for a custom five row numpad.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/magicforce-82-key-mechanical-keyboard
magicforce 82. if anyone wants to join the drop.

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>>60309569
oh. but it seems 5 row numpads are fairly common

>>60309399

Help a Technologically Retarded Faggot out!

About to buy this: https://www.amazon.com/James-Donkey-Mechanical-Blue-Programmable/dp/B01N49NWBP?tag=b3J7sB2xVOf2-20&th=1

(James Donkey Mechanical Keyboard) with Brown switches since I type a lot and game very little. Is this a good deal?

>>60309674
looks good, especially for the price. gateron browns are great. if you want you can get thick pbt keycaps to replace the stock keycaps and it'll be really great.

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>>60309569
I could 3D print the parts for you and ship them, I don't even care for charging you for the material since it's dirt cheap, you'd just have to cover the shipping.

>>60309547
But that's where my spacemouse is

>>60309704

thanks for the fast response mate, ima cop this beauty then

>>60309705
Maybe someday, for now I'm gonna see how well I like the 75% with attached numpad and 1800 layouts before making any more keyboard purchases

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>>60309804
Post pics

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>>60309831
Here's the keycaps resting on top of the case and pcb while I wait for switches to arrive

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>>60309906
So, is that EnjoyPBT or is that GMK?

I have a feeling it's neither

>>60309955
not him, but it looks like enjoyPBT valentine

>>60291689
has anyone built up a mechanical keyboard from scratch? I mean, doing the handwire, putting the usb controller, etc...

>>60309955
Other anon's right, EnjoyPBT Valentine. Feels super nice and it was only $90 for an ultra-compatible set that covers anything from a Minila up to this

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>>60310164
Yes

>>60310064
>>60310168
Cheers, wasn't aware that valentine had miami alphas too

>>60310238
It's just my shitty phone camera, they're pure white.

>>60310365
What

Having seen them before, I'm inclined to believe you, but looking at that picture I have some serious trouble believing you. What phone do you have?

>>60310447
Huawei GR5, gimped AusDM ver.

Anyone know where the Welfare96 is on Taobao? Fuck groupbuys, charge more than a proxy and take longer.

>>60309462
Thank you very much dude, you're awesome.

Are any of these special snowflake reddit switches (Zealio, MOD, ergo clear) really worth it?

Also, how do Gateron switches compare to Cherry MX?

>>60312127
>reddit switches

oh do fuck off.

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>>60312127
We have an official guide about this

>>60312274
>brown is useless
Stop reading here.

>>60312252

They really are reddit switches, as is this whole hobby. Professionals have typed away for years before gamers and hipsters rediscovered mechanical keyboards and started special-snowflakeing every miniscule detail while pretending it matters.

There are regular ass people out there who type a lot better than you. They often don't give a flying fuck about what they're using and if they do care, their wishlist does not include obscure modified switches which somehow invariably end up in rooms filled with anime figurines or lying in the grass being photomodels for vapid fucking cunts who think showing off their purchases online is a legitimate hobby.

>>60312337
so you going to fuck off or what?

>>60312320
gateron browns are approved

>>60312386
Never try Gateron switches but nothing wrong with Cherry MX brown.

>>60312274
what are the switches in the bottom right?

i have a board with matias quiet click in them and i like them, but its still not very tactile. it may sound like blasphemy but i like the almost binary action on cheaper keyboards. there is resistance til you apply enough pressure and then you get very little travel and you know immediately that the key has been pressed.

are there any mechanical switches with that much of a tactile response? where there is no need to bottom out the key because its super clear when youve hit it?

Is there such a thing as an ML tester? I want to give it a go before investing a lot of time and money into a custom keyboard.

>>60309399
My next Keyboard might be mechanical but I want it to be quiet. I can hear my friends keyboards through walls.

Someone told me Browns were really quiet?

>>60312750
>Someone told me Browns were really quiet?

I don't know, did they?

>>60312274
they all look the same

>>60312750
they're quieter than some but they're still louder than rubberdomes

Browns are literal shit.

>>60312779
they're okay but they feel like linears compared to my jewlios

>>60309399
Found a cm firestorm TKL with browns at goodwill for 5 dollars been using every day since, now i just need to find some nice keycaps

>>60312831
massdrop sometimes has decent sets. they have a custom set of dolch miami up right now that is pretty sweet. i got a full set of green on white and white on green from them last year.

you can get them on aliexpress as well.

>>60312889
i saw the Miami ones they look great i just dont feel like waiting 4 months for them to arrive, though i may change my mind

>>60312750
Browns are quiet but if you bottom out it make some noise. You should brought it with O-ring.

>>60312991 i got it for 5$ so i was very happy, i ordered some o rings off ebay waiting fro them to come

so who's gonna give me a blowjob

>>60313508
why don't you make a mechanical keyboard masturbatory device. the keys wrap around your dick and you feel the keycap texture and the switch actuation against your dick

>>60312386
Gateron blues suck?

>>60312274
>shits on buckling spring

That's how I know this is wrong

>>60312516
Tried both, I actually think Gateron Browns are nicer and definitely cheaper, but Cherry Clears are better than both.

>>60312533
MOD tacticle switches. https://originative.co/products/mod-switch

>>60313885
>MOD

thanks, i grabbed a test kit. they sound good.

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My ideal keyboard is the K95 RGB Platinum, yes I know it's ricer shit that you probably hate but please read below

>Budget
~$150
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Brown, Red, I don't really know. I haven't owned a mechanical keyboard since the mid-90s. The K95 RGB Platinum has Cherry MX Speed, how's that rate on the switch chart for gaming? Brown too.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100% + 5-6 extra macro keys
>Backlight
Optional; my girlfriend sometimes uses it and she thinks it's pretty. Beyond that, I don't have use. Still no big deal to pay a little extra, though.
>Previous/current keyboards
Saitek Eclipse II

>>60313885
>Cherry Clears
Too heavy.

>>60312274
what about how cherry updated their molds to be smoother that gats?

>>60314505
Weakling.

>>60312274
You're right, most millionaires will use rubber dome. But not Topre.

>>60315170
Yet to actually be seen in any production boards.

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Budget: $230
Location: EU
Switch: Cherry MX Brown
Layout: US
80% ‒ Tenkeyless
No LEDs

Currently using das keyboard model s ultimate with cherry mx browns. Bezzles could be smaller and level with the underside of the keys to make it easier to clean, and the numpad is getting in the way of my mouse placement.

Something like the Vortex Pok3r plus function- and navigation keys would be ideal.

Any ideas?

>>60314487
I know there are a few keyboards that have extra keys over the num pad like ducky and cooler master. I also think klictro has something similar as well.

>>60313885
buckling springs are overrated
t. model m user

>>60315569
>Bezzles could be smaller and level with the underside of the keys to make it easier to clean, and the numpad is getting in the way of my mouse placement.
fullsize fags BTFO

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>>60315569
There is an 80% magicforce on massdrop right now, which also comes with the superior gateron browns

>>60316178
I don't get 80% boards. How often do people use F1-F12 keys? Dedicated Esc is okay, but it seems like a waste of a row.

>>60316284
>i only use my pc to browse 4chan and reddit

Why do you people have to be such massive faggots? "Artisan keycaps". Is "artisan" really the word you want to use for a bunch of plastic skulls?

Don't you sound like a fag to yourself?

>>60316357
that's a geekhack thing no one here is into that shit

>>60316284
>a waste of a row

Vast majority of the planet does just fine with full sized keyboards and never considers that other layouts even exist. But here you are advocating row frugality like it remotely fucking matters to anyone. And no, pretending that it matters so you can live out a bullshit fantasy where you're some sort of professional with special needs does not count as something that matters.

>>60316284
I bind universal music commands to my f keys, except f11 because fullscreen is comfy

>>60316284
I use F5 and F6 pretty frequently, then F10 and F11 in a shit game I play.

The only mechanical keyboard I've owned (and still use today) is the Razer Blackwidow. I have one of the original ones with proper Cherry blues, not Razer switches. I like the keyboard; but it's too large with it's xbox huge bezel, macro keys I don't use, and numpad I don't need.

What keyboard would you recommend under $200 CAD with Cherry Blue switches and tenkeyless?

>>60316476
>it's too large with it's xbox huge bezel, macro keys I don't use, and numpad I don't need
fullsize fags BTFO again

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Can I get an opinion on the Steelseries M500? It seems like a pretty decent full-sized mechanical keyboard on a budget. Everything else I've managed to find for that price has that gross gaymur design.

>>60316357
sounds like you're just jealous. Tho just so you know these keycaps sell for like 30-50 bucks depedning in how complex it is. Its the scalpers who sell them for $500

>>60316476

You're talking like there's something inherently "proper" to cherries. I've tried one of the newer Razer keyboards that feature their own Kalih made switches and liked it better than any common cherry offering.

I've got an old Chicony with ancient cherry blues that I like better than what they are like now. They are slightly lighter with less stubborn actuation. Some would swear by that, but if it didn't say "cherry" on the switch, they'd pretend it's a bad thing.

Cherry worship is entry level, you gotta get over that.

>>60316476
since you are canadian, why not buy a canadian mechanical keyboard. there is one thing you canucks do better then the germans, and that is proper tactility.

>>60316520
I'm jealous of expensive cars, big houses, good food and some other things. Plastic skulls, monkeys and dongs - not so much. "Artisan" is just a fag word usually used by flannel wearing beardo nu males (used to call them hipsters, but people are so sick of hipsters they groan at the word itself).

>>60312274
whats the difference between the blue switch in "too loud and not very tactile", the blue switch in "chink shit, little kids made these in factories", the one in "pretty good tbqh senpai" and the one in "overpriced memes[...]"

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>>60316512
for $99 you can get a Ducky One with doubleshot PBT keycaps, steel construction, and programmable macros with function layer mapping. Personally I'd skip the backlight, and go for dye-sub version.

>>60316564
you can even get razer greens separately for a custom build

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/For-rezer-shaft-mechanical-keyboard-shaft-for-green-shaft-mechanical-keyboard-shaft/2230037_32746332556.html

>>60316627

now hol' up

does that say 30 bucks per switch or am I imagining shit?

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Will some modern cherry keycaps be compatible with this chicony old key board? I would like to change the layout to US. It has cherry blue I might want to keep using

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>>60316607
well you've come to the wrong place to bitch about them. No one here actually takes geekwhack seriously and we're all meming

>>60316653
$30 for 65 switches

>>60316658
yes, except for that enter, delete, and bottom row modifiers. Everything else is standard

>>60316571
Because I haven't been in the market for a keyboard for half a decade and wasn't aware Canada made keyboards now

>>60316714
Canada has made their own mechanical switches since the end of 2012 I believe. They are superior clones of simplified alps, but not as good as complicated alps.

>>60316658
need 7u spacebar, big ass enter, 1u backspace, 1u key next to backspace, 1.5u ctrl x2, 1.5u alt x2

>>60316658

Funny you should post that, I mentioned my own several posts back. I'm assuming this is the KB-5191. This one is a kinder surprise deal where you never know which switches you're gonna get. Some indeed came with blues, like yours and mine.

Yes, they will be compatible with modern keycaps. However, you can't just order a modern ANSI set and call it a day. With this layout, you'll have two problems:

Ctrl and Alt are 1.5 sized, as opposed to the modern ANSI 1.25.

Big ass enter key -- just forget finding a keycap for this. However, you can get a modern 2.25 enter and put a dummy 1.5 above it so there's no unsightly hole.

As long as you get that sorted, you're good.

>>60316789

Also forgot to mention: you'll need a 7u spacebar. These are a bit rare, I'm looking for one myself.

>>60316658
>>60316802
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/13-Keys-OEM-Profile-White-Thick-PBT-Blank-Additional-Keycap-Supplement-Keycap-Special-Keycap-Set-Key/32643881365.html

>>60316833

Thanks man, but I have a special snowflake situation here because I'm looking for DSA blanks. Also, I still didn't decide on a color scheme. I intend to completely gut this thing and to replace the shell.

>>60316178
are gateron blues worth getting on the magicforce?

>>60316711
>>60316772
>>60316789
Thank you. Last time I posted about the chicony got nothing. I'm planning on using an arduino or similar device as a 5 pin to usb "adaptor. Windows/cmd key missing will be a problem. The hack might even add a remap for that

I also purchased a Rantopad MXX and will wait to test it before getting any keycaps. Had read it has thin abs keycaps. They will prolly be fine for me l, never used a mechanical before.

>>60316945

You did use your chicony though, didn't you. I mean, it's a mechanical keyboard.

You don't actually need anything fancy to get it working. Just a AT to PS/2 adapter and then a PS/2 to USB adapter if you don't have a PS/2 output on your motherboard.

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>>60316945
There is this one keycap set that actually covers all your nonstandard keys, but its expensive and in DSA profile. It costs $140 for everything in the pic.

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>>60317019
I lost the at adapter after some time without using it because the layout and the lack of Windows key bothered me :/. Also couldn't use it on osx cause apple doesn't support ps/2. (Hackintosh/windows dual boot)
Forgive that just found the at adapter
Anyway will miss the cmd key

>>60317126

Thanks for that, but for that kind of money, I can just buy a new keyboard. The entire appeal to me is to get this one going with minimal investment. Though building a new case for it may end up fairly expensive.

did i do ok with my first buy?
ducky one TKL RGB, cherry mx blue

>>60317963
>TKL meme
>RGBT meme
>CLACK CLACK CLACK MEME
Well I'll give you 6 meme points out of 10.
See me after class

>>60318073
>clicc
>meme
Go away poo in loo.

hi i use a cherry mx-speed keyboard and i like it

>Budget
>Location (continent at least)
>Preferred switch type
Gateron Black
>Layout
ansi
>Form factor
tkl with a (as close as possible) matching seperate numpad
>Backlight
none
>Previous/current keyboards
ikbc new poker 2 with reds

Budget: $60-80
Location: Chile
Preferred switch type: Brown
Layout: US
Form factor: Tenkeyless preferred
Backlight: don't care
I need a keyboard with at least 10 key rollover for my korean rhythm games

>>60316714
Matias.ca

>>60316714
>>60318419
You can also get KBP keyboards with matias switches.

Is there a name for those blank keycaps with the letters printed on the underside? And does anyone know a place to buy them? I live in Canada by the way.

Need your help. Is there a mechanical keyboard available that is NOT all RGB or some gaming shit and has some extra, non-defined buttons added to customise through the Character Map application?

About to hop on the Magicforce meme train on massdrop but can't decide on a gateron switch, for multipurpose is brown going to be the best or could I go blue for the clicky aesthetic and still have it feel good for general use?

>>60318679
Browns just feel like reds with a grain of sand in them.

>>60318767
Hot, looks like I'm going with blues then

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>>60318767
That's absolute hogwash and you know it. Stop that.

>>60318442
This is a good option if you don't want ULTRA GLOSS AND FINGERPRINTS

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i bought an IBM Model M and a Poker 2

they are covered in dust, i only use the membrane I began with, Shit meme dont fall for jewish tricks

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>>60318814
>stop sharing factual information

>>60318898
Gateron browns actually have some tactility unlike Cherry.
Also while Gat's linears are their strong point their clicks are not so great

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>>60318898
There is a tactile bump in brown switches, no matter how much you dislike them, and there is obviously no sand or grittiness inside a greased, molded plastic assembly. It's impossible.

You're not even talking about the same manufacturer either, he's talking about Gateron and you're vomiting stale Cherry memes.

Don't be obtuse.

>>60318810
Don't get memed by these goofs, anon. Blues are annoying as fuck to anyone else in your house, and if you're trying to play quiet games, blues are probably going to get on YOUR nerves too. There's nothing wrong with brown, try them if you must.

>>60318952
>there is obviously no sand or grittiness inside a greased, molded plastic assembly. It's impossible.
Thanks for taking this literally.

>>60318952
just stick to posting guns with your keyboards. It's clear that your opinions on keyboards are trash, though judging from that pic I also shouldn't take any gun advice from you

>>60309674
Just fucking buy it already anon

>>60319009
anon did not say "like a grain of sand" he said there was a grain of sand in it and no tactile bump which is retarded

>>60313653

how about a game like typing of the dead that masturbates you:

>strao deviced to dick
>it starts jerking you off
>words start showing up on screen superimposed over porn
>the faster you type them the faster it jerks you off

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>>60319037
>resorting to straw man
Oh boy. I haven't expressed an opinion on browns, anon. I told anon not to listen to disreputable memesters and to try the switch for himself.

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Does /mkg/ approve of the

HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Cherry MX Blue)

https://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/keyboards/alloy-fps-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7915/hyperx-alloy-fps-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/index.html

The Bitcoin's gone up a whole lot and a local webshop that accepts it as payment is selling this. They don't appear to have any other interesting mechanical keyboards, it's mostly "Cooler master" and "Corsair" and I have the impression that those are garbage with a brand sticker on them.

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>>60319191
I was focusing about your mention of blues and not browns. You were factually incorrect about blues and that is why I labeled your opinions as trash. I've seen your posts a couple of times before and you always have that same filco with those shitty keycaps. Its clear now that you shouldn't be talking about keyboards. Though feel free to continue gun posting as that is the only thing you seem to be good at.

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>>60319277
I was factually incorrect about my opinion of blues being annoying to other people in a house?

So the room-mate I used to have, who used blue switches, didn't annoy me all day long, through two closed doors?

And the MX Blue Razor I had for a week and a half, which drove me to get rid of it after trying to be sneaky in first person shooters, wasn't annoying to me personally?

I didn't know that. Much appreciated, anon. :) I'll try to fix that in future posts.

>>60286658
what DIP settings does it emulate?
HHKB, Lite or Mac mode?

>>60319346
>two closed doors
Common man, I live in america too. Our houses aren't made from cardboard anymore. Stop with this meme

>>60319346
glad to see that we are now in agreement ;0)
tho really you do know gaymer brands like razer and corsair make their keyboards louder on purpose. You did know that? You really should stop giving advice about keyboards.

>>60312368
>>60312368

Not him but I got a solid chuckle out of this

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>>60319346
Jesus Christ cut your nails anon. I don't even wanna know how long they are.

>>60319346
>drove me to get rid of it after trying to be sneaky in first person shooters

wait a second are you saying that your opponents in first person shooters heard your keyboard through the internet?

Inexperienced mech keyboard user here, first keyboard was an 80% from WASD with cherry blues

How much do o-rings affect the feedback of blues? Love the feel of these switches, but I know I'm gonna catch shit at work for the sound

>>60319346
>Cz75 with rail
Why'd you have to go and ruin it?

>>60319497
Yes that's how loud they are. Why do you think reds are the preferred gaming switch.

>>60319527
clicks = way louder than footsteps anon

>>60319527
Orings aint gonna do shit for the sound of blues

>>60319803
the sound of bottoming out is much louder then the actuating mechanism. o-rings will help there
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx0Dzv-fjIw

>>60319803
>>60319803

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, sugar

>>60318898
>>60318952
Say I went with neither, are blacks or clears any good? Specifically Gaterons

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>>60319890
yes, much better then that cherry shit

>>60319872
>>60319803

Do the o-rings affect the tactile feedback of the blues? At least enough to notice?

>>60319897
not really, they do make the travel distance shorter depending on the thickness you get. you can also get thing o-rings then place multiple ones on there if you fine tune the travel distance to your liking/ Note that you can not make it shorter then 2mm, unless you get speed/silver switches

hey /mkg/

do you guys know which keycaps this keyboard from https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1754 ships with? the pictures show the old version, with the D key looking interrupted, but i heard they send the new version?

>>60319896
Cherry changed their tooling, this shit is outdated

>>60319896
Might go for those then... tried a friends browns today and I'm not impressed with the feel but after listening to blues I lost interest in those too so blacks seem to be the answer

>>60319925
show me a keyboard I can buy with them on there then. Oh wait its only been reported by a few sources om geekhack

>Order Status: Cancelled - Processor Cannot Verify Payment; Please Reorder with PayPal Account
>havent actually refunded me the money
thanks mechanicalkeyboards.com

>>60319976
It took them a week to refund mine.

>>60319963
you can build a keyboard right now with the new switches. switches with the new molds can be bought from kbd, mechanicalkeyboards, switchtop, fuck any place that sells cherry switches will probably have the new molds now

>>60320009
should i just order again with paypal or wait for the refund?

>>6032001
so you've got nothin. k thanks for wasting my time. won't even give you a (You)

>>60320047
In my case they had a system error that listed a keyboard in stock, when it wasn't. That's why it took them a week. Maybe for you it will be faster.

>>60319963
technically any board with the silent reds or silent blacks are using the new molds.

does anyone have a wasd v2? really looking at that

>>60312779
Get gud at typing

>>60313508
Let's get ;t on, mah brotha

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why oh why did the guy have to get a stick up his butt and stop offering the Atomic PCB?

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bump

Anyone knows where I can get a W keycap with 2 bumps (like the m800 from ss or the x6 by Microsoft) for cherry mx with back-lit pass through?

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has anyone tried the new Logitech G413
how was it?

>>60322592
Logitech never made a decent mechanical keyboard so no.

>>60318499
Side printed. Aliexpress?

>>60322706
Their G610/G710 were the only ones worth it. But even with that they are poop cuz non-standard bottom row.

>>60323200
And with no on-board memory, flashing the light in maximum brightness every time you boot your PC.

Better buy chink keyboards at this point.

What's the keyboard in OP's image?

>>60323673
noppoo choc mini, or plum84

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>>60318814
The moment you build up any speed typing, the tactile bump starts feeling like a grit of dirt, as if you were typing on dirty reds. Unless you type at 20 WPM, you'll blow right through the tactile bump when typing.

>>60323906
What switches are you using? Reds?

>>60323906
You only need the tactile feedback when you softly press the key, not when you typing at lighting speed. Larger bump only made your finger fatigue.

>grit of dirt
I like that feel than smooth linear bottom out.

>>60324216
Also the double tap, brown is the best.

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>>60324144
Gateron clears at home, cherry whites at work. I have a whole list of switches that I had my fingers on and I can tell you that out of all of them, browns have been the most disappointing so far.

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>>60319233
>HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
So do I just go ahead and buy this or not?

Tell me, /mkg/ do you approve?

And yeah I know blues are loud but I live alone and I probably won't be able to get a cute asian girlfriend any time soon since I live in Sweden and they are very few like that here.

So is it approved for buying?

>>60312533
>i have a board with matias quiet click in them and i like them, but its still not very tactile. it may sound like blasphemy but i like the almost binary action on cheaper keyboards. there is resistance til you apply enough pressure and then you get very little travel and you know immediately that the key has been pressed.

topre/hhkb does this mostly

went from cherry brown to matias quiet to hhkb type-s which is my favourite while trying greens/blacks/reds/buckling springs on the way

What's the best topre money can buy. Price is no worry

>>60324631
I'd say a realforce or a utron (the u has one of those extended bottoms idk how to make one)

is nick still around in these threads? that guy who got grass all over his hhkb

>>60319470
eww

>>60323673
noppoo choc mini with keycaps from kbdfans

>>60324647
it's a greek mu

>>60319233
cooler master is good actually. check the masterkeys pro boards especially

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>>60324669
He shows up every so often, though not very often

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feels good man

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done gone rusted my keyboard fellas :3

whachu thinkiiiiing?

>>60325441
Interesting, how'd you go about doing that?

>>60325446

I didn't, it's from plebbit. I'm just shocked that people go out of their way to dumb crap like this but are incapable of basic taste and color coordination.

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>>60325498
I dunno, I'm skeptical of rusting your plate like that, but I think it makes for a pretty nice aesthetic. The keycaps also fit well, I don't see what you're so shocked about.

>>60325530

The keycaps really don't fit well, it's jarring as fuck

Also, even if he found some that did, I don't imagine it would fit well into the rest of anyone's decor.

>>60325555
agreed. the rust doesn't go with the keycap colors imo

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Whenever I enter this general I always find the same meme-loving fucktards spamming the same shit again and again.

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>>60325555
>>60325583
I think they fit pretty well, the blue and white constrasts well with the colors of rust. Do you have any more pictures of it?

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>>60325656
Not them but I found another photo of the whole thing.

>>60325310
oh hey there long time no see, though you wont remember me.
how are the daily threads going here? and how is it going with you? working on special board or projects?

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>>60326220
The bezel's a bit too massive for my taste, but it does look nice.

>>60326259
Given the amount of conversations I've had here, I indeed don't remember you (unless you're the joker guy).

The threads here are business as usual, I'm doing fine, going to have copious amounts of time on my hands in the coming months, so you can expect to see some more custom boards. I finally finished that numpad (still have to smooth out the base, though maybe I'll just make some changes to the model while I'm at it.
Also in the process of making this board, it's going to be a birthday present, but I still have some time. Going to have a laser-cut and laser-etched metal plate on the top, a wooden centerpiece for the case, and a wooden bottom plate, possibly with another metal plate on the bottom.

>>60325656

Don't poke that color wheel at me. The pristine plastic of the keycaps is at odds with the rust. If he really wanted rust to work, he should have done it in the context of one of those obnoxious steampunk fake typewriter keyboards. But then he'd have a fake steampunk typewriter.

If you have to use rust for decoration purposes, it should be used as accent only, in combination with wood and metal.

>>60326325
>I indeed don't remember you

He clearly didn't even identify himself, you can't remember nothing.

>>60326325
>NerD board
Hooollyshit what a beast. looking amazing! I am a big gon nerd fan myself. they got my into making keyboards years ago. goodluck on the others and the free time looking forward on the updates


>(unless you're the joker guy)
thats not me, I rarely trolled people. I was mostly here for recognizing keyboards and their details and the worth and ofcourse showing pictures of my glorious realforce (oh and ofc talking with the daily people about projects and just stuff). but I havent been here consistent for over 8 months rarely I check from time to time. but planning to lurk some more and especially if you're posting your projects

>>60326447
even if I identified myself he wouldnt remember me its been months and wouldnt consider myself the recognizable even though the time I've put into things

>>60326325

Got any experience molding cases from PBT?

What do you guys think about this keyboard? Should I go for it?
https://aliexpress.com/store/product/James-Donkey-619-Mechanical-Keyboard-104key-MX-black-blue-switches-Backlight-Gaming-Keyboard-cool-lighting/2653196_32763838453.html

>>60326573
>molding cases from PBT
why would you want to do that

>>60326660
pbt is more resistant to wear than abs

but if you're going all custom you could probably figure out a nice design with metal instead of plastic

>>60326728
But a case is big and wont get repeated fingers typing on them so it is less likely to wear than keycaps would.
the reason why topre board come with abs spacebars is because pbt warps faster so its faster and easier (and cheaper ofc) to produce (matias made some good bucks out of this). if you want my advice on making a case out of pbt, take lots of time dont rush and try to keep it in shape till its cooled and solid or do it in

I know its more resistant and will get that ugly shine less fast its just less convenient to make for what its worth imo

well goodluck wished

>>60326660

I want keycaps and the chassis to be the exact same color.

>>60326834
fair enough

>>60309906
What board is this?

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Wish vortech or other decent PBT keycap maker would make a set of translucent grey caps. I got this set from eBay and while they are OK they could be thicker.

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Just got home from a visit to dad's house. Scored The Model M my dad stole from work that I used as through grade school and high school. Anyone make a case or something to protect it? Have a lot of sentimental value tied up in it and would like it to last.

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>>60326728
The other anon is right PBT is very hard to mold. That is why IBM made their cases for the model m out of PVC. Mine is from 1988, and it still looks brand new. Never had any issues with yellowing

>>60326921
Looks like one of those winkeyless ones

>>60327036

Just cut something out of cardboard and put it on top when you're not using it. You're making this more complicated than it needs to be.

>>60327036
Unicomp does. Just so you know if you need to service your model m, just go to unicomp and buy the parts, as they are the only ones that still make them.

>>60327059
It's not going to be my daily use board.

>>60327082
Thanks anon

>>60327110
>It's not going to be my daily use board.

Even easier, just put it in a box.

>>60327042

Maybe I'll just go the casual route and cut shit out of acrylic like everybody else.

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>>60326523
Thanks, probably going to make a gamepad next since I have some minor gripes with how a regular keyboard layout works out for gaymen. And probably a programmable macropad too.

You made keyboards?
Post pics.

>>60326573
I don't have any experience molding anything, but I've been curious about making keycaps. Thanks for one more thing to put on my list of things to do with my upcoming copious amounts of time

>>60327139
Don't worry anon. There are plenty of acetal based plastics that you can use.

Is there such a thing as a dedicated math keyboard?

>>60327172
No, cause its stupid. At my school math functions are done by programming in python. It makes things so much easier.

>>60326921
>>60327052
Yep, B.mini EX in all matte frosted acrylic

>>60327159
macropads are amazing fun and handy to have I recommend it totally! I use a goldtouch numpad for my texteditor as quick macros/functionspad and it saves so much time with stupid keybindings. begone rsi

and its a long story but I cant really post any pictures of whatever atm

Maltron vs kinesis

I really would love to get a maltron but kinesis seems superior
>buttons to switch layout to something like dvorak in seconds
easy for if you want to try and not buy based on layout
>macros can be stored into the keyboard
as I use emacs this isnt too important but outside of emacs it could be super useful
>easy quick key mapping
gaming or something stupid maybe?

Maltron wins in the way it looks (for me) atleast I think its look more comfortable but cant judge it since I havent tried it
>the keycaps are better
>more buttons
love that it has a numpad without it being in the way or adding extra space it just adds weight
>mouse option
not sure if its ergonomic and useful havent tried it but I wonder


someone who owns one of these board and tell me the advantages of it, what you like about it and if you would recommend it

if you own another ergonomic board feel free to share those opinions

>>60327638
learn to touch type

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>>60327638
>if you own another ergonomic board feel free to share those opinions

I have a TECK.

It's OK I guess. I don't really need fancy macros or changeable layouts, just comfortable enough typing.

>>60309478
I know I've seen this keycaps before, anybody know their name?

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>>60327802
They're EnjoyPBT caps, they in various styles and can be found on aliexpress

>>60327818
Thank you very much

>>60309399
I know this is a long shot but I'm looking for a decent wireless kb.

>Budget: any
>Location: UK
>Switch type: browns ideally
>60% ideally
>Don't care about colour/backlight/design/etc
>Trackpoint would be great but probably impossible
>Prefer non-bluetooth

Thanks.

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>>60328612
Filco Manila

Is there any sort of separate media control keyboard?

>>60328612
so you want a wireless keyboard without bluetooth. why?

>>60328612
>wireless kb
>non-bluetooth
what did he mean by this?

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>>60328907
>>60329037
maybe he meant detachable cable?

no idea. quite the fuck up.

Need an advice, here we go:
>$100/150
>Europe
>Whatever (first time buyer)
>American QWERTY
>TKL
>Backlight if possible
>CMSTORM

Also looking for a keyboard that let me switch keycaps. Don't want weird logos on my keys. I'm also into TKL-75% so pick whatever fits my needs the most

My €29 aliexpress keyboard is ready for pickup at the post office.

>>60329037
Probably wants something that runs on 2.4GHz and comes with a proprietary dongle like old wireless keyboards. God knows why.

>>60328643
I guess I can't escape the bluetooth meme. Thanks m8
>>60328907
>>60329037
>>60329375
Bluetooth is unreliable af and requires pairing.

>>60329433
what year are you in? 2010?

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Wow, something arrived.

>>60329481
The one when you plugged something in and it worked.

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What is it?

>>60329503
then why the fuck do you want wireless? you aren't making any sense

>>60329517
A dragon dildo?

>>60329569
It's for use in the living room/bedroom and odd projects.
So it needs to be wireless but not require fucking about to get it functional.

>>60329517
it's a filco, stop meming

>>60329375
bluetooth is 2.4 GHz tho

>>60329433
all wireless shit is more or less unreliable but bluetooth should be usable if the keyboard is decent and you don't try to stretch the distance between the keyboard and the dongle too much

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>>60329608
No, it's a Filco.

>>60329639

>>60329628
so just like modern Bluetooth.

>>60329671
Congrats.
>>60329672
>It's great as long as we ignore all the faults

>>60329712
it has the same faults as other wireless devices, so I really don't know what you trying to imply. The auto pair features are nice and the range is pretty good too.

>>60329712
people use bluetooth and wifi all the time with no major issues

>>60329628
If it's for use with multiple devices why do you want old school wireless that requires you to move a dongle between them, instead of a good Bluetooth board that can pair with three devices and switch between them with a key combo

>mfw chinese clone browns are better than cherry and gaterons
huh

>>60329929
gaterons are chinese clones

>>60329963
we need to go cheaper

>>60329671
>buying a Filco in 2017 when there are literally dozens of better boards that are cheaper with more features
i don't get it at all

>>60329975
The very same reason why people buy iPhone.

>>60329975
M-muh French azerty.

>>60330085
then get a ducky

>>60330103
It was pretty much the same price if not more expensive.

>>60330363
and it comes with better keycaps, and more features.

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thoughts on the noppoo blues?

>>60330777
they're good imo but i haven't tried cherry/gateron for a direct comparison. they have choc mini with cherry/gateron on aliexpress if you want to play it safe.

How do I learn to type?

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>>60331996
keybr.com

>>60332034
This image is stupid. Who presses the C key with their left middle finger while on home row? That's uncomfortable as fuck

Need full-size keyboard for work
Price not an issue
Good experience with browns in a majestouch 2, but might enjoy firmer keys.
Grateful for any recommendations

>>60332075
that's the standard way to touch type. it's completely fine if you're used to it and you angle your left hand correctly

The ducky Mini is back baby!
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2481

>>60332097
why not go for a keyboard with cherry mx clears? The Ducky family has a bunch of options.

>>60332131
>60%
>wide bezels
y tho

>>60332165
Thanks, poor availability of clears in my region, any idea how blacks would do for typing cf. browns?

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>>60332406
those bezels aren't wide, those are THICC.

>>60326220
It would look a lot better if the keys also had a old/used/rusted effect. The rust and clean keys are too opposite to work well together.

>>60332075
>>60332126
just "quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"ed 7-8 times and yeah, this chart is on point.

only time i look down at my keyboard is for the num row, somehow i just never internalized it but with my tada68 im forcing myself to learn.

>>60320883
subatomic which is the atomic minus one column is coming soon^tm

Is the MK Disco still worth getting or are there better options?

>>60332034
But that just work if you are writing on english, right?

>>60335041
it has language and layout settings and you can enter any text that you want to practice with

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Any heterosexual wise can help me with this?
I have a mechanical keyboard AULA SI-2012 (my keyboard has 87 keys, without leds, and is style ISO), and I would like to change their keycaps for keycaps kind classic, you know, white keys with black characters, to be more specific, I'm looking keycaps the most related with a Compaq SK-2800 (I love those keycaps)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/xl4AAOSwezVWvV0K/$_57.JPG

Anyway, someone can recommend to me web pages to buy cheap keycaps (not translucent) the most related with this criterion?
my actual budget is $50 dollars. I already was surfing on a lot web pages, searching, and I found this:

OEM profile ANSI 87 (TKL) Top printedPBT Keycap for Cherry switch
https://shopkey.doyustudio.com/002capc22

Cherry profile TKL(87 keys) Top printedPBT Keycap for Cherry switch
https://shopkey.doyustudio.com/002capb22

Now, these are my questions:

1. That's a good price?
2. I should to buy Cherry profile or OEM profile?
3. Someone has a pciture of those keycaps but with an angle different like this one?:
https://i.imgur.com/kn8u8Ui.png
4. If I buy those keycaps, I will have conflict with another keys than "ENTER" and "\|", I mean, I can't just put all the new keycaps and just keep those two keycaps from my original set of keyboard?
5.Someone has experience about shipping costs buying from Taiwan? I send an email to doyustudio, and they told me that the shipping cost will be around $8 dollars, that's a good price? I will not need to pay anything else?
6. Someone can tell me what kind of profile of keycaps has my AULA SI-2012?

does ducky one (tkl) rgb have led issues? i saw that the blue led version had people posting dead leds

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>>60335135
You can get keycaps that look like the ones you want from a used G80-3000 with lasered PBT keycaps.

>>60335275
And where I can get an cheap and used G80-3000?

>>60335138
I've been using one for a few months and it is fine

>>60335819
thanks <3

>>60335633
anywhere really. if you are in germany you can get g80s for 5 euros

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>>60309399
Model M Masterrace coming through.... lol

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Friendly reminder that 75% is the best layout.

Avoid Noppo choc mini with Noppoo switches though, they chatter horribly. I'm replacing my $90 imported choc mini with a fucking $40 drevo because of this.

What keycap set do you guys think will look nice on a board that looks just like pic related but has a black bezel?

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>>60336287
>Model F
Fixed

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motospeed-K40L-104-Keys-LED-Backlit-Mechanical-Keyboard-/112076332091?hash=item1a18451c3b:g:uA0AAOSwIgNXm8Iz
How good is this one?

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reminder that anyone considering cherry mx anything is getting memed hard

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>>60309399
What is a good mechanical replacement for the k120 Logitech keyboard?

I absolutely adore it's design, size, keystriking everything. But every mechanical keyboard I've looked into is absolutely shit tier. Some for "gaming" don't even have motherfucking numpads.

>>60336453
Researching looks like a dome keyboard, sorry 4 dat

>>60331996
ktouch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2VHmdO3dmA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-E-Element-Z-77-87-keys-Blue-Switch-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-for-PC-Laptop-/291977398969

Worthy meme?

>>60318814
school shooting imminent

>>60336612
Ducky one.

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>>60334212
i hope that is the only change. i was reading what he was saying about it, and it sounded like he might move away from the simple grid layout with it.

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>>60337003
Perfect

>>60336686
https://www.amazon.com/Hcman-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01N57WL39

sup