/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

Oh yeah previous thread
>>61295256

>>61314238
>Prime Day
oh look it's literally nothing

>>61314238
>>61314292
where is my prime day F77 ultra compact w/ bucking spring penis pump

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some meme pics of my first mech keyboard
xd60 with pbt dsa keycaps

>>61314326
those dsa keys look great. where did you pick them up? looking for some cozy 104-108 pbt dsa's

>>61314326
>xd60/64
nice layout

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>>61314332
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pbt-laser-engraving-mechanical-keyboard-keyboarded-poker-keyboarded-60-keyboard-black-white-61-key/32678368635.html

Some of the longer keys are slightly bowed, mainly noticeable on my caps lock key. Also they're only 1mm thick, but they were pretty """cheap""". They feel nicely textured, though.

Also for some reason my caps lock is off. Not sure what's causing it, happens with another cap of the same size.

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>>61314326
If I under stand this correctly, you have a small R-Shift, a R-Alt, then an Fn key and no R-Ctrl?
Jeezus, man.
I prefer how the Tada did it: Just add one more key column to the right.

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>>61314762
I actually have a custom layout using QMK. FN 2 has media controls.
I don't really use the right modifier keys, but I do use arrow keys.

I considered buying something like the Anne Pro, Plum, or Tada but I don't really like the case/keycaps for them and to replace them would have come out than a custom build anyway. Also the ability to fully program the keyboard is a nice bonus (although I think you can program those 3 too)

>>61314951
The Anne pro and plum aren't fully programmable. The tada is, and already comes with some of the best keycaps money can buy. If you want extra meme points it even comes with a metal case or DSA keycaps

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What's your guys opinions on these keycaps?

I'm considering buying them myself

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cool-Jazz-pbt-keyboard-mechanical-keyboard-keyboarded-hot-117-keycaps-cherry-profile-sublimation-black-on-black/32810982138.html

>>61315026
Those are high quality keycaps, but they look gay on your keyboard

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The Rama m-65 on the top left is my end game keyboard. I recently sold my Ducky, a Poker and a diy Planck kit as I'd like to leave this hobby and just own one really nice board but I'd rather build it myself. What kind of 60/65 case could I get that's raised and thick like that in the back? I would just buy the Rama one but all of their shit is sold out. Suggestions on a PCB?

>>61315568
Probably should be more concise. I'm looking to build the closest possible thing to that board. I already have the DSA key so set. Just need a suitable gunmetal looking thick ass case, a PCB and to decide which switches I'm going to use.

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>>61315026


https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/enjoypbt-keycaps-dye-subbed-keycap-set-117keys

>>61315026
>>61316006

Fuck sorry, meant to post saying that your keycaps look like a knock-off of the real thing, so you might as well get actual EnjoyPBT keycaps.

https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/enjoypbt-keycaps-dye-subbed-keycap-set-117keys

That being said, if you don't speak Weeb, you'll look like a huge tool.

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>>61315568
The closest thing you're gonna get to >DUDE BEZELS LMAO is the Fjell. Their groupbuy has recently wrapped by and people are getting their shipments, so who knows, they might start it up again. But you're gonna spend a shit ton of money and wait a lot of time to get it. Or you could keep an eye on the reddit market (though I'm sure hardly anyone is gonna give it up).

>>61314326
>>61314465
>>61314762
>>61314951
>>61315026
>>61315568
>>61316006
>>61316070
>not a model m13
gay

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Are there any small, chiclet style mechanical keyboards like this membrane one I have?

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>>61316348
I know there's those flat Kailh switches and Cherry ML switches, but they're really only used in commercial applications. I think reviews generally said that Cherry is shit and Kailh is just ok.

Good luck finding caps.

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>2011 was 17 years ago
fuck.

>>61316549
So have you been looking for new keyboards and keycaps recently, or have you just given up?

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>>61316570
I am """"""""""looking"""""""""" but I just spent $6,500 on... my other hobby and need to fucken chill.

So I'm just here to see what's a goin on!

When will sacrifice Unicomp to gateron god?
We need our capacitive buckling springs.

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>Delayed again
assdrop

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>>61314238
OH SHIT /mkg/ I'm just about to buy some Gateron greens! Quick tell me why they're shit and what will literally be better

>>61316624

What's with the extra row of keys on top of that thing

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bought my first mechanical for cheap, is there any reason to spend more than aesthetics and mx brand?

>>61317743

Build quality as well.

But once you get to around the price point of a pok3r then it comes down to switch choice, layout and aesthetics decisions. Like not having an F row.

Tada68 or Poker ii/Pock3r?

>>61317840
I want blue switches. Forgot that.

>>61317840

Both are good boards, totally down to preference, it would be hard to recommend one over the other.

>>61317875
The only thing that makes me choose the Poker is thst carries cherry brand blues. I always read thst clicky gaterons still are shit.

>>61317892

Never tried gat blues unfortunately, I have a pok3r with cherry blues though and I really enjoy that board. I don't think you would regret the pok3r anyways, maybe try get hold of a switch tester or something first though to try out the gat blues

Any eurobros here? Memeforce with Outemu Brown for £24:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EJ7ZHQG/ref=twister_B01M4G9A17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I'd get Gateron but they'll almost twice as expensive. Are Outemu browns better than Cherry?

Also there's Outemu Blacks/Blue for £30 but I think it's normal price:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A9QOLV8/ref=gbps_tit_m-3_4cf6_5c636a7e?pf_rd_p=3fe4b428-e741-4341-8704-df358e614cf6&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=10407971031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=Q0N505JGGWPKZVMY4NSD&th=1

currently deciding between Leopold FC900r LED and Ducky One Black Edition LED.

thoughts?

>>61318064

I've never seen someone build a custom with Outemu switches so I doubt they are better, haven't used them myself though.

At that price what can go wrong, might order one myself just to try it

>>61318865
My friend got Magicforce from aliexpress and the overall quality felt great, so at least I'm sure about that.
I noticed the Black one will be on sale later this evening, so I'll probably go with that one. I really wanted to try linear after using alps white for a year.

is the filco majestouch 2 tkl with brown switches good?

t. not a greasy nerd

To buy or not to buy?

>Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016
>83€

https://www.amazon.de/Razer-BlackWidow-Mechanische-Beleuchtet-programmbierbar/dp/B016OFR9E4/ref=gbph_tit_m-4_49f5_241f6227?smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_p=87740239-7f9b-4f3c-a25a-c46defb349f5&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=10157707031&pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=8DQ49M1EKRR6W2XRQ71G

Im aware razer is a meme, but the price is looking good.
Other mkb i was looking at are twice the price logitech/corsair.

>>61319363
lol not for that price. That keyboard is worth 60 bucks tops. Consider something from the Ducky series of keyboards
https://www.caseking.de/ducky-one-gaming-tastatur-mx-red-blaue-led-transparent-blau-gata-668.html
https://www.caseking.de/ducky-one-pbt-gaming-tastatur-mx-blue-weisse-led-schwarz-gata-904.html
Since you're in Germany he prices are 20€ more expensive then here in the US, but these keyboards are in another league compared to ducky.
Or
If you don't care about fancy features like programmable back lighting, function macros, rebindable media keys, and keyboard layers like the ducky keyboards, then get a Leopold instead as they have solid build quality that very few keyboards can match
https://www.candykeys.com/leopold-international-iso/

Thinking about cancelling my Planck assdrop order. what get with money saved?

>>61320274
Mechmini 2
KBDfans NIUNIU

>>61319363
>>61319800

another vote for the leopold, excellent board for the price and no F keys

>>61319363
>83€ for kailh switches keyboard
I wouldn't call that a good deal. Better get Ducky One.

>>61315026
maybe it's just the pics but i don't like the color schemes

>>61315568
https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/f62-model-f-keyboard-kishsaver-ultra-compact/

Can I swap the keys out on any model M? Is there a version of the model M that's better than others?

>>61320675
yes, the older ones

>>61320714
That's what I figured. I'm going to get one from the late '80s. Are there frequent driver issues?

>>61320744
lol good one

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>>61320755
I wasn't making a joke, I'm just retarded. I've been using an IBM Spacesaver 2 for the last few years and I want an upgrade.

I noticed some of the older Model Ms have a pointing stick, but they're an old version that doesn't work as well. pls halp

>>61320833
there are no drivers, which is why the terminal models need an adapter. Just get a new one from Unicomp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-vRZth7SI

so are the romer g switches actually good or is it a meme?

>>61320833
you can always get a new one from unicomp. They are hated on because literally they are not the model m. I personally like the unicomp better cause it is lighter, win key, and comes built in with a usb instead of having to solder one in with the model m.

>>61320970
They were always bad and an ironic meme.

>>61321029
whats so bad about em?

>>61321048
Scratchy and less smooth. Even compared to the Cherries. Not to mention it was Logitech's shitty attempt to capitalize on a keyboard switchtype.

>>61321048
Worse than Cherry MX browns. Or browns with o-ring at best.

Any good sites for learning "proper" and fast typing? I get around 80 wpm and I'm not happy at all with that. I need to use more fingers then just my index,middle and thumps.

>>61321092
>>61321077
yikes

>>61321099
keybr.com

>>61321114
Thank you, exactly the one I was looking for actually.

>>61321048

>>61321092 +
>>61321077

+ I'd rather type on my CMX poops. Do your self a favor and ignore RomerGees and just get yourself Gateron Browns.

Smooth as butter bebbi

>>61321147
>Gateron Browns
This. Went there and never can go back. They feel so right.

>>61321147
i have a noppo with gat browns already and i like it, i was just wondering if romergees were good.

>>61321178
nah, if you really want another keyboard try the cherry blues. Personally my fav second choice. There are also smooth buttery linear switches for gaterons you can try. That or you can get buckling springs and never go back to cherry/gaterons.

>>61321191
i have a tada with gat yellows i think theyre my favorite switches ever

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black keyset arrives in 2 days!

>>61322401

Stock white HHKB pro2 is still the best looking board I've seen

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>>61322495
hhkb stormtrooper ftw

>>61314292
Magicforce Gaterons are cheap, probably worth a buy for anyone looking for a cheapo first mech. Other than that.. it's Amazon, not exactly the mecca of mech keyboard buying

Ducky One PBT caps 89$
Should I get it

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>>61317710
I have them bound as media keys for actual use AND good looks.

>>61323113
the normal price is $60, $56-63 isn't as cheap as they want you to think it is, and the $56 price is only for worthless switches, not blue/brown

35g plum arrived today.

It's lovely. The keycaps are better than I expected.

>>61322762

That does look real nice, might pick up a spare set of black keys for mine to switch things up

>>61323856

Looks strange to me, never seen those keys before

if you want a magicforce with red/black switches, you may as well get the $40 outemu version (maybe avoid the kailh version). cherry (with the new molds), gateron and outemu should be about the same when it comes to linear switches.

>>61317710
乇乂T尺卂 丅卄l匸匚

>>61324209
>gateron and outemu should be about the same when it comes to linear switches
Can anyone else confirm?

I'm on the edge on buying outemu blacks but always heard good things about gateron linears

>>61324378
input club fucked up their gateron black page, but outemu is a bit heavier, and gateron is the same weight as cherry mx black

https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/linear/cherry-mx-black-mechanical-switches/
https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/linear/outemu-black/

https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/linear/outemu-red/
https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/linear/gateron-red/

>>61324518
are we really going to trust input club now that their massive hateboner for gateron looks more like talking down the competition since they've partnered with kailh

>>61324547
the objective force measurements are the best i know of, feel free to test them yourself, and outemu is underrated as fuck especially when it's $15-20 cheaper than gateron

>>61324593
The force graphs are fine, but everything else they do should be ignored.

>>61324607
fair enough

I just want a 60-65% or TKL rubber dome keyboard.

Why can't I find any?

I don't want to blow 90 euroshekels on a Tada 68.

>>61325405
BTC 5100 capacitive rubber dome

>>61320833
You can also mod it to convert to capacitive.

>>61325607
Looks good, but paying almost 60 bucks for a rubber dome isn't really appealing.

>>61326313
then try in >>>/g/csg you cheap bastard. pay for junk, you get junk

>>61325405
hhkb lite

help me out with a setup

Budget $350

Silent as possible
10keyless or full
Linear or cherry brown equivalent

>>61326923
You want something with Cherry silent blacks/reds, Matias quiet clicks or to buy some of GMK's new plate-mount silencing clips

>>61326923
silenced topre

>>61326923
gateron yellow/black with o-rings

>>61326948
>>61326965
>>61327098
noted thanks

are keycaps / boards important for silence?

>>61327450
Just so you know

>>61326965
>>61327098
These two options both only silence one part of travel (Return for Topre and bottom out for O-rings), while the options listed in >>61326948
all silence both the return and bottom out.

>>61327450
yes, you probably want a sturdy plastic frame (not aluminium), and thick pbt keycaps

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It says "mechanical feel" on it, does this mean it just feels like a mechanical keyboard, or is it an actual one??

>>61328448

It means it's a membrane keyboard that clicks

>>61328492
Ah, okay. Thanks for clearing that up

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I really want a set of these EnjoyPBT weebcaps but they'd just sit on a board on a shelf most likely. I've got a set of PuLSE that I hate to stop using since I love it so much.

I don't have a steady income but I don't have expenses either. I figure if I got a job again then $100 is nothing. Are they worth it just for the looks?

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WASD Keyboards now uses MODs and Zealios. Not yet offered on barebones keyboards.
Considering MOD-Ms, though I have a WASD V2 already.

My keyboard has bent pints on the mini usb port, what's it like to replace it?
I have an old broken usb controller that has a mini usb port on it that I can use.

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>>61328838
Other than the Saber (TADA68) there aren't any prebuilts with MODs. Not sure about Zealios.

>want a 40%
>thinking about the vortex core
is it a waste? would I be a poser /mkg/? since I can't into soldering and make one myself

>>61328961
doesn't have full programmability

>>61328985
I know, it feels all sorts of off
are there any prebuilt solutions?

>>61328607
>Are they worth it just for the looks?
Not in my opinion but I'm not a weeb nor do I really care how my keyboard looks to a great extent since I'm the only one who ever sees it and don't actually look at it much at all.

I can get this for $70 with Amazon Prime. Worth it? How does it compare to the Corsair K70 and Strafe?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDYB8F6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

>>61329320
That keyboard sucks. Get a Ducky One instead if you want a gaymer keyboard with media keys

>>61329382
The Ducky One is a lot more expensive.
What about the Logitech is so bad that it isn't even worth $70 bucks? MSRP is $120, and the reviews are great. Also keep in mind this is the Cherry Brown switch, not that Romer-G shit.

Is the TADA68 fully programmable?
I want to swap Ctrl with Caps Lock and I want it would be a transparent swap to the OS without need of any software. Just plug and you're done.
Also, anyone has a Tada68 with gateron blues? How does the clicky gaterons feel?

>>61328607
imo they're only worth it if you want thick pbt cherry profile keycaps that you're actually going to use

>>61329040
not really. why can't you solder one?

>>61329040
if 60% isn't too big for you, this has some interesting layouts to choose from, and they offer assembly service too

https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keyboard/products/tina-keyboard-60

>>61314238
bought a 15$ mechanical keyboard. What should I expect?

>>61329432
Compared to this ducky its msrp is cheaper, its better built, has more features, its more programmable, not to mention it uses standard keycaps sizes and standard stabilizer placement so replacing the keycaps will be a whole lot easier. That logitech keyboard is worth 60 bucks tops, but hey its your money
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2408

Maybe get a $40 mechanical chinkboard since those are actually better built then the logitech keyboard

>>61329680
no kit, no experience, I'd be jumping in blind and possibly throwing $ away

>>61329766
thanks for the link, some nice options there

>>61329766
can these vendors be trusted?
is this really an hhkb?
https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/products/hhkb-layout-mechanical-keyboard-60
why so cheap?

>>61329918
>https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/products/hhkb-layout-mechanical-keyboard-60
It's not a original topre HHKB. It even doesn't advertises as that. Is a mechanical switch "clone"

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>>61329918
are you retarded?

>>61329918
Yes.
No, work on your reading comprehension.
Because it's just a simple cheap Chinese mech, alu top and bottom plates, what looks like an acrylic middle, GH60 clone PCB and Gateron switches. $100 for that is about normal.

>>61329942
>>61329943
>>61329965
quit mocking me
I reopened the link in a browser with java enabled, and now everything makes sense

>>61330006
Fucking noscript. Is a pain in the ass.

>>61330024
try umatrix instead. it's more configurable.

>>61330024
i stopped using it since it kept spiking my firefox ram usage from 400mb to 2gb

Hi Im lazy
What's a good mech with cherry red like keys for >40 $

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i call it the
MAGICK SNEAK
because it's a magicforce 68 and sixty eight rhymes with sneak and the mouse is a death adder which is like a sneak.

Friendly reminder to treat yourself to some PBT if you don't have any. It feels really nice under your fingers.

>>61330065
https://www.amazon.com/James-Donkey-Red-Switch-Programmable/dp/B01MSUUNVL

>>61330024
think its ublock actually, noscript is just a nuisance

>>61329438
Pls respond.

>>61329438
>Is the TADA68 fully programmable?
yes. you need to run the software to set it up but after that it's transparent to the OS

Oh my god, silent blacks are the best switch Cherry have ever made. They're so smooth, minimal wobble and the rubber dampeners just quiet the switch without affecting the solid bottom out feel. It's incredible.

>>61330354
>t. somebody that hasn't tasted the glory of Gateron Linear god.

>>61330376
I have, my current daily driver keyboard uses Gateron Blacks and I've used Yellows before too. They're a little wobblier than Silent Blacks, comparable smoothness and much louder. If you're on a budget I'd still recommend Gaterons but the Silents are amazing.

>>61330402
Glad. I'll consider in the future.

I've only used Cherry Reds before but how are Gateron Browns? I've wanted to switch from linear to tactile but I'm not sure if it's worth it.

Do blue Ducky leds still have a high failure rate? I'm thinking of just getting a non backlit just so I don't have to worry.

Why are Cherry Clears praised so much for "superior tactility"? Got some and the bump isn't any sharper than browns.

>>61317695
You've probably already bought them, but for whatever reason, Cherry Greens feel better, and sound deeper than Gateron Greens. Gaterons do have the edge of being lighter and smoother though. Gateron sounds like a high pitched "ping" sound, while Cherry has the "thock" sound.

Cherry Blue vs Gateron Blue though, I'm still not sure myself.

Any switch recomendation for someone that have finger pain from bottom out the keys every time?

>>61318142

Definitely the Ducky, especially because it comes with PBT keycaps if you get the right version.

>>61330858
what switch are you using now? membrane?

>>61328838
MOD-M switches are my favorite tactile switch; they have the most distinctive tactile bump out of every switch I've ever tried, including Zealios. They are a little scratchy though, so you'll need to lube them. Definitely worth the money, and they're cheaper than those shitty Reddit switches.

>>61330922
A shitty membrane who is stiff and scratchy.
>>61330968
>reddit switches
What are these?

>>61329438
It has built in memory, so after you set it up, it's done forever.

Gateron Blues have a much higher pitched clicky sound, and it sounds "cheaper" than Cherry Blue. It's a little lighter and has its Gateron buttery smoothness so it's definitely the easier switch to press.

Cherry Blue has a more lower pitched click, and because it feels a little rougher (not scratchy, just a little less smooth) it feels like the more "sturdy" switch.

Both switches are good picks, but pick Cherry for sound or Gateron for pressing.

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I dusted today.

>>61331046
Many thanks! I would pick a clicky gateron TADA68 then.

>>61330980
Zealios sold by a scammer. 100 Zealios switches cost $85.

>>61331103
China's undercutting him a little bit currently, you can get a pack of 68 Zealios for $48 on KBDfans.

>>61330980
Get any switch that you prefer with actuation under 50-ish grams and bottoms out near 70-ish grams. So pick Brown, Red, Blue, or their respective lighter versions.

I have a feeling you'll like Gateron Red switches.

>>61330980
any mechanical switch will be better since you don't need to bottom them out. you could go to a retail store and try out keyboards they have on display with blue/brown/red clicky/tactile/linear switches

>>61331046
cherry got new molds. with the new molds they're smooth and higher pitched too

>>61331121
I saw that, and he deserves it. It's straight criminal to be selling a set of transparent stabilizers for 40 fucking dollars.

>>61331167
B-b-but muh 24k gold-plated screws, nuts and wires!

>>61331139
Will import a Tada68 from China. Chile is full of kikes, all shit is overpriced here.

>>61331103
Do you have the thread to read it? I'm bored.

>>61330735

I don't know what happened in the past to cause so many different failures for every different brand, but today it seems like LED failure doesn't happen much. Even K70s and other LED killers don't really have the issue anymore.

>>61331183
yeah tada68 is great, just read up on the different switches and watch typing videos on youtube to hear what they sound like

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Anyone here try those hall effect remakes?

My spacebar is making a metal sound when clicked how do I fix it?

>>61331411
lube

I just want a standard JIS layout tenkeyless keyboard with ps2 support /w n-key rollover and no gaymer bling.
I am not too fussy on the switches as long as it is nice to type on and I don't have to spend an arm and a leg.

Suggestions?

>>61331439
Can we lube switches and stabilizers with graphite?

>>61331411
What's your stabilizers? If they're Cherry, there's things you can do to them to make them smoother.

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>>61331459
I wouldn't recommend it because the parts that interact are plastic on plastic. I just use wheel bearing lube so I don't even have to take the housing off.

>>61331453
Filco or Realforce I guess

>>61331584
Dont tell me that you lube like the retard in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyNn2wZCxs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWgrnQGBBn4

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>all these 60% keyboards
cringe

>>61331719
>muh F keys

>>61331537
Gaterom

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>>61331731
>muh laptop shit

>>61331719
Whats wrong with those? Even IBM made 60% keyboards back in the 80s since programmers don't need the extra keys. That still applies today since emacs only needs a 60% keyboard to get all the functionality

>>61331736
Gaterom

>>61331742
I remember that VI also works pretty well with a 60%
I don't need a numpad all the time.

>>61331643
Holy fuck that's retarded. And no, you can see in my image that it comes with a hypodermic needle, so all you do is lube both sides by a simple squeeze of the bottle and you're done.

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>>61331742
> since programmers don't need the extra keys

>>61331736
>>61331746

wat

Did your brain break?

>>61331763
They don't. There's a reason why the HHKB has been around longer then you've been alive.

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>>61331763
hownu.ru

>>61331967
>im a l33t haxor i need a 60% chink keyboard

>>61331854
>le hacker keyboard EXDEE
almost as cringe as gaymen keyboards

>>61332047
>>61332097
>muh overrated membrane, 2KRO, noisy as fuck keyboard ;_;

>>61332125
>still butthurt that the perfect keyboard was made 35 years ago

>>61331742
>since programmers don't need the extra keys
And /g/ still say 100% is shit because not everyone is accountant.

>>61332170
100% >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 60%

>>61332166
>perfect keyboard
>it can't register common chords that shitty rubber domes can

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>>61332197

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>>61332205

>>61332221
>>61332197
buy a modern unicomp clone then you sperg

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>>61325405
?

>>61332252
Same issue. They use the same designs and tooling.

>>61332342

>implying unicomp can even source the original electronics used in 1980's model M keyboards, let alone actually be dumb enough to put them into a keyboard

good try hhkb shill.

>>61332342
>my haxor keyboard is betturrrrrrrrr

>>61332372
>>61332390
>KROlets still mad as fuck

>>61332406
>more autism shit no one cares about

>>61332724
I care, since I'm learning steno.

>>61332747
t. autist

i think that we should all care that sonics arms arent blue because one asperger thinks its important

>>61332794
>being this mad cause the truth.

>>61332824
>autism shit i don't even know or care about is the truth

sonic's arms arent blue

>>61332838
>shift+T
I won.

Are WASD keycaps still shit?

>>61332957
Suck a wet fart out of your grandmas ass and hold it in like a bong hit you faggot

>>61332965
Yes, their keycaps are still shit, though their keyboards might actually be better than others now that they have MOD switches available.

>>61332965
The keyboard + GMK bundles are pretty nice and arguably reasonably priced.

>>61325607
Btc 5100 is foam and foil
Btc 5100c is CONDUCTIVE rubber dome

>>61333457
https://deskthority.net/wiki/BTC_foam_and_foil
>Sliders with foil layers
>Top of PCB with capacitive pads
>capacitive

I'm thinking on studying some electronics. I want to produce a pcb for the model M based on hall sensos and magnets glued to the feet of the buckling spring.
I'm doomed to fail, /mkg/?

>>61334192
For what purpose?

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>>61332995

>>61322401
i have the black one, i wish i'd have bought the white one.

>>61331066
small peepee detected

Just canceled my massdrop planck order, fuck em

>>61331967
>support wheels

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>>61335224
Should I cancel it too?

>>61335224
Buy the planck in their website.

>found a >Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 for 60 bucks

To buy or not to buy?

I know that >razer is bad but the price.

>>61335524
I mean, if you can ignore that puke-green edgy gamer design, then sure go ahead.

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I mainly began looking for a keyboard because I needed a backlit keyboard. Then I began thinking this is a good opportunity to try a mechanical keyboard. I don't really want to spend more than $80 CAD. I don't game, just mainly use excel. I need a number pad. And I want something that can be illuminated in all solid colours (I.e. no simultaneous rainbow patterns). I found this, but can't find as much feedback on it as I would like.

Can any give me any comments on this? The deal expires at the end of the day. It has Aukey blue switchs. I will be using the keyboard at home so no noise concerns. Looking for a buy or not buy from someone more experienced.

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>>61335524
what switches?

if cherry blue, then sure
if razer green, then don't buy it

there are plenty of other chink switch keyboards you could find for cheaper or around the same price on amazon

>>61335860
Get a magicforce 108 with gateron or outemu switches. Gateron has better switches than outemu btw.

>>61335887
Do you have a Canadian link for reference? Is there anything obviously wrong with the Aukey one I initially posted?

>>61335874
>>61335831

Razer green.

Thanks for advice.
I bought an external HDD instead (For chinese cartoon).

>>61336182
If you want a cheap mechanical keyboard then get a cherry g80. They sell for around 40-50 bucks, and you can find them in your local surplus store since they're commonly used as POS keyboards.

Pok3r worth it for the warranty compared to tada? I live in EU and would have to pay taxes on the tada, but i could get my parents to bring the pok3r without taxes so it would be cheaper.

>>61337013
Get it direct from china for 60 bucks.

>>61337032

How, it's 99 USD on ali excluding fast shipping.

>>61335860
I have that, it's pretty good. They use Outemu switches, with their blues being solid (the rest of their switches are another matter). My only real complaint is that it's angled pretty high so I have to lay it flat or else my left wrist starts to hurt; this is subjective though.

>>61319363
I fell for the BlackWidow Ultimate meme in 2014.
Don't make my mistakes anon.

>>61315568
Keyclack is gonna have extras on their site real soon, so keep an eye out for them

>>61337788
Okay good to know, thanks for the feedback.

I'm not in a rush to get one, what's my best bet but a chink keyboard from Ali/eBay, and what are its biggest pitfalls. The only criteria is that it has a number pad and can be backlit with a solid color. Cheaper and, sub $70 CAD.

>>61337032
If you buy it direct from the manufacturer its 50.99€, but that doesn't include shipping so it could be higher then 60 bucks

>>61338642
meant for >>61337057

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Daily reminder that this is the best keyboard ever made especially due to the function key row on layer 2!

>>61338963
I wish it was more compact, like a 65% keyboard. With those bezels its only an inch shorter then a full size keyboard

>>61339050
Same here, but it's the best board available so I can't really complain.

Can somebody help me with looking for mk?
>Budget
100$
>Location
Central EU
>Preferred switch type
white/green most, blue last on the list
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60%
>Backlight
don't care about it probably will be off
>Current keyboard
t420

>>61340256
tada68

>>61338963
Is this a new meme

>>61338963

having a full function row outside of a layer is literally retarded

fuck F row, bezel 4 lyfe

>>61340561
Its been in production since late 2015. Its a bit of an old meme. A newer meme would be those mod switches, and even then those are almost a year old

>>61340561

full rows of function keys are a meme

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>>61340561
Not really. Korean customs have had a similar layout for ages. They even have the nav cluster on the left side on some models.

>>61340584
No I meant the F keys stuff.

I swear the other shitposter is probably going to show up and start unironically arguing about it again

>>61340635
That's a numpad lol

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>>61340635
its actually a nav cluster by default, but it can be configured to a numpad since its a custom keyboard. There's also a version with it on the left if you want

I got my first mechanical for my new gaymen desktop, decided to get the strafe (red led not RGB) with cherry blues (I do a lot of typing) and boy am I happy. Never used a mechanical before and I'm in love. I assume this was a good decision Vs the similarly priced razer's? The only ones in my town were the hybrid mech/dome so I said frig that.

>>61340940

As long as you're enjoying it anon

The issue people have with these boards is cheap ABS keycaps as well as the nonstandard bottom row making it almost impossible to get a nice set of keycaps.

>>61341050
Yeah I can see how the plastic could be an issue but we'll see how they hold up. And yeah I did notice that, strange arrangement indeed. I thought I was just misremembering my other keyboard arrangements. However I do enjoy it thoroughly, so no real gripes.

>>61341125
Now that you've fallen into the mk trap you'll end up buying more anyway so I wouldn't worry too much, it's unavoidable

>>61341219
Yeah I definitely won't be going back.

>>61340836
What I want is the exact Model T AT layout

It's the perfect layout, at least discounting esoteric ones like ortholonear and/or split.

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>>61341435
I assume you meant the model F AT?

>>61340940
It's a board that uses recycled parts, plastic backplate, non-removable cable, non-standard bottom row (enjoy having the same cheap ABS keycaps forever), and you can't program anything. You probably could've gotten a keyboard at the same price that's a better deal, and I personally think red LEDs look horrible.

Though it does have Cherry switches so it's not all bad, you could've gotten a board from Razer or Logitech and gone full retard so it's not the worst case scenario. If you ever want to grab new keycaps, you can, but you're stuck with that 6.5 spacebar forever. Just never buy from Corsair again.

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>>61341462
Yes. Although I have now realised that for some reason I never noticed that the right island was a numpad. I thought it was like on the F77s

So basically I want an F77 with a left-hand F island.

>tfw that's basically impossible without custom-comissioning one for extortionate amounts

>>61340940
>>61341468
Here's the keyboards that are better deals at around the same price that I was talking about:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plum84/32767632458.html?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Plum87/32598358025.html?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBJYMON

>>61341468
Are the recycled parts a rumour or is Corsair really that shady? And the keyboard is programmable with their software (CUE). Ive heard people say it's clunky software though. I personally love red so that's fine with me, different strokes right.

Yeah that's the main reason I didn't go with the razer, also I got it on Amazon for 30 bucks off so I don't feel too bad about it being a pretty entry level board.

How are POM keycaps? I was thinking about getting a noppoo choc mini with gat browns

Also where's the best place to get one?

>>61341637
Yes, it uses recycled material. It's Corsair's cheap "B" board including the cheap red LEDs.

If you got it for $70, you got ripped off, but if you got it for $40, then that's actually a decent deal.

>>61341694
I'm in canacuck bucks and it is priced much more than that on Amazon, about $110. Everything is more expensive here from what I've seen. I'll admit I'm not great at finding deals, especially since I'm new to the desktop world. Live and learn I guess.

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wooden case keeb and cnc milled numpad pcbs soon

>>61341643

POM are just as good as PBT except they have a rougher (hardly by much) texture all over the key. Prices went up, so this is your best bet:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Noppoo-choc-mini-84-brown-switches-excellent-clean-condition-/222574206570?hash=item33d274de6a:g:UQQAAOSw0TxZYCC2

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gateron-Shaft-Noppoo-Choc-Mini-84-POM-Black-Keycaps-Wired-Gaming-Keyboard-Red-Black-Blue-Brown/32447217479.html?

And if you want roughly the same keyboard with a normal spacebar instead of an irreplaceable 5.5u spacebar, look at the Drevo Excalibur.

>>61341749
Sounds like you bought it at a local shop, why not just return it and buy something better and cheaper online? You could've gotten a Tada68 or Ducky One for that price.

>>61341804
>cnc milled numpad

Which one?

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>>61341864
The PoorPad.

PCBs, not a full numpad case.

>>61341843
I done bought it on Amazon for the price I mentioned there, my local shop only had razer's. Honestly i never heard of those brands before coming on this board today. I regret not coming here and researching. However like I said in an earlier post I enjoy it a lot so I'm not too upset, but I did overspend.

>>61341898
If it's Amazon, you more than likely can still return it.

Or you can get sick of it a year later and buy something much better. That's what I did when I got my first mech, a K70, way back.

>>61341941
I think I'll take the second option and just save like I've been doing. If I end up hating the shined keys and such, I'll look into some better options. Thanks for the eye opener!

>>61332316
Model name?

Are backlights a meme or should I have gotten some

>>61342347
Meme

>>61341818
>Fucking $20 shipping
Kikery

But thanks, I'll look around. Do you think prices will drop again? It's going to be my second keyboard so I'm mostly getting this for comparison/variety. The novelty of the unusual keycap material intrigues me (even if it's supposed to be similar), and I want to give browns a try. (Currently typing this from my blue tada - or I would if I wasn't phoneposting.)

>>61342347
meme

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Anyone trying to get in on the WhiteFox Kickstarter?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lekashman/whitefox-mechanical-keyboard/description

The NightFox is so sexy

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>>61342561
I would have bought one already if it were in the vanilla layout. The gap between the keys on the bottom row is such a retarded design it's going to keep me from buying one.

>>61342524
The Choc is probably gonna stay at that price because I don't think they're made anymore. I you really want to play with POM, you can just buy the keycaps:

https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/pom-black-blank-keycaps-104keys

If you want a 75 design, there are much better models out there with Gateron Browns.

>>61342561
$160 is a little steep, but considering what you're getting it's still a good deal. WhiteFox is a great keyboard with great switches, case, and keycaps, it's basically perfect. Supposedly they use new Kailh switches with the better molds, but they should just sell with the speed and box versions already.

>USB Type C Connector

I don't know how I feel about this yet. I'm not sure I want to go out and get custom cables again, but this mite be cool.

>>61341643
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9W13T94457

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/pom-blank-keycap-cherry-profile-pom-material-for-cherry-mx-mechanical-keyboard-ansi-layout-104keys/32814729789.html

>>61342347
they're a meme because you only need them if the keycaps are made to require backlighting, but if you have normal keycaps they just need the light from the monitor

>>61343034
But what makes the Whitefox $70 better than the TADA68?

>>61343287
Its the original meme

>>61343145
Nice, much less kikery. Newegg is being a cunt and telling me they have server problems though so once that clears up I'll see how much shipping to uk costs.

I'm assuming you put up the link to the keycaps as a separate suggestion, right? Because the newegg listing seems to show it with the normal POM ones already.

Oh yeah and is this board programmable? I don't care too much, but I thought it was for some reason and now I can't find any info anywhere.

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>>61343287
An aluminum case and maybe their Halo switches are actually cool and not shit. A Tada68 is $140-$200 with an aluminum case (depending if buy Taobao or Aliexpress), but to be fair, the aluminum case for the Tada is a fucking tank. It is a shame they don't offer the Vanilla layout though, a space where the Ctrl key should be is just lame.

Tada68 is still the better deal, no matter what the shills at Input Club say about Gaterons.

>>61343437
Niice, after going through 3/4 of the checkout process they tell me it doesn't ship to uk.

If I get the POM keycaps for $30, what are some good quality gateron brown boards under about $60 that ship to bongland? James Donkey works out to almost exactly that, and since at that point it's basically the same price I'd rather just get the noppoo from ali.

Just ordered my second Leopold FC660C. My black one is at work. I'm going to bring it home and make the one I ordered (white/gray) the office KB since I'm less of a slob at work and won't get as much food an sheeit on it.

My KBT Race with the reds and white LEDs will probably become the PC/Xbone keyboard since I like to shitpost on Gears and I don't really like it that much, kind of mushy feeling and the resistance is light enough that when I'm stoned/drunk my hand inadvertently depresses the keys also I'm drunk right now typing on it

I thought the Leopold was out of production desu but it looks like you can get them on Amazon for $229 shipped form Korea

>>61343208
>require backlighting
So if I ordered a non-led Ducky with doubleshot pbt caps they'll give me crisp white letting instead of that grayish translucent shit, right? If so I made the right choice, I hate that

>>61344071
Ducky One with PBT keycaps is probably one of the best keyboards you can buy right now, good choice. And your keys will have black dye-sublimated legends, no transparent bullshit.

>>61344071
the doubleshot pbt keycaps might have translucent legends. check the product page of the one you ordered

>>61316549
What key caps are those? They look real nice

>>61344364
Tai-Hao lavender

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I just bought one of these things and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what I think?

jk, but does anyone have a link/diagram for actuation-depth on key presses?

also why the fuck is brown/red the most popular? they're objectively the least satisfying

So, is there a reasonable way to wash all of your keycaps at once? I feel like I'd get around to it more if I had a method other than soak and then hand-dry.

>>61345724
https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/

If you completely ignore all the heavily biased garbage they write, the force/travel graphs and measurements are good.

>>61345803
thanks very much 2 u, anon

>>61345745
soak them with denture tabs and/or use an ultrasonic cleaner

>>61343287
Well, here's one tiny annoyance with the TADA; Its software requires flash (which means I have to open Chrome every time I sue it) and full of untranslated Chinese.
Then again, as someone who uses lots of keyboard shortcuts, I hate that the Whitefox only has one Alt key on the right side.

>>61314238
Just got a crappy mechanical keyboard.


I'll never go back,

>>61330499
its not worth it.
>>61330354
heh, you should try rubber dome sometime
>>61330858
rubber dome
>>61331411
get a rubber dome


rubber dome is superior to switches in every way. I bet you faggots listen to vinyl too

>>61347369
the reason he got finger pain in the first place was because he was using a rubber dome
>>>61330980

I just order this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY9YV1N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How did I do?

>>61345724
>>61345803
Ok, so I'm using this thing and I know for certain that I don't want cmx linear greys, but I'm not sure if linear keys are completely out of the question.
of the clicky cmx, I like white the most, but maybe blue or green
of the tactile cmx, I like all of them, but maybe the grey is too stiff.

How can I decide? just keep pressing these buttons until something... clicks?

>>61348335
>BLUE SWITCHES, GAMING-GRADE RESPONSIVENESS.

You tell me how you did. Should've grabbed a MagicForce instead, at least their no-name switches for $40 aren't completely horrible.
Also, I think those LEDs don't actually change color, so you're stuck with the rainbow.

is the realforce rgb topre switch nothing more than a meme now?

>>61348336
Make sure you put keycaps on them, and try and angle the tester as if it were a keyboard. Besides that, yea, that's all you really do. Though I find myself pressing harder on testers just because it's one switch, so make sure you press them "lighter" than what you're expecting, and guess whether or not you'd get fatigue from the spring weight.

>>61347369
Call me when there's fully programmable rubber domes in good layouts.

>>61348439
I think Topre made the switch lighter and quieter to accommodate to manufacturing RGB boards. Purists will tell you it doesn't feel the same as other Realforce boards, but it's still Topre. Though the way they made the switch, I'd be curious to see how it stacks up to other copy-cats, like Plum.

>>61314238

Try not to cringe.

https://www.hooktube.com/watch?v=V7Qv2bLRpfs

The worst part is that shit like this is common place on Youtube.

I'm thinking about getting https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2046
Is this a good choice? I'm coming from a CM Quickfire XT

Lads, you know what switches could be in this keyboard?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tastatur-Cherry-G80-18xx-USB-Qualitativ-hochwertige-Deutsche-Tastatur-Grau-/122555226517?hash=item1c88dc5995:g:CzsAAOSwRgJXgd0G
Are these keyboards at least 6 KRO?

>>61314238
what are good chiclet keyboards for windows?

>>61348744
microsoft sculpt

>>61348683
pls respond ;_;

New thread: >>61349895

>>61348585
Absolutely solid keyboard, great choice. Just note that the keys are only pad-printed, so avoid touching or scratching the sides of the keys.