/mkg/ - I HAVE A MECHANICAL HAND

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>>61580930
First for gay

OLD THREAD
>>61548893

I promise I'll clean my act up

>>61580944
stupidest thing ive ever seen in my entire life

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>>61580984
is this more your style?

>>61580944
>>61581023
whoever made these keyboards doesn't seem to understand the concept of ergonomics

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>>61581089
>ergonomics
Glad you brought that up

>>61581016
do you just shoot the keys? Also is it a thing to be a filco user + gun collector or is there one dude on here that just has a ridiculous arsenal

Need a bit of advice I think.

Currently using an 810 with those Romer switches but tried out a K70 with Cherry Reds at the weekend and really liked the feel of them and the K70 itself. I type and game a lot, would I be better with Cherry Browns or would Cherry Reds be what I need? Thanks

>>61581164
for gaming and stuff that require a lot of tactile response I'd actually go with blues over reds. browns are slightly more tactile still than reds but blues are really responsive

>>61581164
romers and browns feel somewhat similar. if you want reds then get a cheap keyboard with them first that way if you end up not liking the lack of tactile feedback you won't feel bummed out

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From (late) previous thread...

I need new keycaps. Mine are all shiny like this. Shiny keycaps are fucking disgusting to touch.

Here's my list of requirements:

- cheap (don't want expensive $100+ Massshit caps)
- PBT (don't want them to become shiny again)
- Cherry profile (I know it's not the best but it's what I'm used to)
- have legends. in English
- darker in coloration (so if there's some small amount of dirt, it won't show up).
- enough keycaps for a TKL (don't need a fullsize)

What does /mkg/ suggest? Thanks so much gents.

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>>61581265
EnjoyPBT has some of the best PBT keycaps you can buy, but they are pricey at ~70 bucks. There are cheaper sets at around 40 bucks if you want cheaper printing. If you want dirt cheap PBT then get tai-hao since those sell for around 20-30 bucks, but the quality isn't as good

>>61581316
>TaiHao
yeah, but are they cherry profile or OEM?

>>61581265
I bought some $70 dsa pbt keycaps, they were noted for their powder grit. STILL SHINY TURNS OUT I'M JUST OILY. might wanna make sure this isn't your real problem. are you typing with french fry hands because there is only so much pbt can do for you

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>>61581265
>>61581316
Weird I it should've been included in the post, but I was gonna say you can also buy ducky PBT keycaps, but I'd get the dye-sub sets like one the one rather then the doubleshots.
>>61581329
Tai-hao uses their own profile

>>61581338
Not him, but I do have a condition where my skin is very oily, and the PBT keycaps on my model M still aren't shiny even after three years of heavy use. But IBM PBT keycaps are on another level compared to chink PBT

>>61581340
I've got a G&B ducky one 100%, I am still getting nominal shine after 8 hours a day of use :(

>>61581380
see i'm the OP poster, thats my M and it has a bit of shine on some of the ANSI keys. none of the white yet though... could be a dye issue? idk

>>61581380
also +1 unicomp, buckling spring > *
manufactured in America, built to last :)

>>61581407
>manufactured in America, built to last

Is that why Unicomp insist on using old shitty moulds for their parts?

>>61581338
>they were noted for their powder grit
YES, that's what I want. Gritty keycaps don't slip and feel nicer. Which ones do you recommend?

Are all chink PBT keycaps gritty?

And please, give me links to some cheap (~$50 if possible PBT cherry caps). Thanks.

PS: I know DSA is all the rage, and deservedly so.. it's a good profile that can accommodate customization, but I want cherry because I've used cherry for 10 years and my hands are used to it too well. I know that if I was forced, I'd accommodate after a week but I don't want to.

>>61581382
Interesting since I have a white and grew ducky one and after 1 year of use the keycaps haven't developed any shine yet.

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>>61581382
>>61581433
But the biggest issue I had with it was the dye would bleach.

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SURVEY TIME: Favorite Keycap Profile

http://www.strawpoll.me/13544510

With all the talk about profiles, let's see what /mkg/ prefers.

Vote: http://www.strawpoll.me/13544510

>>61581425
https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/zero-dye-subbed-keycap-set-104key
or with bonus meme points
https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/collections/keycaps/products/japanese-dye-subbed-keycap-set

>>61581456
Mine is IBM :^)

>>61581489
pick other my good man and I'll tally it here as +1 vote for IBM.

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>>61581433
>>61581455
I'm probably oily. Also dying keys is fun and easy.

here is a perfect example of how iDye poly dye is in every way superior to RIT liquid dye. RIT yeah sure you keep the legends, but you boil your pbt for hours to only get a few shades. 1 minute in some RIT and your key is completely dyed.

>>61581127
It's just the one guy who apparently collects both. All I've got is a hunting rifle and a shotgun but I don't take pics with my keebs because, you know, not related.

Is amazon the best place to buy a japanese HHKB, or am I better off importing it from japan?

>>61581564
>japanese HHKB
You want the Kana buttons and jap legends?

>>61581715
Not really. I like the layout since it doesn't have all that wasted space

>>61581564
>>61581715
>>61581724
they make JP ANSI?

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>>61581724
hmm... so you want just a regular HHKB pro model with english legends? Go whoever sells them cheapest then. See EliteKeyboards.com since they're the official Topre website.

>>61581732
>they make JP ANSI?
see pic.

>>61581780
oh shit, didn't realize their was HHKB ISO thats p-cool. Of course I wouldn't know that though I live in the greatest country on earth

>>61581780
But elite keyboards doesn't have JP HHKBs, amazon does tho.

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>>61581475
Thanks anon!

I have another silly question for all you experts.

So I found a PBT keycap set in OEM/Filco profile for fucking $9.50 (not a typo). Nice legends at and it's dark grey in color.
Cheapest Cherry PBT I managed to find is $50 like this anon above linked.

How different is OEM from Cherry? Judging by this pic, it looks really fucking similar. I'd feel stupid paying extra $40 for something I can't even tell the difference.

What should I do /mkg/? Cheap out, go for OEM PBT and if there's any difference, get used to it or just pay extra $40 for Cherry profile?

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My keyboard has an f row and numpad, is it /mkg/ approved?

>>61581853
Doesn't surprise me since you can get get doubleshot PBT keycaps for 10 bucks. Just make sure they aren't pad printed or laser etched since the legends will wear off pretty quickly if they are

>>61581911
>no delete key
>>>/trash/

>>61581920
>Doesn't surprise me since you can get get doubleshot PBT keycaps for 10 bucks
Is that worth it anon? And do you think there's much difference from OEM and Cherry in your opinion?

>>61581935
I put it on fuse+backspace

>>61581911
what model of the keyboard is that?? never seen it myself.

>>61581911
What board is that it looks pretty sick

>>61581966
>>61581971
Another korean 1800

>>61581966
>>61581971
TX-CP

>>61581952
Cherry>OEM, but it really doesn't matter. just go onto aliexpress and search for PBT keycaps. You'll find more then you can count

>>61581978
>>61581986
Thanks dude

>>61581986
and keycaps?

>>61581911
>having a caps lock key
>having keys that just do what other keys already do

>>61582105
caps lock cucks are really the worst people

>>61581109
gee bill, two keyboards, etc.

>>61582031
DSA Hyperfuse

>>61582105
It's not caps lock, the legend just says that. Dedicated push to talk key because I'm gamer trash.

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>>61580930
Is there any way of replacing or stiffening up stabilizers on a premade board without taking the whole thing apart?
>webm related.

Are PCB keycaps worth it?

I know literally everyone is going to yes because this is /mkg/, but trying to get them is severely limiting the choices I have for a new board. Is there a long-term noticeable difference based on feel? Is it worth it to just get the board I want and buy them later? Why the fuck are they so hard to find?

>>61582508
>PCB keycaps
lol wut

>>61582542
*PBT sorry, those other ones sound awesome though

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>>61582508
>>61582551
>Why the fuck are they so hard to find?
>PBT
I hope to god you're just dumb
Anyway ABS keycaps will end up looking like>>61581265 and pic related after a few months of heavy use while PBT won't. Plus if you get white keycaps they wont yellow like those old ABS ones

I'm currently trying to decide between Model M and HHKB Pro 2.

I've never used a buckling spring before. Is it comfortable if I'm going to be spending the majority of my time programming, or should I just go with HHKB?

How do you people make do without and F-key row?

>>61582613
Do you like loud keyboards?

>>61582641
Noise is not a factor for me

>>61582640
on another layer

>>61582584
Is it just a durability thing then? Do they feel any different compared to ABS? Also everywhere I checked is sold out or absurdly expensive.

>>61582668
I would say the model M then. Its pretty damn nice to type on if you don't have baby fingers.

>>61582685
>Also everywhere I checked is sold out or absurdly expensive.
Stop looking for them on amazon the choices there are limited. PBT is a much softer and smoother plastic compared to ABS so they differently feel different. You can get cheap PBT keycaps for 10-15 bucks

>>61582697
h-haha, y-yeah... baby fingers.... good thing i have the hands of a m-man! haha...

>>61582679
Would you mind expanding on that?

>>61582752
simple:
layer1
layer2
layer3
and some keyboards have layer4+

>>61581456
What about cubic profile? Or XDA? Or Matt3o Hi-Pro? Or Topre Hi-Pro?

>>61582704
>You can get cheap PBT keycaps for 10-15 bucks
Where do you buy them? I can physically find them but my problem is they all kinda suck. I'm just looking for a conservative set of keycaps and they're all crazy colors with weird legends.

>>61582752
You press and hold a "function" key that allows other keys to do different things.
So you would press: Function Key + 5 key = F5

>>61582770
how many layers are you on right now bro

>>61582809
never tried any of these. which ones do you prefer anon?

>>61582840
I don't know like 5 or 6

>>61582831
>conservative
You mean like white and beige or all black?
if thats the case then how about
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/pbt-Front-Printed-PBT-Keycaps-oem-profile-Laser-Etched-Front-Printed-Legends-top-printed-white-grey/3034003_32822589894.html

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>>61582847
I wanted to try cubic, but its only ABS which sucks. Also XDA>DSA.

>>61582891
Those look great, thanks!

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Anyone know where to get (about 10) Matias Clicky switches?

I bought a keyboard from mechanicalkeyboards.com and it has a bunch of broken switches, I live outside the US so can't send it back or get it repaired. They gave me a refund of $10 and told me to go fuck myself pretty much, they also don't have any of the switches in stock themself.

>>61582987
did you try matias?

>>61583020
Good suggestion thanks.

But seriously, I think they only offer them in bags of 10, I didn't try contacting them directly though. Might try contacting KBP about it also to see if I can get some free ones.

>>61583043
Bags of 50*

>>61581911
i really like it. dsa profile w/ really big legends thats great

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My 8 year old Noppo Choc mini, red switches and POM plastic.

shitty camera sorry.

Also need to replace one of the switches I tore off on accident and lost. I've also been considering switching some of the key caps out however I don't know which type of plastic besides POM I should consider, I do not want ABS however. Any recommendations?

>>61583270
Also I'm aware I need to clean it lol

>>61583284
Then do it! Right now, in this thread.
Post pics

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My enjoypbt weebcaps get here tomorrow!

٩(^ᴗ^)۶

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>>61583270
>>61583284
>>61583302
I will deliver.
these good for the job? pic related

>>61583454
Toothbrush yes, but the wipes could leave unwanted residue all over your board.
A very lightly damp rag with a super small amount of dish soap (optional) will do fine for keycaps if you want to do it kind of quick. Also compressed air works for cleaning the inside quickly once the caps are off.

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>>61580944
Am I missing something here? Where is the spacebar? Do japanese not need it?

>>61583454
>>61583493
i piss on my caps and they are pristine lysol and this other fools suggestion will not give you the results you want. abs and pbt need the time and care of urea

>>61583536
Please post a detailed video explanation and demonstration! I only want the best for my keyboards.

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>>61583495
Those are just custom keycaps. The keyboard is fully programmable with several layers. Its still a big meme tho

>>61580944
kill it before it lays eggs

Is it common to get a full desk mouse pad for mechanical keyboards?

My keyboard makes a bit of a clunky noise when on my wooden desk, whereas it's more clicky when I type with it on my lap or something which I prefer.

Would a mat help with this?

>>61584015
Yes. Source: I had the same problem.

Why are there still people in mkg that think keys can only do what the keycap says?

Do they think blanks or boards without caps can't be typed on?

>>61580930
>Mom tells me she found one of those keyboards I look for (Model M) at thrift store
>It turns out to be some HP old piece of crap
At least she tried. If I ever want a normal keyboard, with a high chance of cum stains, I know where to get some for $2.

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POK3R or V80
wat do

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>>61583270
>>61583302
Gore

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>>61584249
Clean it as best I could atm. I'll grab some compressed air tomorrow after work and finish up.

>>61584249
You have to snort a big line from the caps lock key to the enter key.

>>61584267
Looking better already, anon.

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>>61584267
Keys cleaned and put back on board.

>>61584289
>giant logo on spacebar
no bueno

>>61584346
Good thing its 5.5u so there are plenty of options to replace it.

>>61584346
>>61584361
True, I have been wanting to replace for sometime now desu. Have yet to decide on anything, any suggestions?

>>61584420
You can get a few sets on aliexpress.

>>61581109
is it even any good

i have never typed on a keyboard while thinking to my self "gee i wish i could split the keyboard and tilt the two halves"

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>>61584420
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mechanical-keyboard-pbt-keyboarded-a-large-black-keyboard-keyboarded/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
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YMDK-142-XDA-Full-Keyset-Similar-to-DSA-For-MX-Mechanical-Keyboard-Steelseries-Ergodox-Filco-Leopold/32821401316.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-DSA-PBT-Perfect-Arc-Spherical-Keycap-White-Radium-vulture-Cherry-MX-switch-keycaps-for-Mechanical/32803021562.html

>>61584545


Thanks anon

>>61583495
It's not even a complete Japanese keyboard and most Japanese people use roman letter inputs these days.

Need a quiet keyboard since I plan to use it in class alot.
MX Black or MX Clear?
Overal usage is about 50-50 between gameing/typing usage

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quickie Q... is all PBT plastic grainy and rough to the touch or are there any PBT keycaps that are smoother? I kinda like smoother stuff. Got some links to smooth PBT?

>>61584910
They are made grainy deliberately. I don't know how your caps are but you might find the sides of them are perfectly smooth like a mirror, you can probably get smoother ones.

Dunno why you'd like smoother ones tho tbqh :/

>>61584910
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gray-Beige-Mixed-YMDK-Cherry-Profile-ANSI-104-Dye-Sub-Thick-PBT-Smooth-Feeling-Keycap-For/32813072835.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YMDK-Cherry-Profile-ANSI-104-Dye-Sub-Japanese-Thick-PBT-Smooth-Feeling-Keycap-For-Cherry-MX/32815355982.html

>>61584929
>Dunno why you'd like smoother ones tho tbqh :/
Oh, I'd just like something less gritty. Not sure how my fingers would feel after 8hrs on PBT.

>>61585073
that second one with hiragana looks amazing actually. thanks anon!

>>61581340
neato

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>>61583434
my man

>>61581023
What keyboard is that?

>>61584072
Pok3r, KBParadise in general has bad QC, but supposedly their V80 model in Cherry is ok.

I've never heard anyone complain about their Pok3r.

If the Model M I have came with a SDL to AT cable... can I swap the cable for an SDL to PS/2?
Will it work perfectly with the computer?

>>61585780
RAMA.works

>>61582941
>cubic
what a meme cap shape! I guarantee you it's crap.

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Steelseries 6gv2 or gigabyte k83?

Both cost $70, both have cherry switches (steelseries has black, gigabyte has red)

>>61583495
Even though the others are correct (it's not a Japanese but a weeb keyboard), Japanese does indeed not use/need spaces.
E.g. here is a japanese full width dot: "。". It's one single character with an enormous amount of space, so regular spaces are not needed. Same for other punctuation: 、)(

>>61586413
>、)(
Oh wow, something converted my full width parenthesis to normal width parenthesis? Maybe these stay untouched: "「text」"

Looking for an upgrade from my little 5 euro shitty keyboard. Have 120 euros to spend ( in Ireland ) and not sure what to go for, Need it to be a full keyboard. Not sure about switches since I never even had one before but I do want it a little bit clicky. Anything ye can recommend?

>>61584825
Those 2 have completely different feels. You should which one you prefer already.
Also, I believe Clear is louder than Black & Red. Almost as loud as Brown.

>>61580944
As a Mac user, this keyboard confuses me.
What kind of Mac keyboard does not need at least one Option ⌥ key and one Control ^ key?

>>61581016
Based FilcoBro

So how the hell does getting keycaps for a keyboard with multimedia funcions on f-keys work?

>>61582505
I just put the old key on and pressed around until it grabbed enough for me to pull it out, reused them to put my new keys in

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>>61586824
You could color-code it?
Or remap the 3 buttons to the rightmost keys so you can rely on just muscle memory.

>>61586824
remember/ignore/remap the functions or put stickers on the front of the keycaps or someth

>>61586942
>no blame key
trash

>>61586942
>>61587007
Never even knew there was a way to remap parts of keys without also remapping other parts of it, thanks a ton

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What have I done

It doesn't even have F keys

>>61587202
modifier+num row? right hand side keys?

Guys, im buying new mechanical keyboard.

Im torn between logitech G413 or Ducky One.

What should i get?

>>61587238
Yea that's why I got the blank right side block
Probably going to make a whole bunch of toggleable layers, for navigation and numpad and F block depending on the situation

>>61587242
>choice between complete shit and actual quality

Gee, sure is a hard choice. You have the choice of shit switches and shit keycaps, or actual Cherry switches and PBT keycaps. Always avoid anything Romer-G like the fucking plague.

>>61581853
I just switched to Cherry from OEM. Biggest difference is Cherry caps sit lower than the OEM ones. I like the feel more, but it's not really that huge a difference imo.

>>61587720
I've heard a lot of people using O-rings and crashpads with the OEM keys, have you tried any of these?

I'm not sure what I currently use atm. My noppoo choc mini I believe has the cherry profile but I could be wrong.

>>61588218

Neither. Don't know what a crash pad is. Like a wrist rest? My wrists float when I type, so I have no need for that.

>>61588238
I assume he means the little foam squares with circular holes in the middle that you can stick on top of the switch to get the same effect as o-rings.

https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,slpads&pid=sl120_cs

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>receive tada with screws loose just danglin around
>ask kbdfans waddup
>get this reply


Feels good to get chinked

>>61588317
Well, do you have one?

>>61588317
how much did you get it for?

>>61588317
Lmoa
Even the chink on taobao spoke better english than this guy
Got my tada for 60 with free shipping to eu, feels good man

>>61588383

I do.

>>61588440
€100 with like 5 day shipping.

>>61588476
damn, I bought it for aliexpress cause i didn't wanna bother with taobaohaochowpow.

I did manage to get the screws out and screw them tight, but I was kinda pissed cause I heard good things about tada68 and the KBDfans QC.

>>61588530


I wonder if I get him to give me a discount on my next order or something. What should I say to the slanted eye rat?

>>61588563
its a fuckign screw anon. get over yourself

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>>61588317
HAHAHAHA

Seriously, just tighten the screw.

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Where the fuck am I supposed to get keycap sets in the UK

>>61588726
Move to the US or China.

>>61588317
Hey man I had it worse. I bought a 60% PCB and one of the resistors had one side soldered and the other wasn't. The resistor was baked into the PCB so I couldn't just fix it.

>>61588726
Ukkeycaps

>>61587242
Romer G feels like shit.

Go out to a Best buy or something then order a ducky online when you inevitably come to the conclusion you want blues or browns.

>>61588238
oh I think they're actually called soft landing pads, to make a keyboard more quiet

>>61585780
Read the file name

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What do you goys think about the wooting one?
The analog switches sound awesome for gamers.

>>61590240
*gaymers

Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro S Cherry MX Brown white backlight for 85 eurobucks
yay or nay?

>>61590240
What type of switches did they use? Did they make something new or did they just use cherry mx sandpaper?

>>61590582
use google ya tard

>>61590608
"hey, you hear about this new thing?"
"no, tell me more!"
"fuck you, use Google fag xD"

>>61590582
>analog switches
>did they use digital switches?

>>61590766
>making assumptions
nice job kiddo, no use google you moron

>>61590582
Yes, they did something new. They just used mx stems for keycaps.

>>61588743
Did you get it replaced or did you get chinked?

>>61591000
Nice trips, nah I got my money back since I bought it through eBay. The seller said to keep the PCB since it doesn't work anyway, but KBDfans is selling the same exact PCB on their website, so I wonder how they would've handled it.

>>61588476
How did you get it priced that low? No internation shipping charge?

>>61588476
I didn't even know its possible to get free shipping from Taobao outside of China. Can I have a link for this Tada68?

>>61588476
I hope you are just kidding, I've just paid 20$ for shipping to eu.

>>61591326
>20$ for shipping to eu
damn. i spent 12 bucks to ship my tada to the eastern us, plus another $6 in agent fees

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>>61590538
just bough it, hope It will last longer than my rapidfire-i
I just wish it didn't have that ugly cooler master logo on the win keys

>>61591739
should have waited for doubleshot leopolds.

>>61591758
really?
link?

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What is your favorite key cap set that you would buy again if you had to and would recommend to friends, /mkg/?

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>>61591884
any of the carbon sets

>>61591884
I love my Granite keyset. I like that they're spherical, and I absolutely hate when it's not possible to buy a keyset with OS neutral meta keys.

>>61591791
https://imgur.com/a/kevei

>>61591884
ePBT

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>>61586844
Was that even English?
I just want to know if there's a way of reducing the play in the stabilizers or just replacing it.

>>61592334
They're just like that.

>>61592185
looks like ABS :(

>>61592569
They're confirmed PBT on PBT.

Thoughts on the Logitech g413?

>>61592591
logitech does their marketing right I guess. But their keyboards are complete garbage.

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bouta buy this slut with clears
gonna try and use it for gaming then inevitably switch back to reds

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>>61592075
>carbon
I'm a Dolch man myself because it's darker and doesn't show dirt/wear as much but Carbon's a fine set.

>>61592082
>Granite keyset
I like it. It has that classic keycaps look.

>OS neutral meta keys
There are some sellers on Ali that sell DSA keycaps with 1.25U blank and novelty caps. Try to see if you like any of those. I picked up a Mac set not so while ago for $15.

>>61592236
>ePBT
Not familiar with that. What is it anon?

>>61593258
EnjoyPBT

>>61593293
ah, OK. their japanese set maybe?

>>61593258
>1.25U blank and novelty caps
I don't like that. I love the diamond keycaps available for the Granite keyset. They remind me of Sun keyboards.

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>>61593312
They make more then just japanese sets.

>>61593403
cyka blyat

>>61593403
sure, but jap sets are the maximum meme. are they smooth or rough PBT btw?

>>61581911
fuse ?

>>61593433
Rough PBT.

If you like texture, these are for you. The best textured caps I've felt.

>>61593433
The have a fine texture to them, they're smoother then IBM PBT, but not as smooth as those gateron blanks. Thats the reason why they're my favorite

>>61593403
Will that keycap set turn me into a super-1337 russian haxor??

ordered from DSA keycaps from PMK and was worried they were meme worthy. they took a while to ship but holy shit these were worth every penny. from the profile to the quality.

using on a pok3r for those curious. got the pbt blanks. they're different than other pbts i'm used to, the top is super grippy and the sides are smooth as shit.

>inb4 shill

>>61594020
you'll have dnc emails for days my man

>>61585833
pls someone respond

>>61580930
what are /mkg/s thoughts on DAS Keyboards?

>>61582941
XDA is fucking awful and cubic looks terrible, congrats on having literally the shittest taste I've ever seen

>>61584910
The stock HHKB caps are fairly smooth, best feeling PBT caps I've used, but if you don't like topre then too bad

>>61594111
do they rob you with shipping like elitekeyboards?

>>61594136
Over priced for what it offers.

>>61584910
If you get alps/matias, AEK keycaps have a pretty smooth texture.

>>61594324
i paid $4 and shipping was only 2 days across the country

I have gateron browns but I want more tactile switches, would clears or blues be better?

>>61594391
matias quiet click

>>61581016
>pocket rockets.jpg
Those do not fire rockets, misleading file name.

>>61594359
>matias
this is one of the keyboards that's on my to-buy list. tied one few months ago at friend's place and loved it.

>>61594111
>PMK
they're too pricey for what you get. I find chinkshit to be adequate.

>>61594748
ive got multiple thick pbt sets from aliexpress and even though pmk is thinner it feels so much better to me. personal opinion of course.

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>>61591884
>What is your favorite key cap set that you would buy again if you had to and would recommend to friends, /mkg/?
this is the shit, my animu friends. you won't have to waste money again after this.

>>61594867
well, PMK is like 2-3x the cost. of course it's better. but not that much better. just my opinion... I only tried friend's PMK set... never owned it myself.

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>>61594154
shoo shoo SP shill

>>61594986
SP is shit as well unless it's hipro

Whats with low profile cases? They're so ugly, maybe easier to clean I guess.

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>>61581016
>Remington R51

ohshitniggerwhatareyoudoing.zip

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>>61595365
What's wrong with Remington?

The mail man who was supposed to have my new caps came by and dropped off the daily spam mail then left without leaving a package. 30 minutes later it gets marked as delivered but WHERE THE FUCK IS IT

>>61581109
Why does it look like water cooling blocks and why does it have LGBTP lighting?

>>61596187
He stole it. Quickly call the police and have them seize that truck.

>>61596008

I'm pretty sure the R51 is the shittiest production gun available currently.

I need a recommendation on a small, minimal USB keyboard. under $30.
as small as possible.

>>61596648
Magicforce is 40 bucks or if you want something smaller rk61 is 50 bucks

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>>61596648
The smallest keyboards you can get for that price are TKLs. Anything smaller then that costs more money

>>61581016
which caps are on the filco?

>>61596755
what switches are in that

>>61596781
Gaote/Outemu

>>61596187
So are my caps fucking gone? Maybe he took it to the wrong house but people are home from work now and no one has brought it by.

>>61596828
I've had that happen, and it was delivered the next day. My guess is mail man in a rush and didn't wanna bother with it that day but marks it as delivered so he doesn't get shat on. Is it still within the max delivery window?

what kind of switches are the quietest? I bought a blue switch keyboard and holy fuck is this thing loud. I also don't like the strong clickyness. I want something with more of a dull silent sound. Suggestions?

>>61596846
Do you like the general feel of the blues? If so, you should try matias quiet click. They are pretty good.

How much does /g/ spend on their keycaps or keycap sets? My noppoo choc mini needs a new space bar and I'm unsure if spending 20-50 dollars on a single space bar is worth.

Especially when it seems I can get a whole set for the same price. Advice?

>>61596919
You can get a new set of PBT caps for $30-40. So yes, paying that much for a single space bar is retarded.

Is it even possible to get a nice board with blue like feel for under 40 americlap cuckbucks? I dont need a numpad or gaymur LEDs. Just something that'll last.

How does PBT caps feel compared to POM?

Also has anybody here ever tried spray painting some caps?

>>61597112
Tai hao pbt is rough, enjoypbt is smooth. POM gets shiny but unlike ABS, people like shiny POM.

>>61596981
under 40 might be hard, but you should be able to find magicforce 68 for like $46.
But of course it won't be built as well as keyboards that cost 5x as much.

>>61596953
The problem I'm having is finding sets with a 5.5u space bar for my noppoo choc mini

>>61597389
I've seen sets on ali that come with 2-3 different space bar sizes.

>>61597409
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32813738267.html?spm=a2g0n.search-cache.0.0.70bc08b91AB3QC

Yeah I think this is one of them. Having a hard time discerning that though as I'm browsing on my phone while at work. I'll take another look when I get home. Thanks for the info anon

>>61596766
Tai hao lavender

i have a filco majestouch 2 with browns that i got from elitekeyboards in 2009. what technological advancements have been made since then? should i upgrade?

>>61597595
Switch out the controller and get some PBT keycaps

Is [email protected] the correct email to contact KBP about my shitty broken keyboard? I assume they speak English?

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Put these on an old Razer too see how they look and I don't think it's bad except for the mismatched spacebar.

>>61597866
but what's better about the newer controllers? iirc i have 6kro over usb and nkro over ps/2, and i still have a motherboard with ps/2.

>>61597989
looks cool

>>61597989
do u even write & speak jap bro?

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Someone mentioned cubic in this thread. I looked it up.
Thoughts on it???

>>61598332
Unless I'm seeing things wrong it doesn't look much different than OEM?

>>61598313
Nope

>>61598428
Beats me man. I think the pad is maybe slightly wider and corners are sharper? No fucking clue. Hope someone here knows the details.
Does TaiHao make PBT caps or are they ABS only shop?

>>61598428
It's mostly sharper edges and steeper angle from base to top. Profile is very similar.

>>61598470
so it's just for the cool factor? that's cool too. I know several dozen phrases from watching anime over the years... wish I knew how to read & write hiragana and katakana.

>>61597998
They add full programmability with several function layers. They only cost like 20 bucks so its not all that expensive.

What profile is closest to DSA for the spacebar/enter key and escape keys? I'm fine mixing and matching as long as I can get decently close. The color I'm looking for isn't available in DSA and the cost of self-dyeing keys is a bit high.

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>Introducing Tai-Hao’s brand-new Cubic profile: a hybrid with a feel all its own. As if Cherry and OEM profile had a child, the Cubic profile features the same height as OEM, but with square-shaped keys, just like the name suggests. Made with doubleshot ABS, these keys are durable and long lasting, but they don’t feel quite like before. Still smooth, yet more grippy than other ABS keycaps, they’re designed to help you maintain your grip on the keys whether you’re gaming or typing up a lengthy email—not to mention they’re available in four eye-catching colorways to suit your style.

That looks opposite of comfy to me.... but what the fuck do I know.

>>61598517
now that's kind of cool. thanks anon

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>>61598531
Here's a row of DSA next to Cherry

>>61598662
Thanks. I noticed a flipped OEM space bar fits in pretty deceivingly but the escape/enter keys are no dice.

>>61598483
Tai hao is one of the only three manufacturers in the world who make doubleshot PBT keycaps

>>61598534
>they’re designed to help you maintain your grip on the keys
That's a relief. On normal keyboards, my hands slip off the keys so hard that I fall under the desk.

>>61598730
Interesting. Only ones I've seen from them are ABS. These seem to be double-shot ABS and they look extremely clean and sharp.

Who are the other two? SignaturePlastics... and?

>>61598761
kek'd.
I wander how much it hurts when you miss the center of the key and hit one of those sharp af corners...

>>61598662
Do you have cherry + oem comparison? Would love to see few rows comparison of them.

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>>61581265
Is it possible to remove the shine from few caps? fine sandpaper maybe? some chemical etch maybe? anyone tried it?

>>61585833

Yes. Get a new one from Unicomp.

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Ok this is a stupid question, but I bid on a model m on ebay only reading later that it is a rubber dome model.

would it be possible to replace the rubber domes with cherry mx or clicksprings?

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>>61598833
1/2

>>61598852
Yes? But It would look like shit if done wrong, plus the legends would wear off if they are not good dye sub or double shots.

>>61595154
Hipro isn't made by sp, hipro isn't even close to similar to any profiles sp makes.

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>>61598833
2/2

>>61599249
>>61599263
thanks so much anon!!! so... in first pic: 2xDSA, 2xCherry, 2xOEM?
Which one is better, cherry or oem... and why?

>>61599251
>Yes? But It would look like shit if done wrong, plus the legends would wear off if they are not good dye sub or double shots.
I'd mostly like to "restore" my spacebar since it shines the most for some reason. No legends to speak off. Not sure how I could make it look better.

>>61598819
>SignaturePlastics
They wish. Its actually vortex and Ducky. There are other manufacturers that do a mix of PBT and ABS/POM instead of pure PBT

>>61598963
no

Hey /mkg/ I just picked up a DB Power keyboard the old version. RGB Blue switches. I bought it for $42 off ebay was it worth it? This is what the keyboard looks https://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit-Switches/dp/B01AXV7FV2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501207011&sr=8-7&keywords=dbpower+keyboard like I'll update you on monday with pictures I've taken. Was it worth it? Only thing I'm slightly bummed out about is that there is no software for customizing the RGB. The keyboard just has presets. How'd I do /mkg/? Does anyone else have one?

>>61599607
You made a bit of a blunder since the Victop I500 is cheaper and better, but if you're the kind of faggot who needs LGBT lights on his keyboard then you probably did fine.

Also get off my board.

>>61599671
I didn't get it for RGB Anon I got it for single color red or white. I don't want it for RGB. Can I stay please. I got it because my friend has the same one and we want to match because said keyboard is really rare.

>>61599607
If the keyboard you bought is the one you linked then you did pretty bad. Not only does it look like shit, the LEDs aren't RGB and as you said you can only select presets

>>61599688
Wow you really are a fag. I was only kidding before, but now I feel bad.

>>61599690
I only want it for Red or White I think I did fine? What's all the hate I don't even want RGB It's just an eyesore and waste of money for buying RGB Products. If I wanted RGB I would've been a shitfag and by a Razer Chroma product.

>>61599708
Did you read my post? The LEDs on the keyboard you linked aren't RGB at all.

>>61599299
>Which one is better, cherry or oem... and why?
I don't really have an opinion. I haven't used OEM in a long time and the Cherry caps I just got today.

>>61599330
Hm, well you could always try it. I mean, its already shiny.
Just take some 500+ grit to it and see how it fairs.
Also, I would do the entire spacebar though so it doesn't have a spot where you did it.
Post a pic of what it looks like currently.

>>61586317
the steelseries has a non-standard layout

>>61599299
>Which one is better, cherry or oem... and why?
cherry is comfier and looks a lot nicer, but OEM isn't that bad. if you have the choice go for cherry but I don't think most people actually have strong opinions about which is better. it is "known" that OEM is shit, but it is also cheaper.

but if you're mixing with DSA, cherry is closer because it's lower.

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>spilled coffee on my corsair keyboard
>keys are sticky
>thankfully just the numpad/arrow keys
>media buttons and lighting however have stopped working completely except for the volume bar

I am an idiot.

>>61601019
>drinking coffee
Fucking normies

>>61601019
>inb4 people tell you that your keyboard sucks and that you should be glad you spilled coffee on it
I feel for you, young anon.

Just bought these to go on my Magicfoce 68.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/japanese-alphabets-cherry-pbt-dyesubbed-keycap-set

>>61601019
I've spilled beer and other liquids on my noppoo choc mini over the years. Not always directly on the keyboard but a few keys haven't gotten sticky before.

luckily the keyboard still works fine and the only key that's sticky still is my right control.

I know this isn't a question for a 'build it yourself' enthusiast thread like this one, but I've been looking at two mechanical keyboards, one from kingston and one from rosewill. Both very subtle, black on black, tenkeys, etc, but is there a difference in build quality?

Has anyone here bought a 5.5u spacebar keycap before? If so where did you purchase it? And what are yours thoughts on said keycap

>>61601105
Have got sticky*

>>61601069

I have been told that.
I don't get it to be honest.
It has cherry switches. It has a nice wrist rest.
It's the only gaming keyboard that doesn't look like a retarded fucking abomination.
Media keys are (were ;_;) really useful.

I couldn't get the good mechanical ones in my country anyway and didn't want to import.

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in /hpg/, endgame is HD600.
What's the endgame keyboard + keycaps in /mkg/?

>>61602184
FC660C

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>>61602184

>>61602276
what keyboard?

>>61602304
File name, mate.
TX75

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>>61580930

Hello guys, my first post here, so let's hope this goes well. The Logitech K120 is the best keyboard I have ever tried. It only cost me 8£ brand new. Why is it good you ask? I shall tell you.

Well, first of all: this keyboard is from Logitech, which is undoubtedly the best keyboard manufacturer today.

It is a rather common keyboard, yes; but because it is a Logitech, somehow it doesn't feel cheap. It's like the brand itself makes a crappy keyboard turn into a great one. I don't know, Logitech has always made me feel comfortable with cheaper products.

The keys are superbly well distributed, and your fingers won't touch the surrounding keys like some other ones I've tried. The keys are also not very soft, nor very hard to press down on. You know, this keyboard makes it just right, so that you can actually take advantage of the impulse that the rebounding keys give you.

This keyboard makes you feel like gravity is actually working WITH you, rather that against you.

Another thing I absolutely love about it, is the space bar. It is just the right size, and not too small or too big like on some other crappy keyboards from other manufacturers. The space bar is the most balanced key in the whole keyboard, it sits right at the center, and you can actually use it without looking at the keyboard. I mean, that's just brilliant design.

It's an USB keyboard. This makes it perfect for use with modern computers, and even laptops and netbooks. No more using that old crappy PS/2 port. We're in 2017, people.

I could be here all day, but in the end, I just wanted to share with you my experience with this marvelous piece of peripheral engineering. I recommend this keyboard to anyone.

>>61602322
>TX75
indeed, i'm braindead

>>61602184
Tada68, which already comes with EnjoyPBT keycaps.

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>>61602349
I see you're making those rupees Mr Pajeet.

>>61602349
this should be a copypasta

>>61602890
>>61602890
>>61602890

>>61602842
It is

>>61602276
Are your favorite colors black and red? Why don't you own a Rotring?