/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

>>61623328
Delet that

Cheap TKL I can carry around at university?

previous thread: >>61602890

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>>61623521
tomoko

about two years ago I fell for the mechanical keyboard meme. Of course, like everyone else, I talked myself into liking it because it was expensive after all. Couple of weeks ago, I broke my keyboard (my fault but that doesnt matter). Since I needed a new keyboard quicky, I just bought a rubber keyboard as a temporary solution until I've figured out which one to buy.
The difference is a joke because the difference is imaginary. I still type 130+ WPM and the keyboard is light as fuck. Instead I can buy a new one for 15 bucks every few months.

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I'm looking for a mechanical keyboard not for coding but for excessive writing.
What would you recommend?

>budget: ~$250 max
>location: Europe
>switch type: not sure, kinda satisfied with my black switches atm, could be a bit harder
>layout: ISO
>form factor: no numblock but with arrows and F keys directly on top of the numbers would be cool
>backlight: no thanks
>current keyboard: g6v2

>>61623731
Mechanical keyboards are a placebo you dolt. If you bought one thinking it would make you a better gaymer or typist then you're retarded. Its all about muh feels and that's it.

>>61624669
Vortex Race 3

brown keys like my skin

>>61623504
This

>>61624758
But muh feels contribute a lot. If it actually feels good to type on a keyboard, one might start typing for the tactile experience alone, and become a beter typist as a result. Placebo is overpowered

>>61623328
This is outdated, needs silent blacks and reds under the "Holy shit Cherry fixed their molds" category

anyone here have/recommend the drevo excalibur? don't see it mentioned too often but it looks great except for those keycaps

>>61624669
You could build your own for that budget and requirements senpai. KBD75 from China, supports ISO layout, various bottom rows, split backspace etc..

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I'm that cuck that powerwashed their IBM Model F I found at the recycler, it looks great and everything works great. What are some converters and general tips for me to use this bad boy on a modern PC?

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>>61626267

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>>61626307
Also sprayed it with a house.

>>61626267
does it even work?

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>>61626335
This was before.
>>61626350
I need to get an adapter to test but I took the keyboard apart and everything looked mint condition (except for oxidation on front metal). I left the keyboard to dry for a day but I'm fairly confident it works.

>>61623328
Explain this picture, please.

>>61626371
The adapters can be found on ebay for 40 bucks, or you can make one yourself for 20

>>61626378
What picture? You didn't post an image.

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>>61626403
Link or name? Would I have to bind the keys and shit or would they be preconfigured?

>>61626455
It comes preconfigured by default, except for the extra keys, those are just used as macros. which one do you need a link for the adpater on ebay or the diy one?

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Say Say something nice about this DAS

>>61626506
That model is the last good one they made.

Anybody else lube their switches?

I lightly lube just the sliders with krytox/teflon on my ergo clears. The first day or so it completely ruined the feelnof the board, but after a few days it got worked in properly and is now heavenly to type on.

>>61626499
eBay one desu, thanks in advance.

>>61624779
Does not seem to be available in Europe

>>61625732
>KBD75
This looks interesting af. So I get the Custom Keyboard Kit, 70? switches and the keycaps right? Sorry for required spoonfeeding

>>61626525
Well there are several different types due to all the different connectors the model F has. Its either
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Soarers-Converter-Adapter-for-IBM-Model-F-122-Keyboard-Remapping-Macros-NKR-/282575692501?hash=item41cad2e2d5:g:A4sAAOSwY45USZdd
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XT-AT-to-USB-Soarers-Converter-Remapping-Macros-NKRO-Support-IBM-Model-F-/282575691272?hash=item41cad2de08:g:U4cAAOSwDN1USZL-

>>61626566
Thank you!

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You have 10 seconds to explain why you haven't gotten a Cooler Master MasterKeys S PBT TKL keyboard.

>>61626547
>Does not seem to be available in Europe
it is tho
https://www.candykeys.com/product/vortex-race-3/

>>61626594
Because I got a model M TKL instead

>>61626566
Do you happen to have a link to a guide that shows how to make your own adapter?

>>61626733
deskthority.net/workshop-f7/xt-at-ps2-terminal-to-usb-converter-with-nkro-t2510.html
geek
hack.org/index.php?topic=17458.0

>>61626796
Seem's simple enough,

thanks

Ordered some pbt caps from kbdfans. One of the keys legend is flawed, so I asked if it was possible to replace just that one key, not the whole set. This was the reply:

>Hi,I am sorry for delay,all one set,can you received this?

Anyone speak chinglish?

>>61626860
Let me help you:
>Get chinked whito piggu

>>61626898
kek, I figured. I'd have appreciated a simple no over this riddle, though.

>>61626915
I thought they'd higher someone who knows English since they advertise on reddit. Even the chink gateron site has someone who speaks English if you need help for whatever reason.

What's the silentest (if that's the word) keyboard that I can buy?

>>61626957
Those old silent rubber domes with dampened sliders, or topre type s

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>>61623328
Anyone know if there's anything similar to this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YMDK-142-XDA-Full-Keyset-Similar-to-DSA-For-MX-Mechanical-Keyboard-Steelseries-Ergodox-Filco-Leopold/32821401316.html
(with stepped center stemmed capslock) with that off-white cream color?

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>>61627131
what's wrong with the set you linked? If you want XDA profile then just get one of their sets

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Got pic related full size today with Mx-Brown switches. Feels great so far, although the space bar is a bit more clicky than expected from browns, so I might have to install dampeners. A wrist rest would also come in handy. I plan to use it at work where I'm currently stuck with pretty old rubber domes. I could get a newer rubber dome one, but the current available generation doesn't have nearly as much push distance as the older one. That would suck for someone like me who likes to hammer keys pretty hard.

So far I prefer brown switches over black ones for typing (had been using the latter for a few years now at home).

Until getting this full size one I was convinced that 75% with vertical navigation keys and existing arrow keys was the optimum, but although I don't use the numpad a lot, it's useful for remapping some keys to macros for frequent tasks.

>>61627199
What do you think would browns bother others in an open office environment? I love my blues but they are just too loud for a workplace and I was thinking about getting browns as a quieter alternative. Also I usually dont bottom out on blues.

>>61627477
just get o-rings. It will still be louder then rubberdomes since those don't silence the up stroke, but it will be a lot better

What are good uses for macros?

>>61627513
I'm a bit confused about o-rings. Does the colour if it matters?

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>>61627643
each manufacture has their own colors. What you should look for instead is the size, thickness, and softness/hardness

>>61627639
media macros, mmo macros, browsing macros, trading macros, etc.

>>61627477
I got a switch tester ahead of time so I could test out the noise level with my office mates. Green and blue were definitely too noisy, but brown has no specific click apart from the keys hitting the back plate. The great thing about brown is how the noise is the same as with regular long travel rubber dome switches, but there is silent tactile feedback.

>>61627191
Wanting to make something retro, I don't really care if it's XDA or not, I mostly want just PBT, beige colored, caps with printing and a stepped capslock key.
The ones I linked aren't beige colored and don't have printing and their 'beige' color seems to be more just a white than cream beige color.

>>61626558
When someone finally breaks into your home and gives you a chance to use those, which one do you grab?

>>61623328
Since when the fuck did /g/ start hating browns?

>>61627477
Just get matias quiet click, why do people bother with browns when those exist?

>>61623731
I bought a cherry red MX board and the difference is day and night. At the very least my wrist pain has gone.

>>61628137
then get SA retro

>>61628215
since its inception.Though the love for topres is pretty recent

>>61626610
bookmarked, thanks

>>61626547
Still wondering. Also does the layout matter in terms of total number of keys or does it just determine the labeling?

>>61628376
>since its inception
I fucking hate /g/. Literally every thread now hates stuff they shilled a few years ago.

>>61628417
Its like it never changed
https://warosu.org/g/thread/S45876816

>>61628486
Did... did you read that? They're actively shilling browns in that thread

>>61623328
>overpriced shit
>sold by a scammer
>gateron purple

did you mean zealios but were too inept to use google image search

>>61628725
Zealios use gateron housings

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>>61628725
https://zealpc.net/collections/switches/products/zealio
I hope you're just pretending

>>61626594
Mine's coming in on Tuesday. How does it compare in size to a 75% keyboard?
I was deciding between it and something like a noppoo choc mini 84 but feel like I might regret my choice considering how much space my current full-sized keyboard takes up on my desk.

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>>61628175
This keyboard.

>>61626594
Because I have a tada68

I've tried OEM, Cherry, old type writers, and DSA(personal/current favorite). What should I try next? GMK or SA?

>>61628725
>being this retarded
What's it like anon

>>61628217
Keycaps options mostly. Also there isn't many good quality boards at any layout you want that have those switches.
I agree with you though.

>>61632240
non sculpted high-pro

>>61623328
Zeals are amazing senpai
78gs

>>61632240
SA

Are cherry black switches really that bad for typing?

what's the best Coolermaster keyboard?

>>61633423
Novatouch tkl, then masterkeys s pro imho

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Do you prefer your keyboards flat or at an angle? Seems like most cases are angled

>>61628918
>>61628725
Not just the housings, Zealios are made by Gateron on commission by Zeal. Every part of them is Gateron.

>>61633549
what's better about the novatouch compared to the masterkeys?

>>61633294
I have a Filco majestouch with blacks, I prefer them over clicky/tactile switches, but I want to move to matias quiet linear switches because I don't like loud keyboards.

>>61633609
Genuine Tokyo Press premium rubber dome capacitive switches

>>61633617
Cherry silent blacks are another option

>>61633568
angle, easily
>>61633609
resale value, topre switches(subjective)

>>61633630
Sorry I'm a newfag to mechanicals, can you spoonfeed me on what exactly that means?

>>61633652
Tokyo Press is more well known by the shortening of their name, Topre (pronounced meme)

>>61633724
oh ok, so I guess topre is considered a good brand. where would you find a Novatouch? I can't seem to find any on Amazon or Ebay

Can't decide on switches, mostly for typing, some GAYMEN -- have blues right now and I love them, but considering trying natural whites. Anyone have experience with them?

>>61633798
Never ever fag boy

>>61633829
huh

>>61633827
Topres
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D2iH8AdiTc&t

>>61633829
>>61633849
seriously where do you find those

>MX Blues are too loud

Wow how does it feel being a fucking child? I'm a big MAN. I want my CLICKS to be LOUD and GLORIOUS.

CLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACKCLACK

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Friendly reminder that the Tada68 is only 84$ on taobao

(60 $ + 24$ shipping)

taobao /item/537653557670.htm?fromSite=main

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>>61634133
>he doesn't have topre type s

>>61634047
You don't. Or you suck some redditors dick for one.

>>61634047
Its ded jim

cherry mx browns are the best

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>>61634387

>>61634387
I like them too. They're like DS Lite buttons, which were also unpopular. People like their clicks.

Anyone have a Leopold FC980C?
i've never used topre before but this keyboard looks awesome. expensive as heck though.

Anyone have any recommendations on o-rings?

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these jap white keycaps... they're fucking perfect. lettering is just superb and elegant and they seem comfy as fuck. this might be, dare I say it, my endgame keycap.
WHERE DO I FIND THEM!??!?

Is there a shop where I can get Outemu Browns?

>>61623328
Whats the consensus on cherry mx red?

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I just bought this.

Why did I make a bad decision?

>>61634824
Japan.

>>61634824
Are they keycaps off a Japanese AEKII? Roman letters look the same.

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>>61623328

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.

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>>61635335
>Are they keycaps off a Japanese AEKII? Roman letters look the same.
I don't know anon. Where can I buy them? Got some links? I just love the aesthetic. Been looking for something like that for a while. I came across EnjoyPBT jap caps but they're too colorful for my taste. These look just like what I've been looking for.

Also, what kind of caps are the pic related? Love that deep purple and black combo too.

>>61635266
manchild. go back to >>>/v/
ps: your whole family thinks you're a loser.

>>61623707
>GMK
Double-shot ABS for 100+ dollarydoos? Yeah, no thanks.

>>61635422
That didn't answer my question though...

>>61635266
yes, why could you have not at least bought a non faggot gaymer keyboard like a corsair k 70

>>61635447
Because it was on sale for $80.

>>61635458
My first mech was an open box Blackwidow for the same price in 2012

>>61635398
Looks like it

https://deskthority.net/wiki/File:Apple_Extended_II_White_Damped_Mex_--_switches.jpg

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>>61635495
>no cherry mx stems
>impossible to mount on my kb

>>61634224
And there's a kit for 50$ if you want meme switches.

>>61635476
not that anon but that's actually what I'm typing (clacking) on right now

>>61634224
>taobao
how do you buy from there if you're not in china?!? I could never figure it out.

>People actually buy Mechanical keyboards thinking it'll make their typing faster

These are the same retards who buy SSDs for more FPS huh?

>>61635621
You can use an agent to buy and ship it to you. I can recommend superbuy, shipping my Tada to eu was 20$ and you don't have to pay any other fees.
If you live in the us it's maybe cheaper to buy directly from taobao, there are guides on doing that.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FashionReps/comments/4yr51a/guide_to_taobao_direct_buying_without_an_agent/

>>61635587
Someone needs to run some caps with the AEK font and color scheme

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>>61623328
Anyone know of any caps with the older style Macintosh keyboard font?

>>61628363
Where would you get those? Everywhere I can find are unavailable/sold out years ago?

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>>61627131
https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-industrial-keyset/

Need a virgin vs chad keyboard meme

>virgin has dampened quiet blacks
>chad has buckling spring

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FUCK just deleted my whole long ass post like a dumbass so rewriting it now

currently working on restoring pic related, first time ever doing anything like this but i only paid $38 for it so it's not a huge deal if it doesn't work out as expected. it's some kind of Honeywell Micro Switch SD keyboard, not sure what the final product would've looked like as it's missing the case and probably some other components but there were a bunch of these on eBay for cheap so i picked one up.
switches are mainly 4b3b's but there's some 4b3a's and 4b3k's thrown in there too (as well as some 6xxx's as the stabilizers for a few keys).

anyways, here's a list of the steps for now:
>clean exterior - done
>whiten key caps - done
>clean actual board (really gross and im lazy so im just gonna leave the caps off till i get around to this)
>polish keys (not sure this is super important but i want it to look kinda nice when im done with it)
>convert to USB/bluetooth
>3d print case

i really have no clue where to go with the conversion part at the moment. basically, all i know is there's a port for 20 pin ribbon cable and i need to somehow figure out what it does. i was thinking of using an old Pi to test it out but now that i think about it im not sure it's gonna be possible because the pin outs will be wrong(?)
a teensy is probably what ill end up going with later on, but for now i'd rather have something to mess around with so i can figure out how the keyboard works before actually making it a finished product. the Pi seems like it'll be good for this since i can just use this as the keyboard to control it directly + i can experiment with bluetooth maybe. also my Pi is a model A or A+ so in theory i can just use it as an HDI device to test the keyboard on another computer.
that said, i really have no idea what im supposed to be doing & these keyboards are barely documented. anyone ever worked with something similar? any tips?

>>61635779
Thanks anon!

>>61635809
>Someone needs to run some caps with the AEK font and color scheme
Yeah, that would be a god-tier set. I'd buy one in an instant.

>>61635821
No. Unfortunately most are either stupid gaymer font or they're using huge-ass letterings.

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>spilled milk all over the keyboard
>arrow keys are dead now
Hold me.

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Got my Snow White TADA (Gat brown) with CMYK mods.
Lovely shit.
Probably endgame for the foreseeable future. Exactly my preferred switch + layout + colors, down to the cable.

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>>61636739
Water bottles can be tech too, you know.
You people have no idea how often I got thanks from my coworkers for recommending them this.

>>61636768
That looks great. I can't find that particular model, but I ordered a similar one from Amazon.

>>61636047
I could help you if it was contact or capacitive but that's Hall Effect. You're in for a world of pain, https://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/converting-my-wang-t12379.html

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I was thinking about buying a mechanical keyboard for the first time. I decided for blacks cuz muh gayming.
Which keyboard would you recommend for a first time buyer? Where should I order? I'm in central Europe, if that matters.
The cheaper the better

>>61637281
I'll be moving to university housing really soon, so it needs to be silent

>>61637281
A Tada68 is between 80-100$ shipped to eu. If you have the budget you can't really go wrong with it.

Also fill this out and we can give you better recommendations.
>Use the buyer's template
http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG

>>61636768
How clumsy are people that they need this

>>61637281
>cuz muh gayming.
get reds then

>>61637565
I read that blacks are for gaming tho
>>61637477
switches: black
no need for backlighting, I prefer some modest looking boards.
yet again, price is the deciding factor here

>>61637578
also number keys are neccessary

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>>61637578
They're basically identical except reds have 25% lower activation force, which (imo) is comfier. Reds would be better for FPS gayming.

Also I cucked my DAS up with gayming keys :^)

>>61637604
Duck 40% with pandastotle switches.

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>>61637604
Also why are you going to uni if you don't have the agency to follow simple instructions and fill out a template?

>>61637677
good question.
The answer is, that I like what I'm doing - programming

>>61623328
Hello !

I'm looking for a mechanical keyboard with cheery MX blue switches. But I need the flatest keyboard possible. Any advice ?

>>61637790
Cherry mx blue or similar, I like clicky and tactiles ones.

>>61637578
The problem is that most budget keyboards have gayman aesthetics or loud clicky blue switches.

By number keys do you mean the numpad or the number row? Are you okay with ANSI layout?

For a full size board:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/James-Donkey-619-Gaming-Keyboard-104keys-Gateron-Switches-USB-Wired-Yellow-Backlight-Mechanical-Keyboard-for-Mac/32794636050.html
or
https://www.banggood.com/Mantistek-GK2-104-Keys-NKRO-RGB-Blue-Red-Black-Brown-Switch-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1082840.html

>>61637790
Are none of you esl fucks capable of reading the op and using the buyers template?

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>>61637840
Disregard this, OP sucks cocks.

Hey guys, I've been meaning to buy a mech keyboard for a while, while I had my eyes on the Das 4 for some time the prices have gone up on Amazon and I can't find one with ISO layout either. I have been looking at local dealers but all they have is cancerous and ugly gamer crap and very little variety of switches. If I had to buy a gaming keyboard it'd be something like the Corsair K70 that doesn't look aids inducing.

Should I wait and shell out for it or just buy a cheaper keyboard right now? Anything will be an improvement over the 10€ HP rubberdome I have had for six years.

Anyway, hope you guys can help me:
>Budget
Up to 180€
>Location (continent at least)
Europe, (spain but I am not really bothered by not having ES keycaps)
>Preferred switch type
I've never tried any but I do mostly gaming and programming/data input so I would guess either Red or Blue.
>Layout
ISO if possible but I'll settle for ANSI
>Form factor
Full size, I use the numpad on the daily
>Backlight
Don't really care
>Previous/current keyboards
10€ Rubber domes

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>>61637689
Going to uni is a meme anyway. cs freshgrad here, I've already failed 10 interviews with still no job. That means no money for keyboards.
You better off learning at home and building your github backlog.

>>61637530
People also say that about water-proof phones... up until they accidentally drop their phones into water.
Accidental shit happens. That's why they are accidental.

>>61637954
Oh please. Having a grad doesn't mean you are entitled to a job.
I'm a CS grad and my salary is enough for me to go buy mech boards in Tokyo.
What does that say about uni?
Nothing, that's what, because I'm not a self-entitled ass.

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What the fuck happened? Why CM stopped producing NovaTouch?

>>61638466
topre isn't popular

>>61638357
Well good for you. For me those 4 years were wasted on studying useless things. Anyway what do you do?

>>61638466
Topre is overrated.

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Do reasonably priced 84k w/ UK layout exist? (full-sized return)

>>61638931
when you say 84k do you mean a winkeyless blocked tenkeyless or a 75%?

>>61638948
Either is fine desu

>>61638931
YMD75 supports iso layout too.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Fast-Free-shipping-Customized-YMD75-84-Full-Kit-CNC-Aluminum-Case-PCB-Plate-Switches-Underglow-RGB/429151_32812690592.html

>>61635821
XDA canvas

>>61635587
>image says keycaps are for matias switches
>disapointed its not for cherry switches
Why are anime posters so retarded.

>>61637790
Pok3r

>>61639111
Thank you
>>61635821
Any idea what the font is?

>>61626515
I lubed my space invader board with teflon. I thought I ruined the switches at first because they were sticking but they quickly broke in and the board was 100x better to type on. The switches are extremely stable because the sliders are so tight around the housing and the lube completely eliminated the off-center binding which was my only complaint about the board.

>>61635821
>>61639285
Supposedly Univers 57 Oblique, if anyone else is interested.

>>61638466
Topre got pissy that cooler master made better keyboards then anything Realforce has shit out in the past 20+ years, so they took revenge on them.

>>61628417
>>61628541
They honestly thought browns were a good compromise between blues and reds because no one in those threads had experience with a real tactile switch like ALPS/Matias, and Gateron wasn't a thing yet.

>>61630392
>Insight
>not Surefire

Shameful.

>>61634824
That's literally the Apple keycap legends since forever.

>>61635587
>>61635809
>>61635809
>all this want for cherry stem AEK caps

When did this become bizarro world?
I use ALPS switches over Cherry because they're superior in every way yet the one gripe I have is the lack of keycap options because I don't like AEK.

>>61635941
seconding this please

>>61635587
You can get adapters you know

>>61623328

Change Alps in your image to bew "squishy and chatters". I have literally never had an alps board that didn't have chatter.

>>61639504
>old used and rusty keyboards from the 90s
>expects them to be perfect.
Just buy new matias switches instead of getting old alps.

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Alright lads.

Looking at buying my first Mechanical Keyboard and I was looking at the Corsair K70 Brown but I'm having second thoughts and might go for Blue switches.

Any advice?

For video games mostly. A wide range. MMOs at the moment but I play everything

>>61639732
Nice b8 m8

>>61639281
tyvm ! But it seems complicated to order it in the EU

>>61639933
No it isn't. There are dozens of places in the Eu to order one. Try amazon, candy keys, mech keys, uk keyboard, and there are two places in scandinavia, but I forgot their names.

>>61626558
if this isn't a photo of a pawn shop, then this is fucking gay

>>61637650
i have the same desk mat. how is the mx master for gaming?

>>61626506
Have DAS 4 Pro, got it for cheap, have no problems with it, feels solid on every aspect, could have had a changeable cable and a keycap remover included, but I guess the cable is good enough to have no need to replace it

>>61626957
Something touchscreen

>Budget
Up to €150
>Location (continent at least)
Ireland
>Preferred switch type
Blue I think
>Layout
Preferably ISO but could go for an ANSI if needs be
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Not too bothered either way
>Previous/current keyboards
Dell XPS 15 laptop keyboard

I have tried my friends Razer Blackwidow Chroma with blue switches or whatever their equivalent is and I liked the feel of it

>>61634824
Looks shit desu senpai

>>61635361
Although too much of memery, he's not actually wrong
Except for the fucking ghosting issues when using WASD and arrows, had a cheapo logitech before K120 that didn't have it that bad, but hey, the keyboard was great

>>61637946
THIS PLEASE IM IN THE SAME SITUATION
>budget
~200€
>location
Europe (SPAIN)
>switch type
Blue (I can also try Brown), anything with "clicky" feedback.
>layout
ISO (I need my "Ñ" and "Ç" and ¨ ´ `).
>form factor
full size
>backlight
Idc
>current keyboard
Some cherry mx red meme i fell.

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>>61623328
btw.
Is this a bad meme? (pic)

>>61638466
Topre cut off of their contract. It got too popular.
NovaTouch is still one of the best KBs around... if you can find one.

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>>61639216
It's ALPS you stupid retard.
Also, anime website.

ps: if you feel so superior to non-anime watchers that you have to bring it up into discussions, maybe you should re-evaluate your life. you're like a retard who goes on gay.com/forum/tech and complains about "faggots".

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>>61641038
>can't read
niggers aren't welcome here
take a look at >>61634824 again

>>61639502
>You can get adapters you know
Where?

>>61641100
>anime poster can't use google
color me surprised

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>>61639111
Man, say what you will about Taobao and the people there, look at all these options they offer. Just so... neat.

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>>61641111
You're a moron. I'm sure you could 3d print some piece of plastic to go in between but the cap would be too high and would be flimsy as shit.... just like your mind.

>>61641238
Then do it yourself fag, wait you're probably to retarded to figure that out.

>>61639502
I thought this was about alps keycaps on mx switches and there's only adapters for mx keycaps on alps switches

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>>61641317
The guys that do those artisan keycaps that sell for $400+ made adapters for almost every switch combination, including buckling springs

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OMG, I think I found my endgame case.

https://shop.norbauer.com/products/custom-cnc-aluminum-case-for-coolermaster-novatouch-rapid-i-and-masterkeys-keyboards

that price tho... fuck! Anyone have one of these?

>>61641460
That certainly is a weird look, like a box with keycaps stuck on top.
It sucks to like niche things, I know.

>>61641638
>That certainly is a weird look, like a box with keycaps stuck on top.
it's just DSA caps. you can use any caps you want. The case is what's godly.

hey do any of u guys know where I can get a full set of gold keycaps?

How do you keep your table from resonating because of typing?
So fucking annoying
And don't suggest me the towel, this is too autistic even for me

>>61641377
>made adapters for almost every switch combination, including buckling springs
Shit where? I feel the need to plaster my model m keybaord with cheap cherry keys

>>61642320
don't use a table made from cardboard.

>>61641020
>Topre cut off of their contract. It got too popular.

Sorry guys, we're making too much money! I don't get it, why would that be the reason.

>>61642995
Tokyo Press are the original hipsters. I bet as soon as SP or the manufacturers behind EnjoyPBT got molds for Topre keysets, they'd change the slider design because aftermarket keycaps are too mainstream.

>>61642995
>making too much money
They were losing money because they make much higher margins off their own keyboards than off the sale of switches.
It's basic business 101, kid. never get involved in anything financial... you're too stupid for it.
ps; fuck off back to plebbit.

>>61643096
I admitted my ignorance, and asked an honest question. No need to be rude.

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>>61642904
It's not from the cardboard but when i put KB on the sofa it sounds competely different

>>61643336
Get a wide enough mouse pad for both your kb and mouse to sit on.

>>61637206
yeah I saw that thread. issue is that 1) those boards are pretty different from mine from what I can grok and 2) it seems like their conversion is doing more than just reverse engineering the protocol (XMIT was talking about converting to NKRO and shit)

>>61635634
SSDs are fucking amazing for FPS. I can't count the number of times I've been able to pick Sniper or Combat Engineer in RO2 because the map loads faster than everyone else.

>>61643336
Thanks for the chuckle.

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>>61643963
Already tried all that.
I even put additional isolating material under the mat.

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where does one find a thermal color-changing spacebar/keys?
I googled around but couldn't find it.

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>this one is still sticky from spilling beer all over it

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yo dawg i heard you like function layers

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>>61635266
I actually like the RGB gaymer shit, i don't love it to death but i think it's hilarious how much /g/ hates it, like RGB is neat, then you get people who say your /v/ scum and fall for bait like this
>>61635422
Like this guy

>>61645016
>like the RGB
that's coz your're stupid dumb gaymer scum.

>>61644860
what caps are those? something super-custom?

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>>61645063
came with the board, fractal core is a great meme

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>>61645042
Thank bb, my loonix can run gaymes better then winshit~

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>>61644811
$180+ GMK ABS caps?

>>61644733
You might be fucked then.
You either need to get a new desk, type softer, or get some retarded gel pads to put under your keyboard

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~$600 keyboard

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>>61645104
maybe around 200 before the caps

>>61645135
>novatouch
>$600
you have to really try hard to fuck up that bad

>>61638466
because its a shit rubber dome for $300

>>61645148
>you have to really try hard to fuck up that bad
are you dumb? I know all the tripfaggots are retarded but you seem to be especially so.

>>61645184

Stay mad pajeet.

>>61645212
oh did i touch a nerve?

>>61645236
eh? I'm just laughing at how you're just too retarded to even do simple addition. tighten that helmet, qb, you don't wanna lose any more cells next time you bump your head.

>>61644533
Reverse engineering the protocol is such a pain in the ass since you have to code your own firmware for the converter, that you're honestly better off doing it the Xmit way unless you can actually code and have access to a logic analyzer.

What we really need is a generic Hall Effect controller that can be slapped in these old boards, same way you can use any of the xwhatsit stuff for any sort of capacitive switch directly despite it being designed for beamsprings and model f's and stuff.

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>>61645226
>defending a shitty rubberdome

>>61645277
oh you don't think i understand why it's so much?

oh man i did upset you didn't i

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>>61645321
>oh you don't think i understand why it's so much?

>>61645312
have you ever used it? obviously not. stay poor, stay retarded, keep on repeating BS memes that make your shitty life bearable.

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>>61645358
>defending a shitty rubberdome

>>61645358
It's shitty. I got one and sent that shit back.
But if you need to call everyone poor as a way to justify your overpriced meme then ok.

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>>61645341
someone should start making solid brass or copper cases to really cash in on this brain damage

>>61645393
no you didn't.

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>>61645400
thank you for using a tripcode. don't bother replying.

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>>61645427
oh no, i made someone so upset they filtered me

what will i do without their attention?
i might die

>>61645410
K, whatever you say my man.

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>>61645135
>replacing perfectly fine case to this monstrosity
fucking idiot
>that spacebar
oh, i see now
>>61645111
well, i guess that worked out somehow
that shit bothered me for a while
>>61645386
>shitty rubber dome
u jelly breh?

>>61645528
it's a cool case. anodized aluminum. flat.

>>61645528
I have the same keyboard + mouse.
Good taste.

>>61645528
>the pads under your kb
You might want to get one or 2 more for the upper corners so it doesn't wobble on you.

>>61645593
looks like crap
if you want to change case you have to go for some radical colors like red
Why would you change from black to gray is beyond me
>>61645612
nothing beats that combo, i agree

>>61645528
Is there a name for these pads? I've been looking for something like this for a long time.

>>61645766
They came with my studio monitors, check out Ali, they probably have something like that

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>>61645653
>radical colors like red
>Why would you change from black to gray is beyond me
you can go from black plastic to black anodized aluminum. white is also an option.

>>61645792
does it also resonates like a bitch when you're typing?

>>61645308
yeah this is probably true, although I figured it would be a fun programming project to keep me busy. I still really want to know how people have been converting space cadets cause I have yet to find any sort of documentation on it (but I know it's been done plenty of times before). I guess the difference is that the space cadet was really well documented in comparison, but still seems like it should be possible to reuse that method since the space cadet's PCB was manufactured by Honeywell/Micro Switch as well

>>61645816
>engrish
how badly does it hurt when you pee, pajeet?

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>check out forum that i didn't visit for a while
>some dude is selling NT with silence rings
(he claims that they even better than hypersphere)
>noiseisolation on the BACK of the main board
>ABS default keycaps
these people, i simply don't understand

How does white Alps feel compared to Topre?

>>61645896
So it does make a shit ton of noise
good to know

>>61645528
That's a good kitty.

>>61645987
Imo, the OG complicated feel better.
So long as they are very clean.
Matias is a step below, but still good.

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>>61646064
there is this guy selling Tai-Hao 5539 for like 25 bucks
is it worth it?

>>61645871
The guy that made the USB converters for all those lisp terminals was one of the old greybeards that made the original machines. That's how they know they protocol and stuff exactly. They didn't have to reverse engineer it.

>>61646099
I mean, it's only $25. Hell, I would buy that for the keycaps for one of my alps board.
Look up the model and see if that uses complicated white alps (SKCM White Alps)

>>61646158
It is Tai-Hao 5539-3, the seller says it has white alps

>>61646177
Yeah, it should have the skcm switches then.

>>61646213
can you explain the "clean" thing?
Do you mean the stems or what?
Can i see it if i'll ask him to take a picture without keycaps?

>>61626860
show pics?

>>61646228
No, I'm talking about dirt in the switch housings. Alps switches get real shitty real fast if they get dirty. Which is a shame.
You won't really know unless you feel them.
You can clean them, but it's time consuming.

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>>61623328
I bought the James Donkey 619 from Gearbest on sale to use at work in the office, with red switches.

What switches do you prefer for typing? Also did I get a good deal?

>>61646363
Most people wouldn't care, but that triggers my autism so much I'd through away the whole set

>>61646406
That is one ugly keyboard. I'd switch out the keycaps ASAP since those look like they won't even last a month

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>>61646406
>gaming
>to use at work in the office

>>61646415
kek, yeah I'm pretty neurotic about this shit. From my experience, I'll think about it multiple times a day every day for about a week, then eventually make peace with it. I can't tell you how many times I've stared at that key with a lump in my stomach. Only thing that really pisses me off is it ruins the enjoyment of getting new caps :(

Oh well, that's life.

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>>61646359
Ok, thanks
Have a kitty

>>61646465
does he like bellyrubs?

>>61646430
I play some games too like Battlefield 4, CSGO, Civ, L4D2, Gmod, mw2, etc.

>>61646425
Why not? Will they fade?
Also ugly is subjective, I personally like the design.

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>>61646512
The caps are very thin doubleshot ABS so they'll end up looking like this after a month or two. Get some cheap doubleshot or dye-sub PBT keycaps for 20-40 bucks

>>61646564
Oh gods ew.

Can I just print PLA ones, or would there be issues with that? I have a 3D printer.

>>61646598
3D printed keycaps are worse, and even if you have a really high end printer you'll still get tolerance problems.

>>61646615
Well I guess if that happens I'll give the 3d printing a try and if it's not good I'll just default back to my old printer until replacement caps arrive.

budget: cheap as possible
location: usa
switch type: dunno - use will be for typing/programming and i don't care if its loud af
ansi
no leds

>>61646742
>>61646775
go to a recycle center and pick up a used dell at101w for 10 bucks
something like this has a bunch of options. You can even try goodwill

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My POM keys on my Noppoo choc mini.

Ordered a new 5.5u space bar from shapeways. it's described as nylon plastic and a slight 'grainy' feel. Hopefully it's not complete shit.

>>61646910
Clean your fucking keyboard, slob.

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The last week i've started to use the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL again. Pretty comfy, the other one is a Filco Majestouch with Browns. I also have a old SGI Bigfoot with Alps creamed white switches (which i never use(

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Why do i have the constant urge to get one of these? Nothing will replace my RT3200, yet i still want one.

>>61647091
just get a used one. its not like they cost all that much

>>61626944
>I thought they'd higher someone who knows English

kek

So what's so good about the novatouch compared to the various realforce offerings?

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Programming your own keymaps with Leader keys and One shot modifiers?

Anyone actually programming their own programmable keyboards out there?

>>61645400
>solid brass or copper cases
Reddit is way ahead of you
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3hhdg2/photos_of_my_planck_with_brass_mit_plate_and_mx/
There are also those datamancer keyboards for $1000+

>>61646922
It is clean tho

>>61647880
Novatouch stems, sleeker case, it was at the time much cheaper, and much easier to mod and customize

>>61647956
What about their stems?

>>61647895
Plenty of people do. You can get a beginners option like a planc for around 40-50 bucks

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Should I do it:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823343010

It checks all my boxes
>no gaymen design
>full 10 key
>minimal design

New thread guys!
Take your shit posting here
>>61647993
>>61647993
>>61647993

>>61635941
>>61639491
there you go fellas. I got to lazy and just rushed the chad part. If you want to make your own go ahead

>>61647982
>no-name switches
Get the i-500 meme, it has outemus. (Goes by VicTop, VicTsing, Tomoko, EasterTimesTech, and I think a couple other names - it's the one with the uterus logo)

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>>61647982
>no gaymen design
you should get your eyes checked

>>61647970
Superior to topres own design in every way. They were so popular you could even buy them off cooler masters own website

>>61648044
It's a lot better than what I've seen. Don't get me wrong though, I havn't looked that much.

>>61648168
Just get a full size tomoko of amazon

>>61648221
Thanks anon, that looks nice, has some nice features, and doesn't cost too much.

>>61623328
What are the bottom left ones?

>>61649002
Chinkerons

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>>61645528
>rubber dome
>6 gorrilian dollars

>>61650202
what's your preferred switch