/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General

>Buyer's template:
http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG
>Where to Buy:
http://pastebin.com/8Yku80VL
>FAQs:
http://pastebin.com/M5w7QtKp
>Keyset wiki
http://keypuller.com (https://web.archive.org/web/20161101152119/http://keypuller.com/)

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It is it we let it be.

But today is not that day. How is everyone? Here is a new picture.

>>62437236
Why do you keep posting the exact same keyboard every single thread?

>>62437245
For what reason would I purchase a second keyboard?

>tfw fell for the Matias quiet click meme
>Anon told me it felt better than Cherry MX Blues
> it feels like a fucking membrane

I looked for it before posting this thread, fuck

>>62437196

Anyone?

>tfw waiting for keyboard to ship from @$$drop

>>62437286
/mkg/ ded
its just that its a slow moving thread that cant keep up with hype waves.

>>62437286
long time ago i saw a thinkpad like keyboard with that feature, 60% also

>>62437275
thanks, I was considering them because I want a quieter keyboard. I'll look elsewhere, I keep seeing people say Matias QA is all over the place.

>>62437336
>long time ago i saw a thinkpad like keyboard with that feature, 60% also

Yeah apparently there was one made in china but now you can only get it through massdrop and I'm fucking impatient and reckless enough to jump into something head first. I found one with two buttons and the trackpoint, but I want the middle button so I can mclick and scroll with the trackpoint.

I guess I could just bind mclick to mod4+rclick or something but it feels like cheating

>>62437286
there's the model m13 but isn't great

>>62437271
same reasons you can come up with to buy four handguns

>>62437458

Looks like it has three buttons, at least one of the pictures I see appears to, so it meets my criteria. What exactly isn't great about it and where can I even find one?

>>62437517
Rekt

Going off the buyer's template.
>Budget: roughly $100-150 CAD
>Location: Canada
>Preferred switch type: Blues
>Layout: ANSI
>Form factor: 80-100%, full or tenkeyless
>Backlight: Not necessary, if so white only (no RGB)
>Previous/current keyboards: Logitech G710+
I tried out a friend's mx blue keyboard and like them much better than the mx browns I have now. Also, I hate the gamer aesthetic. The keyboard I have now sticks out like a sore thumb in my setup and I want something more subtle looking.

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>>62437562

the nub isn't good in comparison to the ones on thinkpads
also I didn't check before posting but I did now, and it looks to have two buttons only. sorry

>>62437790

Well shit. Building a keyboard looks complicated, so it looks like I might be stuck using shit tier handmouse technology.

>>62437715

How do you feel about buckling springs?

>bug chinkmech
>c key double or triple presses
Wat do

>>62437830
I've never tried them although I've always wanted an IBM model m though I haven't since they're pricey and I'd end up trying to find one in autistically perfect condition.

I know buckling springs are similar to blues so I'd like to try them. Would they feel weird when playing games or are they fine for that? Also most buckling spring keyboards I've seen don't have a "modern" look (ie all black).

>>62437924
I played around with my uncle's model M a year ago and they felt great. Played some doom on it, felt fine for gaming purposes. so you might like this keyboard. It's under your budget, so you can invest in some nice black keycaps.

http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/product/UB4044A

I bring this site up because I found it when I was looking for a trackpoint keyboard and they seem to have good prices and support.

>>62437198

What do you guys think about the Whitefox, I'm thinking about getting one

>>62437970
That is tempting, the problem is that company ships from the states and I want to avoid paying the stupid import charges, plus I've heard that the build quality on unicomp keyboards is lackluster especially when it comes to the plastic.
Methinks if I'm gonna get buckling springs, I'm going to get model M. I'll try to stick with getting blues for my main keyboard.

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>>62438120
Fair enough man. I just mentioned it because I was in the thread and happened to be looking at 'em anyway. Probably gonna get some blues myself, since I'm an idiot and I'm going to jump into building a keyboard right off the bat. Hope you have better luck than I did.

>>62437198
Basically... Everyone has prob already reached endgame.

>>62438199
not me, not until I can get a programmable kbd75 layout with silenced 55g topres

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>>62437970
>>62438120
I'm typing on one right now, an Ultra Classic.

The mechanism is unbeatable, this is true but there are some problems with all their keyboards. The quality control is poor. The tolerances are not as precise and tight as they need to be to replicate the IBM days.

Also, 2KRO. Holding both shift keys and typing the standard typeface sentence yields this,

TE UIC RWN JUS VER TE LAY DG

Which is really unacceptable in 2017. There's no excuse for using such outdated circuitry especially on the "updated" Ultra Classic model. If you primarily type prose/code then it is unbeatable but it will suffer at gaming and other tasks which require complex key combinations.

It's still the main keyboard I use, warts and all. I just wish they'd up their game. Charge $200 for a modernized version with and I'd gladly pay for those buckling springs.

>>62438296

Thanks for all the info man. I might pick one up for the family computer and my kids and shit but I definitely need something better.

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>>62437517
whoa

how can he ever recover from this

What's your favorite cherry MX switch anon?

>>62438307
They're not as durable as the IBM ones. My go-to mechanical keyboard that I recommend is the CM Storm QuickFire. They're about $70 on Amazon compared to $100 from Unicomp after shipping.

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WHO /endgame/ HERE?

>>62438382
hahaha

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>anon your keyboard is too loud

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>>62437517
Ah, I understand now.

What is the P5 of keyboards?

>>62438463
is P5 good or bad?

>>62438463
god what a shitty mouse you have
t. g402 owner

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Friendly reminder

https://makeaboard.net/product/r96-groupbuy/

Anyone have that one pic of the phone hooked up with a keyboard and mouse?

>>62438326

God that keyboard looks nice as fuck. Could only see myself using it on Easter though.

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Has anyone heard anything about this?

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>>62439226
If you asking about keycaps that's called SA 1965.

About board, it's render of 96-key layout.
check >>62438559

>>62439313
Yeah after some poking around, I found the guy online that builds them. I actually just sent him a message. But I will do some more digging around now with that info. Thanks!

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From previous thread... I heard from ASSdrop """support""".
Kek... what a shit company. I'm so glad I never gave them even a single dime.

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>>62439408
BUY THE DAMN SOCKS

>>62437924
>Would they feel weird when playing games or are they fine for that?
Depends on the game. If it's rhythm games, then no, but other genres are fine.

>Also most buckling spring keyboards I've seen don't have a "modern" look (ie all black).
Best you can do is a black chassis with grey keys from Unicomp.

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Hi guise,

I want the thockiest thocking 104-key keyboard. I hear the HHKB is pretty thocky, but I really prefer a full sized layout.

It seems like Topre are the way to go... Suggestions?

>>62440516
realforce 104U

>>62440516
the 84U with 55g topres is king thock, but the 104U is close and full size

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>>62440556
Is there a way to mod the 104u to be more thocky? Like, 55g uniform?

Alternatively, is it possible to buy just the topre switches, to make a custom board? I'm guessing that due to the design, which requires a massive PCB, most likely not...

>>62440582
pretty much need a full donor board, not a cheap exercise

>>62440516
Leopold FC980C, trust me you wont regret it

general question

would it be possible to replace the pcb of a vortex race 3 with that of a ajazz ak33 rgb so i can have backlight and black switches, instead of silver ones? should be possible in theory since both are 75%, right?

Sup /mkg/, today I've found a 1986 Model F for €60 ($72), but the cable is missing (it's cut to the base). Is it worth it?

>>62441255
fuck no

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How did i do guys ? So far i'm loving this little piece of keyboard

>>62442079
best layout in my opinion -- what's it called? 84-key? 75%?

>>62442201
65% it's a tada68, just got shipped from gookland

>>62438382
>HHKB for gaming
the fuck nigga

>>62438559
god damn it

hopefully there's a second gb

Are mechanical keyboards easy to clean?
My keyboards always seem to get really dirty

>>62442823
yes

What are some good MX black boards besides the steel series 6gv2? It seems black boards aren't too popular.
Also unrelated but MX white switches are heavier than blacks while being clicky right? What are the ones heavier than blacks without a bump or click? Any recommendations?

>>62443058
Greys

>>62443150
Was just looking at them. They seem pretty nice but I worry they might be too heavy. I don't think my MX black has them in the space bar so I can't really try them out

Are JIS-layout mechanical keyboards and keysets for them available? I would assume not since nips are such turbonormies when it comes to tech.

>>62443417
There are, but I wouldn't get them simply because your limited to white and beige sets

>>62443606
I would just like to help my Japanese friend be less of a turbonormie like nips tend to be when it comes to computing.

>>62443629
Just get him an hhkb

>>62440582
Yeah there's Chinese clone 55g domesheets and some guy in America was working on aftermarket BKE-style domes too.

No, you can buy individual Topre switch PCBs, domes and sliders but at this stage you still need a donor board for the slider housing.

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>>62437236
I wish someone would build autopistol that points as well as an 1873 Colt

typing on one of these with an adapter

>>62442422
You can use any kb for gayman my dude.

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>>62443629
>>62443417
Filco is a Japanese brand, under a company called Diatec
Your Japanese friend should be able to walk into any of the major electronics stores in Japan to find/try some models of mechanical keyboards, they're a lot better about having their electronic stores stocked with stuff, compared to useless shitholes like Best Buy here in the states. They should also have a lot easier time finding a group of dorks like us on the internet with resources in Japan.

No idea about keysets.

>>62444324
did you pull this out of your ass? looks disgusting, clean it!

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>>62443417
JIS keysets are hard to find.

I heard Mionix sell JIS keysets.

Best sub-100 USD, non-tenkeyless Cherry MX Blue board?

>>62445912
TGS

how different are chink keycaps vs legit ones? getting good ones, i have to pay a fortune for shipping as a leaf.

>>62446068
Everything is made in china so what do you mean by legit?

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what keyboards is this?
pic from /bst/, op did not respond

>>62446165
looks like corsair k65

>>62437236
whats the silver one in the bottom left corner?

>>62446219
i dont think its the same , the k65 have this extra panel, above the f keys, for the volum control buttons and pic related doesnt

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>>62446426
anon plz

>>62446541
i dont know , they look pretty different in my perspective

You're just a fucking loser dipshit brain dead nigger

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>>62446612
you can't be helped then

>>62446646
how can u say that when all the keycaps , etc are different than the other pic you posted

>>62446724
only some are different, and that's because he replaced some of them. no idea what "etc" is

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1168

Is Gateron a meme? Who even makes boards with them?

>>62446952
there's also a big ridge on the top part where the f keys are located

>>62446724
Are people really this retarded?

>>62437236
Hnnng

I just bought a MantisTek GK2 with blue keys for $40. How dumb am I, /g/?

>>62447549
Why can't you accept that its a corsair keyboard? If you don't like it then get a corsair clone like E-element or eagle tech

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>>62438550
Both. From the 1980s, extremely well built, expensive, aesthetic, but has a 7/10 tactile interface.

>>62446334
>>>/k/35176551

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Trying to decide which ones of these I'd save if there was a fire.

>>62448030
i would not admit something that i believe is wrong , why would i do that? if you could look at both image objectively you may see the glaring difference in them

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Are there any keyboards for people with sweaty hands that literally form puddles inbetween their keys?

Sick of swapping out to a rubber dome keyboard when playing games because of the my chink outemu blues stop working from all the sweat.

>>62448442
sounds like you need a waterproof keyboard you disgusting little shit.

>>62448442
Wear gloves you freak.

>>62448518
My sides

>>62448442
brety gud b8

>>62448260
HHKB my man

>Budget
$130

>Location (continent at least)
'Merica

>Preferred switch type
Don't want loud clicky ones

>Layout
Want to have numpad

>Form factor

>Backlight
Yes

>Previous/current keyboards
Crappy windows ones
Razer thingy

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>>62437236
here's an old picture because I still haven't gotten my shit even vaguely in order

>>62448441
other then the aftermarket keycaps they look the same.

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>>62444324
I found this bb in the back of my school, glad it's not as bad as that one despite the yellow

>>62448700
Ducky One with browns/clears/reds/blacks

>>62449262
buy some salon cream with high amounts of hydrogen peroxide, slap dat sum'bitch on, wrap in cling film and leave it in the sun. Sorted.

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>>62448674
Not even b8 but I'm glad I gave you something to chuckle at.

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>>62449243
Agreed, i have a K95 (old backlit white) and that's a corsair keyboard, you can even see the shitty logo they tried although it's covered well i can tell it's the same logo on mine (i modded mine a bit for fun, even though i got it free off a friend) pic related is the only picture i have that shows the logo before i covered it up

>>62449401
Thanks anon ouo will do

>>62449401
Search for Retr0brite my dude

>>62449772
That literally is retr0brite senpai