Alps meme edition
>Buyer's Guide:
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>Where to Buy:
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>FAQs:
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Old Thread >>52627875
>>52637837
If you plan to get further into this hobby after your first keyboard, either reds or browns should be fine (I recommend reds since browns just feel like muddy linears) just to give you a taste of mechanical keyboards.
If you want to get a keyboard and be done with it for the next three years, get a switch tester (or two for a larger range) and find the one that appeals to you the most. Then import a keyboard from wherever you can find it and suck up the import tax and whatever. Make sure to get something with a standard layout (e. g. no gaymen bottom row) and that you're sure of you won't grow to dislike with time (e. g. a fullsize and then you realize a TKL would suit you better).
Either way, if you want to eventually upgrade from your first keyboard you'll probably have to suck it up and deal with import tax. Or get a seller who's willing to declare it as an 18 bucks keyboard.
>>52637957
See, what I don't understand is the fact the EU is a huge market and yet no one has really set up a decent mech kb store with reasonable prices over here yet.
>>52638020
It's not really that huge of a market when you consider how much of a niche hobby mechanical keyboards are.
Though I'd love to actually own a store in which I'd sell keyboards and do keyboard services and tell customers about which keyboard is suited the best for their needs and budget. That'd be amazing.
>>52638054
>tfw can't milk neetbux by selling overpriced keyboards and caps
Also, I guess one of the problems is the fact there's so many layouts in the EU you'd need to stock
if you're looking to cheap out, there's a nice filco TKL clone for $65 on amazon with actual cherry red/browns
for blues I'd still suggest cm quickfire rapid because it's so cheap
>>52638091
I don't want to rip anyone off, I just want to share my hobby with all those who will do me the favor of entering my shop and make a living off it.
>>52638096
there's a monoprice w/gateron blues for 50 bucks. Occasionally they have a 15% off code that drops it to 42 dollars.
Is there anything more comfy than wearing tights and writing feminine spaghatti code all afternoon?
>>52637957
I'll be the counterpoint and say that I despise reds for either typing or gaming. A switch tester is worth it if you don't know what you're doing IMO, it's a lot cheaper than buying a keyboard you don't like at $70 than figuring out which one you do like for an extra $15-20
>>52637812
I could never tell from the pictures. Is the body of that thing white plastic covered with clear plastic?
Are mx browns really that bad or is it just a meme? They're my only option, i don't need anything perfect, just something comfy
>>52638096
>doesn't ship to UK
Looking for my first mech. Was thinking about something with MX Clears (e.g. CODE) but by the time it arrives it's going to cost a hell of a lot.
I am currently split for getting the TKL w/ Clears or going for something a little more unique like the Matias Mini Quiet Pro.
Does anyone have experience with them?
>>52638091
You'd also have to make the entire store in multiple languages if you'd want much traction. Sure, a significant portion of Europe speaks or at least understands English, but the germans and french, for example, generally only know basics if that(although the target market would probably have higher rate of being good at English).
>>52638222
I'm sure you'll like them on your keyboard, it's just that there are better options in terms of switches.
What is it recently with a bunch of faggot OPs just waiting to make a new thread
You aren't cool
>>52638302
last one fucked up by not putting the title in :^)
>>52638247
it's a shame i know, but my current $30 keyboard is fullsize and with 3 backlit colors and i don't want to lose functionality
>>52638222
I love browns, it's a meme.
All of that struggle just to add "/mkg/ - Mechanical Keyboard General" to the title
>>52635600
please respond
>>52638315
... more than once.
>>52638388
>>52638329
He finally did it
4th times the charm
>>52638175
I also got my Magicforce today. Oh wow the stock caps are shitty. What kind of switches does a elegant trap as yourself use?
>>52638478
>Memeforce
kek
>>52638548
all mechanical keyboards are memes
>>52638091
Invest in a 3D printer or find someone willing to let you use theirs
>>52638175
pls tell me where to get keycaps like that ;_;
>>52638672
the rainbow ones are here: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/keycool-rainbow-keycaps
>>52638771
thank you. could I get the same effect from dying blank keys myself?
>>52638548
Considering the price it's top notch. Only the guy who flipped alt and fn should die in a fire.
>>52638871
After looking at it, it seems like a decent keyboard. Should I go for topre or cherry switches?
>>52637812
How to get better at typing?
>>52638975
>How to get better at typing?
http://www.goodtyping.com/
don't cheat
I'm the fuck that keeps making the threads. FUCK OFF. YOU CANNOT STOP ME
>>52639085
you're qt
>>52639085
Are your jimmies rustled?
They should be.
Are there any programs for windows that can create heat maps for my keyboard?
I kinda wanna research what i not needing before i make my own keyboard.
>>52638320
>he fell for the rgb meme
I want a mechanical keyboard. Are all the keys basically the same, since they all use cherrymx switches? I was going to swap them out anyway.
by this I mean, will aftermarket keycaps work with nearly anything with 'cherry switches' ???
I was going to get a cm quickfire or something cheaper if I can find it.
>>52639346
>since they all use cherrymx switches
no they don't
>aftermarket keycaps work with nearly anything with 'cherry switches'
depends from board to board, for example corsair boards have weird bottom row
I have gateron blues and want to try brown switches. Am I doomed to drop the dosh on a new keyboard?
>>52639346
>by this I mean, will aftermarket keycaps work with nearly anything with 'cherry switches'
Yes, just make sure the modifier keys are all standard sizes otherwise an aftermarket set won't fit.
>>52639346
Someone clearly didn't do their research.
No, not all mechanical keyboards use cherry switches. Look at different keyboards before you buy. There are other companies besides cherry, but cherry makes the best. And aftermarket keycaps will fit if they are designed to cherry switches.
Any wrist rest recommendations for a CM storm quickfire XT?
Are these keyboards really worth it? I don't really do any typing and I'm happy with my HP multimedia keyboard because it has volume control keys, I don't see these on any of these keyboards. But this keyboard feels very flimsy and I suspect its going to break any minute.
>>52641172
>Are these keyboards really worth it?
Absolutely not. You buy into keyboards as a hobby, not an appliance.
>>52641172
this one has volume control keys >>52638096
just get the red ones
>>52639720
>that quakecon cap
aaaaay
About to pull the trigger on this baby.
Thoughts?
Go custom!
More custom
>>52641362
>>52641384
>>52641360
>nonstandard layouts
Why even bother?
>>52641384
i can't wait for this trend of slapping an led string on everything to die
>>52641401
Why would you make your own if you wanted a standard layout?
What's a good TKL keyboard that has an ISO compatible layout?
>>52641416
Why would you want a keyboard with a nonstandard layout to begin with?
Also, it's hardly a custom layout, since it's just a Choc mini with no F row.
If I was gonna go through that much trouble, I'd copy the VA68M.
Just picked this up, 90 aud.
How'd I do? Cherry red switches.
>Tesoro Colada
>>52641689
>he bought a backlit keyboard :-^)
Otherwise pretty decent for the price
>>52641689
>tesoro colada
is that supposed to be spanish?
embarassing
>>52641689
That looks hideous
>>52641689
i dont drink mixed drinks
Where's the best place to buy keycaps? Preferably for a northerner.
could have gotten a lolita spyder and although they're not cherry switches, they're also not cherry mx red switches
>>52641814
forgot to mention. cherry caps
>>52641844
>>52641689
meant to tag you
sorry
>>52641814
check the original post, sillyhead
>>52641882
how fucking stupid am I? thanks buddy
>>52641362
I am building one just like this, the bottom board. Where did you get the caps? I am in need of a set.
>>52641716
The backlight was one reason I got it, since I prefer gaming in the dark.
I do most my productivity on my laptop.
>>52641771
They name their products off ancient weapons it seems.
>durandal
>shrike
>excaliber
>>52641793
So do you
>>52641844
In Australia?
>>52642153
Do you need to look down at the keyboard while you game?
>>52642055
massdrop
>>52642324
Sometimes, but it's pretty rare.
I just prefer using my computer in the dark though and a backlight on the keyboard would help immensely. I can remember where most keys are, but sometimes I just my bearings and have to look, in the dark it's not easy.
>>52642380
Hmmm very well. Thank you.
Where can I find cheap black or slate colored blank caps?
>>52642404
i have a thinklight for that
![WP_20160125_12_38_29_Pro[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/KwlPU5W.jpg "WP_20160125_12_38_29_Pro[1].jpg")
Reminder that it's a good idea to back out of Granite now.
The keys are too inconsistent for the price, and if you really want to get a set, they're going to start showing up on the marketplace more and more as the April 18th deadline approaches. Everybody with a Granite set is going to start worrying that their kit is going to lose value, and you won't have any problem finding a set.
On the other hand, you can spend $150, wait for at least 3 months, receive at least half of a defective set, send them back, wait another month, and then possibly have a complete accurate set.
I have 8 kits in my cart right now, deciding it's not worth it. Going to spend the money on something newer and more interesting.
This is especially true if you were purchasing the 'Text' set rather than the 'Icon'.
>>52642460
That's pretty cool, but my desktop doesn't have that and my laptop is already backlit.
I was going to get a cheap chinkshit backlit one on eBay but I saw I could get this relatively cheap.
>>52642547
I fell for the model m meme and I actually like it. Just wish it wasn't so big.
>>52642721
S S K
S
K
>>52642721
http://www.modelfkeyboards.com
IBM M2
Is it good?
Found it on a second hand site for 10€.
>$50 price increase on SA sets
Good job, Isaac.
Is there actually anything wrong with the memeforce?
>>52643045
the rule of thumb is if you find a mechanical for under $50, buy it immediately
even if you don't like it, you can sell it for much more
>>52643623
No? There's just one guy forcing that word. The only thing arguably wrong with it is that the Chinese QC might not hold up over time but that can't possibly be determined for many more months. Every review I've seen for it has been at least average.
>>52643623
>>52643623
conceptually, i feel like if you're gonna include a navigation cluster in your 60% board, 4 keys is almost as useless as having no keys at all
in practice, I feel like this board was conceived as nothing more than massdrop bait because it's a compromise 60% board that excels in nothing, and it's price reflects that
>>52643702
I like that it has arrow keys and the aesthetic is nice
>keyboard I want only comes in 60% and 80%
>get an 80%
>constantly reaching for a numberpad only find it isn't there
Will this horrible feeling ever go away? Will typing out numbers ever feel as comfy as it did with a numberpad?
>>52643778
I don't even get why anyone would use a number pad unless they spend a lot of time entering numbers into spreadsheets
>>52643778
Yes in time. Like a lost lover in horrific accident you will one day be able to move on. You will never forget anon, but you will live again.
>>52643885
The numpad enter is very convenient tho.
>>52643885
A single row of numbers is harder to find position on when doing dedicated number input. It would be one thing if there were homing keys or some such, but there aren't. The tenkey is laid out in a format that is very easy to muscle-memorise, with the added benefit of being one-handed.
>>52643702
It's hardly massdrop bait considering the layout was already implemented by Varmilo and Magicforce copied it (whoever that is). It's been for sale in China, the guys at MD just managed to arrange a group buy. It's not as if the board was designed for massdrop buyers.
And the point of the 68 key layout is that it copies Leopold's FC660 layout but maintains a fully standard 2.75u L-Shift so any keycap set can work on it. The 4 key cluster is just to there to fill in the space, otherwise it'd be blank.
This layout is absolutely perfect for anyone who ever thought "I want a TKL, but I don't need the F row, and I want to keep the arrow keys." (like me)
>>52643993
>"I want a TKL, but I don't need the F row, and I want to keep the arrow keys." (like me)
literally nobody has ever thought that
people buy 60% keyboards for aesthetics or because they carry their keyboards in their bags and a normal TKL is too big for them.
unicomp model m or random chinkmade board with greens?
>>52644035
>literally nobody has ever thought that
Your post and opinion is immediately and permanently discarded because I thought that, therefore you're objectively wrong.
But stay mad, though. I don't know what you stand to gain from shilling 60%s but there have been over 1500 buyers from the last two drops, so maybe you should try doing a better job.
>>52644117
>I don't know what you stand to gain from shilling 60%s but there have been over 1500 buyers from the last two drops, so maybe you should try doing a better job.
read the comments, it's nearly all stupid kids looking for an entry level mechanical and the price is certainly right, though for $60 you could just buy a QFR and and not play chinese quality control roulette.
>>52638175
dank meme
>>52644168
>i ironically told him to stay mad hoping it would shut him up but instead he got madder
Better keyboard no giant over sized troll space bar more keys i can easily hit with my thumb.
>>52644320
how does it feel knowing that real japs don't even type with shift-jis anymore?
>>52644382
>real japs
as opposed to those fake japs
>>52642937
Shit might save up for that.
>>52638175
kill yourself fag
>>52644401
>fake japs
Weebs.
>>52644409
As much as I am tempted to get one, I am not the biggest fan of clicky keyboards, so it wouldn't really find a way into regular use. Also I heard whispers that a version with a smaller case might be made, which I would definitely prefer.
/g/ how do I fix this? I tried to desolder it but I guess I did a shitty job, when I popped the switch out, this little bit was stuck to the pin on the switch, now it looks like this and doesn't work. I don't know anything about soldering or circuit boards please help
>>52644382
Its fore gaming not typing.
give me a non Japanese keyboard with a sp,lit shift bar that can be bind as an alternate key and i would gladly buy it.
>>52644473
Did you rip out the trace?
>>52644490
I guess so, if that's what the little wire part is called.
>>52644479
You just missed the Compact SQ. I think there's a Lifezone GB on GH right now for a left-hand numpad fullsize with the option.
>>52644497
You'd need to solder a jumper wire from the pin to where the trace went. Also it looks like you ripped out both pads, so you'll have to do the same for the other pin. You can scrape back the coating on the unripped trace and solder to that, possibly.
>>52644444
quints don't lie
Wait so how many people here have more than one keyboard?
>>52644643
I have like 4 or 5 but only been using 1 fore over 15 years.
>>52644522
That sounds hard. Is it hard?
I have a $50 Amazon Gift Card
Can I into mechanical keyboard?
>>52644643
Why is this so surprising?
I have like 5 thinkpads but I only ever use one of them.
>>52644643
I have one for home and one for work.
>>52644682
Considering you can't see where the traces even go with the plate in the way, it won't be easy.
Psssshhhahaha
>>52644692
yes
get >>52638096
brown vs clear?
>>52644664
What keyboards do you have and which is your favorite out of all of those?
>>52644695
Its not surprising to me but why would you have 5 thinkpads?
>>52644696
Well one for home and work makes complete sense rather than having a ton.
I am primarily asking because I want to try brown switches. I really freaking love clicky clacky but I want to try out the tactile bump. I tried reds the other day from cherry but they seemed a little... grindy if that makes any sense. I was surprised
>>52644779
i broke 2 of them, one of them is my daily travel laptop, the other one is my at-home laptop and the latest one was an impulse buy, I haven't found a use for it.
>>52644473
If the whole trace is there you may be able to glue it back. Or you can get a conductive ink pen and draw a new trace from the point at which it is still stuck to the board. Its not a perfect fix but the conductive pens now are pretty good.
I wanted to get a topre real force 104UB for work but I'll be on mac OSX. Can I just rebind the alt and windows key to option and command to get it to work? Or is the keyboard just not compatible.
>>52644779
>I tried reds the other day from cherry but they seemed a little... grindy if that makes any sense.
Cherry's moulds are old and worn out, causing stems to have a rougher texture. This is the same for all switches, but it is especially noticeable for linears. If you want a smooth linear Cherry, you should go for Gateron instead.
>>52644842
just lubricate them dummy
Are Kailh or Gateron switches worth it?
Or are Cherry MX what I want for my first mech
>>52644853
How is that preferable?
>>52638175
>>52638175
A+ caps.post butt
>>52644906
You wouldn't be able to tell the difference. They're clones. They're sort of like Walmart brand cereals. Just as good, but cheaper, and they look a little different.
>>52644906
you really can't go wrong with the original
the chinese cherry clones aren't even 3 years old at this point, only time will tell if they're as reliable as cherry
>>52644906
Gaterons are higher quality in some regards.
Kailhs are dirt cheap.
>>52645048
friends don't let friends buy kailh
>>52644779
NMB this is a cheaper model http://www.memory4less.com/m4l_itemdetail.aspx?itemid=1439720428&partno=RT2258TW&rid=90&origin=pla&gclid=CIjJkPSVycoCFUOBfgodKMgObg
Mine has high quality keys. The old keyboard i used before this one the wasd keys worn out within 3 years and has holes. Its been over 15 years and the wasd on this is keyboard is still readable.
>>52645058
wow is this real? How terrible
>>52645109
Razer's video about their QC shows a sticking key.
>>52642511
Just did the exact same. SPending the money on an aluminum 60% case and a set of Zealios instead.
Thinking about buying a Realforce. I enjoy how they feel but hate that they aren't programmable.
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience using a model M in an office environment. Is this autistic and inconsiderate or perfectly fine? Closest person is 10 metres away.
>>52638175
so then what sorta back lighting did you select since well.. your keycaps wont be taking advantage of the blue/orange ones as much as the stop caps would be
>>52645254
see https://rbt.asia/g/thread/S52519084
>>52645254
Don't even think about it.
>>52645254
There was some idiot who brought a mechanical keyboard into my English class a few years ago during the final. He pissed off nearly everybody for a good five minutes before the teacher made him hand-write the exam. It was one of those boards with a hollow plastic case, so the whole thing sounded so pingy and acoustic. It's been years and I still remember what an idiot he was.
Basically, I'd suggest against doing it, unless you're trying to do one of those "prank" videos or something.
>>52645254
don't be a fucking weeb, if I was in that office, I'd walk up to your desk, remove that Model M and demolish you to death with it.
>>52645605
No you wouldn't.
>>52645624
You want to try faggot?
>>52645703
Of course.
If we theoretically ever meet and we're working at the same office and I brought a model M, you woudn't have the guts to walk up to me and ask me to stop.
>>52645624
I really would. Bad fucking weebs like you who bring keyboards to work are complete little fucking faggots who love that /b/ loliporn, you know what I'm saying, homie?
I'm really considering getting this Ganss G.S 87, a Filco/Noppoo rip off with cherry switches, and looks much better than CM Quickfires in that price range
>fedoras for your fingers
>>52645761
it's a filco clone
it has nothing to do with noppoo unless noppoo also made a filco clone that i'm not aware of
also pls be aware that CM quickfire is literally a filco rebrand with gamer styling and a detachable cable
>>52645758
What's that?
I can't hear your mumble-mumbles over the sound me bottoming out my mx reds at maximum speed
>>52645788
So is it worth spending $10-20 more on a CM?
>>52645811
the only cheap QFR is the blue switch model.
all the other switches are so overpriced you may as well buy a real filco for $30 more.
if you want non-blue cherry switches for cheap, just get the ganss
>>52645844
I was looking at the Brown MX, and the CM Browns are like $80 for the cheapest one.
I really like the look of the Ganss, and reviews say its heavy as fuck, which is honestly what I care about. A sturdy mech i can pound on and still call my special bb
Keycaps seem like shit, but i'll be replacing them anyway
>>52645890
i'd say go for it
i just ordered one after backing out from the magicforce drop because it was the same price and looked much sturdier than any floating key 60% gamer board
>>52645890
Based on everything I have read on here and in the reviews it seems like the ganss keyboards are the best value right now. If you dont like the keycaps then you can always end up replacing them. I might just get brown switches myself and eventually get granite caps for a more hollow thock
>>52646002
This will be my first TKL as well as my first non-backlit kb, so i'm pretty excited.
I just wish there was more people who talked about the Ganss, because I like to autistically research my product before buying.
>>52646065
i went looking through chinese hardware blogs and everyone's saying the same things mentioned in reviews from westerners, their only complaint is the lazy pad printed ABS caps
>>52646194
Can someone explain if this is truly a big deal whatsoever? I mean we are talking about a price point that beats out the rest of the competition and the product seems to mirror much higher in price ones
>>52646219
It really isn't.
Hardly anyone keeps the stock caps on their keyboards unless it's obscenely expensive and you're paying for the design, like in the case of topre realforce and hhkb.
>>52646219
I would like to know this also...
What makes a Filco Majestouch worth $200? It looks the exact same as the Ganss, the Ganss might be heavier, and even the lip of the keyboard around the arrow keys looks the same. Are you paying for the Filco name? If that's all, then FUCK that
>>52646267
i don't even like filco, but it kinda rubs me the wrong way to see over-entitled kids holding companies in contempt simply because chinese clones of products are cheaper than the original hardware they're based on
>>52644473
just remove the circuit path and connect the soldering points it connected with a wire
>>52646384
You're talking about mechanical keyboards here, one of the biggest rip off products in the world. HHKB? Das Keyboard?
I'm all for successful knock-offs at that point, when its the same quality switches, a slightly different case, and 25% the price
Anyone know why the Realforce 108UH and 91U are so cheap on Amazon right now? I can't tell if they're scam sales or if one of these sellers just got a large shipment from Japan.
It's rare to see a TKL Realforce for under 200 bucks. I'm not a huge fan of Topre or anything, but I'm pretty tempted
Hi
>>52646533
Link to them?
>>52646559
Hello brother
How is your feeling of oneness today?
>>52646267
It's not. For some reason, white piggus need to pay that much, while in other sensible parts of the world, it only costs about 110 USD.
Filco keyboards are well built, but they're not worth over 140 USD.
>>52646533
>108UH
>91U
I don't think they exist.
>>52646776
108UH and 91U are the JIS versions of 104UH and 87U.
I got my Coolermaster Storm Novatouch with the supposedly Topre switches. I'm liking it for the most part.
I still think the Kinesis Classic I've been using for years is a superior layout, but it's kind of nice to get reacquainted with a traditional layout. I have no idea how people deal with the HHKB type layouts.
>>52646803
Oh right, my bad.
>>52646658
Absolutely no chattering here :^)
>>52646567
108UH:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OQDSN6?psc=1
91U:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQHU62?psc=1
>>52646776
>I don't think they exist.
I own a JIS 108UW HiPro 10th anniversary mod, and I know the 108UH exists, but it's normally a HiPro from what I understand. The one linked doesn't look like a HiPro from the picture listed, but it also doesn't look fake. I'm guessing they sold the original caps since the HiPros can be expensive, but I'm only guessing.
It's pretty weird for them to be listed at such a low price, though.
>>52646776
importing stuff isn't cheap
higher prices outside of their home country is pretty much a given unless the company also has a local branch in your country
>>52646876
For the 91U I'm seeing the price as $210.99 which is normal for a realforce 87 or 91 (from EK).
The 108UH does seem rather cheap though. Is it even possibly to use normal caps on a hipro? I thought it could only go the other way around.
>>52646899
I know you can swap the caps, but you'd normally swap the switch assembly. There's a good writeup about it on GH somewhere.
Anyway, as far as I can tell, it shouldn't be impossible to swap the switch assembly to put regular caps on a HiPro board.
What is a nice 60% keyboard that doesn't have an incredible markup when buying in the EU?
>>52647083
GH60 or KC60. Easily the best 60% board, but it always manages to sell below $100 US, and the Satin version is popular in the EU.
The only downside is the plastic case (if you buy it pre-built) that has too much hollow space underneath. It makes the board loud and obnoxious, but it's easily fixed by replacing it with an aluminium case or a flat case.
It's fully programmable and can do pretty much whatever you want it to do. The only layout it doesn't seem to support is JIS.
The last (x)60 I bought was the KC60 from Massdrop for something like 70 bucks. You really can't get a better deal than that for a higher quality board.
>mfw waiting for my mechanical keyboard in the mail
http://www.modelfkeyboards.com/
Now's your only chance to own a new model F keyboard.
>>52647198
why the fuck is the bezel so big?
>>52647151
Thanks! Googling into it.
Is there a mechanical keyboard with only two buttons? My laptop's keyboard is good enough for writing, but I do play osu! a lot and I think that it would be nice to have a small keyboard to use with it.
for those who don't know what osu! is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEee6yvuaiA
>>52647314
>osu!
WTF are you actively trying to develop RSI? Seeking dem disability bux?
I suggest finding an Arduino-type prototyping board that supports keyboard emulation. Get that, a circuit board, and two Cherrt MX switches.
A little code and bam, done.
>>52647236
because its cool
just like the buckling sprng
Borderline /sqt/ here
What's the difference between the GH60 and the KC60?
"Programmability"? What does that mean?
>>52647314
just get a switch tester
CM makes one that functions as a USB device so you can use it as a controller or whatever.
>>52647368
I think it's cool that someone has such a loveboner for IBMs but I couldn't help but notice that his typing speed was less than 30 wpm when typing with the actual model F replica compared to 80+ when typing with the model M.
and he wants $500 for this thing?
>>52647370
Nvm, found the geekhack wiki.
>Want a keyboard for work.
>Not owned a mechanical keyboard before.
Mandatory "what kind of switch is best"? (I was mostly looking at browns).
Where the fuck can I get a mech keyboard in the UK that isn't gaymer RGB glow in the dark unproffesional shit? I want to use this thing to work with, not show off at LAN parties.
>>52647459
I have several Kinesis Classic keyboard. I put red switches in one of them. I can say this: reds pretty much feel the same as well broken-in browns.
I'm the guy currently typing on a CM Storm Novatouch. It has Topre switches. They'll live longer than I will, but they do feel sort of 'mushy' compared to the Cherry MX switches I've been typing on for years.
If I were you, I'd probably buy a CM Storm original version (no dumb light-up features) and see how I like the Cherry switches. I'd start with Cherry Browns, too, since that's just a great all-around baseline.
Posting my THKB
Tiny hacking keyboard
>>52647528
>hacking keyboard
>doesn't have necessary symbols to write code
end your life.
>>52647300
No prob. Your best bet is going to be ordering a kit or the PCB, or try your hand at buying one from from the DT/GH market.
If you don't want to deal with that, you can wait around for a GB. There always seems to be a GB for something or another using the GH60 clone PCBs. Even the clones are decent, though I don't think the Satan version has the same pinouts as the regular Rev B. It should still support things like an external numpad or RGB lighting.
>>52647381
I've been thinking about buying the Max Falcon-8. Seems like a pretty solid piece of metal, just a bit overpriced
>>52647536
It can output all 87 keys signals.
Thanks for trying tho.
>>52647571
One question: Why?
Why mess with multiple fn keys and shift when you can use a normal keyboard and get all the same scancodes without all the fn fuckery?
This doesn't look very convenient to use. And if you're going to go with such a radically different layout, why not go all the way and make it dvorak, or a pure chord keyboard?
>>52647594
>why not go all the way and make it dvorak
dvorak only optimizes letters based on frequency in english language.
>>52647604
Dvorak is a waste of time. So is Colemak.
Actually moving key positions (like the Kinesis keyboards) has a vastly higher payoff for time invested.
>>52647550
Probably unnecessarily awkward though
my post still stands, kill yourself
>literally the fedora of keyboards
How's the Noppoo Topre clone?
I really want the Lolita Spyder 87 in white with brown switches, who's the cancer buddy who posted an image of theirs last thread? I kind of want to see how it looks back lit without rainbow garbage.
>>52646065
there's a few videos in chinese, like this disassembly video
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQwNjE4MDU4OA==.html
>>52647622
honestly, you're much better off learning to stenotype if you want to reach maximum speeds
Am I autistic for carrying around my quickfire rapid?
>>52648090
Yes.
>>52648090
why didn't you buy a portable keyboard?
>>52645275
Okay okay. What about cherry MX browns in an office environment? It would save me money compared to a topre keyboard.
>>52648259
>office environment
>save money
get a raise or a better job
if you do a job that can't make you afford a topre board, you can literally use a 5$ logitech membrane for it, since it must be crap.
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1525
how's this? I need a fullsize backlit and cheap keyboard and this looks nice
>>52648322
>I need a fullsize backlit
no you don't.
>>52648329
the backlight is useful at night and i use the numpad very often.
The quickfire xti may be a nice alternative but this one is cheaper.
The only thing i'm not sure about are the brown switches but if i want fullsize and backlit it's either browns or reds
>>52648357
>>the backlight is useful at night
hi grandpa get off the internet now!
I told you it's full of viruses!
>>52648367
what do you recommend? I mean if forget about backlight i get more keyboard to choose from.
As long as it's not tenkeyless it's fine anyway
>tfw you want to learn to program but you don't have a mechanical keyboard
>>52648664
I learned C++ on my iPhone.
>>52648674
A mechanical iPhone?
Friendly reminder that trackballs are /g/'s 2016 mechanical meme and you WILL fall for it like you did for mkb.
Better buy one now before prices skyrocket.
Holy shit these things are HUGE
amazon should put a fucking disclaimer or a pic like this on their page
holy fuck
One step closer...
I straightened out all of my lines except for one spot under the space bar. I fucked that up. Oh well. Anything else is just the paper towel causing an illusion.
>>52649650
I sawed what you did there
>>52649661
:^)
>>52649704
Anon, I..
>>52647314
Yes, two key boards exist specifically for your weeb rhythm shit. I don't remember where to get them. I know techkeys sells a three key board.
>>52649779
why so salty
>>52649795
I have a vague dislike of osu so I call it mean names to express myself. I don't really care if people play it or not (hence my almost-helpful reply).
>>52649833
I read that as
>I am bad at osu because I have shitty reds or browns so I'll shittalk it.
>>52649844
I am bad at osu because I have no sense of rhythm, not because of my choice in switch.
>shitty reds or browns
So browns or browns?
Get it? Because a "shitty" red is a brown. Poop is coloured brown.
>>52647485
>feel sort of 'mushy'
what did you expect from a rubberdome?
what keys out there that will make my board cyberpunk as fuck? no, not those angry gamer fonts, those are shit
>>52649956
>cyberpunk
Can you describe what this actually entails? Do you want them to be made of greasy concrete covered in neon-coloured wires?
>>52649970
neon 80s future I guess? all pink or purple and shit
>>52649981
>pink and purple
Are you gay?
>>52649981
You have to have some kind of contrast. The keys won't be literally neon, so a pink and purple keyset would just be girly. Pulse sort of comes to mind.
>>52649981
>neon 80s future I guess? all pink or purple and shit
gotcha family
>>52648664
what the fuck
I'm a lousy IT student myself but this is literally not a reason to not study
>>52650050
Dang, you're right.
>>52650015
if this qualifies as gay then yes I'm a huge faglord
>>52650017
that does look future-ish, kinda like Tron
>>52650061
I mean it does look like something a fag would like
I'm not a fag and I don't like it so
>>52650097
LOL!!!!
>>52650061
That's more 80s retro-future.
Miami Nights, perhaps.
>>52650097
>I'm not a fag
how can anyone not love the cock
i experimented with napalm and burned my house down last night, so posting from under a cardboard box on my phone
my decade old G15 keyboard was lost in the fire along with fifty pissbottles and my crusty cumrag, so what mech keyboard would you recommend?
>>52650199
clearly an hhkb.
hobos use them with success, pic related.
>>52650108
that looks amazing
so memekeyboardgeneral,
i want a nice case for my 60%
planning to diy one.
can any of you fags give me ideas?
are the granite key cap sets really worth it? They look nice and all but do they really feel all that much better than your standard keycap or make any difference whatsoever?
>>52650818
My father works for Nintendo and told me wood cases will be the new dank memes
Real nigga hours smaq dat mf like button
>>52650843
wood is gay tho
i'm not a fag
>>52649956
Black base, cyan and magenta backlight, clear caps
>>52650834
I'm sure anything is better than my stock Filco keycaps.
