Everything you like is a meme edition
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Where to Buy:
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FAQs:
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Keyset wiki
>keypuller.com
Old thread: >>54661517
Where's muh Gnu or FSF keycap?
>>54696571
Best keyboard, nothing new comes close.
Can I just say how much I hate the Model M?
I know it's called the "clicky keyboard" but this is just ridiculous
>>54696812
do you not like the noise or what?
>mfw someone offered me $700 for my Viper
>mfw not enough to even tempt me
>>54696869
>I'm a special snowflake autist the keyboard
>>54696571
>>54696928
It's great, ain't it?
>>54696838
That is a symptom of autism.
>>54696869
Interesting keyboard/mouse setup.
But sand your desk smooth.
6.5/10
>>54696938
I would say whimsical.
>>54696946
It's a fucking closet door salvaged from the side of the road.
I do not give enough of a fuck.
>>54696571
>/g/ is not your consumer review site
I guess the sticky lies by the minute. /g/ is forever shit and people like you are to blame
>>54696995
It's either put links in the OP, or deal with people asking the same five questions 100 times each thread.
>>54696978
>lights behind the keyboard
>not actually backlit keycaps
into the trash it goes.jpg
>>54697057
>implying backlit PBT DSA even exists
>>54696838
I expected clickclickclick not CLACKCLACKCLACK
>>54697081
It used to.
I bought a cherry red board and used it for the whole month and I just ended up using scissor-switch keyboard after a while.
You people are dumb for sticking with 40 year old keyboard technology.
You know what the best part is?
I can resell my keyboard for retail price because you autists want authentic cherry soooo fucking bad.
>>54697254
>reds
Please don't slander the Gochusas with your poor buying decisions.
>>54697254
I just wish there was a proper 60% rubber dome (or scissor) that isn't hhkb lite.
waiting for my filco in the mail :( seems like forever
http://www.strawpoll.me/10283801
Should I keep searching for a cheap Model M or go testicles shallow and purchase a Unicomp?
Also, are there any known problems with using a PS/2 --> USB converter, such as input lag or crappy responsiveness?
Thanks in advance, I have to skedaddle in a moment.
Loving it to death.
Hello hello
how is /mkg/ doing?
Is the hhkb still the hottest meme around?
I sure still love mine
>>54698776
It's rather unclear what the hottest meme currently is, but I wouldn't say it's the HHKB.
>>54698555
>input lag
Yeah it's terrible.
You should also switch to an ball mouse, that way there's no optical lag between when the light is emitted and when it's processed. Every little bit helps.
We can talk about simplified signal path enhancement for less laggy wifi if you want too.
>>54698008
What're you gay?
>>54697254
>authentic cherry
LOL these autists are too poor for Alps too, it's funny.
>>54698008
>no alps or matias
>no buckling spring
it's a shit poll
I hear browns are the best for typists but lots of people arguing reds, which one do you prefer?
>>54700040
Reds feel like walking on thin ice, and constantly falling into the water. They suck ass and should be killed with fire. Browns are gay.
>>54700208
What's wrong with browns?
I hate blues because they're loud as shit and blacks are ass, what else is left?
>>54700288
Clears.
If you must get browns, try Gateron browns.
are unicomp keyboards good?
greens vs clears? which one do you prefer? why?
>>54700288
So you've tried blacks? Reds are like way lighter blacks and Browns are like reds with dirt in them
>>54696571
Any advice about the AK33?
basically, I'm looking for a 75% with this keyboards exact layout; it's divine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQoL3Wrlx7g
If there is a better, hopefully cheaper 75%, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction.
It will be babby's 1st, so I'm undecided about clickclack, but if blue switches are a better choice than black, I've no qualms.
The only detail I am unsure of is replacing the keycaps - how do I find out what ones are compatible woth this model?
>>54701022
>keycaps
>those specal sowflae esc, home and end keys
You will never fnd keycaps.
This is what you want. Same thing with a cooler case and no retarded layout.
>http://winkeyless.kr/product/b-mini-x2-pcb/
Plus you can get it as a kit and save a bunch along with choosng any switch.
Postin
>>54701346
>>54701359
I'm lovin these caps
>>54701379
>>54701152
I don't understand that link at all...
How do I get a keyboard out of that? If I choose nothing, will I even get a 41 buck mech keyboard? Cause it seems like that site offers a hundred dollar keyboard, when the AK33 is only 35 dollars....
>>54697254
Who the fuck even buys that scratchy cherry shit anyway. Gateron all the way, sounds like you made a mistake
>>54701379
Nice Passport man, got one as well, silver edition though. Fucking love it.
To be honest I don't think the keycaps fit your board very well. I feel like the housing needs something a little more flashy, although I can't name a set out off the top of my head. Also post a picture of the entire keyboard, not just those snippets.
What switches btw?
>>54701538
Thanks dude, Passport is the best fucking phone. It's the first OS I have liked out of the box and not felt like I would need to mod anything because the features were already there.
I'm quite a sucker for plain simple looking keyboards, Don't really hunt for anything too flashy but I have a few builds coming up this year
>>54701615
The board has 67g Purple zealios in there
>>54701641
Another one of mine, which I got 55g gat blacks for today to finish it off
>>54701669
>>54701669
I love those simple bent switchplates. Cheap, reliable and no fucking ping. Also the sound when typing is really nice. It's a shame nobody actually offers those in retail, I'd buy some for sure.
>>54701641
God I want an acrylic plate for my 60% projects...
>>54701904
Acrylic plate is the best, feels so nice to type on
And that isn't a bent plate stand alone, that's the plate for the noppoo lolitia
>>54701965
>>54696571
Are those metal keycaps?
Qisan Magicforce, should I?
What would be the best switch type if I want something that feels hard, kinda like in the old school keyboards? Alps, cherry or topre?
>>54702449
define 'hard'
>>54702484
Something with a bit of resistance, so I can feel it whenever I press. Don't like soft keys because I have a tendency to mispress keys, so I want something that won't press unless I play a good amount of force on it.
>>54702581
matias or cherry clear
>>54702646
Matias aren't really that heavy.
>>54702449
Topre only if you get 55g, since 45g will be to soft. Other than that MX Clear, Green (clicky), or Gateron Blacks (linear). Maybe also buckling spring, but I never owned a keyboard with those.
>>54702449
Matias will be far better than cherry and even topre. 60g and actuates right on top with very defined bump.
>>54702249
what the fuck is it with manufacturers and this ugly ass typeface?
>>54696571
Geez, OP, how come your mom lets you have 2 windows keys?
Got my first TKL with matias clicks and AEKII keycaps. Some of the keycaps broke along the way so I had to make do.
What do you guys think about this?
>>54703113
looks a bit fucked
>>54703113
I'm going to be honest anon.
That would probably look better with the stock caps.
>>54703113
>masking tape on the spacebar
>>54702971
The font is disgusting but I think the keycaps themselves look very attractive, kind of vintage looking.
It's only $30, should I get it or look elsewhere?
>>54702646
>>54702674
>>54702949
Thanks guys, but are matias switches really my best option? I have nothing against them, but I'm checking recent reviews about matias keyboards and they all seem to have issues with quality control, which is a bit worrying.
>>54703302
There's absolutely nothing vintage about those keycaps. What the hell.
>>54703307
Don't bother with their keyboards, just get their switches.
How often do you guys clean your boards/caps?
>>54703307
no
your keycap options are basically only pad printed ABS
>>54703400
Taobao has doubleshot ABS.
>>54703307
KBP v60 and v80 matias have good build quality and no problems that I've heard.
>>54703315
the gentle beige colour and the big, visible 'slope' around the keycaps
>>54702581
get any of the heavy ones if you dont want to get buckling spring
>>54701346
Where did you get your cyrillic/English hybrid from? I can't find any D:
>>54703520
I don't know what you mean with slope, but there's no gentle beige colour, they're white as snow.
>>54703594
Originative Co
https://www.originativeco.com/products/cyrillic-60?variant=16850213061
hey
look what i got in the mail
>>54704048
Hasu's controller?
>>54704060
yep
i wanted to move backspace to where it should be
and make the volume controls actually work
>>54703594
Pretty sure there is a groupbuy at geekwhack for them right now.
>D:
Don't.
>>54696571
I usually scroll past these threads. The one OP posted is a nice looking keyboard. But you guys have a severe case of autism if you masturbate to keyboards and get triggered by the sound of keys.
>>54696571
i hope you people are happy im gonna spend hundreds of dollars on a keyboard i dont need because these threads make it looks so cool
>>54704170
Test a few before doing it. it is entirely possible that you don't actually like them.
>>54703663
>>54704096
>backspace to where it should be
but backspace is far better there
What are you using it with that the volume controls don't work? I'm having zero problems on os x and linux.
>>54704170
What are you getting?
I have had a blackwidow chroma for a year one, I want to change it for a better one since I know it will broke soon.
Im looking for a more silent keyboard, preferably with numpad and macro,and if its doesnt have custom LED that at least is a good looking keyboard.
When I bought this one I actually wanted to get the Corsair K70 or the APEX M800. But there was no way to get it in my country.
But I really like this keyboard, the macros are really helpful, I use a lot the numpad and the lights are really nice. My only problem is that its still Razer and all my friend's keyboard have broke after a year.
>>54704292
I'm not going to defend razer, but just use it until it breaks and then fix it if possible. If it works then it works.
I want the loudest keyboard possible to wave my dick around, but I don't see anything to help me find that in the pastebin.
>>54704391
Omron or Model F XT switches are the loudest
>>54704265
no, it's not
it should be in the top right corner
the JP version got it right
the volume controls don't work in windows, for no good reason
but now they do :^
>>54704321
Thanks. I have been thinking a lot lately on doing this to my keyboard: http://imgur.com/gallery/k8v7F
The noise from the keyboard isnt really annoying for me, but my mother is always waking up at night just because of the keyboard.
Tomoko MMC023
AULA Demon King
EagleTec KG011
Qisan MagicForce
Which one? MagicForce seems to be a very popular model with nice aesthetics, haven't heard much about the others but they seem quite nice too.
>>54704251
Just leave the plastic keycaps on for a few months they'll yellow out quick
>>54704477
>Just leave the plastic keycaps on for a few months they'll yellow out quick
I too use my mechanical keyboard in the direct sunlight.
>>54701435
They are two different things.
The b.mini x2 is a korean custom, and one of the better ones at that. There isn't really anything above it. It has underlighting, backlighting, good switches, a good case, full reprogramability, and is actually compatible with after market keysets. All told it would probably cost you $200.
The ak33 on the other hand is a dirt cheap chinese board. Not programable and with shit keycaps (that you can't replace due to non-standard layout). The switches are a no-name company, knockoffs of chinese knockoffs. So expect grittiness, chattering or other issues with them. I wouldn't be surprised to see LED failures quite soon after purchase, either. Oh and you will probably have 0 warranty support.
The ak33 is probably hit or miss depending on the switches. If you just want something cheap to get away from nasty rubber domes, it is a fine choice. If you want something good, look elsewhere. I am not saying buy the b.mini, it is a very expensive board. But there is probably some middle ground between the two choices. Haven't really kept an eye out on the layout so I couldn't tell you.
>>54701346
>>54701359
>>54701379
>>54701641
Man, I got the white top plate for my Compact SQ thinking it would look good with the underlighting.
The black just looks badass though. The thread seems to indicate there are still some in stock. I might have to order another.
>>54704048
>>54704096
You lose the USB ports? That sucks.
>>54696869
Cables are ugly as shit
>>54704757
they're pretty useless
>>54704784
My old Minila had one. It was awesome. Used it for my yubikey, memory sticks, and to charge my phone.
>>54704841
>yubikey, memory sticks, and to charge my phone
The only thing I was able to use the ones my HHKB for so far was a bluetooth usb adapter.
Anything that draws any significant amount of power won't work, e.g. good luck using phones or memory sticks with them.
>>54704942
That sucks.
I mean, my phone charged slower than my quick charge wall charger, but it still worked great.
Never had any issues with USB sticks either.
Rosewill and Royal Kludge make the cheapest mech keyboards. Which one makes a better keyboard?
I've been using a Microsoft basic keyboard since my K65 broke.
I want to convert a palm portable keyboard to USB, should I use an arduino pro micro or a teensy?
>>54704509
Window desks are the best unless it's west-facing
>>54704759
looks like the gum from that old HIM episode
>>54696869
the keyboard itself is a 9/10 but the cables are fuck ugly
>>54705229
Don't like the cases either, they look like chunky bodywork on a riced out subaru
Maximum Comfy.
>>54705307
How are you liking the MK disco? I've been thinking of picking one up once I've gotten my Shine 4 sold.
>>54705307
more like maximum gay
>there are $37 TKLs, but still no cheap 61-key boards
y
>>54701346
>>54701359
>>54701379
>>54701402
Hi there. When will you make those wrist rests?
>>54696869
>QWFRBJ
DUDE WHAT
What's the best tenkeyless keyboard with clears?
Ideally something with this layout or very close to it
>>54705505
Chinese.
>>54705862
i would reccomend the keycool 84 over the noppoo choc if you intend on ever replacing the caps(otherwise go with the choc because the stock caps are better). it has a way more standard layout
I need macro keys on the left, which would be the best choice? Red or brown preferably.
>>54705955
Do it anon. Fall for the HHKB meme.
>>54706029
nigga what
>>54706124
I know that you've been thinking of getting one sometime this week.
Do it.
>>54706148
if you pay for it
SHOULD I GET THIS?
>>54706177
Das ist ein schöner Esel, Herbert.
>>54706547
IF YOU WANT IT
BABY YOU GET IT
>>54705955
I want something with clears though. The noppoo doesn't have clears
And I don't give a shit about cosmetic shit like keycaps.
>>54706747
WASD V2 with the PBT caps. PBT doesnt wear out and it feels better.
>>54706547
BROWNS SUCK
>>54706708
Lol serious question though, are they good?
>>54706808
Nope, they are the best.
if you're not a gamer, is there any real reason to get one?
>>54706875
repairable, customizable, durable, nice feedback when typing...
there's a few.
>>54706875
If you are a gamer there isnt.
>>54706875
They're so cheap now, I don't really see why not. Plus, n-key rollover is super nice in a lot of games, and most cheap membrane boards don't have n-key.
>Budget
$120/€100
>Location (continent at least)
Holland
>Preferred switch type
Brown/red
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%, with macro keys, multimedia keys
>Backlight
RGB
>Previous/current keyboards
a shitty keyboard
>EXTRA:
I'd preffer audio passthrough, usb passthrough and seperated mediakeys.
Kinda like the cm storm mech, but then with rgb.
>>54706747
well i think the keycool84 does come with clears although it can be hard to find it's the only keyboard with this layout i can think of unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars on a custom
>>54703583
Your image insults lighter switches but I like the lighter to give less stress on these fingers/more ergonomic.
How could these heavier possibly be better ergonomics?
>>54696571
I have that keyboard. Bought it from AliExpress and got Gateron Reds from MassDrop. I regret nothing, it lets me use different kinds of switches (right now I have all reds with the Home cluster using blues).
I don't know why the "browns are better for typing" meme gets perpetuated, reds are great for extended typing sessions.
>>54707358
it only really insults browns to be honest which is warrented
>>54707514
Why does everyone in here shit on browns?
I have em on my choc mini and they feel fine. Can't stand blacks. Blues are too much
>>54707554
they are very light and the tactile bump is really small but i dont know if you type really lightly they are ok i guess but i type pretty hard and so they really do just feel like reds with dirt in them although i hear gateron browns are better maybe that's what you have?
Stupid question incoming
I recall you need a USB to PS2 adapter for a mechanical keyboard to use NKRO properly.
Now I got a Rosewill RGB80 that doesnt seem to play well with the adapter. Should USB be sufficient?
>>54707615
AFAIK the choc mini uses Gaterons, yes. Gateron Browns supposedly are smoother (like all Gaterons) and have a high and more pronounced bump.
>>54707713
I didn't know NKRO was dependent on the interface, but apparently you're right. It has nothing to do with wether it's mechanical or not, just with USB. Some USB keyboards achieve NKRO by acting as a USB hub with several keyboards attached.
So if your keyboard is one of those great, if not you might be limited to something like 10KRO. Is this really an issue though? Do you press 10 keys simultaneously often?
Can anyone recommend a good 60% without caps? I have caps in mind already, so I'm just looking for a base with switches.
>>54707824
not all choc mini's have gaterons i have cherry mx blacks on mine
>>54707854
go to wasd buy their pok3r barebones
>>54707854
If you know how to solder, you can get a kc60 kit with a plastic case from aliexpress for a pretty reasonable price.
>Budget
150 euros
>Location (continent at least)
Netherlands
>Preferred switch type
Red
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
Preferrably not, but if i can turn it off its okay
>Previous/current keyboards
First mechanical keyboard
I want something plain black and boring that is high quality and will last me a long time. No xxxgamerxxx looks or hipster keycaps please.
>>54708086
filco
>>54708075
I'd prefer a wood or metal case, and yes, I can solder.
>>54707824
>Do you press 10 keys simultaneously often?
No but Ive heard its sort of an emulated NKRO that forces more interrupts and because of this it may cause problems.
>>54708086
ibm model m
>>54707824
>Do you press 10 keys simultaneously often?
yes, I am an emacs user
I just picked up a model m for $10 in decent shape, but it's missing a few f keycaps. What's a good place to get replacements
>>54708140
I cant find it here in the netherlands, and i dont feel like paying 30 dollars of shipping. Theyre already over my budget.
>>54708163
Doesnt fit my criteria.
>>54708336
Unicomp do full set replacements
>>54708395
Cool, thanks
>>54706788
I heard the WASD keycaps are shit though?
is there any reason to lube gateron blacks or are they smooth enough as it is?
>>54708851
not the pbt caps only their abs
>>54708921
ah alright cool. thanks
Looking to make my own 40%/60% keyboard and found this kit on ebay:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/GH60-Mechanical-Keyboard-DIY-Kit-with-Gateron-Switch-PCB-Mounted-Multi-Colors-/281903462173
Description doesn't say if I have to solder diodes on or not or if they are done and that those are stock photos. What are your opinions on this whole thing /g/?
>>54708143
There is a metal case option, however shipping is pretty expensive.
>>54709232
I'm fairly certain all you need to do is solder the switches.
>>54709536
Ended up ordering the VP3 + https://www.originativeco.com/products/cyrillic-60?variant=16850213061
don't forget to clean your keyboard!
>>54709724
What kayboard is that? I like the layout
>>54709839
Thanks
>>54709878
what keyboard is it tho
>>54709724
>>54709839
>>54709878
>>54709960
thanks for posting friends, i had a good laugh.
>>54710007
I dont get it :(
>>54709960
My keyboard
>>54704463
>no its not
do you have spider fingers? Its perfectly placed so you never have to move your hands.
>>54710091
I know but what model is it you autistic troll?
>>54709839
keycool hero 84 :3
For someone who bought and gave no thought to switches (browns) and still bottoms out, should I just get reds since I don't think I'd ever get used to not bottoming out?
>>54705338
8/10 stars
>PROS:
plug&play, responsive(bluekeys), bright
>CONS:
ScrLk key never lights up, BUT DOES in rainbow color picker mode
Spacebar sticks 2times/perweek
Cord that comes with it is to short for me tho I wanted a wireless mechkb anyway
>NEUTRAL:
The a learning curve is easy-->eh depending on how far you wanna tweak
>>54710383
it doesn't matter. But think about it more, some people find reds too easy to actuate.
>>54708086
Ducky one?
>>54709724
I like beige keyboards a lot, but they need to be cleaned very often. Dust is very visible. I keep a handheld air compressor at my desk.
www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/
>>54710716
Looks good, i think i'll go with that. Thanks.
bolted and cleaned
now i'm going to use it once and then probably never use it again
>>54710163
do you?
because its not any easier
it's fine if it's the only board you use
I use to be a avid Topre user.... I even bought purple type s sliders and put them in a 55G realforce, That board imo are the best feeling topre board of all time. I hated how scratchy cherry was. but when gateron came out I havent used my topre boards at all.
Nothing beats a gateron board with some thick gateron keycaps.
>>54711556
i wish the sliders didn't wobble as much as they do
>>54711579
>>54711579
I have a VB87m in Gateron black, i Hardly notice any wobble unless my fingers are on the keycaps and im move my fingers left and right. as for typing i mean cmon, you don't notice wobble at all
>>54711631
on SA profile, it's pretty noticeable
>>54711656
I would never type on ABS keycaps, so it doesnt bother me. Ive typed on SA profile caps on other cherry boards. They wobble a lot too, so it would be the keycap profile that would make it more noticable. Even twith topre hi pro keycaps they wobble like crazy.
does anyone know if the keycaps on the k70 are a standard size
the kikes at corsair are fucking me on replacements even though its their fuckup
Were can an anon buy some moonrune only keycaps? I want my relatives to think I'm a try hard.
>>54711689
lmao getting gaymer keyboards, ever. Get a real keyboard m8
>>54711704
answer dumbfuck
>>54711737
i guess googling is too hard
>>54711468
no. My fingers are normal sized so if I wanted to reach a backspace on a normal board I'd have to move my right hand. Don't have to do that when it's on \
>>54711751
i didn't find a clear answer regarding it
answer
>>54696571
This keyboard looks cheap (for my younger brother, gateron switches I know) I see it on a site called banggood, is this a reliable place?
Also can I install Cherry switches on it/is it standard layout?
>>54711854
scratch that I can get it on Amazon (with prime) may bite the bullet on it if I can confirm it's a standard layout
>>54711756
yeah, your hands must be somthing fucked up, because i have to come off home row to get to \, so if i'm doing that i might as well have it in the same place as every other board.
How are the hybrid capacative switches on the cm novatouch?
>>54712192
you're in the minority bud. there's a reason it's designed for ergo.
>>54712234
there's also a reason it defaults as delete, and that's what mine is now
and you can't change it without using a new controller and frimware, so no fucking shit i'm in the minority.
it's not the only board i use, and it's hard to keep going back and forth
if you can't understand that then you're pretty thick.
Plasti dipped my QFR. I'm happy with it; just wondering how long it'll last as I've never dealt with Plasti dip before.
>>54711987
It is standard layout and you can install cherry switches.
>>54712289
never said I didn't understand you switch back and forth. not my fault you can't switch easily
>>54712397
great for you buddy, but we all have our preferences and i'll mod my overpriced board how i want it
it is not anymore ERGONOMIC to me, and it's far more useful to have both delete and backspace without having one berried under a layer
i've moved ~ to fn+esc like every other 60% board, because power sure as fuck doesn't do anything
>>54709724
cramped
>tfw fell for the granite meme
QC issues aside, I can't stand the DSA profile.
>less surface area
>flat profile makes it harder to reach bottom and top rows
>need to feel the whole F and J keys for a good two seconds to know I'm on the home row
Please tell me I'm not the only one.
>>54712834
yep
it's only good for pictures
>>54712198
Wobbly topres. Get a Type Heaven.
>>54713033
Thought so. Thanks.
Sorry if this is common knowledge, but I'm looking in to buying my first mechanical keyboard and I'm curious about keycap finishes.
My friend has a Logitech G510, which I don't think is mechanical but the keys have a finish that I would describe as satin like. It's very smooth and I guess it feels similar to what those kidrobot vinyl toys are made out of. Does anyone know what material it might be?
I'm looking for suggestions for my sister since I just built her a new computer. Trying to red pill her on her shitty $10 keyboards she's used.
>$80
>USA
>Probably reds or Browns
>Full or TKL
>Backlight pls
>Her shitty laptop and school keyboards
>>54713338
Most likely ABS.
is ducky worth getting?
>>54713033
>Wobbly
>>54713449
Yeah, they're fine.
>>54713404
Don't even bother. Mechanical keyboards are pointless to anyone who isn't already interested in them.
got my cmy mods in
loving the aesthic of it
>>54714075
The mix of white and black legends seems odd to me.
Still lovin' those classic windows logo caps.
>>54713404
http://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDKLLM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464063609&sr=8-2&keywords=coolermaster+tenkeyless
not backlit but its $75
they also have one with reds for 80 and a backlight model with browns for 100
>>54714120
yeah its a little weird now that you mention it
if they dont grow on my eventually ill just try to find some mods with black legends or just go back to the original mods that came with the set
they look better in dimmer light, i used my phone flashlight to light up that pic since my room is very dim
>>54714015
>non-type s fags complaining about wobbles
>>54714075
I think it looked better with just the beige keycaps.
>>54703113
Why are the F keys sideways?
>>54714178
>$100 for rubber O-rings and a 1cm stamp
>>54714450
>rubber O-rings
they're more like foam
and the stems are a bit longer to compensate
>>54714450
buying a gimick switch. Not once ever. Actually tha'ts not true, I use to only buy topre. I bought them all until i realized how stupid i was and bought gateron
>>54696869
>keyboard 5 rows
>numpad 6 rows
DISGUSTING
>>54698008
its missing way way more
I just came to this thread randomly, so it's all about custom keyboards?
I'm using an old razer blackwidows from like, 2012, and after checking each pic of this thread, no offense, but i still find mine better looking,
yea yea yea it's not about the style but about how good it works but i can only see the first aspect there.
tried to fill the buyer template
1) Budget
My old one costed 140$, so i believe up to 140$ once again
2) Location
France
3) Preffered switch type
The razer was my only Mech Kboard and the switch are blue if i remember correctly, no idea.
I checked the switches pic(http://i.imgur.com/5uKCsvv.png), but hard to say what I would prefer since i'm not even sure of what I have.
the razer got some really big noise when i click, but i guess it's just about hearing or not the click? I wear headphones so idc that much.
maybe a stiff medium will feet? I don't get what is "rare" btw
4) Layout
ISO
5) Form factor
- 100% - full keyboard with function keys, navigation section and numpad,
I don't need the keys that are generally above the arrows.
6) Backlight
Do I want LED? ofc i do
7) Previous/current keyboard
Razer BlackWidow ultimate edition 2012, i like it, but never tried something else so can't tell you really, open to something new/better
>>54715983
http://www.strawpoll.me/10297328
did i miss any?
>>54716134
pretty accurate but I miss switches like mx grey tactile or linear. although I never tried it cherry ml's maybe? cant think about everything rn. havent been into mkg for a while because no money for months :^(
btw I like the "hipster switch" option instead of a shitlong list with just the stupidest horrbile switches
>>54716134
Ergo clears don't count?
>inb4 zealios
>>54716196
according to deskthority its a mod and not an official switch. get over it nerd
Who /reds/ here
>>54716073
you sound like you like generic gaymer stuff.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/gaming-keyboards
look at these.
>>54716134
cherry ML is still missing.
just use https://deskthority.net/wiki/Category:List_of_all_keyboard_switches
>>54716547
pointed that out already >>54716170
>>54716134
>http://www.strawpoll.me/10297328
>no beamspring
shit list
>>54714430
AEKII top row switches were sideways.
>>54716134
>Vintage Alps Click
>White is the same as Amber
>Vintage Alps Tactile
>Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper is the same as Salmon
>Buckling Spring
>Membrane is the same as capacitative
etc
Do the WASD keyboards have some pre-made skins to pick from?
Would like to have it colored but not trusting my own taste.
>>54716530
would like to try some heavy switch while the Corsair ones only have the soft apparently, but learned enough already to create something new I guess.
>>54717895
Don't buy WASD caps.
>>54716134
Switch polls are stupid. Only people who have tried every switch in the poll should be allowed to vote. I think it would also end up more objective since the type of people who have tried most switches give most of a switches a good chance and probably have more open mindedness.
I have 2 MX Brown boards, one is pretty new (~1 year probably) and the other one is at least 10 years old.
the tactility on the old board is way weaker than on my new board. are there different versions of the brown switch or do the springs/plastic degrade over time?
>>54696571
I just found some nice boards at my university's surplus shop.
The model M was made in 1993, and it has colored text on the modifiers. I ordered a replacement F11 key for it. It came with a ps/2 cable.
The others have colored text on the modifiers as well, and they have 5 pin cables.
I am going to take my air compressor to them and run the keycaps through the dishwasher.
Im looking for a mechanical keyboard and im very picky. Pic related seems to fit most of my criteria, the only thing i dont like is the lighting and the gaymer reputation. The normal k65 doesnt have rgb lighting but it has wasd keys in different colors which is even worse.
Here are the things im looking for:
>mx reds
>ANSI
>tenkeyless
>i want the keys really high on the keyboard with no "walls" around it so i can easily clean it
>black
>no lighting
>seperate media keys for volume
Are there any alternatives that fit all of these criteria? Otherwise im just gonna buy the k65 rgb and turn off the lights. Also, do you need to turn off the lights every time you start up your computer or do they stay off forever?
>>54719683
I don't like self promoting, but you can look at the Wooting One. It will save the color settings when you turn it off.
>>54719606
The 2001 boards have doubleshot keycaps on white alps.
