mechanical keyboards and mechanical keyboard accessories edition
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old thread: >>55389212
Who wants some brobots?
MEMES NEVER DIE
im tired of clears
whats a good fullsized keyboard with something lighter like cherry reds
>>55429337
put lighter springs in your clears
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-cherry-mx-springs?mode=guest_open
except don't buy from here
$90-100
USA
Browns or reds
Ansi
full size, dedicated media keys are a nice bonus but FN+F keys for media keys is acceptable
white backlight, or no backlight, i don't care about RGB
horrible shitty keyboards, i've been buying the shitty $10-12 ones from target/best buy/walmart when i wear it out
currently looking at the logitech g610
>>55429393
I know you guys are pretty into this mechanical stuff, but at what point do you stop? When you convince yourself that you absolutely have to design your own switch molds for audiophile-like gains (i.e. nonexistent)?
It's just a keyboard, damn it.
>>55429494
Quickfire XT.
>>55429510
>When you convince yourself that you absolutely have to design your own switch molds
If someone were to do that with a design that isn't mx-style or something else that already exists, that'd be pretty cool actually.
I don't know about audiophiles, but when it comes to keyboards modifications such as different keycaps, different springs, different backplate materials or even the exact same switch design (i. e. gateron vs. modern day cherry in terms of smoothness) from different companies can actually make a very obvious difference. Either in how it feels to use the keyboard, how it sounds, or how it looks (I haven't seen an artisan that releases smell upon keypress yet). If that's worth all the fuss about keyboards to you or if you're just fine with a cheap chinkboard with the stock laser-etched abs caps, that's up to you. But even someone with no understanding could notice the difference in a direct comparison.
Unless their fingers are dead, like that guy from the last thread.
>>55429510
i'm the wrong person to defend mechanical keyboard faggotry, because i think it's retarded too, but i enjoy it
i think you just need to just keep in mind what is an industry/hobby for enthusiasts (autists) and what isn't
How are Gateron browns?
![DSC_9237[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/yDyvsH7.jpg "DSC_9237[1].jpg")
>>55429510
there is always something new to try
the real autists are the people who get worked up over other people's hobbies
>>55430163
best switch
>>55429619
The RK-9000v2 is 20 dollars cheaper than the Quickfire XT and they're made by the same OEM company. I'm not sure what benefits the quickfire has besides having the input multiplier or whatever it's called that lets you spam shit.
After spending so much time on silencing my NT i feel like a Topre silencing master, AMA
/g/ents I'm on the market for a new keyboard.
It must be:
>$100 or less (But i'm willing to spend more if I feel like it's justified)
>backlit
>roughly 75% (anything without a numpad)
>whatever switches are best for prolonged typing (I don't game)
Right now I'm looking at KBT Race II but I can't seem to find one for sale in Canada.
Any tips/suggestions are much appreciated.
Here are some tits for your trouble.
Never used a mechanical keyboard before so I don't know what switch I'd prefer although everyone I know praises blues. Are blues good for a beginner or should I go with reds?
Budget isn't an issue, all I ask for is dedicated media keys because I spend a lot of time doing music production.
>>55431105
I like browns for music production for easy doubletaps
But I also use a 60% so I have room for other peripherals on my desk
>>55429637
>there is no space
>>55431161
Did 40% fags go too far?
Price range: 50-150€ (200 If it got a killer feature)
Country: Germany
Switches: Brown or clear
Size: 60%, fn key
Backlit: Would be nice, I can't really decide if it's worth it. What do you guys think about it (If I have to choose, that's a yes)
Previous: Chink stock keyboard that came with my second computer. Don't care about it.
What to do gods of /mkg/ ?
>>55431161
yes there is
http://atreus.technomancy.us/cheat
>>55431320
Madness.
>>55431293
Forgot to add layout: ANSI pls
Well, I got a new package in from Clueboard with a replacement mounting plate and the caps he forgot to send the first time. Plate is still not quite right - it's just a little too wide. I think I can modify it this time, though - seems like it's just a little notch in the way.
>>55431293
>>55431495
no backlit (better keycaps, cheaper):
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Keycaps-Cherry-Mx-Clear/dp/B00OFM6F80
backlit:
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-coating-Keycaps-Mx-Clear/dp/B014T4PK0M/
if you'd prefer a plastic case to aluminum, go with a kbv60 or something
>>55431596
First one looks very comfy, thanks for the advise ツ
>>55429224
>Guy gets banned from our discord for TAK TAK TAKKAKAKAK TAK TAK TAK
TAKAKAKAK TAK TAK
Just coming in here to say you're cancer if you buy a loud piece of shit.
thinking about buying a noppoo choc mini with browns
Are they any good?
>>55431716
You're blaming keyboards for something that's clearly the fault of the microphone ;)
Anyone know any alternatives to the KBT Race II?
>>55431716
gotta be pretty simple for shit like that, everyone in my channel has a mech, makes a little noise but who gives a fuck
what do you guys think about the steel series apex m500
>>55429224
Where can I find that filing cabinet on the left with the stickers?
>>55431087
God damned dude, i have a very sensitive ears and i fucking hate NT's noise. Where should i start?
>68 key
>can't swap Caps and Fn
why
>>55432439
You need to buy 2 pieces of black pads from elitekeyboards (cheap and take a lot of time, inconsistent sound) or hypersphere's Topre rings (pretty expensive, easy to install, consistent sound) and very thick silicon grease.
trying to choose between an HHKB keyboard, or a pok3r keyboard. help me out
>>55433275
do you want cherry switches or topre switches?
do you want an aluminum case or plastic case?
do you want a standard layout or doesnt matter?
>>55433358
this would be my first mechanical keyboard, so idk really much about the switches. The brows and clears seem nice to me tho. and aluminum casing seems cool
>>55433275
even though i dislike the backspace placement, the HHKB is miles better than the Pok3r layout
>>55431568
THIS BAG OF SWITCHES MARKED "70" ONLY HAS 53 MATIAS QC INSIDE
IT'S JUST FUCKUP AFTER FUCKUP
>>55433536
http://xahlee.info/kbd/idiocy_of_happy_hacking_keyboard.html
Is this a bad choice? I have a full size one now, but really would like a smaller one for my desk. I'm not sure how hard it would be to adjust to it though.
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1486
How can anyone not pick clears over anything is beyond me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4ngJzKY_s
>>55435299
>what are preferences
>>55433275
pok3r told everyone to fuck themselves literally 0 availability with no ETA
>>55435254
seems good but I would recommend the magicforce aswell.
>>55435314
Do you think Cherry got raided by mooseloms?
>>55435299
I find them too stiff for video games or anything else that requires you to hold them down for any significant time.
I do use them at work though.
ducky one for €135 (in europe)
should i?
it's my first mech, and i can choose mx browns or blue
>inb4 they're both shit
looks like eurpoors don't get anything else, and i'm not going to spend more than €150
noppoo mini 10 keyless best buy that I ever made for a keyboard.
>Budget
£150
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
Red
>Layout
ISO
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
No
>>55438331
filco
What do you guys think of the Drevo Gramr 84-Key? It looks like the Noppoo Choc Mini but it is backlit and uses Outemu switches. I think the cord is also detachable.
Just got my hands on some Gateron tactile clears, aka. Zealios. Is this a fucking joke? These things are nowhere near as good as people claim them to be. They aren't horrible, but not even close to being worth 0,75 a piece, or even 1$.
I swear to god, the more hyped switches I try, the worse they get. At least they were cheap and still much better than orange Alps.
Put some o-rings on my MX Browns Daskeyboard. Makes this shitty switch feel a bit better.
>>55439896
>still much better than orange Alps.
lel, anything is better than alps orange
zeals are horribly overhyped and overpriced
you should try some gateron browns
>>55439929
>using O-rings ever
What are you doing here?
>>55439950
I use this keyboard at work and I wanted to reduce the bottom out sound.
Some of us have jobs, senpai.
>>55439991
yeah
post work keyboards
>>55439943
I'm pretty happy with Cherry ergo-clears actually, just hoped gateron/the hype would deliver for once. Maybe at some point I'll try their browns, but for the moment I'm happy with what I've got and am hopeing that some lube will rescue the Zealios. If not, I'll just go ahead and use regular clears with their clear upper housing, that doesn't seem to bad at least.
>>55439943
I think you're sponsored by makers of both Gaterons and brown paint.
Stop shilling 10 times per thread!
https://www.amazon.com/Varmilo-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Sublimation/dp/B01GHNK724/ref=sr_1_55?ie=UTF8&qid=1467811523&sr=8-55&keywords=gateron
I kind of want to order this but
>Ships from and sold by Ray from Bene (Benemate is your good friend).
>>55440044
yeah need more people shilling mx clears
>>55439896
>any cherry-based switch being better than ALPS
that's the real joke here, even black ALPS feel better than zealios
I'm anon that posted pic related some time ago
long story short I found this kb-6151 in old storage room
finaly agot it home today and it turns out it's fried (probably one of integrated circuts but not sure)
is there any value I can get out of it orher than desoldering switches?
>>55440155
clean it up and buy a soarer's converter to use it with USB
blue ALPS are among the best clicky switches around
>>55440183
>finaly agot it home today and it turns out it's fried (probably one of integrated circuts but not sure)
>>55440196
why do you think it's fried? a teensy can act as the controller, but chances are you just don't have the right adapters
>>55440085
I don't think that Alps are onjectively better than Cherry, but then again I'm pretty weird. I prefer Matias QC to every other tactile Alps switch, dislike Topre and it seems like I prefer Cherry MX Clear over Zealios.
>>55440040
Just tried lubing them a little and it seems that saves the switch for me. Hooray!
>>55440196
>>55440209
Or if you don't want to spend 20$ on a Teensy, Arduino Pro Micro is a great 3.5$ alternative.
>>55440209
I got 5pin-ps2 adapter, and random keys on the keyboard(numpad and function keys) make diodes light up when pressed
>>55440085
I agree. ErgoClears too comfy tho.
>>55440155
Clean it up a bit and blow all the dust out and take good pictures of it and the switches. Throw it up on ebay with Blue ALPS in the title. Youll shit your pants at how much it goes for.
>>55440248
the pin-out doesn't matter if your adapter isn't made for the right protocol/matrix
that switch on the back toggles this somewhat, but it still has to output XT protocol
>>55440040
i've got a bag of ergo clears waiting for a massdrop board, which i unfortunately ordered with zeals
i might just order more gateron browns though
>>55440044
no
have you guys heard of gateron browns
>tfw no greens
>>55440296
Did you try lubing those motherfuckers? If it wasn't for the keywobble i'd consider them worth the 75ct when lubed.
>>55440275
tried different positions of switch and kb does exactly same thing
are gateron browns that much better than cherry? cherry browns kind of suck in my opinion.
how about gateron reds?
i want a lighter switch keyboard, but not really sure which direction to go yet.
>Budget
$100
>Location (continent at least)\
USA
>Preferred switch type
Browns
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
60% or TK (prefer 60% tbqh)
>Backlight
not priority but nice if it has some
>Previous/current keyboards
Logitech K120 and Dell Keyboard
Budget - £200
Location - UK
Switch Type - Brown
Layout - ISO
Form factor - 100%
Backlight - Doesn't matter
>>55439846
Thanks, that's absolutely perfect.
Which is better, Ducky One TKL w/ Blue LED or Keycool 84 PBT? Both in my price range but don't know which is my best option
>>55440357
yes
cherry has been using the same molds for too long and they rough as fuck
>>55436848
After about a month searching for info and stores, there's no better option for me than a Ducky One either. Ordered one with MX blues.
Also getting it on a discount price. 112 euros.
>>55440275
can anyone confrim this anon?
kb si lighting up different lock diodes with numpad and function keys, position of the AT/XT doesent seem to matter
I have 5pin/ps2 adapter
colored key caps piss me off
tiny keyboards too
>>55440853
I don't like fun either.
can someone offer an opinion on this pls >>55440686
>>55440883
Ducky One keyboards are solid, but I heard those blue LEDs can fail early.
>>55440891
>LEDs can fail early
I was going to just use them on occasion. The height bothers me on the duck one or are my eyes just wrong?
>>55440960
The height of what? The keys? I think it's pretty standard for mech keyboards like that.
>>55441022
nvm I was wrong. Can I swap the case for it for something aluminium?
Is Pulse the comfiest set /mkg/?
>>55439846
I got a filco for $67 on ebay last week. So excited LMAO. Probably gonna get gateron tactile clears for it. Its my first filco. Ive owned a few quickfire rapids with various cherry and more recently gateron switches. I find them to be the best value keyboard money can buy besides the TG3 BL82/Data911. Excited to see if the venerable Filco is actually such.
>>55441231
maybe if comfiest means reddit/assdrop flavor of the month to you
![DSC_9217[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/oWHp3cW.jpg "DSC_9217[1].jpg")
>>55441231
no
Left my window open whilst I was out and it rained. Now my keyboard won't take any inputs how fucked is it?
>>55441358
you had a chance with silica gel before you plugged it in, but you pretty much screwed 90% of that chance over
>>55441358
Talk me out of it /mkg/.
>>55441485
It was already plugged in.
>>55441529
I'd prefer this Japanese layout if that enter bar wasn't fucked.
>>55441529
NO! I got a 55g 87U JIS on the way from a friend NIB. I miss my RF I cant wait.
>>55441699
It's the enter from the superior layout, you disgusting burger.
>>55441721
nah iso is fucking garbage
>>55441757
>>55441783
>supporting retarded american layout
>on the asian asian cartoon screengrab sharing forum
You fags don't know where you are. You better shut the fuck up or me and my boys get this thread to bump limit in no time. Then we'll see which layout is superior.
>>55441837
it's so easy and fast to press enter on ANSI only retarded yuropoors have issues
look at this
look
how
easy
it
is
you can't do that, can't even come close
>>55441721
I'm in Oceania.
The whole fucking purpose of an hhkb is to save space. An ISO enter key does not save space. It does not need to be that big.
>>55441878
>has issues with iso enter
>complains about other people having issues with ansi enter
If you're having enter problems I feel bad for ya, son.
I got 99 mistypes but enter ain't one.
cuz it's big, get it?
>>55441916
Okay, genius, change the fucking layout right now. Let's change that ISO enter on that keyboard to ANSI enter. We have to move one key to all the free space you'll be getting.
You now have a choice:
1) Huge closed bracket/brace key
2) Normal closed bracket/brace key and one extra key?
Trick question, those are both retarded.
What is /mkg/'s opinion on the Filco Majestouch 2? My budget was $100 but I might expand it to $130 if the keyboard is worth it over the DUcky One TKL
I must be cursed with bad luck, which in the end results in great luck. Let me blog about my mechanical keyboard purchases.
First story - I ordered a set of ISO Nordic pbt keycaps from corus-kb's site. 3 months later, they hadn't arrived, and they didn't reply to any of my emails, support messages, facebook messages etc. So I made a paypal dispute, which they didn't reply to - and then I got a refund. Couple weeks later, they arrived - after I had ordered it again from Amazon. Gave one set to a friend.
Second story - ordered a set of keycaps from ukkeycaps - it arrived pretty quickly and the communication was great. Then a week later, it arrived again. I did send the second set back to them, cause they were bros.
Third story - ordered a UK layout Novatouch from amazon, with shipping guaranteeing its arrival 3 days later. A week went by, so I emailed amazon support, and they refunded my shipping cost. Some more days went by, and I emailed them again, and they refunded the whole thing with lots of apologies.
And now it just arrived. I did order the same keyboard again from another site two days ago, hopefully my cancellation of that order goes through before they ship it.
Everything in the world of mechanical keyboards comes double it feels like.
>>55442031
ok, so why is iso better
why is rotating the enter key 90° making it further away from home row better?
speaking of the JIS layout, why the hell didn't they put the ]} where the ANSI backslash is
that would have made so much more sense
literally no reason why JIS should have an ISO enter key.
at least in some ISO layouts you can pretend you're putting a more frequently used key there.
>Budget
100-150€
>Location (continent at least)
Finland
>Preferred switch type
MX Clear
>Layout
ISO, preferably with FI/SWE layout or at least German layout
>Form factor
Tenkeyless
>Backlight
Definitely no.
>Previous/current keyboards
literally 15€ K120
>>55440827
anyone?
are dampening rings a no-go?
>>55444306
do you want to decrease the sound of the switches slightly and/or decrease how far you push down the keys?
if not, then yes
>>55442147
lucky fucker
>Bought R65 RGB
>Red switches
>This gon b gud
>Typo every time
>Always press "A" accidentally when playing, because it's too light
>>55441783
where can i get that keyboard
>>55444693
I have that problem too coming from Cherry Blacks. My fingers got tired playing games with blacks though, especially my pinky that's holding down shift all the damn time.
I might try brown switches, maybe I wouldn't fuck up my typing as much and they'd still be light.
>>55444828
Have you tried Gateron yellows? They're lighter than blacks but heavier than reds.
I'm considering them, since I'm a bit afraid of blacks being too heavy.
>>55444948
Nope. I've had the Cherry black switches for a few years and then bought a Magicforce with Gateron reds. The Magicforce is defective though, so I'm sending it back.
Considering my options now, I might look into those yellows though, it might be a nice compromise if they're in-between red and black.
>>55444713
nowhere
because i made it
https://youtu.be/LfyOs694lpU
>buys shittons of vintage keyboards
>poor
>can't touch type
Why do people like this exist?
>>55444530
And I just successfully cancelled my second order of the novatouch. Feels weird to type on a free keyboard man.
>>55445020
>i made it
>uses a bought pcb
shoo shoo tripfag
>>55445042
well if you want to get fucking autistic about it
nobody makes their own plates switches or controllers
>>55445062
>sucking black cocks
you win this round
>>55444948
>>55445015
I can't find any keyboards for sale with yellow switches.
>>55445178
I don't know of any. I'm planning on using them in my custom keyboard, which is why I asked.
How are Outemu clones?
>>55445178
like these?
Somebody just listed two IBM model M keyboards on Craigslist near me for $25 each
Should I buy?
>>55445357
i think he means these?
>>55445393
definitely yes unless they're busted up 122s
Can someone that has XP with TMK please help me? I'd happily donate a few $ to the paypal of someone who can. Can't seem to progress any further...
>>55445062
Black, ABS and sucking
new tkl
>>55446357
Where did you get those Debian keys?
>>55445959
>XP
>>55446651
I was being lazy and couldn't be bothered to type experience. I also was thinking of what game to play too.
Regardless of that. My main issues are that my TMK firmware does not work on my Windows Desktop, it only works on my mac. The space bar doesn't work either.
All wired. no idea what is happening.
>>55429224
Nice collection there m8
I've got a Model F 107 and a full size industrial model M on the way
>>55446776
Oh wait, you didn't mean the OS? Jesus.
You need to provide substantially more information on your board.
>>55446858
I love the look of the industrial SSK.
If only it wasn't ~$1000.
>>55446906
yea, would have to be nuts to pay that for a membrane ibm
>>55446930
Nah not really, it's bolt modded and it looks great. Definitely worth $1000 - to me at least.
>>55446944
bolt modding is only a necessity from the cheap plastic rivet construction.
most quality boards don't need it, there's just an abundance of model ms. you're paying for the color alone.
just got my ducky one white & grey cherry red along with a 10 foot braided usb cable today.
so far, loving it!
>>55446999
Not really, my 2 other model M's have all plastic rivets in tact and the bolt modded ISSK feels much nicer.
I bought something that was so rare I'd likely never have another chance to buy one. If you want to think of it as just another coloured IBM then alright, but that isn't the reason they sell at such a high price.
>>55446897
Here are some photos of the underside and topside...
http://imgur.com/a/Ulcbh
And the code...
Keymap_poker.c
http://pastebin.com/T4kLEcM4
Keymap_common.h
http://pastebin.com/dfBZZMjW
matrix.c
http://pastebin.com/P7Z0dmc4
>>55447010
Cute
Do you really need that numpad tho?
>>55441529
I honestly don't know why spacebars are so fucking big to begin with, so I have no issues with this layout. Where can I buy one?
>>55447083
Are the spacebar pins touching the controller? Wondering if anything is shorting out.
Did you customise the code at all, or pull from an existing project?
>>55447169
https://www.amazon.com/PFU-Keyboard-Professional-Capacitance-non-contact/dp/B001KWJTD6
>>55447199
No white version?
>>55447180
Here is where I got the code https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard
The pins lay under the USB cable end and the teensy has insulating tape to cover the bottom from shorts.
>>55447259
I know the TMK repo URL, I'm asking if you modified any of the files before building and writing the firmware.
>>55447199
Get this crap out of here it's not mechanical
>>55447259
I've also tried swapping out the switch and the diode.
>>55447284
Oh right. Yes I have
I modified the above three files. Obviously to add my pin outs, and map the keyboard layout
>>55447294
Anti-Toprefags are just as bad as Toprefags.
>>55447294
get fugged loser
>>55446526
>debian keys
>keys
those are clearly stickers, anon.
https://www.unixstickers.com/tag/debian
>>55447307
>Oh right. Yes I have
Is there no pre-existing ISO 60% project you can use, so that you can eliminate the code being the problem?
>>55447325
you never will
>>55447344
>>55447325
>tfw already have a white HHKB
>tfw want a HHKB Type-S
>>55447331
I've not been able to find anything anywhere.
https://www.google.com/#q=メカニカルキーボード
Doing a quick Google search, it looks like mechanical keyboard options for the Japanese are limited to Filco, localized Corsair/Logitech boards, and Topre/HHKB. I know PC gaymin isn't exactly huge over there, but I'm glad we have such a bloated market.
>>55447396
Every Japanese gamer uses a HHKB.
>>55447437
>Japanese PC gamer
??
>>55447437
Topre sucks for gaming.
>>55447451
エロゲ
>>55447331
>>55447373
And the issue is that I've most likely wired it differently to how people have. Both pinout and the fact that my enter is on Row 3
>>55447457
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
>>55447166
yes
>>55447463
So it works fine on your mac except for the space bar, and doesn't work at all on your PC?
How did you build and flash the firmware?
>>55447527
The Caps button doesn't work, the "#" key writes as a "\" despite it being mapped as "NUHS"
And the spacebar doesn't work
On the PC it doesn't work, it mongs it out, requiring a re-start to restore it to normal.
I used makefile on git bash to compile it. I flashed it using teensy's provided software, Just load the .hex file and done.
>>55447199
I want this keyboard so bad but I know I'd have the buyer's remorse spending that much
just bought a happy hacking lite
can't wait
i'm finally japanese
>>55448190
man. I'm sorry.
>>55447354
Whats the problem? just buy hypersphere rings and silence it by yourself
>>55448190
>happy hacking lite
is that even topre?
or did you just pay $60+ for a less functional rubberdome
>>55447354
also this http://www.cmstore.eu/spare-parts/peripherals/novatouch-tkl-stem-set/
and swap the stems
>>55448224
No it's not Topre>>55448190
What's a HHKB Type S? Different switches?
>>55429271
Yeah I'll take one
>>55448249
S denotes silent model
https://discord.gg/ZgyU6
>>55448249
Silenced and longer stems.
just ordered this (Deck Francium, Non-Backlit, MX Brown) how poorly did I do for my 1st MK
>>55448899
you should have got a $300 HHKB
>>55448899
just get some good keycaps and rock it.
>>55448899
as quick as you can, cancel the order, and then order it with a different switch that isn't awful
Hey /mkg/ if you had the choice to get a magicforce (kailh black) or wait for a VA68m (any gateron) what would you do?
>canadian
>>55449123
wait
The only Cherry switches worth it are clear and green.
>>55449123
get the gaterons
>>55449049
Eh, I kinda prefer the feel of blues but will probably be too loud for the area and will play a fair bit of CS:GO so the press and release difference might be too much
>>55449123
get something else on aliexpress with gaterons
>>55449462
clears
>>55449522
The only options they had were red or brown, I haven't seen many clear options recently. The board was only $90 the other TKL options were $150+
>>55449637
send it back
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/87-keys-mechanical-keyboard-TKL-tenkeyless-gaming-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-mx-brown-blue-red-87-compact/32285359058.html
Help me understand /mkg/
I really like minimalist keyboards like >>55449011
But then I see stuff like >>55447325
can someone explain to me how some of the keys have 3 functions and how thats used
in the case of the latter keyboard why is the control in place of the caps key and the caps an alternative function of the tab key.
>>55450011
hold fn
all of the 60% keyboards have function layers
>>55450011
The Fn key enables the third thing on each key. Like Fn+1 = F1.
The Caps gets replaced by Control of Caps on those boards because it's far more convenient. You don't hit Caps Lock enough to warrant using it on that position on the board.
>>55450297
>Caps gets replaced by Control of Caps
replaced by Control or Fn, rather
Found a slightly used Model M walking the dead halls of IBM yesterday, and found another today, and of course im going to check the recycling area in a different building again tomorrow. If I clean them up how much should I sell them for?
is a Novatouch a good topre board?
>>55450906
Yes.
>>55450906
>good
>rubber dome
>>55450906
Yep its smaller than the realforce. Still got good build not as high as the RF but its cheaper. Plus its got the cherry stems in standard layout to set it apart.
>>55450906
Yeah, you can buy Type heaven for the same money, but you won't have a lot of choice when it'll come to change keycaps (both Type heaven and NT have crap stock keycaps).
>>55451313
You can buy a barebones NT for $150 direct from Cooler Master.
Nice and cheap keyboards? like 50 dlls or so
>>55451643
>Nice and cheap keyboards?
nope
one or the other
>>55451680
fuck it, im buying a logitech one
>>55451643
My keyboard says please and thank you.
>>55451562
Type heaven costs 153$ on Amazon
>>55451720
what you get for not reading the threads
>>55451720
enjoy using a shit keyboard
>>55450906
I ordered one that just arrived yesterday, been using it for a bit now.
It's different. My other keyboard is a MX Blue, and the Novatouch feels about the same weight, but pretty sure it bottoms out quicker. The bottom out thud is very deep and very pleasant.
I think I prefer my blues. The tactile bump of the blues is just so good, and the topre switch doesn't seem nearly as responsive. It feels exactly as you'd expect a rubber dome to feel - initial resistance, then essentially linear after the point. I prefer the actual tactile bump. Which is why I'm gonna get clears for my next board.
If you have the money to throw at it for experimenting with different switches etc. go for it. Personally I wouldn't say it's worth the price tag - fortunately I got it for free.
>>55451767
DELEEETE THIS BAD GOYIM
>>55451767
what kind of thought out opinion is this
dedicate many hours a day to call topre a meme, or get out
>>55451767
>>55451882
>>55452005
>>55450906
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0zNSEKK9e4n
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0lzWaU0ghlF
>>55452005
Plus he didnt even try glorious 55g. The novatouch not being released in 55g was the biggest disappointment to me.
>Budget
$150
>Location (continent at least)
NA
>Preferred switch type
not sure, maybe reds
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
don't care
>Previous/current keyboards
CM quickfire (blues), pok3r 2 (clears) (current)
>>55447166
fuck off
>willingly reducing functionality of your keyboard
>>55452309
Why have it if I don't use it?
>>55452309
I like having a numpad, but I like having it to the left of my keyboard instead of to the right, so I can have my mouse closer to the part of the keyboard I use more often.
So I just have a separate 24-key macropad to the left of my keyboard programmed like a numpad in one layer and with macros in another layer.
>>55452309
why don't you need two of every other key too then?
200% keyboard new meme
Hey Mkg guys
Any switches that are light and quiet. Kinda like browns but maybe quieter? New to this stuff
thanks
>>55452387
Topre.
>>55452387
try using a decent switch, then maybe the feeling will actually make the experience worth the noise
anyway, my lubed zealios are just as quiet if not quieter than a laptop keyboard
>>55452436
Who started the meme that topres are mechanical?
>>55451643
Magicforce 68
>>55452466
topre
>>55452466
Pretty sure they did themselves.
>>55452446
its not the level of satisfaction with the noise, its the fact that there is noise. I have roomates and I stay up late.
>>55452466
If topres aren't mechanical: what do i do
~120 US
US
blue or black
ANSI
100% full keys
backlit preferred
first mechanical, looking for new one to last me a good while
>>55452516
rubber dome is the perfect switch for you
should feel better than those mx browns too
>>55452568
Ok but whats a mechanical switch that is about as loud as not mechanical rubber domes.
Would you recommend either of these: Noppoo Choc Mini 84 or KB Paradise v60 Mini?
I'm looking for a keyboard with Gateron black switches. Preferably TKL. Any other recommendations would be great.
>>55452642
why does it need to have a certain buzzword for you to buy it. if it feels good and your find the sound of it to be acceptable, then buy it.
get topre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnccjYX2ItI
if this is too loud for you, then don't use a mechanical keyboard
>>55452681
yes, buy it
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1484
What does /g/ think?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/All-New-Magicforce-Crystal-108-Key-Baclit-USB-Wired-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Gateron-Switches/32667970090.html?spm=2114.01010108.3.226.wJaGX0&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_2_10017_301_407_406,searchweb201603_2&btsid=240f8d5c-f78c-488d-91ae-52b5237020d8
For $90 it seems good to me. Im looking for an entry level 108-key.
>>55452969
Yeah thats why I decided to ask here. i no speak broken ingrish.
What are some good entry level mechanical keyboards without LEDs?
>Budget
Less than $75. Cheaper is better
>Location (continent at least)
SEA
>Preferred switch type
MX Red
>Layout
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
None/non-configurable blue
>Previous/current keyboards
Some genius Keyboard
>>55452642
Geta V60 or V80 with quiet click switches.
>>55429224
WHERE THE FUCK IS THE POK3R RGB. WHERE IS IT I NEED IT. I NEED IT
Just got a G80 with MX Blacks from the flea market, it's in pretty rough shape but I just want the keycaps anyway
>>55439896
nah thats how i felt too brah, going to be selling the rest I have and going full Topre
>>55439896
they sound meh too compared to topre
Guys, so HPHK, KBC and KBP is out of the option for me, even shopping online because of the ridiculous amount of tax for online goods here. I'm left with the option for the Ducky Shine 5 and Ducky Legend.
Which one is better? I honestly think the Legend with the black layout is better but everyone is bitching on how the Ducky 5 is perfect, I mean i don't fucking care about RGB but just the quality. Thoughts?
