This is a thread about mechanical keyboards
Buyer's Guide:
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Where to Buy:
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FAQs:
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Switch Guide:
Switches are subjective. Try a switch tester.
Ignore all "switch guides".
>>51524338
Just got my first set of Tai-Hao keycaps (Dolch, ALPS)
Shit's nice, not great though.
I'm thinking about getting myself a 55g Rubberdome for christmas, do you think that switch will fit somebody, who likes Matias QC, Cherry MX Green and hates MX Clears?
Whats the best mechanical keyboard under $50
>>51524494
used model m
>>51524338
Novatouch or get mx green board
>>51524494
Dell AT101.
>>51524451
Do you like memes?
>>51524381
Try /r/mechmarket or geekhack classifieds.
>$140
>200 orders minimum
>Only for Topre's own Realforce boards
Ok, the barrier of entry is a bit high but it's still interesting. Oh wait...
>Centered legends on cylindrical caps
>Centered legends without enlarging the alphas
>Font choice more boring than Arial
Who the fuck designed and approved this?
It's going to fail. People will look back on it and not make any cool Topre keycap sets in the future. I love the colors and icon legends but fuck.
>>51525135
Topre is getting mx sliders on their future boards, so who cares?
>>51525188
True, we're going to see some pop up next year. It's probably for the best since that Cherry patent is long gone and it's already the de facto standard.
There are also rumors about a Topre board with analogue switches (like a gamepad) for more precise control and variable actuation point in software.
2016 might be a good year.
>>51525135
You forgot to mention the god-ugly color combination
Just got my Choco Mini with MX Browns. Was about $100 on Amazon, but I used some of the rewards bonuses from my credit card. Was $45 with one-day shipping.
>>51525860
Daily reminder that there is no tangible difference (other than increased price) between Cherry and Kailh keys -- exact same specs.
>>51525896
You mean apart from different materials being used and Kalih having a lower standard of quality control?
I actually wanted to make my own keyboard, figured out that making one will cost around the same price as buying one.
Shits expensive yo.
>>51525813
>not recognizing that classic skull squadron style color scheme
>>51525991
That doesn't look any better.
>>51525867
how is it? thinking of getting the rgb ones in blues
>>51526054
Frankly, it's taking me a little bit to get used to the size, since I've only been using full size keyboards for...well, decades, but I'm getting used to it pretty quick.
>>51526108
i was thinking that was going to happen to me too if i got it. more particularly im concerned about the rearrangement of the nav keys and the shorter shift key.
>>51526135
I only use L-shift while typing, so that doesn't bother me much, but the nav keys are very much like a laptop keyboard. If you've never had them there before, it's pretty quick to pick up.
>>51524494
Chinese mystery board with the hotswappable switches.
looking for a replacement for my old K70 with dying LEDs, looking for MX blues, tkl, and red LED Backlit, any ideas?
>>51524338
>not using laser switches
>>51526387
I just bought this yesterday and returned it after finding out the LEDs were red (I saw RGB and my workstation monitor made one of the pictures look purple).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Ducky-DK9087-Shine-3-MX-Blue-Switch-Red-RGB-LED-87KEYS-Mechanical-Keyboard-/121797773413?hash=item1c5bb68865:g:n-EAAOSwKrhVdtRJ
You should keep an eye out for when they relist it.
>>51526479
I'll do that, thanks
I just got a pok3r from massdrop as my first mkb, and I immediately noticed that my "G" key is slightly higher than the rest. Is this normal? Did I get memed?
shit pic related
>>51526672
You bought a mechanical keyboard. You were already memed.
>>51526672
Try pushing on it hard, the cap might not be on all the way.
>>51526683
>he doesn't enjoy digitol bliss
>>51526754
I guess that should have been obvious, I just wasn't sure how hard it was safe to press down on the keys.
>>51526556
The seller said I could already return it. It should arrive Dec. 1 so I'll return to sender same day. If the timing plays out it should be back for Buy Now purchase end of next week. Was $169.
>>51525867
>5.5 spacebar
>mfw no one makes it besides some guy that make shitty 3d printed ones
>>51526844
as long as you arent typing with the strength of a hammer blow id say you arent pressing down too hard
Just bought pic related, feels good as my first mkb.
Can anyone testify to the quality of these keyboards?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ergonomic-Mechanical-Keyboard-LED-Backlit-Gaming-Keyborad-Black-Blue-Switches-/262082173582?hash=item3d05509a8e:g:0hkAAOSwunJWFLwc
It's the only one I can find that is TKL, white case/keys with cherry mx blue switches.
>>51527094
its a nice board. i got a kul as my first and recently go my my little brother to get a cm rapid and i thought it felt great. was pretty cheap and didnt feel like a cheap piece of plastic. i was thinking of buying one and putting different switches and trying mods and shit on it just for kicks
>>51527132
that's damn cheap for a keyboard with backlighting and (supposedly) genuine cherry switches.
What's the flattest mechanical available?
>>51527132
Looks like an amazing deal, but I feel like there's definitely a catch for a backlit, genuine cherry board for so cheap...
>>51527541
Cherry G80-3850 is pretty flat
>>51527541
Anything with DSA profile keycaps.
>>51525135
>Centered legends on cylindrical caps
You're gonna have to explain this one to me.
>>51528142
It refers to the shape of the top of the keycap. Modern caps curve inwards in the shape of a cylinder while old style caps are more spherical.
Centered text legends are more fitting on retro type sets with a spherical top and big legends because it's a part of that retro feeling.
>>51528413
>It refers to the shape of the top of the keycap. Modern caps curve inwards in the shape of a cylinder while old style caps are more spherical.
Perhaps I should have been more specific.
>Centered text legends are more fitting on retro type sets with a spherical top and big legends because it's a part of that retro feeling.
Sure, but why are they a negative on cylindrical?
>>51526556
Hey bro just bought this one so you're in the clear for the one I got earlier. Worked everything out with the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ducky-DKSH1408SD-Shine-4-MX-Blue-Switch-Dual-Blue-Red-LED-Gaming-Keyboard-NEW-/371457654277
Got it for $7, it's a model M, it's my first mechanical keyboard, it's great compared to rubber domes
How's the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid-I build quality compared to the old Quickfire Rapid?
Gonna retire my QPAD MK-85 with brown switches and looking for a replacement.
It's between the Filco m2, Topre realforce and Code (as by buyers guide).
I find myself loving to type a lot on my thinkpad x230 lately, will the topre be kind of like a mix between a mechanical and that (while still allowing to be used for high level moba gaming)?
>>51529460
Pretty sure you can use whatever you like for "high-level moba gaming".
The key travel on any of those boards will not be equivalent to your memepad, though the RF will be the closest approximation of the tactility.
>>51529492
The key travel is dreadful. If RF offers the same feel with less, I'll order one straight away.
Hi! I have just seen the Ducky Shine 4 White (with blue switches) in sale for 115€. I really prefer the black one, but it's out of stock. Should I take it either way?
I need advice...
>>51529589
It has more total travel, but the actuation point might be a little sooner.
But really, for "high level moba gaming", you could get away with any shitty keyboard since the only thing that it really calls for is fast double-tapping maybe.
>>51529589
Like, you want less key travel than your scissor switch keyboard? That ain't happening.
>>51529630
The thing that bothers me is the varying weight of the keys, as q will be heavier than ex. e.
>>51530080
On the thinkpad?
Help me out. I had a nice 110$~ modern keyboard with cherry browns and recently got ahold of a model M and fixed the springs. The model M works perfectly, and is from 1991 so it is manufactured by IBM, however I'm split on which one to keep and which one to sell. I mostly only use my keyboard for typing.
>>51530931
Is there a reason to sell one?
>>51531030
Other than the money I guess not, but I'm still split on which one to use
>>51531182
Flip between them every few days and you'll eventually be able to make a decision. We can't know what you like.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XKUN4WS
Thoughts on this deal? Worth it?
>>51531226
You may be paying a premium for a "gaymen" board, but overall seems like a good deal for a decent-looking keyboard as long as you like browns.
>>51531226
>Cherry MX Brown
If you like that sort of thing. I won't judge (much).
>Silkscreened Keycaps
Translation: shit
>a Gold metal plate
A gold-coloured mounting plate? Tacky.
>aluminum coating
What, like an aluminium skin? Looks alright, but it's not like it'll be as nice as a full Al case.
>Fullsize
I'm going to really judge on this one.
Also, looks like a standard ANSI125 layout, which is surprising, I guess.
Verdict: why bother?
>>51531351
None of that is really bad, you're just picking hairs. Sure, gold switches are tacky as shit, but having them doesn't take anything away from the board itself. Keep in mind it's at 100$ here.
That being said I wouldn't support the purchase becsuse I don't recognize the brand to make good keyboards.
>>51531763
My verdict wasn't "you might as well type on LITERAL FECES", it was "why bother?"
As in, what is the actual benefit in owning such a board?
How many keyboards do you guys have?
>>51530931
åž‹ M
>>51525135
It sucks the only topre gb had to be a colorful childrens set and not something like dolch or olivette or something nice.
>>51525991
the only think i want are the arrow keys and they ruined that. reminds me of wyse which is nice.
Just ordered a Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja. Is there anything worth modding on it, or will it be cool vanilla?
>>51532325
Obvious options for modding are aftermarket caps, case, and controller.
best keyboard with greens? are they more rare? pref something simple but sturdy like a filco. no gamer stuff pls. size either full or 60%.
>>51532325
id just get ergo clears and some lube for the stabilizers and call it a day. Maybe some PBT keycaps if you want.
Are leopolds any gud?
>>51525991
dat ins and del key its like they hate moeny or something
Dont get it its been on sale 3 time now no one like it its shit
>>51531961
6 mechanical
1 Topre
A couple Microsoft boards
Considering buying the Realforce numpad to go with my 87.
I think I have a problem
Are mx reds good for typing?
>>51531961
a kul, a choc mini and a barebones novatouch next month if the gb doesnt get fucked up
>>51532845
where did you get the kul? The one place I can find it is on elite keyboards and sits 150 with tax and shipping
>>51532824
They're fine if you think they're fine.
>>51532861
i got it off amazon a few months ago for like 130 with prime shipping.
in the us
>>51532845
what switches did you get?
>>51532901
blacks. im probably going to change them once i learn how to solder because i spilled dr pepper on the board and now the keys feel weird after i cleaned them
the blacks feel great however. good for typing and for playing games
Meme layout
>>51531961
Counting everything? 5.
In the same country as I live now? 2.
>Filco Majestouch Covertible 2 JP (Browns)
>Ergodox (Greens)
>Numpad Switch Tester
The ones back in my home country are:
>Filco Minila JP (Browns)
>Unicomp Model M
>My old rubber dome.
Also have a Compact SQ on order.
After posting here and searching exhaustively, my efforts to find an aftermarket case for a CODE 87/WASD v2 seem to be in vain. The only thing I can turn up is the MK aluminum cases, and those have been out of stock forever. I emailed the Winkeyless guy and he confirmed his cases won't fit the WASD PCB. Am I just out of luck?
Ergodox?
Need someone to relieve this pain.
>>51534810
Order an ergodox.
Do it.
>>51534795
Contact MK, they are pretty cool guys, might ne able to work something out.
Otherwise keep an eye on massdrop, I think I've seen one there.
>>51525991
I didn't get it from a glance, had to look at the Eject, Skull and UN Spacy keys to get it.
>>51534839
I'll write them an email and report back. I can't be the only person who wants something like this.
>>51534956
You could try getting one made.
Probably a little pricey, but may be able to set up a GB or something.
>>51535035
The thought crossed my mind, because I really like the looks of these cases:
>http://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/acrylic-case-for-filco-tenkeyless-keyboard-t1804.html
but the GB is long over, and the guy who made them hasn't responded to my PM asking about the possibility of more being made. I know with certainty that cases meant to fit Filco boards also fit the CODE/WASD v2 PCB.
>>51535079
If you got your hands on the files or dimensions for the layered acrylic, you could easily get one made.
>>51531961
- an IBM model M
- cherry rackable board from 1985 (Blacks)
- a Filco Majestouch 2 (Blues)
- a Dell Quietekey (Browns)
- a Compaq Vocalyst (non mechanical, but of sentimental value)
That's 5 in total. I'm on the verge of building a 6th one.
>>51524451
Anyone got any opinions?
>>51531961
>Ducky Shine 3 cherry mx red
>Pok3r cherry mx clears
>CM storm QFR cherry mx blues, will resolder everything to gateron yellows when they arrive
>GoldTouch 22-key cherry mx browns, will change to cherry mx black/gateron black
>Magicforce 68-key waiting on assdrop in gateron clears
>>51535079
Go here:
>https://geek
>hack.org/index.php?topic=48007.0
You can generate your TKL case here:
>http://www.moz.twisted-artworx.com/TKLCase/
And get it cut out from here:
>https://www.bigbluesaw.com/
Bam. Now you have a custom acrylic case.
>>51531961
Keycool 87 with ergo-clears
Filco MJ2 with browns
Filco Ninja with ghetto greens
Rapid-i with browns
Ducky Zero with Blues
Quickfire TK with browns
Noppoo EC108-Pro with noppoo topre clone
Model M
AEK II with cream dampened alps
Silicon graphics with cream dampened alps that does not work on modern PCs
Costar CSK 7101n with clicky Alps clones type OD1
Two ching chong buckling springs copies (Ya cheng Buckling springs)
Compaq MX11800 with browns
A gold touch numpad with blacks
Have a VA87M comming, as well the aluminum case. And what seems to be a NMB space invaders, but I cant be sure until it is delivered.
Anyone know if a good fullsize board (with numpad) with cherry reds that doesn't have a big fuck off logo above the numpad?
Considering filco but the logo turns me off.
>>51536856
Quickfire XT.
>>51536856
WASD V2.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/team-wolf-swappable-switch-mechanical-keyboard
IT'S HAPPENING
Though this seems rather expensive. You can get it on taobao for half the price for all that I can tell.
http://world.tmall.com/item/524142355125.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.p11cYE&sku_properties=5919063:6536025
>>51536920
Nevermind, I just noticed that it comes with gateron switches.
>>51536920
I would like to see how did they moded gaterons to fit a SMD led. The board looks like shit, tho.
How do I tell if a keyboard is mechanical just from lookin at it ? I plan on buying white keyboard + decent sized mouse this winter
>>51536920
m8 reread the entry
They're bundling a spare set of 120 gateron switches along with the keyboard, itself having knockoff "Outemu" blues, that's why it's so expensive
Since assdrop is still taking their time processing the gateron switch drop from last month, I might as well get the standalone keyboard for cheap off taobao since I won't need the extra switches.
>>51536936
see pic related
>>51536977
>m8 reread the entry
Yeah I saw that once I got a bit less excited.
Looking forward to this baby, especially since I had actually wanted to get my hands on some gaterons but wasn't able to in the last drop.
>>51536920
Chinese board adds up to $60 with shipping, and it is missing the gateron switches (and extra $30-40) this one has.
>>51537015
Honestly, it's probably still cheaper to get a middleman to buy the board and switches separately on taobao which will take a couple weeks tops rather than lagdrop which loves to take months to liaise with vendors.
Also, in that taobao link you can order the keyboard with stock gateron red/blue/brown/black instead of literal who cherry clones which you'll probably swap out. Just read some english taobao buying guides (/a/ and /cgl/ happen to have those) and choose a reputable middleman
>>51536856
Order a custom Filco, much simpler logo.
>http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/kobo/
Does adding o-rings destroy the typing experience? I want to reduce the sound of the board, but not at the cost of performance.
>>51536977
The switch on the pic has a little cut to the housing to fit the SMD led. Massdrop will need a custom gateron to fit this board, as their regular housing has no place for the led.
It kind of kills the proposal of the hot-swaping thing, as you cant really find replacement switches easly. Maybe cherry RGB switches will fit, it has a tiny space for a smd led, but the positioning has to be checked.
btw, you can get it cheaper here, free shipping. No gaterons replacements tho.
http://www.banggood.com/CIY-Mechanical-Switches-Team-Wolf-ZHUQUE-Blue-Switches-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-87-Key-Backlit-p-1015964.html
>Spotted an auction for a Model M5
S-should I bid? I know I'm gonna get absolutely raped by the shipping.
![AUN9K9M[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/CGqYXE8.jpg "AUN9K9M[1].jpg")
Simply put, I'm poor and this is the cheapest keyboard with browns I could find. Problem?
Cumstorm RapidFire XT
>>51538533
Sorry, QuickFire XT.
>>51538533
CM makes good poorfag boards, and this one even has a standard bottom row. Go right ahead.
>>51537301
so can the switch be replaced with cherry switches or gateron only?
Thinking about getting one of those TG3 Electronics BL82s, anyone else have one and tell what it's like?
>>51538574
Thanks anon :3
>>51534595
got one of those off massdrop
feels good man
Guys the Logitech G710 with Cherry Blue switches is only $50 right now. I know they're not that great overall but it's such a good deal.
Should I pull the trigger?
What's the consensus on wrist rests?
http://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/dp/B00FPDAU6Q
how come you guys never talk about rosewill keyboards?
>>51539971
they're pretty shit
the nylon peels off of the nylon ones
the neoprene comes off in little pills on your hand on the neoprene ones
>>51540011
when they first came out, the rk-9000 was pretty good. they are just rebranded filco boards. nice metal backplate, mx switches.
but the new 6000 series looks like garbage
>>51540045
so then what is there that isn't shit?
>>51540045
They are the most confortable tho.
If you want durability, try ducky/filco leather ones, or the ching-chong copies from aliexpress.
>>51540283
>so then what is there that isn't shit?
Corsair's wrist rests are great.
They also require buying a Corsair keyboard though, so...
Full sized keyboard with dedicated media keys?
does the filco ninja majestouch come in greens? if not w2c green keyboard?
>>51540546
Nope. Code, iKBC G87, KUL.
>>51539006 you need special housing of the switch.
>>51536977
>>51537301
Kind of a shame, I'd rather have a non-LED version that can handle any MX-compatible switch.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-va68m-mechanical-keyboard
Someone buy this so it reaches MOQ pls
so, I want to build a 60% Alps board
I have the switches, what now?
>>51541108
If you desolder the leds, you can stick anything in there.
so I kinda like my blues, but I enjoy the consistency of the Apple Wireless board and my WPM is higher on it. (Probably low profile Keycaps)
Going to pick up DSA keys soon. Will I start to like blues more as time passes?
>>51541392
>Will I start to like blues more as time passes?
It's the other way around, it's cool at first then you realise how annoying the clicks are
>>51541422
If blues are annoying, how does anyone stand greens, buckling spring or clicky alps?
What I mean is, will I start to enjoy the traditional keyboard more?
>>51541660
Idk, after using a mech for a while its hard to go back to rubber domes
>>51538533
cm quickfire rapid is great, and like 80 on amazon
>>51534827
ey boss, I plan on ordering an assembled ergodox one from falbatech this week.
which switches are you using, and are you happy with them? I'm thinking cherry brown, greetech brown or greetech red. They also have gateron clears.
I need the least straining switch as possible for typan. Also, how hard is it to get used to not moving hands around? I don't have a part of my middle finger so I'm used to compensate with both hands.
>>51536378
Thank you for the resources, but, uh--
>http://www.moz.twisted-artworx.com/TKLCase/
The SVG file this spits out only appears to be one layer? Am I missing something obvious?
>>51541660
Because BS and Alps actually feel good to type on.
>>51526810
what model is that board, it's one of the few that has a proper layout
>>51534795
have you looked for a filco tkl case? it should fit
any UKfags here that can reccomend me a good place to buy keyboards?
I'm looking for an 80 or 60% design, but so far the only one I've seen is the corsair k65 and I'm not a big fan.
I just joined the PC gaming mustard race a few weeks ago, but I have a crappy $15 keyboard. I just came off a laptop, and they keyboard had EXTREMELY short travel distance, so I'm kind of used to that.
Are there any good Cherry MX keyboards that have short key travel? Or can I just use O-Rings to fix this?
What's the best TKL keyboard I can get in EU for ~100€?
I was looking at the Quickfire Rapid-I, but there's so much complaints about dying leds it's kinda putting me off
Why does everyone here hate browns? Honestly feels fine to me.
>>51545177
I like browns
>>51545177
It's a middle ground that nobody wants.
Games want the reds / blacks. Typists (especially coders / writers) want the blues or topres. I don't think anybody really hates them, but hardly anybody wants them.
Speaking of cherry, anybody know anything about the MX Silents? I found a great deal on the corsair strafe RBG with them in it so I'm quite curious if anybody here has it.
>>51545177
Because they don't do anything particularly well.
They feel like a linear with an imperfection that causes a minor bump in the middle of the travel. They're barely tactile compared to actual tactile switches. Not to mention the tactility is contained entirely within about 1mm leading up to the actuation point.
And unlike blues/greens which have the same thing, they don't feel nice and crisp like a blue.
I've always had a thing for the compact look of these 1800's. Are there any similar boards with the same layout but smaller return with backslash above it.
>>51545421
>hardly anyone wants them
>one of the most popular switches and can be found in almost any keyboard
o-okay
I want this keyset /g/
>>51545177
If browns are your first and only switches, you wouldn't understand until yoi try a superior switch that are clears or greens
K70 bad? I want the media keys.
>>51545553
NUCLEAR
WHEN
>>51545597
ENJOY YOUR LACK OF AFTERMARKET KEYCAPS
>>51545597
it's alright, but you might have some backlight issues, and the bottom row is non-standard, making replacing the keycaps impossible/a huge pita
2, but i'm tempted to get a HHKB as my 3rd (and final) board
>>51546840
there is no stopping its only the "final" board until something else comes along
>be Swedish
>want mechanical keyboard
>tfw no good ones with åäö
Pls help
>>51546923
use software
>>51546923
just change keycaps afterwards
du burde også gå i seng
Welp I got the G710+ from Logitech at half off. I'm still getting used to key placement and coming from rubber domes these cherry browns feel really nice. The back light is a simple white and can be turned off. Gonna give it a trial run for a while since I have until Jan to take it back.
For $70 (half off) + a 55 dollar gift card I feel like it would be hard to do much better for the money.
I got the brown switches because I didn't want to make too much noise but I could have gotten Cherry Blues for $15 less. It's my first mechanical board too.
>>51547628
>browns
If clears aren't available even reds or blacks would be preferable to the abomination that is brown
>>51529460
>got my first mech today
I love it /g/
>>51548070
Make? Switches? Share with us.
>>51548097
kul es 87
browns
>>51547628
Is that the bestbuy one? Is it a black friday only deal? I sort of want but can't decide to drop the cash just yet.
>>51529460
Buyers guide is outdated and shit
Topre are meme keys that are fancy premium rubberdomes with a spring over it
Get reds, blacks or clears for gaymen
>>51548593
Yeah the BestBuy one and it's a Black Friday deal.
are people here actually recommending reds over browns for typing? You cant type shit on reds.
>>51549348
This browns are great for typing when noise is a concern on cheap keyboards that only offer brown blue and reds. Honestly the reason Cherry made browns is for typing with no noise.
>>51549399
I'm typing on browns I just got today and boy are they quiet. The blues were cheaper but I don't want to bother my family with TAKKA TAKKA TAKKA early in the morning.
>>51549348
Only if you have hamhands and bottom out all the time. It's like you think muscle memory doesn't exist
Browns have a joke of a tactile bump which give an unsatifying typing experience. Reds without this pitiful sensation are perfectly fine for typing otherwise, fatso
>>51549582
I know what you mean, the browns don't have the tactile bump I was expecting from mechanical switches but they're still pretty great over the shitty membrane KB I was using. Typing is so much smoother now.
>>51549637
Until you type on actually tactile switches like buckling springs you don't get to say anything about browns, kid
>>51545494
You just missed the Compact SQ group buy.
I can't stop fucking around with ideas for a layout. It's a sickness.
>>51549683
Ok pal, maybe one day I'll be as cool as you and know all about all types of switches and springs.
Until then I'll be happy and ignorant with my pleb-board.
>>51549800
there is nothing wrong with browns. It's all user preference. What one person likes the other won't. >>51549683 is just being a buckling spring purest fag.
>>51549725
Numpad to the left of your mousehand is deprecated and unergonomic.
Detached numpad placed to the right of your mousehand or to the left of the alphanumeric keys while using a TKL or smaller is the future
>>51549931
That's nice.
>>51549931
That's nice.
>>51549953
>>51549963
mootwo?
>>51549931
this
Anyone know if the corsair k65 vengeance is a good buy for $85?
How far up on the pyramid are you, /g/?
>>51550370
a) nobody makes their own keycaps
b) implying there's a tier above topre, specifically HHKB
c) there are multiple tiers below pok3r
>>51543353
>which switches are you using
Greens
>and are you happy with them?
Very Happy. Closest I have found to mye beloved buckling springs. The solid click and high resistance hey have also keeps me from bottoming out.
>I need the least straining switch as possible for typan.
>Also, how hard is it to get used to not moving hands around?
Took me about a week to get used to it, but I was doing on on blank keys on a completely different layout. My new custom layout makes a lot more sense. If you notice the columns are not staggered like most keyboards, they are straight.
>I don't have a part of my middle finger so I'm used to compensate with both hands.
It will definately take you a few days to get used to it if thats the case. Shouldn't be too hard though.
While using the ergodox I learned that my touchtyping isn't actually correct. I move my right hand toc cover a lot more of the board than I should. I only use the pointer and birdie finger to type on my right.
Probably from all those skype session with my girlfriend...
>>51549725
If he PMed the group buy runner they may let him in. Depends on if the order was submitted yet.
>>51550444
Apparently the order for the steel plates as been put in, at least.
>>51550465
When is the estimated ship anyway?
>>51550419
A) https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/287zv4/my_buddy_is_making_a_wooden_keyboard_check_out/
B)
>he thinks the HHKB is the best keyboard
>he thinks topre is the best switch
C) the pyramid is for people who actually use mechanical keyboards, not the tiers below
>>51550486
To quote from GH:
21/11 order close
12 /12 complete manufacturing
12/19 ship
is the plan.
>>51550370
>newfags using greens, reds, or browns
I think you mean blues, reds, or browns.
Greens are pretty rare, belongs more in git gud tier.
>>51550419
>a) nobody makes their own keycaps
How do you think artisans are made?
>b) implying there's a tier above topre, specifically HHKB
HHKB Pro 2 is a terrible layout and you should feel bad for using it.
HHKB Pro JP is best board ever.
>c) there are multiple tiers below pok3r
Like GAEMING stuff, but that doesn't really count.
>>51550576
>How do you think artisans are made?
With play-dough and feces.
do you guys buy artisanal keycaps or is that a reddit/gh thing?
>>51550630
I certainly hope that not many of us do.
>>51550630
It's a gh/lebbit thing to an extent people are willing to autistically mark up prices for a $2 keycap up to $100+
Basically, only keyboard autists actually think they look good on their memeboards and sperg out over authenticity of artisan caps since you can easily bootleg them if you can into CAD and have access to a decent 3D printer. People who know better just buy them cheap and jew gh/leddit autists with more common cents than common sense
>>51550630
I don't understand the appeal at all. Barely any of them look decent and the prices are ridiculous.
>>51550727
>>51550714
>>51550662
>>51550630
This is the only artisan keycap I have ever wanted. It was $25 when it sold, and they only sold like 5.
If you can find a bootleg model of it, you will be my hero. But one doesn't exist.
>>51547628
>G710+
..is it really that bad. I'm thinking of grabbing it for 65..
>>51550830
Ehh that one looks so shoddy, to be sold for $25 is a huge ripoff.
I've seen amateur fa/tg/uys sculpt and paint better quality stuff with resin
>>51550971
It was cast with custom molds.
If you can find a cooler looking astronaught key for my Deep Space keyset, lemme know.
>>51550830
$25 plus $15 shipping for a plastic toy that is so embarrassing you will never show it in public.
Give your head a fucking shake man.
>>51551011
>Give your head a fucking shake man.
You will notice I DIDN'T buy it.
If someone ever made a 3D model I would totally get it printed for $3 or $5 or whatever though.
>>51550497
>>51550576
a) non-plastics are dumb and don't count. and i doubt those artisans are made by hand.
b) name a better 60% board than the HHKB or a better switch than topre.
c) Noppo, KBP, Ducky, KUL, Matias, Keycool, Rosewill, Das, Razer, WASD... all examples of lower tiers than pok3r.
>>51551276
A) pure denial, I don't even need to type a proper response
B) 60% is a compromise, that's a fact. This is coming from someone who LOVES 60%. And as for switch type, it's subjective. topre might be the best linear, I'll give you that one.
C)
>Ducky
>Rosewill
>WASD (besides shite keycaps)
>Das
Oh am I laffin
>>51550921
If you want a hueg, ugly board with xX_420_gAymUr_420_Xx font/aesthetic, shit switches and backlighting then go ahead
>>51550429
ty anon
>>51551276
>a) non-plastics are dumb and don't count. and i doubt those artisans are made by hand.
Most are plastic and done with hand made molds.
If you search you can find pics of the process.
Oh /g/ents and /mkg/ experts ! CM keyboards are good as poorfag entry-tier ?
>>51551902
Yes, get anything but browns
If you need to know why read the thread
>>51551992
I read the thread and I still don't get why.
>>51551992
I have null practical knowlage about mechanical keybords. I choce CM on availablity basis.
Soo blue switches are ok ?
>>51552013
>tl;dr
unsatisfactory tactile feedback compared to other tactile switches
>>51552085
If you want the click then get blues. Personally I find them too light compared to greens and buckling springs
>>51552192
Ok I'l follow Your advice. Thx
Opinion on Asus echelon:
http://www.asus.com/UK/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/Echelon_Mechanical_Keyboard/
I got a nice black friday offer and I might buy it.
I know that is supposed to be a gaymer keyboard but it's good also for programming?
>>51552710
It's a matter of preference dear boy, just that some switches are more preferable than others
>>51552710
non standard layout.
avoid it.
>he didn't modify his HHKB to accept Cherry MX caps
>>51552942
>buying memedomes
>wasting even more shekels when novatouch exists
are there any...ergonomic mechanical keyboards? I've been typing on a comfort curve 2000 and regular layouts seem to hurt my wrists now
>>51553655
Ergodox, Kinesis, Diverge etc.
Lots of them.
>>51553655
Ergodox is cheapest and easiest to get your hands on.
Kinesis Advantage is great, huge and expensive though.
There are a few other split boards, and even a few with thumbclusters like the Diverge II.
>>51551467
>topre might be the best linear
>topre
>linear
just go to sleep m8
>>51552942
wait do the novatouch stems actually fit topre switches? That's amazing
>>51545494
>tfw I have this very board (minus the super keys) in French AZERTY with doubleshot keycaps
>>51545494
>>51549725
I am kinda disappointed the Compact SQ doesn't have a second reow of keys above the numpad, but I understand there was no space for it.
Looking forward to dicking with layouts soon. The config app looked pretty decent.
>>51554174
The NovaTouch uses Topre switches, so it shouldn't be that much of a surprise.
>>51554207
>I am kinda disappointed the Compact SQ doesn't have a second row of keys above the numpad, but I understand there was no space for it.
What would you want to assign them to?
>The config app looked pretty decent.
Yeah, seems alright. Doesn't look like I can swap the order of tilde and backtick, unfortunately.
Is Pok3r a meme or good for my first mech kb?
Do quality mech kb ever go on sale?
>>51555212
>Is Pok3r a meme or good for my first mech kb?
Everything is a meme, so these are not mutually exclusive qualities.
>Do quality mech kb ever go on sale?
Enthusiast stuff doesn't tend to go on sale. Sometimes you'll see a poorfag board get a bit of a discount, like some of the Cooler Masters.
>>51555187
>What would you want to assign them to?
I dunno yet.
Would just like more keys.
It still seems pretty awesome though, haven't done much thinking one my layout yet.
>>51555264
Please, I don't want to be cheated by meme. Good purchase?
>>51555264
So, is pok3r good? Is it the best of the entry level or do you have some other rec?
>>51555392
best entry level 60% you can get, especially with availability of greens and clears
Hows Ducky's Year of the Goat?
I am in search of a good wireless keyboard, has to be wireless due to my awkward ass setup. http://www.amazon.com/XArmor-U9W-wireless-mechanical-keyboard/dp/B004S862FW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 has caught my eye and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with XArmor since I would like to make the jump to mechanical keyboards.
I can only find minimal information on XArmor so does anyone have any experience with them?
Where can I get switch covers?
I want to cover my left windows key so it cant be pressed.
>>51555939
>wireless mechanical keyboard
Filco Majestouch Convertible 2
>>51556081
>Filco Majestouch Convertible 2
Unfortunately that is a bit out of my price range, for keyboards I am only looking to spend around 100-120.
>>51556103
Don't you know the rules, lad?
You pay more for gimmicks and longevity
>>51556103
Man, import prices suck.
It is $114 in Japan.
>http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00QIH2DZY
>>51556120
Fair point, guess I will just have to take the risk with the XArmor or cut down on my new rig for the Filco.
>>51556120
I am going to shell out the extra dosh for this keyboard. Should I shell out for the brown? Reading the guide sounds like its the optimal choice for me but I do not know fully if brown, black, are blue would be best for my first mechanical keyboard. [spoiler]Yes it will be used for both typing and gaymen.[/spoiler]
>>51556145
That they do
>>51556292
Read the goddamn thread
Browns are babby's first switch and you'll come to regret it sooner or later in the face of better tactile switches.
Linear switches like reds and blacks are good for both gaymen and typing without a shitty compromise of an unsatisfactory tactile bump that browns have.
>>51556318
That was why I wasn't sure since everyone seemed to shit on the Brown. Black it is, then.
>>51556318
>>51556366
>ripster
>>>/reddit/
WHERE THE SALES AT
