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Making the switch edition

>Where to Buy:
http://pastebin.com/8Yku80VL
>FAQ:
http://pastebin.com/M5w7QtKp
>Buyers template for new blud:
http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG

Old thread:
>>54113464
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>>54130923
>Budget
$100
>Location
Australia
>Preferred switch type
Red
>Layout
Either
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
Yes
>Previous/current keyboards
K800
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just arrived IBM Model M, how to clean it? tips?
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>>54131060
>$100
>straya

Yeah nah
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>>54131106
Fine, I'll go up to 200.
I fucking hate it here.
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>>54131060
Ducky Shine 5
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Goddammit, I want my Clueboard. Or at least some non-automated acknowledgement that I made an order.
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>>54132167

I was gonna order one of those, but lack of matching numpad (which I actually think has changed now), made me go for a Compact SQ instead.
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>>54132208
I have a CPSQ as a stationary work board, but I want something portable.

And yes, I think Zach has started to produce the numpads.
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Goddamn, how can a keyboard become so beautiful.
I was hesitant with buying blanks for a while, but damn I'm happy I did. Them being cherry profile, instead of OEM as I'm used to, definitely feels different. But damn they're pretty.
Now I just need a new set of beige caps for my keypad to match. This hobby is making me poor.
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>>54132328
Screw matching, go for variety and get something more colourful.
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>>54132336
I can't think of any colors I'd like for keycaps. The only color that could be cool would be green or blue legends on white keycaps, but that doesn't exist for ISO layout, and it would also not make sense for my keypad to have legended keycaps.
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New thing up on massdrop now
Rare keycappuller on get one fast before its gone
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Just a recommended starter keyboard if you don't have enough coin for an old Quickfire Rapid and also want LEDs underneath of every key. No, these are not official Cherry MX switches, however it is still a /decent/ keyboard.

http://www.gearbest.com/keyboards/pp_298472.html
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>>54131073
Take all keycaps and keystems out and clean w/ soapy water or soak with denture tabs. If you have a 7/32" or 5.5mm nut driver then use it to open the casing so you can clean it well too
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I've got pic related and I like it.
Now my brother wants one too, to play Starcraft.
If I gave him my keyboard and got a new one myself, preferably one that makes less noise, what's a good option?

It can't be more expensive than 100 euros.
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>>54132526
Anything with kailh or gaote/outemu is trash.

There are several affordable chinkboards that don't use those low tier knockoffs like magicforce 68 or IKBC G87/C87
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>>54132730
>that don't use those low tier knockoffs like magicforce 68
magicforce is actually also available with cherrry switches, or at least with cherry greens.
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>>54132730
Gaterons are nice
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>>54132416
>it would also not make sense for my keypad to have legended keycaps
Why not?
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>>54132730
It's 50 bucks. I'm only getting it so that I have a backup and something that my girlfriend can use on my old desktop build.

>inb4 I don't have a girlfriend
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>>54132751
Please learn to read. He listed the magicforce as a board that has non-chink switch options.
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>>54132869
>that don't use those low tier knockoffs like magicforce 68 or IKBC G87/C87

My bad, I read that as him listing boards that use low-tier knockoffs while saying that there are lots of cheap boards that are not like that.
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I know it's not mech related really, but has anyone tried the Apple Magic Keyboard, it's got a 60% layout
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>>54132924
I used that thing for quite some time before getting into mechs.

It's a good keyboard, it even has an aluminium body and it's nice and low-profile if you're into that. If you want something that's compact and not a mech I can certainly recommend it, though they are a bit expensive.
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>>54132806
Gaterons, unlike kailh and other inferior clones, are the superior cherry clones
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pls respond >>54132681
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>>54132681
If you want the least noise get reds with o-rings
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>>54132681
>>54132976
A non-backlit cooler master with non-clicky switches.
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>>54132936
thats the old one tho
the new one is supposedly different
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>>54133055
>the new one is supposedly different
In what way?
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>>54133055
The layout is pretty much the same, I'd guess that they stayed with the aluminium plate too, probably just an even shittier switch mechanism with less travel, like on the macbook.
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So I finally got around to bleaching that spacebar.

Case coming real soon.
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>>54133055
>>54133199

the new one have basically same travel as old, and feels more solid build with less of key movement back and forth.

Also, keys are bit harder to press.

In general, good keyboard, but not worth the money at all.
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Hey people,

How do you cary your keyboard?
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>>54133316
in my pants
mexican style
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is the pok3r the best 60%
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>>54133316
Either in my hands or in some kind of backpack. I have one of those griffiti keyboard sleeves, but my keyboards don't really get a whole lot of being carried outside of my room.

>>54133385
No. The best 60% is the one that you build yourself and that is fully programmable.
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>>54133212
>So I finally got around to bleaching that spacebar.
Finally. How was it?
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>>54133385
no
but WASD is now selling them without keycaps
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-p3-61-key-barebones-mechanical-keyboard.html
which is great
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>>54133406
Really easy, also went faster than expected. I just let it sit for an hour or so and it was already looking great.

The sun is awesome.
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typing from a gateron now and I wish I didnt have this stupid keyboard and I wish that I had a cherry one instead.... jk
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>>54133385

Used to be the best quality for ~100 in 60% size, but the Magicforce and other chinkboards are creepin up.
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>>54132828
Because, I'd have to get custom legends for them, since I've programmed them to work the way I want them to. It's not a numpad, it's a macropad rather.
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>>54133617
You don't have to get technically accurate legends, but novelty or retro things. Look into the Round 5 leftovers, or basically any custom set from SP - the hana set on MD has all kinds of novelties, standalone function kits, etc.
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>>54133727
Yeah, there are some cool ones. I think I'd rather just get the custom image ones from IMSTO. But even then, I think I still prefer blank ones for the keypad since I have it programmed in two layers anyway.
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>>54133617

You could always use relegendables
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Yeah I love them strippas
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>>54133848
Those look ugly as fuck. The whole point is that legends wouldn't make sense since each key has two functions and I'd have to get custom images for my ctrl+z and ctrl+y macros etc.
Blank keys work just fine.
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>>54134025

Of course you print custom images for them- did you think you're supposed to color on it with a sharpie?

These look strange because they currently have no label, but they're certainly better than blank keys.
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>>54133774
Could get some blank key packs from pmk, then.
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>>54133239
got one for the hell of it
Will fit in my 60% collection
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>>54134596
also picked up mine Ruby gem artistian
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>>54134153
I'm talking about the ugly transparent plastic.
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>>54134733
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>>54134153
>they're certainly better than blank keys.
That's a matter of opinion
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got some zealios 78g finally, pretty dank

any recommendation on some sensible looking keysets with not-shit legends? in the past I've used doubleshot keycaps from vintage boards, but they lacked enough to cover a full board so it looked like some frankenstein creation
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Is the disco worth it ?
I currently own a corsair strafe with mx reds, don't dislike it.
Should i get the disco or is there a better choice ?
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What does /mkg/ think about jelly key meme caps?
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>>54135197
What's your layout?
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>>54135738
ANSI TKL in the case of this board, usually ISO though, so I'd be interested in either since I'll probably make a board with some spare switches I have at a later date
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>>54135876
https://www.originativeco.com/products/dolch
just do it
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>>54135876
PCB or handwired?
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>>54135935
unsure atm, I have a teamwolf zhuque meme to hotswap switches, so I've put my zeal into that (meaning they're now plate-mounted after clipping, which limits my options for them).

I'll be picking up some gateron blacks + greens at some point though (I didn't join the drop because I was waiting on selling some stuff first).

I wanted to try out making a 60%, a 40% and an atreus. I'm still undecided on the order
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>>54135876
There's the all-black modern selectric on the clueboard store.
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>>54135934
>>54136059

both are cool (expensive but cool) - I might get a shitty standard set to tide me over till I wanna spend that much though
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i just replaced my shitter mx brown keyboard with a ducky one yellow edition with mx blues. Blues sound amazing, but i want to get some replacement keycaps because the ones on the ducky feel kinda like rough plastic.

What are some good replacements that have kind of a smooth filco feel or a rubbery feel, and what color would go good with the yellow base of the keyboard besides black keys?
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Does anyone have experience with the CM MasterKeys Pro L?
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>>54136466
Waiting for it to come into stock ;_;
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keys do actually look straighter on the type s
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>>54136219

Signature plastics SA sets have a similar feel, decent thickness for the price
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This is what you get for buying shit with non-standard bottom rows.
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>>54130923
So many places sell mechanical keyboards these days... do we really need a pastebin to tell people where to buy em? They can just google for that shit.
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>>54135257
i have a shine 5 and i love the shit out of it. i'd recommend it
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>>54132994
You can turn off all backlight on coolermaster keyboards. Buy some o rings if you want less clicky noise.
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>>54137334
It's not about the backlight, it's about the OEM. Non-backlit cooler masters are made by Costar, the same OEM that makes Filcos.
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>>54135460
where do i cop senpai
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oh hey
what the fuck is this on my doorstep
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>>54137485
idk m8 stop being a fucking tease
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>>54137527
oh right

it's this solid block of chinese aluminum i forgot i ordered
with mx clears
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>>54137485
Bomb?
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>>54137559
another shit picture
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>>54137559
remember to use some acetone to remove the ugly comic sans logo :^)
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>>54137485
meme trash?
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>>54137612
it looks etched

>>54137614
yes
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Is a full size mechanical keyboard worth it if I just game, the full size version is $10 more but my desk is small so the compact version seemed good.
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>>54137682
figure it out with common sense
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>>54137559
oh geeze they finally arrived? I remember back when these dropped and I only had one keyboard.
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>>54137600
These type of keyboards only work for neets who don't use their computers for anything productive. The type of neets who have cooky hobbies like buying expensive keyboards.
Looks nice for those who use their computers for facebook but not much else. Sure they can assign extra functionality to FN keys but that just means you're pressing extra key
stroke combos just to do something as simple as press f1 or press PAD0. That comic sans derivative typeface on the varmilo logo implies the child like foolishness their target
demographic has.
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>>54137841
Hi there Grandpa, how are your taxes going?
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>>54137865
Going well, it's the only way i've been able to support your neet lifestyle... if you can call it life.
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Anyone going to try any of WASD's new pbt sets?
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>>54137880
I'm fairly certain those are just the Vortex caps that have been around forever. WASD is pretty much just an american reseller for Vortex products now.
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>>54137880
>>54137915
Oh they have backlit ones now?

I think their non-backlit ones are just tai hao rebrands, those backlit ones are definitely the vortex doubleshots, I have a set of those and the doubleshot pattern is exactly the same.
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>>54137841
cool i guess

i'll tell you this hobby is a lot cheaper than my other main hobby
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>>54137915
Vortex is already an american reseller of KBT/iKBC chink stuff.
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>>54137841
s-senpai i have a 60% pok3r and i'm a graphic designer, does that count as productive? pls
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>>54137992
>graphic design

but all you do is sit at a desk and draw pretty pictures with crayons, why would you need a keyboard?
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>>54137992
is graphic design even considered a job? i had a friend in graphic design and all he did was go to starbucks with his mac and draw stuff on his moleskine.
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>>54138058
...who do you think designs advertisements?
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>>54138027
senpai pls
>>54138058
I co-founded a design firm with 5 employees, we mostly do advertisement, I earn £45k a year which i'm happy with senpai
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>>54138140
some hipsters at apple?
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>>54138140
mad men
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>>54138149
>>54138152

yeah, graphic designers
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>>54138058
>>54138146
also "macs are industry standard" makes me sick, I use windows and i've never had any issues with clients or employees. Your friend gives graphic designers a bad name
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>>54137559
hnnng, waiting patiently for mine. Have to sell one of my other 2 KBs to justify that purchase though.
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>>54138160
You don't allow yourself to have a distinction between people who actually design advertisement and the peasants who doodle the idea once it is already laid out do you?
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Are there any good mech keyboards whit green switches and also have white leds?
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>>54138058
graphic designers are a dime a dozen these days. any buffoon with photoshop can do what a graphic designer can.
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so, how much have you guys spent on this shit hobby?

>about 800 USD
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>>54138198
yeah i don't know why i got mine so fast

now i think i want to sell my fc660c and hhkb jp
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>>54138269
About 650 swiss buckaroos.

Not sure what caps to get for the memeforce, but I'm gonna get some.
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>>54138269

about 300€

considering selling my current cherry mx boards and getting a tkl realforce
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>>54138269
geeze don't make me count
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>>54138293
GMK
M
K
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Is a cm storm trigger Z brown switch good?
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>>54138269
>60 dollar mx brown tkl from 2011
>35 pbt keycaps
>25 costume coiled cable
>5 dollar can of spray paint

Total: 125 USD

Making a keyboard that looks better than all of the 200+ dollar memes posted here: priceless.
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>>54138544
Nope.
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>>54138411
I considered that, but the only set that matches my memeforce is 160 bucks.

Where the fuck do I find keycaps that go well with a white casing.
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>>54138562
>not even posting a picture
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>>54138581
Sorry, this isn't instagram.
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>>54138565
Damn me why?
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>>54138602
You are just scared because it isn't RGB.
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>>54138602
it is an image board
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>>54138610
sorry, back in 2011 they didn't make rgb lit memes.
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>>54138573
Granite, whitefox PBT (gateron), varmilo white keycaps, jelly pom, pretty much every beige set.
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>>54138562
well, come on then faggot post a picture
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>>54138562
>costume coiled cable
>costume
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Look at this faggot
https://optionalbits.com/the-12-macbook-a-web-developer-s-perspective-5cb6d2ffba15#.s4nvql8xq

> I have small fingers and I absolutely hate noisy and hipster-y mechanical keyboards (get a fucking typewriter already!) with never-ending travel distance.
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>>54138605
Its made by iOne.

Pretty much every keyboard made by iOne has shit soldering, e.g Razer Blackwidow.

The original Trigger was great, made by costar, but the Z version sucks.
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>>54132328
>aesthics
>ugly, cluttered desk
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>tfw keyboard rotation
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>>54132328
the modifiers are light grey right?
i got the light grey / white combo from the most recent drop, i hope it will as good as yours
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>>54138269

at least 5 figures, but that includes terminals and other keyboard-attached stuff
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>>54138659
>granite
good luck finding that anywhere without selling your house

>whitefox PBT
All I find from gateron is PBT blanks in cherry profile, I already have a keyboard with blanks, I'd rather have some aesthetic legends on this one

>varmillo white keycaps
These look quite nice, but I'd rather have top legends that are either dyesub or doubleshot, fuck laser etched legends

>jelly pom
I'm considering this one, it's blanks too, but at least my keyboard will look like candy

>beige
can't find any beige sets that don't look dead boring
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>>54138950
We get it
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>tfw craving an SSK
why do i have to live in europe familiam ;__;
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>>54139146
DID I TELL YOU ABOUT MY KEYBOARDS YET
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>>54139163

I see them on yurop ebay all the time, what's wrong with those?
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How's the DCS profile from signature plastics?
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Are keyboards the new vape?
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>>54139197
Watch it buddy, I might seem like a nice guy now, but I'm also a twisted fucking psychopath
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>>54139402
*tips spacebar*
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>>54139380
only if you fall for the HHKB meme
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>>54139380

Is autism the new down syndrome?
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>>54139457
Is zika the new ebola
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What's the smallest keyboard that has the following

>MX blue switches
>media buttons - preferably dedicated or ones where I can lock the Fn button so I don't need to keep holding them to use it. This isn't that important though
>no backlights but if not avail I am willing to use white LED
>dedicated navigation arrows and pref delete key too

I have a cm storm quickfire tk but want something different. bit too tacticool for me and don't want the numpad block .
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>>54138954
Grey/beige
I got it from ukkeycaps, not massdrop.
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>>54139535
How handy are you with a soldering iron?
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>>54139535

Das Keyboard 4 is one of the few non-gaymer shite boards I know of with dedi media keys, but it's overpriced.

I'd get a non-backlit Zhuque or KUL ES87 , and just use FN instead.
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>>54139238
I don't want to pay 300€ for one tbqh
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>>54130923
That image quality
You should get a new camera op
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>>54139613
300 seems rather cheap for an SSK.
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>>54139613

Well that's what they are shipped pretty much everywhere. Only way you're going to find one less is from a dump or an absolute sucker
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>>54139482
is kabaneri no iron fortress the new attack on titan?
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Does anyone know where to buy a Ducky Shine 5 MX red online without needing to wait a fucking month?
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>>54139705
Pretty much anywhere, just don't be a jew and pay for better shipping.
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>>54138736
I hate web devs so much. Poe's Law is in full effect. The entire article reads like satire. I wonder if this person realizes he's literally a parody of a human being.
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>>54139827
I like how much time he devotes to talking about Spaces like the concept of virtual desktops is so revolutionary. He probably thinks Apple invented them.
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>>54130923
figured this would be a good place to ask

what's the best program for learning to type?
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>>54139948

I used keybr.com
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>>54139948

Mavis Beacon, playa
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>>54139948
typing.io
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>>54139762
So by pretty much everywhere you mean just about nowhere.
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>>54139948
my approach has always been to just type a fuckton
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>>54139141
>>granite
>good luck finding that anywhere without selling your house
Last GB was not delivered yet. You will find some sets for sale on mechmarket or geekhack for sure when it arrives.

>>whitefox PBT
>All I find from gateron is PBT blanks in cherry profile, I already have a keyboard with blanks, I'd rather have some aesthetic legends on this one
Shadovved just finished a groupbuy at geekhack. He said he will have some extra sets by the time gateron delivers the order, so, keep an eye. Same for the beige sets.

>>varmillo white keycaps
>These look quite nice, but I'd rather have top legends that are either dyesub or doubleshot, fuck laser etched legends
Varmilo does have dyesubed sets. You can find them at aliexpress and taobao. You can also try contacting hendy from mechanicalkeyboards.co.id through his site chat or on geekhack, he probably still has some sets.

>>beige
>can't find any beige sets that don't look dead boring
Enjoypbt beige cyrilics look pretty gud. Take a look at shadovved enjoypbt GB, there are many nice sets. Also, imsto is running a similar GB right now.
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>>54140060
only if you're a poor jew
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>>54140065
its just gonna be a lot quicker if I have guided practice

>>54140020
nice

>>54140045
very sweet and good practice but I'm not doing any coding

>>54139966
exactly what I needed thanks anon nice dubs btw
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>>54140100
>only if you're a poor jew

You have yet to give an example of where.
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Are there any detachable tenkeyless keyboards?
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About to buy a memeboard with my tax return money. Anyone want to buy a Realforce 104UG if I don't like it?
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>>54140347
Nope. Only RF I'd consider buying is an all-55g TKL.
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>tfw no greens
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>>54140421
clackity clack much?
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>>54140347
>300 dollar rubberdome keyboard
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>>54139948
Typing of the dead
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>>54140071
Thanks for all the info mate.

I've seen the beige cyrillic set on originative but it only comes in 60%
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>>54139197
Please, tell me more
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>spilled beer on my matias clicky
>soak in water for a while, then disassemble and leave out to dry
>keyboard works fine but a fourth of the keys no longer click
fuck
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>>54141111
Sounds like you'll have to take them apart and clean the leafs.
Also, checked.
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>>54141258
I don't own soldering equipment.
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>Budget
$100
>Location (continent at least)
West Burgerstan.
>Preferred switch type
Red/Blue
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
80-100%. I want that numpad.
>Backlight
I don't care
>Previous/current keyboards
A cheap $10-$30 Microsoft keyboard.

I was looking at the CM Storm QuickFire TK
>http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L4C/
but it has a backlight, which is a problem according to >>54137371
Should I be concerned about build quality if the keyboard is backlit or is that poster just cautious?
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>>54141071
I HAVE MORE THAN ONE
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>>54141272
You don't need any. Matias and alps switches can be opened while attached to the board.
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>>54141296
It's a good keyboard at its price point.
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>>54141298
Why? Maybe you should use that money on better things to make your room look nicer.
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>>54141385
Alright that sounds good.
One more thing: Is the Logitech G710 worth considering or is it just gaymur bullshit? The macro keys sound intersting and it would give me an excuse to learn LUA.
>http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile-High-Speed/dp/B009C98NPY
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>>54141296
I had one of those for some time. The build quality is sub-par (case is flimsy, backplate is thin as fuck, OEM is known for dead LEDs). Unless you really want the layout I'd go for a Ducky One TKL or a non-backlit coolermaster.

ALso, the bottom row on the TK is beyond retarded. Good luck finding keycaps for that thing.
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I finally got my havit magic eagle. It's pretty badass for 65$
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>>54131060
https://www.gearbest.com/mice-keyboards/pp_261736.html
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>>54131149
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/33053/ducky-one-blue-led-mech-keyboard-cherry-red-black-case
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>Buy PBT DSA blanks from SP for my incoming Ergodox
>You have entered the warp zone
I don't know what I expected
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Hello people of /keg/ I was wondering what keyboard would be good for just smashing someones face in. It really needs to have as little flex as possible as it is a requirement that the keyboard would work after doing said smashing
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>>54143362
I would assume a IBM Model M.
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>>54143362
Model F 122 key
Has a steel baseplate, a steel backplate, and a steel frontplate.
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DIY keyboard yay or nay

I can't get a mech keyboard anywhere in this 3rd would country that isn't overpriced gaymer ricer shit
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>>54143623
Building keyboards is expensive.
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>>54143680
Price isn't an issue.
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>>54143715
Do it man. It'll feel a lot more worth.
Plus its fun af.
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I can't decide between red or black switches
is there enough of a difference for it to matter? or can i just get whichever is in stock of the two
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>>54133055
It's $100 and it's my everyday driver for my office laptop. You can't find a better keyboard with that slim of a profile, guarantee it.
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>>54143945
Yes, there is a difference.
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>>54143992
>that slim of a profile
You say that as if it is a positive.
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>>54144041
fuck
guess ill spend more time deciding then
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>>54143945
They're both memes.
If you're going to get linears, get Gaterons.
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>tfw spend 10 dollars on a keyboard that's better than all the $150+ memes posted here.

>pbts
>coiled cable
>full size
>alps

feels good not to fall for memes.
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>>54144411
I forgot to mention

>double shot pbt keycaps.
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>>54143531
>>54143620
Thank you for the suggestions. I think the model F makes the most sense in this case. now it is time to go ahead and find one of these bad boys.
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>>54144438
There are no double shot pbt alps keycaps. Nothing like this was ever manufactured.
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>>54144438
>double shot pbt keycaps
>alps
I don't think that's right.
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>>54130923
What are you using to drive that thing?
A teensy?
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Kinda want to get some PBT caps for my Filco and start using it as a work keyboard.
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>>54144746
>>54144859
you clearly don't know alps then.
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>>54130923
Alright so I ordered this shit. Did i fuck or what?
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>>54145049
KEYCOOOOOOL xDDD
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>>54145049
let us know if you can get used to the frow key placement
im thinking of getting a noppoo
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>>54145012
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>>54145049
That's so ugly.
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>>54145012
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>>54145012
:^)
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>>54145012
That looks disgusting honestly.
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>>54145012
>They don't use keyboards at UPS
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>>54145095
dude is that what nick actually looks like. That's sad but exactly what i'd think a keyboard collector would look like.
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>>54145012
>having stank ass memes
>>54145133
Yes
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>>54145133
I hear he hides 'em in his fedora coat
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>>54145138
>600x450
omy god. hahaha keyboard hobbyist written all over him.
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>>54145033

Nope. Doubleshot PBT was never done until Vortex and tai-hao did some years ago. And neither of them do alps PBT.
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>>54145151
He is pretty autistic and is one of those kids who is an "expert" in everything.
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>>54145012
Why isn't this more rice
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>>54145138
Crazy white boy gonna shoot up a school some day. I wish neets would get girl friends so they can stop loving sad pathetic lives of collecting keyboards.
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>>54145194
/k/ doesnt like him either
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>>54145149
>>54145138
>>54145132
>>54145110
>>54145095
>>54145012
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>>54145133
That's me about 8-10 years ago, yeah.

>>54145194
>NEET
>Currently in college
>Started work today, already been offered $50k a year in 6 months
Not exactly what I'd call a NEET.
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>>54145244
>Drive a big brown truck
>"College"
Shitposts about his guns all day on that faggy weapons board
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>>54145244
>>Currently in college
Implying
>>>Started work today, already been offered $50k a year in 6 months
PHD in math 300k starting in 6 months dude
>That's me about 8-10 years ago, yeah.
If you mean like 4 years ago then yeah
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>>54145244
>>Started work today, already been offered $50k a year in 6 months
https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/UPS-Freight-Salaries-E21019.htm
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>>54145244
Here comes the damage control

>im in college, which is totally not being a mooch.
>I'll have a 50k job soon, h-honest
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>>54145244
https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/UPS-Sarasota-Salaries-EI_IE3012.0,3_IL.4,12_IM771.htm
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>>54145255
>Being a laborer
>Not being management
:^

>>54145258
Have fun having to pay back college loan debt; my tuition is reimbursed and I have no obligation to the company that is paying it :^

>>54145271
>Operations supervisor
Yep, that'd be correct.
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>>54145285
>>54145271
So basically the guy who will deliver my keyboards?
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>>54145302
>deliver
>stole
ftfy
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>>54145296
>Have fun having to pay back college loan debt; my tuition is reimbursed and I have no obligation to the company that is paying it :^
Your BS from a community college wont get you anywhere
>Yep, that'd be correct.
You couldnt supervise drying paint
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>>54145302
No he only delivers the dragon dilidos
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>>54145311
>BS You mean associates

>>54145296
>Associates in Box Management
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>>54145311
>Your BS from a community college wont get you anywhere
And who says I'm going to community?
>You couldn't supervise drying paint
UPS thinks I can, and that's all that matters.
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>>54145314
>he handles other people's 'packages'
>he supervises other guys' 'packages'

Sounds pretty homo.
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>>54145332
>And who says I'm going to community?
>Going to a state school

>UPS thinks I can, and that's all that matters.
Until you get fired for being a sped
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>Sped
Oh hi Red, how's being a world famous hacker working out for you?
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>>54145361
Uhh guess again gamer?
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>>54145033
What keyboard ever had doubleshot pbt with alps?
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>>54145375
Why would I guess again when I knew who it was from the first post onward, hacker boy?
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What's the most low profile key cap type for white alps?

Gonna make a 45% for a Pyra style shitposting machine.

Getting donor switches from an old white alps kb
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>>54145410
Old apple keycaps off an AEK I would assume.
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>>54145393
Wow you're retarded.
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>>54145524
>1:57 AM - Big Cat: get in the teamspeak
2:01 AM - Big Cat: blame red
Surely you could've come up with something better in 15 minutes, my little hacktivist
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>>54145524
nice imgur save

>>54145539
why are people bullying you, mr lawnmowerguy?
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