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Old thread >>54991844
>>55045089
Well goly, that's mine.
T-thank you
>>55045117
I really like the surface pattern and the way the keyboard is parralel to it while the kindle is at 30 degrees making the cord look like a sine wave filling the empty space between them.
looks neat
>>55045185
Heh, glad to see efforts didn't go unnoticed.
Have a less-pretty, older image as a small thank you.
>>55045220
Which laptop is that, what were you drinking and what's in the pipe?
>>55045220
what's the keyboard? HHKB?
>>55045312
eee pc*
sake
nothing, but was later filled with some cheap but tasty tab ack oh
>>55045340
pok3r
>>55045361
It looks good, thanks for replying!
>>55045089
>>55045220
where did u get hose keycaps my dude
>>55045614
adorable
>>55045614
What's the knife?
not mine, but im planning to do something similar, either use a gateron blank set or a thick pbt cherry set (lasered unfortunately).
>>55045676
Got it off Ebay for about 40 bucks.
It says "光 Hikari Japan" on one side of the blade and it's made from D2 steel.
I'd link you to the thing, but I can't seem to find it in my purchase history.
staining atm
>>55045089
>>55045761
>>55045920
>useless tiny keyboards
>special snowflake colored key caps
>look at me
>>>/fa/
>>55045962
Mad cos you can't afford it?
>>55046027
That must be it!
>>55046027
>"Mad cos you can't afford a keyboard with less functionality?"
Fuck it. Why not just slap an Apple sticker on them at this point?
>>55046095
You need a number pad? Use the row of numbers you fucking retard.
>>55046133
>"But, this house doesn't have a toilet."
>"Well, just shit in the shower you fucking retard and stomp it down the drain."
>>55046156
Literally the worst analogy I have ever heard in my life. The row of numbers does literally the exact same thing as the numberpad.
>>55046183
It's just much less efficient.
>>55046191
I don't think so, the number row is much closer to the home row than the numberpad is.
>>55046183
>>55046191
No, its a perfect analogy. These both prove my point. They both do the same thing, but it's less efficient.
>>55046208
It really isn't... Stomping shit down a drain is messy and unheard of. Using the number row is perfectly acceptable, just as easy to do, and is actually much less effort to get to than going all the way over to the right of the keyboard to use the numberpad.
Getting rid of the arrow keys is ridiculous, I can understand that, but removing just the numberpad is acceptable in my opinion - especially when you take in to consideraton the size of the normal model m.
>>55046201
Ok, so 10 digits spread out horizontally forcing you to use both hands or peck across the entire row OR use one hand with ~3 fingers with the numpad.
>>55046272
How fucking small are your hands? I can use the top number row with 1 hand perfectly fine without moving my hand all over the place.
I'd rather do that then have to move my hands away from the actual keys just to use the numberpad.
>>55045962
you came to the wrong neighborhood, kid
>>55045089
Months ago I recovered an IBM Model M from the dumpster.
It was literally covered in water. I literally pulled out of water.
I washed it, and cleaned every keycap with hand soap.
I tried it and, it did not work.
The I left it a few months ¨to dry¨.
Some days ago I remembered about it and tried it again... And now it works.\
It is awesome.
It has the US layout, I am now considering learning the dvorak layout (i can easily switch caps :P)
>>55045962
>>55046095
>>55046191
>>55046208
>muh efficiency
The funny thing is you probably don't do anything were you need any efficiency
playing video games doesn't count.
>>55046529
at least I'm not a tripfag
>>55046545
True, you're just a fag.
>>55046529
jealousy is terminal. it's not worth it.
>>55045800
I've been away from /g/ for a few months.
Are desktop threads banned now? What happened?
>>55045089
I've had this keyboard for about a month now. White caps, silver plate, black otemu switch. Much more similar to a cherry red than black.
The switches have changed feel a bit over a month of 10+ hours use a day. They bottom out really hard but it might just be the way I type. I think they'll benefit from some o-rings but I've never owned any before.
The keycaps are also slowly becoming more shiny and I actually like this, they feel really nice under my fingers. That said - I'll be replacing them with taihao blue/white doubleshot pbt in a few weeks.
The aluminum plate attracts dirt like crazy. I don't work in labor and when I eat at my desk I move my keyboard pretty far away - yet it already needs to be cleaned. Especially around the "magicforce" branding.
Overall I love this thing and have been using it over my Noppo Choc Mini which was a $90+ board. At $35 this is fucking incredible. Cherry's patents expiring and the chinks realizing the margins on all these niche technologies is incredible for me.
If you're not sure if a mech keyboard is for you, pick one of these up. They're the same price as a decent membrane board. Bunch of different switch options, come in white/black/white backlit/black backlit.
>>55046529
>>55046562
what does the HH key in the bottom row map to
also i'm guessing the diamond/command key is super, where is alt (meta?)
>>55046855
i replaced some keys
the HH key is my windows key
the diamonds are my alt keys
>>55046899
this might be a dumb question, but is it hard to hit the HH/fn on the bottom row, or is it something you get used to?
and i know there are DIP switches on the back, but does the keyboard come with software to re-map keys, or do you use something like AHK?
>>55046953
i bought a programmable controller from a japanese guy on geekhack to remap the keys
also make the volume controls work on windows and add media keys
https://GEEKHACK/index.php?topic=71517.0
>>55046855
opposite of >>55046899
>>55046991
why not just regedit them in?
If I buy a separate number pad can I customize what the keys do, or will I need some kind of custom one? I'd like to launch some applications, have a few short cuts, and media keys on it. I intend to purchase some custom caps that indicate the binds on them.
I only type on shitty island keys but I always enjoy looking at you guys' pics.
>>55047074
have you fixed your cables yet?
>>55046571
last
i'll stop shitposting now
>>55047074
looks good
that meme cable coil tho :^)
>>55046826
Apparently. Now all the desktop fags fucked off to /w/ and shit up that place, evident by the amount of newfags in /w/'s phone thread.
>>55047066
why
this is such a cleaner solution and works with anything else i plug it into
>>55047093
Not my pic just one I saved a while ago. I love the font.
>>55047179
just seems lame that I gotta buy another controller for no reason.
>>55047390
yeah
i guess
it's $48, not outrageous
anyway, i'm autistic and bought a whole other keyset just for 3 keys
i'm thinking about buying a 55g realforce and transplanting the domes next
>Rosewill RK9000 just died on me after 3 years
>got a few more weeks of life out of it by re-soldering the USB but now it seems fucked for good
>Look up the newer model
>People still complaining about the USB failing
What's the next closest thing to this I can get from somebody who knows how to solder a goddamn USB port on?
>>55045220
i really like this. so jelly
>>55045681
holy shit this keyboard got ruined really quick
post useful macros onegai, I'm getting a new g710 tomorrow and I want to populate dem G keys asap!
>>55045089
what is that manga reader?
>>55045962
Just keep posting this in every keyboard thread. I'm sure it'll make a difference :^)
>>55047530
looks like a kindle
>>55047600
>:^)
kys
>>55045764
Fucking sushi knife
>>55047530
KIndle paperwhite 1 or 2
I get my manga from bakabt and use KCC to convert them for the kindle. Works great.
>>55047697
>>55047968
thanks ;)
>>55045764
Much oblidged, I do like D2, a little hard to sharpen but nice and tough. I am a sucker for that blade shape.
>>55047849
Certainly not a sushi knife. It cuts fine, but the blade gets a bit thicker towards the top and isn't really suited for cutting shit that you want to have a nice uniform cut on.
>>55048051
Yeah, I don't even care for knives that much, but I couldn't turn down that sexy blade.
Does anyone here have any experience with Gatreron Whites? I just got mine in yesterday and I'm finally taking them for a test drive. I don't know if they're just smoother than the Cherry MX Reds I'm used to or what (I've read a lot of reports of newer MX switches being grainy). Maybe I should have just gone with the Gateron Reds before going for lighter switches, it feels very weird to type on...
>>55048378
you mean clears?
they're a lot lighter than reds
not really into gaymer shit but I couldn't pass this up for $15
How fast does WASD restock? I've got a keyset coming in with no keyboard to put it on.
best keycap set for a white pok3r?
>>55051410
Interested in the answer to this.
>>55047461
Get a filco.
>>55050871
name?
newbie here, do I need a diffrent set of keycaps if I have a keyboard with the german layout?
>>55050871
What switches are on this keyblard ? I heard that razer always put the blue or red ones
>>55052824
meme
>>55052824
It's their own ones, they're like blues, but with a bit of a bump, not good, absolutely awful for typing, and not even good for gaming, which is it's main market
Can anyone recommend a good number pad? Preferably a white one with clears
>>55052441
Yes.
You need an ISO Enter and a smaller Shift think. The rest is the same.
I would recommend the DIY from >>55052980.
Can MKG tell me what's wrong with the CM Storm Quickfire? It uses cherry switches (available in red, blues, browns, and whites iirc), has replaceable key caps, and is relatively compact.
Picture not mine, as I use my Quickfire with my iMac :-)
>>55053136
oops forgot to attach.
>>55052980
adderall
>>55053147
nice grammar retard,
>>55053169
nice autism, fagmo
>>55053169
No bully pls.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/varmilo-vb87m-bluetooth
Anybody own this?
>>55053136
Rubber coating wears easy and stock keycaps aren't good. It's a good keyboard though.
got these a few days ago; pretty comfy
>>55053179
Fuck off, assface.
>>55053238
*BULLIES YOU INTENSELY*
Which is the most silent mechanical keyboard, cherry reds? What about the most silent keyboard in general?
I want to type like a silent fucking ninja.
Vortex Poker 3, Cherry Clears, backlit
Amazon only seems to have ISO in Nordic
Where can I get suitable UK caps with a nicer font?
what's the closest I can get to the buckling spring feel in a tkl keyboard without springing for a model m ssk?
>>55053628
*tries to punch your face and smashes your kb instead*
holy shit im mad as fuck, austrian customs departement has my keycaps since almost 2 weeks and say its gonna take at least 4 more weeks... i called the consumer protection place but apparently i can do nothing about it. im totally fine with waiting 2-3 months on massdrop but customs adding 1.5 months for absolutely no reason infuriates me.
>>55054763
>and say its gonna take at least 4 more weeks
why the fuck tho
it's a bunch of plastic
>>55054824
they seem to be 6 weeks behind in general, storing all packages im containers sorted by arrival date, do i guess a lot of people are affected by this
>>55046841
Just ordered one of these as first mechanical keyboard...
>>55054938
I hope whoever is at fault for that is getting fired.
To the moon.
>>55046991
can you not just remap keys with sharpkeys on a hhkb?
Hi guys. I was waiting at some kind of offer on Massdrop and this came to the mail.
>https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ajazz-geeks-ak33-82-key-mechanical-keyboard
Is it worth? It turns in almost 40€ but I don't anything about Zoro switches.
>>55053625
Anybody?
>>55057189
HHKB Type S or Matias QC.
Or linears with o-rings, preferably with thick PBT or POM keycaps.
>>55057227
Cheers. How much quieter will they be than standard rubber domes?
>>55057189
topre silenced/ type s
matias QC isn't that quiet
>>55053640
Mind sharing link to the backlit ISO nordic one?
>>55057279
amazon co uk /dp/B0162UGLAO/
>>55057302
>title says ISO nordic
>details says QWERTZ (german)
>pic shows UK-ISO
>>55057337
Yeah and the keycaps are a bit of a mess. Left shift and \ are diamonds but right shift is normal.
Hence my query about an alternative set. I do want clears in any case.
>>55057169
Someone can lend me a hand, please? Is this keyboard worth at that price?
>>55057407
There's a drop on Overcast DSA going on.
>>55056120
they are employed by the state in contracts which don't allow them to get fired
>>55057789
>which don't allow them to get fired
Time to get employed by the austrian government I guess
>>55052824
>>55052956
it's a couple years old, they're actual cherry switches
Is ajazz geek ak33s a good smol keyboard?
>>55058301
fucking fuck no
>>55057585
Those aren't for backlit or ISO keyboards and are themed for some game I don't play but I suppose somebody else here may be a fan
I wonder what's that I got today :3
Wanna take a guess?
>>55058676
A walking clock?
>>55058676
20 switch testers?
>>55058714
>>55058715
Sorry to disappoint you, it's just a single switch tester!
After months of reading and ridiculing you guys I fell for the meme and can honestly say that a mechanical keyboard is the best thing I've bought in a long time.
I'm a programmer so use it every day and it has actually made me enjoy work more.
Any recommendations for a lightweight 60% board I can use when working out of the office?
>>55058973
Oh and I'm in the UK so ISO would be best
I bought a Nappoo Mini Choc last week with PBT keycaps, Gateron Browns, can't wait for it to be delivered tomorrow.
>>55058997
>>55058973
A poker3 in ISO layout
hello fellow redditors
>>55045519
Ukkeycaps, they are just some shitty cheao abs caps.
>>55047462
Heh, thanks the eee pc is a little too small for me, got an x61 on the way. Really don't want to use my pok3r with a small netbook. It's good for memes but isn't actaully very comfy.
>Budget
<200 USD
>Location (continent at least)
U.S.A.
>Preferred switch type
Reds
>Layout
Either.
>Form factor
Full.
>Backlight
RGB but white case/backplate is a necessity.
>Previous/current keyboards
CM Storm QF Rapid and Pro, Blackwidow Ultimate
should I get a 60% wasd or pok3r?
>>55060525
pok3r.
However, I know nothing about the WASD one. I just know that I love my pok3r.
>>55060828
yeah pok3r looks really nice
>>55060894
Nice solid metal case, four layers, programmmmable. Not sure what else you'd want in a 60%.
It ticks all the boxes.
>>55060525
>should I get a 60% wasd or pok3r?
they are literally the same board.
>>55061559
Does the WASD have a nice metal plaque telling me to enjoy the feeling though?
>>55062234
it has one with WASD branding
>>55057169
>>55057521
The keyboard should be fine, however finding keycaps would be pretty difficult because of the nonstandard keys.
>>55059237
They feel pretty hefty for their size..
>>55052980
Go full pro with Glacetron 8031
Hey retards, I'm using a 25$ mechanical keyboard. Kailh red switches. It's really nice. I've got some issues for some keys, I've cleaned up the PCB and now, all works perfectly. I've got this keyboard 3 years ago. It's nice, cheap and robust ! Would recommand for < 30 bucks !
>>55050871
you overpaid
>>55063683
>Ugly shape, intrusive design elements, mockup switches, inferior ansi layout.
No.
>>55063779
Implying I'm autistically retarded enough to care about those shitty stuff who doesn't matter at all. Implying I'm autistically retarded enough to put more than 50$ in a keyboard.
>>55063779
i'd love an ISO mech keyboard, but keycaps are awkward to find.
>>55063834
> Buying cheap shit for daily use tool.
Sounds totally sane.
>>55063779
you have a skull for an esc button
you're a fag
>>55063916
If you want to spend your money on stupid shit, you can do what you want. I've got a fucking mechanical keyboard for 25$, it's well enough for me !
>>55063907
true. but I'm happy with my original cherry caps.
just ordered this cherry mx 3.0 with brown switches as my first mk because it was only 70$
did i fuck up?
>>55063954
No. This Keyboard is great. Only thing is, Caps Lock is offcenter.
>>55063929
> Not recognizing glorious Punisher
Maybe you are the one with the sore butthole
>>55063954
>>55063978
The caps lock is not only off-center, it's off-off center, meaning you will have to do stem surgery to make any non-stock capslock key fit.
Other than that I enjoy this board too, but the flat keycaps weren't for me personally, once I swapped the alphas for some cherry pbt caps my typing experience improved by a lot.
>>55064120
Moving the stem isn't a big deal but annoying. I disliked the low profile Caps too. So I changed them with the Caps from a G80-3000. On that Board they suddenly turned into fantastic.
>>55064398
i have a comfy laser printed thick pbt set but i dont want to ruin it by chaning the capslock :/
>>55064496
I also had to do it for this Caps Lock. Not to mention the G81 modifiers...
I just can't understand why Cherry keeps doing this.
>>55064575
Meant this
>>55063779
>>55046522
Model M's and Model F's are literally the best keyboards money can buy. I'd even take a unicomp over any of the cherry mx shit.
>>55065295
> Better
the better meme
>>55065346
Everything's a fucking meme
>>55065368
Nah, the everything is just a meme meme is just a meme.
>>55065389
>no directional keys
Why do you people exist
>>55065457
I really like this, what keyboard and keycaps?
>>55047461
Ducky One
>>55065389
> the everything is just a meme meme meme is just a meme.
'murica
>>55066609
>dutch keyboard layout
yeah, so merican
>>55047390
You can use a Teensy instead. It's cheaper.
>>55066609
definitely buying this as a troll gift
Hi, does anyone know of a website that sells hiragana keycaps?
I bought a cheap mechanical keyboard from China, an Ajazz geek ak33. I picked for it to have blue switches but the space bar, shift and enter keys have pink switches underneath. All these keys also have extra white switches either side to keep balance. What are the pink switches?
What are some good mini usb cables to go with my KUL ES-87?
>>55067032
Amazon sells Hiragana Topre keycaps.
Does anyone know where I can get a cheap Poker II or Pok3R keyboard or something similar?
Just something really small,portable, easy to plug in and work and customize.
Thanks
I just happened upon 5 PS/2 Unicomp Model M's
Anyone want to buy one? They're still in box. Looking brand new. Pics incoming. $80 paypal? Hit me up.
>>55068304
wow anon that does looks brand new.
>>55068286
I just put 'em on ebay if you want one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unicomp-Model-M-PS-2-/301984900031?hash=item464fb3e3bf:g:4KsAAOSwGIRXX3Jg
>>55045220
where can I get that cable?
>>55053640
>QWERTY ISO Nordic
>Sorry, we can't deliver this item to Norway
Why do they even bother listing it. The nordic layout is a bit of a mess anyways. Makes me wonder why they can't add a small bag of extra keys so you could swap out the few keys that are different on nordic layouts. Many keyboard manufacturers already do for wasd, spacebar, and windows keys.
Seems like only Apple does proper norwegian, swedish, and danish layouts these days, and that's pretty sad.
Filco's swedish layouts are a lot nicer than the messy nordic ones other manufacturers use.
>>55059016
Should be a nice keyboard. I wouldn't mind dailying that.
I'm having trouble believing so many people here fell for the HHKB meme.
>>55069226
You mean you don't want to drop 250 on a rubber dome with a spring?? Whaaat
>>55069226
probably because it's actually a nice keyboard
>>55045089
>>55045220
>>55045528
>>55045614
>>55045681
>>55045761
>>55045784
>>55045920
>>55046529
>>55046562
>>55046841
>>55046899
>>55046991
>>55047074
>>55047133
>>55047650
>>55050871
>>55053147
>>55053419
>>55053585
>>55053640
>>55063683
>>55063779
>>55063954
>>55064120
>>55065295
>>55066609
>>55068490
>>55068620
>>55068366
>>55069285
>So autistic you need a special snowflake keyboard
>Switches that literally deteriorate after only a couple months
>Inefficient and slow to type on
>Feels like shit, loud as fuck
Literally fucking kill yourselves, shit keyboards belong nowhere on this board
>>>/v/ fuck off
>$150
>United States
>Cherry MX Blue, but open to advice.
>ANSI
>80%
>No
>Never had a mechanical keyboard, previous was some generic rubber dome Azza garbage that I got for free
>>55069523
being poor must suck
>>55069523
stay mad, poor fag
>>55069534
coolermaster
>>55069537
>>55069570
I wouldn't be mad if I didn't wait my money on some 150$ Mechanical keyboard
>>55069570
Which coolermaster?
>tfw barebones WASD V2 TKLs with MX clears are out of stock until roughly late July I'm told
>tfw I've got a keyset sitting here collecting dust.
>>55067032
There's a groupbuy on geekhack right now if you're interested. It's not quite the same as the imsto keycaps though.
https://geekhack org/index.php?topic=81833.0
>>55069719
Get a KUL ES-87 with clears. You can even try your luck here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=elitekeyboards&_sop=1
>>55069624
why are you in this thread
>>55069523
>So autistic you getting triggered to the point of (you)ing almost a whole thread because you are unable to understand someone else's hobby.
Go take your meds you spaz.
Just picked up a few Cherry G80-3000 keyboards. Clear switch, late 90s model. Some type of european layout. Think they are worth anything?
>>55070324
Back Side
>>55070324
>>55070336
New in box
All of you retards got scammed out of 200$ of more. Mechanical Keyboards have no benefit. They also make you type slower if you bottom out the keys. They also are heavy and are for autists with their shitty RGB lights.
I'm sitting here typing on a 10€ keyboard when my 200€ cherry mx red mechanical keyboard is sitting on the trash bin. fuck all of you niggers hyping this overpriced piece of garbage technology and actually convincing me to buy this retarded meme shit.
>>55069226
I've bought mine way before /g/ made them a meme
>>55070365
>he bought reds
KEK
>>55070365
What made you spend $200 on a mechanical keyboard? An RGB with reds no less.
>>55070417
I was too lazy to order anything online since shipping takes several weeks. Reds with the layout of my country was the only thing available at the store. I've also tried Razer mechanical keyboards.
I used the mechanical keyboard I bought for a month and was unable to reach my peak of 130 WPM on a random 10$ membrane keyboard.
Are you telling me that if I picked a keyboard with brown or blue switches the 200$ would be justified? Isn't it retarded to pay an extra 190$ for a keyboard whose only benefit is the a "clicky feel" and sound (according to some, I like the sound of this).
I should've known this was a retarded purchase, if gamers like it it's probably a waste of fucking money.
>>55070457
$200 for a Cherry board is never justifiable.
>>55047461
New Rosewill is worse. Get something better, like Filco if you want OG quality. Also no detachable cable to fail
>>55052980
Ducky's about to release a 10 key pad with rgb which doubled as a calculator. If that's your thing
>>55070503
What is justifiable?
>>55070539
At that price point, Topre. No need to spend any more money though if you don't want to.
>>55070457
I bought a ducky shine 5 with cherry blues for £125 and I couldn't be happier with it. And I'm someone who always thought this kind of thing was garbage.
Would these wipes react with PBT? I use them every week on my stock ABS caps with no ill effect.
Cat fur is hell when it comes time to cleaning a keyboard. Putting O-rings on the keys to get them to be quieter.
>>55070888
Ugh cat fur, I can't even drink a cup of tea at someone's house if they have a cat. Hair gets everywhere.
>>55069523
I wholeheartedly agree.
These faggots shilled for looks and "muh mechs"
Rather than nurturing their typing technique or understanding the importance of the arrows, pg up, numpad buttons, they care about saving 2 inches of space on their ikea desk.
also >$100? You realize you're paying premium for half a turd? Squiggly wire? These people look at their items more than they use them.
>>55070324
That's the danish layout. Are you selling them? I'd love to buy one.
>>55069523
hey man, look at how it works:
I spend any fucking eurocoins on any shitty keyboard that I feel worth spending 'em on, and I don use or buy any apple or microshit cancer, just 'cause i'm a faggot that prefer freedom/diy dumb software and OSs. this all being said iḿ not going to complain if you want a best-design applebook, paired with a great-sponsored headset by dr. something by beetz and, to thank us all youŕe going to shut up, or if you feel confident, explain with valid argument why you feel like these amazing special snowflakes keyboards sucks in any way.
I finally took some photos of my Chinese aluminium on the weekend.
Clear, Green or Gray /mkg/?
>>55070324
Prob like $70
>>55073130
Ergo-clear.
>>55072549
>>55072525
lel comic sans.
>>55073130
Tactile grey for the real nigga switch
>>55062480
I though I won't get a reply.
Keycaps is not a matter, I mean, if I try to get that keyboard is because I can't affoard expensive ones (and I don't want) so I won't change keycaps. It is worth?
>>55074449
>tfw Varmilo is changing to a tacticool gaymer logo like every other peripheral company
The Comic Sans was unique.
If any of you UK cunts want to snag a novatouch for cheap:
http://www.ebay co uk/itm/Cooler-Master-Novatouch-TKL-Capacitive-MX-Switch-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-/222014890189?hash=item33b11e60cd:g:rEwAAOSwL7VWs1yY
my cherry 3.0 board with brown switches just arrived and it doesnt feel as heavenly as i expected
the keys feel scratchy when i press them and i dont mean the bump
what do i do?
Is filco the l best for non-manchildren and that doesnt have epick leds
>>55075630
You could disassemble the switches and apply some grease.
>>55076052
is it worth the effort or will it get better over time anyway? or do i have to get a different board?
>>55076253
I don't know since I haven't ever had browns but I've read that browns do benefit from it. I can only say that my reds did feel just a little smoother but they were pretty smooth to begin with.
what up
>>55075630
Browns are the worst type of cherry switch and cherries are generally more scratchy than their knockoff counterparts.
The board itself is quite fine. I had a cherry mx board 3.0 with browns as my first too.
Any keycaps that look like pic related, but for ISO, I regret buying an ISO keyboard now, wish I had gotten ANSI instead
Helps if they are PBT and not ridiculously expensive, blanks preferred too
>>55076575
would it be better to return it and get one with other switches then? is there a better board for me to buy in germany for under 70€?
>making a long post about my feelings towards different switches
>press backspace when text is out of focus
>page reloads, my post is gone
Fug.
None of the cherry switches satisfy me, you can't buy separate topre switches and there is no orthogonal topre keyboard. What do I do?
>>55077448
hhkb
>>55077628
>not orthogonal
Thanks for the suggestion but I cannot invest money in an imperfect solution
>muh ergonomy
>>55077448
Go back in time a few months and raise $35'000 for the modernized bucking spring switch kickstarter
hello /g/
>>55077687
keyboard industry is moving to flashy lights, and artisans, not ergonomy
look into planck/preonic/atomic, none of which are topre
there just isn't a lot of space to demand perfection in terms of keyboards, I wish there was
>>55077785
Yeah, I saw them and I might buy planck when it's available.
I would also like to make my own keyboard but that will surely require lots of time so I think I'll buy a prebuilt one or assembly kit anyway.
>>55077448
>>55077687
If you're into ergonomics there actually exists something similar to the Ergodox with genuine Topre switches.
It's called the μTRON Keyboard and is sold in Japan for the equivalent of around $420.
>>55077448
If you like topre, than use something like ergo-clears, zealios, gat. tactile clears, matias QC or cream/orange/salmon alps.
>>55078469
Breh, it's not even that price anymore.
>>55079427
Thank you, those seem interesting. Especially Matias QC switches look nice. I shall look further into those.
Currently using the world's shittiest keyboard. Considering getting a desktop Apple one, I like the KB on my old Macbook.
Don't really see much point in the mechanical ones. They just seem to be really noisy and more annoying to type with.
>>55080787
Why are you here then?
>>55081216
It's the only keyboard related thread
>>55080787
Apple desktop keyboard are actually quite good if you're looking for a chiclet style keyboard. I used one for years before finding out about mechs.
>>55045089
German ebay is fucking ridiculous, they want 100$ on average for a Model M. Whats it really worth though? Can anyone recommend me a price for which its worth buying?
>>55077446
>>55076321
>>55076253
>>55075630
i have the same board (also with browns) and part of why it didn't feel as good to me at first were the stock keycaps, somehow the switches didn't feel very good with them. once i changed them it was way better, but maybe that was just my imagination (i dont really remember, at that time i wasnt really into mech boards). i enjoy the browns a lot, prefer them over clears, reds and gateron reds.
i say give it some more time see if the scratchiness changes and otherwise return it if you're unhappy.
>>55081659
IBM boards are just more expensive in Europe in general. I suggest using their EbayLocal to find a Model F XT or something a little less known. Ms routinely sell for $70-90 over there.
>>55045761
Where did you get those keycaps?
>>55081830
Thx, I'll try.
>>55071148
>>55076410
>>55077098
Where can I buy those keycaps? They look great!
>>55063536
Where do I find one of those in the US
>>55082110
massdrop
>>55046841
Going to buy one of these. Debating between the Black and Brown switch version.
I currently have an old Steelseries with Cherry Black that I won at a raffle. It's served be alright but I hate the key layout so much.
red or brown switch?
Tasty, huh?
Is EliteKeyboards lazy with their stock descriptions? I tried buying a KUL ES-87 with clears and it says that they have no more stock.
>>55083603
not really
>>55082242
Incorrect you fucking faggot, group buy is where I got that set on geekhack. Massdrop doesn't do good quality m8
Why does it take 35 days for keys to ship from SP to Massdrop?
>>55084864
Because assdrop are over-promising, under-delivering middlemen. Glorified scalpers.
>>55084922
It's SP over promising. They've let people run so many SA group buys that production is now 8 months out and growing.
>>55045117
Where did you get that cable? It's giving me boners man.
Is it a good idea to buy a used mechanical keyboard?
>>55085469
depends on how disgusting the last owner was
>>55085469
should be fine, buying it online or can you test it first?
>>55085561
Seller is EliteKeyboards on ebay.
"Used and in good condition with slight blemishes on top case.
1 year manufacturers warranty included."
>>55085652
Ignore that
>>55085469
>>55085658
Shouldn't be any problem if there's a warranty, seems legit.
>>55081659
$70 should get you a really nice model m. I find them around locally and sell em for $20-30.
Are Gateron red switches still considered pretty good or did they go to shit like Chinkshit likes to do?
>>55085417
pexonpcs, but you can alo get DIY kits etc. It is a wonderful cable. They make some really hot stuff.
Got this on newegg for like $80-$90
did I do good?
>>55086916
>trying to make yoursele feel better about your purchase.
Do you like it? Yes? Then great. No? Then you messed up. Stop looking to 4chins to validate your consumer whoring.
>>55086961
Why else would anyone buy a mechanical keyboard if you can't post it online and rub it in everyone's faces? Because the "tactile feel" and the "responsiveness"?
>falling for this consumerist hipster technology
>muh hobby
>poorfag
>>55045089
>buyer's template
I am really pleased to see this major improvement over the old garbage. That outdated list of random brand names was so depressing, it kept me out of these threads.
>>55063536
I don't know. I got mine from ebay for 35€.
You can find it as Glancetron 8031 and also labeled as Jarltech 8031. It's full programmable and comes with nice MX Blues.
Search for POS keyboards, some of them are really nice.
I got myself one free IBM Model M (1992). Is this a good idea? Will this still work ok in a modern machine?
>>55045220
consumist bitttch, your life is empty.
Got this bad boy today
>>55090582
Schönes Teil.
>>55076410
Why do people like artisan key caps I have not once seen one that looks good.
How is the k70 rgb? Finally going to purchase my first MK and this looks good. Tried a friends brown switches on his k70 and a friends red switches too. I really like the brown.
I like the lights and shit because i'm normie as fuck.
>>55075054
very much so, if you get the pbt ones you will never need to replace the keycaps either
>>55090582
Hot damn. Nice.
>>55090638
Autism. When I was younger I collected pogs and football stickers. Then magic the gathering cards. Now I found this shit.
I can't decide if I want to use my GON Cherry keyboard or my HHKB Topre keyboard. They both feel nice.
>>55090638
Artisans are fucking bullshit, they are for people who get keyboards as a fashion item for internet points.
I swear to god, some people actually pay $300 for a piece of plastic that looks horrible.
>>55081742
ty anon, feel like its already getting a little better
or im just getting used to it
can someone recommend me cheap lube?
>>55045920
pleasant looking color scheme
>>55086624
Awesome! but since I'm in the US i'll probably do it myself. The only problem would be finding the right color.
>>55090395
I am actually very content, the main reason for this is while I enjoy my one keyboard I don't look at it as my source of happiness. In fact the only thing I actually bought in the image was the keyboard. Everything else was scavenged or gifted.
>>55083515
Sauce on that coiled cable?
>>55086916
i've got the one with reds, it feels pretty good. a bit weird that the WASD keys have a slightly different profile on the keycaps, like they're meant for backlight, and that some of the buttons have a slightly different typeface, but whatever, i just wanted something that's nice to type on.
Anyone know when the Ducky One TKL RGB is being released in the UK?
but what about ergonomics fampais?
aesthetics are all well and good for photos but using that shit must be not so rad
>>55093474
Not sure what you're on about anon. I have absolutely no problems with ergonomics when it comes to my 60%
>>55045089
Mechanical Keyboards is a pure Meme.
>>55093774
this is correct
>>55093774
Norm here who tried one at work. It really isn't. Went and bought myself an expensive one and haven't looked back.
When ?
>>55094033
Why does this remind me so much of the split keyboard vortex presented at computex
Thinking about buying a Unicomp Model M, currently stuck with a used Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
>>55045089
where do i get a god damn poker 2? it's out of stock everywhere, is there any alternatives to it? i mean a good one
>>55095328
pok3r... The latest model. The one in OP...
>>55095328
pok3r lol
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Keycaps-Cherry-Mx-Clear/dp/B00OFM6F80
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-vp3-61-key-custom-mechanical-keyboard.html
>>55095396
>>55095398
meh, don't want to spend the extra cash, but even if i did, i live in Hungary, so i'd like to find one on ebay or something where i don't have to pay 50$ shipping
Any cheap, light 60% boards I can get with blue switches for carrying around with my laptop for work?
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