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Does anyone know the feeling where after you lube one keyboard you start to notice rattling modifier stabilizers and it really bothers you?
>>55102937
I like my rattling stabilizers because then I really know when I'm using the extended keys .
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Old thread:
>>55096264
Any cheap, light 60% boards I can get with blue switches for carrying around with my laptop for work?
>>55103427
Pok3r.
>>55103427
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1446
i have this board with yellows and its pretty good. all plastic so its very light
got it to take to school too but i dropped my class for the summer so now its my main board at the moment
heres a pic of it
put the win95 keys on it with the kana set and they blend together well
>>55102937
I've used my memechanical keyboard for a year now and I haven't lubed it. Should I even bother with it?
gimme a good silent board
I thought that building an ergodox would be the end, but I still feel like buying more keyboards.
I'm thinking about a planck, columnar layout is vastly better.
I can't find an MX clear TKL that isn't sold out that isn't a CODE.
>>55104288
o-rings on anything but tactile cherries
or
matias quiet click alps switches (seriously feel great)
or
topre if you're in the oil business
Is there a guide on cleaning the insides of my switches? bought a pok3r with blues and i'm a kuck and spilled my drink on it
>>55104392
KUL ES-87
https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=keyed_up_labs,tenkeyless&pid=es87u_cc_bbb_al
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=elitekeyboards&_sop=1
>>55104404
I silenced my HHKB with some dental bands. Shit is so nice. You can still here some noise if you bang around on it like a retarded chimpanzee on steroids looking at some phat baboon ass, though. Other than that, if you measure the speed and pressure at which you bottom out the keyswitch, you make almost no noise.
>>55103427
Poker Pro
It's Poker II without the dumb text on spacebar
I know jack about mechanical keyboards.
$200~aud
AUS
No idea about switch type, I've never tried any but not so loud that it will piss people in my office off.
Pretty much I want something like pic related but wireless.
I think backlights are kinda tacky but if I can turn it off I don't care.
Been using a G15 for god knows how long. I can post some nice keyboard gore if you want.
>>55104652
Filco Minila
>>55104683
Eh, I don't really like the extra bulkyness, plus I want it in white to go with the keycaps. Thanks though.
I am going to buy my first one, I have stopped on Quickfire XT with Browns for 75 eur. Is it alright?
>>55105180
pls respond ;_;
>>55105180
I have it, it's alright. I hate the numpad though
>>55105180
Get a KBP V90 or a clone chinkeboard instead. You're gonna be stuck with those crappy caps forever.
Cooler Master Quickfire XT owner here.
Mine is pretty much stock, but i soldered white LEDs where the red ones were.
Anyways, I'm looking for keycap suggestions. Shoot em' if you got em'
>>55105406
Meant V80, but I'm sure you got the point.
>>55105420
You're stuck with em unless you want to buy a crappy ABS set from wasd/maxkeyboard. Buy another board with standard bottom row.
>>55105437
Shitty man. Any ok ABS set you could name off for me?
>>55105437
But the Quickfire XT does have a standard bottom row. You must be thinking of the Quickfire TK.
>>55105450
You can't go wrong with Tai Hao keycaps.
Got a KBP V60 with gateron browns. Pretty dope.
Looking for caps. No idea the best places to look
Any sites?
>>55103427
KBParadise V60 mini
>>55102937
>hey guis, mehcanical keyboards are the best!
>guis... my keyboard rattles unless I lube it
Fucking lube it!?
I'll admit a mechanical keyboard feels pretty nice to type on, but fuck that's retarded. I'm not spending that much money on a supposedly better piece of tech that I need to fucking lube up to get the most out of. It's a keyboard not a dragon dildo!
>>55105632
Mechanical keyboards are more than fine without lube. The only reason I would see for someone to lube switches is if they are changing the switches all together.
>budget
roughly 100 burgerbux
>location
the U S of A dog bless
>preferred switch type
probably blue, I'm going to be playing games mostly with it but also some typing. I've heard browns are good for this but I like the extra feedback.
>layout
standard NA keyboard
>form factor
normal but I probably wouldn't mind tenkeyless as long as it has the arrow keys.
>backlight
none
>previous / current keyboards
only ever used membrane keyboards, though I am currently typing this on a coworker's poker that he's letting me borrow.
>>55106582
Rosewill rk9000
>>55104555
>>You can still here some noise if you bang around on it like a retarded chimpanzee on steroids looking at some phat baboon ass, though
kek
£35 for keyboard, keycaps, and dampeners
and honestly it's a pretty damn good keyboard for being that cheap.
how much is a (not yet restored) beamspring keyboard gonna cost me?
>>55107170
>>55107184
>>55107197
>>55107208
Ok /mkg/ I need 2 boards. My switch preference is zeal purples > gatros ergo clears > cherry ergo clears >gatros browns >cherry browns.
Board 1 needs to be a 100% w/ 10 keys. Standard US layout. This will be my desk board. I'd like red backlighting as I practically live in an above ground cave.
Board 2 needs to be a 80% or 10 key less. This board will trudge around with my laptop. If there is a standard layout 60% I might be willing to go for that as the esc and F4 are the only real function keys I use. This board needs no backlight.
I'd prefer both boards to be under $200 each, but that is a little flexible.
>>55106996
The shape of the case looks pretty neat. What board is that?
>>55107427
E-element Z77 87 key
What is you guys' opinions on wasdkeyboards?
>>55107473
There's better options.
I've had a CM Storm Quickfire TK for quite a while with brown switches.
How would I go as to change them to reds? Any place I can look up some instructions on how to go about it?
Real noob when it comes to keyboards
>>55107505
like where?
>Is europa fgt, so US only stores are a no go
>>55107513
You would have to desolder the entire board.
>>55107543
The entire board being the switches, right?
>>55107554
no, individual switches, you have desolder and solder on new switches
>>55107573
found this http://imgur.com/a/UIhf9
is this a good "guide"\place to start?
does anyone have the k70 RGB? why is the enter button so small? how annyoing is it(if it is)?
>>55107592
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLwzKrD-_Gs
also soldering wick is easier to use than a desoldering pump/
>>55107616
Thanks!
>>55107598
Not sure what you're on about. The return key is perfectly normal in size.
Though you shouldn't get corshit in the first place.
>>55107598
you mean the ANSI return key?
as you might have been better off with an ISO layout board if you can't stand it.
>>55107919
Supp
I plan to build this.
Any tips on where to buy the laser cutted plate ?
Only places that I found online are way too pricey, I need something like shapeways but for laser cutting... I'm in yurop btw
>>55108588
You can try this place.
http://lasergist.com/
>>55108851
Thanks anon, seems interesting.
>>55104513
Yeah, I was trying to buy the KUL off EK, but they were sold out apparently. I'm kind of adverse to buying a used keybiard as well.
>budget
150-200
>location
USA
>preferred switch type
ive had MX reds and enjoyed them, but i wouldnt mind browns
>layout
standard NA keyboard
>form factor
61-Key
>backlight
either/or
>previous / current keyboards
Corsair K95
I have a Corsair Strafe RGB. Where can I get some white backlit (Doubleshot) Dvorak keycaps?
>>55109469
Absolutely nowhere.
Though I think maxkeyboards does custom laser printed keycaps. Not that it's going to be very cheap or something.
>>55103479
Nice .
Got shipped couple days ago , its a fake blue keys but looks alright
Had this mech keyboard for about 4 years now, got it as a hand-me-down, and it has a really weird switch type... But I can't let it go. It's starting to break down on me. It feels a little heavier than MX Blues. I want to build my own 60% keyboard, how much would it set me back if I bought all the parts individually and assembled it myself?
>>55109675
you could get a custom from winkeyless for $48.60 plus like 30 dollars for some gateron switches
>>55109871
Damn that sounds like a great value, lemme check em out
>>55106996
>>55109603
I hope you are either gay or a girl.
>>55110160
hey fag what's wrong with just being a little feminine?
>>55110191
I'm not feminine at all but i love those colors. Not on my keyboard tho
>>55110160
i'm a flamboyant fairy
>>55109675
Can you pull a keycap?
Other than that WKL isn't that cheap, I just ordered there myself and you have to calculate at least 200$, just like with every other custom (except for the korean ones, which are way, way more), 300 if you want RGB.
>>55110683
Yeah, here is the switch.
And I don't mind spending for a quality long lasting keyboard, one that I can carry around and whatnot.
>>55108162
best in the thread
>>55110727
Nec ovals, pretty good
https://deskthority.net/wiki/NEC_oval
>>55110761
Do you know much about them firsthand? What switch is the closest to the Ovals?
>>55110836
Not him, but judging by the force measurements I'd say that the closest would be cherry greens.
still looking for id on these clones... anyone?
>>55110727
What do you like about that switch and what do you want to change?
>>55110940
I like the click and the pressure is just right. The weirs thing about this switch is the actuation happens before the click, and that was very odd at first, but I've gotten used to that, so if there are any switches that function the same, that would be cool. If I could keep the board, I would, but some of the switches aren't functioning properly, so I might as well just get a new one. Also it is very large, and I'm looking for something to take to the office in my bag, and bring home too.
>>55110865
If they have the same pressure and click, then I'm sold.
>>55103479
where did you buy that kana set? It looks really good
>>55110934
I know it's obvious, but they are some cherry MX blue clones, JWH branded, but I can't find any information on JWH.
>>55111490
Lmao, just googled the switch, got Adderall, among drugs as results
>>55111490
try baidu, as there may be some results inside china
>>55111561
I still get drugs and chemicals lol
>>55111616
When I searched all I found was marijuana and anti depressants..., and then hits missing keywords...
>>55111444
Nice dubs double trips
They won't feel all the same, but greens are also clicky and come quite close in the weight of the keypress.
>>55111366
I don't think there is any modern switch that works like that. Afaik Space Invaders are similar, but they aren't made since eternity either.
I guess you can try Cherry MX-Blues, or Matias Clicky (KBP V60 Matias). I never tried the NEC switches, but the force diagram implies that you'll probably like MX-Blues (maybe add a heavier spring, like 58.5 or 62g).
Maybe you could also like Matias Clickys, their click is sharper and the switches collapse after the click, so it gets depressed all the way instantly as soon as you reach the threshhold.
Also if you want to go with a custom build you may want to take a look at Cherry MX Whites and add a lighter spring. I really like mine, but prebuilt ones suck ass, as there are 2 kinds of whites that are nearly always mixed (soft and hard clicky ones. You want the first ones, but the latter are just MX-Greens)
Looking for a keyboard specifically for programming in an office environment. So it needs to be quiet.
Suggestions?
>>55111845
This might sound stupid, but would it be possible to buy one of the "space invader" boards, remove the switches, and then solder those to a smaller PCB? I see several all over eBay, for really cheap. Or is that just too much work? Does that make sense? Lol
>>55111926
logitech K800, K810, K750, or a keyboard with MX brown/black with dampeners.
>>55112007
Sadly there are no 60% PCBs for that switch and I'm not sure if and how you could handwire them. In theory it should be possible, if you are willing to spend severeal houndred ours on this, maybe you could ask some guy on DT, I bet there are people who could help you more than me. But it will be a huge time sink either way.
>>55111926
HHKB :^)
>>55105180
Don't get cherry browns. If you really want to get browns, get gateron browns.
>>55112060
Damn, well it was worth a shot lmao
>>55112076
If you are going for one of the other switches, I'd recommend the Matias one, although blues are probably more similar to what you're used to. The Matias ones just feel far more refined and the click sounds way better. If you chose to go with cherrys, take a look at the MX-Whites, although they fly under the radar they are pretty nice.
(Source: I got a board with whites, Matias QC, some loose Click ones too and one with Greens)
>>55103292
hello I'm a mechanical keyboard noob :)
could you guys help me out?
>Budget
150€/$
>Location
Germany, Europe
>Preferred switch type
clear
I looked at the chart and the mx cherry clear switches seem pretty good so I guess those or some that are similar
>Layout
I'd happily go for an ANSI qwerty keyboard if I can map öäüßoå easily to some key combination. Is that possible?
>Form Factor
60%-75% would be nice but I'd go for an 80% keyboard if it still has the numpad
>Backlight
not necessary
I read somewhere that cheaper plastic has to be used to get the light to go through the caps is that true? I'd like to have some high quality caps that last a long time
>Previous/current keyboard
rapoo n7200
it's a slim compact keyboard that uses the butterfly (scissor?) mechanism and only cost me 20€ so nothing special really
this keyboard doesn't have any borders which I really like so if there's something like this that'd be nice
>keyboard I have already had my eye on
Pok3r looks pretty cool
other than that I haven't really seen many keyboards
>final qs
are brown switches really that bad?
>>55104652
what keyboard is that in your pic?
>>55112128
Do they sell the Matias switches loose? If so, I'll consider them
I just wanted you people to know that I'm typing this on a rubber dome and that I'm liking it.
>>55112370
they do, but you'll need a special plate for those. you can create your own with the swill kb thingy (just google it) and make sure to use Alps mount, also for the stabs.
Hasu currently sells some PCB for Alps style switches on geekhack.
>>55112387
HHKB?
>>55105180
Where from?
>>55112387
To each their own. The first time I used a mechanical switch, it just felt nice. And I've been using my keyboard ever since. I can go back to rubber domes, but it's about comfort for me, and if I'm sitting at my desk for 5+ hours a day, I'd rather have some comfy switches that I enjoy using. If rubber domes are you favourite, keep using them.
>>55112412
nope, just a cheap-ass $20 rubber dome
>>55102937
Nice attempt at new meme. A bit too transparent though.
>>55107208
dank
So I'm in the market for a full size keyboard with either Clears, Grays or Greens.
Currently I have a Ducky Zero with Browns (yes I know...) which aren't nearly as tactile as I thought they would be and are way too light.
I looked around on Deskthority and >Reddit a bit for experiences of people that went from browns to one of the specified switches.
Turns out most of the people were claiming the increased tactility was actually a bad thing and that Clears were extremely fatiguing to type on compared to Browns even though it's actuation point is only 25 grams heavier.
What's up with all these people having weak pussy-ass fingers?
I let my mom who has Osteoarthritis in her fingers type on my keyboard for a bit and even she said it was really light to type on.
Why am I so obsessed with shitty fucking artisan keycaps?
>>55112550
Same for me, I hate light switches, mine are apparently already pretty heavy and I find them on the lighter side, and from advice in this thread, the Matias Clicky, MX Greens/Whites are the ones for people like us that favour heavy switches with tactility I guess. The "space invaders" are still intriguing me though...
>>55112192
>150€/$
these are different currencies
>I'd happily go for an ANSI qwerty keyboard if I can map öäüßoå easily to some key combination. Is that possible?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout#US-International yes, just look up how to use us international layout
If you want clears (good choice btw), then you are fairly limited in options.
wasd v2 / code, kul ed-87 come to mind for 80%
pok3r, v60 obviously for 60%
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=50
>are brown switches really that bad?
yes
>Pok3r looks pretty cool
>Backlight not necessary
>I'd like to have some high quality caps
>60%
>clear
sounds like you should just get a pok3r desu, f a m
if you'd rather a german layout from the start, and don't want to switch to ansi, get this
https://corus-kb.com/en/pok3r/31-poker-3-pbt-iso-de-alu-casing-german-qwertz-black-version.html
Thoughts on the Filco Majestouch 2? Is there a better alternative?
>>55112587
Because you're autistic.
>>55112636
top tier cherry MX keyboard, not much better than a filco.
>>55112592
I assume you're the guy with the NEC-Switch keyboard?
Those really don't seem too heavy. I only recommended whites if you are willing to switch springs, e.g. make them lighter. I'd guess that standard whites are way heavier weighted than what you are used to. I think the NEC one should be somewhere between Blues and Greens (just like the Matias one btw.)
>>55112691
Oh, I C. Good looks boo ;)))
>>55112650
Maybe. I'm 30 and pretty normal, but I always collected shit. But pogs were 99p
..
>>55112783
OH MAN POGS I STILL HAVE MINE
>>55112783
>>55109603
Do I have to buy those keycaps separately or do they come with the keyboard, cause that is nice af
>>55112834
they are like $50/£30 on amazon.
>>55112918
Could I please get a link, anon?
>>55112603
yeah I meant like the currency doesn't matter as long as it is around 150€ or $150
and thank you very much this is very helpful :)
maybe I will get the qwertz layout after all
>>55112947
some shitstain jacked the price up
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doubleshot-Mechanical-Keyboards-compatible-keypuller/dp/B0176NJC9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466113940&sr=8-1&keywords=sunset+keycaps
and this is a link to the manufacturer
http://www.tai-hao.com/catalog/ins.php?index_id=57
what is the heaviest switch ever made?
>>55103479
>>55111460
Seconding this, I want that set too.
>>55113062
Cherry are known to have created switches with up to 195 grams of actuation force for special applications. I'm sure at least some company has made at least small batches of even heavier switches that very few people know about.
It's not a difficult feat to make a switch heavier though. It mostly involves putting in a spring with more resistance.
I can get a second hand SteelSeries 6GV2 for 55€.
I never had a mechanical keyboard and I am student rich.
Should I go for it?
>>55114120
No. Steelseries is generally rubbish.
First time buying a mechanical keyboard. I took that survey on mechanicalkeyboards.com and it recommended the Deck Hassium Pro Blue LED Backlit PBT Mechanical Keyboard. Should I go for it? I'm only going to connect it to my Surface pro 2 and code in Visual Studio.
Any thoughts on gateron blacks? how are they compared to cherry?
>>55107170
noice
>>55114153
Okay, then I'll keep my supermarket plastic keyboard and spend my 50€ somewhere else.
>>55114351
Not that guy, but I'd recommend getting something like the magicforce or the motospeed if that's your budget.
Add another 20-30 bucks to your budget and you could go for a cooler master. They make quite good entry level boards with cherry switches.
My keyboard is getting dirty. What's the best way to clean it?
>>55114351
Couple of years ago, the 6gv2 used to sell for €80 in gamestop. Also, non-standard keycaps means you're stuck with the standard shit forever.
>>55114249
any gateron linear is better than any cherry linear
>>55114409
dirty with what?
dirt?
cum?
dust?
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/keyboard-brushes
if it's easy
you could take out your keycaps, soak them in water and soap if they are dirty enough.
put some alcohol or some shit on a qtip and go between the switches
>>55114409
dishwasher
>>55114466
>http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/keyboard-brushes
4 fucking USD for that piece of junk? God I fucking hate the retards enabling those bland ripoffs.
>>55107937
BIGass supremacy
blues feel perfect, but too loud...wat do?
>>55105180
Buy the Logitech G610. You can get them for less than $90 USD now.
>>55115290
Those o-rings that dampen the sound
>>55114768
Is there any place you can buy modern cherry key caps with the old windows logo on them?
>>55115290
aren't browns exactly the same but not as loud?
>>55115425
no
>>55115352
and no
I swear to god, if you got no idea what you're talking about, then just shut your cakehole.
>>55115290
Closest to cherry clicky feel, but silent is probably either a lubed, ergo-clear (but I guess you don't know how to solder?) or a KBP V60 with Matias Quiet Clicks.
They aren't a lot like Cherry clickies, but they are your only option. Imo they are way better (I'm this anon: >>55111845 )
>>55108588
Just buy a magicforce
>>55115561
V80 also comes with matias QC. Waiting for mine to arrive.
>>55115561
Lmao why so salty, aren't the dampening rings for stopping the sound but letting the feedback come through?
>>55115777
You're a dumbass who doesn't know what you're talking about.
O-rings reduce key travel and pad out the impact when the key bottoms out. It does nothing to reduce the sound of clicky switches like blues, where the click is due to the design of the switch internally.
>>55114409
I use these.
>>55112229
Seconding plus w2c switches.
>>55115354
Custom made
Do people buy mechanical keyboards used? I bought the cheapest cooler master one on Amazon a few months ago when I built my PC. Now I'm sort of regretting not getting something better because this one isn't even backlit and I have a small desk so these super small keyboards are attractive to me. What's the best keyboard about this size >>55114409 for $150 or less?
>>55115841
Thank
>>55115904
Pok3r in response to the second question.
Just made a cable for my magicforce
>>55115777
Because people actually can waste quite some money because of wrong recommendations. I once bought a Topre because people flat out lied about its qualities. It's not shit, it just doesn't feel the way people described them to me.
Anyway. Why O-Rings don't work on blues. O-Rings only work when the bottom-out is what causes the sound. But Blues don't click at the bottom-out. They will make the switch more silent, but ONLY the bottom-out which isn't (or at least shouldn't be) louder than the click anyway.
>>55115667
Great choice. Dunno about the V80, but a nice alu-case made my V60 even better. Really silent, sturdy but due to the dampened switches it still doesn't feel like slamming on a piece of metal when bottoming out. It's quite expensive though...
>budget
Around £100
>location
UK
>preferred switch type
MX Clears
>layout
ISO, UK
>form factor
TKL
>backlight
preferably
>previous / current keyboards
Filco Majestouch 2 TKL cherry reds
>>55116028
Did you actually ever try clears? They aren't like people describe them.
If you actually tried them, I think there aren't any other options but the WASD one, if you insist on ISO.
>>55115945
next time post 4k picture
>>55116028
what >>55116065 said, WASD is bae
>>55116268
not necessarily with clears, sadly. There are reports of it pinging quite a lot sadly. But for ISO users there are no other options, sadly.
>>55116288
My switch tester pings. It's a problem with the switch and not necessarily the keyboard itself.
Where can I get some decent quality plain looking PBT doubleshot caps that don't cost an arm and a leg for my QFR?
I looked around but could only find ridiculous colored sets, and the ridiculously expensive signature plastics place.
>>55108588
The HHKB JP has a pretty similar layout, and you can replace the controller to customize the layout
It’s expensive, but so is building a keyboard
>>55102937
What model of keyboard is that? I really like the brushed metal gold frame, is it aluminum or plastic? Anyone got a link to the model as is or the modifications used?
Any reason not to get the Corsair k65? I'd prefer to go with Corsair to keep my brand labels matching my mouse and stuff cuz slightly autistic but I can deal with getting something else if there's some huge flaw with the keyboard.
>>55116791
The K65 has a nonstandard bottom row so finding alternative keycaps is a bit difficult.
>>55114409
pull the keycaps and throw them in a plastic bag with warm water and soap, shake and soak for a while
put them in a cloth bag and then into your next load of laundry in the dryer (or just dry them all with a towel
blow or vacuum all the shit off the board
>>55116467
Nvm found it, here is a gallery for anyone who wants to see more of the keyboard in OP's image:
http://imgur.com/a/KSXiN
I want fade keys to go with my rival
>>55116974
wouldnt that be bad? like the plastic will melt or something?
>>55116378
There's the vortex keycap set, but honestly, the legends look like dogshit. They're the main reason I didn't buy the set.
>>55115290
You may be able to open up the switch, and remove the clear plastic part that causes the click.
Just got a $100 Amazon gift card that is going towards PBT keycaps.
Tai-Hao or Vortex? I like the look of Tai-Hao caps
>>55117513
Depends, what switch?
Also Tai Hao PBT sucks ass, it's covered with a shitty coating.
>>55117527
You can remove the coating with a bit of work.
>>55116378
http://www.banggood com/Keycool-104-PBT-White-Laser-Etched-Keycap-Laser-Engraving-Key-Caps-p-84161.html
http://www.banggood com/Keycool-104-PBT-Grey-Laser-Etched-Keycap-Laser-Engraving-Key-Caps-p-84078.html
You fucking murricans got it easy finding keycaps. Take a look at the Overcast DSA drop:
>ISO kit costs 12 dollarydoos, it has TWO CAPS
It's outright insulting.
>>55117537
I know that, but do you honestly want to scrub some nanocoating off? Shit'll be everywhere and I doubt it's healthy to have that kind of shit on your hands.
If you decide to do it, just do it in a vessel you won't use anymore afterwards, not your childs favorite tupperware
cop or not
>>55117692
Personally I can't think of something uglier than gradient keycaps, but other than that they are decent.
How much of a pleb am I for just buying my first mechanical keyboard today and having it be a razer blackwidow chroma?
>>55117931
>Chroma
Yeah, Tbh I like the Blackwidow Tournament edition
Also the Razer caps are pretty bad right? Like worse than blues
>>55117326
well, mine are pbt and they've done just fine every time i do that
as long as your dryer isn't super hot, like just set it medium or lower
>>55112229
That looks like a pok3r with Miami keycaps.
>>55115301
Might aswell get a Ducky one for $10 more, then the OEM isn't total ass.
whats a good small keyboard with red switches? i dont have a lot of space so i think a 60% keyboard (or tkl?) is what i need
>>55119689
Anne
>>55119689
Vortex pok3r. But NEVER buy it directly from corus-kb. They're hilariously bad at handling anything.
How are Kailh switches? blue if it matters
thinking of getting one off aliexpress.
I'm loving the layout. anyone have experience with it?
Should regular keycap sizes fit if I were to get new ones
>>55102937
>Budget
£250
>Location
Europe continent
>Preferred switch type
MX Clear
Better: Zealio Purple
>Layout
ISO blank caps
>Form factor
Tenkeyless + Matching (6row) numpad
Thin and metal frame
Better: bluetooth
>Backlight
No
>Previous/current keyboards
das 3
ErgoDox
current das 4
Does /g/ have anything against razer?
I picked up a blackwidow x chroma tournament edition and it's pretty nice, simple looking, heavy as hell, solidly built, etc. They used to have that gaudy gaymer look, but now it's more subtle and pretty good looking imho. Only main downfall to the design is the glowing razer logo on the front, but that can be turned off and adjusted like any of the keys.
Also, having my keyboard turn into a visual equalizer or adjust or react to games is pretty cool.
>>55118062
On the blackwidow x chroma, they decided to not be special snowflakes and use more conventional fonts. Caps looks pretty good now.
pic shown on one of the lowest brightness settings. I only wish this thing came in browns/razer orange switches
>>55120224
Looks like the only problem with keycaps is finding a right shift. It looks like a 1.75 shift to me.
>>55117692
I just bought them, jump with me senpai
>>55120658
>the gaudy design
>kailh switches
>the price
>>55120832
Disable the Razer logo and make the colors more uniform and it'd be one of the cleaner keyboard in the market.
I also got my Blackwidow X TE for $120, the K65 RGB is $122 and it only comes in reds, and I was considering the Ducky One TKL, but that was $140, all plastic, and the more simple software control of the Razer one drew me to it a little more.
>>55116065
>>55116268
Seems the one with ideal features is indeed from WASD, at least it's some collaboration with them.
Thanks.
It's out of stock, but I signed up for an email notification.
>>55116028
Kustom PCs sells quite a lot of different keyboards with britbong ISO.
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/Ducky_Mechanical_Keyboard.html
They're all shown with ANSI, but in the specifications they're labeled as UK ISO.
Ducky
>>55121106
Thanks but their only clears come as separate individual switches.
>>55120658
>>55121012
None of the keyboards you mentioned, except for maybe the ducky, even look remotely "subtle".
>>55121119
+1 for chinkpad
+1 for ISO
-2 for winblows
got one of them hugeass desk mats to replace my shitty old mousepad
It dampens the clack of my keyboard pretty heavily though :(
>>55121012
The Chroma has a common bug where the driver will sometimes think you're holding down keys while you're not.
It has never been fixed.
It's a dogshit product, my condolences to anyone else who has one.
>>55115945
SKIIII WITH PETE
>>55121210
Need windows for work.
>>55108588
Strange, this is extremely similar to my plan too. It's kinda weird as I'm french too and want to build a french AZERTY board too. Only difference is that I have an additional column to the right side of the board.
>>55121119
please tell me that has nature whites.
>>55120245
plz respond
>>55123530
Nah, blue. I prefer them.
>>55113283
Should be similar ones constantly being in GBs on geekhack
>>55123823
If you find anything can you link me bro
>be me
>buy rubberdome keyboard for 9 bucks
>use it 1 year without taking care
>throw it into trash
>buy another rubberdome for 9 bucks
why are mechfags wasting so much money?
>>55123902
(you)
>>55123887
https://geekhack org/index.php?topic=81833.0
>>55123887
This one's going up soon:
>geekhack_org/index.php?topic=81833.0
This one ended but you can buy extras:
>geekhack_org/index.php?topic=78563.0
>>55123943
>>55123951
Thanks so much.
Btw whoever is this guy >>55103479
im a really big fan of your keyboard
>>55102937
Not OP But I have a question.
I just got a 3d printed metal keycap, does anyone know where I can get a file small enough to widen the stem of the keycap?
The fuckers have 0 quality control and one side is just a little too tight.
>>55121183
They're not very subtle, but they're the TKL RGB keyboards to consider if you like cheap gimmicks, like me.
>>55121271
Only used it for the color configuration and have had no issues, but frankly you don't need the drivers to have some nice lighting effects.
How are Greetech Blues?
>>55102937
sup /mkg/
I'm in the market for a mechanical keyboard that's easy to clean. any suggestions?
I don't eat anything near my computer, but I'm a little OCD about dusting. Also i wipe surfaces down a lot.
>Budget
$150 or less
>Location
USA
>Preferred switch type
Something soft and loud, like Cherry Blues
>Layout
ANSI
>Form Factor
Doesn't matter, just no wrist rest
>Backlight
RGB
>Previous/current
Pok3r.
I'm looking for something with a white case and keys. Everything I've seen so far is either out of stock or looks cheap.
>>55126674
I wager you'll want to look into "floating keycaps"
does my cat match my keyboard? or should i get a new one?
>>55126807
Get a new cat that one's too gray
>>55126848
>>55126848
hes not that gray is he?
>>55127114
hes pretty gray but thats not bad the lil nigga is cute as fuck
>>55127204
thx his name is basil : 3
>>55127932
Pet that little ball of cuteness and fluff for me.
>>55128040
just for you
>>55102937
I have a pok3r here, i love this keyset, but it's cheap plastic and i'm starting to wear out the pattern, do you have any cheap keycap set to replace this one for a while until I find enough money to buy a more expensive one?
>>55128560
T-Taht's not the 1976's keyset. Did you buy it from aliexpress?
>>55129321
It seems to be a custom WASD keycap set that's made to look like the 1976 set.
>tfw no greens
Is there any way I could test a topre switch before spending $200 on a keyboard?
>>55130332
Cooler Master switch tester.
Are there any sets of black-on-black keys? I mean, actual black? I know the Originative Carbon set just showed up on Massdrop, but it looks like it's a black-on-grey.
>>55121271
My condolences to the idiots who bound macro keys and hit them on accident then complain the macro does what it's supposed to do.
Should I get a Realforce Topre Keyboard or should I save 70 dollars and just buy a KUL ES-87 with Cherry MX Clear switches? Is it worth the extra cash?
>>55131341
Get to know the feel of both beforehand. Wouldn't want to drop $130-$200 on a keyboard you can't return if you don't like it.
>>55131455
>>55130347
Is the Topre switch in the Cooler Master Switch Tester very similar to the Topre switches found in HHKB and Realforce Keyboards? Are there any differences?
>>55131552
>Is the Topre switch in the Cooler Master Switch Tester very similar to the Topre switches found in HHKB and Realforce Keyboards?
Yes, it pretty much feels the same.
I got a CM switch tester when I was trying to decide between zealios and Topre. The moment I got my finger on that switch I knew it would be Topre.
>>55131552
People say the Novatouch Topre is louder and less stable than an actual Topre. My only experience with Topre is with the Cooler Master switch tester so I can't speak personally.
>>55131639
>>55131655
Thanks a lot anons
>>55120224
>not using esdf
I just came upon some Unicomp Model M's and posted them on ebay if anyone is interested.
They'd never been unboxed and look brand new. PS/2 model.
Search "Unicomp Model M PS/2" on ebay if you want one.
They're the clean ass looking ones amongst all the dirty, yellowed keyboards in the listings.
I can't find any practical advantage to PS/2 other than freeing up a USB port.
>>55132493
There isn't one unless you count unlimited key rollover
i love my hhkb and 30g topre board
i want meme keycaps so i got the taihao miami set
i was thinking of getting cherry mx
blacks> blues(i think i put these lower because the noise drives me insane) > reds > browns for me
but gateron clears seem promising since theyre 35g
any "made in japan" or "made in usa" clicky keyboards?
got a choc mini 84 key and it's great but if I'm upgrading it's gonna be really good
>>55133440
lol
>>55133440
The one you build yourself. Even Filcos are made in Taiwan. Cherry switches are made in Germany though.
