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Took some photos today of my tricolour cc
I'm hoping that brocaps puts OG Reaper classics up for sale soon. The new reapers are boss
>>55184553
Anybody know a good place to buy a Model F122?
I've been wanting to get one for a while but can never find one.
>>55184605
>>55184644
>Model F122
They are one of the harder to come by Model F's, check out the geekhack and deskthority classifieds as well as /r/mechmarket.
And don't forget to trawl ebay and set up automatic emails so you get listing dumps
It's pretty much the only way to snag the good stuff.
Also check taobao out and you can get proxies. Often a lot of good deals from china if you figure out how to use it properly
http://taobaofocus.com/
Here is a proxy
>>55184646
>>55184720
what do you guys think of the rosewell cherry mx black keyboards i bought an extra one to use at night with some orings
try to be silent
>>55185431
mech kb is mech kb but orings feel like ass
>>55185472
i use them on my vortex poker they feel ok but im probably going to remove them only reason i was iusing them was to dampen the sound but i love the sound blue switches make without o-rings
>>55185484
Better off getting landing pads mate
>>55185510
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bl7B79Sw2Q
>>55184553
>>55184605
>>55184646
>>55184720
I've never understood these custom skull caps and whatnot. Why do they exist? They look ugly as all hell. Does it come with a customary Tribal tattoo as well?
>>55185535
Believe me, I think its a meme too and I own a bunch of them
>>55185526
>>55185510
>>55185484
And I change my mind, QMX clips are probably the better option
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/gmk-sound-dampening-brackets
I just bought a realforce 87-u 55g.
I'll use it at work. I hope that the Topre switch are quieter than cherry mx.
>>55185566
Rip. You thought wrong mate
Thock thock is loud as shit
Sup keyfags, /diy/ reporting for help.
I have lurked around through your OP links but cannot seem to find what I need. I am building a 40's styled piece of furniture which will have a 101 key mechanical board, but I'll need some keycaps to match the aesthetic. There's a bunch of dudes who have made steampunk keyboards but a lot of these seem to have homebrew keycaps, a whole shitload of work i'm hoping to avoid if I can find the right supplier. I'm thinking typewriter style, colour is not so important, as long as they look like they came from a telex or typewrite.
Can y'all help a /diy/no out?
>>55185601
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-typewriter-keys-p-276.html
datamancer is what you are after my man
where can i get the cheapest set of full black key caps?
>>55185647
Straight black or white on black or black with dark legends?
And does it need to be cherry profile?
>>55185663
straight default black standard oem
blank would be best and PBT but whatever
>>55185580
Fuck. what's the quietest bord / switch?
>>55185726
Linears (black/red preferrably silky smooth gaterons) on plastic plate. Feels really nice with a soft landing
>>55185679
Shadovved has extras from his group buy with dark grey blanks. These are gateron and really really nice quality: geekhack org/ index . php?topic=78563
Geekfeng has some as well: geekkeys com/black-blank-pbt-104-keyset/
>>55185761
Wouldn't pcb mounted switches be even more silent?
>>55185822
They would but they are harder to find
Just bought my first mechanical keyboard. Went for the Ducky 5 Shine with nature white switches.
It sounded nice since it's a linear switch that has 55g activation force. Based on my fightstick, I hate buttons that are easy to press so I figured I wouldn't enjoy the cherry reds and the blacks sound rather stiff at 60g activation force. Many people say the nature white is a fantastic middle ground that leans a little towards the stiffer side which sounds great to me.
Anyone have any experience/criticisms? I hear Ducky is a great brand. ILloyd use it primarily for gaming but I still do a lot of type at home.
>>55186002
Reds are quite light, blacks are pretty average weight and feel really nice.
The heavier switches such as clears, greens, zealios, etc.. suit the heavier weight because they have that tactile bump
>>55185635
Aww shit, same guys who make they keyboards I alluded to, didn't think to check if they sell caps. God amongst men anon.
Bonus points if anyone can point me to a close match on pic related? Was going to try and frankenstein these onto the keys but I'd rather not hipster out on something which is no longer made and getting scarcer by the day.
>picking cheap keyboards on AliExpress
>found a good one, fucked up ISO layout, which I actually like
>b-but muh cap support
>found another one, ANSI layout, 30% more expensive
On one hand on ANSI I can eventually change caps, on the other hand I'm not the kind of guy who would (or could) spend 50$ on keyboard caps if I'm spending less on the whole keyboard, so I don't even want to have that temptation.
what do
>>55186498
No problem dude, those keycaps look more like really old type writer stuff, not so much keyboards. Can't really help you if you want that extreme profile but there is always SA which is a little more 'retro' than traditional cherry
>>55186560
mfw I've spend thousands
Cheap mechanical keyboard with some light switches ship internationally?
>>55187441
Layout?
>>55187441
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/iso-layout/32647093778.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/ansi-layout/32653416950.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ajizz/32620275963.html
~ Hiiii ~
>>55184553
>/mkb/
oh, you named it wrong
no wonder i couldn't find it in the catalog
>>55189350
candy corn
>>55189332
Hey there mate
Thanks
![G610-Header-2[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/g54xTeY.jpg "G610-Header-2[1].jpg")
As someone who is getting their first mechanical keyboard is and looking to spend under $100, would the Logitech g610 be a good option? Having some type of volume control on the keyboard is a must for me.
>>55189697
sure
send an email whenever you feel like sending the spacebars.
Is there an online store where I can buy one of these custom-made Korean keyboards that is fully assembled and then shipped to me?
>>55189781
Will do, I should have money again the latest at the start of next month, so I'll just make sure that I've gotten your address right and send them your way then
>>55189835
Gonskeyboardworks (you lazy shit)
>>55189845
buy gons if want em for your future kids
>>55189853
You mean your wife's future children
>>55189845
>>55189853
Cool how long do I have to wait until it is finished?
>>55189874
Beats, ask the guy who runs the store.
>>55189883
Alright thanks for the help.
>>55189835
>>55189845
>>55189853
>tfw always used shitty laptop keyboards and shitty rubber dome keyboards before
>tfw the HHKB Pro 2 was the first good keyboard I ever bought
>tfw it feels fucking amazing to type on
>tfw still kinda want a gon keyboard
>>55189853
>>55189874
>>55189939
gons is great and all but it's still just cherry switches and lame side leds
i bought one of his PCBs for my qwertz 60%
i have to say it being completely programmable is pretty great, and makes my want to throw the pok3r i got in the trash.
Can you recommend a good mechanical keyboard in the 50 to 70 dollar range? I do some typing but mostly play games
>>55184553
>Budget
£100
>Location (continent at least)
UK
>Preferred switch type
n/a
>Layout
ISO (uk)
>Form factor
ten keyless
>Backlight
don't care
>>55190063
Holy shit this is why I fell in love with my terminus mini. Fully programmable layers. Pok3r in storage til I sell it for the diverge.
Quickly! Poker II or Pok3r? Also, led or no led at all?
Does anyone have any experience or opinion on the AJAZZ AK33?
It's an extremely cheapo mech keyboard that looks very appealing to me. It can be had for under $50, it's a 75%(I believe?) compact keyboard, comes in either black or blue cherry mx knockoff switches, and it has RGB lighting which is important to me.
I type a whole fucking shit ton(short stories as a hobby), but I also game equally as much. I spend at least 4+ hours a day on my keyboard, usually much much more.
My only experience has been with rubber dome keyboards, so I'm not exactly coming from a different switch or something better than what I'm used to here, my expectations and standards aren't that high as such. I'd just like to jump into the foray of mech keyboards with something cheap, isn't going to blowdicks for gaming or typing and has backlit keys.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ajazz-geeks-ak33-82-key-mechanical-keyboard
More info about the keyboard is in the above link if needed.
>>55190063
Man that's a sexy fucking PCB. Most people would go with green and some ugly shit but damn that looks fine.
>>55192813
the keycaps look like turbogarbage
>>55193104
it reflects led lighting really well, which i think is the point.
>>55191921
I've got a poker 3 and it's ok. I would get the poker 2 without LEDs if i were you.
>>55191921
Pok3r, better build quality
Also LEDs are a preference, but I prefer without
Why do laser etched keycaps have to feel like shit? They're on par with pad printed.
Is the steel series 6gv2 a good starter?
Hi, /mkb/
Rescued this keyboard from my works tech dump, what hairy switches are these?
What brand of switches is it?
Are they good? (or at least as good as any other switch that's usually found in sub 50$ keyboards)
>>55195423
>Not knowing your switches by heart
Y
GHJ
>>55195451
Do you have a link to that?
Looks like it's trying to be a cherry clone, but that's unlike every clone I've ever seen before.
>>55195493
www.aliexpress.com/item/l/32653416950.html
is this a good choice?
>>55195549
Yes
>>55195513
No idea what the fuck that is, though it seems to be some kind of cherry imitation, hence the colors will more or less correspond to the cherry switch weightings.
No idea about quality, this is the first time I'm seeing a clone of this sort.
The keycaps seem to be from the same OEM that produces all those chink board keycaps (magicforce, motospeed, etc).
It'll probably be quite ok for the price of less than 40 bucks. Look at the magicforce or the ajazz if you want something slightly more reputable.
>>55195451
I bought the AULA F2012 on Gearbest because it was well reviewed for such a cheap mech keyboard.
Yours may be the same, just different name
>>55195451
Looks like a semi mech Cherry clone. Means no mechanical switch, memebrane switches.
What's a good starter mechanical keyboard? I was thinking of finding a cheap Model M, but they all start in the 120s.
>>55195598
>>55195671
>>55195672
>Look at the magicforce or the ajazz if you want something slightly more reputable.
Fuq.
I just want an ANSI tenkeyless with passable blue switches for 40-50$.
Any suggestions?
>>55195744
magic force or tkl
>>55195753
I got my magicforce with outemu blues for less than 50 bucks on aliexpress.
>>55195753
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCdhLtxN-W8
>>55195775
Unfortunately, Magicforce is 70$ right now on Ali. And its layout isn't what I want.
>>55195789
That's not ANSI.
That's not even ISO, for fuck's sake. What were they thinking?
>http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-v2-88-key-iso-custom-mechanical-keyboard.html
Opinions on this site? Seems like the only place I can easily get a Canadian French keyboard layout.
>TFW finding a fully functional mechanical keyboard from the 90s and cleaning it off
>>55195852
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Magicforce-Smart-Mini-68-Keys-USB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Black-Blue-Switches/32607585419.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.cNcCXp&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_4_505_506_503_504_10034_10020_502_10001_10002_10017_10010_10005_10006_10011_10003_10021_10004_10022_10009_10008_10018_10019,searchweb201603_1&btsid=55a98a35-7b87-441a-b854-6fef232800ea
ah yeah, this thing isn't available anymore.
You could still get the AJAZZ, it's practically a compressed TKL
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ajazz-Geeks-AK33-Backlight-Mechaincal-Gaming-Keyboard-Alloy-82-Keys-Blue-Black-Switch-Mechaincal-Keyboard-For/32602146357.html
>>55195876
The keycaps are overpriced and suck ass, not worth it unless you absolutely need/want your special snowflake layout.
>>55195885
A good feel
1987, still works like a champ
>>55196013
The one I just got done with was an SMK switch Laser brand keyboard. Something about the old switches which have a unique feeling to them in comparison to modern keyboards.
>>55196087
This one has Blue Alps Switches and they feel really nice. The lack of a windows and |<> key is annoying though
>>55195996
B-but I need my French layout...
>>55196274
No you don't. Your language sucks and makes no sense.
No offense to you, you're cool, I just have a hate for your language because I was to learn it at school. I don't even dislike languages, I taught myself Japanese, but french grammar is the most disgusting clusterfuck I've ever encountered.
>>55196312
21 verb tenses, what can go wrong?
Sup lads.
I've been with a laptop for the past 4 years (uni) and im building a PC.
Is there any good budget mech keyboard that you could suggest? (under 80 usd)
>>55196325
Not to mention the ridiculous amount of exceptions that come with almost every aspect of grammar, and verbs having to adjusted to the gender and number. And those fucking accents.
I mean, I'd totally want to speak that language when boning my prospective french-speaking boyfriend, but fuck no that grammar is an atrocity.
>>55196366
>english
germanic languages are garbage, romantic languages master race.
>>55196492
Go Fich yourself Romancuck
>>55195852
Zhuque and Redragon are
>>55195423
please respond
Is there a better Led Blue switched keyboard for under 40$ than this?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBVH16U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2U3R73MNHPWPS
>>55196626
slider over rubber dome
>>55196645
not under 40, but under 50 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHH87CO
it's not worth saving 10 bucks for shit quality plastic case/caps with noname switches
Got my first mechanical keyboard nearly a year ago, personally I love it.
>>55196761
Why do you go with blanks without decals? Just asking.
>>55196869
That's just the photo shown on Massdrop, my keycaps are laser engraved.
>>55195852
Magicforce should be cheaper than that on Amazon if you're only looking for imitation blues. I just ordered one with Gateron reds for $63, and I know there are versions of it for about $40.
Since there's no other thread dedicated to keyboards:
Is there any laptop styled keyboard out there? I've found the small depth and flat shape of laptop keys to be very good for my typing, as my fingers get tangled between switches when I press down normal keyboards (I do 72 WPM on normal keyboard and 90 on my laptop one). Should I go with the Apple keyboard, or is there a more decent one out there?
O-rings reduce key travel distance.
Are there Cherry MX compatible keycaps with noise dampening rubber already build in that allow for the full 4mm of key travel?
Is there really no option to get a tenkeyless ISO-layout keyboard with Cherry Mx Clears? I've considered Pok3r, but I'd rather get a tenkeyless than a 60%.
WASDKeyboards had one with those specs, but the version with clears has been sold out for months with no new stock on the horizon.
>>55197877
You can always build your own
>>55197877
most stock caps suck anyway, you can get an ISO addon kit with most nicer keysets.
>Budget
$100-$200
>Location (continent at least)
GA, USA
>Preferred switch type
This is where I am stuck. Whatever feels the most satisfying
>Layout
Either
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Preferably not but won't make me miserable
>Previous/current keyboards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0GA-0002-00053 this crap
>>55198233
filco
>>55198262
Is there a particular model?
>>55198280
well, there's top print or side print
red, blue, or brown switches
>>55198294
Looking at switches, brown sounds the worst. Side or front print doesn't matter to me. I am just trying to google and all I am getting is DIATEC so I am not sure what to look for
>Budget
$100-$200
>Location
IN, USA
>Preferred switch type
Cherry MX or similar
>Layout
Either
>Form factor
Tenkeyless
>Backlight
Either or
>Previous/current keyboards
Never had a keyboard. Only laptop membrane keys.
>>55198324
they're on amazon
it's called the majestouch 2
>>55198334
filco
>>55198343
I appreciate it man.
What's the significance of the tactile bump?
>>55189743
Yeah it's great for the price. I'm seeing them for less than $90 now.
>>55198334
KBP V80, consider matias switches too. They feel better than cherry.
>>55198343
Thanks, this board looks great. Anyone have experience with the Leopold fc750?
>>55198343
>>55198294
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VKYHP4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 went with this. Hope I didn't fuck up
>>55198454
Supposed to tell you when the switch has actuated.
>>55198334
KUL ES-87
>>55184605
Fucking artisan caps ruin boards.
>>55200181
Great way to scam idiots though. I see this garbage going for like $100-$300 PER KEY on ebay and shit.
>>55200212
why are they all literally shit 13 year olds would find cool?
>>55200228
I would care more if they made decent ones. Like you know something more not cancer trash.
>>55200252
Even the more tame shit looks horrible though.
>>55200262
Thats just a mix of bad modeling and they gaymur caps getting more attention. The shitty ones do have clean molds.
>Budget
$70-120
>Location (continent at least)
burgerland
>Preferred switch type
Blue/Brown
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
Tenkeyless
>Backlight
No
>Previous/current keyboards
most of the CM Storm lineup
I've stuck with Cooler Master keyboards over the years because they've been reliable and fairly cheap. I was thinking about buying another Quickfire Rapid ($75) for work, but maybe it's time to change things up.
Also where do I get decent PBT keycaps for a good price? I don't want to wait six trillion years for Massdrop to ship, and these chink sites are pretty nondescript.
anyone getting the overcast DSA keycaps on massdrop
>>55185566
theyre not loud at all
anon is speaking out of his ass
>autists spending time and money getting their precious keyboards
>don't even use them to write a buyer's guide
>>55196462
tfw i sold one of those middle ones for $300
im glad you cucks helped me pull in 1-2k for keyboards
>>55202190
This. I'm literally using one in the office right now.
>>55202264
how do you like it anon
some people think topre is snake oil so im wondering
i really like my hhkb but im contemplating purchasing a 55g just to do cup swaps
>>55198324
>brown sounds the worst
behead yourself, my man
My Das professional 2 has had a few keys fail on me today (pressing them doesn't register)
>Budget
US150+
>Location (continent at least)
Australia
>Preferred switch type
Brown? maybe red,
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Just another thing to go wrong - right?
>Previous/current keyboards
Other than the das professional 2 that just broke me, I do a lot of my essay/report writing on my x220 thinkpad
Is a poker3 worth over a poker2? I'm not that interested in the extra programmable layer.
>>55203290
Forgot to mention, i would prefer if it had multimedia keys, which is why i didn't immediately buy the filco majestouch 2
>>55195549
gateron clears are fucking light
we're talking "blow on switch" light
otherwise the board design is good, yes
>>55197061
There are keycaps like these but you're probably better off with just a regular rubber dome
if you're still interested the profile is called "g20 stealth"
>>55202277
It's pretty damn nice. My favorite switches so far. Not heavy, but combined with the hard bottom out, I kinda understand why people say 55g Topre is fatiguing.
>>55203467
maybe its just me but i dont bottom out even with my 30g topre
55g is probably pretty nice once you stop bottoming out but w/ topre its more difficult than mx
>>55185565
>PCB mounted
>>55203577
I feel that Topre is designed to bottom out. Once in a while when I type lightly like I would on MX blues, I don't bottom out. It confuses me when that happens because I'm not sure whether the key actuated already or not.
>Budget
Less than $200
>Location (continent at least)
USA
>Preferred switch type
Currently using reds and thinking about browns but don't have any experience with them.
>Layout
ANSI
>Form factor
100%
>Backlight
Absolutely needed
>Previous/current keyboards
I have a Corsair K70 with reds and I'm pretty happy with it considering I had a scissor switch keyboard before and it doesn't look like crap like most gaymer keyboards.
Been looking at the Ducky Shine 5 and wondering if I should upgrade to browns. Need some advice /g/
>>55203774
Why do you think you want browns? What do you look for in a switch?
>>55201941
I got the granite set from massdrop and they were crap. Larger keys bent or twisted.
>>55203807
Reds just feel so unresponsive to me, I feel like having some tactile feedback without the clicks of blues that might get obnoxious after a while would be the best choice.
>>55197889
I probably could, but I don't know where to start, and I'd rather buy it prebuilt. Is there any place that builds custom keyboards like that though?
>>55197990
I have several sets of ISO keycaps already, I'm looking for the board itself with Clear switches.
>>55203880
Go for clears then.
>>55203929
The problem with clears is that they seem to be rarer than other switches, at least from the keyboards I've seen.
>>55203962
They definitely are. I'm the anon from >>55197877 and I just received an email from WASDkeyboards that they plan to have the ISO boards with Clears back in Sept/Oct. Which I assume would mean they would be getting ANSI layout back in stock as well.
>>55203293
Don't ignore me
>>55204047
Read up the thread, someone already asked the exact same question and got some replies.
>>55204047
Top snek
Best 100% keyboard with media keys?
>>55204047
pok3r because where can you even buy a poker 2 these days
>>55204153
Get a programmable keypad and a tenkeyless instead.
>>55204154
Aliexpress has all of them and cheaper, 35€ less for the 3.
>>55191493
Filco boards are good although they are a bit over your budget. But not buy much
http://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?sr=&sg=U&man=Filco&ss=de&rtv=100
>>55189835
You can get people from the keyboard community to assemble them for you for a cost. You can get the board materials from winkeyless.kr or gonskeyboardworks.com
>>55191921
Pok3r
>>55196115
How did you type them then
>>55204186
I didn't consider a separate keypad, what would be the advantages of this?
Shamefully i play a lot of mil-sim stuff where you need lots of buttons for different communication channels etc
wouldn't it just be more expensive?
thanks for the help
How's your experience with keycaps from Aliexpress? There doesn't seem to be an alternative way to get Miami caps.
>>55204608
>wouldn't it just be more expensive?
Yes.
However the one I have is programmable in two layers, so I have a regular numpad on one layer and macros and media keys and stuff on another layer.
Also, I like having it off to the left instead, so I can have my mouse closer to my keyboard.
>>55204612
I ordered a set of blank white PBT's, and they are great.
The site seems super shady I agree, but it's worked without problems for me.
>>55205072
Nice, even known keyboards brands are much cheaper there than on Amazon.
>>55205299
It's similar to amazon, in that there are different vendors, btw. It's not just one big webshop, it's a conglomerate of different webshops - so I can only speak on authority of the one I bought from, which I don't remember the name of.
>>55201363
Just search around for vortex keycaps. This was just the first one that I sawded.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331886284513?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
>>55205045
Shit man, that's fucking neato.
I always wanted to do a DIY keyboard project, but a keypad like that is a much better idea than a full keyboard.
Thanks for inspiration, anon!
>>55205072
>The site seems super shady
You must have never been to >>>/g/csg/.
It's on par with Ebay, but way more Asian. Nothing to be afraid of if you're careful. There's always buyer protection.
>>55197175
small bump
Help, /g/
I'm on a non-standard bottom row (Strafe RGB) and I just want backlit side printed keycaps. Been searching for a while, but ever set I see is for standard bottom row. Maybe one of you anons can point me in the right direction?
Also, Strafe RGB because I won it in a raffle.
Feels good man
>>55205769
Yeah I know, just saying that it SEEMS shady.
>>55206065
nope, get a different keyboard if you want nice caps
>>55206065
You're shit outta luck. Get a keyboard with a standard layout. Nobody makes backlit keycaps for non-standard, and they sure as fuck don't make them frontprinted.
Why there's no Topre keycap market?
>>55206065
You know what strafe means in german? It's what you got.
>>55206389
kek
>Budget
150 EUR/CHF
>Location (continent at least)
Switzerland
>Preferred switch type
Red/Black
>Layout
UK qwerty full keyboard
>Form factor
Full
>Backlight
Don't mind
>Previous/current keyboards
Corsair K95
I'm after a basic looking (one might say minimalist) keyboard without gimmicks, so I can customise the keycaps easily without farting around looking for corsair compatible spacebars.
Has anyone had any rusting issues with the pok3r keyboard? I've heard of it being a problem for some people and it's putting me off buying one.
Cheers.
Bought an f107
OH GOD I WANT IT SO BAD
THE PRETTY LIGHTS
REEE
>>55207918
nope, but the paint flaked off parts of mine. I've been wanting to strip the paint off and go with a bare metal finish, but haven't figured out the best product.
>>55207918
Currently torn between the poker 2 and 3 because of this price is nearly the same on aliexpress...
>>55207918
haven't had any issue with mine yet
>>55208225
Would you recommend it even with the paint chipping off? Is it worth £100?
>>55208345
definitely would. it's a nice 60% board with good quality pbt caps and electronics. mine has clears, and aside from the small flaking i've had no issues.
>>55203880
Get matias quiet click
>>55208380
Should I get clears or browns? Are clears just heavier browns?
>>55208490
definitely clears, i've got both and the browns barely feel tactile at all in comparison. the clears have both a stronger bump and are heavier.
also a lot harder to find so better for resale down the road.
>>55184553
>/mkb/
why tho
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32539571486.html?aff_click_id=94ab9a830ed34e9a86c325d084bfb19c-1452564809063-07337-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=y
Is this legit?
>>55210492
hmmm.. never seen a keyboard like this before. probably has chinese switches
>>55208089
congrats, you got yourself the best switch (excluding beamspring)
>>55210632
Sry
http://de.aliexpress.com/item/white-case-Vortex-POKER3-metal-case-KBC-poker-3-pok3r-programmable-mechanical-keyboard-cherry-mx-switch/32539571486.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_4_10017_10040,searchweb201603_11&btsid=5249e8ce-b154-4fef-ad49-6bf949c90438
>>55204186
I WANT THOSE BLANKS, GIVE THEM TO ME
>>55210772
I bought them from http://www.ukkeycaps.co.uk/
Seems like their site is gone until 26th June
Is a novatouch decent for the price? Really want to try a Topre board but the HHKB and the Realforce are kinda expensive. The key caps look like shit but I'll switch them out anyway.
i got a poker 2 but i havent used the programmable functionality once
whats the best wireless 60% keyboard besides modded hhkb
>>55186002
Regarding Ducky my Ducky Shine 3 has mostly dead LEDs that I am in the process of replacing right now. Besides the LEDs dying after a few years its solid overall. The PCB is great as it labels keys and polarity.
>>55210492
Of course. This seller is well trusted. I bought the same keyboard from him. It's fine.
Want recommendations for next keyboard:
>$150-200
>Canada
>Clear switches
>Layout: Whatever white people in NA use
>Form Factor: 60%
>Baclight: Undecided
>Previous KB: Das Ultimate 4 (blues)
Am I stuck with WASD Keyboards?
>>55211979
pok3r or kbp v60
>>55207889
Hol der es Ducky uf digitec
>>55208197
I own, it's okay. I'd be mad if I payed for this but it was a gift.
What would be good switch choice for a numpad like picrelated? I have no idea, choose for me. (probably nothing clicky, though)
Also, what's a good place to buy switches in low quantities, say less than 25?
AliExpress seems pretty good, since they have lots of brands (not sure I want to pay for Cherry brand name) and ship to me for free.
>>55184644
Do they though?
>>55212977
Do they what?
>>55212977
Was meant for
>>55200181
>>55212977
Yes. It looks horrible.
>>55213079
Oh, then my answer is yes. Most look cheesy akin to aftermarket body kits on a Honda Civic.
>>55213122
While I don't think mine look so bad I do agree that most artisan caps look horrendous. Odd choice of colors, designs, perceived material finish, etc.
>>55213500
>Keyboard Fried Chicken!
It's ISO layout though...
>>55213579
>ISO layout
it's JIS layout
>>55213588
FSCK you're right
Still want it though.
Did somebody say meme artisans?
Also
>tfw massdrop shipped 2 keysets on the same day
>>55214868
Oh fuck me I cannot into resizing.
>>55214879
can't into good taste either
I have just bought a tkl filco majestouch 2 with blues , but my friend who knows about mkb's has started shitting all over me for it, saying its a terrible keyboard, low quality chinese shit. Is this true? He has a topre and told me to get that.
>>55215229
Filco is good (if a little overpriced)
Topre is a meme "switch" for faggots.
>>55215229
Tell him to fuck off. Filco's are good. This is just a case of "My purchase is better than yours"
What is he using?
>>55215229
>He has a topre and told me to get that.
The meme life chose him.
>>55215284
https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=topre_keyboards,rftenkeyless&pid=rf_se1700
This apparently.
I've heard topre are a premium mkb brand, but I don't know much about them. Apparently my filco with blues on will be "straining after 10 minutes of typing"... He is kind of a faggot to be honest. He once lectured me how I should use a CRT.
>>55215334
To be honest I really enjoy the safety of typing on blues, but I am finding it quite tiring. I'd like something that has a little more softness to the touch. But reds are just too light for me, that no feedback fucks me up I think.
I'm in Tokyo in August. I wonder if I can get keyboards on the cheap. Topre etc.
>>55215334
Topre is premium in the sense that it's expensive. It's still just a type of switch though, it's personal preference.
Unless you have super wimpy hands blues shouldn't be straining, worst case you'll get used to it.
Plus if you like the click of blues, tropre isn't like that at all.
>>55215397
>Plus if you like the click of blues, tropre isn't like that at all.
What would be similar to the topre feel? I often see people using classic looking keyboards. That sorta stuff?
>>55215334
topre rubberholics will say anything to justify their 200 dollar domes.
if you really want to make them mad, show how much solid steel model Fs have side by side with topre's capacitive boards and "springs".
Now's the time to get a WASD CODE Pok3r.
>>55215412
I don't think there are any traditional switches that compare to it, because by my understanding, the tension gives out at the top of the switch rather than at the bottom like most switches.
I have seen them compared to high quality membrane boards, but I don't honestly know.
>>55215267
>>55215300
>>55215496
Anti-Toprefags are just as bad as Toprefags.
>>55215496
>show how much solid steel model Fs have side by side with topre's capacitive boards and "springs"
i don't know why you think that means anything
part of why the HHKB is so nice is because of the completely ABS switch mounting
>>55202238
TFW you 3'd print keycaps
>>55215559
I don't deny this.
Now that everyone has Pulse I don't really want my set anymore. Loved it when I had one of like 300 sets in the world but now there's like 3000 people with Pulse.
SP really ruined this set by allowing it to be ran again.
>>55217087
should have joined this one
only about 150 joined and it just barely made moq
want to sell that pulse set since it's not special enough?
>>55217087
>>55217087
"i only want things that other people don't have"
why don't you buy things you like rather than exclusivity?
did you collect beanie babies too?
>>55217195
he's like the idiots that drop 1000 on an industrial ssk or japanese topre because they're so "different"
>>55214868
did ur miami already come in?
im still waiting for mine
>>55217544
I'm about to stick a Noppoo Lolita with reds/Miami on eBay if you're really impatient
>>55217219
why do you say japanese topre like theres any other nationality of topre out there
topre is good
industrial ssks are just meme'd ssks
big diff
Anyone here with Tai-Hao keycaps?
How are they compared to standard ABS keycaps?
>>55210216
I was stoned
>>55217773
fair enough
>>55217781
I spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what the fuck the g meant.
mfw next day I realized it stood for general
Topre standard vs Topre silent feel?
>>55217741
they're just memed up rubber domes
>>55215534
>high quality rubber dome
Really, really high quality. Only the space bar is stabilized on the HHKB, and I can still press down every key without binding them, even on the edge.
The only keyboard that can do the same is my Model M.
M8s. I have never used a mechanical keyboard before and I'd a one that makes clicky sounds when pressed and preferably under 70$ and available on Amazon US
>>55217876
>and I can still press down every key without binding them, even on the edge.
uh yeah
thats because they are stabilized under the switch cover
sold a Penumbra set for $450 today
I picked it up for $130
>>55217838
youve never even tried one anon
could you take your shitposting to geekhack or something
>>55212820
bumpo
>>55215533
Whats the difference
>>55190067
if you can make the $5 stretch, the tada68 is legendary for the price.
https://www.originativeco.com/products/tada68
>>55192813
>>55219084
Just go for the tada68
it might be more expensive, but the value is much, much higher
>>55218006
>meme shiny keycaps
>$450
How did you pull that off?
