Shouldn't your physical interface with the computer be nice? editionprevious: >>100108901
1st for USB-C split connection.
FYI: if you have a chance to go to a local meetup, do it. Especially if there's booze. Hookups at keyboard meetups are legendary. Keyboard hobbyists have a very refined sensuality and amazingly dexterous fingers
Splits are kind of low status because they out you as a data entry monkey
>>100181760I'll let you have wax, but polishing is aesthetic. "care" and "maintenance" are in this case ideological categories being wrongly applied to make it morally acceptable—if you could think of polishing as simply "making it extra shiny", you'd call it gay. Or you'd trust your gut and you wouldn't, which is the point—you accept fussing for aesthetics as grown-up in some instances, not others. The thinking is slightly confused because you refuse to accept aesthetics as something real, and try instead to make moral arguments free of aesthetics. I am not asking you to accept gay keyboards as good—don't distrust your judgements. But give up the ideological framework laid over it, because that framework makes your argument only seem better-reasoned, while it is actually more easily discarded.
>>100181983I think I understand where you're coming from. Why is the pursuit of aesthetics acceptable in some contexts but not others? Why must the stainless steel appliances be free of fingerprints but the keyboard cannot sound appealing? Really it all boils down to the fact that I'm and asshole and I'm right and everyone else is wrong.
>>100181889was thinking the same but for a numpad
Bouta make a monstrosity
>>100182227Not quite true because lots of people just have one by default and a few others (like me) use them for alt codes, the assumption isn't safe
>>100182315The perfect springs when you have fists for fingers
>>100182355t. bitch fingers
>>100181717take the clear pill
>>100182510Why
>>100181766Desperate troon claws typed this post
>>100182907Desperate for what?
>>100182510I only have one but I like it. might get 100 more
>>100181717i bought a cheap teknet mech board and the keys dont click much anymore. the W lost its click after a few days lmfao. next time im going to buy a decent one however ive started to use a controller more and i tell thee summit, using a controller is less achy on the arms.
>>100183362>desperate for whatto show some bloke how dexterous his man hands aren’t
>>100181750oooh, looks funky, whats that for?
>>100184938Those are the PCBs I designed for dactyls.
>>100176843Thread died before I could respond, but MX is perfectly fine as are Blues, I just like other clicky switches more, but Blues are still perfectly serviceable.
>>100181717I also have some MT3 Susuwatari in my Q6 Max right now, just got the caps the other day actually.
>>100184968looks cool, gives pff tranny vibes though. its that lgbluetranny colour
>>100185521trannies invented that color of blue after allretard
Anime girl deskmats are full of SOVLWhere do I buy one?
>>100182315Lol, I have made this ridiculous mistake 5 years ago. It will not end well, you have wasted your money and these springs will find new home in a trash bin.
>>100185618Aliexpress, they are cheap for americunts.
My keyboard started sometimes double-typing a key (apparently it's called chattering). I installed a program to detect it and stop that from happening, but I don't really feel comfortable having a keylogger runningAny other way to fix it? Do I just need to clean it?
>>100186553Desolder it and clean it, lube at while you are at it too if possible
>>100186553If your board supports QMK you can just increase the debounce time. If not then either try cleaning or replace the offending switch.
>>100186570It's like 5 different keys that all started doing it at the same time
>>100186553Is it a mechanical keyboard? If so, just desolder and replace the switch, maybe with a key that you never ever use, like Insert or Scroll Lock. If it's a membrane board, you're kinda fucked. Could be a bad trace, which you can potentially fix
>>100186576Random or is it all along one row or column?
>>100186578It's always the same keys but spread all over the place, I've seen it happen with I, M, W, Y (German keyboard so that's in the place of Z), and L>>100186577Yeah it's a mechanical. I guess I'll look up how to desolder and order some new switches too
>>100186588If you're a newbie to desoldering, get a pump like https://www.amazon.com/EDSYN-The-Original-Deluxe-SOLDAPULLT/dp/B006GOKVKI/, some leaded solder (if your keyboard was soldered by an OEM, it's likely using non-leaded solder which is a bitch to remove, so you mix it with leaded solder to make it easier), and a cheap iron like a Pinecil or something.
>>100185684i wouldn't put them on my alphas naturally but its quite satisfying to hit a heavy enter key, i also put em on my capslock and esc key and my other modifiers/f keys are heavier than standard but i cant remember what now maybe 100 or something i only did it for a goof but liked it so kept it that way.
>>100186606> if your keyboard was soldered by an OEM, it's likely using non-leaded solder which is a bitch to removeok that's why it was so annoying to desolder, I wondered about that
>>100186588> I guess I'll look up how to desolder and order some new switches toobe careful, I tried doing this and ended up spending over $1000, got sucked into the "hobby"
I'm looking for a 75% or higher keyboard that could replicate the feeling of an old Thinkpad Laptop keyboard: compact low profile layout with barely any spacing between the keycaps. I'm willing to compromise and I'd prioritize the lack of spacing above all else. I've read around and heard of these:Kalih Chocs, 96keys, RS96, Duck lightsaver, zz96, GSX96, mehkee96, welfare96, YMD96. I'm not particularly knowledgeable on keyboards so if anyone here could potentially suggest some switches or keycaps, or whatever else contributes to replicating an old Thinkpad Laptop I'd be extremely grateful.
>>100188520tex shinobi and put really short travel switches in it
What can I get for $100?
>>100189755You can get some great stuff for $100. e.g. a nice set of keycaps
>>100189852So what you're telling me is that there's no worthwhile board I could get for $100?
>>100189885Keep an eye out for Cycle8 but I think it will be a bit over $100
>>100189885I don't know, maybe. $100 is poverty budget. Keychron V series (plastic) is the standard sort of thing in that range. Youtubers are hyping Rainy75, which is full aluminum for 100ish. Maybe that'll be good, I don't know.
>buy tester68>battery last a fucking week, holy chink engineering>battery mod it, slap a 2000mah cell in>now it can't wake up from sleep modeHoly chink engineering
i bought the MOD007B PC Tokyo recently and its really nice :3
What's the closest experience you can get to a classic beam spring terminal keyboard? Besides getting vintage gear obviously
>>100190714have sex
>>100190725I did back in 96 and that bitch took me for everything I had
>>100190748get a vasectomy
>>100190879>>100190725stop posting
>>100190725>>100190748>>100190879>>100191093all me btw
gonna build my self a new keyboard, looking for opinions on my layout.
>>100191123fuck off
>>100191315>hes using the sexless font
Based?
>>100191431no
>>100191431I've seen something like this in the meetup I went to, still don't understand it, shat's the use of this?
neeb a new keyboarddas keyboard 4 professional (mx browns) any good for lasting me 8+ years? build quality? QC? gay?
>>100192660my das keyboard 4 lasted me exactly 8 years before two of the mx browns started dropping actuations, then I opened it up and replaced them with new mx browns—good as new.>build qualityplastic bottom housing on mine, but compared to all the other plastic pieces of shit at the nearby conputer store (corsair, redragon, logitech, etc) it feels more solid and sounds better than 98% (the most expensive razer felt ok. I went in the other day and clicked the keys on all of them)keycaps are ass, replace with good thick pbt caps immediately and it's like an upgrade. (maybe they've changed caps since then, or that version is different, but mine were flimsy and sounded bad)>QCidk I only have one>gay?costar stabs so yeah, somewhat
>>100192836thanks brother, just ordered it.
>>100192958Oh no... I wasn't endorsing it. But I guess the facts are the factsDon't forget to replace the caps. And if you're a solder master be sure to spring swap and lube those browns after a while (I never did because I was a noob, but you should). Good luck making the costar stabs suck less
>>100193136your build quality endorsement was enough to sell it to me and it's the only one currently available to that isn't gaymen shit that has everything I need.>Don't forget to replace the caps.that's the plan, ducky PBTs.
>>100190714If you want beam springs, there's those new Model F keyboards. Heard they're not living up to expectations though. As far as modern switches go, I dunno, what's the clicky switch everyone's going for these days? Box Navy?
>>100193391>what's the clicky switch everyone's going for these days?lubed anal cum dildo greens
>>100193391If you don't mind the Zeal Tax™, clickiez are actually pretty nice.
>>100193391>If you want beam springs, there's those new Model F keyboardsthey are really shit>As far as modern switches go, I dunno, what's the clicky switch everyone's going for these days? Box Navy?box noble yellows (box pink, with box white springs), gateron melodic, tkc blackberry, zeal clickiez (way too tactile for my tastes)
>>100193391Loga Chathai is so good and they are cheapDon't know if they ship internationally
>>100181717Does have a nice low-profile keyboard?I'm looking for a keyboard for programming and a bit of gaming, I like my Thinkpad's keyboard, but getting the standalone model feels a bit trashy.
>>100193240You're not going to believe me but I also have ducky pbt caps. weird coincidenceThey're good, but keebox shenpo are a bit nicer and thicker—those are my new favorite. But they don't do WoB, nor OEM profile. Ducky caps are quite a lot better than the stock daskeyboard caps. I'm not sure if there are thicker OEM options, but I haven't looked around to find out either.
>>100193636monokei systems preorder. monokei have good reputation, price is reasonable, I am optimistic it will be goodhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XCBcTsST-xA
>>100194297I've tried this one on the recent meetup, this one is nice
>>100194297>Volume knob>Key indentsLooks really promising.>pre-orderI won't be their guinea pig, but thanks anyway.
>>100191203How often do you use Caps lock? I have mine set to fn and fn+shift as Caps lock.
>>100189755What do you want?
I can't understand how people can type on linears. Are you a gaymer in denial? Do you hammer your keys to the fucking bottom like a chimp?
is FILCO still the GOAT?
>>100195768no
>>100189755keychron v6
does anyone have experience with wooden keycaps?I'm building a keyboard for work (woodwork + CAD) and I love the look of them, but I'd imagine they have drawbacks compared to standard PBT
>>100195864I imagine they would be quite heavy. You'd probably want switches with heavier springs to compensate. I'd definitely lube too since there's a greater chance that a cap may be unbalanced and thus have an off-center press force. What wood are you going to be using?
>>100195851I'd argue the K2 Pro is better value for the money
>>100189961i own a v1it's perfectly fine and you are retardedi would never want to buy a metal keyboard
>>100195831what switches is that and where can i learn more about symbolics hardware
>>100196005>it's perfectly fineNever said it wasn't. Fool.
>>100195966Rosewood or walnut, medium dark brownish hue with a black case should look nice.I guess I should just buy a couple wood keys first and test them on my home keyboard (cherry mx clear switches)is there a switch that would function the same as clears but with more actuating force to compensate for the weight?Also in general am I a retard for risking $250 on aliexpress keycaps? will I get pranked?
>>100195721bottoming out feels satisfying tho
>>100195721>I can't understand how people can type on linearsI use my hands>Are you a gaymer in denial?No>Do you hammer your keys to the fucking bottom like a chimp?Occasionally
>>100196048saying its poverty tier implies its a budget compromise when in reality it's way past the point of diminishing returns
>>100196276>past the point of diminishing returnsThis describes literally everything even an inch beyond poverty living. There are diminishing returns past the bare minimum of anything. To even think in these terms is a poverty mindset. $100 is not a lot of money these days. Luckily there are some good budget boards now; but you're not gonna have a wealth of choice. What you get is a decent plastic keyboard. Not bad, nothing to get excited about either.
>>100196276Reddit brained consoomers will call $150 entry level budget
>>100197958$150 is entry level budget.
I bought the Akko Tokyo World Tour ACR59 keyboard and never looked back!I didn't even ONCE look back and wonder what it would be like to have gotten a different keyboard. Not a single regret. This thing is fucking BEAUTIFUL. I have it running a sweet sakura pink with the see through keycap replacements and it is a fucking dream of a keyboard.It's not loud, it's not extrmely muted but it is satisfying af to type with and play with. Granted most of my gaming is done with a xbox elite 2 controller and the only thing to complain about is the lack of arrow keys so I can't play maplestory out of the box, but that's not a big deal at all as I play better games with my godly rig.This keyboard is fucking magnificent and the little Mt.Fuji scene on my spacebar is always such a joy to look at. I have never taken better care of anything and it would shatter me to let it get dirty, ever. I love this little invention and I even got it on sale when it was like 30% off during Christmas.Fucking amazing keyboard and it even came with some extra switches which I haven't used (I got the Akko Air switches).Perfect keyboard for me and it fits on my monitor's stand/feet so I can just clear my desk up when I need to eat or whatever.
>>100198676
>>100198965dark room with blacked out curtains and the lighting from the kb is peak kinoik you're just trolling but this company makes some solid stuff, if my purchases are anything to go by
Anyone into carpalx and other alternative layouts? Currently using it and I'm writing at the speed of retardation.How long does it take to adapt and is there anything better?
I dropped $400 on a grade A refurbished T480. A 6 year old Thinkpad. You can buy B grade T480s for half that. I just wanted the plastic to look close to brand new as possible. I'm just the type of person that has to spoil themselves, you know what rich folks are like.I can upgrade everything on it except the processor and board and I can repaste as needed. The keyboard is good, but I can frankenmod in a much older keyboard with deeper travel.Is it worth it for the keyboard if all you want is good typing experience or have I gone off the deep end and into something too niche?
>>100199084YOLO, don't settle for less just because you don't think you deserve to treat yourself. You can't win in every department of life, so you might as well accept that and enjoy where and when you can because chances are, someone WILL jew you out of something you feel you are entitled to, so just try and get the best deal you feel is worth your hard earned cash.Fuck what anyone else thinks unless they can give you what you want for what you were willing to part with anyways.
What's gay and what's not in this hobby?
>>100200614>gayrow stagger>not gaysplit
>>100200614>gayyour keyboard>not gaymy keyboard
>>100200653
>>100200614>gayclickies, linears, low spring weights, saying "keeb", buying more than one keyboard per setup/workstation, spending more than the cost of a 3060 on a keyboard, getting a smaller than 75/TKL keyboard>not gaybuying a keyboard, liking it, then forgetting about this gay-ass hobby aside from the occasional /mkg/ shitpost
What is the cheapest keyboard that 'just werks'? I'm looking for something at or between 60% – 80% form factor. Primary use will be for general typing and web browsing/navigation. I do not plan to use it for gaming. What is the cheapest keyboard I can buy that won't crap out on me? 100 CAD or less, reliability top priority. Prefer to buy on Aliexpress, Amazon, or Ebay. Features that are appreciated, but not required:>wireless >media controls >programmability Please let me know if this would be better answered on /csg/. Thank you.
Hello anons. I made a bet with a friend. I’m looking to build the most expensive functional 60% keyboard possible. And I really do mean the most expensive. >just make it out of goldSTFU. It has to be functional. I’ve been using slightly modded prebuilt till now, here’s what I use ATM. give me some advice. And I literally do mean it. Price is not a concern whatsoever. Go fucking batshit crazy. If u suggest Smth that’s like 700-900 dollars I’m gonna ignore u.
>>100201264wowcoolposthitenteragain
>>100201279Suck me off lmfao
>>100201264Get whatever board with neon green alps.
>>100201311Okay. What else? I heard shit about foam padding and whatnot. Also, wouldn’t those limited sell funky boards with dials and knobs and shit be better?
>>100201325Make it a keycult if you're looking for a scam overpriced board. Not sure if they're even still operating though kek.
>>100195991yea but that's not the one I bought so v6 has to be better
>>100201325Don't forget your artisan keycaps, heres a spacebar.https://www.ebay.com/itm/196276105597
>>100201406Oh shit nice. I like that it isn’t a bumpy mess, I can actually use this. Wouldn’t it stain and fade tho?>>100201334Don’t want a scam, just genuine high quality stuff
>>100201228https://keyboards.justbuythisthing.com/?bluetooth=true&form-factor=80%25&form-factor=75%25&form-factor=70%25&form-factor=65%25&form-factor=60%25Take your pick of the 6-7 options.
>>100181717W-what does the red buttan do
>>100201454They’re all so cheap. They don’t feel artisan or high quality
>>100184968That's a sick finish you gave it, is it just paint?
I'm obsessed with keyboards.
>>100201504Hot glue it
>>100201481keychron boards are high quality, i've bought multiple for myself/other people and they've all been great so farif you wanna get scammed by some "artisan" on etsy or any of its retarded keyboard-specific equivalents then be my guest
>>100201491Nope, that's just how the filament is. Depending on the angle its viewed you get either a blue or purple glitter effect.
keyboards
Anyone know of a keyboard that has just a fuckhuge shell so I can put a tiny computer in it?I want to make a modern word processor So I need basically a decent enough mechanical keyboard but with a chassis large enough for me to put some sbc inside and route external vga, usb and ideally a floppy drive though that’s not vital.
>>100204161you could 3d print a spacer with the ports you want to go between the top and bottom part of any keyboard case
>>100201264>60%Gonna be pretty pricey.
>>100204249this is a bargain for being who they tell you you truly are
Which mechanical keyboard comes with an arm computer inside it?
>>100204292macbook
any recs for a 65% with a 1.1in screen and knob? gmk87 and epomaker shadow s seem about right but they are TKL, and i would really prefer 65%, but willing to settle for 75%... via would be nice too
>>100181717what keycap set is that
>>100205186Pretty shit keyboard honestly
>>100205401If you're willing to forgo the screen, check out keychron q1 pro/max
>>100205401>1.1in screenStop being gay
Split keyboard owners: has your ergonomic layout "ruined" regular keyboards for you? Do you type slower on them, or experience more pain on them since making the switch?
>>100207345I rarely ever type on row staggered boards anymore. I can still type at a decent WPM on them though. I've been using split boards in one form or another for 10 years now and I don't intend to switch back.
>>100207345Glove80 supremacist here>has your ergonomic layout "ruined" regular keyboards for you?I will never use regular keyboard for more than 30+ minutes of programmingDo you type slower on them, or experience more pain on them since making the switch?I experience pain because there are no thumb clusters which are the best thing ever for programming
>>100207072but i want to put a gif of my sexy lolis to goon to on it
>>100207345i used mistels split 60% and really liked it. i might buy the newer bluetooth version to use with my legion go.
why are there so many sites that have tons of keycaps for sale but don't allow you to filter them by profile? it's maddening.
>>100181766Ha gay
>>100201264>It has to be functionalCNC'd palladium case for a wooting 60he with gateron jade and a set of doubleshot milled/printed palladium/plastic keycapsalternative keycaps: write the key legend on some tape and stick it on an artisan cap
I'm undecided whether to go for a Keychron K3 or K2. The K3 is basically a low profile version of the K2 from what I can tell.
>>100214084Changed my mind, screw Keychron.I might go for a Nuphy Air75 later.
I'm currently debating between an Apex 5 or HyperX Alloy Origins. Or something similar with on board memory built as well. Must be no more than $100usd. Currently have a Drakken Technologies Prothero Spektrum I got a few years ago when they came out, with Kailh browns. I like they way they feel. I don't use my kb for gaming, I use picrel. But I like to shitpost. Will I notice a huge difference going from browns to blues?
>>100214815PS....I'm a filthy phone poster atm. Apologies sir's.
>>100200653>>100200704https://youtu.be/6OWRQOPa7HQ?si=E8pb5JplA7G-os3u
>>100201264Please show your battlestation.
>>100214815>I use picrelI clearly am a retarded phone poster. Picrel I use for gaming. KB is for shit posting.tl;dr will I notice a huge difference between brown and blue switches for shit posting?
>"le clickies bad" while crying about nukeyboard lingo/hobbyplebbitfag go back, you have the most nukeyboard trend taste
how autistic is my layout?
>>100214378what was your reasoning?
>>100217844Clickies are great. Just that most of the top tier ones are on vintage boards so it makes it less accessible to some people.I'm gonna try Melodics soon and hope they're better than Clickiez
>>100218559Extremely. Congratulations anon.
>>100219568Would be amazing if there were a way to contain a buckling spring mechanism inside an MX-style form factor
>>100219568Alps are nice but definitely overhyped>>100221315I just struggle to see how it would come even remotely close to the feel, let alone sound.
>>100214815Bueller? Bueller?
how to mod razer orochi v2 to make it more quiet?is it possible without any soldering switches shit?like just shove a bit of toilet paper in there
>>100183362He didnt even deny being a troon.
>>100181766I don't give a shit about hookersI just want to touch some real expensive shits so I can decide for myself if it worth it or not
>>100191431very promisinghaving stuff you can customize to your hand is fantastic.switches and pcb's should come in at least 3 or 4 sizes.
>>100189755A bunch of shit, depends on what you want.https://keyboards.justbuythisthing.com/
I love my alumaze <3.I like the heft of the aluminum.The plastic of the switches is more noticeable now.The keys kind of shake around, is there anything to keep the overall switch+keycap more stable?Or am I going to have to invest in 100 percent aluminum switches to prevent keycap wobble?>>100201656very cool.when I have time I will look into printing something like this out.
>>100215064Probably minimal difference.The audio feedback versus silent tactile feedback might contribute to perceived difference.Blue's are fun cause of the extra click, but I prefer to have the quiet.
>>100191431Yes, this is the future.At some point there will be an actuator that sizes up your hand, or keeps a constant force feed back on your finger location, or moves with the finger. Cyborg has these keypads, but they require too much adjustment, like I said, eventually you will have some sort of tactile spring+servo mechanism that will keep it in balance automatically.
>>100189755These are the two I'm currently considering >>100214815Also, chkd digits
Anyone have a set of these? I want more pictures to look at https://www.amazon.com/REDQIN-Profile-Translucent-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B0CQ4H1MBV
>>100189852Its crazy how expensive keycaps is
>>100223088Retarded argumentTroon is used like the word retard on here, it's just a word that is thrown around a lot and holds no real value other than insulting the person you are writing to
>>100181717where do y'all buy keycaps that aren't cherry profile and high quality with good themes?
>>100228465
>>100228465What is it?
>>100228744No idea, just thought it looked neat.
My 5 year old K95 keyboard must be on the way out. #1 click has a very loud spring squeak sound. Is there a easy bandaid to fix this WIHTOUT desoldering?
>>100229421Why not just desolder and replace the switch?
>>100229449I'm going to be replacing the kayboard within 2 weeks. I just need a simple fix until then.
Frens, does anyone make a 96% mech kb with brown or blue switches for around $100? They all seem to be reds :(
>>100230089what is that like a 1800 layout? why just not a 1800
>>100215064>>100225333yall 2 funny
is the wooting fullsize keyboard good?
>>100230810I got one, it's alright. Only linear switches I don't mind. Its software is relatively lightweight if you want to download it compared to other gamer shit like razer/logitech, which are total messes. I think you can also choose to customize it in your browser whenever you want instead of downloading the software.
>>100214815Get a Keychron V6, gaming keyboards are garbage
>>100230995I'm looking at the V4 or V5 with brown or blue switches actually. I'm considering the 96% pill >>100230089
>>100225303You hate wobble?Then try ball bearing switch from kbdfans
keebies
CXA bump
>interested in MTNU keycaps from their profile and purportedly being made purely out of PBT>not available anywhere>manufactured by GMK so guaranteed to have some QC issues (verified with)Come on nigga, it's just a sea of Cherry profile shit with tranny colors out here.
Cheap no frills full size board for typing? Don't give a fuck about leds, dislike wireless.
>>100235977Time to go DCS then
>have nice ortho split keyboard (lily58) with boba u4s>it's great until one of the microcontrollers breaks>would need to buy new microcontrollers and solder spring pin headers to new ones to fix it>can't be arsed>go back to using previous 60%at this rate, once that one breaks I'll just buy some shitty microsoft or logitech keyboard and be happy with it
>>100235977There are some sets on novelkeys right now. That keycap groupbuy tracking site also has a filter for MTNU.https://keycaplendar.firebaseapp.com/
what is the most obnoxious keyboard that will guarantee that someone will call you a faggot for owning?
>>100236695keychron c2 pro
>>100239645Mine
>>100239645any 40% alice custom
>>100238862>one of the microcontrollers breaksnigga what you doing to that board
QUESTION FOR KEYBOARDERSwhere can i find a mechanical keyboard WITHOUT these two attributes:>loud click clack>sensitive keys that press too easily
>>100243424One that you can just buy straight up? A Realforce or a Leopold or something with silent switches if they're available.Or you can just get any hotswap board and put silent switches in it yourself.
>>100243424>>100243520Oh, and do you mean they actuate too easily like at the top of the key press or the key press itself is too light? Because then you'll want to look at some silent switches with heavier springs in them.
>>100243537the one i have currently is driving me crazy because if i slightly rest my hand on any key it presses. it's also a pain when typing because mistakes are more likely to turn into ewartikhjwajerhtewat garbage
>>100243631So you meant they're too light then. I don't know if I'd like to recommend heavy switches straight up since I don't know just how light the ones you're using are since then it might be a huge disparity and be annoying and uncomfortable for another reason. What board are you currently using if you know?
Why are people so into linear switches?
>>100244142They're not my favorite but I can kinda see the appeal, bottoming out can be fun. Still a bit monotonous for me personally, tactile feedback is just great.
>>100181717Can you wash mechanical keyboards in the dishwasher or washing machine?
>>100243424Sounds like you need some brown switches bruh.Fellow anons, I want to upgrade from Kailh browns (standard). I'm considering three options, please advice.1. Gateron G Pro 3.0 Switch (blue)2. Kailh Speed Pro Heavy (navy)
>>100244212Ofc. No different than drilling a hole in an iphone to access the hidden headphone jack.
>>100244637What's your third option?Anyway, those Gateron switches will have roughly the same tactility and bottom out force as the Kailh browns, probably a bit lighter. The tactility is also at a later time in the key press.Those Speed Pro Heavy Navies will be far heavier, which might be fun for typing but only for short periods of time unless you're certain you'd be able to handle that claimed 100g tactility + 100g bottom out throughout the day. Just saying, but most people don't have hammer fingers, but you can try them out if you want.You could also try out switches like Clickiez, Gateron Melodics or U4Ts too if you're wanting to dip into more tactile switches. Just saying too, but heavier switches often mask a bit of their tactility from how heavy they are, so that's also something to consider.
Anyone used outemu cream yellows? Thoughts?
>>100244722I don't use my kb for gaming, so I don't give a shit concerning that. I just want maximum clackity clack to annoy my roommates at 3am while I shitpost.As for that third option...I don't remember now. Chkd dubs
>>100245412I've used themDidn't like them because the upstroke is really weakWould probably benefit from a spring swap to a longer spring
>>100181717how would a Keychron Q6 Max rate as an introduction to Mechanical Keyboards? what switches should I try?
Im going to buy this to get started with mechanical keyboardshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/MageGee-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Portable/dp/B09G33K9SQ/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1?pd_rd_w=GAqSH&content-id=amzn1.sym.c428a25c-eebb-4a80-982c-a8845b70a765%3Aamzn1.symc.ca948091-a64d-450e-86d7-c161ca33337b&pf_rd_p=c428a25c-eebb-4a80-982c-a8845b70a765&pf_rd_r=16H2D6GSY1WJJM6VVNNC&pd_rd_wg=IogKX&pd_rd_r=f6c87bcc-5795-4ca5-9a88-6df1218eee79&pd_rd_i=B09G33K9SQAnd does anyone have a mouse reccomendation while I am here?
>>100181717I'm getting a 3d printer just to handwire weird layout low profile boards.I have some kailh choc reds and they are quite scratchy even after lubing. Are there any better low profile switches?
What do you think about ortholinear keyboards?
>>100247093Don't get a 60% that you can't reprogram.
>>100246067If you just want loud switches there's quite a bit. Personally I don't mind them, but some people go absolutely crazy over Cherry MX Blues for being "rattly". I've heard Kailh Box Jades are also quite loud for modern switches. Of course most of that goes down the shitter if your keyboard is stuffed full of foam, so beware of that.That said you could also consider picking up a Unicomp Model M keyboard, but that'd be more expensive than just trying out some switches, but would basically be guaranteed to be loud straight out of the box. You could go listen to some sound tests on youtube for all these, especially the Model M.
>>100246430I have one and I'd say it's pretty solid for the price, basically didn't feel like modding it at all compared to my two Q6s and Q6 Pro.I think the Gateron Jupiter Banana switches it comes with are alright, if they're available as an option that is. They're around medium tactility and weighting but you could pick up some cheaper linear switches like Milky Yellows to see if you like how linears feel. Personally I like clicky switches too and I enjoyed how Gateron Melodic and Kailh clicky switches sounded and felt in it.I said it in an earlier thread, but getting Keychrons barebones IMO is basically not worth it. The keycaps and switches included is worth way more than the $20 USD you'd save, at least on the Q series of boards, especially if you want to try out some switches and taller profile keycaps. $20 USD is an absolute steal for both switches and keycaps.
There's still some extra left for F1 if you want your High-end Endgame TKLhttps://keebsforall.com/products/f1-8x-v2-barebones
>>100247871K, tell me when they release a full size.
Spilled on my model m kb. Not even the buttons that weren't spilled on are working. I took the caps off and left it upside down for a day but there was no improvement. Please advise.If the solution is to dismantle it, do you have a tutorial I can follow?
>>100249013There's probably at least a few videos out there disassembling one.That's basically all you can do right now it seems though, and cleaning it, then the PCB with some alcohol and a softer toothbrush and checking if anything shorted.
>>100249113Took the cover off. Looks like there is no way to get to the actual board. It is quite damp in there. Maybe a blow-dryer might work?
>>100249113this is as naked as i can get it
>>100248187https://geon.works/pages/w1-at
bump for this cooonsumer thread
are there any good but not fuck expoensive 65% keyboards?I don't care enough to pay over 100€
I want 60% zoomers to fucking die
>>100243424get ttc silent bluish white switches and a board that comes with foam. that should satisfy your requirements
>>100247564They're pretty neat. I clowned on them but this thing is actually really fun to type on.>>10025242660% is for casuals.
>>100252566cute macropad
>>100252426>60% zoomersthe form factor is older than you are
>>100253433your point?
So I just bought a Ducky One III MX-Cherry Blue Matcha.It has no RGB bullshit whatsoever and they keys not only sound but also feel so good to press.This was a great purchase. Well worth the money if you're looking for a sturdy keyboard without any RGB shit.The only downside is the beige color, if you don't really like keyboards that look like that. But personally, I feel like it looks similar to the old Microsoft ones I used to have, so, I really like it.I think this is the best thing that Ducky has made in over 5 years or more quite honestly.
>>100244676This is my non-mechanical keyboard. I just buy a new one once it is dirty. If I buy an expensive mechanical keyboard, can I put it in the dishwasher to clean it?
>>100253946absolutely, if you get a full aluminum board. The way the aluminum heats up allows it to dry properly. If you've ever compared dishes vs plastic dishes in the dishwasher you'll know plastic doesn't get hot and therefore doesn't dry.Electronics can get wet as long as they aren't running. But they have to dry properly before you turn them on again, or you're fucked.
My work keychrons. k10 and a q0 with shitty 3d printed macro keys.
looking for recommendations for a new keyboard (pcb is fine but prefer if it has a case)requirements:6 rows of keyssplit spacebarqmkwired (would prefer no wireless connectivity)an example of a keyboard that meets this criteria is the now discontinued KBD75, which is what i am currently using.
>>100255745by "split spacebar", i am referring to pic relatedi do not want the keyboard to be split into two halvesi want the spacebar to be split into 3 buttons
>>100255804Which one of those is "space?" I see shift, shift, and enter.
>>100253906For your next board anon, get something with box whites. You won't regret it
Any Wooting owners here? Where the fuck are the CAPS, NUM and SCROLL lock indicators?
>>100257214You don't need such trivial things. Type one (1) letter and you will know if Caps Lock is on or not. At this point you can adjust accordingly.
>>100181717shit thread why did you add fag buttons...
Why do so many keyboards come in tranny colours? I'm sick of seeing these pastel coloured customs.
>>100257489nigga look away , just close your eyes smdh *sucks teeth*
>>100257407>>100257489Post your keyboards Big Man.
>>100256569the marking need not represent the function>>100255745i found this:https://sthlmkb.com/shop/storre-keyboard-kit/anyone have any experience with this company? i have never purchased from them before
>>100196065Bottoming out this bussy
is the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M75 with red switches good? its 100€ on amazon right now. it looks pretty neat
>>100257636With no survivors?
>>100181717>Already can't stand regular keyboards after 2 days of using a split keyboardStarting to think I made a mistake...
>>100257725Split columnar stagger is the patrician's choice.
Looking for LOUD FUCKING BOOMY tactile switches with some heft to them because my fingers hold enough force to press down a thousand suns that aren't too pricey. What are my options?
>>100257214caps changes color as indicator on my 60HE.presumably the larger board should do the same.
>>100257407it's not my keyboard I'm just pretending. I have a redragon and the entire flinsy plastic case rattles with each keystroke
>>100258089cherry clears are godlike, tactile greys are pretty good too
>>100258089cherry clear, zealpc crystal, holy pandas all fit the bill
>>100246067>I just want maximum clackity clack to annoy my roommates at 3am while I shitpost.zealpc clickiez
>>100249973you're not all that bright are you
>>100258362>>100258499Thanks babes ;)
>>100249572>>100249613That's unfortunate. I haven't taken apart an M myself but it seems to be rather tedious to disassemble even compared to some dirty older boards I've done.Guess for now all you can do is try and clean what you can reach then test it. If it's still not responding then you're probably just going to have to do the pain in the ass disassembly and try cleaning the board with some IPA and pray, or buy a new one. Gonna have to weigh your options if it gets to that point.
>>100257214The lock keys light up solid white if lock is toggled on.
my favorite keyboard feel is my x220, i have a topre and a kb with u4t's, but i like my x220 better, except for the layout, which sucks. is there anything i can put in a custom board that will feel like an x220 kb?
>>100258089if youre okay with clicky zeal clickiez are the strongest new switch ive felt ever. they did a really good job with making them feel substantial. if you are okay with refurbing switches id suggest some orange ALPS. they are much stronger than cherry clears and the newer switches that try to feel like them.
