peripherals

[prime mirage]

No lick when I press the space bar it makes a click and I have switched out the switches a few times

[chrome raft]

what is a tape mod

[obtuse garnet]

are there any mech keyboards under 100$?

[ripe zodiac]

yeah on amazon but you will have to mod them to sound good

[obtuse garnet]

Could you gimme some links

I’ve done modding before but only for others’ keyboards

Decided I wanted one too

[sonic cape]

buy a yunzii 71

great gasket board under 100

[obtuse garnet]

alright ill check it out thanks!

[tiny spire]

Hi I am having some keyboard issues. VIA isn't able to detect my Monsgeek M1. Uh not sure what to install? I installed QMK and whatever firmwares it needed

[worthy trench]

#1027757333117415424 Would probably be the best place to put this

[tiny spire]

i haven't had much good luck with that channel. nobody responds to my issues 😭😭

[worthy trench]

Well I dont have much of an idea of what to do apart from reinstall the firmware and any other stuff that you have installed related to it. Maybe try run it as administrator

[tiny spire]

would you know how I could reinstall the firmwares i installed 😭😭 i was told this would be pretty much plug and play tbh

[worthy trench]

Are you talking about VIA?

[tiny spire]

I installed QMK firmwares

[worthy trench]

Just search for it in windows search. Right click it and press uninstall. Then reinstall it

[tiny spire]

To be honest, I can't even like flash firmware onto my keyboard. I am using QMK toolbox and trying to get my keyboard into the flashing thing #

it doesn't work at all

supposedly this is meant to become clickable but doesn't do anything #

yeah I am going to keep using google and figure something out

[worthy trench]

This is already out of my knowledge. You probabbly know more than me

[tiny spire]

thanks for the help tho Gummy, I appreciate you (:

[unkempt dome]

contact monsgeek support ... they will probably be able to help you

[worthy trench]

All good

[hidden quail]

can i fit a cherry mx stab here?

since theres a hole on the sides

[obtuse garnet]

definitely think so

i would check online first

i mean

to see the dimensions

[boreal rivet]

You cannot

[sonic cape]

WHere did you buy it ?

There is a version of each monsgeek board that doesnt have QMK

I have a chinese version of the m3 and it doesnt have qmk

nor VIA

[tiny spire]

Yeah I have the domestic one

[lavish lava]

I THINK that switches should be like the main term for which we shall divide how keyboards actuate: Membrane switches, Mech-Brane switches and Mechanical switches.

Fellow 100% here I like it

[long vortex]

any recomendations for a cheapish gaming keyboard

[chrome raft]

how cheap?

[modest blaze]

is that mechanical?

[inland bear]

yes

[spiral bane]

No

[boreal rivet]

Spoiler for nsfw

[inland bear]

wait how it has detachable usbc im shocked

[modest blaze]

seems a lot like mine

nvm

[spiral bane]

Your's bigger

Mine is a 40% keyboard

[modest blaze]

its 80%

[spiral bane]

Not mine

It's 60

[cunning anvil]

go 6%

[atomic pond]

is the apex pro tkl stilla good keyboard or did it fall off

[amber tartan]

its never been good

[chrome raft]

where is the van diagram for keyboard hipsters and gamers

[atomic pond]

it was one of the best competivite gaming keyboards

[chrome raft]

but did it "thocc"?

[amber tartan]

competitive mean shit

[atomic pond]

im not loooking for what ever sounds the best

[chrome raft]

yeah i know dude

im poking fun at the keyboard hipsters

[atomic pond]

id rather blue switches

[chrome raft]

straight to jail

[atomic pond]

so i should buy the shittest quality keyboard but make it sound good?

[chrome raft]

nah

wooting?

[atomic pond]

dont they sell in batches

like small quantity at a time

and its only 60 and full size

[chrome raft]

yeah kina

tkl?

[atomic pond]

nah they dont have one

[chrome raft]

is what you would like?

[atomic pond]

yeah

cause i dont want a big keyboard but im sick of 60%

[chrome raft]

im using gmmk 2

96% , but i use excel too iften

[atomic pond]

yeah i only need the arrow keys and function keys

i dont care about numpad

[amber tartan]

there were already keyboards that do the same thing as it does, only its got more marketing terms

with shitter short travel switches

[chrome raft]

i think any board from one of major brands will be about the same

[atomic pond]

yeah i was just looking at the apex pro cause i know the low actuation is good and its readily available

[amber tartan]

which is my point

just get a keychron like every person does

or realforce

[chrome raft]

the have gaming based models now

[amber tartan]

i think those are great

[chrome raft]

lemkey or somethingf

[amber tartan]

i tried that at their stand at PAX yesterday

its a keyboard

[chrome raft]

anit that the truth

[long vortex]

gaming based keyboards since when

i cant belive it

lets assume i need a new keyboard what is a good cheaper one

[amber tartan]

realforce

[long vortex]

never heard of em

are they better than my orginal ibm model m that came with my old xt

[chrome raft]

https://www.pcworld.com/article/1981203/the-lemokey-l3-is-keychrons-first-gaming-keyboard.html

[long vortex]

to pricey

[chrome raft]

ok

[chrome raft]

Just DIY it

[cunning anvil]

that is the question

whether you want to dedicate effort

[frank prairie]

Anyone got suggestions on a good budget wireless 60/65% hotswap keyboard?
Bought Gaston G Pro 3.0 black key switches from the Keychron booth at PAX Aus. AUD$39 for 110.
Want to put them in a board for work

[boreal rivet]

Hhkb

[chrome raft]

A local seller of mine sold an ALL BLACK, non-transparent MK870

Should I cop it instead of GMK67?

Not the transparent black. ALL BLACK.

[charred spade]

just to be sure before getting a m1, m1w has no via/qmk suport right?

[sonic cape]

its

not a gasket mount

[fading whale]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vib77CUxNM lol what is google doing

[atomic sedge]

Lol.

[cunning anvil]

it's a cap

[ripe anchor]

yah this is pretty sweet, keychron been making some awesome stuff lately

[cunning flame]

uh my switch pro controller stopped controlling yuzu and decided it was a keyboard

i can move my cursor with it

how do i fix

[cunning anvil]

thinking of making something :D

again

[chrome raft]

any good 67% with a seperate numpad , that maybe ships as a combo ?

[past vortex]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8P84PAUbGA

[boreal rivet]

You should buy this instead

[chrome raft]

Prebuilt 🤮

[long vortex]

anyone try the robocop demo?

[amber tartan]

is that a new keyboard

[muted karma]

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32894621582.html

looks like it

[hard glacier]

is Pulsar Xlite v2 worth it
?

[ionic briar]

yes for a wireless ec3 shape

[cunning anvil]

https://trashman.wiki/photos/knuckhull/brass_knuckhull-brass_plate.jpg

i want one

but maybe not that plate >:/

how do these things get made in such small quantities

[amber tartan]

keyblade

[hoary flare]

I got the ek68, recommend any mods to it?

[amber tartan]

drown it in foam

[cunning anvil]

genius pun

[amber tartan]

?

its a actual board?

[cunning anvil]

wdym

[amber tartan]

keyblade is an actual board

[warped summit]

thoughts on the best 60% keyboard?

[cunning anvil]

keeblade?

[boreal rivet]

Yeah it’s keeblade

It’s kinda crazy how nightrye still gets the names wrong

[muted karma]

butterknife is better tho

[dusty remnant]

Hipyo doing a zoom giveaway https://wn.nr/BwNMDgT

[cunning anvil]

weird it didnt like my email address for some reason

[heavy galleon]

has anyone had an issue with phantom typing using the apex pro tkl 2023 edition? because mine just randomly started to type the keys: b, h, 6 by itself

[boreal rivet]

Damn u right

[radiant plinth]

rate my keyboard :)

[zealous wasp]

Honestly that's probably the future

They gonna look at keyboard users the way laptop users look at people with desktops

[cunning anvil]

capacitive

[zealous wasp]

I just found a model M keyboard excellent condition in the woods for $20, gonna clean this up, but it doesn't have a cable to plug in. Any suggestions on a model M cable that won't break the bank ? Is there a converter?

[cunning anvil]

who was selling a model m in the woods

id be worried of forest curses on that

[zealous wasp]

It was a user of paraphanelia (had to change this due to bot) who had an LS400 and a couple Honda civics in upstate NY.

I made him an offer for the LS400 but he refused to sell it, it was pretty good condition. That's a lexus. But yeah now I am looking forward to cleaning this up and buying a cable to see if it types. Idk if it's cursed tho that would be a bummer

[cunning anvil]

hmm, but actually, might be some qmk converter you could probably add to make it take a cable? if you wanted to kill those two birds with one basket

[zealous wasp]

so like yeah, this thing right here?

The problem is I need the whole wire lol

but they're liek $30 on ebay

[keen fjord]

you guys still use keyboards lmao

get on with the times gramps

everyone uses brain computer interfaces now

[cunning anvil]

i meant more along the lines of the protocol converters

dunno if its a thing for that exact board

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/modifications_ibm#wiki_ibm_model_m

[boreal rivet]

https://sharktastica.co.uk/guides

[zealous wasp]

looks good, thanks guys

[silk moat]

does gmmk's software work? im trying to change some keys around and the program just tells me they cant find the keyboard

[urban jetty]

Hows keychron low profile keyboards for gaming? I also really dont need to use the wireless

[calm sigil]

Hi everyone

I'm new here

[verbal zinc]

Welcome

[static scaffold]

Don’t question my weird setup

[chrome raft]

My work keen

Keeb

Used in a industrial setting

[boreal rivet]

Nice

[coral ferry]

needs some cleaning up, but pretty ok for 10 dollars

[chrome raft]

This is my daily driver for typing and gaming.

1. MMD KEYBOARD
2. PBT KEYCAPS (they are yellow and blue in colour. The white are the original keycaps)
3. Holy Panda V2 switches

[silk moat]

does anyone have recoemendations for a tenkeyless? i was thinking about gmmk
but 80 dollar range for a keyboard

[chrome raft]

womier k87?

[silk moat]

standard layout right? planning on using crystal clear keycaps

[chrome raft]

i've used it before...it was nice to use but the holes for the switch pin to go into seems kinda tight tbh so it makes it harder to pull out. But overall it was a great keyboard

[chrome raft]

yea standard

you can look it up too

[silk moat]

wow iv had my keycaps for 2 years now

[chrome raft]

haha

[silk moat]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KS3KH4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
the poggers keycaps

[chrome raft]

damn

[silk moat]

with 14 million keystroks on the keys i think they are holding up good 🤔

[chrome raft]

they look nice

[silk moat]

yeah much better then hyperx puddings

[chrome raft]

haha

[silk moat]

https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Pudding-Keycaps-Translucent-Mechanical/dp/B087QTR4CT/ref=sr_1_3?
these things

Got this keyboard yesterday for 40 but forgot I use my arrow keys a lot 😭

[chrome raft]

damn

[ocean coral]

GMMK usually floats around 80 on amazon. Was at that last last week actually

[silk moat]

Still at 80 even on there website! But thinking maybe there is somthing better out there?
Idk this is the best typing expernice iv had on a keyboard

[spark kayak]

is the Keychron V3 good or are there better keyboards below $120. I am a programmer that also games fairly often and wanted a second opinion as I play some timing based games so I wanted to know if the latency makes a big difference with its 10.9 ms latency vs gaming keyboards with 1-4 ms.

[unkempt dome]

https://www.keebmonkey.com/en-ca/products/wk870?variant=44077862912215

[silk moat]

IS THAT A VOLUME CONTROL!??!?!?!??!?!?!

[unkempt dome]

Yes

And rgb brightness

[silk moat]

biggest issue for me is it doesnt come with switchs

[unkempt dome]

Get yourself some switches

There's some cheap and nice ones that you can get

[languid shoal]

Just got my second keyboard, one to tinker with. Epomaker th66 Pro, thinking of lubing all switches (gateron Pro 2 red from memory) and put some electric tape on back of board 😁😁

[verbal zinc]

Got the richcables custom cable and it's really nice

Very WAN theme xD

[urban jetty]

I hate coiled cables

[upbeat geode]

My Drop Shift v2 just got here if someone wants a basic sound test

[upbeat geode]

Got it with the new Massdrop Holy Panda switches

[verbal zinc]

I have a non coiled for traveling lol

[chrome ocean]

Looking to upgrade to an analog keyboard this or next year for fps gaming, so far I only know razer huntsman v2, steelseries apex pro, and wooting. Are there any other analog keyboard? or any brand announcing/releasing analog keyboard in the near future?

[boreal rivet]

Keychron and higround are I think

Everyone is jumping on the fad

[upbeat geode]

I didn’t realize how terrible the stabs are in a Corsair keyboard lmao

[upbeat geode]

Tbh it’s kinda overrated

Only game that really benefits is racing games

And honestly for those it’s better to get an Xbox Gamepass

[chrome raft]

what's that round connector called

[loud nova]

Yc8

[verbal zinc]

As hardware Bob said before, it is indeed a YC8 connector

[sonic cape]

damn

thats a mess

[cunning anvil]

YC8

[chrome raft]

okay

stop responding I already got answered

[cunning anvil]

sorry my phone died

[verbal zinc]

Discord doesn't queue messages when a phone dies o.o

lol all good

[cunning anvil]

idk i def hit send before it rebooted

[verbal zinc]

discord be weird XD

maybe the network shut off just before lol

[upbeat geode]

Also something I just noticed

On Drop’s new v2 keyboards the prices are the same for either switch choice

Even tho one of the options costs A LOT more if you buy them on their own

Gateron yellows at 0.30 a switch

Whereas the Gateron Holy Pandas are $1

[sonic cape]

[cunning anvil]

would you use this

what is out there for ortho tkl

[cunning anvil]

who needs a nav cluster anyways

[drifting mauve]

If it had a standard space bar maybe

[cunning anvil]

with a nav cluster in the middle?

maybe 7u

[drifting mauve]

6u
So you can use standard keycaps

[cunning anvil]

6 or 6.25

6.25 would not be center lol

[drifting mauve]

Is standard 6.25?

[cunning anvil]

seems

something like this?

[lavish lava]

How are you guys designing those?

[cunning anvil]

usually my flow is http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/, then kicad

[ocean coral]

Keychron C3 Pro (reds) going to be an okay option if I don't care about hot-swap or metal body?

Seems to be the no frills, super economy version of a QMK Keychron but I'm concerned it might be cheap crap.

[lavish lava]

Anti-100%/non-Spanish jumpscare

[boreal rivet]

?

[lavish lava]

What's usually the "keyboard enthusiast" gripe? The numpad

What scares mostly English native speakers? The Ñ

Also, this is what I would like to have in a Wooting Two HE (although the white characters are transparent)

Now THIS is a better image

[boreal rivet]

You’re trying too hard to impress people who don’t care dude

[atomic pond]

What’s a good white tkl keyboard that isn’t absolutely awful

[clever star]

do mech keyboards reduce wpm? generally key-key distance longer so cant you technicallt type much faster on laptop keyboards
so mech is just for satisfaction and convenience, preferance becasue it feels good is that right

[crimson pike]

Please help me, Which has the same keyboard layout as us in Sweden. UK or US? Someone has told me the answer but ive forgot it.
The reason i want to know is so i can swap the laptop keyboard. Either US or UK had the same number of keys as the SE/Nordic one.

[lavish lava]

Is the SE/Nordic layout based on ISO or ANSI?

[hot glade]

Think I can make it fit? Lol

[hot glade]

I made it fit. Ground down the ridges around the old battery and removed 2 of the center supports

100% working so far

[chrome raft]

what are some mods you suggest on keychron v1

[hot glade]

Idk mine is a K1 lol

[tight loom]

guys https://hkgaming.com is this link the right software for gk61 hi gaming

[steady pulsar]

What people's thoughts on Xtrfy K4? It's my current keyboard

[timid pivot]

hi there
I know nothing about keyboard and would like to learn what are the important details to note if I want to look for a keyboard
also, if you got a recommendation for a gaming keyboard (QWERTY, don't care for RGB, numpad not necessary, 120-170£ price bracket) would be much appreciated

[tight loom]

wooting 60he

@timid pivot

or steel series

[timid pivot]

noted thanks, will check them out

[tight loom]

by steel series i mean pro

[timid pivot]

k

[prime mirage]

How do I lube the space bar stabs on my keychron v3

[timid pivot]

simple

apply generous amounts of lube

boom

it's done

keyboard lubed

[chrome raft]

wow they copied hhkb

[timber bay]

Built this

[tight loom]

i download the software is it safe

[chrome raft]

why do you need software for peripherals

[tight loom]

i want to turn of the lighting

for my keyboard

so is it safe?

[chrome raft]

idk i never used software for keyboards

hhkb, realforce, logitech have it in the literal keyboard to turn off the lighting

cherry keyboards too have a macro to turn off lighting

[minor tundra]

I need help, and this group of peoples are my preferred.

I am trying to find a macropad that doesn't suck.

My ideal is an eight key that doesn't need any installed software. (I don't have rights on my work computer.)
And the macros are set in a .txt that lives on the device.

Does such a thing exist? Am I chasing the end of the rainbow?

Speaking of rainbows... Side tangent, I don't care for RGB. I find it distracting, and paying for the R&D/hardware for something I will forcibly remove if I have to rubs me the wrong way. The number of options that are flooded with rainbow vomit is depressing.

[tight loom]

why you can customize accuation for a lot of them

and u need to update them

[chrome raft]

wait what, you update keyboards now?

[tight loom]

yes?

always so you get new features

[chrome raft]

you can use a IBM model m keyboard from 1980 today, and it works the same

[tight loom]

brody

thats so different

[chrome raft]

its a keyboard

nothing has changed

just rgb but thats it

[tight loom]

do u game?

[chrome raft]

i do yes

[tight loom]

you update so you can get features like rapid trigger for some keybaords

or lower the activation point

[chrome raft]

i have it on mine

https://www.realforce.co.jp/en/products/R3SB11/

without software

[tight loom]

loook

they add new functions

to the keyboard

https://www.realforce.co.jp/en/support/download/keyboard_win.html

here dowload the osftware for it

[chrome raft]

thats for the gaming version

i have the professional keyboard

[tight loom]

why

[chrome raft]

its for this version https://www.realforce.co.jp/en/products/X1UD11/

it just has rgb thats it

[tight loom]

what do u have

[chrome raft]

i have this @tight loom

[tight loom]

see

r3s u have it

[chrome raft]

well i never used software, don't need any, its just bloatware

[tight loom]

its not

bro

you can update it than uninstall

[chrome raft]

its bloatware

trust me kid

[tight loom]

no its not

bloatware is apps that are not neccesary to what your doing(it doesnt include software for your products)

your keyboard is neccesary to use

[chrome raft]

yes, thats what keyboard updates are

[tight loom]

so update it

you update through the app

[chrome raft]

never "updated" since purchased, works fine

its just bloat

[tight loom]

its not but ok

[chrome raft]

its unnecessary bloatware

[tight loom]

new key functions

[chrome raft]

doesn't work on linux

its bloat

[tight loom]

your on linux?

[chrome raft]

its just a macro key

even windows can do that

[tight loom]

thats just one update

your on linux

?

[chrome raft]

both

why are you protecting keyboard software updates so much

share your vision on taekeyboards forum, please

[tight loom]

do u game alot>?

[chrome raft]

you keep repeating yourself

keyboard software updates are bloat, lets see what others say

[tight loom]

ok

[chrome raft]

you can't update hardware with a download from internet

[tight loom]

omg

nah

you download the software

they send updates to the software

the software updatea your firmware

[chrome raft]

its bloatware

[tight loom]

ask anyone

[chrome raft]

who updates their keyboard ?

with software

[minor tundra]

It's bloatware.

[chrome raft]

help me out guys

[minor tundra]

It's a frakking keyboard.

A mass produced one at that.

[chrome raft]

exactly, why do you need assisting software for a keyboard, as much as i see if oem's launch software for keyboards, its mostly macro launchers or keyloggers

[tight loom]

so you get more feautures and cutomization

[minor tundra]

I can see the firmware update game on a genuinely DIY handmade one.

But one you buy off the shelf.

No.

[chrome raft]

all the "more features" you can enable via windows

its just a keyboard

[minor tundra]

It's a KEYBOARD! Not a party light!

[tight loom]

like cusotimize accuation>

?

can you do that?

[minor tundra]

"accuation" isn't a word.

So, no. I don't.

[tight loom]

oh buts its in the software?

[chrome raft]

i have a realforce keyboard with topre switches, i can switch out the keycaps with pbt ones etc

so yes that is keyboard customisation

nothing to do with software

[tight loom]

yall dont know anything about softwares im out

[minor tundra]

🤦

You've likely forgotten more than I'll ever know.

I have no words.

[chrome raft]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/352106110267686913/1084315283059118080/XZs3hem.gif

[minor tundra]

https://tenor.com/view/indeed-tealc-stargate-gif-4496552

So.. regarding my inquiry..?

[chrome raft]

i found a ebay listing of a guy who puts pbt caps on a slim keyboard

this is the original

[minor tundra]

Am I SOL?

What are "pbt" caps?

[chrome raft]

this ?

[minor tundra]

Correct.

[chrome raft]

plastic keyboard touch buttons thingies

[chrome raft]

something like this?

you could build your own (you purchase all the components but just have to assemble it together)
https://github.com/doodboard/tutorial/blob/main/README.md

there are plenty of custom macro projets

[minor tundra]

The building I can do.

That's the easy part.

Hardware is easy. Software is beyond me.

I'm has teh dumb when it comes to programming.

But I will inquire.

[chrome raft]

or use autohotkey for a custom keypress like win+shift+O+E to open your preset in a program

ahk is really awesome

no programming needed

[minor tundra]

I'd don't have a hotblower blower anymore. So as long as nothing is BGA I should be good.

AHK isn't an option.

[chrome raft]

hardware macro keys is what you're aiming

gotcha

[minor tundra]

I can't even install the Logitech Nano Receiver software.

There are two in the computer because 'Systems' can't be bothered.

[chrome raft]

https://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-falcon-20-rgb-custom-programmable-mini-macropad-mechanical-keyboard-assembled.html

this looks an option

[minor tundra]

Three when I'm their because I abhor their mouse.

I love the design of this one from them, but it was outmoded. And the new one seems to require software to change the macros.
https://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-falcon-8-custom-programmable-mini-macropad-mechanical-keyboard-assembled.html

The ANAVI Macro Pad 8 looks promising.

But Micro USB? Really? 🤮

[minor tundra]

Also: I have no need for an encoder.

[minor tundra]

I am giving up for now.

In theory, it should be easy.

But no one seems to make one.

What I see the device doing is reading the .txt file (that is written in similar format the .AHK when powered on.

Perhaps it's time to finally learn how to program.

[boreal rivet]

never been so disappointed in a fellow realforce user 🤦‍♂️

[chrome raft]

how do i get rid of a screw stuck in my keyboard

im trynna

[minor tundra]

What does it look like?

What kind of access do you have?

Where is said screw?

[chrome raft]

got all these off but this ones not coming off idk why using the same screwdriver

[minor tundra]

A wee bit blurry, but... it looks to be near the center yeah?

All wallowed out?

[chrome raft]

ye

[minor tundra]

kk

Excellent access.

Do you have a dremel?

[chrome raft]

no

[minor tundra]

What about a fine file?

[chrome raft]

was that

[minor tundra]

Or fine tooth saw?

[chrome raft]

no

[minor tundra]

grr

What you want to do is add the slot to let you use a flat screwdriver.

The stupid thin cutoff dremel disks are excellent for that, when you have the access.

[chrome raft]

ight

[minor tundra]

You just have to make sure you protect the rest or the board.

Blu-tack is really good for that.

The cutoff disks are very very fragile. So handle with care.

[chrome raft]

okk

[minor tundra]

Basically, file a slot into the screw with the cutoff disks.

Alternately, you try a screw extractor. And/or carefully drilling off the head.

As a last ditch effort, pound a stupid thin flat head screwdriver into the screw.
But that is exceedingly not recommended with electronics.

[chrome raft]

dad strength on top

[chrome raft]

do you need to foam mode your keychron or does it already have it foam modded

@minor tundra

[minor tundra]

No idea.

That is outside my wheelhouse.

[boreal rivet]

Yes you should dump cement into your keyboard

[chrome raft]

what mods do you suggest for the keychron v1 besides the tape mod?

[boreal rivet]

Cement

[chrome raft]

BRO WHAT THE HECKINGTON

[timid pivot]

Man, the D key on my laptop's keyboard is dying on me for no apparent reason and it's quite annoying
I have absolutely no idea why it decided to die, I barely use it since I have a "desktop" setup with a USB keyboard

[pulsar sentinel]

is the higround skystone good cause i have it and i wanna see other people thoughts

[marble dock]

Likely dirt or corrosion
Somrthing happened to a laptop of mine a while ago, where a whole section of the right side went dead, and all the number keys decided to go nuts. Never spilled anything and was pretty clean around it, but the problem persisted accross to a replaced keyboard, sk must be a corroded cable or the like (or they never actually replaced the keyboard, just the cover)

[minor tundra]

My E key started doing the same thing.
Turned out to be the first symptom of a puffing battery.

[chrome raft]

What’s everyone’s favourite budget barebones 67% kits ?

[timid pivot]

I can't figure for the life of me why would there be dirt or corrosion, I probably exaggerate far more than most enthusiasts in terms of cleanliness
Plus, the push button is covered by a layer of silicon and it isn't punctured or anything

[timid pivot]

My D key couldn't be farther from the battery than it is and the battery isn't deformed anyway, I opened it recently, it was in its original intended shape

[muted karma]

Ziggurat

[chrome raft]

that's a really comfy keyboard

is it a cherry keyboard?

[muted karma]

Bruh

No it's a custom, was a 30 unit "r0" run

There should be an r1 run pretty soon

[split scaffold]

how the f do retainer clips work

I took off ctrl and fn in laptop and both have different retainers

and they dont fit anymore

[willow relic]

Looking to replace my ducky shine 5 with something newer. Looking for something with a similar build quality, with the following features: full size w/ keypad, removable usbc, usb passthrough, rgb, floating keys/no bezel

budget: would like to keep it under $200, but can bump it a up a bit if i'm really impressed

also would prefer blue switches

i've been using reds the past few years but I really miss blues

[sonic cape]

lol thats going to limit you to like 2 boards 😄

[willow relic]

right now the biggest contender is a k70

i have a k95 collecting dust because i didn't like the feel of it

k95 with browns

[chilly perch]

Full sized keyboards are so lacking in options

dont forget if you like shine thru keycaps you either need north facing LEDs or keycaps that have southern legends

[willow relic]

oh yeah the keycaps that come with the board don't matter to me

like i have the hyperx puddings on the ducky i posted

[toxic dagger]

I need a new mouse and i got these options, i dont know which to pick, my last mouse was a razer basilisk v2
-Razer basilisk v3
-Razer cobra
-Razer Viper 8k

[lavish lava]

Depends on the use, what kind of use are you going to give this new mouse of yours?

If you want speed, you should go with the 8K

[toxic dagger]

i made some more research and found the deathadder v3 but my main question is about the sensor, is it going to give me stutters on 8khz?

and also i was going to buy a mouse because my mouse feet are rippin and i didnt found the exact same feet for my mouse on a cheap price

but can i put razer basilisk ultimate's mouse feet on my razer basilisk v2?

[lavish lava]

Au contraire, it's actually the higher the hz, the smoother and precise

[lavish lava]

Questionable, let me check

Unfortunately nope, they're both different feet

[lavish lava]

If you want to look for mouse feet I'll look closely

[toxic dagger]

https://www.itaktech.com/products/esports-tiger-razer-basilisk-v3-pro-ice-mouse-feet?_pos=3&_sid=7e208bade&_ss=r
https://www.itaktech.com/products/esports-tiger-razer-basilisk-v3-pro-ice-mouse-feet?_pos=3&_sid=7e208bade&_ss=r
and can i put any of these?

because the sizes are the same

mouse size i meann

[lavish lava]

Nope, but I found actual replacements: https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Skatez-Razer-Basilisk-Black/dp/B095VV1CHR?th=1

https://www.lethal.gg/products/corepad-skatez-razer-basilisk-v2

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002700844788.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp

where do you live actually? Because there are sites that sell more but are in other countries

https://www.newegg.com/p/32K-011E-000W3

[toxic dagger]

it has 1 three star review

[toxic dagger]

i was going to buy these but shipping for mexico is 50$

[lavish lava]

Yeah, ignore that listing, but I showed you more

[lavish lava]

Ahhh mejicano ¿no?

[toxic dagger]

yessir

[lavish lava]

A ver que milagros este argentino hace

[toxic dagger]

JAJAJAJ

[lavish lava]

https://www.amazon.com.mx/LZYDD-redondeados-curvados-compatibles-Basilisk/dp/B0CFDTXLJQ/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=1TFXK8FWMW0CR&keywords=basilisk+v2+patines&qid=1697507660&sprefix=basilisk+v2+patine%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.4e545b5e-1d45-498b-8193-a253464ffa47

Es eso o algo más cercano?

[toxic dagger]

si esto lo marca bien

gracias broski

[rugged flower]

So I got a royal kludge rk61 60% and think I want to mod it. Looking for some black keycaps in the range of 20-40 dollars but I'm not sure what to do about the RGB backlighting

[chrome raft]

just look up wob keycaps on amazon or your local vendor, cheap wob sets are everywhere. u can turn off the backlighting but with wob keycaps it wont shine through the legend

[stark patrol]

Hi, if i want to buy an artisan raiden mousepad, should I be concered about inhaling fiberglass from it?

[rugged flower]

What about the key caps that have a double function like my arrow keys

[warped lion]

so I have the Zeb Transformer atm, is this what all mech keyboards are like? or just the cheaper ones? cuz I feel the keys r really mushy... and i find the switches a little heavy... I need to put in a lot of force to type on this thing...

[prime mirage]

because its membrain.......

[stiff stirrup]

what's a overall good gaming keyboard

my current one's leds are pooping the bed

[warped lion]

It is?

It says mechanical keyboard..

[prime mirage]

where? i didnt see anything saying mechanical

[warped lion]

Oof... There's like one review which says that

Well it's not hotswap and you can't remove the keys

Damn

I got scammed

[magic wolf]

What do you want in a keyboard?
What do you like about your current one, what do you dislike about it. Be detailed.

[stiff stirrup]

I'd want longevity and rgb, current one had those, and there wasn't really anything too bad about it but i dont know much abt keyboards so

[magic wolf]

You into macros, binds stuff like that

Are you computer literate? Do you find yourself watching task manager to see how much resources your software uses a lot? Do you want a “set it and forget it” kinda software

[boreal rivet]

BUY REALFORCE

NOW

BEST

[stiff stirrup]

not really, i am decently pc literate, and i'd probably want a set it and forget it

[stiff stirrup]

helo

[spiral mica]

which keyboard is better
https://jamesdonkeylab.com/products/jamesdonkey-rs2-3-0-mechanical-keyboard
or
https://keydous.store/products/keydous-nj98-keyboard?gclid=CjwKCAjw7c2pBhAZEiwA88pOF_ssPSw-WY33nFHSwbQUJjdAtwiI5CVKIRFCB59cFRdumAj83CmJABoC1jsQAvD_BwE
Prefer the looks of NJ98 but I am not sure which is better (dont really care about the gasket)

[chrome raft]

OEM height esc artisan and cherry height 'for the rest' should be compatible no?

[chrome raft]

I know, but will it interfere with the sides?

[toxic dagger]

Is the razer huntsman v2 tkl a good keyboard for esports?

[warped lion]

Guys good keyboard for gaming and long hour typing around 500-600 SEK (around 50 USD) which hopefully sounds decent? I need function keys at least if numpad isn't possible ... Hopefully tkl..?

I need it for schoolwork and gaming... So hopefully something that's not very heavy switches and I can quickly type on it...

Im hoping for something with a decent polling rate too... Too much?

[warped lion]

No one?

Wireless eyboard for gaming and schoolwork for around 500-600 SEK with a low latency and decent polling rate, good sound appreciated, a lil light switches too cuz long typing, tkl

Summarized

[chrome raft]

a royal kludge ?

@warped lion

[chrome raft]

Get something with browns so you can type better.

Does it need to be silent?

[boreal rivet]

tactiles won't make someone type "better"

[warped lion]

Which model?

[warped lion]

Model suggestions?

Prebuilt hopefully

[sonic cape]

buy reds pls

[warped lion]

model name?

[sonic cape]

budget ?

[mint swan]

can i plug in 2 ps/2 keyboards into one pc

[warped lion]

500-600 SEK (around 50 USD)

[sonic cape]

rk61

[warped lion]

thats a 60%... anything a lil bigger? i need seperate function keys at least if no numpad

hopefully tkl?

[sonic cape]

tkl for 50

thats

a long shot

[warped lion]

hopefully

lil lesser is fine

but seperate function keys from number row please

i need that

[sonic cape]

eh

maybe there are some but 50 usd is

not a lot

[warped lion]

how high would it go?

whats the cheapest i can get for a seperate func row

[sonic cape]

maybe

red dragon horus k621

[warped lion]

oof

too much

983 SEK

twice my budget

[sonic cape]

you in sweden

hm

[warped lion]

yes

[sonic cape]

i see it for

61usd

on aliexpress

with red switches

or this

Machenike K500A-B84

and its hotswap

[timber bay]

They have a hot swap keeb on Ali for $13

[toxic dagger]

Any thoughts on the razer deathadder v3?

For what ive seen its one of the best mice on market

But theres another hyperx pulsfire thats gonna come out and some other good mice

So should i wait till those come out?

[sonic cape]

its not the best mouse on the market

thats subjective

i like the deathadder elite but switched to a g pro superlight x

and you get easily used to the light mice

[frozen scaffold]

deathadder v3 is like really good

probably the best mouse in that price range

[frozen scaffold]

how?

[timber bay]

Superdeals

On the mobile app

[pulsar folio]

anyone have any tips on letters being easily double typed?

my keyboard is using Glorious Lynx Linear switches (pre-lubed ones)

not sure my keyboard used to do that, but often happens now, especially with the space key

[timber finch]

I need a keyboard recommendation…I prefer silent/not loud mechanical keyboards focused for gaming

Any recommendations? Currently looking at the apex 7 tkl

[spiral mica]

apex pro or wooting for gaming

get brown/red switches

[toxic dagger]

ik but im scared that in 2 months its gonna be a little bit worse than thse new mice thats gonna come out

also between apex pro tkl (og) or razer huntsman v2 tkl which one should i buy? huntsman has 8k pollin rate too and optical switches are supposed to be faster than magnetic

[gusty ridge]

if you have a budget of 250 you can probably afford to build out exactly the kind of board you want. Buy a barebones kit, mod it to whatever extent you want, find a sample pack of switches if you arent sure what you want or research the options for your preferred type, and then slap whatever keycap set looks good to you on top. You'll get much better results than the vast majority of prebuild g a m e r boards

[timber finch]

Yup going red 100%

[toxic dagger]

how can i clean my keyboard keys that arent working?

i already tried with isopropyl alcohol'

[jolly halo]

I'm trying to find a good keyboard switch for tactile typing for perferably under fifty dollars for 96 or more switches, any recconendations?

[upper remnant]

Hello, any recommendations for a skyblue colored barebones kit? TKL or 75.

[sonic cape]

check yunzii or epomaker

[sonic cape]

check ktt

or kprepublic switches

[sonic cape]

switches?

[sudden flicker]

quick question, but anyone know of a good set of shine true numeral keys, i can pretty confidantly blind type, but special characters behind numerals etc i still need to look down for so id like to see the sub logo's glow true as well, as im noticing that on my current ones they arn't and its pretty annoing not being able to see em well

[sudden flicker]

depends, it could be corrosion or gunk inside the switch in which case you need to open it and clean in it, tho your stabilisers can get gunked up too so do check there

[shut night]

I'm thinking of upgrading my gateron g pro 3 reds with smth else

Any recommendations? I'm down to try out new switches unless they're too heavy or too slow

[violet notch]

is there a keycap like this but lights can go through the letters? Recommend me one

[shrewd anvil]

If you want something silent, get a custom keyboard

[gusty ridge]

[frozen scaffold]

there will never be a perfect time to buy a new mouse

[frozen scaffold]

do you have any preferences?

[shut night]

I prefer something with a soft feeling since sounds dont matter much for me (i use a iem so cant hear anything from outside) im really intrigued on getting something like the akko creamy yellow, my friend got it and it felt good so something like that would be great

Glorious panda feels great too tho so im confused

[boreal rivet]

Realforce

[vagrant zealot]

Just make a mold of those key caps and pour your preferred see through material into the molds and paint them with tape to cover the spots you want to remain see through.

[boreal rivet]

wtf

[vagrant zealot]

It works though.

[boreal rivet]

You can definitely paint things with tape 🫡

[vagrant zealot]

Tape to cover

[boreal rivet]

Mask is the word

Not to mention the paint won’t last

[vagrant zealot]

Wym acrylic paints and enamel paints are really good for this?

you can even use spray paint

make sure to use a primer with acrylic paints though

otherwise it will be shit

[boreal rivet]

Acrylic needs a primer to stick

And will chip

[vagrant zealot]

seal that with a clear coat too

[boreal rivet]

Enamels and lacquer probably won’t be very skin safe

[vagrant zealot]

thats what i said

[boreal rivet]

And will chip

Not to mention how tedious it will be

[vagrant zealot]

very

[boreal rivet]

Just because you can do it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea

[vagrant zealot]

but if you want something that doesn't exist you better have the time to make it happen

[boreal rivet]

Or just don’t be stupid and realise it’s not worth the time 🤷‍♂️

[vagrant zealot]

also aren't enamel paints really popular for artisan keycaps?

The whole point of custom keycaps that aren't premade is have a shit ton of money to pay someone to do the tedious work or do it yourself and waste your time.

either is a waste of time because it takes time to get the money as well.

[boreal rivet]

dont know dont care, even if it was artisans are far easier to make once you have a mold than making legends using masking tape and paint LOL

anyone who has ever done masking with plastic models would know what you're saying is dumb as fuck

[vagrant zealot]

if we go down that rabbit hole taking apart your keyboard to put different switches and better foam is also a waste of time

[boreal rivet]

not even remotely comparable LOL

[vagrant zealot]

Why not? both are done to get the desired result that you want by consuming time and or money. This is a hobby. 🤷

[boreal rivet]

what you are suggesting is ridiculously time consuming

I'm starting to think you don't understand how long creating legends for an entire keyset using masking tape would take

[vagrant zealot]

Yes but it's their only recourse if they cannot get those exact keycaps premade???? my whole point is if they want to take the time to do it good for them, if not it doesn't matter?

[boreal rivet]

maybe apply some common sense and realise that not even the most hard core of keyboard hobbyists would bother doing something like that

much less some random dude

[vagrant zealot]

probably like 16 hours of nonstop work if you are fast.

[boreal rivet]

who probably doesn't really care

[boreal rivet]

NO LOL

unless you just have no fucking standards then sure i guess

[vagrant zealot]

just for the painting not the rest of the stuff like researching what materials you want and a paint that will work with it.

[boreal rivet]

so you just have no standards/don't know what you're saying

got it

[vagrant zealot]

sure lets go with that.

[vagrant zealot]

Just thought about how to center the legend to each keycap and realized what you meant about low standards when I gave that time frame since you would have to copy the other keycaps in that persons example screenshot rather than freehand it and make your own legend.

Ok yeah that method was def a dumbass suggestion.

Not like I put much thought into it anyways since i didn't care that much and haven't tried it myself to find all the ways it would piss me off.

[boreal rivet]

critical thinking is a rare skill nowadays

[vagrant zealot]

My bad, I missed the one important part about this entire thing.

Sleep is important.

I have yet to see someone reply to them in the multiple times they have posted this and decided to give them a solution regardless of how time consuming.

[cunning anvil]

more like

BoW

[cunning anvil]

i like things

now with trackball support

[dusty remnant]

dumb question, what’s this that came with my switch films

there’s only one set of these

[drowsy crater]

key grips?

[boreal rivet]

stab pads probably

[dusty remnant]

i thought they looked like bandaids lol

which is what is currently in my board already

[boreal rivet]

Yes

[jolly halo]

Hey what's your opinion on salmon switches, I just ordered them from kinetic labs

[muted karma]

https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKCM_Salmon

decent switch but I prefer the older alps tactiles

[boreal rivet]

omg new supplier of NOS salmons found!!!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1006976691530371235.webp?size=48&name=pepenote&quality=lossless

[frigid eagle]

Hello everyone!

I have a question for those of you who use razer mouses

I am considering buying a Razer Naga

mostly because of the macros

am I want something that I can take with me, plug into another computer, and have all my macros available

another computer without any razer software

will it work?

[muted karma]

basically no mouse saves macros onboard

[frigid eagle]

understood. thank you

so I am better off buying a small macro pad

thanks!

[brazen rover]

I just started up my pc, opened obs, and randomly my keyboard starts tripping. It doesnt work anymore (except the lights, but it doesnt type anything). So the lights turn off and then the arrow facing right flashes right a few times and then the lights turns on again.

Ive never had this before, i have a steelseried apex pro (100%). I have had it for about 3 years and it never stopped working.

I opened steelseries gg, and it said critical update, so i did that and nothing changed.

So i found what it was, it was because my guitar amp was connected to the pc, but ive done that before and it never did anything.

[brazen rover]

And apparently it also only happens when i start obs and my amp is connected, this ive also done before and it never happenend.

[upper remnant]

Are HaluHalo V2 switches any good?

[lethal quiver]

k65 mini or huntsman mini?

im pretty much down to those two for options and can get 20% off on both

[acoustic coyote]

Anyone know any good 60% keyboards that are Fast and quite with strong rgb (preferred with application control if not its fine)

[ionic briar]

Wooting 60he

[acoustic coyote]

Affordable too 😭

[chrome raft]

whats your budegt?

[chrome raft]

whats your budget

[wooden silo]

yall know any good mechanical keyboards possibly under or 20$

[late zinc]

good

mechanical

under $20

pick 2

[wooden silo]

mechanical and under 20$

[late zinc]

I guess just search by price on amazon or something

[humble imp]

Are those magnetic keyboards good lol?

[boreal rivet]

rapid trigger is alright

also good if you need an objectively fast keyboard to cope

otherwise its whatever

[acoustic coyote]

$60

[uncut wadi]

Hey guys, cleaning my keyboard. Putting it back together and I wiped off whatever was on the contact due to crud getting stuck to it. What do I put on the keyboard contacts to protect them from wear and tear?

[brittle pewter]

can someone recommend me a 75% (65% ok too) pcb or a set even that's got 1.5u ctrl key (5.25u spacebar) preferably black pcb + solder no hotswap and wireless no budget
honestly i'm also fine with taking a part a full keyboard for the project, i just need 1.5u ctrl and it needs to accept GX brown.

i know like jack shit about keebs so gonna need some help here.

[main socket]

i call upon the nerds who are more keyboard nerdy than me

i have one of these: https://sharktastica.co.uk/kb?id=7431724

and have been wanting to make it support USB

i recently found https://www.store.level1techs.com/products/p/mstar-classic-model-m-controller-conversion-kit-rkfc5-d7a89

does anyone have better/more complete internal photos than are included in that first link so i can identify what headers I need to order with it?

[primal isle]

what keycap patterns look good on a black tkl frame

[final herald]

is the keychron v6 good

[smoky comet]

No

Dont buy keychron

[final herald]

why

[smoky comet]

Trash latency

If you are using it in the office then get whatever but if you ever game just do yourself a favor

[final herald]

but its wired?

dont wired things have like good latency

[smoky comet]

no

gaming gear is like 1-2ms

Keychron is like 13-24

Depending on models havent checked in a while

Q7 is 10ms

[final herald]

oh so what full sized keyboard should i get instead

[smoky comet]

Keychron “v” series have 20ms

Depends on budget and use

[final herald]

150 aud (100usd) and gaming and general use ig

[smoky comet]

Any logitech

razor is half decent in terms of latency but i hate their firmware and switches

Hyper x also decent

[final herald]

for logitech my only option according to pcpp is the k845

alloy origins for hyperx

no razor optiomns

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/products/keyboard/#k=1&t=1&Y=600000,600003,600023,600094,600035,600040,600054,600056,600062,600082,600090&X=0,15508&T=0&sort=-price&page=1

[smoky comet]

Use rtings website for keyboard recommendations

At least they do latency testing

So you can see all the specs

If moneys no problem get a wooting

Has the best firmware and indestructible analog switches

[final herald]

too expensive

[smoky comet]

Evga z15 ive used and its half decent

4000hz polling rate compared to 1000hz standard on all gaming gear

And the switches are hot swappable

50 bucks too now

Has good value for what it is

I would just replace the keycaps and maybe switches since speed silvers are too sensitive for most people typing

Kailh box whites or pinks + cheap pbt keycap set

Will have a fast gaming keyboard

[final herald]

180$

[smoky comet]

I think you can get it in bronze switch option too which feels phenominal

[final herald]

aud

also shipping costs

[smoky comet]

Check evga website or other vendors

[final herald]

i did

this is the cheapest with no shipping

cheapest with shipping is 180

i also found the logitech g613

[smoky comet]

At that point get whatevers at your local bestbuy or tech store

[final herald]

its 99$

[final herald]

we dont have bestbuy in australia

[late zinc]

this should qualify for free international shipping since it's over $49

[smoky comet]

Micro center

[final herald]

us onyl

[late zinc]

yep it does

[final herald]

is the logitech g613 any good

[late zinc]

nevermind, had the wrong address set, it does not

[smoky comet]

I guess g613 is “ok” but it has a cheaper plastic frame + no RGB

Also latency is mediocre

[final herald]

good no rgb

[smoky comet]

Not worth 100 dollars imo

But if its all you can get maybe

I would still hit my local tech stores

[final herald]

63 usd

[smoky comet]

Even walmart or target

Whatever you have there

Try the keyboards and return

If you dont like

And check rtings for latency tests and overall review

Cant really pick when you are dealing with shitty australian criminal shipping

I would avoid corsair though

Every one ive had has had chattering issues

The worst quality control ive seen

Have owned like 10 at this point

Over half returned

[final herald]

rtings says the g613 is good

and latency is good

[smoky comet]

If you dont care about it looking like an office pc then whatever

[final herald]

i really donyt care about looks

[smoky comet]

I would consider hotswap too

The v6 had hotswap and overall lookes better + rgb

But yeah this is ass

Evga best of both worlds but not an option

Unless you want to buy used or “new” on ebay

[final herald]

i wont ever use hotswap

[final herald]

i dont like rgb

[smoky comet]

Could also be worth looking into

[final herald]

the only one in my budget is the halo one

and god that looks ugly

[smoky comet]

Get whatevers in your budget then and checks off most of your boxes

[final herald]

Full size black no rgb

[warped lion]

Good keyboard with function and number row wireless for gaming (low latency, decent polling rate) and long typing (light switches, not too loud) hopefully thock cheapest possible?

[unique pumice]

if i am looking for good cheap and reliable keyboard what i should look at

[chrome raft]

jb hifi?

[smoky comet]

wireless
low latency
Choose one

[warped lion]

By low I mean as low as possible.. Logitech has lightspeed but that's quite expensive...

[smoky comet]

No cheap wireless keyboard will be low latency

[smoky dust]

I have a problem with my keyboard, whenever I press left ctr, the caps lock button gets activated and even lights up. In matrix it shows normal left ctrl and I can bind any other key to the position of left ctrl. I think windows somehow always recognized left ctrl as capslock

[unborn sandal]

Ignoring RGB, can we like, rank the logitech Wave keyboard and M705 mouse combo?

been seeing if i should upgrade when i get an actual desktop

[late zinc]

you either pay for something with logitech lightspeed or corsair slipstream or whatever, or you get trash.

[warped lion]

ok then whats the cheapest of that bunch which isnt a nightmare to type on?

[muted karma]

it ain't the 2000s anymore

bigger issue would be the the companies looking for low latency wireless are not the companies trying to make an actually decent keyboard

[sharp hatch]

What’s the difference between Logitech g413 and g613 besides wired and wireless?

And price

[spiral rivet]

So if I spilt a liquid on my keyboard and quickly flipped it upside and put it somewhere warm is there anyway it could start working again

[dusty remnant]

i've seen crazier, but don't count on it, I would inspect the pcb

[dusty remnant]

esp if price is a factor, you are either paying for a decent board, or for the licensing for the connector

[muted karma]

What

What licensing lol

[spiral rivet]

What’s a pcb I’m stupid

[brittle pewter]

is there an issue with having a plate directly connected onto a pcb
just having nothing in between at all

[marble dock]

As long as it isn't powered on then sure, just make sure its fully dry before you use it again (at least a day)

[muted karma]

wdym exactly

[spiral rivet]

hey so like i just tried it now it works like everything works fine is it safe to use or leave it longer its been like 15 hours

[marble dock]

probably fine

[weak cloud]

quiet and linear full size with lights and a volume wheel

k100 matches all boxes besdies quiet.l

[left mountain]

This a good deal?

$200 CAD

https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Tenkeyless-Lightspeed-Mechanical-LIGHTSYNC/dp/B085RLZ1C4/ref=asc_df_B085RP54BT/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459346866217&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15384718279445838298&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001111&hvtargid=pla-961609272401&th=1

[shut night]

Yo im a bit late but my cat pissed on my keyboard recently, as long as there isn't water or there isn't any rust forming in the board it should be fine (i needed to change a transistor on my board bc i let rust form)

[spiral rivet]

that is wild

ur cat pissed on ur kb

[shut night]

Right as i switched out the stock switches for a new one too

[spiral rivet]

damn

i spilt half a litre of coke on mine

its fine now like

some sticky keys but thats about it

and fix for that?

well sticky switches

like if u take the keycap off that little button thing

[shut night]

If its dried all the way it should be fine, you could try and disassemble the switches and clean them out

[spiral rivet]

I'd break the keyboard

[shut night]

Using isopropyl alc or smth that isn't conductive

My mom spilled tea in hers but after a couple month the stickiness is gone tho so idk maybe it goes away on its own

She does write a lot so maybe her writing dislodges some stuff that makes it sticky

So i guess type a way

[spiral rivet]

oh

ty

fell asleep

xd

[spiral rivet]

i have no mineral water would that work

[exotic wyvern]

peeboard

[spark hatch]

hey guys, im looking for your full size keyboard recommendations, only catch is I would like it to be south paw
had my eyes on keychrons q12 but I've been out of touch with the keyboard community for about a year now so I wasnt sure if there were better options.

thank you in advance! ping me please

[shut night]

no mineral water will "fuck shit up"

[shut night]

imma make a sticker that says peeboard on mine now

[arctic shuttle]

Keeborb

[fiery coral]

I spilt about half a can of Diet Coke on my keyboard I unplugged it immediately and took all the keys out and dried it as much as I could with paper towel and it’s sitting slanted upside down anything else I should do and how long before I should use it because I have some assignments due tonight

[brittle pewter]

half a can and especially coke is going to be really bad. just putting it upside down isn't going to cut it like water, the residue can end up killing it.
i would advise taking it a part completely and wiping down the pcb with rubbing alcohol

you also need to assess the spillage, like is the liquid inside individual key switches?

[fiery coral]

I kinda panic dried it so I’m not too sure how bad it was

it did spill in the top half of the keyboard with no openings

[brittle pewter]

that's what you should be doing, you dry the big spillage first

[fiery coral]

But I would assume it could go on the switches

[brittle pewter]

what keyboard model

[fiery coral]

k70

I doesn’t really look like liquid could get into the switches

they are tight on there

[brittle pewter]

its transparent keyswitches
check if there's liquid splashes inside them

[fiery coral]

yea I can see a few drops on the green board inside it

Currently in my college dorm so I don’t have the tools to take it apart

Nvm I got a thermostat screwdriver

[brittle pewter]

i'm not sure if you can separate the plate from the pcb without de-soldering all of the switches

it will be basically impossible to clean the topside of the pbc with the plate still on

[fiery coral]

Yea I think you are right

[brittle pewter]

you can still use cleaning tools with isopropyl, its just annoying

[arctic shuttle]

Why would you do that, keyboards can't drink, they don't have mouths

[fiery coral]

i know english can be tuff

[arctic shuttle]

Clearly he thought the keyboard was thirsty

Nah fr though as long as it didn't sit in the PCB it should be fine

If it was swimming, yikes

[fiery coral]

i got it drying now i cant really take it apart right now but i dont think it leaked that much into the keyboard

mostly on the top and it ran down it

[spark hatch]

hey guys, im looking for your full size southpaw keyboard recommendations
had my eyes on keychrons q12 but I've been out of touch with the keyboard community for about a year now so I wasnt sure if there were better options.

thank you in advance! ping me please!

[brisk tusk]

Dude a ducky at goodwill for $5

[shut night]

Guys how are you supposed to clean a paracord cable?

Is using a damp cloth ok?

Or is there some dark magic techniques y'all use

[chrome raft]

very nice

[safe apex]

https://en.akkogear.com/product/black-pink-5087s-via-mechanical-keyboard/?attribute_switch=Akko+V3+Cream+Yellow

is this a good keyboard?

shipping is 4$ but there is a coupon that makes it free shipping

[smoky comet]

No

Chinese junk

[chrome raft]

bad compared to what esle?

[muted karma]

nice, show me your non-chinese made board then

[calm kayak]

Did ya get it?

[brisk tusk]

Yup and my friend got it working by cleaning it out.

[calm kayak]

Nice!

It's got a cool space bar

[main narwhal]

s p a c e

[arctic shuttle]

We love space

[main narwhal]

the final frontier

[arctic shuttle]

Or so we've been told

[main narwhal]

maybe v4

i have a v2 lel

[arctic shuttle]

Space buddies

[chrome raft]

I found a image of this keyboard but idk the model and it doesn't specify

[raven badger]

man

just build yourself something custom

[safe apex]

really?