peripherals

[safe apex]

wdym

[raven badger]

like

something custom

[safe apex]

this is gonna be my first mechanical keyboard

[raven badger]

akko v3 cream yellows+gmk 67+random keycaps

[raven badger]

Custom is funner

Its not that hard when you only need to attach parts

[safe apex]

ahh okay

is it usually the same price

[raven badger]

Like this one was $90

custom

[safe apex]

looks really nice

can you help me look for a barebone case

[raven badger]

$160 custom

[safe apex]

and some keycaps

[raven badger]

gmk 67

[safe apex]

i like the akko cream yellow switches

[raven badger]

get the pre lubed ones from akko

[safe apex]

barebone, right?

[raven badger]

Manual lubing takes to long but is better

[raven badger]

Yeah

has rgb and all that stuff

3mods

modes

[safe apex]

im not sure what i should do

[raven badger]

Thos pics i posted were gmk 67s

[raven badger]

Just get prelubed switches

[safe apex]

im looking for a 75% or bigger keyboard

75% or tkl

[raven badger]

https://en.akkogear.com/product/akko-v3-cream-yellow-pro-switch-45pcs/

[raven badger]

hmm

idk

[safe apex]

65 and below are small for me

[raven badger]

Dang

I dont use numpad or ins/pgdown/pgup/printscr

[safe apex]

me neither

but might as well

[raven badger]

I like more desk space

[cunning plume]

Hello! I've been thinking of getting a new keyboard lately. The RGB is starting to act up on my steelseries apex and I dont have warranty anymore. Are keychrons are a good choice?

I want to stick with a TKL layout or try a 75% this time.

[smoky comet]

Dont get keychron for gaming

worst latency

[sharp hatch]

@ me

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

[chrome raft]

any ideas on what tf this keyboard is

[solemn marsh]

EPOMAKER TH80 SE Gasket 75% is this keyboard any good ?

[chrome raft]

kind of useless but ok

[boreal rivet]

OH HEAVENS! Googling the brand that was printed onto the keyboard, navigating to their products page and locating the appropriate model using common sense and my eyes is such a herculean task!!!!!

[chrome raft]

anyways I found it

[boreal rivet]

you are welcome

https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1006976695833727187.webp?size=48&name=pepew&quality=lossless

[left mountain]

So basically buy a barebone case, switches and key caps? Are the switches and key caps going to be compatible with every case?

[raven badger]

yessir

Make sure your case is "hotswap" and supports 5 pin MX switches

Only MX style switches are compatible with most keyboards

and standard mx keycaps

But pretty much universal

[left mountain]

So hotswap case, MX style switches and MX style keycaps

[raven badger]

Yeah

but for keycaps u dont need to search for it

just keycaps (usualy pbt is the best)

[left mountain]

Thanks

What are some brand recommendations for barebone case, switches and keycaps

Then I can go look at the designs they have

[raven badger]

Budget?
Preffered Size?
Linear/Tactile/Click Switches?
Color?
RGB?

[boreal rivet]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005633429208.html

just buy this

[raven badger]

The link does not work

[boreal rivet]

uh yes it does

[raven badger]

Not for me

[boreal rivet]

ok sucks to be you then

[raven badger]

what is it

[raven badger]

Yessir

both gmk67
purple one $90
bmw one $160 (custom designed keycaps)

[boreal rivet]

what a waste of money

[raven badger]

How

[left mountain]

Under $200, 75%, quiet switches, RGB, for color I'll just have to look at the designs

I like the BMW one

[raven badger]

tell that to the hipyo tech bois

[safe apex]

yo eggroll

[raven badger]

rupee

[raven badger]

whats up indian man

[safe apex]

nah what 💀

i found a keyboard i like

i wanna hear you ropinions

[raven badger]

Show

link?

[safe apex]

https://en.akkogear.com/product/dracula-castle-5075b-plus-mechanical-keyboard/?attribute_switch=Akko+V3+Cream+Yellow+Pro

[safe apex]

it has the switches i lke too

[raven badger]

I wish they just sold the case seprately

It should sound good

Side rgb lighting is a nice touch

Should sound really creamy+thocky

[safe apex]

i can turn it on and off whenever right

[raven badger]

Yeah

[safe apex]

besides that the actual keyboard should be good right

[raven badger]

If you cant just with the keyboard just downoad the software

[safe apex]

free shipping and switches

[safe apex]

they have their own software called 'Akko Cloud'

[raven badger]

yes

Ofc

Also it is gasket mounted which is a bonus

[safe apex]

why dont people recommend akko keyboardslol

[raven badger]

Not very popular

[safe apex]

how is the led on the actual keyboard

is it north or south

rgb* sorry

[raven badger]

I think its north

lemme check

Looks north from this picture

[safe apex]

ahh

thats bad right

[raven badger]

South facing is better for shine throught keycaps

But since these arent shine through it doenst matter as much

[safe apex]

i dont like shine through keycaps

😭

[raven badger]

also I dont use rgb often so it doenst matter for me

[raven badger]

they are not shine through

[safe apex]

i know

i meant like

in general, i dont like shine through key caps

so it doesnt matter ig

[dusty remnant]

anyone know what these are? got them from the mystery switches from novel keys

[sonic cape]

looks like TTC Bluish White base with Brown stem

[ivory portal]

Well I just got home from a trip and apparently my keyboard is not working and kicking usb errors. So anyone got a backlit gaming keyboard with 10key on the cheap. I've never had a good keyboard backlit so i'll not be that picky.

[chrome raft]

how many keyboards does everyone have?

[ivory portal]

depends do you count 15 year old laptops?

[chrome raft]

no

i consider that a complete item

[ivory portal]

then 3, 2 work, they are wired and are cheap toss in ones that come with stuff.

[chrome raft]

im at two

one working, one with a broken usb port

[ivory portal]

one is for the laser and the other is for the cnc machine if I ever get it working

[chrome raft]

thats pretty cool

a few of the machines at my work came with cherry keybaords

keyboards

[sweet ridge]

Question? What is the best 100usd full size general use mechanical keyboard.

[chrome raft]

Keychrom K10 pro?

Keychron

[cunning anvil]

😰

uh how much does half a split count for

[dusty remnant]

I have a K10 rn, great starter board

[past vortex]

I just use a tinesey arudinno to test letency, but an 'xlat' looks intresting to compare.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/17lg4lm/what_do_yall_think_about_the_new_xlat_latency/
xlator a tinesey , could probably be used to test keyboars latency as well.

[left mountain]

Is keychron k10 a good starter keyboard if you just want to be able to switch the keycaps?

[chrome raft]

its a fine starting board if you want the full size layout

[dusty remnant]

absolutely

[chrome raft]

make sure to get the k10 pro

[dusty remnant]

Doing a build with GMK Zooted, and ig luxe cables isnt a thing anymore so trying to design my own on cable mod, any thoughts

[boreal rivet]

its really ugly

[dusty remnant]

any better lmao

[cunning anvil]

worse, at least the first one had joker vibes

whats up with that blue

[left gate]

yo sup what kb should i get for under 100 bucks

[ivory portal]

Ok, found a microsoft sculpt keyboard I can use until I can get something better, which is better than on screen keyboard.

[plain hedge]

its about time I got myself a mechanical keyboard

[plain hedge]

there's tons out there afaik, but unless you specify what you want idk how anyone can help you

I'm personally looking for a retro/vaporwave one

(preferably not custom built bc I'm completely new to this)

[chrome raft]

i wonder how long before i ditch gmmk 2

my

[left gate]

i just want something not too loud and clacky or something

[polar totem]

he hah

y'all ain't on this wave

[plain hedge]

hmmm ik specific switch types are less loud/clacky but I'm no expert tbh

[left gate]

ah

aight

[boreal rivet]

do better

[polar totem]

using those to try to beat a 2nd gen NOS Omnikey ultra is bold

[polar totem]

Damped switches exist, there's plenty of good designs. I know a guy who recently found a good damped tactile switch I can ask, I forgot what it was called. Of course it'll be a mushier bottom out, but that's worth it if less sound is your goal

[boreal rivet]

Hm maybe true

[polar totem]

Scored for a cool hunge USD btw. I'm stoked about it

[boreal rivet]

Nice

[long vortex]

any keyboard recomendations for someone with no money

my ctrl keys died

[chrome raft]

steal?

[shut night]

Windows touch keyboard, its on the accessibility settings

[muted karma]

from what was shown so far the XLAT is extremely unreliable

even when you are in the hundreds of samples, adding another hundred changes the averaged value by quite a bit

with horrific stdevs

while something like ldat or bump testing don't do it as bad

[left gate]

got something w no mush?

[polar totem]

Minimal mush is all you can do with rubber dampers unfortunately, but it's worth the compromise if you want no sound.

[left gate]

ah

alright

[boreal rivet]

lichicx lucy

[pliant stump]

https://youtu.be/xjoEIQcj-44?si=sLKtOXrt8ZolGtRz

Guys are there any keyboards that can resemble the tg67 with ktt rose switches?

My keyboard budget is 100, already have the switches

[long vortex]

https://a.co/d/5kcAVzj

Is that a OK keyboatd

[cunning anvil]

having fun

[cunning anvil]

still have a bunch of upgrades to be had

probably start with the plate

[lilac relic]

Finally decided to get a new kit and went for the Mode Sonnet to match my Fractal North case look, pretty hyped to see how their custom backplate engraving turns out. I decided to get one of this project I worked on last year

[long vortex]

so is this a good keyboard https://a.co/d/5kcAVzj

[late zinc]

good

cheap

mechanical

choose 2

[long vortex]

why cant i have all 3

[cunning anvil]

define cheap

less than 30?

[long vortex]

i say $37 is cheap

[cunning anvil]

usd

[long vortex]

yes

the one i listed is cheap and mechanical

[cunning anvil]

shurg

[long vortex]

i know its no model m but i have one connected to the xt it came with

[cunning anvil]

ilove the roller on that ngl

[long vortex]

huh

im sure its all plastic

no way its got aluminum for that price

[cunning anvil]

horizontal scroll wheel is better than vertical

[long vortex]

why cant i find a good mechanical keyboard with full per key programable rgb and fully programable with a proper alumium base pannel

that is cheap

[cunning anvil]

im considering dropping 300usd for a really cute keyboard

i think i have a problem

[long vortex]

what keyboard

[cunning anvil]

brass knuckhull lesovoz, comes with ink black v2s and cyrillic sublegend caps

and some plates

[cunning anvil]

basically this fellas inspiration

[long vortex]

lol

[cunning anvil]

it has a handle!

and its brass

https://trashman.wiki/community/cases/knuckhull
https://trashman.wiki/community/pcbs/lesovoz

looks like the caps are a 65usd set

do i value a piece of metal with a handle that much is my dilemma

[boreal rivet]

no

[cunning anvil]

lol

too late

[grizzled tusk]

Looking for a White Wireless TKL Keyboard. Preferably brown switches.

I like the looks of the ducky one 3 TKL but it’s not wireless.

[rancid maple]

Looking for a wireless keyboard, TKL with very clicky switch

[rancid maple]

Have you found anything

[long vortex]

when did removing features and charging more become popular for keyboards

i love my steelseries apex m300

it has 12 macro keys a numpad and media controls

i see one problem its not mechanical and they dont make it anymore

give me a keyboard like this with mechanical switches and id be happy

[long vortex]

looking at new keyboards is slightly depressing they are nothing special

[cunning plume]

I've been looking for a new keyboard too. I've been looking at keychron.

[zinc wave]

They are all the same

[cunning plume]

Have any had early black friday sales so far?

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G613-LIGHTSPEED-Mechanical-Connectivity-Refurbished/dp/B07DJYXTVR/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1FPY8ZCBA5TN7&keywords=g613&qid=1699408803&sprefix=g613%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-4

considering that with a 3 year protection plan

[chrome raft]

just get a keychron

[loud nova]

I'm wanting a TKL keyboard with

• Mechanical switches - ideally hotswap, Probably brown switches at least to start.
• Wireless
• Wireless RGB Management with signalRGB
• Qi Charging (obviously I'll probably have to add this myself, that's fine).

Is there anything other than the ROG Claymore II ? It's $359 AUD, but eh, At this point I just want the perfect keyboard, price is less of an issue.

[formal dragon]

get a maker scarlet

[long vortex]

pricey

[loud nova]

I don't see RGB?

[inland hearth]

will alcohol harm anything with the switches/electronics on my g915? had an energy drink spill a while back and while i was able to dry it out and have no functionality issues, some keys are sticky. already cleaned the keycaps with warm water. the switches aren't removable without desoldering, making it a bit more difficult

[grizzled tusk]

nah mate

[loud nova]

isopropyl alcohol is the go to for cleaning any electronics

[toxic dagger]

Should i buy the razer huntsman v2 tkl or the Steelseries Apex pro tkl (2023 ver.) Mainly to play fortnite 💀

[mint swan]

i cleaned a keyboard i bought and the difference is mad

ill post pics

here's how it looked before I cleaned it

here's after only doing a basic clean

[mint swan]

i found it in a charity shop for £7

it uses the AT connector

its not mechanical

I took this photo earlier

its much more clean now

its a kb-6926

in the same shop i saw various things like old parallel printers, old monitors, etc

i didnt see any old keyboards other than that

i know they get lots of old stuff in so ill make sure to look out for other old keyboard when i go

i saw a 32 inch crt in there and a typewriter

[sick salmon]

What is this supposed to mean? Why is my “p” key on my keychron keyboard lit up in that green hue?

[gusty ridge]

The piss key

[mint swan]

i had to buy a ps/2 to AT female connector because i only have AT male to ps/2 adapters

i think i got that the wrong way around

im surprised none of my laptops have a AT connector

[toxic dagger]

🙏

[brazen sentinel]

How do you tape mod a keyboard?

[long vortex]

OK is a open box version of this https://redragonshop.com/products/brahma-k586-1?variant=44402908463326 for $30 worth getting ill add a $5 3 year square trade warranty

Oh and I have a 25% offf coupon

[celest coyote]

so guys, i recently purchased a G512 and saw this little guy here
im wondering what is for

[cunning plume]

one color might be dead on that RGB. My current keyboard has that issue so I'm looking at getting another one.

[cunning plume]

I've been watching a few keyboard videos lately and its a popular mod. You have to take out the pcb board and cover the bottom side with like 2 layers of electric tape

[sick salmon]

It fixed itself somehow, no idea what I did tho lol

[cunning plume]

That’s good to hear. I’m thinking of buying a keychron myself

[sick salmon]

I highly recommend

I love my keychron

[left mountain]

Which keychron model would you guys get?

[upper remnant]

Zoom75

Aquaking 67g switches

[left mountain]

That's nice. Hopefully you don't pair it with a black mouse

[upper remnant]

My idea was to spray paint a mouse XD

[left mountain]

Nice

[past vortex]

I had varience in testing with shorting on a teensy. But I don't remember it being huge.
I wonder if the screen, and everything else they got going on is interfearing with testing.

[long vortex]

why do all keyboards look alike now

[ionic briar]

you can only do so much to a rectangle

[marble pagoda]

does anyone know some compatible replacement stabs for a Logitech gpro x

[mint swan]

anyone know if I can use a usb to ps/2 adapter then ps/2 to at

at female

[grizzled tusk]

what are the “thockiest” switches?

[cunning anvil]

what is "thock" to you

[muted karma]

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

[boreal rivet]

realforce mentioned

buy realforce

[muted karma]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqafn8kFDyY&t=46s

so much thocc

[chrome raft]

have an old realforce with topre hhkb switches bru, hype drome rubber cup feeling awesome topre top hhkb

i'mmm boutta toppppreee https://www.realforce.co.jp/en/products/R3SD11/

[cunning anvil]

would it be funny to make an altoids tin folding mmo "mouse"

because it's about the right size

not very comfortable though im guessing

[dusty remnant]

i was considering a tin Macro pad after they brought it up on wan

[cunning anvil]

a what ?

got a link? was it recent wan

[dusty remnant]

like a little six key keyboard lol. and actually know that i think about it, it was on SYSK not wan, but i listen to those back to back so my bad

but yea Tinavotors is a thing, people who make things out of altoids cans lol, whole hobby or at least it was

[grizzled tusk]

ultimate thock

[long vortex]

hmm is this a ok keyboard https://www.keychron.com/collections/custom-keyboards/products/keychron-v6-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard

[cunning anvil]

keychron...

[long vortex]

what?

[chrome raft]

just buy a keyboard friend

[grizzled tusk]

if you like the colour of it / layout and switches go for it buddy!

I have a keychron never had an issue with it 🙂

[plush sigil]

Go for a monsgeek

[grizzled tusk]

https://www.monsgeek.com/product/m3/

https://www.monsgeek.com/product/monsgeek-m1/

if i got one like one of those ^^

can i just chuck switched in, keycaps on then i’m good to go?

or do i need to do other stuff. i’ve never built a keyboard before so very new to it

[boreal rivet]

Yes

It’s very easy nowadays

[long vortex]

its not easy to pick a keyboard

[chrome raft]

its pretty easy

do you need a numpad?

[long vortex]

i just saw the major flaw in this https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Anti-Ghosting-Pre-Programmed-Passthrough/dp/B09DWCDL8X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=13O7FK4ZPHGQ9&keywords=rosewill+keyboard+mechanical&qid=1699652000&sprefix=rosewill+ke%2Caps%2C302&sr=8-6
[3:34 PM]
id need a set of new keycaps right out of the box
[3:34 PM]
wth was rosewill thinking
[3:35 PM]
those keycaps on the numpad would be worthless

its little things that can matter

i was just like ok ill do the rosewill then i saw that numpad

[chrome raft]

dont overthink it, at the end of the day, its just a keyboard

[long vortex]

if i could find a new steelseries apex m300 gaming keyboard is grab it

been using the one that died since 2018

if i could rember were i put the box with the adapters id use my old model m that came with my xt

[chrome raft]

tons of boards like that

[long vortex]

like what?

[chrome raft]

any gaming board

im using the gmmk 2

its fine

[long vortex]

to bad this is a scam https://www.wadeal.com/21384/4835150950178205122/?_cd=a355eb557b4182a6cea351d9634482eea00005c02bfdf77aeeed512282b260d7&_uid=80185032841

nice keyboard if its new

[cunning plume]

Anyone know if Keychron will have a black friday sale? was looking at getting the Q1

[rancid maple]

How much is I’ve

One

[cunning plume]

It’s right now at 170

And the drop sense 75 is on sale for $150 but the black one isn’t in stock

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Apex-RGB-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0898R8DTH

membrane or switch?

[cunning plume]

I have the Apex 3 TKL and its mechanical

not sure why it doesnt mention on amazon but double check on steelseries's site

[long vortex]

realy doesnt look like it uses mechanical switches from photos

[cunning plume]

ah yeah the lighting looks different from mine

10 zones...

Dont get it.

[long vortex]

the rosewill blitz k50

is nice

[cunning plume]

You can get a better custom keyboard for 50 bucks new if you look around

[long vortex]

but ill have to order new keycaps for the numpad

[cunning plume]

I'm looking at replacing my steelseries

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DWF4G28/

its cheap

i am ready to break this garbage hp thing with a hammer

it came this pc

[toxic dagger]

i need a new keyboard and i cant decide between the Apex Pro TKL 2023 Ver. or the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL, is it better to have better latency, (Razer Huntsman) or have rapid trigger (Apex Pro) i play mostly CS2 and Fortnite

[rancid maple]

https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-Programmable-Anti-Ghosting-K629-RGB/dp/B0B8YTFL89/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=YQlZr&content-id=amzn1.sym.b39279e2-d01f-4f95-97f7-58946be73bd9&pf_rd_p=b39279e2-d01f-4f95-97f7-58946be73bd9&pf_rd_r=J9GKWAHH72Z8XKRSKQ1E&pd_rd_wg=qFYs0&pd_rd_r=70b8e193-b669-4b8f-963f-878a63db8671&ref_=pd_gw_dealz_csg_t1&th=1

Is this a good keyboard i am going to be swapping the key caps and switches

Any good recommendations

[cunning anvil]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1171210582037385266/1171210582326775889/PXL_20231106_215732539.jpg?ex=655bd9da&is=654964da&hm=484511019b0e4a53ffe5d0d35331c1d392dbb39d8274c6a62384a940878c3f40&

can't wait to daily this baby

is so cute

[north void]

Oh my, she tiny... wait... why is it so smol

[cunning anvil]

just half

there's another half not frame

[dusty remnant]

FINALLY

[wind rock]

for prebuilt keyboards should i get a keychron or something from higround

[bronze roost]

hi guys, i was looking for a mechanical keyboard for 50-100 euros from 75€ or tkl for programming and editing, do you know any recommendation?

[chrome raft]

keychron

[spiral rivet]

What's a good gaming 60% blue switch keyboard under £50 uk

[cunning plume]

Do you think the keychron will go lower than this?

[torn shadow]

Hi, im looking for a brown switch keyboard under 100 euros but preferably as cheap as possible, any suggestions for good quality keyboards like this?

[left mountain]

Hmm why brown switch?

[torn shadow]

I dont like the loud blue switches which I have right now, I thought brown would be good for gaming?

[left mountain]

Oh I see. I saw that yellow switches are the quieter ones

[long vortex]

https://pwnage.com/products/ultra-custom-mechanical-keyboard is this any good

[chrome raft]

yes buy it

[torn shadow]

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=5461 is this good for cheap?

[long vortex]

Ducky makes good keyboards

[torn shadow]

i rlly dont know if i should get tactile or linear switches man

(gonna use it for gaming)

[hollow matrix]

The Q series is metal so its price is quite high
But the V series is plastic so the price is lower :)

[cunning plume]

i'd prefer metal

[hollow matrix]

Then go with the Q series :D

[torn shadow]

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=8712 is this a good keyboard with cherry mx red switches? Im gonna be using it for gaming

[left mountain]

How big of a difference does the aluminum base make?

[ionic briar]

mostly in perceived premiumness
sounds different too cause an aluminum body reflect sounds different than a plastic body, but those are all subjectives

[left mountain]

Thanks!

[tame cradle]

for a keyboard im going to be custom building what would you guys reccomend for specs

[pale pond]

should I change my gateron browns to blacks

I have a box of blacks lying around

[long vortex]

ok im flipping a coin between red dragon k586 or the pwnage keyboard https://www.makeuseof.com/redragon-k586-brahma-review-mechanical-keyboard/

funny a huge feature like hotswappable switches wasnt advertised on the red dragon

[left mountain]

I have some amazon gift card balance remaining. What are some good switches/keycap brands on amazon canada?

[chrome raft]

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0C6F18LGR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

this will be my cheap bedroom keyboard

just enough to type in youtube search

[main narwhal]

If you want fancy caps, drop sells through amazon

kprepublic also carries keycap sets and switches, though mosto f that stuff ships from china

but you'll be able to purchase with your amazon store credit anyway

and there's all sorts of other dropshippers just shipping in cheap stuff from china

[left mountain]

any brands in particular

[bitter oar]

budget PBT keycap suggestion

under $30

[thin kestrel]

Whats your guys fav Switches?

Got a l3 with the browns which is in transit, and thinking of ordering the Jupiter reds cause they Sound interesting and gatheron Blacks (cause i always wanted to try them, even if they only end up in my gamecon for rhythmgames)

Currently using mx silver, i like the gateron yellows in my gamecon a lot more (idk the feel mostly... Doesnt seem as unstable), alltho i like the fast actuation, but its just too Light for my taste, this is also why i was thinking of the kalith heavy speed pro Switches.

But id just like some reccomends or ideas from you guys.

But i see myself in having way too many different types to Switch around with

[boreal rivet]

Skcm brown/topre 55g

[muted karma]

Mx black

[thin kestrel]

So current Switches i have in sight.

Gateron Black
Gateron Jupiter red
Kalith heavy speed pro

And i guess im done with mx if i see the price compared to f. E. Gateron and the difference

[untold orchid]

Alpacas, tried so many and I keep going back to them

Just the smoothness and the sound is incredible

[chrome raft]

I just finished ordering the parts for my keyboard and the total cost is 3333NTD

That includes all of the tools needed to do everything. Does not include transport.

[mint swan]

does anyone else prefer older keyboards to new ones

[brazen sentinel]

My pcb has these batteries on it do I tape over these or not?

[cunning anvil]

those cylinders look like capacitors

[brazen sentinel]

Uh sorry but what’s a capacitor

[upper sigil]

it stores energy, so it is somewhat similar to a battery, but it works a bit different and it has different pros and cons compared to batteries

[brazen sentinel]

Oh okay

Is it safe to tape over

Like will my keyboard still work correctly

[thin kestrel]

Yea the whole pcb is safe to tape over

Considering its not aluminium tape or something you Plan on...

Capton tape, painters tape etc everything fine.

Tho why.

[cunning anvil]

its a mouse!

technically

i like having numbers on mouse thumb

and i wanted to mess with altoids tins more

[vestal walrus]

Not really keyboard but kinda is, I was wondering if having a numerical keypad beside my Gboard would be possible, it would make my life so much easier typing with a pen (It's on a fold 4 if that can help

[boreal rivet]

Use a low tack tape

Like washi tape with an acrylic adhesive

[lilac relic]

Just got my set of cerakeys, feels thock-y

[late zinc]

how tf do you get this deep into any electronics and not know basic components

[brazen sentinel]

I’m only 13 and it’s my first keyboard anyone can unscrew something

[wary kayak]

yall i want WASD keycaps for my key-board, any suggestions?

[cunning anvil]

so true

[polar totem]

To whoever was in here like last week looking for silent switches with no mush, Haimu silents don't use silicone and aren't mushy according to someone I know

[noble imp]

I present to you: my new decade old keyboard

[cunning anvil]

nice 6 key over there

[muted karma]

💀 offcenter sensor

also are you building a wireless mouse with a 3360

[mint swan]

where do u get that board with media keys on it

and how much is it because i need one

[cunning anvil]

is that bad

[cunning anvil]

not wireless yet, zmk isn't there yet

[muted karma]

most people wouldn't mind it on an office mouse, for gaming it is kinda weird tho

[muted karma]

ah

custom wireless mous pcbs are kinda kneecapped with pixart not providing sensors easily

[cunning anvil]

ali has em

[muted karma]

yea but 3360s suck for wireless

they have an extremely high powerdraw

[cunning anvil]

ah

[muted karma]

something like a 3335, 3370 or 339x would be better

[cunning anvil]

mostly using 60 bc it's explicitly supported by qmk

[muted karma]

eh, they all work more or less the same

[muted karma]

all of them are hard to get in low quanitities tho

which is why people more usually just gut g305s

[cunning anvil]

i wanna try qmking a g600 maybe

[muted karma]

[cunning anvil]

i just needs the num

i should really just stop using 40% for games and have a num row but

they cute and have handles

[arctic shuttle]

Keyborb

[cunning anvil]

weird how btw

[muted karma]

since you mostly do digital horizontal cursor movements with physical arcs of your mouse you want your sensor to "point at" the point you do your arch around (typically your wrist/elbow) otherwise it will move slanted

[cunning anvil]

would it be better lower but more horizontally centered?

[muted karma]

very big preference thing

there is no correct answer, lower is typically not preferred

since it makes the horizontal sensitivity really low

blue would be a "normal/neutral" one

[cunning anvil]

hmm, issues trying to get a decent usb position now

requiring a right angle cable isnt ideal

tweaked

the cable is a bit lower than id like but nothing a longer right angle cable wont fix

unless i can rotate the sensor without issue?

[chrome raft]

Silent THLACK

Sound profile: imagine walking down a wooden stairs that is lined with carpets

[stray marlin]

i love the colors

also i see your foot you might want to take that out

[chrome raft]

Shut.

But yeah. On desk, the keyboard will clack but with thock on the background

Clack + going down stairs on wooden, carpet lined stairs

[stray marlin]

where did you get the key caps

[chrome raft]

Shopee

It's fake Olivia anyway so it might be also the reason why it sound like that even with silent switches.

But again, I'm not complaining by a slightest.

[stray marlin]

yeah

i personally like my keyboards as loud as possible

[chrome raft]

I wanted it to be quiet.

But mine ended up sounding unique so I'm keeping it.

[thin kestrel]

i feel so damn slow with 70wpm qwq

I hope im at least over the bottom 10%

yea okay i dont feel as bad any more, tried blind mode in monkeytyper and just scored a 100% 73wpm, still slow, but im happy with full acc.

[stone orbit]

Can someone tell me what would have technically better sound quality? 96Khz 24bit or 192 khz 16bit?

[boreal rivet]

Negligible

Headphones, dacs and amps make more of a difference

[marble dock]

Yeah, at that point its nigh indistinguishable quality

[lethal star]

That’s not bottom 10%??? I get normally over 180+

[marble dock]

bottom 10% of enthusiasts sure, but i doubt the average person could do more than 50 lol

[thin kestrel]

Idk if id see myself as an Enthusiast, i basically only write via discord xD

Just tested mokeytype cause i have the cool keyboard now, and got that - so yea

Lol Google says professional writers between 65-70. Yea i doubt that.

[boreal rivet]

No one cares what wpm you can type at

Stop treating it as a competition

[loud nova]

Everything you can measure is a competition. Welcome to humanity.

[chrome raft]

Stop treating WPM as a competition

Just type.

[cunning anvil]

i almost hit 10 the other day

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DWF4G28

Is that a good buy?

[grizzled vigil]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N7OVagiblPo

https://tenor.com/view/money-shutup-take-gif-7953571

[stiff ore]

hey guys

im looking to buy a keyboard, and im between logitech g pro tkl (tactile brown) and razer blackwidow v3 tkl (linear yellow). I want to use it for typing (since im a software developer) and gaming. Im in quite a pickle since I have not tried mechanical switches and dont have any stores in which i can try them out. Ill just have to order online and thats it

which one do u guys recommend

[prime mirage]

Get a Blackwidow v4 it’s hot swap and generally 100x better

[stiff ore]

the problem is the price, i found these two for around 80 bucks

[prime mirage]

Or the best option which is go custom

[prime mirage]

Get a rk61

Those go for around 60

If not get the logi one

[stiff ore]

theyre 60% tho

ok

are browns better for typing?

[prime mirage]

They make full size of the same thing I just forget the name

[prime mirage]

No switch is “better for typing” everyone’s opinion is different like I perfer linears for trying while others perfer tactile

[stiff ore]

understandable

thx a lot

[left mountain]

Love the idea but for a $450 price tag, I'll pass

[grizzled vigil]

Especially for a pre order too it really all depends on how it performs in the wild and what crazy stuff customers figure out they can do with the keyboard

[left mountain]

Very interesting stuff though

[grizzled vigil]

I want to see what competitor versions and knock offs of this are gonna be like

[viscid tapir]

i like brown switches the most overall while it is subjective tactile switches are not most responsive for gaming while linear switches can get mundane for typing for me this is why i like light tactile switches with actuation in the middle

you get right amount of feedback

[wary kayak]

i think i messed up yall

[frozen scaffold]

depends on your preference

[frozen scaffold]

get the keychron V1

[stiff ore]

I also found this keyboard

And it looks like a good deal

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QH6JXMQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[chrome raft]

Sound notes: suppressed pops

[echo sandal]

I’m on a budget of $80 and I’m curious on rather I should get a redragon k530 and put pink flamingos in it

Or get the epomaker skyloong gk75

Or if neither what should I get?

[true osprey]

12 Keys missing

5 year old keyboard

All mixed around the keys

[pulsar mantle]

Can you put akko switches in a gk61

?

Akko wine red switches

[echo sandal]

????

[echo sandal]

https://www.amazon.com/TECWARE-Phantom-Mechanical-Keyboard-Wraith/dp/B0BQ2YF9YL?crid=AYYX3SVNQT33&keywords=tecware%2Bphantom%2Belite&qid=1685234967&s=electronics&sprefix=tecware%2Bphantom%2Belite,electronics,77&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=ctrnextgen-20&linkId=0cd33b6d360361528c769e50eb8845cd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[abstract umbra]

Trust me. It is not

[stiff ore]

whats wrong with it

[abstract umbra]

its a razer. everything is wrong with it

[stiff ore]

lol

[abstract umbra]

you can spent $80-90 on a keychron and get a way better experience.

[stiff ore]

i dont think i can afford that

[abstract umbra]

how much is the razer?

cause iirc the RRP is a lot

[stiff ore]

62 bucks

Its on a 65% sale

[left mountain]

I would buy a Keychron V1 prebuilt for around $80

That Razer keyboard is 60% off but it's showing as sold out to me

[stiff ore]

I just ordered it since it comes mid December, i can cancel if i change my mind

[stiff ore]

Out of my budget sadly

[wary kayak]

idk if sucktape was corect bt now it works

[bitter oar]

what’s the width of the tx stabilizers?

like 7mm on the durock v2’s for example

or 6.3~ on the C3’s

[floral brook]

Would I ask here about mice too?

Sure ok

Any reccomendations for a nice pretty damn light medium-ish sized wireless mouse?

With good stock skates

[royal patrol]

you could try to get a Finalmouse UltralightX when the next drop of the medium size happens on November 27 at 2PM pacific standard time

[floral brook]

Maybe a little bit cheaper? Max budget is like $120, would be nice for $100 tho

[royal patrol]

logitech g pro x superlight is available for $109usd on amazon USA right now

[floral brook]

Damn

[naive flume]

I like the MM731. Underrated imo

[cunning anvil]

keyboard with mouse switches

[wintry latch]

Hey, I'm looking for a new keyboard, y'all got any recommendation for a 60-75% ?

[arctic shuttle]

Keyboard

[unkempt dome]

Darmoshark m3
Attackshark X3

Lamzu mouse are quite good too but a bit more expensive

[bitter oar]

darmoshark m3/s

vgn dragonfly* f1 /

[cunning plume]

man im so tempted but ive heard evreryone complain about the stabs

[floral brook]

that one looks really nice actually

and cheap

[unkempt dome]

Get the moba edition

[floral brook]

whats the difference

oh diff switches

[bitter oar]

the stabs are horrendous i can confirm

[cunning plume]

are they hard to replace?

[bitter oar]

no, but durocks aren’t compatible

because glorious is shit and used really small cutouts

[bitter oar]

so, you buy thier gsv2 stabs

the housing thickness of them is 6.1mm, durocks are 7mm

the width of the plate is around 6.5mm, depending on the batch

so, ain’t no way ur fitting durocks v2 in here

unless you get a good batch

mine came with 6.5-6.6mm

[bitter oar]

btw, the gliding experience on the darmoshark m3 is better

dragonfly has prob better suface coding

[unkempt dome]

Really
Good to know

I'm eying the lamzu Atlantis mini

[bitter oar]

jus get m3s :kek

you don’t need such expensive mouse for pros

[unkempt dome]

Too big for my liking according to shape comparator

[bitter oar]

it’s not that big tbh

medium sized i’d say

it’s also called s - “small”

[unkempt dome]

The G305 I find it too big

[bitter oar]

the m3 non s is huge ikr

[bitter oar]

mmmm

[unkempt dome]

Well a bit too long I guess

I was tempted to get the viper mini and orochi v2 just to try the shape

[cunning plume]

you have one by any chance?

[bitter oar]

yes

tho, i’ve delubed them

[cunning plume]

it's been good sicne then?

[bitter oar]

but, well it barely made difference because the lubing job was so poor

[bitter oar]

nop, i was just curious

[cunning plume]

i see. i'm still waiting for the drop sense 75 black to be in stock. if its not bakc before black friday, might have to get this...

thats my main option right now

[bitter oar]

tbh i’d just get some keychron keyboard for start and replace the switches probs

maybe keycaps

but, they’re fine

[cunning plume]

I was looking at keychron but it looks a bit boring. i want some rgb. also ive been looking at this set. its not too expensive

[bitter oar]

replace the keycaps then

[cunning plume]

yeah i plan too

[bitter oar]

get some thicc keycaps

[floral brook]

whats the diff between golden black mamba's and the huano ice berry pink dot

[bitter oar]

look for sound comparasion

[floral brook]

i couldnt find it

[bitter oar]

well, both of them should be fine

pick whatever is cheaper

maybe a bit towards the huano’s?

[floral brook]

ill just get the moba version then

[unkempt dome]

Do you know any keycaps that are side printed and not cherry or oem profile?

Also that doesn't cost like hundreds of $$$

[bitter oar]

like XDA for example?

mmm prob check aliexpress

akko has some fine keycap sets for $30

[unkempt dome]

Yes xda or dsa preferably

I'll check if they have akko side printed

[karmic atlas]

i want to sell this keyboard. i don't like it. it's too chunky. the switches and sound feel off. how much can i sell it for? here are the specs:
keychron v1 ansi w/ knob
gateron blue lubed
stock stabilizers
pbt cherry profile keycaps

[dusty remnant]

~$50 it’s still a keychron so widely available for $85 in store. and blues… are less popular.

[void flicker]

why are blues less popular?

[dusty remnant]

Clickies. hold up.

random discord preferences. as close to a scientific study as imma get.

[karmic atlas]

i'll sell it for like $15

then i'm gonna get myself an actual decent keyboard

[dusty remnant]

i would still get more than that for it

or, well i mean i will take it off your hands for 15 lol, it would be great for a friend of mine

[turbid sigil]

Is the deathstalker v2 pro tkl worth it for gaming and writing?

[inland kite]

can someone recommend me a good rgb mechanical keyboard (with numpad) for max. price of 150€?

[bitter oar]

no and no

[bitter oar]

keychron V5

or custom keyboard

with ws mondari switches or ktt strawberry/ mint/ cabbage, tx stabs and some barebones kit with some pbt keycaps set

[twilit flare]

What's the quietest TKL mechanical keyboard I can buy? I'm working with $60

[bitter oar]

quietest?

overlube some silent switches

[twilit flare]

i mean stock

[bitter oar]

what are your criteria?

like tolerance for scratchy switches

[twilit flare]

whats scratchy

[bitter oar]

like when you feel the plastics of the switch scratch when you actuate the switch

and make scratchy sound

[inland kite]

I planned out to get a K8 Pro with custom keycaps, is that also good?

[turbid sigil]

whyyy

[bitter oar]

super overpriced

[turbid sigil]

is there anything bad abt it besides the price?

[bitter oar]

V series are better if you don’t care about wireless

[inland kite]

oh ok then ill check out the V series

[bitter oar]

abs keycaps, mid switches, razer software

[turbid sigil]

ok can you recommend me a wireless gaming tkl keyboard that is also great for other uses?

[bitter oar]

budget?

[turbid sigil]

under 200

[bitter oar]

mmm

something like cidoo 75

@turbid sigil

there is also barebone version

you can choose keycaps, switches

but, the prebuilt is fine

[inland kite]

hey, im a bit stumped on the v5. does it only come with the keyboard plate and do you need to get your own switches, or is it prebuilt?

[bitter oar]

you can get barebones and prebuilt

[turbid sigil]

is there a black version?

[inland kite]

does this mean prebuilt? im assuming it does

[bitter oar]

nope

other epomaker boards should have black versions tho

akko boards r also fine

[bitter oar]

yes

[inland kite]

[turbid sigil]

is the SteelSeries Apex Pro a great keyboard or too expensive?

[spiral mica]

apex pro is the 2nd best gaming keyboard (behind wooting)

[glossy mica]

It’s best to just get a keyboard that sounds and feels good to your preferences, because 99% of people can’t tell the difference in a gaming board.

[bitter oar]

good and too expensive

[turbid sigil]

do they have a wireless keyboard?

[bitter oar]

the apex pro is probs the best mayor branded keyboard

but, i’d not get it over custom keyboard

$220 for non hotswap keyboard is too much

[bitter oar]

wooting ain’t the best no way

it has some unique features and overall it’s very good but not the best

[boreal rivet]

so what is the best

[bitter oar]

like most of $150+ custom keyboards

[cunning anvil]

no custom activation point 😔

[boreal rivet]

wow thats a dumb take if i've ever seen one

[bitter oar]

that custom actuation point and wrist strip won’t make it the best lol

[boreal rivet]

and a metal custom along with a qmk pcb won't either

[bitter oar]

sounds wise it is fine but, not good for custom sector standart

[boreal rivet]

unless you're telling me GMK gives me an instant reaction speed increase

[bitter oar]

sound matters more than flashy features

[boreal rivet]

both don't matter for shit

[unkempt dome]

I couldn't care less about sound

[ionic briar]

wooting offer full size hall effect cheaper than steelseries can
also have fun with its bloatware for the flashy shit

[bitter oar]

okay, then get rattly loose stabilizers and unlubed 15g switches

[ionic briar]

drunkdeer is the cheapest modern hall effect

[bitter oar]

because they’re the fastest

[boreal rivet]

15g?

[ionic briar]

but the software is also made in china stamp all over

[cunning anvil]

yum 15g

[bitter oar]

yup, 15g switches

[boreal rivet]

if you want to be objective

wooting is the best keyboard for gaming

[bitter oar]

still no

[boreal rivet]

but obviously irl it doesn't really matter

[cunning anvil]

gamers are silly

[boreal rivet]

agreed

[bitter oar]

what do you refer as “best for gamers”

[boreal rivet]

waste time breathing the keyboard sound copium instead

[ionic briar]

get your fact straight first
stock wooting is 60g bottom out, 40g start

[bitter oar]

they’re dumb so, if they think it’s the best for gaming they also feel like that

[ionic briar]

even their new lightest option is 30g start, 45g bottom

i value the hall effect sensing

[bitter oar]

sound matters for feedback

[ionic briar]

and they offer it full size cheaper than any other modern hall effect

[bitter oar]

and i don’t mean feedback such as blue switches

they’re horrendous

[boreal rivet]

I mean if you took the time to think about what objective metrics would affect the performance of a keyboard in the context of gaming

you would realise that wooting and other hall effect boards are objectively the best lol

[bitter oar]

actuation point, force required to actuate, bottom out, feedback, responsiveness

[ionic briar]

frankly buying a keyboard is like buying a car tbh
all this subjectivity and shit, once you bought a keyboard thats good, all the other "better" option is just nothing

good enough i should said

[boreal rivet]

agreed

[ionic briar]

but yea, stock wooting switch aint your adhd spring rate

[boreal rivet]

just like keyboard hobbyists huff the sound copium

[ionic briar]

so the only way that you can actuate with resting your finger is to push the actuation point right up at 0.1mm

[boreal rivet]

gamers huff the response time copium

[ionic briar]

feature

[bitter oar]

well, gamer keyboard < custom keyboard

[ionic briar]

what do we miss, a metal top plate

[boreal rivet]

feel?

[bitter oar]

and custom kbs are affordable rly

[boreal rivet]

sure

[bitter oar]

not every ofc

[boreal rivet]

then again hall effects and opticals are pretty damn smooth

[ionic briar]

im using a custom, and tbh, wooting gamer keyboard warrants the gaming marketing that they target

[bitter oar]

3 years ago we didn’t have KTT switches or akko switches nor wuque

[boreal rivet]

asus' rx clicky is leagues ahead of most mx clickies

and their rx linear is also pretty damn good

[ionic briar]

like this is just a keyboard with hall effect sensing

then we have this shit

[bitter oar]

i’ve had them it was fine but the actuation force was too little

i had the feeling of overshoot every time i press

[ionic briar]

their spring rate is more or less gateron yellow

[ionic briar]

asus rx stuff?

[boreal rivet]

they know their market very well

[bitter oar]

asus rx red yes

[ionic briar]

yea thats on asus for this shit

[boreal rivet]

doesn't really make it a bad switch though?

[bitter oar]

when it makes you accidental presses it could be

it comes down to person to person but for me it was pretty meh

[ionic briar]

i understand why you didnt like it

its not what wooting did tho

[glossy mica]

What is sound copium

[bitter oar]

i’d be fine if wooting was like $140

but $200 range is bit too much

[ionic briar]

you are fine with the apex pro at 230 usd
and all thats difference is that teeny oled screen and no case edge that surround the plate?

[boreal rivet]

they fill the niche of objectively fasted keyboard for gamers

and gamers buy it

[ionic briar]

210 sorry

[boreal rivet]

thats why it's expensive

no shit its not worth it from a hobbyist's perspective

[bitter oar]

i mean fine for today’s standart i didn’t say the apex was good for the price

[ionic briar]

fair

[bitter oar]

yes, wooting is better than apex but, still not the best

[ionic briar]

i give you that
best is subjective anyway

like the car

[boreal rivet]

in the context of gaming, objectively

it is

stop the cope

[ionic briar]

id take the wooting simply because they did the same thing for cheaper

also no steelseries bloatware bullshit

and web config if you really hate installing software for just your keyboard, which i do

[bitter oar]

at what is it the best?

[cunning anvil]

what's the worst sound i can get in a board without clickies

also i huff layout cope tyvm

sound is bs

the only good sound is no sound

[bitter oar]

put some dirt into your switches

[cunning anvil]

hyperbole btw

[boreal rivet]

response time, rapid trigger, analog input, actuation point customisation?

all the kind of stuff gamers care about

not hobbyists

[bitter oar]

where’s feedback?

[boreal rivet]

stop with the strawman lol

if you don't get my point then so be it

[cunning anvil]

gamers meaning people who compete?

[ionic briar]

or wanna be pros

[bitter oar]

also, i doubt wooting has the fastest response out of all the optical switch keyboards out there

[cunning anvil]

damn ig im not a gamer

[boreal rivet]

the wooting uses hall effects

also why don't you just google it?

[glossy mica]

I’ve always been able to compete with normal peripherals. Whether it’s headphones, a mouse, deskmat, etc

[bitter oar]

what does that have to do with it?

[boreal rivet]

i categorise the wooting buyer market as sweaty fps gamers who need an extra dose of placebo

[bitter oar]

i could argue with clones

[boreal rivet]

and sometimes actual pros

[cunning anvil]

lol

[glossy mica]

I’d be interested to see if a “gamer” setup actually performs in a way that is measurable and noticeable

[ionic briar]

tbh actual pros also huffing the placebo copium real hard

[cunning anvil]

its measurable, probs

[ionic briar]

like i just saw the whole mouse "hardcore" fucking pitchforking over optimum talking smack about polling rate

[bitter oar]

office mouse vs gaemin mouse

[boreal rivet]

yeah

early to mid 2010s cs pros

played on the most random shit

yet we have some of the most iconic clips from that era

[glossy mica]

Not convinced by either of those titles lol

I just enjoy a lighter mouse

[ionic briar]

They all use what, Microsoft intellimousw?

[boreal rivet]

tbf mice do make quite a large difference though

[boreal rivet]

css pros maybe?

idk

[bitter oar]

25g mouse

[boreal rivet]

i remember it was all just like logitech and razer

the DA

[cunning anvil]

District Attorney

[ionic briar]

Tbh, gaming mouse the title does help you filter out some of many shitty spin out sensor

[cunning anvil]

is PMW 3360 a good sensor?

[bitter oar]

if it’s flawless yes

[cunning anvil]

ah, QA issues?

[boreal rivet]

didnt you and pronin have a talk about that a few days ago

[ionic briar]

But once you get one that doesn't spin out or doing dumb shit, it just need to feel comfy in your hand imo

[cunning anvil]

i dont remember which server that convo was in oops

[boreal rivet]

it was here

[cunning anvil]

yeah i figured after you asked lol

[bitter oar]

no

the sensor itself being flawless by the design

and sometimes the manufactuner can also implement the sensor with flaw so,

[boreal rivet]

dude

stop pulling shit out your ass

I barely know shit about mice sensors and mcus and I can still tell you're spouting some bullshit

[bitter oar]

expect i’m not you tell me something to search and then you go “i barely know anything about sensors but i know ur spounting shit” tf

flawless sensor is such with low dpi deviation and to simplify it it means mostly that the sensor can handle rapid
/irregular movements

[boreal rivet]

yeah thats how stupid that statement was

where even someone with minimal knowledge on the topic can tell it's bs

[bitter oar]

look what $3 gaming mices do when you move your cursor too quickly

[bitter oar]

search it up then

[cunning anvil]

i never got feedback on the sensor location, would this feel fine?

or should i rotate it to get the extra cm or so

[boreal rivet]

again with the strawman lol

whatever dude

stupid people be like

[bitter oar]

“ur spreading bs”
refuses to watch a video about flawless sensors

[ionic briar]

Tbf, both ends of the spectrum exists

[cunning anvil]

pixart seems like a popular sensor manu

plus its quick to add in qmk afaict

[boreal rivet]

https://tenor.com/view/misinformation-spreading-spreading-misinformation-online-gif-4543841945782036495

[ionic briar]

E waste on one end, hype machine cash grab on the other

[boreal rivet]

gaming mice companies exclusively use pixart afaik

haven't seen one that doesn't use pixart

[bitter oar]

watch one.

[cunning anvil]

looks like variants of 3360 speciically are also popular in commercial mice, so probs fine ig

or were? until 3389 ig

[boreal rivet]

man just go to the convo you had with pronin

[cunning anvil]

fair

im just bored and wanna chat about stuff ig

[bitter oar]

man if you refer someone to as “spreading misinformation” then gather proof, not just blank statements and that you have instinct a’m spreading misinformation

[cunning anvil]

you wanna know something funny? the 3360 board on tindie is really silly how it does things

wish there was a 3360 breakout board available that wasnt silly that way

[boreal rivet]

buy in bulk and start your own mouse company

https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1008961286102581248.webp?size=48&name=pepeevil&quality=lossless

[cunning anvil]

i wish ploopy had mmo mice

i just want a lot of buttons

on my right hand

[boreal rivet]

obligatory ploopy headphones are dogshit 🫡

[cunning anvil]

oh

lol

[crimson dome]

looking to spend £50 ($60) to £60 ($75ish) on a wireless keyboard but need some suggestions please, not fussed about whether its RGB but must be UK ISO layout, any suggestions?

buying from the UK

[sullen copper]

Anyone has any recommendations for a good keyboard? My apex 7 is starting to fall apart just after warranty ended and if it gets any worse I might have to buy a new one.

[left mountain]

Channel demoted to niche?

[chrome raft]

Is the rk61 decent? I currently use a razer hunstman elite tkl

[ocean coral]

Keychron C3 Pro hasn't been mentioned much anywhere; is it decent for someone who doesn't need metal base or switch swaps? Hard to find info on this thing.

[uneven shuttle]

it's alright

or like i've used a keyboard with the exact same board and switches but different branding

[sleek bronze]

I think that for the price it can't be bad
Still I would probably go up to a keychron V

But for 37$ you will have a lot for your money

[chrome raft]

I'd love a budget keyboard with pre-lubed linear switches, a thocky sound, 60% and like a pastel colour or white.

[long vortex]

https://www.target.com/p/x9-performance-rgb-backlit-mechanical-usb-keyboard-for-pc/-/A-86102033#lnk=sametab

is it me or would those media keys get in the way

[vagrant zealot]

Yes and it’s ugly asf

Why can’t they be normal and put them in the top right where there is room

Then if there is no more room for buttons put them above the arrow keys

[west barn]

Lol the thought of getting a almost 100% keyboard never came across my mind but I had to use a coupon at MicroCenter so I did just that

Loving the Q12 so far

[cunning anvil]

southpaw :o

[west barn]

just need to tune the stabs

space bar is extra harsh and so is the left shift and enter

[west barn]

V1 compared to it. Buddy is chonky and a literal weapon now

[cunning anvil]

no handle/10

[west barn]

could always make one

debating if I should transplant the AKKO Matcha Greens from my V1 into the Q12 maybe

enough excluding the numpad

[orchid fog]

Is there no mouses channel?

[muted karma]

Nope

I'd correct you and say it is "mice" but for the computer peripheral "mouses" is also a correct olural form

[bitter oar]

that’s weird layout, pretty sure it’s not 100% tho

[cunning anvil]

not even almost?

[west barn]

96%

gotta reflash the firmware on it so that'll be fun

done it twice on my keychron v1 so I can do it again

[bitter oar]

probs not even that, it seems like 98%

tho, that’s not a thing

what layout is that tf

why’s the numpad on the other side and also

[west barn]

Southpaw

prefer left numpad over right for more mouse space

https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q12-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard

[bitter oar]

mmmm

96% is decent if you want numpad and save space

or 95%

[west barn]

I just need more switches to cover this keyboard but that is fine

[bitter oar]

i mean good switches are $0.4 nowadays… which switches are you using?

[west barn]

plan to put my Akko Matcha Greens I have on my V1 in this board

at some point

[bitter oar]

how much per?

[west barn]

idk lol I got them a while back

[bitter oar]

i’d suggest some KTT mints/ cabbages tbh

or mondari switches

[west barn]

yea saving money atm so no new switches or keycaps for the time being

[bitter oar]

they are basicly top notch switches without the high price

[west barn]

Money put into camera gear

and racing hobby

camera gear hogs it all atm

[bitter oar]

mmmm

[oblique ibex]

That looks awesome and cheap, especially considering the good build quality. Btw, what are the advantages of a left numpad?

[muted karma]

preference, gives you a bit more mouse space

I personally would just go for a detached numpad but

also it's not flipped which is kinda stupid

[oblique ibex]

Fair enough

I'm just so used to the one on the right

Maybe some day I'll get used to left side num pad

It's just a bit difficult after years of experience utilizing the right hand for numeric entry

[brave imp]

Look upon my works

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐩.

[west barn]

Funny thing is that is what I ran before

Keychron V1 and external but I just wanted a reason to use up 3 coupons I had for microcenter lol

[west barn]

also left hand dominant hehe

[pliant stump]

Had to cop myself some hi75

But it got delayed :/

Pair it up with ktt roses

[bitter oar]

why roses ew

the worst ktt switch after greys

[pliant stump]

Cuz preference?

[bitter oar]

cheap?

[pliant stump]

Cabbages are crap too 🤫

[bitter oar]

mints r good

[bitter oar]

a bit more poppy mints

[pliant stump]

Genuinely its down to preference

I like em

[bitter oar]

owg i’ve messed up ktt roses with red wines