peripherals

[pliant stump]

Owg?

[bitter oar]

embed fail

[pliant stump]

Red wines are cool

I just like ktt roses mayn

[bitter oar]

they sound too generic

almost like mx red

too poppy and lack cream and thock

[bitter oar]

yeah, those are decent, i was up on ktt wine reds but, messed them with ktt roses

[pliant stump]

Done for the better 🤣

[long vortex]

why must it be so hard to find a 5 pin hotswappable keyboard with 6 or more dedicated macro keys and a milled aluminum housing and a magnetic wrist rest and a nice custom paint job for the chasis idealy 6-8 layer autotive grade paint job
media controls would also be nice

[cunning anvil]

be the designer, get the case milled, cerakote at... wait nvm

they closed 😔

[long vortex]

lol am i being to picky

[cunning anvil]

idk i just make my own tbh

[long vortex]

i like the redragon brahma wich includes 6 extra switches and a switch puller and keycap puller but they dont claim its hotswappable

[cunning anvil]

weird

[long vortex]

yes why include extra switches and the puller if they are not hotswappable

[cunning anvil]

also any key can be a macro key if you try

im exaggerating ofc

kinda

[long vortex]

i dont get making non hotswappable mechanical keyboards

it makes more sense

to make all you keyboards hotswappable and just leave warranty support for hot swapping out of lower end models

and not advertise the feature

[cunning anvil]

for smaller boards, its done to get better case compatibility, more bottom row options, and such

but for a commercial product? no clue

[long vortex]

it wouldnt be hard to start a keyboard brand if you had a supplier for the boards and housings

[left mountain]

I think even the big brands like Razer are realizing this now. Their latest keyboards have hotswappable keycaps

[west barn]

lol took apart my Q12 to see if I can uhh look at the stabs. More painful then I thought so I'll wait till I am fully commited to open it fully heh

everything has to come off so that's fun

[long vortex]

wow gamestop has great buys right now

https://www.gamestop.com/pc-gaming/keyboards/products/logitech-g-pro-league-of-legends-wired-mechanical-keyboard/300029.html

[bitter oar]

that’s unusually cheap

why just $20? aren’t those like $100 norm?

[flat hedge]

no way thats real

[long vortex]

Lol

Likely 1 game stop in the country has 1

OK so would a gmk barebones 65% be a good buy for $30 paired with a set of outemu cream yellows for switches $8 for 104

Amazon sells those for super cheap

[cunning anvil]

is evga x15 good

[long vortex]

no clue

the rosewill blitz k50 is ok

i suspect all it realy lacks is hotswap switches

[bitter oar]

add some PE foam

that’s just general recommendation

it makes your keyboard sound better for $0.10

more creamy and thocky

[glossy mica]

Use your words

[bitter oar]

any budget suggestion for barebone expect for the gmk67

[long vortex]

Anyone tried a 8bitdo keyboard

Gmk bare bones is $21 right now

Or a rose will blitz k50 which has blue or brown switches for $22-24

A
Aluminum housing on the rosewill

[earnest mirage]

Anyone know a budget keyboard I can build/buy. Mainly Lf around $100 budget with a tenkeyless keyboard

[long vortex]

gmk barebones on sale now

https://www.gloriousgaming.com/products/the-glorious-gmmk-usa-custom?variant=23714123350074

$21

i doubt you could get more for less

[wooden ember]

[bitter oar]

tf $21

[stoic granite]

hey, can anyone help me find a keyboard for 100$?, its for my friend, he doesn't want to build one himself

he wants an steelseries apex 5 rn

[regal breach]

Lost me at GMMK. No matter how cheap it gets I'll never buy another GMMK.

[bitter oar]

the bare pcb itself is worth it

[round sun]

my keyboard has a stupid layout and i love the keycaps to bits but switches suck and i cant use a soldering iron

90 keys

a tkl keyb but with a numpad

also theres no rgb on it

need keyb reccomendations that wont break the bank

[regal breach]

Define: budget

[round sun]

under 50gbp

fine with used, i can clean it

[regal breach]

https://amzn.eu/d/25M9sEu

[round sun]

oh prime makes it cheaper

[regal breach]

Yeah. I'm searching from the US, so I'm certain that there are offers here that there aren't there.

[round sun]

ah

[regal breach]

That being said though, you'll probably prefer the 96% or 1800 layouts.

[round sun]

ah

[regal breach]

They retain the numpad, but are smaller than a whole TK-style keyboard.

[round sun]

tbh i dont rlly use the numpad i just like it there

also gives more space for arrow keys

[regal breach]

It's always nice to have for functionality.

[round sun]

mhm

[regal breach]

Typing out a long string of numbers with the numeric line above is not viable, IMO.

[round sun]

a fan of this tbh

[regal breach]

https://amzn.eu/d/aLkDuUO

Bear in mind though.... this board uses optical switches.

[round sun]

ah

what do opticals do anyways

[regal breach]

Functionally? They operate the same as traditional switches.

How they work is different though.

[round sun]

ah

[regal breach]

The stem breaks a beam of light and that triggers the keypress instead of the keypress pushing contacts together.

[round sun]

o

[regal breach]

I personally like opticals because I like to fully depress my keys, but I can see why some people wouldn't like them.

[round sun]

ah

ooo and it has programmable rgb

[regal breach]

Yes, but it isn't VIA or QMK compatible IIRC.

[round sun]

whats that

[regal breach]

https://www.caniusevia.com/

[round sun]

sry im not that much into the keyboard space lmao

[regal breach]

https://qmk.fm/

[round sun]

ah is it like rgb control software im guessing

[regal breach]

It can do that.

[round sun]

oh lmao

[earnest mirage]

Never built a keyboard before but I wanna try it, is there anything wrong with this why is ig so cheap

[regal breach]

Still not worth.

[earnest mirage]

So what is worth it?

[regal breach]

I bought one and the board died a few months later, but that's just a sample size of 1.

[earnest mirage]

What would you recommend I do

[regal breach]

At the end of the day, you're money is you're money

Personally though, I would sidestep the GMMK since that will always have some kind of ping issue because of the metal plate mounting.

I would say buy a functional keyboard that you like the style and switch-type for your preferred layout and start with that.

Hell, if your current keeb has hotswap, just buy some switches you like and pop those in.

[magic wolf]

I got the 65% version of this. Was a joy really. Really easy to flash QMK firmware onto it (which if you dont know, lets you config your keyboard without bloated software that always runs) its fun to pick your switches (got mine from akko) and keycaps (re-used some pbt from a steel series apex pro) and overall happy with it

but thats my anecdotal amatuer opinion on it

[earnest mirage]

I’m honestly not sure if it is

I have the drop entr

[earnest mirage]

Also I’m not even sure how to build a keyboard so I’m not exactly sure what all that means. Do you know if there is a white barebone?

[magic wolf]

65% meaning 65% of a full sized keyboard. It doesn’t have a numpad or f-row of keys rather you trigger them with a shift or “layer button”

Don’t worry about “build” because it’s way easier than you think. The switches have little prongs, and you just push the switches into the board itself, after that, you put key caps on top of those switches. See? Not so much effort. At the surface level anyway.

The advantage to doing this is you can pick how your keyboard feels. Which if you spend a lot of time using one? There’s no going back to, like, membrane keyboards.

I don’t know about white, if there is, shouldn’t be too hard to find it

[earnest mirage]

The glorious ones are out of stock

[earnest mirage]

Any recommendations? Also I understand the whole idea 65% thing I think I just want a tkl

[magic wolf]

Me? No. Not that much experience in this field. Was just giving a run down on my experience with it

[wise depot]

https://www.drunkdeer.com/products/adjustable-keyboard-magnetic-switch-a75?variant=46923599511855

anyone know how the rapid trigger implementation is on this keyboard? thinking of buying this or the apex pro

[dusky orchid]

Hey everyone, I've got a Hexgears X-1 with Kailh brown switches right now and it's a bit too loud for my wife who shares an office with me. Are there any switches that offer a clicky-ish feel while being quieter than browns?

Was thinking maybe a Keychron with Gateron Reds but I don't know enough about how the switches feel to know if I'd like them

[long vortex]

So is the gmk tkl barebones good for$21

[sleek bronze]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/948848673314459658/1176959623266308207/2023-11-22_19-54-32.mp4?ex=6570c411&is=655e4f11&hm=63317d927b60a678b657425fd10f2c8459915aa38840ca6e52f3d0f0b067f2a0&

[radiant cargo]

i saw this one on amazon is it a good one for $45

[cunning plume]

I've seen so many people say stay clear away from GloriousGaming. Horrible quality control and software. I was looking at it too until i read a lot of bad reviews.

[earnest mirage]

Again, do you have recommendations? I’ve never done this before and I’m really clueless

[cunning plume]

I'm currently looking at Keychron. They're highly recommended and have a sale going on right now. They might be my next keyboard

[earnest mirage]

I was thinking of them but they just don’t have too much variety

Are we talking about the custom keyboard bundle or the “prebuilt” keyboards

@cunning plume

[cunning plume]

They have prebuilt too and you have some options when ordering

[earnest mirage]

Which one u thinking about

I can’t really find any nice white ones I’m not sure though

[vagrant zealot]

What are some okay tkl prebuilts for around 100 CAD?

I was looking at some keychron keyboards for my friend but wanted a second opinion on what’s good

[long vortex]

so is it worth getting that 1tb kingdian sata ssd for 99cents?

[sleek bronze]

99cents even if it's a cardboard SSD it's worth but that's not really the topic here

[long vortex]

isnt a silent clicky key switch a oxymoron

i just found some switches that list as silent clicky switches

[magic wolf]

It should be labeled under “tactile” then.

Clicky in the keyboard world is synonymous with blue switches

[long vortex]

looking at switches

silent is prefered

looking for silent switches for https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A1DYE0JBXZTW6W&th=1

[cunning plume]

That is 100% a scam

[long vortex]

its a name brand and its their black friday deal

same price on their websit

[dusty remnant]

tipping culture has really got out of hand

[obtuse quiver]

if you like 60% keyboards and somehow it died or you are just broke

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_1204&item_id=236006

canada only certain locations

corsair k65 mini for 35$

[long vortex]

so what cheapish switches would go with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A1DYE0JBXZTW6W&th=1

[obtuse quiver]

id personally reccomend browns or speeds

silent (ish) and really nice feel and response

[cunning plume]

just ordered my first custom keyboard 🙂

[long vortex]

should have ordered a gmk

only $20

right now

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A1DYE0JBXZTW6W&th=1

could have saved 100$

[cunning plume]

Nah I've read a lot of bad things about them that it put me off honestly.

[long vortex]

hmm

for me its a experiment platform

at a good price

[cunning plume]

yeah it's good entry keyboard

[long vortex]

$20 is jump in and play with it

well that model is normaly $80

im stuck on finding some silent switches that wont break the bank

[cunning plume]

I currently have a steelseries but it's very limited in terms of customization and i cant replace a swithc with a broken rgb

[long vortex]

well i currently have a rosewill blitz k50 br

only cost me $21

[cunning plume]

not bad

[long vortex]

id like a full size keyboard with macro keys and hotswappable switches

redragon k586 brahma pro comes with spare switches and key and switch pullers

but doesnt list hotswappable switches as a feature

od to include a varrity of extra switches and a puller on a keyboard that cant use them right

[cunning plume]

I have a TKL and I'm going a bit smaller this time to a 75%. Should take up less space.

[long vortex]

i use a steelseries apex m300

have since it came out

would buy another if they still made them

im moving to mechanical out of a dead keyboard and a questionable backup

first the ctrl keys died then the rest of the keyboard

figure that was god saying time to get a new keyboard

[cunning plume]

yeah that's how they start if you dont have a swapable switch support

[long vortex]

old membrane board

if i wasnt to lazy to find the adapter to use my old model m on a usb port id pull it out

keyboard came with a xt i got in june or july of 83

[chrome raft]

Does anybody know any good keyboards that are dark grey? Barebones idealy

[long vortex]

scroll up gmk glorious $20 on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A1DYE0JBXZTW6W&th=1

grey id have to look for

[cunning anvil]

yknow, youd have a lot more space for mouse if your keyboard was like

10x10

[long vortex]

im used to a full size plus keyboard lol

[cunning anvil]

full size is like 100 keys

?

[cunning plume]

I could never use a full size. I think my TKL is still a bit big lol

[agile vapor]

Hi, I'm looking at buying the Keychron V1 and would like to try get my switches from keychron to get free international shipping, the main options are kailh and gateron. I would like to get a linear switch with a good lifespan, looks & sounds nice but preferably on the quieter side, any suggestions?

Currently looking at the Gateron KS-3 Milky Pro Red Switch

[crude wind]

Hello all, I'm trying to find the most silent keyboard possible, as I have a distaste of clicky noise. I'd love for it to have backlighting as well, but good gravy that makes the selection very small. Would I be able to achieve anything with making a keyboard of my own with the least noisy switches? Or is this always going to be loud af like all the custom keyboards I've seen on yt so far

[sleek bronze]

I think you can get some pretty muted stuff
A friend of mine has something quite silent
My keebs too are silent, but I wouldn't recommend them lmao

[crude wind]

Hmm yeah, it's been so tough finding anything decent

[frozen scaffold]

https://chosfox.com/products/outemu-silent-honey-peach-switch
these switches are probably the quietest switches on the market

just lube them

doesn't really matter what keyboard you put it in

[crude wind]

ooo

i was afraid when i saw the pricing that itd be 100x 2.30 but i see its 10keys per

that scared the shit outta me hahah

[frozen scaffold]

lol

[crude wind]

is there any recommended vendor for full keyboards? Im kinda fond of my logitech k710 with all the keys and doodahs on it

full as in 104 key (iirc)

[frozen scaffold]

keychron Q6

[crude wind]

so id want to go for a barebone in that case right?

or would i go fully assembled so i get the keycaps included (not sure if i can rip out the switches and replace them without issues, first time looking at keyboards like this)

[frozen scaffold]

yes

and then you need to buy some keycaps and switches

[crude wind]

i see i see, thats perfect

[long vortex]

any recomendation for cheaper switches i know ill need 90 for the 85% board

[unborn flicker]

what is the best keyboard i can get for a bit above $100 usd, i prefer a 65 or a 75

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/GK-GAMAKAY-Mechanical-Pre-lubed-Switch-70Pcs/dp/B0C2928RZZ + https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08N6GPGTC/ + https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT is that a good combo

[ruby grail]

i need a good 60% budget keyboard for competitive gaming

needs to be wired

[long vortex]

lol

if your fine buildign it the barebones i have there comes in 60% also

[silk holly]

https://ty.gl/2jurgqe5er

[earnest mirage]

Any 🔥Black Friday keyboard deals?

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/MAGIC-REFINER-Switches-Mechanical-Keyswitch-Compatible/dp/B0BYX6R8D3/ref=rvi_sccl_3/143-7192015-7917549?pd_rd_w=oJOFN&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=8KC45QQKSGVDMTHS0DE9&pd_rd_wg=3l7jQ&pd_rd_r=fb685271-923f-4194-adbf-7d38b8d19421&pd_rd_i=B0BYX6R8D3&th=1

gah finding reasonably priced switches that arent loud isnt easy\

[unborn flicker]

im tryna find a good 65 or 75 keyboard and a few people told me to get the keychron q1 should i get it

[long vortex]

up to you once i decide on the switches im getting https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/

[cunning anvil]

is there a standard ish case format for 65%s?

[balmy kelp]

this is actually a 68%-ish keyboard if that makes any sense instead of a 75%. I still haven't gotten an answer for the polling rate yet from XVX but it's pretty great for a daily driver and it's gasket mounted. I use it primarily when I go into the office, got this red one from AliExpress recently and changed the switches to box cj with new keycaps. 😁

This is also coming next week for me, it's insane for a 75% keyboard for the price. I've tracked the company that ships this out through my credit card charges and turns out this site has the same company name in Chinese as the US epomaker site from when I ordered the EK21 from the epomaker site. if you use the 5% coupon thing then you get this keyboard for 98 USD total. Will do some updates here to see if it's legit after I get it. Also gasket mounted BTW.

[idle magnet]

Where is a good place to look for aftermarket knobs.

[agile tangle]

Y'all know any wireless 100 percent membrane keyboard?(that maybe comes in pink)

[river wharf]

what are some cheap keyboard stabilizers that are good

[long vortex]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYX6R8D3 is that a good switch for https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT

[balmy kelp]

really good price on the bare bone but switches are very very personal preference so you can only experiment on that one 😕

[long vortex]

for now im just looking for a decent set of cheap switches

ill order smaller batches of switches later

lol i know nothing of mechanical switches

[balmy kelp]

yeah it's a little hard at the start, I eventually settled on Gateron Box CJ ones but those are more expensive, there are too many switches these days lol. I just use a Wooting 60% for gaming on my gaming rig though, but $$$. Personally I like Box CJs as like a good hybrid switch for work typing and gaming otherwise.

[long vortex]

idealy ill get a fullsize board or one with macro keys if i can find one

[balmy kelp]

prolly a keychron V6 in that case, there is a blackfriday on those on Amazon and QMK/VIA support

VIA ones generally cost a bit more so

[long vortex]

i doubt ill find a 100 pack of switches cheaper than 19.99

redreagonk586 brahma pro comes with spare switches and a key cap and a switch puller

[balmy kelp]

can always update the switches later when there is more budget and use the default for now since the V6 is generally a good deal as a whole package

[long vortex]

i know super clicky isnt what i want

[river wharf]

Where can I get cheap stabilizers

[balmy kelp]

look up like red switch keychron v6

do some calculation and that might be your best bet and spend less money in the long run

[long vortex]

well keyboard switches and keycaps are only running me $40

[balmy kelp]

this is like 66 bucks total for a full size with VIA compatibility https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Mechanical-Backlight-Programmable-Swappable/dp/B0CGVDKMT7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3GM9MPDDAAMYC&keywords=keychron%2Bv6&qid=1700862178&sprefix=keychron%2Bv%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

and with screw in stabilizers

also south facing LEDs, which a lot of people prefer these days for the light show

[dapper stump]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/776906401872216096/1177731271913390152/Screenshot_20231124-150315.png?ex=657392b8&is=65611db8&hm=05b746bce3a22f04b8b3a2c146d89c3a76e9bfe18e0e40ec1ac955bb825561a5&

Is this good?

[dark shard]

what is a good 75 percent for around 100 pound???

[balmy kelp]

Other than going through the reviews and seeing that for some odd reason the F1 and F2 are 3 pin switches only while the rest take 3 and 5, I think it's good lol, weird.

[prime mirage]

Barebone or prebuilt?

[dark shard]

prebuilt

I saw keychron ones eppomaker and wormier

[wise depot]

you wanting it for gaming or sound?

[dark shard]

both? imma use it for writing and on my ps5

[wise depot]

the TH80, yunzi yz75 and royal cludge m75 are pretty good

have used the th80 and my only complaint were my stabs werent the best and the feet slid around a lot but the gateron yellows i got with it were well factory lubed

[vast obsidian]

Anyone know of any decent 60% keyboard deals? I want something with linear switches, no bumps or anything. I got this back when it was on sale for $20 but I've grown to dislike how loud/hollow it sounds. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GG93C5J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[dark shard]

over the keychron v1?

[wise depot]

id so say but thats just cus i dont like the switch options

[balmy kelp]

https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0B5R4RPBT 2 colors

[balmy kelp]

do you care about having wireless?

[vast obsidian]

I was looking at an rk61 actually, are the sky switches supposed to be quiet? https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Ultra-Compact/dp/B0832LSV8N/?th=1

I see the cases are plastic, I wonder if metal cases are quieter?

[balmy kelp]

they are about the same as yellows, I usually top lube my switches though to make things quieter by default.

[balmy kelp]

no metal ones are always louder and more ping

[vast obsidian]

ah ok ty

[balmy kelp]

you usually need a lot more padding and foam at the bottom or do certain mods to make metal ones quieter, people just like them for the premium feeling

also sorry I linked the plus on purpose

you get a lot more for 8 more bucks

[vast obsidian]

What exactly? I was trying to find the difference just now

hmm can't find the difference between linear sykcyan and viridian

[balmy kelp]

wireless 2.4ghz, bluetooth, extra USB ports off the USB connection, PBT keycaps, pre foamed

non plus is 0 foam, just to foam it aftermarket is like 20 bucks

[vast obsidian]

ah okay nice, ty

[balmy kelp]

unless you do it from like package foams

[vast obsidian]

are these new switches? I can't find much about them. Not sure if I should get skycyan or viridian

[balmy kelp]

2mm actuaion and I think 3.8 bottom out with 50g average force, somebody has a video on it too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQaw0tIUAgU

It's basically a Gateron yellow

[balmy kelp]

if you don't care about wireless and want to be a fancy person to be like hey guys check out my cool ass LCD screen then https://www.amazon.com/XVX-Mechanical-Swappable-Pre-lubed-Stabilizer/dp/B0C9ZKRNZX

[glossy mica]

Most metals, specifically aluminum which is used in most high end keyboards have a wider range of sound, allowing for different designs to either be more high pitched, full, muted, etc. This is the main difference between plastic and metal boards. Of course the added benefits of stronger/more exotic coatings, heavier weight, and aesthetics play a big part too.

[balmy kelp]

at that point we are looking at 300-500 dollars LOL

[vast obsidian]

Alright, I can't find the difference between sky and viridian so I think I'll just try the sky's lol. I was gonna ask if I should get some lube but it sounds like they're pre lubed

[glossy mica]

I mean it doesn’t have to be 300-500 to be made of metal

[balmy kelp]

I do like my sk71 though 😄

[glossy mica]

There’s a $140 keyboard called the cycle 7 that is cheaper than most high end gaming keyboards, is made out of aluminum AND brass, has anodized and coated finishes, wireless, hotswap and soldered options, etc etc

It’s all about priorities. Gaming keyboard brands like Corsair, razor, etc could make these keyboards but they cater to gamers much more than enthusiasts

[balmy kelp]

isn't there one that just came out recently that has like a lot of magnetic connections that's pretty well priced too? I forgot the name, that one looks dope

[glossy mica]

Magnetic connections? Idk lol

[balmy kelp]

let me find that 😄 also I personally just use a wooting for gaming lol

[glossy mica]

I know there was that mountain keyboard with all of the different modules and stuff

[balmy kelp]

yep it was on Keybored, QK75N pretty cool stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzOSpyy1mO8

[glossy mica]

Oh yeah all of the qk boards are pretty good for a lower budget

[balmy kelp]

yeah they are awesome

[dapper stump]

Firmware is bad from what I heard

[wise depot]

for which 1

[mint grove]

I switched my key layout to NORMAN from QWERTY, on my Corsair keyboard, but the on board memory can't seem to remember the kay changes, only the lighting, anyone know how I could resolve this issue?

[cunning plume]

Are there any good 65% keyboard wrist rest availalbe? I've been having hard time. It's either 60% or TKL I keep coming across

[barren salmon]

does anyone know of a 60% creamy sounding budget keyboard?

[boreal rivet]

you can make one yourself

just use cement

[chrome raft]

Don’t know who needs to see this but easily my favorite prebuilt keyboard is the Nuphy96 https://nuphy.com/products/halo96?variant=40383910412397&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&cmp_id=20374253646&adg_id=&kwd=&device=m&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYuZ6ureggMVn0l_AB1RlgfOEAQYASABEgIyOfD_BwE

I currently have the rose glacier switches and it sounds and feels amazing

[plain hedge]

I really wanted to get the air 75 but it doesn't sell in the UK

it'd cost upwards of £200 with shipping fees thrown in

[sonic cape]

agreed

[long vortex]

What is a good cheap set of keycraps

[sonic cape]

aliexpress

[subtle shell]

Im trying to turn my secondary keyboard into a soundboard, im looking at the system IDs for the keyboard and it has 6 system IDs, is this normal for a keyboard, and would anyone know if it matters for turning it into more of a sound board
apparently if i press more keys at once it changes the hardware id that is being used (im using hidmacros to see this)

[long vortex]

Are cream linear switches quiet?

[balmy kelp]

they get quieter and more creamy if you lube them with whichever way, different company also have different sound profiles, what company are you looking at?

[long vortex]

factory lubed

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYX6R8D3

[dark shard]

should I get the th80 or v1 or sum else?

[balmy kelp]

don't know enough about them, checked some reviews on there and it seems you'll have to lube them anyways since they come pretty light factory lubed.

[balmy kelp]

#peripherals message 😄

pre lubed outemu whites are surprisingly decent lol

[dark shard]

mate no offence but that looks awful

[balmy kelp]

hahahah yeah the alternative black switch one looks better but more $$ you can find it on the same page

[dark shard]

its not available in the uk

[balmy kelp]

oh you are in the UK, my condolences haha

[dark shard]

as long as am not getting gunned down in skol am good😣

[balmy kelp]

haha

[long vortex]

no clue about lubing switches

i just picked up those switches and ahttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVHZTT/

and sey of key caps

[balmy kelp]

yeah I remember your posting from yesterday lol

[long vortex]

cost me $42

for the whole lot

[balmy kelp]

so.... V1 has less switch options is kinda what it comes down to

you will have to do a bit of research on that

since it's very much personal preference

and TH80 generally has more features like wireless etc if you don't care about stuff like QMK/VIA

they are otherwise pretty similar in price, have to min max that for your needs

[dark shard]

Am just going for the red ones

But idk why th80 looks better

But everyone says keychron for no reason at all

[balmy kelp]

VIA is nice 😂

[dark shard]

VIA?

[balmy kelp]

Google VIA keyboard, check out some videos

[dark shard]

mapping ur keys and stuff

ill be using it on macbook and my ps5 so wont really need to do that

[balmy kelp]

Just saying why people say Keychron

[dark shard]

so I should just go for the eppo?

[balmy kelp]

I think you already made a decision 😆

[dark shard]

v1?

[balmy kelp]

The thing with keyboards, you go with your heart 😂

[dark shard]

what about the v1max

[balmy kelp]

I mean, that's just gateron switches instead of their own k pro and you can't discount those I don't think

You have to figure out your needs to pick either one so, I don't have input on that one 😂

[oak aurora]

anyone have recommendations for a 100% that's not too expensive?

[frosty token]

This is a shot in the dark, but I was trying to find custom key caps with all the shortcuts for Blender 3D and didn’t want to buy the specialty keyboard that blender sells for like $150. Does anyone know of where to find such a thing? Would LTT ever work with D-Brand to make a set of key cap stickers with software shortcuts on them? Like I said, shot in the dark, any insight or direction for my searches are appreciated 🤙🏻

[ancient gyro]

Im contemplating redoing my zsa moonlander layout any one got any reccomendations if i do?

I largely leave mine close tk stock asside from flipping whixh side the space enter and delete backspace are on for the clusters atm

[tawdry sentinel]

anyone heard of ducky keyboard, what makes them worth 290$
looking for a 100% keyboard that is not dark, not over priced 🤔

[dusty remnant]

nothing, just buy a keychron or shop the bf deals on Cannonkeys

[tawdry sentinel]

ohhhh bet, thank you!!

[dusty remnant]

fs, most boards including the Rekt1800, idk how “full size” you need, come with free switches and keycaps but random good starter kit for a great price

[long vortex]

wonder what the chances my $3 keycap set has of coming in a tray

[chrome raft]

I'm looking to get some keycaps that I am going to pair with a Keychron K8 Pro. I am looking for some keycaps that have a bit of contrast preferably purple or blue contrast, where should I be looking for these? Also what profile of keycaps should I be looking for? I am new to this so idk much about profiles, I currently have a Logitech K845 keyboard, not sure what profile it has.

I am a programmer, and I mainly use my keyboard for programming and writing. Don't game much if that matters.

[balmy kelp]

#peripherals message ok actually got the keyboard, a really thick boy 😂

[sudden flicker]

got a question, whats the difference between a north facing pcb and a south facing pcb?

apart from the obvious ofcource, why would you pick one over the other?

[balmy kelp]

I think it's just a lot of keycaps are not see through due to them being thicker so you can't see the RGB as well if they are north facing, also if you look at the keyboard from a certain angle, if the north facing LED is really bright, it blinds you for a bit lol

some older PCBs also have like LEDs sticking out the PCB which is really annoying

and like certain rolls of key layouts don't fit well if you have cherry profile keycaps with north facing.

honestly not much of an issue with the newer stuff though

[boreal rivet]

it just comes down to whether you're using cherry profile

doesn't make any other difference otherwise

[silent wagon]

thoughts about steelseries Apex 3 TKL

[long obsidian]

It’s a keyboard

[sudden flicker]

ah so its to do with led positioning

[austere zephyr]

Whats the longest length coiled cables can go to, 6ft?

[unkempt dome]

Led positioning and also orientation of the switch

[nimble pecan]

hello hashtag keyboards what's a good, durable gaming keyboard in a $100-$150 price range

[river apex]

Can i use a standard key cap puller for a regular keyboard on a laptops built in keyboard?

[brazen sentinel]

Is there a company that I can commission to make custom key cap set with a complex design?

[long vortex]

https://goblintechkeys.com/

[chrome raft]

membrane but sounds good🤷‍♂️

[brazen sentinel]

Sorry forgot to specify I want side print and I can’t find and side print options here

[vestal cosmos]

oh shit there's a keyboards channel?
lmao
im looking into either: upgrading my epomaker th80 or getting a new keyboard
i'd probably transfer over my switches and caps, and i like a creamy, loud-ish keyboard. i swear it's impossible to describe the sounds that these things make

[long vortex]

im just starting into the custom/barebones keyboard world

[flat hedge]

thoughts on keychron c1 pro?

like how are the red pro switches, and how is the quality, etc.

[boreal rivet]

terrible

you should buy a realforce instead

[flat hedge]

whats wrong with it?

[flat hedge]

switches kinda inbetween mech and membrane?

ive never had experience with topre switches but i have an idea what they look like...?

[boreal rivet]

its a rubberdome that uses capacitance to sense actuation

[flat hedge]

how does it feel

is it like membrane where the ruber moves enough and then snaps down?

[flat hedge]

by that i assume when it hits the pcb

[boreal rivet]

No

It actuates midway

[flat hedge]

ok

[boreal rivet]

More rounded

[flat hedge]

like a mechanical switch

[boreal rivet]

Uh huh

[flat hedge]

how does it feel

is it smooth all the way down?

[boreal rivet]

I think it feels better than all Mx tactiles

Yes it’s smooth

[flat hedge]

ok

so whats wrong with the c1 pro?

im using for gaming 90% of the time

[boreal rivet]

Oh nothing wrong with it

Just unremarkable

[flat hedge]

ok, so i really like keychron, any other keychron keyboards that are nice for gaming and typing? i dont program and i type a good amount for school

or ducky ig

[dusty remnant]

whichever has your preferred layout, and ducky is overpriced for what

[flat hedge]

ok i just heard that ducky was good

is there anything that has like a major downside to the c series?

[dusty remnant]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/128a80t/ultimate_keychron_k_and_c_series_cheatsheet/

[flat hedge]

thank you much

[dusty remnant]

np, that list also goes over the rest of their stuff too

[flat hedge]

what is qmk/via

is it customability software?

[dusty remnant]

keyboard software for remapping/macros

yes

[flat hedge]

ah ok

this doesnt cover c pro but its fine its only 1 kb ig

[dusty remnant]

lol, and 8 months old

there is c pro

[flat hedge]

also south facing rgb

thanks

also should i get rgb or no...

ik its not much of a difference

[dusty remnant]

preference

[flat hedge]

but most good switches are non-rgb

[dusty remnant]

mostly true, not entire ie nixies

south/north only really matters for cherry profile keycaps

[flat hedge]

or like pudding

but not really

it just makes it more vibrant ig

[dusty remnant]

https://tenor.com/view/preference-glarses-mx-brown-cherry-mx-brown-keyboard-gif-21044520

[flat hedge]

i see playstation icons on the Q0

are they just macros

[dusty remnant]

just keycaps

those keys are mappable yes

[flat hedge]

so do they have a specific funciton or..

ah

ok thx

what are the knobs for? i literally know next to nothing about keyboards sorry for all the questions 😅

[dusty remnant]

rotary knobs, i used one for volume

[flat hedge]

ok

[dusty remnant]

it's just a novelty thing tbh, can also be used for other things like scrolling but i think thats wierd personally

[flat hedge]

i agree

it does look good

[dusty remnant]

yea it does, i bought one for my next board if they ever ship it

[flat hedge]

are the k pro switches any good

[dusty remnant]

i have never used them, i actually got my k10 used and barebones lol. i would just watch a review or two and see what you think

[flat hedge]

ok

i like the barebones idea, and i know switches kind of?

its just barebones isnt much cheaper

[dusty remnant]

yea, if i bought it new i would prolly get a full board for the value and upgrade as i went based on what i liked/disliked about the stock expiernce

[flat hedge]

same

ive seen banana split switches

are those any good

[dusty remnant]

yea, im more a tactile guy, but those seem decent

esp if you don't want to lube

[flat hedge]

ive never tried tactile

i have linear currently

and i like it, but i can see tactile as more comfortable typing

[dusty remnant]

yep, for instance i got some ttc reds from a mystery switch thing that i am using rn, they are way better for gaming fs, but i can't stand typing on these

too light, i don't feel the press

[flat hedge]

i can barely feel the press on mine

[dusty remnant]

gonna keep them on wasd tho prolly

[flat hedge]

yeah but when your typing wont you feel that wasd are different from the others

[dusty remnant]

yea, some dude in a local server did a differnt switch on every key and said he broke his monkeytype record with it lmao

keep em guessing

https://novelkeys.com/collections/switches/products/cherry-switches

this is a deal if you are interested in barebones

like a really good deal on switches

[flat hedge]

ok outside of keychron what do you think is the nicest thocky kb for under 100

ive seen that womier kb

[dusty remnant]

you honestly just missed the first round of the bauer lite

[boreal rivet]

you just have to fill your keyboard with foam

ultimate thocky mod

i mean

[flat hedge]

yeah ive heard of that

[boreal rivet]

cement

[dusty remnant]

i thought ultimate thoc came from flex seal

[boreal rivet]

no its cement

[dusty remnant]

welp time to call readymix

[flat hedge]

ok v1 or c1

also why translucent

also different between the v1 max and teh v1

teh v1 sounds good

[raw blaze]

i wanted to get my brother a keycrom for christmas but idk which switches would be best ive already rulled out blue switches but now itss between red and brown can you help

idk the difference

[raw blaze]

nvm i figured it out

[nova flax]

im considering a Keychron V1 for my first mechanical keyboard, a prebuilt because I need it right away and it's far more affordable in that category, costing around 53usd in my country.

Other options at that price point are only royal kludge or red dragons, so I think the 53usd imo is a bargain

[weary grove]

Went to microcenter and tried their keyboards...the Razer Ortana v3 felt good in my hand (it felt like the keys were less abrasive and shorter? idk)

I'm a total keyboard noob, i dont care for the hobby of RGBs and customization, i just want something under $80 that's gonna not make agitate my fingers nor my ears. Any recs?

Or more specifically, is getting the Ortana v3 for $55 a mistake?

[vagrant zealot]

Get a keychron they are on sale rn

[weary grove]

link if possible!

tyvm sir

veery unfamiliar with this stuff

[vagrant zealot]

you said you liked the low profile switches yeah of the razer?

[weary grove]

yes! i thought the shorter feeling keys felt very comfortable

[vagrant zealot]

https://www.keychron.com/

they have some low profile ooptions

youll like the clicky switches since you wanted an ortana

[weary grove]

between these whaat do u reccomend?

[vagrant zealot]

which are the blues iirc

[vagrant zealot]

just pick what looks the best to you

[weary grove]

ok cool

[vagrant zealot]

You can buy them on amazon too btw

just use the website to find what you want

[boreal rivet]

ornata is a rubberdome with click leaf

you won't get anything similar from gateron lowpros

[vagrant zealot]

oh fr?

damn i did a fast look and didnt check them well enough ig

[placid kite]

The click leaf on ornata is obnoxiously loud. Without the nicely designed armsrest the keyboard is very mid.

[boreal rivet]

Thanks for the heads up genius

[vagrant zealot]

lol

[proud ember]

Would lubing the switch be doable without taking out the switch be doable ? and would it help with how loud my kb currently is ?

[dusty remnant]

not without removing the switch, i mean technically it’s possible but would take substantially longer

[proud ember]

well shit, i cant remove the switch, since its not hotswap

[glossy mica]

Time to desolder

[proud ember]

i have neither a soldering iron nor the skill to do that

you said its possible

[glossy mica]

Don’t bother trying to lube your switches from the outside just to make it quieter

Just put some foam

[proud ember]

idk if its doable with my kb

https://www.amazon.fr/Cooler-Master-Clavier-américain-Métallique/dp/B07N4CTJB4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

would it be doable on this ?

[vagrant zealot]

bruh

[marble dock]

Nothing wrong with pp heh

[bitter oar]

monsgeek m1 or keychron q1 barebone

[long vortex]

i noticed gamestop in town had a razer black widow v4 fullsize for $60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBon6WwkdJE

is that a good vid to learn from

[boreal rivet]

you're good as long as you ignore videos with plouffe in them

and ignore hipyo as well

[long vortex]

so my keyboard diesnt need to be thocky

what ever that is

[dusty remnant]

unless that’s what you want

[balmy kelp]

feeling and sound profile are all very personal so, it's just something you'll have to figure out in the long run, people have different setups for working remote, on site, or for gaming, there are also like hybrid setups. If you want something that's extremely customizable for gaming, currently wooting is still the best though since you can customize how the keys behave so much and they are about the same prices as other quote on quote gaming companies.

[dusty aurora]

is it possible to use regular-sized stabilizers for low profile switches?

[balmy kelp]

I don't believe so

[long vortex]

if i could buy a new steelseries apex m300 i would

you get used to a keyboard over 8-9 years ya know

the $3 pudding keycaps actualy came in trays

im amazed they werent just thrown in a ziplock bag

[dusty remnant]

nice

[ebon vigil]

clicky clacky

[hollow matrix]

With most keychron keyboards you can remap every key including the knob using via
So It's up to you where you want to use the knob for :)

It controls the volume by standard

[flat hedge]

Ah

Ok what do you think about the v1 transparent with the knob

[gilded topaz]

I'm trying to decide between a 75 and an 80. I want a really simple metal chassis and I want to be able to easily get caps for the layout.

Will be my first time building a keyboard.

If it matters, mostly for programming.

I have a 65 now (keychron k7 with gateron reds) and really hate having fn1 and fn2

Advice is welcomed.

I want to use gateron blacks because I love the feel of the reds aside from being too soft...

[vast obsidian]

Looking for a quiet 60% board with light linear switches, any suggestions?

[sleek bronze]

Buy a keychron Q1 barebone

You won't have difficulties finding keycaps for that, the layout is a good compromise and the board is good quality

[gilded topaz]

Looks great. Thanks.

[unkempt dome]

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

[waxen quiver]

which keycaps do y'all think would look best with my setup? (keyboard is going to be a GMK67 if that matters to you)

im thinking one of these two but i cant decide
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1424410883/black-on-white-double-shot-abs-cherry
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1426586849/gmk-olivia-inspired-keycap-set-160-keys

and i need a new deskmat, any suggestions? im thinking of something white

[hoary flare]

Prob just like plain white so no letters if you are able to type without them

[peak pelican]

what do ya'll think about my rk g68 build

[smoky summit]

guys i think i want a GMK67 Mechanical keyboard from aliexpress

waht do you think

[sonic cape]

buy it

[gloomy edge]

i know im pretty late but what do yall think about stock wooting he60?

[wintry bough]

What % keyboard is 84 keys?

Tkl is 87 right?

And where do I find keycaps for an 84 key keyboard

[muted karma]

"84" keycaps alone doesn't describe a layout

that could be a TKL with a WKL bottom row

[jade bear]

Is the Highground BLACKICE Base 65 Keyboard a good option for fortnite? Ive been using the Apex pro tkl for a while now but i also need a second keyboard for a second setup now.

[drifting mauve]

$119 redragon wtf???

Do they have some kind of premium offering now?

[prime mirage]

High grounds aren’t bad keyboards just overpriced

Are you okay with a custom?

[jade bear]

YES

[brittle cargo]

Iven never got a keyboard before (just used free ofice ones) and im wondering what i look for and how to find decent keyboards
im looking for a wired key board, medium depth and no need for the fancy colors

[stone egret]

I use a roccat swarm. its a good keyboard. only issue is its really obvious how dirty it gets.

[brittle cargo]

sorry i cant find it

[stone egret]

linear

ill link it

1 sec

[stone egret]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/roccat-vulcan-tkl-compact-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-titan-switch-linear-rgb-lighting-and-anodized-aluminum-top-plate-black/6424762.p?skuId=6424762&extStoreId=1425&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=1&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_lv1d73P0iUY-f8Ci5ASrb7o14w8CHfZFY3V6TpWo3XEU4Zv3XxAGQaAltrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

sorry i said the program you use to control it LOL

[brittle cargo]

u good

[bitter oar]

akko includes so many keycaps in the $30 set omg

and got it for $20

all pbt

not the thickest but, it’ll do the job.

the asa shape adds a bit premium feel to it

[brittle cargo]

thx

[ionic briar]

how thick is it?

1.5mm i guess?

[true harness]

I bought a rk 84 keyboard and the A key aint working

[bitter oar]

Did you try to swap the switch?

Maybe they fucked up in the factory and the socket is loose

I'd suggest rma if it isn't switch nor os related issue

[bitter oar]

Lemme check

[dusty aurora]

Keychron v2 🔥

[true harness]

i tried everything

[bitter oar]

No F keys = L

V2 betterer

Jk

It comes down to preference

[dusty aurora]

ehhhh I like 65%s

also lmao the rgb is so much dimmer when I swapped switches

[bitter oar]

Good. Rgb = bad

-300% fps from rgb

[drifting mauve]

Does anyone know if an rk61 pcb will fit in a Womier wk61 case?

I wanna swap to this sick blue acrylic housing but the green pcb is

[languid oar]

Wtf thats a fizz

It should be around 20 to 30$

[bitter oar]

no

should be at most $35

[bitter oar]

fit as fit, good luck screwing it in

[eager jolt]

recommended linear 3pin switch? im using a stock redragon k617 red switch rn

[sonic cape]

womier has centered USBC

rk61 has the usb C on the left i think

so no it wont work

[drifting mauve]

Are there any inexpensive pcbs that will fit?

[sonic cape]

for rk61 ?

[drifting mauve]

wk61

[sonic cape]

I dont think so

[stray cloud]

rgb is really something you need to try before you judge

[sonic cape]

once you have muscle memory for the keys you dont really need strong overpowering rgb

my darker keyboards have good rgb but my finger muscle memory does it even without looking at it and even in the dark

[grand totem]

I’m looking for a keyboard that

• Has RGB
• Little to no loud clicking
• No arrow keys

Any suggestions?

[chilly cobalt]

@grand totem Redragon K617 is a good option

[grand totem]

I’ll check it out thx

[craggy gazelle]

hello recently built my first keyboard and bought glorious pandas i absolutely love the feel and sound of them but i didnt think about the backlight on my GMMK2 and it really does not shine through the switches well. How similar do the clear holy pandas sound and feel to glorious pandas. I also just ordered the drop LOTR black speak keycaps how well would the backlight show underneath those caps and is it even worth switching over switches with those caps. Thank you in advance for any and all help

[eager jolt]

recommended linear 3pin switch? im using a stock redragon k617 red switch rn

[crystal lark]

Milky gateron yellows

[drifting mauve]

Why no one do this combo yet?

[little cradle]

Any good gaming keyboards for 40-50?
(Wired)

[plush sun]

Cherry MX Blues. Loud and mechanical! They sit upon a Keychron K11 Ergonomic and it is my favorite keyboard of all time.

You?

Logitech has always made an excellent product. I typed a Logitech MX for quite awhile.

I like the color glow, ambient and subtle, but vibrant and colorful.

They look really good.

Don't mind the wash out, bright monitors bad phone...

They appear to be really nice. If my K11 didn't have specific, low profile keycaps I would look into them.

Thank you. I love it.

[drifting mauve]

What size do you want? (full size, 99key tkl, 60%, 65%)
What type of connectivity?.. Wired? Wireless? Bluetooth? tri mode?
What key switch type? do you prefer?

[prime wedge]

New keycap:)

[magic wolf]

Any yall QMK firmware flash?

I’m having a Python dependency problem (classic) on Linux and give up trying to fix it. Straight broken. Compiled firmware and all that

[formal scaffold]

anyone have any advice on converting an old wired keyboard to a detachable usb c cable?

[drifting mauve]

If there is enough room in the chasis.. and the cable is short enough
Just coil the cable into it, get an adapter and dremmel and/or 3d print till it looks nice
If that's not an option then just make sure all the leads are to the correct pins and make sure you use electrical tape so there isnt any exposed wire, pretty simple tho.

Anyone here know of any shine through keycaps that kinda look like this?

[muted karma]

Why do you even compile it yourself

[magic wolf]

It’s what the instructions say to do

Regardless Ive got a windows booted up for this so lets get it done

[magic wolf]

alright, this is sick you just map your stuff right off the browser

[plush sun]

@magic wolf is that a Keychron

?

[magic wolf]

Nah, it’s GMMK2. They literally advertise this thing to be QMK compatible

This solves my issue of needing windows dependent software to do anything with it

[plush sun]

Yeah

[vague ferry]

Is the steel series rival 3 any good?

[quaint magnet]

anyone able to suggest a new keyboard?
Currently on a razer hunstsman mini, purple switches, getting annoyed with the clickyness and looking for something new
would prefer anything from 60-75% size

[magic wolf]

I’m no KB enthusiast or anything but GMMK2 65% kicks ass. Silent linear switches, comes with crappy caps so if you swap em great, modular, QMK firmware ready(so you don’t need to always run crappy software) has a foam insert, but I’d still give it a bit more loving. Bandaids under the stabs primarily

[plush sun]

@quaint magnet What do you think about the Keychron K11 Pro? https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k11-pro-alice-layout-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard

I highly suggest it.

A little odd at first, but once you get used to it, it is a clean, lean machine.

[formal scaffold]

thanks

[hushed beacon]

What do I search for a keyboard w/o the number buttons and with 5 programmable buttons to the left of the main area with Bluetooth

[spice sun]

first time lubing switches and i feel tortured from this

[jade bear]

need a good mouse & mousepad combo for around 200 dollars

[placid kite]

not particulary keyboard related but https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJG9bikNBPg and a mousepad from lttstore.com

[drifting mauve]

I hate lightweight mice

[placid kite]

i hate anything heavier than my G402 HF.

[drifting mauve]

If you blindfolded me and put a logitech pro x superlight in my hand
Then put an e-waiste hp or dell mouse in my hand
I would not be able to tell the difference

[cunning plume]

I've also been lookinf for something like this for my new keychron

[cunning plume]

I got my new keyboard!

[drifting mauve]

exiting

[cunning plume]

Could someone help me with VIA? I applied a macro but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.

[earnest mirage]

what is that blue and white keyboard on the left?

[long vortex]

im hoping the ordering experance for most custom/barebones keyboards isnt as bad as my experance with amazon/glorious

[earnest mirage]

are these barebones good?

[long vortex]

yes i know this order is a bottom 1% experance

its only as bad as the keycaps/switches you put into it

[earnest mirage]

anyone have experience with it?

i mean can barebones really even be bad?

im not even sure what switches to get though

[long vortex]

id say glorious barebones is ok but i made the mistake of ordering the black friday special wich shipped the day it was estimated to arrive on and then it got lost in the mail

24th nov to dec 20th to get a keyboard

the chances are high you will be able to order that and review it before i see my keyboard

[earnest mirage]

damn

i was thinking about getting those too but i wanted white that sucks

[long vortex]

https://kprepublic.com/products/flesports-mk870-mechanical-keyboard-kit-full-rgb-backlit-led-hot-swappable-socket-nkro-programmable-usb-c-transparent-black-case?variant=41639928234147

same board just $2 more

[earnest mirage]

any suggestion for switches?

[long vortex]

im fairly new to the hoby

and the total with standard shipping on that site will be 52.60 + shipping usd

lol

• taxes

lol amazon wants me to rank my experance on the keyboard that doesnt want to arrive

im not ranking it yet

[earnest mirage]

is this a cop?

[drifting mauve]

Womier wk61

[lime merlin]

Recommendations for around 60?

[drifting mauve]

idk rk61 pro

[spiral steppe]

https://www.pcx.hu/genius-scorpion-k11-pro-hun-usb-fekete-gamer-billentyuzet-31310007403-496841-12-12-ho-gar--496841

i upgrading my currently keyboard to this...
but how can i use that 6 extra buttons in the left ?

[pulsar girder]

What website is good for building keyboards?

[verbal hearth]

is there any gateron switch thats sound creamy or thocky ? i wanna build ny first keyboard using the gmk67

[main narwhal]

wym?

like information? purchasing parts?

also what country are you trying to purchase from?

[sonic cape]

milky yellow, baby racoon

[verbal hearth]

Thanks i will look them UP

[pulsar girder]

Like is there a website you can use to build keyboard and buy it?

[main narwhal]

ah like a prebuilt?

[pulsar girder]

Yea

[warped lion]

whats a decent wireless keyboard for gaming and long hours typing which isnt too loud and is actually worth it and not ridiculously expensive?

[sonic cape]

Nuphy Air series is silent but slim, Halo is full height. Akko tri mode boards are pretty good and also Monsgeek

also I think Keychron has some options

[warped lion]

Do you have a good model recommendation? hopefully tkl?

[sonic cape]

halo75 from nuphy, from monsgeek you have monsgeek m1w and m3w

and from Akko 5075B plus

[warped lion]

129 usd... damn

[sonic cape]

it all depends on the switches you choose in order to achieve silence

Yeah you need something cheaper ?

[warped lion]

keyboards r expensive...

is there?

[sonic cape]

I just ordered a tri mode that ships in February

and costs 55usd

full aluminium

[warped lion]

oh?

is it like

60%

[sonic cape]

https://drop.com/buy/keebmonkey-wk870-barebones-mechanical-keyboard?defaultSelectionIds=982267

TKL

[warped lion]

cuz im willing to pay slightly extra to not have 60

[warped lion]

OH?

[sonic cape]

ships in february tho

[warped lion]

this doesnt have keycaps tho

[sonic cape]

nah its a barebones

[warped lion]

or switches

so

[sonic cape]

you want a pre built tkl wireless

cheap one ?

[warped lion]

well

its kinda a lot to ask

but cheapest possible but not to the point where its just pure shit

[sonic cape]

Black & Silver 5075B Plus ISO

this is around 100

the dracula version is 10usd cheaper i think

[warped lion]

this is what shows up when i search it

[sonic cape]

yeah

are you in EU ?

[warped lion]

yeah

Sweden

[sonic cape]

https://akkogear.eu/products/dracula-castle-5075b-plus-mechanical-keyboard?_pos=15&_fid=96316949d&_ss=c

89eur

[warped lion]

but i can buy from the US aswell but it should arrive before jan 8th

[sonic cape]

yeah im EU based aswel

so the one I sent is pretty good

[warped lion]

ok this is still expensive but ig considerable.. im gonna look into the specifics n see

aka

watch 10 reviews

to check if its gonna work for me

[sonic cape]

you need

even cheaper ?

[warped lion]

if it exists

i mean this is not horribly expensive but im trying to go as cheap as possible for what i need

so if theres something cheaper please do tell

[sonic cape]

you will start to loose quality

if you go under around 90

[prime mirage]

its actually really reasonable

[prime mirage]

for a mechanical keyboard i wouldnt go much lower

[sonic cape]

yeah there are like reddragon

[prime mirage]

those arent good

[sonic cape]

or maybe Ajazz

theyre not

but he wants cheaper then a 90usd akko tri mode

which is like a god keyboard for that price

with Akko yellows

[warped lion]

like i dont need exceptional stuff... just something thats gonna work well without me noticing any major problems

[sonic cape]

yeah then go with the AKko

all the cheaper ones arent as reliable

[warped lion]

example 60hz vs 144hz vs 240hz

[sonic cape]

theyre not pretty and you wont get any customer service

[warped lion]

i dont like 60 but 240 is too high

[sonic cape]

I see

well then 60 is the cheap one

the in between is Akko

and then you go higher

[warped lion]

okay... just wanted to see where you would draw that line

[sonic cape]

don´t cheap out on something you will use everyday

Yeah around 80 or 90

[distant umbra]

A dollar a switch?

[sonic cape]

Yea

full aluminium, tri mode

gasket mount

basically a monsgeek m3 but half the price

[warped lion]

I'm looking for a keyboard cuz im using these rn and the switches are so not lubed its rusting at this point

[sonic cape]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/813017119654281246.png?size=64&quality=lossless

just buy the damn dracula board

[warped lion]

now that theres lots of schoolwork n shit i got to type for longer

[sonic cape]

and be happy for the rest of your life

[warped lion]

this one right?

[sonic cape]

yes

90eur

tri mode with awesome switches

and customer support from Akko

[warped lion]

yeah ill try

cuz as i said, im in school... still got to convince my parents

[sonic cape]

Im typing on an akko board

and its such casual typing i much prefer it for everyday use

rather then a 400eur board

[warped lion]

does this make a lot of noise though?

[sonic cape]

Its a linear switch

[warped lion]

i dont mind some sound but at a point its annoying

[sonic cape]

if you want absolute silence you gotta pay extra for silent switches

but its much quieter then your average board do to the dampening

[warped lion]

nah i dont want absolute... just not too loud

[sonic cape]

yeah this will be fine

[warped lion]

great...

[earnest mirage]

35 pack bro

[sonic cape]

its a quality nice sounding board

[warped lion]

damn

[distant umbra]

Foor $36 dollars

[earnest mirage]

no

3 35 packs

[warped lion]

prolly will restock by the time i convince my parents

[earnest mirage]

for 36 dollars

so 35 for $12

[distant umbra]

Ohhh I didn't peep the total, wurf it

I had kailh speeds, but then I bought secondhand corsair silvers

[earnest mirage]

any difference?

[distant umbra]

I ripped them out of a water damaged k70 lol

[sonic cape]

https://en.akkogear.com/product/dracula-castle-5075b-plus-mechanical-keyboard/

here it is on the US store

with shipping on 10th december

so you should be good, just make sure to get the yellow switches

[warped lion]

need it before the 8th tho...

[sonic cape]

even if you order it now

it wont arrive by the 8th

[warped lion]

yeah...

like

[sonic cape]

shipping from Akko takes time as they ship from china

[warped lion]

if its the US

[sonic cape]

yeah for the US store

[warped lion]

then its before the 8th

[sonic cape]

maybe 17days

[warped lion]

otherwise

idc

cuz im gonna be there till the 8th

[prime mirage]

very few keyboards will be here by the eight youll need something off amazon

[sonic cape]

yeah maybe a keychron from amazon

or something like that

[warped lion]

otherwise i can always order to sweden

[prime mirage]

keychron shipping takes 2 weeks

[sonic cape]

Yeah order yeah but delivery wont arrive before the 8th

for the cheaper brands you have to be patient

[warped lion]

oh shit

i meant

the 8th of january

[sonic cape]

oh

[warped lion]

not december

[sonic cape]

yeah then youre good

the US store will arrive before that date

[warped lion]

realized its the 4th rn

[sonic cape]

the US store is sometimes faster then the EU one

for the Pro ACR 68 mine took 17days from china and a friends from the US took 13

[warped lion]

oh

okay then

is it cheaper in the us tho

idc about time if its cheaper

[sonic cape]

eh it can be cheaper yes

my order was 5eur more expensive then the US one even with taxes

[cunning anvil]

on my way to program on a 6%

what to do without the numpad

[sonic cape]

6%

[cunning anvil]

i can hit 6wpm on that baby

[sonic cape]

is that like a single row

from A to L ?

[cunning anvil]

it's a chorded 2x3

very silly

[sonic cape]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/811914633144565780.png?size=64&quality=lossless

[cunning anvil]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/966410290285658122/1181334299128119376/keyboard-layout.jpg?ex=6580ae4d&is=656e394d&hm=48fd6112397fb82a9693702dd6cd4804f721264a991b30aef17b257b1b849632&

the killer thing is actually making it a reality

[cunning anvil]

because i gotta map every key

[distant umbra]

They are good in their oem nature

But not as good as recent more specifically designed key switches. Very good overall typers after lubes and films

[earnest mirage]

such as

[distant umbra]

Tangerines or zeal telios

[earnest mirage]

meh

is it worth it to cancel or na

[distant umbra]

I'd take either over a speed linear

[warped lion]

heres a challange... explain to a parent why they should spend 90 euros on a mech keyboard when they can get one for 30

[distant umbra]

Build construction, features

[earnest mirage]

they are sold out on drop

any other recommended websites?

[distant umbra]

Rgb non rgb, metal vs non metal backplate, size / form factor

You can snag a basic af g413 for a good all rounder

Full size with backlighting

But if you game on a budget, for the past 7 years I recommend the reddragon k552 for baby's first mechanical gaming keyboard

[sonic cape]

I mean if their financial situation doesnt allow it

its understandable

But its christmas isnt it ?

[distant umbra]

Keyboards last a pretty while, I have two model m's 30 years old. As long as the caps on the pcb don't cronk out or the trace materials break down

Any keyboard with internal storage / battery are ticking time bombs

Cooper is really the main enemy, why gold pins are a "premium" especially on high wear

[warped lion]

we celebrate christmas but dont do gifts 😬

[warped lion]

its nothing like that... just the mindset of spending much less money and getting the same thing (they don't know the difference between mech and membrane)

[sonic cape]

Well

may sound dumb but if you are old enough to work, 90eur is easily made in sweden

and i think you get money from the state for going to school right ?

[long vortex]

ive learned dont order keyboards from amazon

jan 5th for a replacemen!

[jolly jetty]

anyone using razer here? how do i even upload profiles to their storage? i seem to only have option to import profiles from cloud but dont have the option to export to cloud, anyone know?

[warped lion]

My man ... We have the money... That's not the issue...

The problem is, are my parents willing to spend that much on something you can get for much cheaper

I had another question

How do I know that the drac won't end up like my zebronics, all sticky and rough switches

Do I have to frequently lube all the switches?

[warped lion]

Yeah no I'm 14... And it ain't summer yet so

[sonic cape]

Youll work it out man dont worry

Just explain it with your words

[sonic cape]

thats such a blatant and stupid thing to say lol

[dry yacht]

hey quick question. have a msi steel series laptop that i spilled coffee on. has anyone able to take it apart and just clean it? i already tried with the keyboard installed but no luck. All the keys work just sticky keys

[sonic cape]

don't put it in rice

[balmy kelp]

Guess Keychron Q1 HE is a thing on Kickstarter now lol.....

https://youtu.be/Nm6grf5okj8?si=NfEMvRNjsHejDRyt

[warped lion]

I hope... But 90 euros is still a lot of money for a keyboard when there's shit for like 5 to 30 euros which work aswell... So It's a hard bet.

[sonic cape]

Hard to tell you, if they have money and youre still a child I guess its natural to maybe have them buy something for you 😄

Isnt it ?

What would they say if you said you need a phone ? Would they buy a 100eur cheap android ? if you wanted an iPhone

[warped lion]

first off, bad example.. they never buy me phones.. i get hand me downs... and yeah if they had to they would get me a cheap android like the one i have rn... is that not normal..?

i have like a ~150 euro phone rn

Redmi note 9 pro max

my moms old one so yeah its old

[cunning anvil]

woo my wpm is now starting to get over 10

[sonic cape]

Im just trying to understand your situation :d

[cunning anvil]

i love how it feels though so imma keep practicing

[warped lion]

lol its good... ill see whether i can get it or not... i hope i can but the chances are slim... thanks for the help though

[boreal rivet]

Just buy the cheap ones if it’s all the same to you

[warped lion]

all the same to my parents... not me ;-;

[drifting mauve]

Yall will laugh at me
But I think my endgame keyboard is a wk61

I don't want to spend another penny on this ridiculous hobby anymore

WK61 + glorious lynx switches + Custom diy backlit italicized mac g3 style keycaps
And a silicone mod on the case for some thock

Never doing any keyboard stuff after I'm done with this project

[verbal zinc]

Finally snagged a Field75, Nuphy went and stocked almost all variants finally.

[turbid dust]

Looking for a suggestion on dark keycap set for a white Halo96? Not sure if the shine through keycaps will look great in day time.

[verbal zinc]

I have the default white keycap set on a black Halo96 - non shine through. Quite happy with the contrast. Wouldn't be surprised if a dark set looks great on the white

quick and dirty photoshop edit on a halo96 photo might help you get an idea

[turbid dust]

Ya I was thinking of that but oddly enough they don't seem to sell the default set. Also I think default set has mainly white keys on black version.

[sonic cape]

damn

[verbal zinc]

Yeh, grabbed the Gravity model with Polaris switch. Been wanting Gravity or Electro forever

It'll be a nice addition to my Nuphy collection XD

[sonic cape]

Polaris is

linear ?

[verbal zinc]

yeh

[sonic cape]

Nice

[verbal zinc]

can finally leave my halo on my desk at home when I go to the office

[cunning anvil]

i am speed

[magic wolf]

Half decent caps?

[icy drum]

anyone know where i can get a good quality white mousepad/pbt keycaps in eu ?

on amazon theres a bunch of like white topography mousepads that look cool but idk if theyre good quality

and keycaps im not sure where to buy

[boreal rivet]

maxgaming

[magic wolf]

Is there a barebones out there that would emphasize silent audio qualities?

I’d like to go from my gmmk2, switches are fine to reuse here. But ideally would like something plastic case, recessed keys, gasket mount etc

[drifting mauve]

There arent many options to get that italicized mac font so..
Ide say worth it for the aesthetic but sound is subjective

If you want more of a double shot sound you could fill the caps with Emlers glue

[magic wolf]

In my stab keys I use “sealing tape” (jelly tape) to fill them in. Wonder- oh. Elmer’s that works

Just fill it up to rim of the switch indent?