peripherals

[hollow pagoda]

lime see

@potent tusk what do u think

[unkempt dome]

Often the "fake" cherry are better than cherry

[stark musk]

if you're going for cheap keyboards with mechanical feel

https://pccircle.com/product/hp-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-gk100f-english-keyboard-only-26-key-conflict-free-function-rgb-light-gk100f200901757/

this seems good

i think these are cherry blue knockoffs

but im not 100% on it

it has outemu switches

they are mechanical

[unkempt dome]

I would take a good membrane btc board or tore way before something with outemu blue

One day I will get a topre

[stark musk]

yeah, i used to have a keyboard with them in

they were really stable for the price

[unkempt dome]

They have really loud spring ping and that's quite annoying

[stark musk]

depends on which ones u get

[unkempt dome]

I told you ... outemu blue

[stark musk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAa7ZsDp6BQ

this is the review for the keyboard above

[hollow pagoda]

thanks

[plush finch]

So my friends keyboard’s S key doesn’t work on his computer, so I took a look at it and cleaned it and it works on my computer perfectly fine. I go back to his house and it turns out no matter what keyboard he has plugged in the S key just doesn’t respond. Any thoughts??

[pallid trout]

What kind of keyboard is it?

[plush finch]

Lol a GK61😂 but it works fine on my computer and a work computer the weird part is every keyboard does it on his pc

[pallid trout]

Have you taken a look at the PCB?

Or the switch?

[plush finch]

Bruh

[pallid trout]

Could also be a USB issue on his computer.

Plug it into other USB ports.

[past lantern]

I'm gonna get the apex pro tkl

It's on sale

[ionic briar]

what are the reason for you to buy it?
cause it has fast switch that are good for gaming?

[past lantern]

I'm getting it for gaming

[ionic briar]

are you fine with waiting till 16th of june for a product to ship?

[pallid trout]

The reaction time is hella impressive if their marketing claims are true

But considering a single frame in 120 FPS is around 8 ms, kinda wondering if it really does make a difference.

[boreal rivet]

it doesn't

[ionic briar]

yea
its too minusclue to make a difference

[boreal rivet]

none of this response time stuff matters unless you play video games professionally

[pallid trout]

If I wanted a speedy switch I'd actually go butterfly lmao.
But those feel like crap to me.

[boreal rivet]

yea thats why whenever anyone asks what is the fastest switch i'll say the butterfly

because it technically is

[ionic briar]

even if thats the case
there are too many hoops that the signal has to go through that can easily add more latency

[boreal rivet]

yes

for a professional gamer its more of just wanting the best possible gear

even if the difference is basically negligible

[ionic briar]

then its the placebo effect cause by the light spring and low actuation point rather than the actual gains tbh

[pallid trout]

Yeah I don't think so too.

[ionic briar]

anyway
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=171
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4321
here are my rec

[unkempt dome]

That 65% layout is really nice

[ionic briar]

oh wait wrong one
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4275

[past lantern]

@ionic briar idk I can get a apex pro for 140$ and they just came out with these sick pudding keycaps

[ionic briar]

okay
well apex pro for you then
hopefully you have light typing force
for me personally, pudding keycaps are not sick
they are so common

[pallid trout]

It's Coming It's Real

Now to wait for the GMMK Pro...

[pallid trout]

Nah

Actually

Yeah no there isn't any. Just took it out again.

[lofty hull]

Does anyone know of any good keyboards for the $40-60CAD range?

[ionic briar]

what size
what is your preferred switch type

[lofty hull]

tkl and brown switch

blue switch is also ok

[narrow mason]

brown and blue have different sounds when actuated

so if you work or play in an environment with other people, they are going to find your blue switch clicks annoying quickly

if you're alone and like the loud noise, there is no issue

[pallid trout]

I mean
When we're dealing with newbies they're almost definitely talking about the MX varietals.

Like no one new to the hobby is gonna know what a Holy Panda is

[narrow mason]

?? For cherry switches and copycats they usuallyt follow the same colour standard
red = linear, no tactile
brown = non linear, tactile
black, blue, green yellow etc

[lofty hull]

sorry im very new to keyboads, i meant a tactile switch

[ionic briar]

nope
gateron clear for example is a linear
whereas the cherry color equivalent is a heavy tactile
theres no cherry mx yellow in the cherry product stack

[lofty hull]

preferably heavier

[narrow mason]

you know

Nothing

I was going to say look at some product reviews

[lofty hull]

k

that helps

thanks

it's ok

[ember summit]

guys for banana splits on the gmmk pro
would you say aluminium, polycarbonate or brass?
looking for the least noise possible i guess

[ionic briar]

then poly?

[narrow mason]

I would say dont go for brass, since it is sonorous

[ember summit]

would it feel to soft

what would be aluminum vs poly

[chrome raft]

i am looking for a good keyboard

and my budget is 10.89$

anyone have any suggestions?

[ionic briar]

10 usd?

[chrome raft]

yeah

ik its not much

but yeah

my current keyboards spacebar is like

broken?

ig

[ionic briar]

yea not much
if not none

[chrome raft]

the stabelizer is brake

[chrome raft]

yeh

[gusty plaza]

You can just Google best keyboard under 10 dollars
You will find a lot of suggestions.

[chrome raft]

yeah but

most of them are

like i dont know how good they are

like reviews would be really helpfull

[potent void]

For $10 you can fix your keyboard

[chrome raft]

its a wireless microsoft keyboard

i would rather but a new one

which is prolly gonna be better

[gusty plaza]

Try finding them on Amazon or Newegg and read the reviews xD
Or you can always go with the people's choice on by sorting your list as best selling ones.
And if you don't like your keyboard, you can always return it.

[chrome raft]

oh yeah

thnx never thought of the return options

[gusty plaza]

Your welcome xD

[gusty plaza]

Be sure to check the return policies tho. Not every seller on Amazon accepts returns xD

[chrome raft]

thanku so much ill try

[chrome raft]

https://www.amazon.ae/gp/product/B095KCD8QC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ALZH3WP4VFJEZ&psc=1 is this a good deal?

you think its even mechanical?

[blazing star]

meh

it's technically mechanical but BLUES oh my god

it's not just about whether it's "mechanical" or not, it's about the switches, the typing experience, etc

[chrome raft]

yeah ive never actually used a mechanical keyboard for like more than 2 minutes

so ig this would be a new experience

[chrome raft]

so its mechanical confirmed right?

so its not like i would dislike it or anything

[blazing star]

technically, but mechanical keyboards aren't all equal

[chrome raft]

ik it may be weird for others who have used better keyboards

[blazing star]

i regret getting Corsair boards because compared to other boards, it's not great

[chrome raft]

but i probably wont even care

[chrome raft]

ok

[blazing star]

I'm doing a kind-of-custom build soon

so my advice is read reviews, get smth like womier 60%

[austere jacinth]

@junior lodge hey

https://www.amazon.in/GK61-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Programmable/dp/B08523W5ZD/ref=sr_1_26?dchild=1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard&qid=1623266549&s=computers&sr=1-26

here's your gk61

but its out of stock in mechkeys

[eternal wraith]

https://uk.banggood.com/155-Keys-BlackandWhite-Keycap-Set-Cherry-Profile-PBT-Sublimation-Japanese-Keycaps-for-Mechanical-Keyboards-p-1828303.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search anyone able to find similar looking in-stock keycap sets like this but not in cherry profile? diff colored accents are fine but im primarily looking for black modifiers, white alphas and colored accents

[junior lodge]

Noice! I think I will buy this or might go for GK-64.

[austere jacinth]

I am going for gk64

[chrome raft]

no

what sise u want

[ember summit]

anyone have reccomendations for key caps?

[ionic briar]

whats your budget
and whats the keeb you want to switch he caps?

[ember summit]

less than 100

[ionic briar]

yea
what keyboard are you going to switch the caps
and what keycap profiles do you prefer?

[ember summit]

i have no clue what profile i prefer

but im gonna use em with the gmmk pro and banana splits

i have cherry profile rn

[ionic briar]

ok
one sec

from this site https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-p-industrial-keyset-sublimated/ for a sa set

[dusty valve]

Do they do 75%?

[ionic briar]

yes
with the pictured config

[dusty valve]

I don't see f-keys?

[ionic briar]

oh fuck

https://kbdfans.com/collections/enjoypbt-keycaps/products/enjoypbt-keycaps-dye-subbed-keycap-set-117keys

https://kbdfans.com/collections/enjoypbt-keycaps/products/enjoypbt-gary-sushi-japanese-keycaps-set

https://kbdfans.com/collections/sa-profile/products/maxkey-sa-night-miami-keycaps-set?variant=16396175867962

https://kbdfans.com/collections/sa-profile/products/sa-pbt-violet-dye-sub-keycaps-full-set-163-116-keys

[dusty valve]

Or
You could get glorious keycaps for like, $50

They're probably fine

Unless you hate all the color options, I guess

[ionic briar]

yea

@ember summit

[pallid trout]

If you need a custom layout and colourway Maxkeyboards can help you out.

[ionic briar]

https://keebsforall.com/products/sunny-side-up-keycaps
theres also this on the gb table

[spare rapids]

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/razer-huntsman-mini-60-optical-gaming-keyboard-mercury-edition-linear-red-switch?query=gaming keyboard&page=2

i need a keeb for like 150 at jb hi fi cus there credits

which one yous recommend

[ionic briar]

i guess that one

are you find with ordering from site like amazon au or banggood?

[spare rapids]

jb hi fi

cus they refunded my old keyboard

and gave credits cus the s key was fucked

[ionic briar]

yea go with that board then

[spare rapids]

ye they all unstock in stores tho gotta order

bruh amazon is 140

and the black one there is 190

[junior lodge]

Gateron switches?

[austere jacinth]

yup , blues

[junior lodge]

That's for 7k?

[austere jacinth]

6k

[junior lodge]

Send me link

[austere jacinth]

https://www.meckeys.com/shop/keyboard/65-keyboard/gk64-rgb/

ordered one today

lets see how long it takes to deliver

[junior lodge]

Nice! I'm going to order the one which has yellow switches

[austere jacinth]

yellow ? u dont like clicky or tactile ?

[austere jacinth]

is this that good ? it is costlier than my G502 hero !

nah nvm

G502 FTW

[unkempt dome]

Those two different mouse you can't really compare them

For me it would be glorious all the way

[austere jacinth]

u like light mouses ?

[unkempt dome]

Yes

And the not using ghub

[tight moon]

is it mouses or mice

[junior lodge]

I have been told my many people that yellow ones are pretty solid so I'm giving it a try.

[eternal wraith]

thoughts on this parts list?

• keychron c1 hotswap board
• plate-mount stabs (clipped/holee mod/bandaid mod/lubed w. 205g0)
• durock t1 switches (deskeys 0.15mm films/lubed w. 3203 [switch] & 107 oil [spring])
• akko black & pink keycaps

[rigid falcon]

is the steelseries apex 3 a good keyboard

[austere jacinth]

Dk exactly

[austere jacinth]

Yes ghub is the worst

[austere jacinth]

I see

[hollow robin]

im gonna start programming and video editing and I need a full size mechinical keyboard my budget is $200 CAD any recommendations?

[ionic briar]

Do you want a full size for the footprint of a tkl?

[hollow robin]

no

i mean yes

[hollow robin]

i dont want a tkl I need the numpad for some features in adobe premiere

[ionic briar]

Yea
I suggest the leopold fc980m
Or the 980c if its under your budget

[hollow robin]

Their unavailable lol

[ionic briar]

Hm
Varmilo va108m?

[hollow robin]

lemme see

[hollow robin]

my pc doesn't have a usb-c port

[ionic briar]

Its usb c to usb a m8

[hollow robin]

oh oki I'll tink about it

[glossy lark]

Heya I'm about to get a Samsung Tab S6 lite for school and Im looking for a small wirless keyboard. Which is quiet so I don't disturb my teacher or class mates whilst typing. Do you have any recommendations?

[azure vault]

If you don't care about the noise then go with the Logitech K480, but if you do then use the Logitech K380

And also what is the best programming

[glossy lark]

Those 2 are hella loud I need a really quiet one

[pallid trout]

I mean your best option is probably a cheap chiclet keyboard then.

Like one of those generic Bluetooth membranes.
May as well since you're going to carry it around.

Unless you really need a nice keyboard.

[glossy lark]

I will keep looking

I think the key-to-go from logitech looks good for what I need but I can only find the IOS version which I can't use

[azure vault]

It is compatible with both android and iOS

[glossy lark]

Are you sure? The Product page of Logitech mentions only IOS devices

[azure vault]

for the K380 go to:- https://www.logitech.com/en-in/products/keyboards/k380-multi-device.920-007597.html

for the K480 go to:- https://www.logitech.com/en-in/products/keyboards/k480-multi-device-wireless.920-006380.html

[glossy lark]

This isn't the keys-to-go keyboard. I told you that those 2 are too noisy

[azure vault]

then try this one , https://www.logitech.com/en-in/products/keyboards/k400-plus-touchpad-keyboard.920-007165.html

or if you consider noise and portability go with this:- https://www.amazon.com/Fintie-Keyboard-Detachable-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B08883JK8Y/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GP016F1J78X0&dchild=1&keywords=samsung+tab+s6+lite+keyboard&qid=1623348875&sprefix=Samsung+Tab+S6+%2Caps%2C527&sr=8-3

[glossy lark]

They are all too noisy

I need one with not actually keys

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ultra-Portable-Stand-Alone-COMPATIBLE-920-006701/dp/B00R0I71S4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=keys+to+go&qid=1623348954&sr=8-1

like this one

[azure vault]

then go with the one you suggested.

that is the best

if you want no noise and a physical keyboard, if you consider noise alot then just use the inbuilt keyboard

[glossy lark]

well as I mentioned above it is IOS only and I don't know if it is usable with android

[glossy lark]

there is no inbuilt keyboard. I don't know what you are talking about

[azure vault]

https://youtu.be/fOELC0XuMeY

use the touch keyboard

on the tab it self

[pallid trout]

Is there a frame of reference for your desired noise levels then?

Chiclets are already quiet.

[glossy lark]

Well imagine being in a class of 20+ people and being the only person using a keyboard

It needs to be that quiet that it sounds like nobody is using one

[pallid trout]

Then any and every keyboard barring a touchscreen will be noticeable.

Even a butterfly keyboard.

Can't really think of an alternative that doesn't involve a touchscreen or altering typing style.

[glossy lark]

as I said the keys-to-go is quiet enough I think

But Im not able to find an android version

[boreal rivet]

or just learn to not mash the keys

[potent void]

It should, it’s a Bluetooth keyboard

I used one on my MacBook

[potent void]

Oh…I see

https://youtu.be/PXxDb_F1tCY

[pallid trout]

I guess you could go the lubed MX Zilent switch route, which has a deep, soft click, even without o-rings, which would make them even quieter.
But those are Frankenswitches and are thus expensive on their own, to the tune of around $1.65 a switch. I don't know how much you're willing to spend but at least they're exceedingly quiet for a mechanical switch:
https://youtu.be/ijpk5fJHiek
https://youtu.be/7x-GR6BNNZM

Probably a last-resort Hail Mary though lol

[pallid trout]

Oh this too lol

[boreal rivet]

i can't tell if you're joking

[potent void]

Well I’m joking but…I mean…it’s what they wanted

[boreal rivet]

😩

[pallid trout]

I mean
I would of this person didn't want to be noticed being the only person typing away.

[glossy lark]

Well it isn't what I want

It is what my teacher wants

It isn't like I have much of a choice

[pallid trout]

Then I don't know what else to suggest them.

[boreal rivet]

why are you the only one typing in the first place

[glossy lark]

Well anyways thanks for the help everyone

Because Im not in a digital class

I would be one of 2 people using a tablet

the other peson is only using the pen tho

Im not like in a Uni or something. I just want to have my stuff digitally because Im bad with keeping my paperwork in school organized

[potent void]

What…?

So, just use an onscreen keyboard then?

[glossy lark]

I hate using touchscreen keyboards
also they don't work really when you have long nails

[unkempt dome]

Well that one is quite silent ... not sure if it will be enough for you tho
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XlCzcJNq9co

[chrome raft]

my sis has that i hate the noise

[dusty valve]

Gmmk pro showed up

[potent void]

Nice

[pallid trout]

Eyyyyy

[hollow robin]

Is the logitech g613 worth it

[fallen mauve]

for a prebuilt it's ok but the switches aren't great

[ionic briar]

you dont like the va108m?

[hollow robin]

out of stock

[ionic briar]

hmm
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/varmilo-va108m-koi-full-size-keyboard-mx-brown/14933457

[hollow robin]

oh I checked only amazon

[ionic briar]

https://www.amazon.ca/Varmilo-VA108M-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry/dp/B07G2TH7PD

https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/vendors?q=Varmilo

[rigid falcon]

is the steelseries apex 3 a good keyboard?

[ionic briar]

nah
fancified rubber dome

[rigid falcon]

they feel like a more mushy mx red

and the bottom out is extremely mushy

[bright trellis]

Yo does anyone here have purple keycaps

[stable sorrel]

just wanted to ask how are the Cherry MX Brown?

[ionic briar]

they have a very, very light tactility
most ppl who have been subjected to stronger tactile switches commented that mx brown feels like "even scratchier mx red" rather than a tactile

[stable sorrel]

specifically the logitech G512 Mechanical

so if i want that clicky feeling what should i go for

[ionic briar]

hmmm
whats your budget for the keyboard, what is your preferred layout?
and you said that you want the tactility of clicky, specifically mx blue?

[stable sorrel]

i want standard size around 150$

by standard i mean with a numpad

[ionic briar]

so full size with numpad
and you want the same feel as mx blue but without the click sound?

[stable sorrel]

no i would like the sound

[ionic briar]

oh
you want the same level of loudness or you want something louder
and do you prefer backlightning? if so, does it have to be rgb?

[stable sorrel]

i want the same level of loudness and i would prefer RGB

Logitech G 512 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with GX Blue Clicky Key Switches (Carbon)
found the exact perfect

[ionic briar]

https://kono.store/products/hexgears-impulse-mechanical-keyboard
with box white

[stable sorrel]

uhh... i don't like the shape of it

[ionic briar]

hmmm i see
glorious gmmk with box white?

@stable sorrel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K61LnnZOw8
heres a sound test
dont use this as a reference on how your final board will sound

@stable sorrel

[rigid falcon]

my budget is around 250$ for a keyboard need some suggestions on which to buy the budget can increase 50-100$ depending on the keyboard i really like the logitech g915 tkl and i am also looking for a tkl

[ionic briar]

https://www.hexgears.org/collections/hexgears-products/products/gemini-dusk-mechanical-keyboard

[rigid falcon]

i want a keyboard from a more mainstream or a well known brand like logitetch, razer or corsair

[worn storm]

sounds like you already made a decision and just want positive feedback

[ionic briar]

why would you?
they are selling the same or less feature rich board for more

https://kono.store/products/gemini-dusk

i guess i should sent you this first

this is one of the solid custom mech vendors and gb in the state

[rigid falcon]

no i want a keyboard from these companies thats all

[worn storm]

Other than them being chronically late half the time. Maybe keystone will ship in the next few years >.<

[ionic briar]

yea

i mean you can be the lab rat and buy the new blackwidow v3 for us

[worn storm]

I mean if you are only considering those 3 companies, scratch corsair and razer off the list before even bothering to look further. Both still have terrible build quality across their lines

[ionic briar]

@rigid falcon

[rigid falcon]

ok

[rigid falcon]

yea?

[ionic briar]

@rigid falcon

[worn storm]

Honestly I remain amused that out of all the mech boards I've collected over the years, the one still sitting on my desk is still a filco majestouch circa 2005

[ionic briar]

i was about to rec leopold boards
but then i realized is that to the average gamer, they dont even know about the damn brand

[worn storm]

Yea, hard to go wrong with a leopold or filco

Probably done with input club/kono though. Been burned with terrible delays way too many times

[ionic briar]

you have any experience with mechanicalkeyboards?

[worn storm]

mechanicalkeyboards.com? I've ordered switches from them but thats about it

[ionic briar]

yea

[worn storm]

Theyre usually one of my secondary choices if novelkeys is out of stock on something

[ionic briar]

ic
hows the shipping experience?

[worn storm]

about the same as most major retailers, 3-5 buisness days on ground

nothing great or bad to say about them really

[ionic briar]

ic

mouser pricing on cherry mx is funny tho

[worn storm]

switch pricing is always all over the place for some vendors >.<

Maybe at some point my GMMK pro will ship.

[rigid falcon]

.<

[unkempt dome]

Leopold is too high end for general gamer maybe ...

[worn storm]

shrug I mean a pretty decent sized chunk of their catalog is in the same price range

[unkempt dome]

Yes I know that was a joke ...

I would gladly buy a Leopold way before any of the major known gaming brand

Anyway the next keyboard I want to buy is 65% ... I guess ... and hot swap for sure

[unkempt dome]

I was thinking about the gk68 (I think it's that one)

[rocky shell]

is there smth better than the RK61 at that price range?

[chrome raft]

waht is a good switch for a guy that likes gat reds but wants to build a baller custom

[worn storm]

Box reds if you like them light and linear

[chrome raft]

not too light

what about banana spllits

also what switches do you think a weirdo that uses a dell keyboard would like

wanna build my mom a keeb for her bday

[pallid trout]

Ugh more brand generalism.

[unkempt dome]

Dell have a lot of different keyboards ... I suppose it's a rubber dome over membrane ... that would mean silent with a small tactility on top and mushy ... maybe something with silent brown ... or cherry brown with o-rings :/ I don't know really ...

[rocky shell]

are there any alternatives to the DROP + REDSUNS GMK RED SAMURAI KEYCAP SET?

[chrome raft]

is this good?

https://i.imgur.com/9f9HO5W.png

[chrome raft]

what?

also is corsairs tiny bar that goes in front of keebs any good

[potent void]

For $20 it’s probably fine

[ionic briar]

Streamdeck but single row with 6 buttons iirc

[tight moon]

theres plenty on aliexpress, for anywhere from 5- 20 dollars

[minor quest]

I'm in the middle of building my first PC so I had to go out and choose a keyboard.
I settled on the g915 because it looked sleek and was reviewed to be as fast or faster than a wired keyboard. But tbh I kinda hate it

I'm used to those "crappy" laptop keyboards with minuscule travel distance and virtually none existent tactility. I thought since it was so low profile the switch would be easy but is anything but. Also despite me choosing Tactile over Clicky mechanical is still extremely loud!

Does the switch from standard laptop keyboard get easier with time or should I return it before my return rights are voided (I have 25 days left before having to return it)

sorry for the crappy lighting

[ionic briar]

yea return it if you want dead silent mech boards
https://youtu.be/yWQdeph9zc8?t=12
something that kinda like this, not exactly like this

and i dont think theres a break in period with scissor switch
the common type found in laptops

[boreal rivet]

he wants to know if the transition from a laptop keyboard will get easier

and no if you cant get used to it within a few hours then you wont imo

[minor quest]

both kinda

[ionic briar]

oh
then yea
should be better by time

im kinda use my mech as a way to boost my wpm

[minor quest]

only used it for a few min

its already getting better

but the sound is still a bit loud

[ionic briar]

yea
cause its plastic to plastic contact
whereas with scissor switch boards, it got dampened by the rubber dome beneath the scissor actuation mechanism

@minor quest

[minor quest]

ty, I'll look into it

will still use it for a week or two since its got a long return period

[shy schooner]

Is just me or your peripherals cost more than your laptop?

[minor quest]

nope

[ionic briar]

no
welcome to the keyboard hobby
where an ergo board can cost thousands usd in the aftermarket

[minor quest]

laptop was 6000 keyboard was like 1300

[shy schooner]

Don't worry, ikr

[minor quest]

and I even got a free headset stand with it. (see pic above)

[chrome raft]

i need one of those

[rocky shell]

which is better the rk61 or the redragon k530

[chrome raft]

Rk62

-61

[rocky shell]

aight thx

[lunar parcel]

Anyone have a good lead for a full set of metal key caps?

[dull bay]

anyone have hyperx alloy elite 2?

[chrome raft]

Nope

I trying to buy a new keeb? @dull bay

[chrome raft]

What?

[lunar parcel]

I can only find small "gamer" packs

Usually some variation of arrow keys and wasd

[chrome raft]

Just a 100% set of key caps

With a numpad too?

[lunar parcel]

My bad, metal not mechanical

Wrote that on a phone, guess it autocorrected

[chrome raft]

Like chrome style key caps?

So they look like metal?

I’ll dm u some links later today or tomorrow

[lunar parcel]

Not look like, are metal

aluminum, stainless steel, etc

[chrome raft]

Ok I’ll try to find some later

And dm them to u

[ember summit]

are these good aswell
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0915SJD22/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2E0HBWQ5UE4ZT&psc=1
dont wanna get trash keycaps
I mean its either these or the gpbt keycaps from glorious
I want a more thockier sound
something that would compliment banana split switches

[unkempt dome]

Those are dye sub pbt keycaps so yes it looks good ... those won't let light pass through tho so I don't know if it's important for you or not ...

[ember summit]

i mostly care abt the sound

[unkempt dome]

Well it's pbt keycaps cherry profile ... what keycaps do you have right now ?

[pallid trout]

it here bois
finally
Also not pictured are Durock V2 stabs because I forgot to bring them down

[ionic briar]

fucking finally

[wet cave]

yo any budget keycap sets under 100 preffereably black and white

[ionic briar]

whats your current keyboard?

[wet cave]

rk61 😦

clipped lubed yellows

[ionic briar]

one little sec

[wet cave]

@ionic briar

okie thanks

[ionic briar]

https://kbdfans.com/collections/enjoypbt-keycaps/products/enjoypbt-gary-japanese-keycaps-set

https://kbdfans.com/collections/enjoypbt-keycaps/products/enjoypbt-gary-english-keycaps-set

[wet cave]

NICE

[ionic briar]

shit its cherry profile

[wet cave]

thanks

[ionic briar]

might be interfere with north facing switch tho

one sec sending smt thats interfere proof

[wet cave]

i honestly dont car how the lighting looks

as long as they feel really good

[ionic briar]

https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dcs-black-white-keysets-two-shot/

https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset-sublimated/
this with the english alpha and 60% modifiers

@wet cave

https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-black-white-keyset-two-shot/

[ionic briar]

yea
but the problem is cherry profile row 2 might interfere with the switch
which will make the key feels odd

[chrome raft]

how to stop my stabs being mushy

[ionic briar]

what are your stab?
gateron plate mount?

[chrome raft]

i thinnk

kemove shadow gat reds

mech

[ionic briar]

have you dont any mods to the stabs?

[chrome raft]

nope

stock

[ionic briar]

oh
clip the legs

[chrome raft]

ee i dont ike this

[ionic briar]

right is before left is after

just use a nail cutter

[chrome raft]

nah

[ionic briar]

why?

your board is hotswap so removing the stabs shouldnt be an issue

[chrome raft]

spooky

[ionic briar]

you scared that you re going to brake something?

bruh

[chrome raft]

if i kill this keeb i cant get a new one

[unkempt dome]

You can get stabs tho

[chrome raft]

but parents

[ionic briar]

yea
but your board is hotswappable
which means that you can pull out the switch out no problem

it wont brake anything

unless you do it while yeeting it into the wall

[chrome raft]

im just gonna put on a clear on my space bar and ill be fine

better feeling

we good now

[ionic briar]

what is a clear?

[chrome raft]

gat lear

clear

[ionic briar]

eh
wont resolve the mushy issue
just saying

[chrome raft]

i think the satbs were just putting drag

it dosent mush

just drags a but

*bit

so its hard to press

[ionic briar]

does it mush when you are at the end of the travel distance?

[chrome raft]

no

mabye a timy bit

[ionic briar]

then that sounds like either the wire is heavily bent or the stab stem needs some lube

[chrome raft]

*tiny

oh well

ill be fine until new build

whats a good switch like a gat red

[ionic briar]

gateron yellow
the whole akko cs switch lineup is pretty competitive in the budget range

[chrome raft]

ooh what about ick blacks

ink

[ionic briar]

ehhh its nice
v2 has some qc issues so do check each of the switch to spot out scuffed ones

[chrome raft]

matcha green looks nice

[ionic briar]

its hella cheap

10 usd for 45 switches

[chrome raft]

banana splits any good?

[ionic briar]

meh

[chrome raft]

og aspirations with films

?

[ionic briar]

i think its tight enough that you dont need films
but tbh, the base of that, durock linears would be more value imo

[chrome raft]

is the pink or yellow closer to reds?

might get pinks

[ionic briar]

pinks

[chrome raft]

how do they sound

[ionic briar]

eh it depends on the board

[chrome raft]

what mods do they need

[ionic briar]

prob lube
with the winglatch design, the housing is pretty tight as it is stock

[chrome raft]

i think ill lube and film just kuz

[ionic briar]

nah
films will not fit cause of the winglatch design

[chrome raft]

oh

so just lube?

[ionic briar]

yea

https://youtu.be/CttQCPBuffw?t=443
dont take this as a reference

[devout gulch]

I have that but the snowfox. they're good keyboards and I would recommend them to anybody looking to get into keyboards on a budget

[graceful matrix]

pinks in general i found are quite clacky on my board

however even for my kiddy fingers they are really light and have a short travel distance

if you want that though go ahead, but if you want a more standard feel i reccomend the matcha greens or gateron yellows

i do kind of wish i had gone with the matchas imo

[young spoke]

Should I use the womier k66

With gateorn yellows or reds?

[ionic briar]

Why not
Decent entry level board

Gat yellow

[young spoke]

K

It’s gonna be used for gaming and school work eventually

[ionic briar]

Eh doesnt matter
You can carry a model m to school if your mates can endure it

[chrome raft]

Are ink blacks a standard feel?

so many switches

[tight moon]

lmao theres over 100 i believe

[chrome raft]

there are ink reds

are they just smoother reds

[tight moon]

oh bt dubbs

hows the snowfox working

[chrome raft]

pretty nice

i like it

still suck at typing

are ink reds just smoother reds?

[tight moon]

smoother than mx reds?

[chrome raft]

gat reds

the gat ink reds

[boreal rivet]

its not hard to simply google and check which switches are the smoothest.

[chrome raft]

it gives me what are the beat gaming switches

[boreal rivet]

there is no such thing as a gaming switch

[tight moon]

theres some that are better for gaming

like mx speed

[chrome raft]

for speed

[tight moon]

yea cherry mx speed switched

1.2 mm actuation

itll actuate if a hair falls on it

[chrome raft]

the dark green tangerines look really nice

[summer oriole]

Hey so my keyboard broke recently and I’m looking for a new one. Could anybody recommend me a fairly cheap durable keyboard? I’m really focused on durability though

[chrome raft]

like what size?

is 90 usd cheap?

@summer oriole

[summer oriole]

Uhhh that’s a bit on the expensive size

I would say 50-60 is cheap?

[chrome raft]

just a sec

what size?

[summer oriole]

Gimme a sec

[chrome raft]

tkl?

[summer oriole]

I previously used tkl so I guess yeah

[chrome raft]

https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=60+dollar+keyboard&qid=1623596905&s=electronics&sr=1-4 if u want durability go optical

[summer oriole]

Thank you

[chrome raft]

np

[boreal rivet]

Going by that logic, chiclets would be the best gaming switch

But do you see pros running out to buy them?

No.

It's entirely preference

[young spoke]

No like homework and essays

[tight moon]

its just that the mx speeds were made with gaming in mind

[boreal rivet]

No they were made to fool gamers into wasting money.

[true axle]

I have mech keyboard

[chrome raft]

Woah same

Lmao

[tight moon]

but they work exactly as advertised

[boreal rivet]

actuating a switch 0.01 ms earlier doesnt make you a better gamer.

[amber umbra]

any tips for a good keyboard with a 96keys layoyt?

[tight moon]

It's on their site

[uncut oasis]

hey does anyone know where I can buy just two white split spacebar keycaps

2.25u and 2.75u and preferably dsa profile

[pallid trout]

In reality actuation speed is very, very negligible.

Like, "less than a frame at 120 FPS" negligible.

Anything can be branded "gaming" nowadays. We already have "gaming" SD cards.

In reality, "gaming" switches (AKA any switch with a small actuation distance) are really just preference.

[unkempt dome]

Gaming peripherals is just easy money grab and marketing most of the time

[sour peak]

more or less, but i don't think anyone would game with blue or green

[mint vector]

Green doesn't really exist

But plenty of people game with clicky lmao

[pallid trout]

Greens do exist.

[sour peak]

i thought it was just heavier blue, no?

[pallid trout]

Cherry has some.

[ionic briar]

yea

[sour peak]

yea i have a green spacebar

[pallid trout]

Razer has their own Green but they don't give a fuck lol.

[mint vector]

They're so rarely used/sold

100% preference as to whether someone likes clicky, tactile, or linear however

[pallid trout]

If I can game on a membrane, and if plenty of other people will too, anyone can game on a blue or a green.

[sour peak]

i can't imagine gaming on my blues though, it'd be annoying

[pallid trout]

But that's besides the point.

[mint vector]

I gamed plenty on clickies

[sour peak]

wow really?

[pallid trout]

It's about preference, not really how it performs in game.

[mint vector]

It helps that I have closed-back headphones ig

[sour peak]

and it doesn't really affect performance?

interesting, i thought it would

[mint vector]

You get used to the tactility

Issue now is that I despise the sound of my old Cherry Blues after using linears

[ionic briar]

ic
but yea, it does exist and other "clones" did make copycats
gateron green availability is much better than cherry green

[mint vector]

Need to buy some Pale Blues

Ooh, or Pinks

[ionic briar]

box pinks yes!!

[mint vector]

One of my favourite clickies

[unkempt dome]

I game with box navy

Or whatever is in my keyboard

[pallid trout]

Unless you're using a super, super heavy switch, or a switch that's waaaaaay outside your preference, switches are one of the last things that will affect your gaming performance.

[mint vector]

I want to game with non-box Navy tbh

Nobody sells them anymore though

[pallid trout]

Mouse bungees have a larger impact than switches IMHO.

It's just preference.

[mint vector]

It depends on the game

And whether you can get used to differing actuation points easily

[pallid trout]

ye

[ionic briar]

yea
tbh, all those marketed gaming switch take advantage of the placebo effect
using light spring and shallow actuation point and whatnot

[mint vector]

While feeling scratchy as shit

Gat Clears are nice though

[ionic briar]

tho
cherry has good batches
problem is, you have to work for it
cherry picked em

[mint vector]

Retooling just works better though

And at that point, just go Gateron lol

[unkempt dome]

I liked my kailh speed copper ... but then noticed the spring ping and from that point it was a no go

[ionic briar]

yea
like the best cherry on prebuilts are leopolds
and that is still off branded to the avg gamer

[unkempt dome]

I've only heard good thing about Leopold ... personally I wouldn't get one unless they have it with silent black maybe

[willow heart]

lubed gat reds are fantastic ngl

[sour peak]

speaking of, i may as well ask just in case - does anyone know of any prebuilts that support split backspace? (i.e. support the ability to have 15 keys in the number row)

[ionic briar]

ehhh i guess gk61x/xs?
the one that comes with mechanical switches

[sour peak]

Well if it's pre built,, it'd have to come in a "Unix layout" variation like hhkb...hhkb is just too expensive

[ionic briar]

oh
do you know how to solder?

[sour peak]

Not yet, but planning to learn

I was gonna get a diy and solder but damn $400

[ionic briar]

you dont have to tbh
hakko 936 used is a great starter imo

[sour peak]

Oh I meant the keyboard

I'm looking at like $400 for the parts on adiy

Biggest chunk is case, finding tkl cases is hard

[ionic briar]

oh
you want tkl hhkb?

cause traditionally hhkb layout boards are in the 60% form factor

@sour peak

[sour peak]

I want this in tkl

[ionic briar]

so 7u space ?

[sour peak]

So like that. Actually I'm ok with 6.25u space and all 1.25 keys in space row

[ionic briar]

you want the backspace in the place of the tilde ?

[sour peak]

Currently I have this, but I miss arrow and F keys..so this + F and arrows

[sour peak]

Yeah that's the main but, no long key in number row,

[ionic briar]

hmm
i mean with via supported boards you can remap it

and qmk as well

[sour peak]

Yes but the pcb needs to support 15 keys in the number row. Not many do

Like if I buy a drop ctrl keyboard and desolder the backspace, I don't know that I'll be able to solder 2 switches in its place can I?

[ionic briar]

iirc ctrl is hotswap?
and most hotswap has a fixed layout tho

[sour peak]

Oh...yes

I was wondering if I could buy it but mod it

Can I just change the programming to have 15 keys and it'd be ok? I assumed it was a physical limitation on the pcb

[ionic briar]

yea
solder pcb might allow this cause you dont need a full solder pad to be able to solder the switches in

[sour peak]

Ooh interesting

I'm still debating if I should do tkl, or buy a nice case for the 60% I have. Tkls don't have a lot of nice case choice

[ionic briar]

yea
you missed out on some tkl gbs recently
like scarlet tkl

[sour peak]

Aww man

Need to keep an eye on those

[ionic briar]

although glitch and frost are still live

buutt the pcb doesnt support 15 key number row

[sour peak]

I'm just too tempted by this case

[ionic briar]

wait
you have a unix60?

[sour peak]

Dz60

That's what I have. The case above is beautiful wood

[ionic briar]

oh

[sour peak]

Handcrafted walnut case though

[tight moon]

today we play-"guess the price!"

My guess is $349.99

[sour peak]

The case? Oddly no, $120. $349 would be the whole thing including the kb

[pallid trout]

Actually?

Pretty nice price.

[tight moon]

I was guessing for the whole kb. And wait was it actually 350

[chrome raft]

[ionic briar]

what?

[tight moon]

the kb

lol i just made a wild guess aparently it was rite

i shd go to the price is right

also 350 for a kb is so much money

[pallid trout]

It's really not, relative to the customs keyboard scene.

That's like mid-tier.

Cyberboard costs more than that for the case alone.

It's a lot compared to pre-builts though.

[sour peak]

more or less, maybe a little less for the one i got. Most of the cost is: case, and keycaps. I got really cheap keys so i think about $150 before the case (which is $120) for me, a good set of keys would have been more, so around $350 with a good set of keys (i.e. ones that aren't crappy plastic and actually etched writing that won't fade)

i could easily pay $50-$100 for a full set of keycaps and about $100-$150 for a nice case

also yea,something that was odd to me at first: DIY costs MUCH MORE than pre-built due to the economies of scale.

[willow heart]

that 65 percent is CLEAN sheesh

[sour peak]

clean?

[willow heart]

looks good

[sour peak]

oh yea yea, they make one for a few differnet keyboards and a generic 60% one, it's about $120 or so but DAMN it looks SO GOOD

i still can't decide if i want to upgrade to TKL, it's very pricy commitment, and i've actually starting to enjoy using Fn+WASD as keys

[willow heart]

i dont use tkl so i cant vouch for it but i use 65 on my main board cause its more compact and enjoy it a lot

[sour peak]

oh nice, yea i see you have most of the keys there

[stone pawn]

Is this a good budget keyboard? G.SKILL KM360 Professional Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard, Cherry MX Red, ABS Dual Injection Keycap, (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4ZBM8J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6TDA27N893RZC8KDTPTC

Also if anyone responds please ping or I probably won’t see it.

[low quarry]

Hi, can i ask if exist or how i can do this with mechanical keyboard - Arrow Up/Down, in one slot with two caps

[rocky shell]

how good is the tecware phantom 87?

[sour peak]

whaa....i don't think u can. press is a press im not sure there's a way to distinguish pressing from above or below

[sour peak]

what MAY BE possible though, is some other way to get around it. A fully prgramable keyboard has some pretty crazy things like: regular keystroke=up, double tap=down. press and hold=up, just tap=down. etc(or just like, a down key but it's an up key with Fn)

[tight moon]

lmao i love the name

[ionic briar]

it aint bad

[ionic briar]

pretty decent tbh
for the price

[uncut oasis]

starting my YMDK 64 build next week :D does anyone have any advice for a first time build?

[ionic briar]

take it slow

[uncut oasis]

what do you mean by "slow" is there any specific step I should take extra care in?

[ionic briar]

youre doing a hot swap or soldered build?

[uncut oasis]

hot swap

[ionic briar]

oh
then dont apply too much force on the switch when you plug in the socket
to avoid lifting the solder pads underneath
also
wire balanced, clip and lube your stabs

[uncut oasis]

I'm definitely planning on lubing my stabs but what is wire balancing and clipping?

[ionic briar]

this is clipping
left is before right is after
only do this if your stab has that exact 2 legs with a claw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1TodVGvF2g&t=85s

demo on wire balancing

[uncut oasis]

ok, thank you!

[analog bronze]

jvfsddasdsfgfh

[chrome raft]

g pro wireless ul or non ul

[pallid trout]

got that swapped around chief

[ionic briar]

oh yea

[pallid trout]

But it's a good visual representation otherwise lol

[vale grove]

which keyboard should i get the keychron k6 (brown switches) or womier k66 (yellow switches)

[fallen mauve]

k66 imo

[vale grove]

hmm

on another server they said k6

[vale grove]

can u give me reasons y its better

[fallen mauve]

idk ive just heard bad things about brown switches

never uses either yellows or browns

but i know keychron as a brand so

i guess you cant go wrong either way

[chrome raft]

【Womier/GamaKay K66 Compact Mechanical Keyboard】Gateron Switch esports level mechanical keyboard switch, Anti Ghosting, ALL 66 keys are conflict free n-Key Rollover for ultimate Gaming performance.Detachable USB Type-C cable USB3.1, data transmission speed can 40Gbps.
【HOT-Swappable Gaming Keyboard-Compatible With 3/5 Pin Switch】With the hot-swappable version, you can alter every switch in 5 seconds without soldering, just pop them in and it's done.This hot-swappable Keyboard is equipped with mechanical switches that are replaceable with 95% of the regular mechanical switches. It means the freedom to customize your typing experience with ease.A good gift for fans of custom mechanical keyboards.
【PMMA Acrylic Material White Mechanical Keyboard】PMMA acrylic casting body, implicit and publicity. Glaze appearance, at the same time increase the surface of atomization treatment, more even light transmission.
【Amazing RGB Gaming Keyboard + Drive Free Setting】This TKL keyboard has partitioned RGB modes with main keyboard RGB and around light RGB, showing different backlight effects and waves, double the playability. personality adjustment their favorite color.6 themed lighting effects, a total of 18 cool lighting effects you can customize the lighting effects as you want, much more than simple colors and breathing effects. Plug and play, drive free setting, FN adjustment light effect.
【Portable Mini Gaming Keyboard + Ergonomic Design 】Compact, portable and easy to use, increase the independent direction key control. Ergonomic design, no feel fatigue after long term use.This Womier k66- 66 keys minimal layout + Exquisite appearance + powerful functions - Free up more space and give you a richer gaming experience.

[oak sorrel]

does anyone know how much an artisan mousepad costs? i tried going to their website but it says they're out of stock

[ionic briar]

south facing switch meaning it wont going to interfere with cherry profile caps

[eternal wraith]

what material are the top and bottom housing on gateron cap yellows?

[summer oriole]

Are gateron brown switches good?

[potent void]

They’re ok

[summer oriole]

what about gateron black inks?

[eternal wraith]

great linears, if slightly pricy

[summer oriole]

Thanks

[foggy cliff]

Thoughts on those prince switches ?

[unkempt dome]

Gateron black or kailh black ?

[cinder spindle]

@unkempt dome Gateron Black Ink

[unkempt dome]

I wanted to try another linear switch before I brand myself as not a linear switch person ... and i thought that since gateron yellow are too light for my taste, maybe some black switches would be more suited for my taste ...

Is there something like just gateron black and gateron black ink or they are the same thing?

[cinder spindle]

Gateron Black Inks are a little more expensive and IMO sound better

They sound more consistent in my experience

[unkempt dome]

Ok ... I'll try to look for them

[earnest fossil]

Anybody know a good keyboard and mouse for $50?

[oak sorrel]

u mind linking it pls?

[main pumice]

[chrome raft]

none

[earnest fossil]

Yeah

[oak sorrel]

i found it, its 60 on lethal gaming

[oak sorrel]

ik a keyboard a mouse which you can both get for 60$

the red dragon k552

is the keyboard

and the razer viper mini

[earnest fossil]

Alr bet thanks

[unkempt dome]

the k552 is a really entry level keyboard ... sturdy enough ... noisy and amplify the switch spring ping

but for the price it's still better than a lot of other in the same price bracket

[vale grove]

i have it

but im looking for a new keyboard

[unkempt dome]

Well what are you looking for ?

[summer oriole]

That combo sounds really good

The razer viper mini is a superb mouse

It’s the best budget mouse by far

The keyboard is but you have very little money to work with

it should be a good deal

[tight moon]

is it a crime if i hust replac my wasdqerxc keys with reds

i have blues rn

[bright mesa]

yo

im selling my apex proi

tkl

i was dumb for bying

i need new good keybaord

size tkl

not tactaile swithhces

[worn storm]

Grab a Leopold or Filco if you just want something that works and will continue to work basically forever

[bright mesa]

i want something nice

[worn storm]

Definition of nice is going to vary significantly individual to individual. Going to need to be a bit more specific

[bright mesa]

good looking

and good sounding

mabye a black keybaord

good sounding swithes would be nice

[worn storm]

GMMK Pro if you don't mind the wait and are okay with 90% of a TKL

[chrome raft]

what keeb i did that

[tight moon]

wait u really did that

?

[chrome raft]

Yea

Gat reds in optemeu hotswap sockets

Definitely worked so well

[chrome raft]

@tight moon

[wicked nest]

Ive got a model f xt

[tight moon]

i dont have a hotswap kb

[chrome raft]

nice

[summer oriole]

Are cherry mx reds good or bad?

[chrome raft]

Decent I think

Why u ask

@summer oriole

Gat reds wayyyyy better

[summer oriole]

Just asking

Btw thanks for the recommendation

I bought the keyboard

It's really really nice

[chrome raft]

Send a link

@summer oriole

[summer oriole]

the gk61

[summer oriole]

.

[chrome raft]

Ooooh ok thats u

Np

What switches did u get

@summer oriole

[summer oriole]

brown

;-;

Probably shouldve gotten something but

its fine

I really love the brown switches even though theyre probably meh or even bad in the enthusiast world

[chrome raft]

Opti or mech

[summer oriole]

optical

[chrome raft]

Gat reds and yellows are top teir

[summer oriole]

Yeah ill try them in the future

what about black inks?

[chrome raft]

They are really smooth and good sounding in the entheusiast world

I wanna try them

[summer oriole]

Same

[chrome raft]

But I cant afford this stuff yet

[summer oriole]

I want to try the gateron yellows, reds, and black inks

[chrome raft]

There are red and yellow inks too

[summer oriole]

oh

[chrome raft]

I wanna try tangerines with lube and films

Supposed to feel and sound really good

[summer oriole]

I should mod my keyboard but i'm kind of lazy

[chrome raft]

Same

[summer oriole]

also it would cost a lot of money

[chrome raft]

And I cant afford to break anything

[chrome raft]

What would

Lube isn’t expensive

[summer oriole]

getting new stabilizers, buying grease, buying new keycaps, buying foam or something to put inside the keyboard, buying the lube

[chrome raft]

Neither are stabs if u really need them

[chrome raft]

U dont need all that

[summer oriole]

Yeah but

It would be nice to have :c

[chrome raft]

Get better switches

Lmao

Do you know if ur in tactile or linear gang?

[summer oriole]

Not sure yet

I've only tried cherry mx blues

and these gateron browns

[chrome raft]

I had optemeu blues

shudders

[summer oriole]

Though I have found that I hate clicky switches

XD

[chrome raft]

They suck

Well gtg

Have a good day

[summer oriole]

See ya

You too 🙂

[chrome raft]

Nice pfp

[summer oriole]

Thanks

Scathach from fate

[chrome raft]

Can I have a link

[summer oriole]

Sure man

[chrome raft]

On any anime site

[summer oriole]

Just need to find it again

[chrome raft]

I need a new one to watch

[summer oriole]

Oh

the anime

I thought you meant the picture lmao

[unkempt dome]

Yeah i thought that too ... but then I tried kailh box white and kailh box navy ... appears that i like clicky when it's actually good clicky

[chrome raft]

gat greens sound decent

[unkempt dome]

meh

[ionic briar]

have you listed to at least kailh box clickbars?

[chrome raft]

no not yet

[ionic briar]

yea take a listen

[regal wind]

Yeah, box jades have an insane click and are super tactile

[tight parrot]

ayo what switches are the most silent?

[chrome raft]

silent reds?f

[tight parrot]

are you sure they are they quietest

[chrome raft]

did you know google is a thing

Healios

[regal wind]

those are super expensive though

but they do seem to be considered the quietest switch

[tight parrot]

i did know google is a thing bucko, i search it up and it only says browns

[unkempt dome]

Wow that's plain stupid answer from Google

[pallid trout]

There's also MX Zilents.

And lube and even o-rings if you really need to quiet them further

[regal wind]

dont o rings make the bottom out a lot squishier and less satisfying]

[pallid trout]

Yes.

But if the dude wanted the quietest switches, gotta use o-rings.

[regal wind]

thats true. guess you gotta sacrifice if you're looking for the quietest possible board

would def reccomend lube though. Generally lowers the pitch of the switch and quiets it in additiona to making a smoother press

[summer oriole]

Hey my friend is looking for a new keyboard, his budget is 130-140 euros

He wants tkl

and really wants the NK creams but he is unsure what to do since it would be really expensive to ship them to Finland

Any recommendations?

[regal wind]

Im not sure there are any boards that come with nk creams stock. Might have to get a hot swap board and buy the switches separately

The ducky one 2 tkl comes in many different styles and switch types
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=search_list&s[title]=Y&s[short_desc]=Y&s[full_desc]=N&s[sku]=Y&s[match]=all&s[cid]=0&s[search]=one+2+tkl

[ionic briar]

id choose leopold prebuilts over ducky

[ionic briar]

he wans a pre built board with nk creams?

[summer oriole]

He simply likes the creams idk

[ionic briar]

cause the tfue board?

[summer oriole]

No he has tried them before and he wants them

[ionic briar]

huh
does the creams he tried already burned in?
cause you will have to do it first due to the binding creams are well known of

and tbh
the price arent that great
if he wants a full pom switch
theres durock pom for him

[regal wind]

sounds like he just wants creams

[shut hinge]

Hey all! I don't interact a whole lot here except for Floatplane stuff, so you probably haven't seen me around much, but I thought since there's a keyboards channel I would share a couple of photos of a keyboard that I added to my small collection about two years ago. Still my favorite theme.

[regal wind]

Very clean build!! Is that a wood case?

[shut hinge]

Thank you! Yes, the outer chassis is wood. Inner and plate are an alloy.

[regal wind]

Love it! I'm a fan of darker woods and the whole thing looks super clean. What switches did you use?

[chrome raft]

Kemove shadow

[pallid trout]

Alright man.
I need those specs. Everything about this is beautiful.

[prime finch]

good keyboard brand?

or a keyboard under idk 40

[boreal rivet]

Chinese knockoff

[prime finch]

e

[shut hinge]

Thank you so much!

Chassis/PCB: gk64 / wood kit
Switches: Cherry MX Reds (lubed with Krytox 205g0) -- though I used to have MX Clears in it.
Keycaps: SA Calm Depths
Artisan: A seller on Etsy that I can't remember. I can look it up though if interested.
Cable: I honestly do not recall who made this either. It was some guy on Reddit. I could look this up as well.

[shut hinge]

Thank you! I do wish the wood were darker, as I also prefer darker woods. I may eventually refinish it but I dunno. Still happy with it now!

[pallid trout]

TIL GK64's can come in wood.

I'm guessing the stock plate is in there too?

[shut hinge]

Yes, sorry! Stock plate.

[pallid trout]

No worries.

[shut hinge]

I do wish the stock plate weren't so wimpy. I wish the build had more heft to it.

Thats probably my only complaint.

[pallid trout]

Maybe there's a brass plate somewhere.

[shut hinge]

That would be awesome if there was one out there.

It doesn't really suffer from deck flex due to the wood, but its just so dang light, so anything to make it a bit heftier would be cool.

[boreal rivet]

put a slab of brass in it.

[shut hinge]

Absolutely haha

[chrome raft]

Is 600$ a decent budget for a thock and deep sound on a custom keyboard lubed and foamed and a good sounding spacebar

[violet geyser]

thats a lot of money

defently

[dull bay]

ooh what

[chrome raft]

?

I meant u

[cunning plume]

Hey. So I recently noticed that my keyboard flashes red when I turn on my pc but then it’s normal afterwards. I’m guessing this isn’t normal?

[wicked furnace]

might be a problem, u would want to see the manufacturers website

[cunning plume]

Damn really? I got this keyboard like a month ago

[chrome raft]

id say its fine

why u get steelseries 7

[chrome raft]

@cunning plume

[cunning plume]

I have their steelseries mouse and I like their software. I've been enjoying the keyboard a lot since I got it. I just contacted Steelseries with the video clip.

[chrome raft]

how smooth is it?

have u felt gat reds?

[cunning plume]

it feels smooth as it was on day 1.

[shut hinge]

Not on that one, as I didn't make the cable and have no desire to added the connector myself. I do have several custom cables that include the aviator connector, however, and love those.

[rigid silo]

how much for the whole build?

[shut hinge]

IIRC around $270 USD if you include everything from the primary components down to the lube, cable, and artisan cap.

[rigid silo]

whats an artisan?

[ionic briar]

usually single keycap hand made with custom design

[pallid trout]

That's the high-tier of budgets now so you'll be able to grab all but the Cyberboard, maybe a Bauer, and definitely a Keycult.

Don't really need to spend that much but hey, I can't force you to spend your money.

[crimson isle]

do whole keyboard with them

[ionic briar]

go broke

[sour peak]

no way man, $600 is i'd say middle for DIY (well i guess that depends on how much of a keyboard, for TKL or more, def. mid teir)

[sour peak]

ok so that's more or less what i paid for my 60% somehow going from 60-65% to TKL the price jumps to like $500 for something equivalent

[ionic briar]

i mean the stacked acrylic gang is now bridging that price gap i feel like

look at glitch and frost from protoza

[tight moon]

if you make the artisan keycaps ur self it shd be pre cheap

[ionic briar]

yea
but resin is really bad for you lungs

[tight moon]

assuming ur time is worth nothing

[tight moon]

its a liqid how can it be bad for ur lungs

[tight moon]

🙁

gas mask

?

[ionic briar]

yea maybe
but then it take ages to get to the level of artisan selling atm

will you invest your time, money and potentially your health in doing so

[tight moon]

yea i assumed time was worth nothing

if u have that much dedication

mayb u could do it

[boreal rivet]

Make a design that everyone likes

And force artificial scarcity

Easy side hustle

[tight moon]

96 artisan keycaps for every person?

could ezely sell for 2 grand a piece

for the whole kb

[boreal rivet]

That's not how you force artificial scarcity but ok

The way to succeed in artisans is to make your artisans be seen as collectibles

[ionic briar]

which is what it currently is

[boreal rivet]

Uh huh

[ionic briar]

except the one selling on etsy

[boreal rivet]

The artisan guys can easily pump out more than a 100 a month

But they don't because it's better for them if they don't

[sour peak]

ooh yea I call that the "rolex business model"

[tight moon]

even to force scarcity u need to make for the whole kb na cuz thats what ur whole selling point is

[boreal rivet]

What are you talking about??

[tight moon]

see the whole business model is to make artisan keycaps for the whole kb

[boreal rivet]

But why?

[tight moon]

because it wud look cool as fuck

[sour peak]

i don't think i've seen a whole keyboard of artisan keycaps that wud be crazy expensive