peripherals

[iron shoal]

fire

[stable lake]

What is a good fps gaming keyboard

[ionic briar]

anything that feels good to your hands

[tiny moon]

is k28 better then k550

[verbal canopy]

bigger number, better product

[crimson isle]

yes, because 2080 TI gets beaten by 3050 TI mobile

[tired vigil]

Hi was wondering if anyone knows any place in the UK where i can buy a custom printed key cap with an image on it. If not are there any places where you can select the exact colour and get some plain/ labelled key-caps with numbers and letters. The colour I wanted is somewhat like this

[deep quarry]

im not

[junior sentinel]

how’s the drop alt aluminum case

[deep quarry]

is there a switch thats as good as them but not frankin

[forest sigil]

Jwick yellows get most of the way there

Nearly as smooth as tangies, nice and clacky.

Essentially they're alpacas, they come from the same factory, they're just using a different color way

[deep quarry]

ight

[paper lion]

can someone dm me a wireless keyboard that whould look good with the white model o under $100 cad

[paper lion]

prebuilt

[near pewter]

Hey

can anyone help?

https://www.amazon.com/Durgod-Taurus-K310-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07YQSZMXW/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=cherry+mx+brown+nkro&qid=1629412556&sr=8-6

Is this good

I want a cherry mx brown keyboard which has nkro

No flying fucks given about backlit/RGB etc

If its backlit, im happy

if its not, not a problem

[worn storm]

I'd go with a filco over durgod if you don't care about anything but build quality

[near pewter]

Can you link me ples

cherry mx brown(most important), full 104 keys(2nd most important) and nkro(third most important)

Yes good build quality is what i want too

[worn storm]

Hehe, filco has been doing that combo of stuff for more than a decade

[near pewter]

let me check out

[worn storm]

https://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestouch-2-Keyboard-FKBN104M-EFB2/dp/B004Z0XR2O/

Really the only thing I don't like about filcos is they don't come with PBT caps

[near pewter]

okay ill probably buy a doubleshot pbt keycap set anyways

so keycaps are not an issue

lets say i want backlighting

[worn storm]

Still using my majestouch from 2009, just had to replace the caps after a few years

[near pewter]

even just plain white lighting is enough

[worn storm]

Not my daily driver anymore but if nothing else they are built to last

[near pewter]

what are my options

I have a TVS Gold bharat mechanical keyboard from the age when they used to use actual cherry mx switches

got it for like 20USD brand new

now some keys are not registering

[worn storm]

Probably looking at a leopold or ducky if you want backlighting, filco doesn't really make that kind of board

[near pewter]

im well versed with soldering and all that.. should i open it up and try to clean and see for any problems or should I just buy a new one

[worn storm]

Super easy to troubleshoot a keyboard if you know how to solder

May just need to resolder a cracked solder joint or two

[near pewter]

I also have a cooler master masterkeys pro L which i got on a sale, which my dad is using right now and he likes it very much.. because its cherry mx brown and he likes that they are full 104 keys and they are quiet and tactile at the same time

This TVS gold doesnt have nkro because its USB 2

that has been a big problem for me when it comes to games i play

[worn storm]

nkro can be done over usb these days

[near pewter]

how

[worn storm]

There are two modes, most early usb keyboards only implemented the boot mode which was limited to 6 keys + mods

newer boards implement both

technically the other mode is limited to 248 keys, usually not an issue for normal boards

[near pewter]

yeah yeah.. my actual question is, can i make my 20usd mechanical keyboard which doesnt use any such tricks to run in nkro mode with any software trickery?

if i can, how

[worn storm]

Unlikely unless your really good at jtag rigging and can write new firmware for its microcontroller

[near pewter]

okay basically i play war thunder where i fly ww2 era planes

[worn storm]

sounds like your in the market for a new board

[near pewter]

and i will need to hold down C for free look, and then pitch up using S and roll left or right using A or D, sometimes yawing with Q or E

my TVS keyboard cant take it

I think ill open this up, give it a cleanup and buy a new keyboard too

So yeah i will look forward for the filco majestouch

Thanks for help

Im okay with custom keyboard assembly also

[worn storm]

Definitely about as non-gamer as you can get in a keyboard, but its still a bit of a classic

[near pewter]

Problem is getting components shipped to india

[worn storm]

not many fullsize customs out there with amazing build quality

[near pewter]

oh yeah

tell me about it

man

[steady hatch]

you can always get a numpad

[worn storm]

40-75% boards are the bread and butter of the customs market, really the only customs I'll even touch are the 75s

[near pewter]

searched so much just to find out pussied out 60% keyboards

Anything less than 104 keys IMO is dumb

[worn storm]

I get why a lot of people don't like 60%s, but 75% is quite acceptable IMO

[near pewter]

and the ones like corsair k75 etc cost a fortune

[near pewter]

Not with me

[steady hatch]

60% is trash for coding

[worn storm]

and tend to have worse build quality than stuff like leopold and other old school OEM brands by a large margin

[worn storm]

agreed, too many layers required to actually get to everything, and really just can't get everything you need in any one layer

[near pewter]

The numpad is bread and butter for manual engine controls for me in war thunder

[steady hatch]

i have a ducky one 2 mini and i hate my life

also cherry mx blue is the worst decision in my life

[worn storm]

probably up there anyways

[steady hatch]

they are just loud

[worn storm]

My most recent purchase was the GMMK Pro with Gat Clears. The gat clears and terrible stabs from the pro are rotting in my spare parts box now.

[steady hatch]

i did the foam mod lubed stabs everything still loud

[worn storm]

you bought clicky switches, you got clicky switches. Nothing is going to make those quiet other than replacement

[steady hatch]

yeah im gonna do that

i want browns now or something similar

[worn storm]

go with a silent red or silent brown if you actually want something quiet

[steady hatch]

i want a custom keeb but idk

seems to be super expensive for no reason

[worn storm]

Wouldn't say no reason, but they are definetly more expensive

[steady hatch]

there is a reason but i dont see the point spending that much on one

[worn storm]

the GMMK Pro is nice if you want something a bit more "off the shelf" than a group buy custom

[steady hatch]

what do you think of vortex ?

[worn storm]

They make decent PBT caps.... and other stuff

[steady hatch]

they have a keeb i might buy

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/vortex-black-cherry-mx-switch-tab-60-bluetooth-usb-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-vtg62ublktbk-kb-00m-vt.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwgviIBhBkEiwA10D2jzSd9tRD2G3GaPcEWr4179m4-ODbgtKehu0gMfXJqitSj9KjS3I8WhoCpoEQAvD_BwE&__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_pTUgBCEGMOkQ02aiNTbZjhSSgUOYNe5slEIx.sPyMMc-1629414634-0-gqNtZGzNAyWjcnBszQsR

this ?

im looking for a tkl any suggestions ?

[worn storm]

uk layout?

[steady hatch]

yah unless its via or qmk

[worn storm]

could always grab a gmmk tkl barebones and use your switch of choice, pretty sure they ship to UK and offer ISO

[steady hatch]

they cost an arm and a leg

im looking up to like 120 gbp

[worn storm]

import tax or somesuch?

[steady hatch]

everything at once

[worn storm]

looks like the barebones gmmk tkl is only 70 on overclockers.co.uk

[steady hatch]

but its the old one

with micro usb

[worn storm]

IIRC the pro is the only one that uses type C

[steady hatch]

yeah

[steady hatch]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Durgod-Taurus-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B07QK16RDQ/ref=sr_1_11?crid=J1QKU9JODJC4&dchild=1&keywords=tkl+mechanical+keyboard&qid=1629415651&s=videogames&sprefix=tkl+%2Cvideogames%2C145&sr=1-11

i want something like this but this doesnt have RGB or white LEDs

no uk layout

im just looking for something that will work

i wanted a custom keeb but it wont arrive in time so i need a new keeb asap

[unkempt dome]

The micro USB is not a concern tho

Unless you plug and unplug it about 10 times every day ... then get something wireless

[steady hatch]

i do it often

[unkempt dome]

How often tho

Still probable not an issue

[steady hatch]

daily at least 3 times

[unkempt dome]

Unless you are quite brutal

[steady hatch]

i mean my usb c is basically destroyed

[unkempt dome]

Yeah ... not really delicate

You could always get a magnetic cable and leave the connector side thing in there

Well I'm not sure it would work

[steady hatch]

the UK has 0 of them

[unkempt dome]

But that will avoid putting stains on the connector

If it works

[steady hatch]

my volta cable is on the way

[unkempt dome]

If it works you could just get one with micro usb ... and tell us if it works fine

[steady hatch]

it probably will but idk i just want something modern

[unkempt dome]

The gmmk is modern

[steady hatch]

i mean sure i can do keycaps and stuff how i like it but idk

[unkempt dome]

They used that connector mostly for cost saving

Also i wonder if I could get one cable and use a micro usb for the gmmk and usb c for the snow snowfox and the fusion without swapping the main cable

I guess type C and micro usb are not wired the same and it wouldn't work anyway

[steady hatch]

they arent

im thinking something of the shelf because switches will give me a headache

i wont be able to build a keeb since im moving houses and the eta for all of this like 2 months

and i need a keeb bad

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Durgod-Taurus-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B07VXR9RY7/ref=sr_1_11?crid=J1QKU9JODJC4&dchild=1&keywords=tkl%2Bmechanical%2Bkeyboard&qid=1629415651&s=videogames&sprefix=tkl%2B%2Cvideogames%2C145&sr=1-11&th=1

would this be a good option >

?

[unkempt dome]

Sad thing with durgod is that they only have cherry as far as I know

[steady hatch]

im fine with that

[unkempt dome]

Lucky you can be fine with that

I have the durgod fusion and it's a wonderful board except for the switches ...

[wraith shard]

whats wrong with cherry bruh

people used to be hating in cherry clones now they hate on cherry

legit

[lilac grotto]

I guess people want more variety

[dim oracle]

put hot glue in a 25$ keyboard watch it to have your mind literally blown, this is not irony, this is not a meme, this is genuinely incredible https://youtu.be/9p_uxy2sLsc

[wraith shard]

Sounds ok but hot glue tf

[unkempt dome]

Not hating on cherry, I just don't like them ... they don't have any appealing switches for me and I can find way better for a lower price elsewhere ...

And that suck that companies that offers good prebuilt only offers those

[loud nova]

more keyboards need Qi charging

Wires are the enemy!

[flint prawn]

Hey so looking for a keyboard between £10 to £45 pounds and suggests

[wraith shard]

Cherry switches sounds nice if you have a good case

[verbal canopy]

yeah newer cherry switches lubed is pretty good

[steady hatch]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081LZYQZ8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=AOX42M1QYZ4TV&psc=1

is this a good option at this price range ?

[steady hatch]

look at epomaker

[junior crag]

what would you guys suggest getting if i want a budget 65% mechanical keyboard with nice thock sounds

at least under 130 usd

[steady hatch]

epomaker or duragod keebs

[steady hatch]

varmilo or leopold

[junior crag]

alright ty

[steady hatch]

keychron

ducky is decent it wont be amazing but it will do the job

[junior crag]

ok ty

[steady hatch]

np

has anyone used a apple keeb for a long time ?

[tired vigil]

Can anyone recommend a good keyboard wrist rest?
The heights are (front) 30mm and (rear) 40mm

[steady hatch]

look at glorious

[iron relic]

Could i repaint a pbt keycap set to make it more custom or will it end up bad?

[steady hatch]

most likely end bad it will rub off

and it will just make it ugly

[iron relic]

how hard would it be to make a resin spacebar

[pallid trout]

Honestly
Just get whatever's available and what you think is most comfortable.

As long as both have similar keycap layouts and shapes, it should be fine.

So which HyperX keys are you talking about?

[gloomy maple]

What TKL Keyboaed would you guys recommend? I'm looking probably for linear switches, preferably hot swappable so I can change out or customize later if/as needed

I've looked at a bunch, 2 in particular atm are the ducky one, and Durgod

[steady hatch]

these arent hotswappable

ducky quality is ok idk about duragod trying to buy one too

if you live in the US i heard Leopold is good

[unkempt dome]

Durgod quality is quite good ... bit better than ducky ... but still not hot swappable and only comes with cherry

If you want hot swappable check the gmmk or keychron

[gloomy maple]

Ah good to know

How are the gmmk boards? I've heard mixed reviews on some of their other products

Also I did find someone near me selling a Razer Blackwidow v3 tkl green switch for $30 just because of the double input issue that was fixed with firmware update. Not sure if it just be worth getting that possibly

I would like to try out linear though, plus from what I've seen of synapse not the biggest fan

[dawn turret]

Green switches are just worse blues

Pretty inconsistently made

I have had great experience with gmmk mice

Never used a gmmk keyboard

[gloomy maple]

Good to know

[fickle belfry]

@gloomy maple looking for a plain dark keyboard or with RGB ?

[gloomy maple]

I'm looking at white frames if possible actually. Either that or dark frame but getting light colored keycaps

RGB is nice, I just mainly set it to a white light blue color. If it doesn't have rgb at least back lighting is nice to have

[gloomy maple]

How is the Logitech G Pro X keyboard

[fickle belfry]

@gloomy maple if you go with Logitech, be sure to buy the MX switch version. There are no mods possibility for aftermarket caps and switches.

[chrome raft]

does anyone know a good cheap mechanical keyboard for typing since i want to be able to type quickly

[gloomy maple]

Good to know

[unkempt dome]

I have the gmmk and it's a solig board ... I recommend to replace the stock stabs for durock and that's about it

[unkempt dome]

any membrane board will do ... almost any mechanical board will also do ... it's a matter of preference

there's no switches that are better at something and less for something else ... you can type on anything, you can game on anything ... it's always preference

[soft kiln]

membrane keyboard

[unkempt dome]

like model M

it's a membrane keyboard ...

besides the model M we had when I was really young ... the best typing keyboard I had was a rubber dome compac keyboard ...

like that one ...

not good by any means but wow did I typed fast on that one

[verbal canopy]

Topre isn't even Membrane

there's no membrane in Topre, just rubber domes, coils, and pcb

[unkempt dome]

I wish I could try some topre some day ... pretty sure I won't like them much but you never know ...

[boreal rivet]

Stock topre is underwhelming unless you get 55g

[unkempt dome]

yeah I like heavy-ish switches ...

and tactiles ... so I guess heavy topre would be something I might like at some point ...

[urban glade]

preference lol, i liked stock and loved 30g. 55g too tactile for me

[misty crypt]

i've heard the normal GMMK is pretty meh, but i have a GMMK Pro and it's a pretty great value for what it is

and personally as someone very new to keyboards, it being cheaper and hotswappable really does lower the barrier of entry to people like me

[unkempt dome]

normal gmmk is quite nice ... I don't have the pro to compare to it tho so I can't say ...

I would say that it's so far the best keyboard I had ...

next one to get will most likely be the keychron Q1

[gloomy maple]

I would want the Drop Ctrl, but for $200....., kinda a lot right now

I guess it'd be $180 with a discount code

[unkempt dome]

I heard that the drop keyboard are way overpriced for the quality they have

[pallid trout]

I can second the GMMK Pro. While the Q1 is set to replace it, it's still a great entrypoint. With the PE foam mod and Durock V2 stabs it sounds incredible.

But I'd wait to see what the Q1 turns into.

[pallid trout]

It's been years and they still elect to use north-facing LEDs ugh

[unkempt dome]

I don't care about north facing led

[pallid trout]

Fair enough

[wise cosmos]

Does anybody know what keyboard linus uses in his videos

[pallid trout]

Logitech G710+?

Or does he not use that anymore?

[verbal canopy]

depends on what video

[verbal canopy]

there's aftermarket domes that offer a lot of different weights, including heavier ones

[wise cosmos]

Older videos like smallest gaming pc

[wraith shard]

arent those romer g

should be g413

he uses browns at home tho I think he mentioned it in one of his vid

pretool browns

[wise cosmos]

That Linus face tho lol

[cosmic quarry]

Guys, quick question

A.- HyperX Alloy Origins Core
B.- Logitech G Pro
C.- Razer Huntsman (Mini/TE)

[main pumice]

a

[acoustic shuttle]

Razer Huntsman tournament edition

I would never buy a non full size keyboard but

[ivory ingot]

for $200 the CTRL is mediocre

if I could pick my first custom again and I was doing it now I'd probably take the GMMK Pro over it

that being said, its aesthetics are okay and sounds pretty decent

[soft kiln]

U would probably like cherry mx nature whites then

[rare bone]

Hey guys does anyone know if anyone makes pudding caps will silver tops?

[ionic briar]

wdym silver top?

[rare bone]

so these have a white top but I was wondering if any had a silver top

like this kind of silver

[ionic briar]

most likely not

[rare bone]

yeah didn't think so

I'm planning to take the insides out of the new wooting 60% and put it in a nice red case with silver caps but I was wondering if I could get pudding silver caps

probably will just use regular silver caps like the 2nd photo there

should be nice but if I can get my hands on one I won't get it till next april lol

[unkempt dome]

pretty sure I won't since it's a linear with just 55g spring ... for that I already have gateron yellow and I find them too light for me ... but they are smooth tho

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome just order a kit of 62 or 67g springs and replace the 55g in your yellows.

[unkempt dome]

still won't make me like linear more tho

maybe with a heavier spring ... I guess

will try it in the future

any brand recommendation for the spring ?

[fickle belfry]

Just did it for my Gateron reds

[unkempt dome]

also any place I could get them in canada without paying 3x the price of the srping in shipping ?

[fickle belfry]

I ordered mine from Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072JGJMDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_8TK6629BS90RKZ1Q6A8M

$19.93 for 110 springs

[unkempt dome]

so stock yellow are about 50g and bottom out at 62g ... honestly it never felt like they were that heavy ... I'll probably go for the 67g spring since they bottom out at 78g ...

thanx a lot for the link

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome they also have 80g or 150g for the same price

[unkempt dome]

yes ... but I'm pretty sure 150 will be way too heavy for me ...

I was not sure about the 80g ...

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome probably

[unkempt dome]

will start with the 67g and see if it's heavy enough

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome I did a blind test with my son. I had him try one red with oem 45g and one with 60g and he noticed and pointed out the 60g without hesitation.

[unkempt dome]

i did a test and compared akko ocean blue and akko lavender purple ... both are about the same but the ocean blue have progressive spring ... which makes them feel a bit weird to me ...

and also a bit scratchy

spring does definitely make a difference

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome without a lube job, most switches are a bit scratchy

[unkempt dome]

stock yellow are fine for me

same for stock almost anything in fact ...

I have some halo true that have been lubed by the previous owner ... it's a nice feeling but I think that the lube was too thick on them

[fickle belfry]

@unkempt dome that's why everyone says switches feeling is personal and subjective.

[unkempt dome]

yes totally

[old portal]

can anyone suggest mechanical keyboard with dedicated buttons like play/pause sound up/down and macros?

[tight parrot]

whats quieter brown or red keyboard switch?

[unkempt dome]

it's about the same

those are not clicky switches so they don't have click mechanism to make noise ...

but they are not silent

they will still make noise when typing

[midnight pawn]

hey, I'm asking on behalf of my buddy (Neither of us are very knowledgeable about boards). Essentially she believes that the stabilizers have broken on he MX blue Strafes. Asked a friend of mine and they said more than likely that would need soldering. Is that the case? She said shes 90% sure its the stabilizers since she said the keys were rattling (in her words). So if anyone could let me know what I should advise her, please let me know. thanks!

[unkempt dome]

yes to fix it on that keyboad as far as I know you need to desolder the switch, remove it, remove the stab to change it or repair it and then solder the switch back on

[midnight pawn]

Okay, thanks for the confirmation!

[obtuse swift]

60% no arrow or 100%
White
Clicky switches
No rgb ( its disgusting)
Budget:£80
Any keyboard reccomendations

[cosmic quarry]

So guys, is HyperX Alloy Origins Core better than Razer Huntsman right?

[ionic briar]

Imo yea .
Better build quality, switches will most likely be fine to many hands.
Like it's not the hyper short actuation point super light switch that if you dont used to it already will make typing a nightmare.

[warm ermine]

custom keyboards ftw

[cosmic quarry]

I'm from Argentina, a custom keycaps set is $200 no cap

[warm ermine]

Oh that’s normal lmao

Gmk not pog

But you can get less expensive keycaps

[cosmic quarry]

Pudding are $80

[dusky hamlet]

Hi guys, I'll ask for your knowledge !
Which brands would you recommend for great laptop's keyboard ? Whatever price, just a handful super easy typing keyboard !

[snow plover]

what price

[dusky hamlet]

Whatever price for the laptop

[snow plover]

oop didnt read the whole thing sry im dumb

[dusky hamlet]

ahah, np !

[snow plover]

so you need an external keyboard for ur laptop right?

[dusky hamlet]

Noo, am wondering which laptop brand should I buy
I don't care much performance or price, since I will only use it for coding

[snow plover]

Ok

If u need one for coding id guess like aN LG gram 17 or an HP spectre x360

Wait no nevermind about the lg gram

Can find better wait

dude tf i find so good ones but with shit cpu that is essential for coding

[dusky hamlet]

Will touch screen be sucking battery off ? Defintly not needed

[snow plover]

dont think so

[dusky hamlet]

ahahah, happy seing am not the only one thinking it

[snow plover]

like bruh a 4 core cpu with 1.1ghz XD

it sucks

[dusky hamlet]

This one sounds ok but keyboard looks like a shitty piece of plastic https://support.hp.com/fr-fr/document/c07066420
Have no idea what it's value

[snow plover]

hmm

i know you want a solid one

lol

[dusky hamlet]

ofc !

[snow plover]

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Platform-Computer-Processor-Long-Lasting/dp/B091VBW5SX/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&keywords=laptop&qid=1629591561&s=pc&sr=1-28

this one looks decent

https://www.amazon.com/Newest-Lenovo-Ideapad-Premium-Accessories/dp/B09BQ2Y2FM/ref=sr_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=laptop&qid=1629591707&s=pc&sr=1-50&th=1

this one isnt bad as well

tell me what u think @dusky hamlet

[snow plover]

i think this is better then the 1st one

1tb of NVMe its like really super good

[dusky hamlet]

Sounds decent, but never heard of samsung's laptops before
What's it worth ?

[snow plover]

same

if i was u

i'd choose the second one

[dusky hamlet]

Could be found for 80$ if you wait for sale

[snow plover]

i think its good though

better than the toshiba 10 year old harddisk i own

lol

also the second one has better cpu as well

Ryzen 5 5500U not the best ever in the world but it will work for coding

6 cores 2.1 ghz

idk im just trying to find whats the best for u xD

[dusky hamlet]

Do agree
Still have no idea about the keyboard
I'll gess I'll have to find out myself on site

Thanks mate for help, do appreciate !!

[snow plover]

keyboard on the second one looks pretty solid

[dusky hamlet]

Ideapad sounds solid choice
Not the first time heard of

[dusky hamlet]

Yes, should be

[snow plover]

lol

overall, i think its c o o l

favorite fact for me

its blue

xD

[dusky hamlet]

xD

Personal choice approved xD

[snow plover]

lol

anyway, good luck on ur coding ill be going

[dusky hamlet]

Thanks mate !

Did appreciate your help

[cosmic quarry]

fuck

i need $10 for da huntsman mini so, im going with hyperx

heh

[warm ermine]

I can get caps for like $20

Shipping though

[cosmic quarry]

In Argentina, if you order a foreign product and it exceeds $ 50, you must pay 50% of the price of the product in taxes, if I buy something for $ 1000, I pay $ 1500

[warm ermine]

WELP

[steady hatch]

anyone here a coder that uses a HHKB ?

[boreal rivet]

Why

[steady hatch]

i want to know what the experience is like and is it worth getting for the design

[boreal rivet]

The layout is good

I don't code alot myself

But the lack of fkeys and arrowkeys made me sell it

And buy a 87u instead

[steady hatch]

oh well then i got a durgod k320 im guessing that will be better for my use case

[boreal rivet]

You can always buy a cheap one off yahoo auctions and flip it on mm if you don't like it

[steady hatch]

i live in the UK so that wont happen

the cheapest one i have found was like 130 gbp idk like 200 usd or something

[cosmic quarry]

Does anyone have a rgb profile for the HyperX alloy origins core

[main pumice]

pro white key caps

?

[hushed sinew]

Hey y'all, I'm planning to get a Logitech G Pro X keyboard and it's coming with GX Blue Clicky switches. I wanted to know if they're nice or should I replace the switches for something better.

[ionic briar]

Are you from the us?

[hushed sinew]

Nope

[ionic briar]

Where are you from then?

[ionic briar]

@chrome raft any ideas on fuhlen mouse?

[subtle grotto]

lubing my keyboard is so good

[snow plover]

Here u buy smth for 5$ u have to pay 500$ for shipping

[quartz dew]

Is the corsair k65 mini any good?

[chrome raft]

@quartz dew corsair keyboards are horrible for gaming but if ur multitasking then sure

[dire lynx]

any of you guys into custom keyboards?

[quartz dew]

Fr?

[chrome raft]

i owned a k55 its just ass

i reccomend logitech keyboards

im buying G pro keyboard

[dire lynx]

my favourite prebuilt keyboard brand is leopold

but there's no rgb

they still use cherry switches though

[chrome raft]

what keycaps

honestly i rather have a mechanical keyboard without rgb

[dire lynx]

well i am into the custom keyboards hobby

almost none of the customs have rgb

[chrome raft]

i want a old cusom keyboard looking

like grey

[dire lynx]

leopold has a lot of those

v nice

[warm ermine]

Yes

A lot of customs have rgb

Kbdfans has some good board

Dangkeebs stocks them too

Although I use 40% boards

[chrome raft]

do i care

let me make this clear for you

ill buy

what i like

but i apreciate ur help and honestly

honesty

[chrome raft]

Then why the fuck did u ask if it was good

[lean vigil]

I s this a decent kb? It's the one I have and I got a deal for 30$ so I bought it lol

Yeah I'm noticing a but of key chattering

No

Just as and kl

Why

Those keycaps LOL

Ah

It was used

So

Maybe it was from a league of legends player or some shit

Yeah

I already did that when I got it

Soldered I think

Wait no idk

It has a plate

So

I can't atm I'm on a drive

I don't think it's hot swap

[unkempt dome]

Would be surprised if it was hoswtappable ...

Surprise me ... for the sake of the new owner !!!

[edgy vale]

need help what is the best budget 60%

[unkempt dome]

There's no best

[edgy vale]

or good

[unkempt dome]

What do you want

Like in switch

Hotsawp?

Wireless ?

Color ?

[edgy vale]

reds or yellow i have blue rn and i am starting to hate them hotswap yes wireless no color dosnt really matter

or blacks will do also

[unkempt dome]

Kemove snowfox of shadow are nice boards

Gmmk in 60%

Gk61

Rk61 I've heard is good

Be careful not to get the version with optical switches tho ... you can't swap in mechanical switches in there I've heard

[edgy vale]

ya i know thank you tho and thank you for help

[unkempt dome]

No problem... maybe others will have more suggestions

[edgy vale]

ok

[cosmic quarry]

i mean

its not thaaat good

but its aight

its a full plastic keyboard 😦

[chrome raft]

im using a plastic mouse

and keyboard now

whats the problem with the plastic

[cosmic quarry]

It is not a problem with plastic, but for the price of the G Pro they could put an aluminum case on it

it's the only thing that makes me not want to buy the G Pro

Oh, and the blue switches

Heh

[cosmic quarry]

Anyways, do u recommend it? heh

because i cant find huntsman mini or alloy origins core on my city

[gleaming atlas]

K55 isn't even a mech lol no shit it's bad. It's membrane.

[ionic briar]

Rubber dome is the correct term imo.

But yea, not the good rubber domes

[gleaming atlas]

Problem is with most boards, people just wanna tell you "get X Y or Z" even if A or B are what actually meets your requirements because "X Y or Z are "better""

Personally I've got a couple Corsair boards. I'm not familiar with that particular one but I can tell you that I don't like the switch options on the Corsair boards so I ended up replacing the switches. Part of the reason I did this though is a Corsair board fit what I wanted far more than just about anything else. Also at the time it was the only board with MX RGB keys. Now there are tons more options, cherry or otherwise that support SMD RGB. It's also all in iCue which I liked vs the alternatives. Along with dedicated macro keys and being able to remap keys whenever.

IMO, anything past a $10 membrane or ~$40 mechanical board you're looking for specific features or requirements which make the choice very personal. Switches are all super subjective and highly depend on what you like.

[gleaming atlas]

Thought that was just for Topre so their users don't pop a vein being called membrane kb users lol

[ionic briar]

Topre is electrostatic capacitive and not membrane.

As the spring is not contacting membrane matrix sheets.

[gleaming atlas]

Maybe but calling it that doesn't remove the rubber dome in the switch

[misty crypt]

this is your periodic reminder that technically IBM Model Ms are not mechanical because the switches all connect to a membrane

[ionic briar]

Yea, but it doesn't come with the quirks of rubber domes, being mushy when bottom out.
But it's a different wormhole, whether or not we should categorize topre as mechanical or semi mechanical.

Membrane keyboard denotes that the actuation is achieved by shorting the membrane matrix.
Topre is not using membrane to register an actuation, so to categorize em as membrane is technically wrong.

[wind badge]

I'd say thay are hybrid switches

I'm #LinearGang though

[zealous holly]

hello, i'm a blue switch user :D

[forest sigil]

hmm. anybody know any 100% keeb cases?

[quartz dew]

cheers for that man

[boreal rivet]

get lucky and have a group buy happen or get lucky and buy one from a flipper on mm

[forest sigil]

pepehands

[gleaming atlas]

Same. Heavy AF Linears for me. I'm using Ancient Greys. 95g actuation force

[misty crypt]

durock T1s here

[boreal rivet]

Linear Larrys

[potent void]

Buy 100% keyboard and sacrifice it

[chrome raft]

its a mouse so yes

i use the model o

its one of the best mice i touched

[verbal canopy]

Closest thing to that rn is a 95% kbdfans Odin, GB running rn

[wind badge]

L+F Alpaca V2's here

With something I call "almost a creampaca" on the stabilized keys

So a creampaca with a cream top

Because they changed cream stems

And now they don't fit anywhere

And Alpaca V2 tops are tighter as well

[wraith shard]

interesting

Any noticeable difference with the pom top?

[wheat vigil]

Finally gotten my Varmilo VA87M Sea Melody I can actually say I freaking love it

[chrome raft]

ayo new keyboard check

volume up for that asmr

[sacred socket]

new build

grid650 w durock v2 stabs and holy bobas lubed with 205g0 on stem only

random bow set i found in my drawer

total build around 600 without keycaps

[tall karma]

💯

[flint condor]

Should I go with Logitech MX keys? or with a mechanical keyboard?
Main issue with me is cleaning.

[chrome raft]

Go with RGB

[chrome raft]

Thoughts? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07QS6MG8B?tag=georiot-ca-default-20&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=pcg-ca-6459989648956487000-20&geniuslink=true

[chrome raft]

No thoughts?

Alright then

[misty crypt]

i can't really comment on that 'cause i've never heard about it; wait for someone who does know about it

[chrome raft]

Cooler Master SK650?

I just got one too lol

I love it

Nvm, looks like you got the TKL version. The SK630 if I’m not mistaken? Either way, it’s basically the same board. I hope you enjoy it!

[chrome raft]

yess the sk630, i still make a lot of typos since im not used to linear switches but it's nice, especially the rgb

thank u and enjoy urs too!

[forest sigil]

Kailh pro reds and burgundy prolly would work in that case

Jwick yellows are basically alpacas as well

[cosmic quarry]

sheeesh

congrats fam

[chrome raft]

thanksss

[wind badge]

Yeah, but I already had the Alpacas

[potent void]

Dips

[vale void]

What TKL gaming keyboards do you guys recommend?

[chrome raft]

i just got my coolermaster sk630 today and its pretty good, can definitely recommend that (scroll up for more), but i saw some people say its a bit unergonomic and the keys arent that easy to differentiate when typing (since theyre flat) . but i like it and regret i didnt buy it sooner

keep in mind that it has low profile switches, but that might even be an advantage in gaming. i just prefer low profile since im used to magic keyboards

[bright seal]

if im not a huge fan of gmmk boards, what else should i look at
gonna be used for a mix of work, school, and gaming

preferably has controlled rgb on it too

[unkempt dome]

Keychron

[hushed sinew]

What are some good replacement switches for a Logitech G Pro X? Gonna use it partially for playing games and writing code. Also, wanted to know if there are pre-lubed switches that I can get

[ionic briar]

1st question: depending on your preference
2nd: yes, for example, holy pandas, gateron cap series and to an extent hyperglide cherry mx and durock switches

[hushed sinew]

I would like some amount of clickity clackity

But not too much

Currently I've GX Clicky Blues

[ionic briar]

so not like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G5EG6XvWFs

[hushed sinew]

That's a bit loud

[ionic briar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86fFrM7mTNI&t=9493s
so does this?

[hushed sinew]

Yeah, perfect

[ionic briar]

that level of loudness huh?
how about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Z2G0aKl80&t=509

[hushed sinew]

Nah, this is a bit too loud again compared to the other one I feel

The click should be pronounced compared to the thud in the end

[ionic briar]

thats prob due to the stabs on the board tbh
one sec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1jCwQp-Lqc

or you could rewind the chryosran22 vid up the point where he disassemble the switch and demonstrate how the click mechanism work

[hushed sinew]

Okay yeah

[hushed sinew]

That sounded perfect

That's the exact sound I'm looking for

[ionic briar]

the g pro x itself might alter the way the switches sound btw.
wait, g pro x is hotswappable?

[hushed sinew]

Yeah

It is

[ionic briar]

yea, just saw its hotswap socket

[hushed sinew]

I'm not confident in my own abilities to mod an existing switches

So if I wanted to make mine sound like this box whites

And have good feedback

[ionic briar]

or buy box white and replace em in

[hushed sinew]

Should I just get box whites? Or can I go for something else?

Got it

[ionic briar]

yea box white
box clicky is the best modern clicky imo

[hushed sinew]

Also I saw these stabilizers, lubes and what not

[ionic briar]

outemu phoneix is for you if you want something more resemble mx blue in construction

[hushed sinew]

Should I pay attention to those things also.?

[ionic briar]

eh, you can lube the current stab yourself, wire balancing and what not

[hushed sinew]

I don't think so

I saw the video to do it

I'll mess it up for sure

[ionic briar]

prelubed stab tends to be done quite hastly with a big glob of lube in one place where it doesnt help anything.

[hushed sinew]

Ahhh

Don't i need like a switch disassembly thing for it?

[ionic briar]

nope

you just need a flathead to release the tab for platemount stab, and a philips screwdriver for pcb mounted one
with your board being the pro x, i would bet that it has plate mount stabs

also, where are you from?

[hushed sinew]

I'm from India

The only place I know where I can find stuff is from
https://www.meckeys.com/

[ionic briar]

https://rectangles.store/collections/switches
this is also a india store, but they dont stock kailh box
and china shopping site is not a thing in india iirc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KNMPo9F_A @hushed sinew
what about this kind of sound?

again, im not guaranteed that you will achieve the exact same sound profile with your board.

[hushed sinew]

The modded one is what I want

That's the exact amount of sound

[ionic briar]

i see
stock is just a lil too loud?

@hushed sinew

[hushed sinew]

Yeah

I feel it can get annoying

I want to minimize the rattle

A tad bit

[ionic briar]

that will require you to open the switch and lubing as well tho.

[hushed sinew]

Can't I just get it like that?

[ionic briar]

pre lubed?
that will require buying it from boutique vendors who offers lubing service
cost will increase due to labor

[hushed sinew]

What's the cost usually?

[ionic briar]

those switches doesnt come pre lubed
prob 0.2 usd more per switch

[hushed sinew]

https://mecha.store/collections/clicky-switches/products/kailh-box-white-clicky-switches

So these are the ones right?

[ionic briar]

yep

thats from singapore, so you might have to pay for shipping and import tax.

[hushed sinew]

Yeah, I figured

just gotta pay extra shipping and customs

The one thing I'm disappointed is about the non standard bottom row

Also, what's the best switch I can get for the spacebar? I just want the spacebar not to rattle hard

[ionic briar]

thats to do with the stabs more than the switch

the metal bar banging around is the culprit for the rattle

wire balancing and lubing will resolve it

[hushed sinew]

Got it. Might consider lubing it

What lube should I get?

[ionic briar]

dielectric grease
commonly found in your local automotive shop or amazon
other options including krytox 205g0 and krytox xht-bdz

[hushed sinew]

https://www.meckeys.com/shop/accessories/keyboard-accessories/more/glorious-g-lube/

[ionic briar]

yea that works too i reckon.

[hushed sinew]

Got it, thanks for the help!

[potent void]

could use some lube

[main pumice]

their blood is good for that

[fossil palm]

Can someone make me a decent cheap 60% keyboard 😩

[potent void]

We can find you parts but you can make it yourself unless you don’t mind paying extra for labor

[cosmic quarry]

Is CORSAIR K70 LUX RGB a good keyboard?

i can get it for like $50 but idk

[gleaming atlas]

Depends on what you want. It's OK build, switches are cherry but it does have a nonstandard row. That said I'm using one right now but I've modded the stabilizers to be quieter and replaced all the switches with Box Burnt Orange. I personally like iCue but I'm probably not running the latest version. I think I'm still on some Version 3 update

The keycaps are ABS too and can break or crack fairly easily

[wraith shard]

who the hell told you that

they aren’t even the same material

????

[cosmic quarry]

tbh, i dont really wanna mod it but, its non standard, and the keycaps are abs, thats a red flag right?

[gleaming atlas]

There are fairly cheap keysets ($20 or $25 on Aliexpress) but it can be an issue. Corsair has switched to PBT on some boards at least.

[cosmic quarry]

I can't choose between
• CORSAIR K70 LUX RGB ($ 50)
• HYPERX ALLOY ORIGINS CORE ($ 80)
• RAZER HUNTSMAN MINI ($ 100)

In my situation, which one would you choose? I seriously thought about the HyperX but NGenuity is still rubbish

[fossil palm]

@potent void how mich would a decent 60% keyboard be

Or maybe an 80% keyboard

If i build it myseld

[gleaming atlas]

Those are all very different boards lol. The K70 has dedicated media keys which is nice if you use them. Personally I like iCue. As for the Razer, I don't know much about optical switches let alone their version.

[gleaming atlas]

What type of switches are you looking at?

[cosmic quarry]

tactile, heh

[cosmic quarry]

ikr, ICUE is really really good, I could save for the K65 MINI too, but everyone says it's terrible

[ionic briar]

i would go with the hyperx one if i have to choose

and icue to me is like another rgb program
hit or miss

[gleaming atlas]

Hmm.... I don't see much wrong with the K65 MINI besides the fact it's a bit expensive compared to others, the limited switch options (feels like corsair seems stuck with MX speed or red vs anything else) and maybe the fact you probably have to use the newest version of iCue which supposedly has issues.

[cosmic quarry]

Quick question

can i make animations on synapse?

i mean

its possible in icue heh

[lone garnet]

Post keyboards

[lilac grotto]

Thats a big ass case

[young spoke]

best TKL keyboard for under £80

with gat optical yellows or cherry mx reds

[ionic island]

Wheres a good place to test different switches in Canada?

Or should I buy something like this

[misty crypt]

i did buy that exact one to start; it does give you a decent idea of what different switch types and actuation forces feel like

but it only contains cherry MX switches, which is just a tiny slice of all the kinds of keyboard switches on the market

notably though, you can often go onto aliexpress and buy switches for like a buck each to test

[bold marlin]

has anyone tried the glorious lynxes yet?

[pallid trout]

Just know that those switches are only good for gauging feel. Not sound.

There are no good places to test switches, though.

Just get a tester, as you mentioned.

[ivory ingot]

except for meetups but those are pretty rare

[carmine mica]

Hi, do you know if Drop, Grovemade and Deltahub ship to France ? If yes, are there taxes ?

[random valve]

so I was thinking about getting the g915 tkl
but I don't know which switches to get
and I have no way of testing
I am currently using razer green
is there anything similar?
or quieter...

[rose drift]

If you want to get quieter switches then i would choose a linear one

[unkempt dome]

Linear are not quiet unless it's specified that they are silent switches

Same for tactile

[rose drift]

They are more quiet then clicky

[unkempt dome]

Clicky are made to make noise

Obviously linear will make less noise

They are not silent cause of that

Just less noisy

[light knoll]

Can anyone find me a descend keycap set for the german layout in 75%
I've looked everywere and can't find anything

[summer yarrow]

Would you recommend gateron red, blacks or browns? I’ve just been wondering but i’m not sure which one to choose

[random valve]

I went with tactile@unkempt dome @rose drift

I had razer green (the blue cherrys I think) but they were too loud

also I got a 15% discount

[trail kite]

where do i ask about mouse?

[narrow radish]

this is pretty much exactly what Im looking for, maybe even with brown switches. I was looking at the keychron k8 but literally every video review I look up mentions tearing it down to add sound dampening foam

but that was also with the aluminum version, maybe the plastic version doesn't have as bad of a sound issue

[young spoke]

tbh i’ll take a good 60% keyboard

i do play rpgs so it might be iffy

[cosmic quarry]

So, today is the day guys, i'm trying to decide between the HyperX Alloy Origins Core and the Razer Huntsman Mini

[narrow radish]

yeah Im too scared Ill run into a bad program that needs the insert key or smth and doesn't have a way to easily rebind it

[young spoke]

yeah

[ionic briar]

i would choose the hyperx out of the 2
due to how ridiculously light the huntsman optical switches are.
it is smooth, but its too light and the actuation point is too shallow for most ppl unless you have already had previous experience with light switches

[cosmic quarry]

wouldn't purple switches solve that problem?

[young spoke]

i’m tryna find a tkl with linears

like yellows or reds

[cosmic quarry]

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/HX-KB7RDX-US-cr/dp/B08HC92QPV/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08HC92QPV&psc=1

[ionic briar]

same actuation point as the linear option
and same weighting
the tactile event might prevent that, but unless you have tried switches with the same tactile event and weighting, its prob gonna be too light for you fingers.

[cosmic quarry]

and assuming I don't have that problem, is it a good option?

[ionic briar]

ehhhhh.
i would say meh since there are stuff like the kemove snowfox that has hotswap socket, compatible with almost all cherry mx style switches,. which is a bonus feature over the razer

[ionic briar]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable-Partitioned-Backlit/dp/B08JTFN419
rgb in your face, take it or leave

[narrow radish]

is the RGB on the hyperx alloy origins pretty configurable? I don't like the keyboards that only have 3 or 4 non-configurable patterns to choose from

[cosmic quarry]

i mean

• ICUE
• Synapse
• G Hub
• Ngenuity

In terms of RGB

[ionic briar]

i would vouch for openrgb

[cosmic quarry]

in synapse you can make animations, one of the reasons why I can't decide heh

[narrow radish]

okay well let me clarify, Im not an RGB fiend, I just don't like the keyboards that are "RGB" and then either only have the rainbow, a pre-defined color, or off

none of the rest of my setup is RBG so I dont want this rainbow blasting at the brightness of the sun from my desk 24/7 lol

[cosmic quarry]

it's stupid to choose a keyboard based on its rgb or software, but a lot of people do it, including me

[cosmic quarry]

oh

well

actually

check this out

[young spoke]

why didn’t i think of this

[cosmic quarry]

Huntsman TE / Alloy Origins

Even the minimum brightness is too bright, imo

[young spoke]

and the k87 is hot swap

[narrow radish]

wait thats the lowest brightness for the hyperx?

[cosmic quarry]

yeah lmao

[young spoke]

that’s not even bright

[ionic briar]

https://youtu.be/e9gRESbY-e8?t=116

this is bright

but too bright tbh

[narrow radish]

definitely an important factor since my desk is in my bedroom that I share with my wife and newborn, thank you @cosmic quarry

[young spoke]

it’s pretty functional

id probs keep that

[narrow radish]

one of you bastards sent a spanish amazon link and now amazon is stuck in spanish and I cant figure out how to change it 😆

[young spoke]

rip

[cosmic quarry]

I'M SORRY

[narrow radish]

no worries lmao

[cosmic quarry]

oh, btw, for a similar price you can get a logitech g pro x

[kindred mist]

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a cheap TKL hotswappable keyboard?

[ionic briar]

define cheap
and where are you from?

[cosmic quarry]

Redragon Kumara

[kindred mist]

50€ -60€, Slovenia

[ionic briar]

https://www.banggood.com/GamaKay-K66-Mechanical-Keyboard-66-Keys-Gateron-Switch-Hot-Swappable-Tyce-C-Wired-RGB-Backlit-Gaming-Keyboard-with-Crystalline-Base-for-PC-Laptop-p-1799872.html?cur_warehouse=CZ&ID=515631&rmmds=search
this one ships from the czech republic, so it should be delivered pretty fast

[kindred mist]

I've already considered the Glorious TKL (hard to get PCB only in Europe) and the Smart Duck xs87 on aliexpress cuz it was cheap

[ionic briar]

wait, you only need the pcb?

[kindred mist]

preferably, yea

PCB and housing (so without the switches and keycaps)

[ionic briar]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33028638867.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.8.6b7857benGXyYc
i prefer this kit cause you can use pcb mount stab instead, which in general has better quality than plate mount ones.

[kindred mist]

Thanks, will take a look at it

[narrow radish]

Im looking at it and the logitech g pro x is $99 on amazon and the keychron q1 is $170

[ionic briar]

the 99 one its the pro non x

[polar plinth]

https://www.amazon.com/Tecware-Phantom-Mechanical-Keyboard-Outemu/dp/B079HTZQYV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tecware+phantom&qid=1629904201&sr=8-1

check this keyborad

its good

[ionic briar]

yea, its fine for its price

[polar plinth]

ye

[ionic briar]

at least you can try out gazzew's outemu switches, which are pretty good

[polar plinth]

ok

btw

i use this keyboard

its been good

[trail kite]

i use razer black widow ultimate 2013
super good

[narrow radish]

looking at the keychron k8 and I really can't decide if I should go with the aluminum frame + RGB for the extra $20

dont really care a bunch about the RGB which is why I can't decide

you just cant get the aluminum frame without RGB

[ionic briar]

alu frame is 4 alu accents piece slide into the rails present on the plastic case btw
it doesnt contribute much to case rigidity, but it completes the look of the board.

[narrow radish]

oh interesting

trying to find a side-by-side view of the two so I can see what you're talking about but it's hard to find

[ionic briar]

https://youtu.be/YtNROR3cRC8?t=446

heres a disassemble of the k6

[narrow radish]

oh ok I see, thank you

yeah I do like the look with the aluminum more

[ionic briar]

basically almost all alu frame from keychron works like that
and yea, it does make the board looks complete

the stock plastic sides looks really weird due to how thin it is.

[narrow radish]

• Im sure my wife would like to paint the aluminum to match everything else

yeah sweet I think Im going with the k8 w/ aluminum frame and the gateron brown switches

well actually I need to look more into the keychron optical vs gateron but definitely brown

[ionic briar]

https://www.keychron.com/pages/disassemble-process-for-k8
yep. tho the k8 frame is secure by screws instead of sliding rails but the principle is the same.

[narrow radish]

can anyone give me a quick tldr of keychron optical vs gateron? also from the keychron website, assuming the hot-swappable gateron switches are optical as well?

[unkempt dome]

Is it out already ?

[narrow radish]

is the durability of optical vs mechanical switches super important? obviously overall durability of the keyboard is important but I've never used a keyboard long enough that one of the keys stopped working due to over-use

although the longest stretch I've had a mechanical keyboard with heavy usage is ~2.5 years

[ionic briar]

nope.
unless your switch has some of the worst quality control
50 million switch rated lifespan with about 50 thousands presses a month for example, will last you 83 years 4 month.

[narrow radish]

okay thank you for all the help

damn they are out of the gateron brown switches, will have to wait for them to restock

[narrow radish]

ive only had personal experience with blue but didn't like how loud they were

with brown you can still feel when it actuates even though theres no audible click right?

[unkempt dome]

there's no click but they still make some noise

But there's no click mechanism like in the blue

[narrow radish]

the noise comes from when you bottom out right? or you mean it makes a noise when it actuates?

[unkempt dome]

Bottom out, coming back up, spring ping, leaf ping etc

[narrow radish]

well wont that be with any switch tho? or really any keyboard in general

[unkempt dome]

Not any switches

[narrow radish]

and I'm okay with some noise, just not the obnoxiously loud levels of the clicky cherry mx blues

[unkempt dome]

Cherry blue are not that loud ... they probably are the quieter clicky I've tried

But I know how they still can be annoying

Nice sounding tactile that I tried are the akko lavender purple

[smoky bronze]

best wireless for less than £200? everything pointing towards the logitec-G915. but thought I would check here too.

[sour peak]

lavender purple? geez there are WAY too many switches

[narrow radish]

^ I complete agree

[narrow radish]

nice I cant wait for it to get here

[potent void]

Nice

[unkempt dome]

And yet each is different and unique in one way or another

[sour peak]

REALLY? dang, how do you even decide ? i just played it safe and got what i know but now i feel like ther'es a better option out there

does anyone know a NON DIY option for TKL (or really anything >60%) with Split Backspace?

[verbal canopy]

That's a bit of an overstatement, if it's the same manufacturer the tactility would be the same since the molds are the same, JWK for example is the one switch manufacturer that has the most recoloured switches, but Tactile wise it's either a big bump, or a recent release of a lighter bump.
Any recolours are just that, recolours. With perhaps different spring weights and housing materials used

[unkempt dome]

Well if the weight is different then the switch is different

That's why I said they are different in a way or the other

Also kailh box burnt orange really don't feel the same as kailh speed copper and they don't feel the same as kailh silent box brown ... tactility is different, weight is different, total travel is different, actuation point is different ... not because the manufacturer is the same makes their switches the same

[unkempt dome]

You either ask around for advices and/or buy a hot swappable keyboard and try different type of switches

[verbal canopy]

you just listed switches with different molds lmao, of course they're different

[unkempt dome]

What about akko ocean blue and akko lavender purple ... still feel different from one another

And I know the kailh I mentioned have different mold ... but you said same manufacturer so ...

[west oriole]

Does somebody know a good DIN 5 pole/AT keyboard? I'd need one, or atleast an AT to USB or PS/2 adapter.

Feel free to ping me when answering, it would be really nice 😄

[urban glade]

i mean, budget....? layout??

vintage g80-1000s and their variants are great but they're often over $200 now. also lots of vintage g80-3000s

otherwise, AT to PS/2 adapters are cheap, both ways.

i use a PS/2 female to AT male to plug my PS/2 main keyboard into the AT passthrough port on my numpad

and an AT female to PS/2 male adapter to plug said numpad into the PS/2 port on my computer

[limber dove]

If I buy a board and switches from the gmmk pro configurator at the same time will they come on the board?

[pallid trout]

@elfin pawn Sound demos

Before I swapped stabs and plate.

NW-700 with an EQ and noise suppression to get rid of the noise floor, positioned around four inches above the keyboard.

[verbal canopy]

i mentioned same molds in the same sentence as manufacturer so the implication was that as long as its the same mold it would be the same.
Do you want every single statement to have dot points of caveats, and sub dot points of things that might be an exception? I didn't want to write an essay up there.

I haven't looked at the Akkos at all, if mold of stem and housing, and the leaf is identical between switches, it should be identical tactility.
All else is placebo

[ionic briar]

spec sheet wise, lavender purple is 5gf more heavier at bottom out than ocean blues
dunno if that effect the tactility event.

my bad, it has a 5gf more in the tactile event than the ocean blues smh.

[verbal canopy]

could be the spring though, force graphs don't differentiate from tactillity weight and spring weight

[dusk plinth]

anyone knows where i can buy cherry red rgb switches?,, i need to fix a keyboard, and amazon only has the 65 key set

[sour peak]

oh shit the "folding case" on their kickstarter keyboard is BRILLIANT, why isn't that a thing for customer keybs yet dang

[pallid trout]

It's the PCB that holds the LEDs, not the switches.

[dusk plinth]

what really?, so whats the difference between the 3 prong rgb switch and the regular one

never hecking mind,

aight im buyin the 10 pieces

Thanks

guess i need to buy new LEDs too, some idiot drenched the keyboard, ii claeaned it apparently it still works, but some keys are wonky and typing garbage, so idk if its the switch or the keyboard itself

[potent void]

Yeeesh that’s like a dollar a switch

[dusk plinth]

or should i buy that and then "build" another keyboard and sell it for profit

[potent void]

How many do you need?

[dusk plinth]

11

fuck

1

its a k70rgb i need to fix, but 2 switches dont work,1 flatout doesnt, and the other 1 spits garbage

[potent void]

Keychron sells them for $25 per 35

Still kind of a rip off I guess but it’s $20 at least

You don’t need many anyways

[dusk plinth]

well wanna know whats funny

it works now

[potent void]

Well buckle my shoe

[dusk plinth]

the led doesnt tho

lemme take a pic

so, some leds have fuzzy wrong color, and the W led doesnt work

the W was also faiiling, but seems to work now?,

i was told some spilled water over the keyboard... but it seems to be working just finie

fine.., my other keybaord is the one nnot fucking workinng

double pressing keys for no reasong argh

mf

[potent void]

Your got two broken keyboards now

[dusk plinth]

yea, and the one im using is supposed to be new lmfao

[potent void]

Lol

Just make your own and QC issues are no longer a problem

ez

[dusk plinth]

a g613, was fine, but thiis last 2 weeks, it started repeating keystrokes, and driving me nuts

[potent void]

Can you return it?

[dusk plinth]

it was a gift from a friend, so i have to ask himim

was amazong bought, so i believe so

[potent void]

The limits is like 30 days right?

[dusk plinth]

oof, idk, if thats the case im fucked lol

[potent void]

Well two weeks is 14 days right? So you can still return it

Unless it was bought way before then

[dusk plinth]

it was bought in march

[potent void]

Yeah you’re f🦆ed

[dusk plinth]

aight, the corsair keyboard gets fucked when i open icue

pressing W types this wwtiopquy[erteiopquw[yrertiopuy[qwiuyepqrtw[o

[potent void]

Are you serious

[dusk plinth]

yes

[potent void]

Is there a macro set up to do that

[dusk plinth]

i already factory reset it and updated firmware

and doesnt seem to remove it

[potent void]

That’s weird…

[dusk plinth]

i dont think is the switch since it "works"

but, its very weird for it to be workinng until i open icue

i got the keyboard for free, friend told me i could keep it

Strafe RGB MK2

well took it apart, pressed a random button i found at the back of the pcb, and it seems to work now

ima reflow the solder points

[dusk plinth]

miiddle row left switch all corroded

bingo

aight ordered the switches

[cosmic quarry]

yo

CoolerMaster CK530 looks sexy af

is it good?

[potent void]

That’s the keyboard I have and yes it is. The switches are super nice and I think you’ll be happy with it

The red switches I mean

[cosmic quarry]

Only available on red switches? :(

[potent void]

It has brown and blue switch versions but the red ones are my favorite

I have another cooler master keyboard with blues and I don’t like them as much

[cosmic quarry]

And how customizable is it? I just saw a video of the red gaterons, and they don't look bad (the only keyboard with red switches I tested, had outemus, and they felt padded)

BRO WHAT

you can make animations with the coolermaster software

🧐

hell naw, now i'm between huntsman tournament edition, blackwidow v3 tkl, hyperx alloy origins core, and coolermaster ck530 v2

[fierce condor]

Another picture of my Grid 650 with the new setup

northern lights desk pad 😩

[verbal canopy]

Grid very lit

[young spoke]

now i need to find blue W A S D keys

[unkempt dome]

Nothing placebo there they sound and feel different

[summer yarrow]

Should I get Anne Pro II or Kemove Snowfox/Shadow? I've seen many different opinions on both. Not sure with ones to choose.

[unkempt dome]

Snowfox

[sour peak]

woke up this morning to find my caps lock has been turned on...(note: the laptop is fully docked and in this position the laptops original keyboard is physically inaccessible and disabled).

[potent void]

Ghost was trying to get some essays done it’s fine

[sour peak]

it's a macbook...is there some bizzare shortcut for caps lock that i don't know about?

[chrome raft]

yo can anyone recommend a mouse/keyboard for linux with user macro buttons on them that is user friendly

[verbal canopy]

any board that's qmk compatible will do that for you

[pallid trout]

On the mouse side, there's the G502.
Or the Swiftpoint Z, if you really need as many macros as possible on a mouse.

[chrome raft]

lat time i had a look Logitech did not have Linux software

[pallid trout]

What about Swiftpoint?

[sour peak]

one of their cases on the kb from the k8ckstarter that shows up on that site, it has a flip cover like tablets

lol kickstarter links are banned?

[ionic briar]

That probs fall under self advert.
Ppl advert for their Kickstarter product, yk.

[sour peak]

oooh ok

i think in this case the flip cover is attaced seperate from the actual case itself but i'd LOVE to see a caase with a built in flip cover esp with some low profile switches, the flip ccover can be used for angle as well as covering

[chrome raft]

sus

[sour peak]

hmm wonder if ther's a good mouse that can run QMK that'd be awesome

ugh, it is SAD how rare split-bs is 😦

i can get a ncie custom 60% QMK keyb for like $100 ish, but split bs...$300+

[potent void]

Can you send a picture of it?

[verbal canopy]

https://www.littlekeyboards.com/products/naked48led-keyboard-kit

Or a bigger version
https://www.littlekeyboards.com/products/naked60bmp-keyboard-kit

[humble scarab]

I need help, I need to find a keyboard that is 75% and has software where I can make the RGB audio sync

[twilit crater]

audio sync on a keyboard

[sleek elk]

Mechanical under $40 aud thats hotswappable

perferably TKL or smaller

these jixian blues and fake stablizeers are killing me

[chrome raft]

Any 75 percent keyboard recommendations preferably clicky switches I have a membrane razor keyboard atm so needed

[potent void]

budget?

[chrome raft]

Around 200 pounds

[potent void]

what about the keychron q1

[chrome raft]

It's pretty nice have u tried it yourself ?

[potent void]

its basically brand new so no but there are YouTube videos on it and friends of mine have tried the gmmk pro which is similar

[chrome raft]

I appreciate it just ordered ones with the blue keys watched a vid on it they sound really nice

[potent void]

oh wow that was fast. alright nice, hopefully you enjoy!

[chrome raft]

Well it's 100% gonna be better then a razor keyboard with membrane switches lmao

[potent void]

lol for sure

no i havent but it looks cool

maybe

[potent void]

We’ll see. It sounds nice so far

[ionic briar]

q1 has quite the flex tho
but again, i dont understand the gasket from a typing experience point of view

[ionic briar]

Yea, I don't quite understand that.
But ig that's personal taste.
I like a solid feeling board.

[deep quarry]

are akko red roses better then normal gateron yellows

[elfin pawn]

neither are better than others

they offer different things

akko is alot heavier than gateron yellow, but they kinda need lubes

[ionic briar]

Yea
Gat yellow is like your mx red without the pain for cherry picked while also has a higher sound pitch profile and wobbly quite a lot more.

[ionic briar]

Also, the force spec for rose red indicates that it's heavier than yellow?

[elfin pawn]

ops

i meant yellow is heavier

[ionic briar]

For me it's walking the edge of just heavy enough that I don't set it off accidentally
Coming off rubber dome and scissor switch experience which requires you to bottom out the switch for actuation.

[elfin pawn]

gat yellow is a pretty decent budget linear, can't really go wrong with that imo

[ionic briar]

The hall effect stuff from gat for wooting and steelseries tho.
Those fucker are smooth.
If only the chassis isn't so thin and hollow.

[elfin pawn]

I'm back at the keeb games again

starting from a gmmk pro

[pallid trout]

Jelly mod it

do it

[potent void]

Chyrosran questioned why you would want a keyboard to bounce and that got me wondering the same

[boreal rivet]

Now people realize

[steady hatch]

anything out there like this but tkl?

yeah but with a pcb like that

with the chip on it

[wraith shard]

mysterium

[steady hatch]

yes yes

something like that

[wraith shard]

oh my fucking god an ant crawled into my board again

[steady hatch]

whats so special about it ?

[wraith shard]

wait no the one that ended was glitch and frost

nvm im a dumbass

[steady hatch]

also are there different cases for it ?

[ionic briar]

yea kinda?
glitch is neon green and frost is ice white iirc
all clear cases
gb ended by this moment tho.

[steady hatch]

kinda annoying it looks super cooooooool

[young spoke]

how do i convince my friend not to buy this

[steady hatch]

tell him he there is a better experience out there

[young spoke]

i’m tryna get him to buy a k552

that’s a £40 membrane

[steady hatch]

he might like the full keeb layout

[young spoke]

nah he only plays fps games

he doesn’t need like another 20 keys

[steady hatch]

k552 is probably a lot better for gaming