from cablemod? they're the best
#peripherals
urban panther
zealous summit
K
magic wolf
none that I can recommend at your budget / never have seen / used before.
zealous summit
Oh
magic wolf
pretty sure cablemod also got them RGB power supply cables
zealous summit
Kool
chilly perch
Sub $80 full sized rgb keyboard with "floating" switches? Preferably detachable cable
latent blaze
Sub $80 full sized rgb keyboard with "floating" switches? Preferably detachable ...
Floating? u mean like this?
chilly perch
Yes
latent blaze
are you deadset on that? cuz idk many im sure others can help but a good full size with detachable cable is the royal kludge rk100 i think its called as well as the keychron k10
You can check akko for some but idk any off the top of my head
chilly perch
Detachable cable is nice but not req
But floating keys yes
The keychron has things around the switches
Keychron k5 is the style but it's like slim switches
The plan is to put those shifty typewriter keycaps on it btw. For my girlfriend :/ lel
I'm thinking gmmk full size
latent blaze
I was gonna say gmmk but the stabs are pretty garbage, i would swap them but if ur lucky then u might not have to
chilly perch
I don't think she'd care unless they're actually horrible
unkempt dome
they are not horrible ... but clearly not the best
chilly perch
Is keychron like the only brand that makes boards with qmk firmware
latent blaze
they have an issue where the just get literally stuck sometimes
chilly perch
Oh that's annoying
latent blaze
Good stabs arent that expensive so u can replace them, otherwise good keyboard
unkempt dome
Never had that problem with mine
opal bloom
Never had that problem with mine
i did temporally with mine but it's fixed because of the switch at the back [bios, 125hz,500hz,1000hz]
dreamy garden
i dont know if this is like normal but i was playing osu mania and the keys on my keyboard snapped off
like not the key caps but like the switches
unkempt dome
first time I hear about that ...
if the keyboard is hotswap then just swap the switch for another
dreamy garden
if the keyboard is hotswap then just swap the switch for another
no its definetly not hotswap
its a logitech g513
i was playing like a hard song so
unkempt dome
soldering iron it is
urban panther
i dont know if this is like normal but i was playing osu mania and the keys on m...
Ngl that's kinda impressive
swift forge
like not the key caps but like the switches
The plastic decided to dq?
Like the top plastic stem snapped off the keycap and stem attached to it? 
The Logitech Pro X keyboard is the most reliable they have, other than that every other keyboard owned by a user is replaced because of a broken switch
Like the Pro X is the only keeb I haven’t heard of switch breakages from, since it’s hotswap
boreal rivet
spend it on a realforce
finite valve
id like to lube my keyboard. never done it before so any recommendations for which lube to buy + what switch opener i should get?
chilly perch
Can someone point me to a 108 key keycap set of black keys that lets light shine thru
spark hatch
like razer keycaps? or mechanicalkeyboards.com might have some
chilly perch
like just
chilly perch
the most boring office keyboard looking keycaps but that let the legend shine thru
spark hatch
only shine throughs ik off the top of my head
chilly perch
not like blasting light all over the keys i mean just
backlight capable keycps
Looking at this right now
The legend looks a little dark without backlight tho
spark hatch
The legend looks a little dark without backlight tho
all shine throughs are that ive seen, without the light they're just trasparent
spark hatch
prolly not the best quility but they'd be fine. someone else might have abetter sugjestion tho. ik not to long ago someone got shine through caps but I cant remember what they were called
chilly perch
mechanicalkeyboards needs to do some major work on sorting their pages
Ducky's set looks pretty good
latent blaze
Ducky's set looks pretty good
Akko
so long as its double shot it should let light thru
chilly perch
Link?
chilly perch
I dont see any all black sets soe
latent blaze
idk, havent used either, you can look for reviews but theyll both be similar
basically whichever legends you like better
chilly perch
i got flamed in some nerd kb discord i joined because i want backlighting lmao
chilly perch
lolno i will not turn my lights on
sometimes i literally have to turn off the lights im not gonna downgrade my kb from what ive already got lol
latent blaze
yeah some just need backlit legends
chilly perch
Im p sure most ppl in kb communities just like talking about keyboards rather than actually using them
unkempt dome
so long as its double shot it should let light thru
Not really no ... the second layer should be transparent to let the light shine through ...
Akko doesn't have shine through keycaps yet
unkempt dome
there's always better option in keyboard ... and if there's isn't just wait a few months and there will be one
chilly perch
Well specifically in the all black 108 key shine thru category
It doesn't seem like there's much esle
chilly perch
3
empty gorge
What do you guys think is better the Corsair k100 or the razer huntsman elite v2?
empty gorge
220-300
spark hatch
any specific features you want? (example: wireless)?
empty gorge
No not really I prefer wired but that’s ab it and a wrist rest
empty gorge
Thanks
spark hatch
also if you were interested in trying somthing alittle different/smaller these are some more options:
https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q5-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40010451779673
https://akkogear.de/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage%2Ccollection&options[prefix]=last&q=3098B*
swift forge
What do you guys think is better the Corsair k100 or the razer huntsman elite v2...
That’s like asking cholera or meningococcal B
magic wolf
What do you guys think is better the Corsair k100 or the razer huntsman elite v2...
Buyer beware on the huntsman. They switches are insanely sensitive
If you’re getting the linear optical variant anyway
Meaning if you have a tendency to rest your fingers on your keys you may accidentally make inputs you diddnt mean to make
latent blaze
i think there’s quite the list for buyer beware issues on that kb lol
tranquil rapids
Meet my rusty boy, have a nice day.
swift forge
If you’re getting the linear optical variant anyway
It’s crap lmao, he’s better off overclocking a Keychron
magic wolf
It’s crap lmao, he’s better off overclocking a Keychron
I’m actually enjoying it, but I’m no keeb officinado by any means
So works for me does not mean objectively good
Just took a bit of getting use to coming from 60g mechanical switches
urban panther
Just took a bit of getting use to coming from 60g mechanical switches
yeah a lot of the optical gaming boards have opted for insanely light switches
magic wolf
yeah a lot of the optical gaming boards have opted for insanely light switches
It’s not just that they’re light, they have a 1.1mm accentuation.
They’re light and sensitive
And since they’re optical, you can’t tune it
ionic briar
And since they’re optical, you can’t tune it
its because of the way the optical sensing is constructed
razer uses one that you can change the actuation points
but its still way too light
magic wolf
I see it as more of a niche product for those looking for it.
I would not use it as a blanket recommendation as a good keyboard
ionic briar
yea
contactless switch do make for buttery smooth linear
but often times they uses as a ploy for the gamers who just wants the fastest most responsive keyboard that doesnt take into account the other choke points where lag can be introduced
urban panther
contactless switch do make for buttery smooth linear
i can't go back to contact based for gaming
urban panther
but often times they uses as a ploy for the gamers who just wants the fastest mo...
oh lol I just like the feel / no-debounce issues
magic wolf
I love the feel of sensitive actuation but I’m not liking the extremely light switch.
Any recommendations on keypadless or 60% keebs with this criteria?
urban panther
Like heavier optical?
thorny ember
i bought a mechanical keyboard, a keychron C1, a couple months ago. I like it a lot, but I'm experiencing inconsistent lag with it. like, every so often I'll be typing along and nothing appears onscreen, then like, the letters catch up. I don't think I had this problem with the keyboard I replaced. can you think of potential troubleshooting ? a different usb port? maybe?
spark hatch
that doesnt sound like an issue with the keyboard but rather with the pc/software maybe?
do you have a different pc you can try it on? or a different writing program \
thorny ember
maybe. i havent had any issues with drivers saying they're out of date
it happens in anything. it just happened in discord.
spark hatch
have you ever spilt anything on the keyboard?
spark hatch
hmm not too sure, maybe someone else has an idea. otherwise I'd contact support
spark hatch
go for it
spark hatch
ky keyboard in a usb hub. I dont have any issues
thorny ember
if i can find my usb c - ok that didnt fix it its lagging again
i know i have a c port back here somewhere
thorny ember
sigh
spark hatch
worth a shot
urban panther
I need a figure out how to turn down the pulling on my keychron
thorny ember
ok its now plugged into usb c.
i'll type a few minutes and see if that fixes it, if it doesn't i'll do that firmware thing
yeah definitely still doing it. changing ports didn't fix it
i cant get that firmware to work, windows gives me a gatekeeper message and prevents me from running it
ok i successfully patched the keyboard firmware
ok well, it seems to be letting me type really long scentences, and hasnt yet lagged
so maybe that was the issue?
spark hatch
glad to hear
thorny ember
oh damn. its doing it again.
i wonder if its chrome.... ill bring up note tab and type a bunch
spark hatch
you use discord in a chrome tab~
thorny ember
yes
i can't remember why. i had issues with the application
but the application is just a browser
urban panther
yeah its all chrome in the end
spark hatch
but the application is just a browser
not really but sure
urban panther
you just get better VC features with app version
spark hatch
yea
thorny ember
you think?
spark hatch
but atleast for me, noise isolation is a must have
thorny ember
i dont voice chat much
urban panther
yeah discord is effectively identical for text chat
thorny ember
brb closing chrome
spark hatch
i dont voice chat much
no thats fine Idc if you dont use the app, I was jsut putting it out there
unkempt dome
How many tabs are open and how much ram do you have ...
thorny ember
ok i think its chrome
it doesnt seem to matter how many tabs are open. it might be an extension. i'll try disabling them
ok i disabled all my extensions. i'll add them back slowly. lets see if i get some lag typing here now.
yes still lagging
ohj i have 32 GB of RAM to answer your question
and at the moment i have uh, 10 tabs
ponder. i wonder if i tried the canary build
ok i am back in the canary version of chrome, lets see if the keyboard acts up
nope canary does it too
weird
ok turned off hardware accelleration we'll see if that fixes it
no. that didnt fix it
well this is frustrating.
from what i am reading chrome has a longstanding input issue
i never noticed it with my old keyboard
well its getting late. i'll research it more tomorrow
ok there was a windows update, something called HIDClass
human interface device
it is, coincidentally, a keyboard update
i installed it and the problem seems to have gone away
it was under the optional updates
on that note, i am going to bed. goodnight
tranquil rapids
Is that an MSI? <:monkaS:688829098671472679>
Mine ? Nope, it's a Sades keeb. Cheapo Brand, I got it from my friend, pretty good looking aye ?
swift forge
Sades, more like Sadges
tranquil rapids
I mean... You're not wrong
chrome raft
Best mechanical keyboard for $70 or under?
gentle relic
guys
I have a problem with the keyboard, typing alone and opening applications, knowing that the old keyboard works normally
DM if u have iny solution
swift forge
DM if u have iny solution
could it be something stuck under keycaps?
disconnect it, and check
could be your mouse
as well
swift forge
could it be something stuck under keycaps?
i.e. in a position where the switch stem is pressed down continuously to actuate over and over
if you have a mech kb
otherwise membrane, rubber always touching PCB and executing actions
gentle relic
I use the old keyboard and it works fine, but when I work on the new one, the computer starts to go crazy
swift forge
what connection are you using?
swift forge
Receiver wireless, Bluetooth, wired?
crimson isle
imagine WPM on a keyboard that only registers 1 key at a time
40-50 I am guessing at most honestly
heavy night
i need help finding a laptop keyboard replacement, theres literally nothing
gentle relic
Receiver wireless
torpid ember
@chrome raftnice name
chrome raft
<@456226577798135808>nice name
thx
torpid ember
np
chrome raft
u know any keyboards for 70 or under @torpid ember
torpid ember
no sry
chrome raft
its all good
urban glade
u know any keyboards for 70 or under <@458660635723431941>
Used filco majestouch 2 maybe
I paid less than that for both of mine
chilly perch
imagine WPM on a keyboard that only registers 1 key at a time
I think I can score 50 with one finger so sounds about right
Except using all fingers on a kb that only accepts one at a time might cause Hella mistakes
Is the keychron c2 qmk?
crimson isle
Except using all fingers on a kb that only accepts one at a time might cause Hel...
does anyone even use all fingers honestly
crimson isle
I can only imagine 8 or 9 at most, because thumb
chilly perch
Plus left thumb for spacebar
crimson isle
5 fingers on left 3 on right for me
chilly perch
Someone posted a link to these
Do ye think they are a better buy than the ducky caps
Only problem is I need 108 key which this is 104 I think
chilly perch
Well its 108 but there's like duplicate home keys or smth
latent blaze
though definitely check to make sure that all the keycaps are the right size bcz ur board may need diff sized mods or something
Oh
latent blaze
yeah the ducky is like 120 right?
latent blaze
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1329 theres always this that i sent yesterday
chilly perch
Here we are
Yeah idk are they all gonna be the same
I like how the drop one says shift and stuff instead of arrows
latent blaze
im ngl at this price either of the 3 sets are gonna be pretty similar, just up to legend font and if it has the right keys
unkempt dome
Receiver wireless
have you tried wired ?
unkempt dome
does anyone even use all fingers honestly
I do yes
crimson isle
so... never?
unkempt dome
yes always
when I write in french
à cause que ça prend plein c'accents en français .. .
crimson isle
french seems so annoying to type
unkempt dome
not really
crimson isle
I don't even know how to do those letters, lel
unkempt dome
I type faster in french than in english
cause you don't have the french canadian layout ... cause you don't need it
there's a canadian multilingual layout that is complete crap
crimson isle
I mean, technically I should, because my native uses some french, but meh to lazy
unkempt dome
oh also right pinky is my enter key and right shift
crimson isle
Dutch/belgium
crimson isle
oh also right pinky is my enter key and right shift
I can't even reach it with that finger, lel
' is the furthest it goes, without taking rest off of the letters
unkempt dome
I can't hit those : <¸# with right ^pinky ... also the arrows
crimson isle
tho I am also just further to the left and higher up on the keyboard than most
qwe and uio basically
crimson isle
because of where I rest my fingers xcv alt , right control and m,. are the most annoying
it is fine tho
just have to twist my wrists 24/7
for my pinky to reach zxc
unkempt dome
yeah those are not comfortable to reach
crimson isle
I wonder how many people other than myself hold mice the way I do, lel
I use thumb for left button
at least it is more ergonomic
unkempt dome
not a lot I would say
crimson isle
at least more ergonomic ig
unkempt dome
not for me ... my hads are way too large for my thumb to even reach the switch
crimson isle
not for me ... my hads are way too large for my thumb to even reach the switch
I have very slim but long hands
So that does help
Or at least long and flexible enough
Still funny to think about how technically the thumb is the longest finger
Even if most say it isn’t (other than those saying it isn’t a finger ofc, but it is longer than all others)
chilly perch
Hmmmmmm I just noticed the keychron doesn't have an fn key
I guess my current keyboard is weird for having one huh?
On the left that is
Nvm I'm a moron
jaunty arrow
Any suggestions for a cheap, clacky or thocky switch? (Possibly pre lubed)
chrome raft
I paid less than that for both of mine
it 120
urban panther
Any suggestions for a cheap, clacky or thocky switch? (Possibly pre lubed)
Akko cs lavender is a decent, budget, pre-lubed tactile switch
jaunty arrow
Thanks! Are there any more suggestions?
chilly perch
I think that's what boba u4 are supposed to be
Not silent but hopefully quiet enough to use at my office
crimson isle
I either want no noise or enough to annoy my neighbours, lel
hidden quarry
Is the corsair K65 a good keyboard?
if so, whats the different keyswitches description
I know blue is clicky and tactile
swift forge
Is the corsair K65 a good keyboard?
Nope
pulsar folio
Is the corsair K65 a good keyboard?
imo no Corsair keyboards are particularly good - by comparing to the best keyboards on the market - that's unless they've improved on their keyboards since last I checked them out, which is a while ago
you also have to consider that even though a lot of people hate or love X keyboard, it very often is a highly subjective matter tbf
however, Corsair's keyboards are mass produced, and they are manufactured in a way that caters to the masses, not the niche of people who want the upper tier premium stuff - in other words; they are good enough for the average person
that's more than enough food for thought without asking anything more specific
pulsar folio
if so, whats the different keyswitches description
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/cherry-mx/mx-original/mx-red.html
these are the most common ones I believe, at least in the mass produced keyboards - although not everyone uses Cherry MX, some use Gatreon for example, which are clones of Cherry MX (clones just mean that Cherry MX was first, and they had a patent preventing people from creating their own versions, until not too many years ago)
you can use the link here for reference, since the color of the switch will define the industry standard regardless of brand (in most cases anyway, not necessarily every case!) - so by looking at the link, you can see the properties of each switch, and decide what you like for yourself
I personally like brown switches, right now I'm using Gatreon Brown
besides that I've tried Razer's clicky green (which is basically a recolored blue switch), regular blue switches (probably from Cherry MX), and red switches
chilly perch
Just got my new keeb cable guys!!!!
I wish the q6 had cable routing instead of just a usb c port on the back left
urban panther
I wish the q6 had cable routing instead of just a usb c port on the back left
That's kinda the tradeoff with their pricing, unfortunately.
chilly perch
chu mean its already almost $200 💀
urban panther
compared to boards with similar build and features its not that expensive
chilly perch
I personally dont know of any other qmk full sized lol
urban panther
well the Q5/Q6 specifically has less competition, but the Q1-Q4 are kinda cheap compared to others
urban panther
the less you want it?
chilly perch
the more i wanna wait for one that actually checks all my boxes
urban panther
lol
chilly perch
from what i can tell rn there are 2 things missing
urban panther
my q3 has started double clicking a bit
chilly perch
cable routing and status leds like caplock and stuff
urban panther
tbh I'd prefer status LEDs over the "extra keys" above the nav area
chilly perch
You can have both
but not with routable cables and qmk as far as i can tell
ducky does it
urban panther
or they could do status LEDs above the arrow keys
urban panther
is that a full aluminum chassis?
chilly perch
i dunno
i didnt check because its ugly as fuck
this side profile specifcally
also no routing on this one
urban panther
how often are you staring at it from the side
chilly perch
so big no
idc if im spending 300 on a kb it better be everything on my list
The non-routable cable is the big no tho
urban panther
yeah the keychron Q-line is still "budget" custom mech
chilly perch
Maybe so but its only missing 2 features i care about
urban panther
you'd really need to look at one of the more boutique options
I still want this even though people have told me it's a bad value
urban panther
I really like the yellow lol
chilly perch
and wtf is up with this weird aluminum thing hanging off the side of the ducky one 3
urban panther
is it a plastic top piece on an aluminum frame?
chilly perch
Ok I realize the routable cable adds a lot of thickness to the body which is why it's not so common
Ofc it's usually fine because it just gives you a natural angle on the board which some ppl like but I find it ugly
Think I'm gonna skip on the q6 tho
chilly perch
Eh no backlighting
If I was getting a keyboard purely for work where there's always a light I would consider it
Realforce rgb could work
N Ono nono no nonremovable cable gtfo
I'd rather have non routable than non removable
untold orchid
If I was getting a keyboard purely for work where there's always a light I would...
Wouldnt a monitor light solve that? And also do you not touch type?
chilly perch
I do touch type but can you find the closing curly brace with no eyes
Is white bars make monitors look like shit
I don't have a $9000 oled with a mat screen or whatever
wind oyster
I have a question. I currently have the keychron k1 v4 low profile version with a few keycaps missing/lost (that’s cuz of me) and I’m thinking of getting a wireless mechanical Tenkeyless keyboard 87 keys for my pc. But idk if I should go with the royal kludge rk87 with the usb dongle connection method or going a little above the budget and upgrading to let’s say the keychron k8 tkl but using its Bluetooth method. My current budget is like $40 or $50 and above. Can i have some advice as to which is a better buy?
crimson isle
I do touch type but can you find the closing curly brace with no eyes
what even is touch type honestly
not like you can type without touching
well, voice maybe
unkempt dome
Touch type is typing without looking at the keyboard while using all your fingers
chilly perch
I bought the kb
Going to attempt designing a replacement pcb to make North facing rgb
Obviously it'll be a bunch of work and expensive but it'll be fun and cool
Also possibly add status leds
north pumice
blackwidow chroma v1> any other keyboard
wind nymph
Any suggestions for knock off GMMK Pro Prebuilts?
idle steppe
bright shadow
Any suggestions for knock off GMMK Pro Prebuilts?
Idk what your budget is and it's not a knock off but have you looked at the Keychron Q1 v2 w/ knob?
latent blaze
Any suggestions for knock off GMMK Pro Prebuilts?
Not a knock off but nexttime75
untold orchid
Idk what your budget is and it's not a knock off but have you looked at the Keyc...
Q1 v2? Isnt it just Q1 but with knob
bright shadow
Q1 v2? Isnt it just Q1 but with knob
No, they addressed a lot of the nitpicks people had from the v1. A lot of what they improved with the Q2, they applied to the Q1 v2. You can get the v2 both with and without a knob
That's the official differences from Keychron themselves
untold orchid
Number 5 is the only gripe I have with mine
I had to use a few varmilo keycaps on mine because my gpbt enter wouldnt fit
bright shadow
That's annoying, glad they addressed that with the v2. I've only ever used the v2, so I was unaware
Looks nice tho!
What numpad is that?
untold orchid
I want to get the traitorkeys ukiyo-e caps but afraid the enter wont fit
untold orchid
What numpad is that?
And its some random off aliexpress but I made some sick frankenswitches for it, moyu black housing with u4t boba stems, the most tactile switch I have ever tried
spark hatch
very nice
untold orchid
bright shadow
And its some random off aliexpress but I made some sick frankenswitches for it, ...
Oh cool. I have some u4t's coming in this week. Might make some frankenswitches with em
open oracle
So I was on a big budget but I feel like I did really good on the keyboard. For $40 I got a Tecware Phantom RGB. It has hot swappable key switches and a really solid chassis almost no flex. Cable isn't detachable. It feels really good though. Would recommend on a budget
untold orchid
Yeah its a decent budget board
open oracle
Was using a 2014 razer black widow previously. It's a ton better than that one haha
wind oyster
did no one rly respond to my question?
from yesterday
lol
oh wait it was today lol
urban panther
@wind oyster whats the question
wind oyster
<@344626822052446208> whats the question
look up
wind oyster
bruh not liter...no nevermind
urban panther
hello mr spider
wind oyster
which should i go with? wireless royal kludge rk 87 with usb dongle or stick with keychron but use bluetooth wireless?
urban panther
difficult question
round sand
urban panther
personally, Keychron > Royal Kludge
but also, RF > bluetooth
are the keychrons only bluetooth for wireless?
primal monolith
Which is better, the Keychron K1 or K8? I read that the K8 is tall so the K1 might be better? My current keyboard is a logitech g910.
I also looked at the keychron q3, but it is a little bit expensive as I only have up to 150€ budget. (In German shops there is only the barebone for 170€, so I still need Switches and keycaps then)
Another option that I saw was GMMK 2, but I don‘t know how good this keyboard is compared to K1, K8 or Q3?
latent blaze
k8, the k1 is lp meaning its thinner but the switches are worse imo and theres less options for switches and other compromises
Unless u like lowprofile but
If u have the money q3 is best but if u dont have the money getting better switches and\or keycaps for the k8 would be better
or getting foam etc
outer citrus
why is it that ive had so many problems with corsair keyboards
my old corsair k70 has given me nothing but problems
and corsair even got me a replacement
but i ended up still having issues with it
the volume wheel kept being wonky
and would randomly go up to max
on both keyboards
unkempt dome
Cause corsair are corsair ... they don't make that good of peripherals ... they are like low tier that even the entry level more enthusiast board will surpass
wooden ember
I've had zero issues with any of my corsair gear. 
jagged ginkgo
getting closer
spark hatch
looks good
jagged ginkgo
getting closer to be able to start building that is haha
but by the end of it, wireless bluetooth split keyb
spark hatch
dang. nice nice
chilly perch
qwert
jagged ginkgo
im still undecided but im probably going to layout with colemak-dh
im hoping the profiles on my modifiers works out well
chilly perch
I think i decided on a keycap set finally
unintentionally the cheapest ones i found lol
jagged ginkgo
what set you go for?
i was lucky that pretty much the only set i could find that fit my build was also fairly cheap and a nice design
chilly perch
Tecware PBT Keycaps, Double-Shot PBT Keycap Set, for Mechanical Keyboards, Full 112 Keys Set, OEM Profile, English (US, ANSI) (Black) https://a.co/d/hDJPiPp
I'm not super pleased with them
But I want a very very generic office kb look
And this one is actually the exact same as the $30-50 or something drop.com set. So whatever
solemn vector
I owned a tecware keyboard and it served me well 5 years and continuing now
albeit with the blue switches
chrome raft
what is the best 65% or tkl keyboard for typing rn? i dont need to be able to take the switches off… also under 150$
crimson isle
isn't that just personal preference tho
some people like me, don't like typing on mechanical switches
(for long typing sessions, prefer membrane because of softer feel, don't question me)
zinc smelt
Hello, I have a problem with the function/ fn key. Every time I press one such as f1 or f2 it opens the app that is on the taskbar. How do I change it so that it reverts back to normal?
chilly perch
some people like me, don't like typing on mechanical switches
(for long typing ...
Sounds like you need to waste $300 on a topre board
crimson isle
Sounds like you need to waste $300 on a topre board
for typing maybe, yes
no idea tho
300$ isn't too much
1/4th of what I spent not too long ago
sacred plinth
what is every everyone wpm mines 44
spark hatch
75-100
crimson isle
125-145
tho closer to 90-120 when talking about something I can keep up longer than like 10-30 seconds
slow to think of what words to use, so for actual typing I am almost a granny
keeping up phone speed is easier, at 75-90
spark hatch
I cant type on my phone to save my life
pine fulcrum
hay @spark hatch thanks for the help with keyboards im going to buy the Keychron C1 i looked at others and this one was the best for its price
crimson isle
I cant type on my phone to save my life
same
spark hatch
hay <@603053827226206259> thanks for the help with keyboards im going to buy the...
np man, glad to help!
granite furnace
Is it worth getting a fancy keyboard over a graphics card?
spark hatch
Is it worth getting a fancy keyboard over a graphics card?
what are your specs?
Id prolly say gpu
granite furnace
Id prolly say gpu
Okay, I'll go with that, probably a 6650XT or smthn
crimson isle
I chose to get a keyboard over a 3090, same cost
don't be like me
granite furnace
what??? Link pls
crimson isle
can't exactly link a bunch of parts
granite furnace
ooh, so it's a big "assemble it yourself" endeavour
crimson isle
pretty much
granite furnace
So what's a cheap keyboard you'd recommend? like, under $100
crimson isle
no idea, I just bought my first
granite furnace
ah, yes, buy your first keyboard and go all out, I see
spark hatch
ohoops
spark hatch
ah, yes, buy your first keyboard and go all out, I see
what size you looking for?
crimson isle
lel, gg
spark hatch
replied to the wrong message lmao. what board you get tho?
granite furnace
what size you looking for?
Preferably with number pad so like, full
crimson isle
replied to the wrong message lmao. what board you get tho?
some pretty basic one, just spent way to much on keycaps
already shown before in DM tho, iirc at least
granite furnace
Preferably with number pad so like, full
and preferably not wireless
spark hatch
Preferably with number pad so like, full
and do you know hwat kind of swich you want?
granite furnace
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaming-Keyboard-Layout-Rainbow-Backlit/dp/B016Y2R1BS/ I don't mind, I have this one right now
I'm not into this fancy keyboard stuff
spark hatch
I'm not into this fancy keyboard stuff
right, is the stuff I sent too much?
granite furnace
I don't know, I'd like quite easy to press keys and I don't understand much of why mechanical switches cost so much
granite furnace
So I tend to program kind-of late so I would like linear switches. But what does each design do exactly
spark hatch
ah, linear or tactile would likely be fine, but if you want it really quiet tho you can get silent switches
granite furnace
nah, I can even be really noisy on a membrane keyboard
I don't know how much that's my fault and how much it's the keyboard's fault
spark hatch
alr, yea linear or tactile would be fine, what ever you think would be better for you. its preferance. tactile would be similar to a membrane to a degree if that helps
spark hatch
you can get switch testers, or you can get the general idea of the differnt kinds at a tech store, for example microcenter
granite furnace
you can get switch testers, or you can get the general idea of the differnt kind...
microcenter would be useful if I was in the US
spark hatch
What would you recommend to someone?
I personally like tactiles, but switches are 100% preference
what I think feels horrable might be someone elses favorite switch
granite furnace
Okay, I just have to remember to go and test switches and then I'll be back.
spark hatch
microcenter would be useful if I was in the US
just an example, most tech stores should have keyboards on display
granite furnace
Yes, I'm going to Currys
spark hatch
Okay, I just have to remember to go and test switches and then I'll be back.
alr, feel free to ping me when the time comes
crimson isle
Yes, I'm going to Currys
why go to a restaurant to try keyboards?
granite furnace
I mean Currys PC World that got renamed to simply "Currys"
granite furnace
They have a really annoying website as well.
They barely stock any of the less popular brands
crimson isle
sounds like family restaurant, yes
granite furnace
I tried getting the POCO M4 Pro and they didn't have it in stock although it's a brilliant phone for its price. I mean, I guess it's their goal to make huge profits at Currys.
Sounds like a restaurant, ripping people off with expensive prices.
vague hazel
does razer huntsman v2 have a magnetic wrist rest and also is it worth it going for red switches for gaming?
unkempt dome
You can game with any switches
vague hazel
I am aware of that, but i am trying to figure out is the performance of red switches worth the overpay over purple switches.
vague hazel
Ok, thanks.
unkempt dome
Get the one you like the feeling the most
Also I wouldn't get the huntsman
I wouldn't get any razer, corsair or logitech keyboard
untold orchid
I am aware of that, but i am trying to figure out is the performance of red swit...
no version of the huntsman is worth it by a long shot
boreal rivet
topre is better
spring canopy
ill check it out
nah those look to expensive
ducky seems to be within my budget
having a hard time finding 100% keyboards tho lol
feelsbad
untold orchid
iqunix
spring canopy
dont really like there layout
spring canopy
thanks ill check them out
swift forge
ducky keyboards worth it?
If you’re fine with plastic casing sure
spring canopy
i mean, metal looks neat but i dont want to pay +100 for a plate
swift forge
And don’t mind paying a premium for their plethora of prebuilt options/a smaller format (their SF keebs) keyboard that’ll last you
I mean generally their offerings come with Cherry MX switches, if you want a Gateron prebuilt for example look at Keychron
swift forge
Ducky one 3 100% shouldn’t be too bad
If you’re fine without software, that’s your warning
there are four DIP switches on the underside of the keyboard, I’m yet to find out how to use those
and you can set macros onboard, at least this means full functionality isn’t compromised if control software goes wack etc
boreal rivet
nah those look to expensive
used
swift forge
The keeb is hotswap so you’ll be fine
spring canopy
dont really feel like hunting down used keyboards
and no software would b prefferd, dont really want to install bloat ware
so that sound good
swift forge
Some people prefer new, gotta admit to that
spring canopy
i want something i can get locally
my current keyboard is fucked and i need something not garbage now lol
swift forge
Well Ducky is from Taiwan so-
spring canopy
switches keep ghosting, or not working half the time
its such a pain
i mean, i did see a lot of them being sold locally... tho sadly mostly 60%
swift forge
Well Ducky is from Taiwan so-
Are you 🇹🇼?
spring canopy
there were a couple 100% i found so far, but there all in an ugly af colour scheme
swift forge
Why you need numpad :p
spring canopy
since i cant use the top numbers when i switch the keyboard in to my own language
the top row becomes extra letters
swift forge
or mess with a custom layout
in windows
Try and boot the letters you don’t use often for example
Like in German you’re not gonna be typing ß on a regular basis most of the time
swift forge
but i dont really use macros
They’re not that hard to program
hell, if those letters you don’t type in caps you could program shift + 1 to type one
spring canopy
its a smart idea, but all the extra letters are frequntly used
swift forge
Then caps lock + 1 ig
spring canopy
and i dont really see a point to it when i can just get a 100% keb and avoid the hastle
swift forge
True
But if you’re on the duck side and aren’t a goose-
besides if you like cable management ducky’s smaller keebs have the cable port on the left side of the frame
spring canopy
i got amps in the way anyway so i wont have perfect cabl managment anyway
so it doesnt really matter for me
but yah, a 60% just isnt practical for me
maybe if i didnt have to type in my own language id consider it
swift forge
ig you could look at a Glorious GMMK 2 if you don’t mind 96%
but that’s slightly more expensive
BUT you can buy barebones and install custom switches
For absolute budget 100% in the kb enthusiast world you’d be looking at a Keychron
swift forge
Swapping switches can be enjoyable and practical in the long run
spring canopy
im not really in to kebs, just want somthing good
yah i can see the benefits
but realistically, i likely wont do it :p
swift forge
Like installing speed silvers (warning you might be addicted soon) in space bar so you don’t sound annoying when typing
spring canopy
lol
swift forge
but realistically, i likely wont do it :p
If you’re the average workforce yea
The keeb enthusiast designing and rendering nuclear fusion pods for scientists and earning €10k a day? Different story
spring canopy
sure... xD
untold orchid
Like installing speed silvers (warning you might be addicted soon) in space bar ...
speed silvers are pretty ass tho
chilly perch
ducky keyboards worth it?
I think most of their boards are ugly
spring canopy
that goes for 95% of keybs ive seen in the enthusiast market
so seems to be a common theme lol
chilly perch
Yeah...
Despite there being oh so much customization there are no readily available perfect boards for me
primal monolith
how good is the gmmk 2 compared to a Keychron K4?
bright shadow
that goes for 95% of keybs ive seen in the enthusiast market
There's definitely a lot of ugly boards out there but 95% seems a bit steep lol. What's an example of a board you like the aesthetics of?
spring canopy
Black widow v3 pro seems nice
But i get that enthusiast boards dont go for the gamer aesthetic
Tho at the same time, most of them end up looking like school library keyboards from 2000's
bright shadow
Tho at the same time, most of them end up looking like school library keyboards ...
That's true, a lot of them go for the more retro keycaps and such
spring canopy
Ye
If they were milled from a block of aluminum then w/e
But a plastic shell with a meme plate on top doesnt really look premium to me
bright shadow
Can't say I'm a fan of polycarbonate casings either
spring canopy
Like there fine, but not for 300$ ya know
spring canopy
I imagine thats pricy af
bright shadow
Q1 is $179 pre-assembled with Gat Pro switches and doubleshot PBT caps
spring canopy
Oh nice
bright shadow
Cost about the same I paid for my previous Razer Huntsman Elite
spring canopy
Is it actually milled, or just a metal plate on top?
bright shadow
That thing was a rattle-fest
spring canopy
Yah lol
bright shadow
Is it actually milled, or just a metal plate on top?
Milled, thing is 4 lbs lol
spring canopy
Oh nice
bright shadow
Feels like a tank
spring canopy
I bet
chilly perch
So I've got an idea for a mod for my upcoming q6 which would solve my final dislike about the board
Removablw Routed underside cable instead of a rear mounted detachable cable
So like this
Assuming I can find someone who can get the cuts and mills and stuff for me
Then the routings aren't a huge deal. But where to put the new connector, like this ducky
bright shadow
Assuming I can find someone who can get the cuts and mills and stuff for me
Was about to ask how you're going to mill it haha
chilly perch
I think I know a few ppl who could manage it
spring canopy
Its an easy job to mill
But it will cost a lot
Could just do it with a tremel. Wont look great but you wont see the back anyway
Dremle"
chilly perch
So the inside is a gigantic chunk of aluminum. I am thinking that from the inside, it could have a rectangle hollowed out for a controller to be placed in which will be the new USB interface
(Hopefully further back than this)
Then, I make a new pcb for the board which is basically just the switch matrix and a few lines to connect the original rear io. Now the rear USB is a problem
But if instead of a controller. I use a USB splitter guy, it could be passthru
chilly perch
Could just do it with a tremel. Wont look great but you wont see the back anyway
Honestly with a jig to keep the lines straight it might not even be that bad if I did it by hand. Sure would save me a buck
spring canopy
Yup
chilly perch
Clearing out the inside to fit a USB c device might be tougher by hand tho.
tepid hound
I have a budget of $140 USD for a keyboard and mouse what do you guys suggest?
chilly perch
Unsure
urban panther
I have a budget of $140 USD for a keyboard and mouse what do you guys suggest?
G305 + keychron k8
pine fulcrum
for anyone that can help can someone tell me if this is genuine/not a scam i want this keyboard and i have free shipping on amazon so i save $10 but if its a scam i wont buy it someone pls help https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Mechanical-Keyboard-Double-Shot-Tenkeyless/dp/B09JG89WWP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1KKSH54HG1ELG&keywords=keychron%2Bc1&qid=1655998599&s=electronics&sprefix=%2Celectronics%2C122&sr=1-3&th=1
urban panther
for anyone that can help can someone tell me if this is genuine/not a scam i wan...
Looks legit to me
tepid hound
G305 + keychron k8
whats the difference between k8 and c1?
urban panther
plus its shipped by amazon, so if its fake just submit a refund
urban panther
whats the difference between k8 and c1?
k8 is wireless (also you can use wired)
c1 is wired
pine fulcrum
ok thanks @urban panther
tepid hound
k8 is wireless (also you can use wired)
c1 is wired
ah I see
whats the difference here
they both are hot swappable right
urban panther
G Pro mechanical means it takes standard switches
so you can buy almost any mx-style switch an put it on
optical switches use plungers to block light for activation, instead of electrical contacts
I love the feel of opticals, but you have far less aftermarket options for swapping opticals
tepid hound
I see then it probably makes sense to go with G Pro
tepid hound
I love the feel of opticals, but you have far less aftermarket options for swapp...
I see
thats good to know
and for mouse it doesnt have to be lightweight and stuff
I just need something for productivity
urban panther
I use optical on my gaming board, and traditional on my typing board
tepid hound
yeah this is mostly going to be for typing
urban panther
and for mouse it doesnt have to be lightweight and stuff
maybe try r/mousereview?
tepid hound
maybe try r/mousereview?
got it
tepid hound
yeah makes sense
and 1 more question
is aluminum frame better or plastic
I heard sounds are different too
urban panther
for keyboard? aluminum if its in the budget
tepid hound
got it
thank you!
I will check out that subreddit
for the k8 can you use it wired as well?
I am assuming you can
urban panther
for the k8 can you use it wired as well?
worth double checking the product page, but I think you can
tepid hound
worth double checking the product page, but I think you can
alright sick! thanks for the recommendation
urban panther
alright sick! thanks for the recommendation
yes k8 is wired/wireless
tepid hound
yes k8 is wired/wireless
yep I also checked
just going to do a bit of research for a mouse I like
and gonna order it
urban panther
K8 pro is QMK programmable if you care for that btw
chilly perch
I didn't know qmk could do wireless
spark hatch
whats the difference between k8 and c1?
k8 is wireless, c1 is wired only
tepid hound
K8 pro is QMK programmable if you care for that btw
whats that
spark hatch
oh someone already answered, sorry
tepid hound
nw ty for responding lol
spark hatch
whats that
its for macros and lighting, similar to say Logitech g hub
tepid hound
its for macros and lighting, similar to say Logitech g hub
ah
yeah I dont need that but cool feature to have nevertheless
urban panther
I didn't know qmk could do wireless
K8 pro is wireless and wired. It's possible qmk only applies to wired mode?
tepid hound
if anyone knows on top of their head whats the difference between k1 k2 etc
spark hatch
nah I think it works wireless
urban panther
But qmk is all on hardware so idk why connection method would matter
K1 is low profile
K2 is standard height
spark hatch
if anyone knows on top of their head whats the difference between k1 k2 etc
k1 is a slim kb and k2 is standard
chilly perch
Qmk controls the USB interface so it does matter
chilly perch
Unless qmk has bluetooth drivers
tepid hound
k1 is a slim kb and k2 is standard
then whats the difference between k2 and k8
chilly perch
Or if somehow they are converting a bluetooth signal to USB
spark hatch
But qmk is all on hardware so idk why connection method would matter
oh thats right, yea I have no idea then
urban panther
Unless qmk has bluetooth drivers
Well I assume to program it you would have to be connected via wire
But once it's programmed, should work with Bluetooth
spark hatch
k2 is 65% and k8 is tkl
chilly perch
I dunno
spark hatch
you can just get differnt keycaps
tepid hound
you can just get differnt keycaps
thats true
spark hatch
keychrones color schemes aare wacky (in my opinion)
urban panther
Yeah
tepid hound
I like the c1 retro theme
really? I dont really like it
tepid hound
keychrones color schemes aare wacky (in my opinion)
agreed
spark hatch
like the q series, holy shit do those keycaps look bad
tepid hound
really? I dont really like it
the new color themed is better imo
urban panther
Retro theme is classy lol
spark hatch
I like the c1 retro theme
I do like that one, and the c1's rgb ones. just bacl and white
tepid hound
guess I am too young to understand LOL
urban panther
Yeah I wish Q3 came with shine through keycaps
chilly perch
I hate the keycaps that come stock
tepid hound
one thing I appreciate about keychron is compatibility with mac lmao
urban panther
The RGB lighting on keychron is meh
If it has a white led only option I'd go with that
spark hatch
Yeah I wish Q3 came with shine through keycaps
yeaa, the origonal keycaps the q1 came with were great, especially the egg shell white model. loved those caps
urban panther
I really wish there were more high quality shine through caps
spark hatch
do you guys prefer red blue or brown switches
tepid hound
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834558873398411335/949563928831201281/Lin...
what does "beginner friendly" mean LOL
like new to typing?
spark hatch
ignore that
tepid hound
or new to mechanical keyboards in general
tepid hound
ah I see
tepid hound
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/834558873398411335/949563928831201281/Lin...
imma go with brown for now
later down the line might switch to smth else
tepid hound
yeah
urban panther
Did you settle on a mouse yet
tepid hound
nope I asked on subreddit no response yet
urban panther
It's not for gaming, right?
urban panther
Maybe look at Logitech productivity mice
tepid hound
but not really for gaming
tepid hound
Maybe look at Logitech productivity mice
those are so small
tepid hound
I might be using small ones then lol
urban panther
But the big ones are probably out of budget
urban panther
Yeah I mean like MX line, not the $20 Walmart special
tepid hound
yeah I shoulda known LOL
but those mice are pretty tough
abused it so much it still works (sometimes)
urban panther
G305 is still a good option imo
spark hatch
well I dont have a better one
Ig I could make one
I do agree tho. its not the best
oh yea, thats pretty good
tight parrot
can anyone suggest me a decent mechanical keyboard and some switches that make the least noise? ive a budget of 150 euros
swift forge
yeah
If you need better mouse feet ig you could buy aftermarket Teflon or Corepads or Tiger Ice ig
Because that’s one of the lacklustre aspects of a budget gaming mouse, though perhaps a friction-ful glide might assist in productivity
swift forge
but those mice are pretty tough
If your definition of work is excel spreadsheets and discord modding you could pick up a Glorious Model I or Logitech G502
Former has magnetic swappable buttons and latter a free scrolling wheel
tepid hound
alr i will
tepid hound
If your definition of work is excel spreadsheets and discord modding you could p...
definition of work is programming and light gaming
swift forge
definition of work is programming and light gaming
You’ll enjoy the G502 then
If you’re fine with heavier weight and an ergo shape with tons of buttons
Otherwise if you like being minimalistic I suggest taking a look at the Glorious Model I
But that one doesn’t have a free scrolling wheel
tight parrot
can anyone suggest me a decent mechanical keyboard and some switches that make the least noise? ive a budget of 150 euros please?
fierce kiln
can anyone suggest me a decent mechanical keyboard and some switches that make t...
Corsair has some cherry red keyboards you might look into. Like the K63 and such. Anything Cherry red is going to be quiet, as they have no actuation bump/click. Any sound will come from you bottoming out and you can always add rubber orings to mute that as well.
To note, I don't use keyboards from corsair or any major brand names. I just know from prior recommendations that they have good budget cherry MX boards.
tepid hound
You’ll enjoy the G502 then
its kind of over budget
keychron shipping to my house is like
$20 bucks
and the keyboard itself is $100
what about razer viper mini
I have it it works fine and its cheaper
but my dad uses mine
wtf shipping for keychron c1 was 20 but its showing 28 for k8
my whole budget would be blown on the k8 
spark hatch
That's how keyboard shipping is sadly
unkempt dome
is aluminum frame better or plastic
Doesn't matter much ... Alu if you want to brag about it
tepid hound
That's how keyboard shipping is sadly
should I get the M1 mouse by keychron
tepid hound
Doesn't matter much ... Alu if you want to brag about it
I mean imma get a strong frame 1 time purchase soo
spark hatch
should I get the M1 mouse by keychron
I don't know shit about there mouse, I'd assume it's probably not great, but I'd google it
unkempt dome
I mean imma get a strong frame 1 time purchase soo
you can have strong plastic frame too and also acrylic ones ... and really weak alu ones if it's badly made ....
chrome raft
is the anne pro 2 white for $50 open box a good deal and if not anyone know a good mechnical keyboard for max 60$ or less
hollow stag
anyone else like the click of a keyboard
chilly perch
click
hushed marlin
i'm looking for a cheap keyboard
and the logitech G213 is one of my options since its cheap
do you think it's good?
spark hatch
i'm looking for a cheap keyboard
and the logitech G213 is one of my options sinc...
No, what's your budget?
hushed marlin
No more than 60
Andd preferably logitech so it can sync with my G102
I can get the G213 for around 40
G413 is also in the scope but ehh only single color RGB
@spark hatch
unkempt dome
is the anne pro 2 white for $50 open box a good deal and if not anyone know a go...
it's meh at best ... I would go for rk61, kemove snowfox or something else
jaunty pebble
Does anybody know how to fix a key that is sometimes unresponsive? The keyboard i am using right now is the razer hunstman tkl and for some reason only my shift key is unresponsive it sometimes work and then all of a sudden it stops working and i need to spam the key a few time for the key to work again, I play a lot of games that require my shift key so if anybody knows how i can fix the key or if its just not possible for me to fix the keyboard anymore please tell me.
spark hatch
Andd preferably logitech so it can sync with my G102
If syncing with Logitech is a must you don't have many options but I would recommend against getting a Logitech board.
leaden smelt
hushed marlin
i mean my current keyboard is a $10 logitech K120
i probably can't tell the difference
just need it to last long and not be too loud
and have decent NKRO
unkempt dome
How long is long for you ?
wind oyster
so i live right near a hardware store that sells compression springs but what im looking for for my keychron k1 v4 keyboard switch is a kailh choc spring. so whats the equivalent of that to a century compression spring?
like arent normal compression springs almost identical or the same as something like kailh choc switch springs?
i just need a replacement spring for one of my keys on my switches on my keychron k1 v4 keyboard. thats the only reason why i ask
can someone help me? Thanks
hushed marlin
How long is long for you ?
don't die in a year
unkempt dome
That's not really long
hushed marlin
3 years
wind oyster
if i may jump in here for a sec, whats the normal size/diameter of a compression spring equivalent to this?
https://prevailkeyco.com/products/sprit-kailh-choc-springs?variant=42560274530558
cuz thats what im trying to look for or see if they have or right size at my local hardware store
unkempt dome
No idea ... I never dabbled with springs
wind oyster
srsly? not even the spring inside the switches of ur keyboard?
isnt that kinda better than just buying a new keyboard or like replacing it?
unkempt dome
Never bothered to lube or swap the springs
wind oyster
i see
unkempt dome
The tecsee switches o have came with another set of spring that are lighter and I tried it in one switch and it was too light for my liking so yeah ...
That's the most I did with springs
wind oyster
oh
im trying to do the research but i cant rly tell based on the website of the hardware store im near
ill prob just have to go in person and find out which is the right one
tight parrot
anyone have a mechanical keyboard suggestion with switches that are "quiet"? ive a budget of 150 euros
haughty zephyr
🥜
restive mica
got myself the Keychron K1 SE . think its going to take abit to get used to . with them brown optical low profile switches 
spark hatch
why did you get optical?
restive mica
donno . my first keyboard that has customized keys . and the optical ones just sounded more quiet
spark hatch
ah
restive mica
i dont like the clicky
spark hatch
mechanical borwns or reds arnt loud
restive mica
i have used laptop type low profile keyboard for like 18 years :p
spark hatch
ah gotcha
restive mica
this keyboard is the one i love . would love that one just without numpad https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/k740-backlit-illuminated.920-000914.html
spark hatch
interesting
restive mica
just seems like the custom keyboard community dont really like low profile
all about the old 086 IBM clicky keyboard feel
rocky crescent
does anyone here have akko switches or have tried them
im thinking of getting this keyboard
really like the look of the keyboard
and was just wondering what switches i should get
i mean i could just use the gateron yellows in my old board that broke but idk maybe ill like akko switches
chrome raft
is the anne pro 2 (Brown Switches) white for $50 open box a good deal and if not anyone know a good mechnical keyboard for max 60$ or less
NEW
swift forge
Yep
One of the better deals I’ve heard so far
Optimum Tech uses it as his main keyboard, it doesn’t disappoint
naive iris
does anyone know how to fix keys not registering
will cleaning my keyboard fix it or should i straight up replace
opaque steeple
Hi, does anyone have a good reccomendation for a 100% keyboard? I'm struggling a bit. I don't like rgb that much, but I guess I can always just turn it off.
thanks in advance! 
wind oyster
i got another question. if im on a budget but still want a wireless mechanical keyboard tenkeyless which do i go for? Keychron or royal kludge?
unkempt dome
is the anne pro 2 (Brown Switches) white for $50 open box a good deal and if not...
anne pro 2 is really not a keyboard I would recommend specially now that there's tons of other options that exist ... royal kludge would be better
unkempt dome
does anyone here have akko switches or have tried them
I have some of akko switches, probably the best budget switches out there for tactile switches, don't know about their linear, never tried them
unkempt dome
i got another question. if im on a budget but still want a wireless mechanical k...
keychron is usually better than royal kludge
unkempt dome
What Akko switches do you have?
lavender purple, ocean blue and sponge
wind oyster
keychron is usually better than royal kludge
thanks for the info and advice. although keychron is a bit pricier than royal kludge. keep in mind that keychron's wireless method is bluetooth whereas royal kludge does usb r-f meaning dongle 2.4ghz version
unkempt dome
I know about that
wind oyster
and isnt 2.4ghz rf method "faster" than bluetooth
unkempt dome
it is
wind oyster
man if only keychron would do usb rf dongle as well
i wonder why they stick to bluetooth
more convenient?
wind oyster
how about i can use a keychron for my mac laptop at college, and then royal kludge for gaming at home
thoughts?
akko does both right?
unkempt dome
yes
wind oyster
oh ok
is it/can it be customizable too?
and akko is a good brand?
also tbh i dont understand why ppl prefer or like having their f keys at the top like f1 f2 f3 etc being a part of the normal 1 2 3 4 keys
i think thats a bit confusing
imo i like to have them separate. 1 row very top are the f1 f2 f3 keys and below are my normal number keys
unkempt dome
I don't have any need for F keys
wind oyster
well what about if u want to boot ur pc into bios
u need to press i think f1 or f3 a bunch of times depending on ur mobo
wind oyster
ok well wut about in minecraft? f3 is change view and f5 is coords/fps and other info
wind oyster
ya i guess. idk i guess i just like to separate them. personal preference
i can find akko on amazon right
and they have a tkl version? preferably 87 key?
wind oyster
oh
unkempt dome
you would probably want to check the 3098b or something like that
unkempt dome
yes