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I think I've hit my endgame, Varmilo VA68M with magnesium body, Godspeed caps and Brown switches (realistically, someday I'm going to get another keyboard with weird tactile switches because of this last part, but hey):  The backslash key being white bothers me a little bit, but there's not really a good alternative to slot in there. I'm also not sure about the cluster of red in the top right - specifically, thinking about swapping the red 'PANIC' and yellow 'ABORT' keys, but those are real minor things. Also somewhat debating getting a color-coordinated cord for it, but I think that can wait. Overall, super happy with it though, worth the ~8 month wait for the keys. e: Not aluminum... foutre fucked around with this message at 03:16 on May 28, 2018 |
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foutre posted:I think I've hit my endgame, Varmilo VA68M with aluminum body, Godspeed caps and Brown switches (realistically, someday I'm going to get another keyboard with weird tactile switches because of this last part, but hey): You know there is a VA68m with a magnesium body....
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The Unlife Aquatic posted:Small keyboards best keyboards, how are you enjoying the experience? Let’s just say I want to get a second one to use at work.
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Don Lapre posted:You know there is a VA68m with a magnesium body.... Oh, that's actually what I have, yup. Whoops....
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foutre posted:I think I've hit my endgame, Varmilo VA68M with magnesium body, Godspeed caps and Brown switches (realistically, someday I'm going to get another keyboard with weird tactile switches because of this last part, but hey): Looks good, you can probably check out mechmarket in case someone has an extra symm kit.
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What's a good rubber dome keyboard? The recommendations in the op don't seem to be produced anymore?
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Will have to tide me over till my alt arrives. Wanted to get used to 67/68 key lifestyle Magicforce 68 /w amazon pbt key set
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foutre posted:I think I've hit my endgame, Varmilo VA68M with magnesium body, Godspeed caps and Brown switches (realistically, someday I'm going to get another keyboard with weird tactile switches because of this last part, but hey): I have the same keys but on a pok3r and I’m not too happy with them. I like both the texture as sculpture of the default pok3r caps better. I love the looks but I’m really thinking about selling them...
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Pumprag posted:What's a good rubber dome keyboard? The recommendations in the op don't seem to be produced anymore? Everyone is going to laugh at me, but... Logitech K120 Serious answer: Olivetti ANK-27 (I grew up with it)
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sensy v2.0 posted:I just switched from a Logitech G810 to a Vortex Vibe because I wanted more desk space and really couldn't make the jump to live without a number pad OR the navigation keys. This pretty much fills my needs perfectly. Oof. I didn't know this is existed and now I want it.
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Pumprag posted:What's a good rubber dome keyboard? The recommendations in the op don't seem to be produced anymore? If you're I use that at home until I can find a satisfactory mechkeeb replacement. It's quiet and has a pretty good tactile feedback for a rubber membrane board.
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Pumprag posted:What's a good rubber dome keyboard? The recommendations in the op don't seem to be produced anymore? The best Rubber somehow, Leopold fc600c , hhkb pro 2, realforce 87u (I think) l, they have a full 10 key RGB keyboard but you'll probably need to replace the keywords and lounge it but it's has different actuation points, and had Mx part so you can customize it. But expensive
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I have a FC660C that I broke the USB port on. Broke off internally. I'm so bummed.
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drat. Surely someone in the community can fix that?
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LochNessMonster posted:I have the same keys but on a pok3r and I’m not too happy with them. I like both the texture as sculpture of the default pok3r caps better. At least you can hopefully recoup a good bit of the cost! I had trouble getting used to the shape/texture for a day or two but at this point I'm a fan. It does seem like keycap shapes/textures can be pretty specific, maybe that's the next iteration of switch testers.
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Wasabi the J posted:I have a FC660C that I broke the USB port on. Broke off internally. I'm so bummed. You could buy Hasu‘s Alt Controller as a replacement.
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May 30, 2018 10:39
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More Vibe love. About a year into mine and it's the best. 
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Wasabi the J posted:I have a FC660C that I broke the USB port on. Broke off internally. I'm so bummed. Sucks duder; opening the fc60c is pretty eqsi, don't know about replacing the usb; but if you can't find a guide I'll see if I can do that on my own: and then film it. Finding a replacement, that'll be on you Don't know if it's a standard micro usb port but assume it is Mmmm... I wonder if you can replace a micro usb with a USB c
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I like the floating design of the Vibe, but if I went for a full-size I'd want some distance between the alphas and the navcluster/tenkey. I often locate keys by feeling for the edge of the key group. Having to look away from the screen every time I backspace or move to the cursor keys sucks. Just .5cm of separation from the alphas would take that from zero to hero. Not that I have the money to drop on a new kb right now anyway, so perhaps it's for the best. 
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Darth blob posted:Sucks duder; opening the fc60c is pretty eqsi, don't know about replacing the usb; but if you can't find a guide I'll see if I can do that on my own: and then film it. Finding a replacement, that'll be on you Mini-USB actually. Here's a pile of them https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Replacement-Female-Charger-Connector/dp/B00EZBERZ4
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Yeah it's mini b and I miss that board, but I loathe mini b. Hell I'd take old school full-size type b because then the fucker won't work loose every time I move the board around on my desk. I could totally send the board in for repair but I have zero loving clue what to look for.
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Buy a hot air rework station off amazon and a matching connector on ebay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxxpLYf16fc
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HappyCapybaraFamily posted:Mini-USB actually. Here's a pile of them https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Replacement-Female-Charger-Connector/dp/B00EZBERZ4 I wonder if I can replace it with a USB C. Would it work?
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 Clueboard 2x1800 Box Jades, Box Royals, Box Navy on space, SA Miami Night and SA Miami keysets, Brass plate and too much loving time and money
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Nondescript Van posted:
That looks rad as hell.
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Nondescript Van posted:
 Darth blob posted:I wonder if I can replace it with a USB C. Would it work? I would think not, but here's a thread I found on the topic: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3041062/replace-mini-usb-usb-keyboard.html HappyCapybaraFamily fucked around with this message at 03:10 on May 31, 2018 |
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Does one hand go on each number pad?
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Ynglaur posted:Does one hand go on each number pad? Gotta math fast.
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pgroce posted:I like the floating design of the Vibe, but if I went for a full-size I'd want some distance between the alphas and the navcluster/tenkey. I often locate keys by feeling for the edge of the key group. Having to look away from the screen every time I backspace or move to the cursor keys sucks. Just .5cm of separation from the alphas would take that from zero to hero. This shows it a bit better, but there is a teeny amount of space next to the tenkey. 
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Ynglaur posted:Does one hand go on each number pad? We're here living in 2018, they're living in 2058
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mewse posted:We're here living in 2018, they're living in 2058 I thought this was a joke about punching in the wrong year with the left hand and then I noticed that the left numpad has the 7 and the 8 swapped 
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Icept posted:I thought this was a joke about punching in the wrong year with the left hand and then I noticed that the left numpad has the 7 and the 8 swapped Our puny minds can't comprehend this future
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You're just not on my level (of putting keys in the wrong spot)
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Back on rubber dome chat, boards with oetemu browns or blues have gotten reliably down into the not much more money than a decent rubber dome range ($~40) and are way better than rubber domes.
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Another run of Canvas XDA is imminent. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set Includes some extra sets in purple - I think I'll pass on that. I should hope most of the production woes from the first round have been ironed out so it shouldn't take 12 months and make me fear for my mortality this time, etc. The XDA profile is flat and slim - I've found it a really nice match for the WASD keyboard (which I found a little bulky with DSA caps).
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Not a fan of XDA at the moment, really. The PBT is thinner than SA DSA and the dye-sub job is a little blurry compared to DSA. Also feels too flat compared to DSA too. It's got DSA beat on price though.
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foutre posted:At least you can hopefully recoup a good bit of the cost! I had trouble getting used to the shape/texture for a day or two but at this point I'm a fan. It does seem like keycap shapes/textures can be pretty specific, maybe that's the next iteration of switch testers. I can probably get rid of them at cost on r/mechmarket. I frigging love the looks of them which is the only reason why I’m keeping them. I’ve used them on my daily driver for a few months now so I doubt I’ll ever get used to XDA. Maybe I should just put them up for sale.
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I'm planning to give my wife my Masterkeys L with brown switches because she's getting a new PC and she really likes the RGB lighting, whereas I'm pretty indifferent to that. So that leaves me paralyzed trying to figure out what to get next. I'm 100% sure I love the brown feel, but would like a more distinct tactile bump, so I'm going with clears like you guys often recommend. I'm looking at the WASD line as a possible replacement. Seems like the CODE would be nice with PBT caps, white backlight. But their V2 seems really well built. I'm wondering if the V2 is better. Another Masterkeys is also on the table as that board is really great, and in clears it would be excellent. Just wondering if there are other more obviously better boards out there in that sort of $150-200 price range.
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