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Constellation I posted:Lots of QC issues on the initial run. Didn't really keep up with it recently to see if it's mostly been fixed. But basically, a few of the legends are consistently off-center and some are thicker than the others. Round 2 of /dev/tty was actually really good. From what I've seen, MT3 Godspeed looked great, too, so I think MT3 Serika should pass muster easily.
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internet celebrity posted:Man I really want an MT3 profile set but I think I'll wait until they learn how to print the legends straight. Constellation I posted:Lots of QC issues on the initial run. Didn't really keep up with it recently to see if it's mostly been fixed. But basically, a few of the legends are consistently off-center and some are thicker than the others. Round 2 of /dev/tty was actually really good. From what I've seen, MT3 Godspeed looked great, too, so I think MT3 Serika should pass muster easily. The really crazy tengwar caps I got were really well done. Crisp, even legends, all correctly centered. I initially got two , keys and was missing a K key, but they replaced it pretty quickly.
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I might pick up a set in the future if there's a colour scheme that I like. Serika is pretty tempting, I think the MT3 renders look better than the GMK Cherry. I'm also kind of over taller profile keycaps for right now, though. They just don't feel that good for tactile switches. Feels great on clickbar switches though. It's really too bad that thevankeyboard's HUB key profile didn't pull through. That could have been super interesting. They were way too ambitious with their goal, sadly.
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surf rock posted:I was able to type on it accurately after ~5 minutes, but it feels like my fingers are doing 5x as much work as they do on the Thinkpad. Have other people experienced this and adapted to it? Keep in mind that mechanical switches trigger before you have completely pressed the key down. It's at a different height depending on the switch, but ideally you can learn to type without bottoming out the key. This will reduce the noise and strain on your fingers. The key weight and tactileness also make a difference. I use Gateron Clear switches for my typing keyboard (35g, not to be confused with Cherry Clears), which are too light to play games (just the weight of my finger resting on keyboard for WASD will actuate the key), but are a dream to type on as I barely have to move my fingers. My macbook pro requires more force to type on. There are MX switches designed with shorter actuation distances (Kailh Speeds, for example), if you are looking to reduce travel. You could also take a look at Kailh Choc switches. I haven't built a full keyboard with them yet, but they feel great imo and have a more laptop feel to them while still feeling good like mechanical switches. Not mine, just an example from google image search: 
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shovelbum posted:The CODE is a really nice keyboard, I have the same one in full size. You're just describing laptop vs desktop in general, your fingers will get used to it. Are you on the new Thinkpad kb or the old one? I'm not sure when the transition was made, but I'm using a T530. I was going from a different laptop keyboard (some lovely old Toshiba Satellite) to the T530 and it was love at first touch. Thank you for the advice!
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Oh yeah, that's the newer style, I don't know why I asked because both styles are awesome. I think the cutoff was a few models before that.
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Who of you keyboard hipsters will be the first to build a proper traditional keyboard.
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Are you implying one of us hasn't already?
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My trusty steelseries merc ive had for 11 years has finally started to stick and die. Anyone have a still in production similar layout keyboard? Id grab another merc but they're all 200 and up used
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Do they make mechanical switches that are smaller footprint, like half the width or something
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https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKCL_Compact So of course you would also need a custom/specific PCB, not to mention the keycaps. That's assuming you find these switches to begin with.
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What the gently caress is it with this hobby? First I just wanted a decent, simple TKL keyboard. Then my coworkers bitched about the noise. Then I installed some o-rings and now some UNIQEY QMX clips. Then my awesome remote coworker stopped by and showed my his Happy Hacker keyboard with Topres and now I'm basically ready to drop 200 quid on this thing.
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Topre used to be more expensive until Realforce came along. Easily $300+ per board.
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bolind posted:What the gently caress is it with this hobby? In a week you'll be designing your own PCBs.
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Exit Strategy posted:In a week you'll be designing your own PCBs. I started out with a Corsair and now I have homies in Barcelona to get a good deal on laser cut stainless steel "All I wanted was a Pepsi..."  e: Also just ordered a new switch tester AgentCow007 fucked around with this message at 14:36 on Aug 16, 2019 |
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AgentCow007 posted:I started out with a Corsair and now I have homies in Barcelona to get a good deal on laser cut stainless steel LaserBoost is alright, but for my money the Real poo poo is SendCutSend.
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bolind posted:What the gently caress is it with this hobby? First I just wanted a decent, simple TKL keyboard. Then my coworkers bitched about the noise. Then I installed some o-rings and now some UNIQEY QMX clips. Then my awesome remote coworker stopped by and showed my his Happy Hacker keyboard with Topres and now I'm basically ready to drop 200 quid on this thing. Once you get it, you'll want to encase it in aluminium: https://shop.norbauer.com/products/the-norbaforce-cnc-aluminum-housing-for-realforce-keyboards
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bolind posted:What the gently caress is it with this hobby? First I just wanted a decent, simple TKL keyboard. Then my coworkers bitched about the noise. Then I installed some o-rings and now some UNIQEY QMX clips. Then my awesome remote coworker stopped by and showed my his Happy Hacker keyboard with Topres and now I'm basically ready to drop 200 quid on this thing. Topre is typing heaven in both feel and sound. I would pay any amount for individual Topre keyswitches. I already use custom PCBs so even non-MX footprint would be fine. As a split keyboard user I longingly eye the Realforce keyboards and wish I could use them. Also yes, you have a chance to go insane and start designing keyboards. I'm half finished with a custom split ARM board with Fm+ i2c for faster matrix scanning. Reading datasheets has become a hobby.
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It is a mechanical keybard. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It is encircled with bands of iron and decorated with ash wood.
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AbsoluteLlama posted:Topre is typing heaven in both feel and sound. I would pay any amount for individual Topre keyswitches. I already use custom PCBs so even non-MX footprint would be fine. As a split keyboard user I longingly eye the Realforce keyboards and wish I could use them. Gotta get those beamsprings
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I've come to own a Das Keyboard 3 Ultimate, but I'm not a fan of blank keycaps. Does anyone have any 104-key keycap sets lying around, or suggestions for where to get a good but cheap set? It has to be a standard 6.25 unit spacebar, and I think OEM profiles are what the Das Keyboard has. It's not backlit, so no need for translucency, either. I've looked on Amazon and eBay, but the choices are overwhelming, and since I'm in Canada, many other places have prohibitive shipping. Advice appreciated! (or try convincing me that blank keys are good for me)
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Xenopus posted:I've come to own a Das Keyboard 3 Ultimate, but I'm not a fan of blank keycaps. Does anyone have any 104-key keycap sets lying around, or suggestions for where to get a good but cheap set? It has to be a standard 6.25 unit spacebar, and I think OEM profiles are what the Das Keyboard has. It's not backlit, so no need for translucency, either. I'm in canada as well, get keycaps from aliexpress. Chinese vendors lie on their customs declarations. This set is super nice + cheap: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32996186932.html e: these are the same caps with a couple other colors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32897392551.html mewse fucked around with this message at 08:08 on Aug 17, 2019 |
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So I got a set of custom keycaps. I'm having an issue with the new spacebar key. The little plastic hook devices that act as holding points for the metal spring don't fit in the new spacebar key. They slip out at the lightest touch, where as they fit snugly on the old key. What is the solution to that? Buy new ones? Use a tiny amount of glue? I'm assuming once glue is involved I'd have to purchase new ones anyway in case I ever wanted to swap out the spacebar again?
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You're probably Doing It Wrong, but a dab of hot glue never hurt anything.
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AgentCow007 posted:You're probably Doing It Wrong, but a dab of hot glue never hurt anything. I'm open to the idea that I could be doing it wrong, but I'm not sure what wrong would like here? It seems to be 2 little plastic pieces that fits into holes on either end of the bottom of the spacebar key. I removed them from my old spacebar and inserted them into the new one. In the old spacebar the right one sits snugly and I have to use my nail and grab it from underneath to dislodge it. In the new spacebar key it falls out with the lightest touch and I can actually shake the key and it will fall out.
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A less permanent modification would be to use a piece of tape.
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Tiny piece of saran wrap over the stem works too.
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mewse posted:I'm in canada as well, get keycaps from aliexpress. Chinese vendors lie on their customs declarations. Ordered! Thanks for the advice!
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For the love of God, do not use hot glue, but yes use a thin piece of tape or seran wrap. If your spacebar is made of PBT, it may also be warped. Check it by placing it on a table and see if it's flat. If not, take a hairdryer and straighten it out.
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AbsoluteLlama posted:Topre is typing heaven in both feel and sound. Is there any consensus for the cheaper Topre clones? I saw an Amazon listing for about $120 and did a little research, but most of what I found was "this is about 95% of the way to Topre" and the rest was in Korean. For me right now it's either this or trying to get a Kailh hot swap board from a Chinese OEM on the real cheap, and as I type this I realize how loving ridiculous it sounds. 
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shovelbum posted:Who was doing an analog Hall effect? This kickstarter is over but it was one: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lekashman/keystone-the-future-of-mechanical-keyboards This one says it's available on mechanicalkeyboards but has poor reviews from massdrop: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4262 https://drop.com/buy/apt-hall-effect-mechanical-keyboard/reviews#reviews
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taqueso posted:Why/what is the 'analog' specifier for there? Each keyswitch isn't on/off -- it can actually read depth of key press. Since it's such a radical departure from a normal keyboard I believe it would need solid software support and I've heard good things about the wooting software. Nobody has got their hands on the input club one to review yet. The chinese APT ones aren't analog afaik, just hall effect.
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So you could customize the activation point, or have analog WASD movement, or play piano. I could see that becoming popular.
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taqueso posted:Why/what is the 'analog' specifier for there? It's just degrees of depth being sensed on the key press. The examples they've thrown around is using it like a gas pedal for racing games that support analog controller triggers, or for walking in games where you'd lightly tilt the analog sticks. I don't know what uses it would have for other software, though. I believe with the Wooting it's also not "true" analog control, but 256 states of pressed is probably more than any human could really notice. e: beaten.
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Abroham Lincoln posted:Is there any consensus for the cheaper Topre clones? I saw an Amazon listing for about $120 and did a little research, but most of what I found was "this is about 95% of the way to Topre" and the rest was in Korean. I have the Abko K945G, which I like pretty well. I've never used a true Topre board, so I can't say how it compares, but this one has per-key RGB backlighting and support for MX-style keycaps. Which one are you looking at on Amazon?
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HappyCapybaraFamily posted:I have the Abko K945G, which I like pretty well. I've never used a true Topre board, so I can't say how it compares, but this one has per-key RGB backlighting and support for MX-style keycaps. Same brand actually, the Abko K935P. I'm guessing it's about the same, just that this one doesn't have any backlight.
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