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Cabbages and Kings posted:https://drop.com/buy/lugoo-deer-in-woods-pbt-dye-subbed-keycap-set anyone have suggestions for a nice prebuilt 60% frame made of finished hardwood, either sold without switches or with options for switches? I found a couple old, long dead drops I like.
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Cabbages and Kings posted:anyone have suggestions for a nice prebuilt 60% frame made of finished hardwood, either sold without switches or with options for switches? I found a couple old, long dead drops I like. KBDFans sells exactly this: https://kbdfans.com/products/60-keyboard-wood-case They even sell DZ60 PCBs that are hotswap, along with plates for it.
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Artelier posted:I ORDERED THE KBD67 AND THE BOBA U4 SILENT SWITCHES AND THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY THANK YOU EVERYONE It's all really preference so I can't recommend the next one to try. However, if you want something actually different from Cherry, then don't get OEM. They're basically the same thing just a little taller and cheaper feeling usually. If you like the Cherry shape (cylindrical top) then maybe check out DCS? There's a number of sets coming pretty soon and they'll have relatively short lead times. A couple that I am going to pick up: DCS Paperwork https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114316.0 DCS Classic Orange https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114236.0 DCS Solarized Dark https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114170.0 I personally dislike DSA. XDA is alright I suppose but I like KAM so much more that I have literally no reason to buy anything XDA. SA is fantastic if you like big fat tall and spherical keycaps, but how would you know that until you've tried it? MT3 is also up there, but lack of compatibility with most of my boards makes it a tough sell. I only have one MT3 set (Susuwatari) and that's because every subsequent set won't fit anything I would want to put it on. Don't sleep on DSS though. The caps are great quality and feel really good too. Plus lead times for DSS sets is next to nothing. It's become a popular profile for 40's users because of the relative low cost, available support, and short turnaround. Unfortunately, as such, a lot of the sets that run monthly seem to be 40's only compatibility like DSS After School (coming soon), DSS Drank, DSS 420, DSS Shale, DSS Solarized Dark, uh... I know there's more I bought but I can't remember right now. Prime KB does have a FULL SET of DSS Honeywell coming in October though. https://www.primekb.com/collections/keysets/products/dss-honeywell That's definitely worth a look.
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Thanks for the keycaps feedback everyone! Quite of the number of the profiles are hard to get by here. No KAM, KAT, MT3, HuB without going through a group buy or through some serious shipping costs that I could find. I decided to get some XDAs for now, and I've also tentatively booked an ASA profile, which looks like Akko's spin on the SA profile which is the same, but about OEM height. Which appeals to me, honestly. Not sure if I will pull the trigger yet but it sure sounds good to me!
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:It's all really preference so I can't recommend the next one to try. Thanks for the heads up on these three. I’ve been looking at non GMK sets for a change and for PBT options and started looking at DCS as of this week even. It’s funny, when I started diving into this like four years ago, Signature Plastics were the ones with the horrible lead times.
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Anyone here use wood as a body for a custom keeb? I'm considering it for another Sofle, but if there's extra things I have to put in there to make it work I don't want to mess around too much with it (given that it's very expensive of late)
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The Electronaut posted:Thanks for the heads up on these three. I’ve been looking at non GMK sets for a change and for PBT options and started looking at DCS as of this week even. It’s funny, when I started diving into this like four years ago, Signature Plastics were the ones with the horrible lead times. Oh SP SA is still like 2 years lead time or something insane right now. But DCS and DSS are like 3 months.
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SpicyPete posted:fwiw, RGB support in QMK/VIA is fully implemented for the OG controller GMMK Pros. QMK just hasn't merged the development branch into the master which is set to happen this week. Following up on this, they've finally posted an update on the MCU situation https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/pbm5za/gmmk_pro_postlaunch_report/ tldr: they managed to source more of the original MCU and will continue using it for the forseeable future, and they say the potential replacement MCU already has a QMK implementation ready to go if required
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While not exactly a keyboard but an accessory, reading up on all the keyboard enthusiast blogs and videos has gotten me to buy a soldering iron and DIY kit to make a couple aviator cables. 
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Coiled aviator cables: Good idea or bad idea or aesthetics only idea? I found a local manufacturer it but I can't tell if they actually give a tangible benefit or not besides the aesthetics. Wasn't planning on getting them originally as it just added to the cost but my partner bought me some of my keyboard parts as a gift and now I could put that money into some cables, maybe a second keycap set, or just save it for later on.
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Artelier posted:Coiled aviator cables: Good idea or bad idea or aesthetics only idea? I found a local manufacturer it but I can't tell if they actually give a tangible benefit or not besides the aesthetics. Wasn't planning on getting them originally as it just added to the cost but my partner bought me some of my keyboard parts as a gift and now I could put that money into some cables, maybe a second keycap set, or just save it for later on. It's entirely aesthetics
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Artelier posted:Coiled aviator cables: Good idea or bad idea or aesthetics only idea? I found a local manufacturer it but I can't tell if they actually give a tangible benefit or not besides the aesthetics. Wasn't planning on getting them originally as it just added to the cost but my partner bought me some of my keyboard parts as a gift and now I could put that money into some cables, maybe a second keycap set, or just save it for later on. The gold plating makes the electrons move 20% faster
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yeah there are no performance gains to be had from a coiled cable or a cable using an 'aviator' connector. The only benefit is if you have multiple ends that you can swap onto the host end so that you don't have to plug a different cable into your computer to plug in a keyboard that has a different connector.
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Coiled cables do reduce clutter on your desk while allowing for more freedom to move your keyboard. Unless you constantly change keyboards and switch ends like GnarlieCharlie mentioned, I would not go for the aviator connectors because they can scratch your desk.
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Artelier posted:Coiled aviator cables: Good idea or bad idea or aesthetics only idea? I found a local manufacturer it but I can't tell if they actually give a tangible benefit or not besides the aesthetics. Wasn't planning on getting them originally as it just added to the cost but my partner bought me some of my keyboard parts as a gift and now I could put that money into some cables, maybe a second keycap set, or just save it for later on. Entirely aesthetic like everyone mentioned. SOMETIMES can also potentially cause issues with power hungry PCBs since the added length of a coiled cable + detachable cable may be too long to deliver enough power.
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So I think I've convinced myself to order a GMMK Pro. I'm probably going to get a set of Boba U4s to go with it, but as usual they're out of stock everywhere. I'd like to get some decent budget rgb-compatible switches to try out in the meantime, probably still tactile but also considering linear. For linear it seems like the new Gateron yellow pro might be a pretty good cheap option. Not sure about tactile, maybe Gateron cap browns are decent, or Outemu ice? As for keycaps, it's boring but I kind of just want something black/gray and shine-through. How is Drop Skylight? Any other good alternatives?
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Drop Skylight is missing the 1u right modifiers for the GMMK Pro You need a 1.75u shift, 1u alt, 1u fn, 1u ctrl, and ideally vertical nav cluster keys
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You can buy bobas on aliexpress. It took like 2 weeks to ship to Canada.
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Thanks for the responses, glad to know it's almost purely aesthetic GnarlyCharlie4u posted:The only benefit is if you have multiple ends that you can swap onto the host end so that you don't have to plug a different cable into your computer to plug in a keyboard that has a different connector. Might still get the cable though because my current leopold is annoyingly mini USB and my incoming keeb is usb-c - yes I can get a mini USB to USB c converter but prettyyy
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Artelier posted:Thanks for the responses, glad to know it's almost purely aesthetic Netdot also has a much more elegant solution. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WR8LM93 https://www.amazon.com/NetDot-Braided-Magnetic-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07JYZF92F The gen 12 don't fit everything though so be weary.
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repiv posted:Drop Skylight is missing the 1u right modifiers for the GMMK Pro Hmm, yeah, I thought it came with the extra 1u keys but I guess it was only the shift after all... not sure where to search then, especially for the vertical nav. I like the look of several of the glorious PBT sets that have all the necessary keys, I just don't understand the point of getting a per-key rgb board and not getting backlit keycaps. I don't use backlighting a ton with my current board but I definitely like that it's an option. Hoop Dreams posted:You can buy bobas on aliexpress. It took like 2 weeks to ship to Canada. Ah yeah, I noticed that the other day. I guess it's safe to assume they're identical to the ones from Gazzew's authorized retailers?
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Glorious have backlit sets as well, if you like the pudding style https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-aura-keycaps-v2-black
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Not a fan of pudding unfortunately, although if there was a pudding set where the translucent area around the sides was very short instead of half or more of the height, I think that has a chance of actually looking pretty nice. But otherwise I think they look kinda bad with the backlight off, and with it on it's a bit more rgb than I can handle.
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I'm drawing a blank  Gamer-oriented sets tend to be backlit but not support exotic layouts, and enthusiast-oriented sets tend to support many layouts but not be backlit. And the exceptions all seem to be pudding or not in the colours/material you're looking for.
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runawayturtles posted:Hmm, yeah, I thought it came with the extra 1u keys but I guess it was only the shift after all... not sure where to search then, especially for the vertical nav. I like the look of several of the glorious PBT sets that have all the necessary keys, I just don't understand the point of getting a per-key rgb board and not getting backlit keycaps. I don't use backlighting a ton with my current board but I definitely like that it's an option. They are, though you can find U4s and U4Ts in stock here: https://rndkbd.com/collections/switches-and-switch-accessories
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repiv posted:I'm drawing a blank Interesting. What do enthusiasts use backlighting for with the Pro or Q1? Just the novelty? I guess the decision to use south-facing for the Q1 makes more sense in that context... I currently only use mine on occasion to help see the legends when the room is dark but I don't want a light on. Gearman posted:They are, though you can find U4s and U4Ts in stock here: https://rndkbd.com/collections/switches-and-switch-accessories Ah, good to know, thanks. Didn't think to check the Canadian sites.
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I turn on my keyboard's light during the final hours of the work week, to have a little pre-party
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Can anyone recommend a quiet clicky keyboard, preferably with media keys? The Matias Quiet Pro looks OK but would ideally have play/pause/skip dedicated keys. edit: oh drat, I think the Quiet Pro is actually discontinued. ~Coxy fucked around with this message at 02:48 on Sep 1, 2021 |
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Anyone ever taken apart an MX Keys before? Or maybe have a video of it being done? The best I could find was this, but it doesn't go far enough for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN5U54FUWWM&t=150s Also why an off-brand Boléro? The song is like 100 years old by now lol The MX Keys has a face plate that I'd like to take it off to clean it out better, it's been a year+ since I got it. I'd also like to try putting in some longer screws or rubber washers/something to make the face plate sit a little higher up so the lights shine more THROUGH the keys rather than UNDER them and right into my eyes.
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Help, how do I build my just arrived KBD67 Lite R2? There is no guide included in the packaging as far as I can tell. I found quite a few online videos on YouTube, but they either fast forward through or skip the stabilizer installation, assuming people are already familiar with how to do so. Best one I found so far is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFzp8V2mc4o Unfortunately even at step one the camera is out of focus and I can't really tell how the stabs are aligned so I'm already confused right here. Not sure if I can refer to a general keyboard building guide as this is my first ever board. Any help is appreciated. I generally just don't build things so I would really appreciate step-by-step, suitable for child level instructions if there are any. Artelier fucked around with this message at 02:37 on Sep 2, 2021 |
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My poo poo tier answer is "Just go for it!". Worked for me!
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Artelier posted:Help, how do I build my just arrived KBD67 Lite R2? There is no guide included in the packaging as far as I can tell. Found these on the kbdfans page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TkJVA_AGHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-I5mb0ns2g
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That's exactly what I needed, thank you so much! Stabs installed!! Going to stop here for now as my work meetings are about to start
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Thank you for that! I just found it an hour or so ago myself and I have since assembled the keyboard! Now to wait for my switches to arrive and my board will be complete!!
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Artelier posted:That's exactly what I needed, thank you so much! Stabs installed!! Going to stop here for now as my work meetings are about to start Boring meetings are the perfect time to do things like lube switches and install stabs
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~Coxy posted:Can anyone recommend a quiet clicky keyboard, preferably with media keys?
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WHat have I done.  This is a TM680 with Durock T1's and some ridiculous pudding caps. I have some more reserved black-on-white pbt caps on the way but...kind of like how ridiculous this is?
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frogbs posted:WHat have I done. This is wonderful. Keep it as-is if you're enjoying it 
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HappyCapybaraFamily posted:This is wonderful. Keep it as-is if you're enjoying it Yeah, I think i'll keep it like this. In true mechanical keyboard fashion i'll just use the keycaps I have coming on ANOTHER BOARD. Anyone have any recommendations for similar 65% or 68-key ish hotswap boards? Edit: It's kind of a boring choice but the GMMK Pro also ticks all my boxes. Has a knob, has a number row and tilde key. Three keys to the right of the space bar (I'm on a mac so use right CMD a lot). I also like having a separated arrow cluster. frogbs fucked around with this message at 18:52 on Sep 2, 2021 |
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