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Eric the Mauve posted:Hey guys, remember this beautiful monstrosity? How weird do you want it? Very weird? Here's 3lbs of random keycaps for $45: https://pimpmykeyboard.com/grab-bags/ edit: oh when I allowed some more of their domains I see it's out of stock. Still would be funny. For a real answer there's a lot of 122 key sets available but you do need to be mindful of the row shapes when buying one with extra caps. A lot of the extra keys are just replacements for particular rows. The price will really depend on the color, material, and extra keys. Rexxed fucked around with this message at 17:43 on Nov 24, 2021 |
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Thanks. I actually prefer extremely not weird... as weird as that may seem.
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This guy's got a youtube video about just general keycap buying that's not bad (coming from someone who usually gets keycaps for $40 or less from drop or amazon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFKZY90wWLg I think there'll probably be more specific advice from posters who are into the whole scene, but just bear in mind that for that board you're essentially looking for 104 keys but then also there's 10 left hand keys and 9 more above the top fkey row. I think it's traditional to use the number key/fkey row profile for additional fkeys above it, but the left side could either be matched to row profiles or not depending on how you want it to look or feel.
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Epomaker has a sale going on that has their numpad with hot swap for about 90. Any other places that sell that sort of set up that is recommended ?
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Nov 24, 2021 20:21
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Eric the Mauve posted:Thanks. I actually prefer extremely not weird... as weird as that may seem. That particular set is the OSA Marrs set. https://kbdfans.com/products/osa-marrs-green-pbt-doubleshot-keycaps-set In general, if you want decent cheap keycaps, kbdfans is your bet. SPEAKING OF. Did I miss anyone? PM me if you're still interested in a Sweet Business and I haven't contacted you back with the following important informaion: - PCBs are ordered. - I have the microcontrollers. - Saturnine Aberrance's Boba U4Ts are on order now. - Same with Eric the Mauve's Cherry Clears. - I've scheduled time on the fiber laser and have the aluminum sheets to manufacture plates. - I've designed my own rotary encoder knobs for this project! They'll be printed in Sirayatech Build Black.  e: For anyone interested who HADN'T contacted me before, pricing is as follows: With switches and aluminum two-plate case: $250 If you provide your own switches and I assemble them onto the board for you: $200 Without switches (except of course the NKK toggles and EC11-type switched encoders): $150 Exit Strategy fucked around with this message at 21:10 on Nov 24, 2021 |
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Nov 24, 2021 20:52
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Ringo Star Get posted:Epomaker has a sale going on that has their numpad with hot swap for about 90. Any other places that sell that sort of set up that is recommended ? Adafruit do a Raspberry Pi hotswap macropad with a dial and display for like £50. I got the Pimoroni one and I'm loving it but I want that dial.
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Is there a way to get the extra F keycaps short of paying out the nose for a custom order or just buying two complete sets?
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Nov 24, 2021 21:12
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Eric the Mauve posted:Is there a way to get the extra F keycaps short of paying out the nose for a custom order or just buying two complete sets? This is the exact keyset that the original Sweet Business commissioner ordered, and contains all the caps you see on the first unit. https://www.amazon.com/BGKYPRO-Keycaps-Mechanical-Keyboards-Layout-Green/dp/B09CTPQQQ3/
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Exit Strategy posted:This is the exact keyset that the original Sweet Business commissioner ordered, and contains all the caps you see on the first unit. That set only has three F1 keys, they clearly didn't account for people that are going to need four F1 keys
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nitsuga posted:My K6 has been working pretty well. RTings has a review on the C1 here: https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/c1 I appreciate it! I may want to experiment and getting new switches instead of a new keyboard seems a little less expensive so I'll probably go for a hot-swappable one. For a wrist rest, is the Keychron one about what should be shooting for or are other ones cheaper and about the same height and comfort? I don't particularly care about it fitting perfectly with the keyboard as long as it's not so small that it's less useful or so long that it takes up an extra like six inches on each side.
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sugar free jazz posted:I appreciate it! I may want to experiment and getting new switches instead of a new keyboard seems a little less expensive so I'll probably go for a hot-swappable one. I picked up one of these wrist rests recently. I thought the divots might bother me but I really like it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJ6YR38/ It fits almost perfectly in front of the Keychron C1 (I put in speed coppers and got new keycaps). Pardon the dust it's the setup on PC #3 and I'm reorganizing stuff and it's gotten everywhere. 
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nitsuga posted:As for solder-less or not, it depends on whether or not you think you might want to swap switches. It’s not entirely frivolous, especially if you think you might want to experiment. I went with a soldered version, but I don’t really plan on switching them often. I’ve also got a soldering iron and don’t mind a little extra work here and there. At least I say that now. I have only ever seen one keyboard that properly supports the hotswap sockets, preventing them from having drive-out issues that can lift traces on the board. That would be the Djinn. It's the second reason Hard Light and Sweet Business don't use hotswap. The first is that it's easier to have a switch footprint that covers MX, Choc, and Alps all in one without them.
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I noticed there's no compiled list of keyboard related BFCM sales so I decided to start putting one together myself. Its not extensive but covers most of the major vendors. Novelkeys - 12:00am EST Friday, Nov. 26th and run until 11:59pm EST Monday, Nov. 29th Keycaps, desk mats, switches and accessories Cannon Keys - Sales every week until end of year Nov 26th at 00:00 ET to December 2nd 23:59 ET OR Until Sold Out Savage65 C Stock Keyboard Bundle - $179.99 • Savage65 C Stock + Stabilizers + Raeds or Naevy Switch + NicePBT BoW or Greyscale Nov 26th at 00:00 ET WKL DevastatingTKL (Special Anodization) - $324.99 • Very limited quantity, in stock, featuring a new finishing technique. Nov 27th at 11:00AM ET Cornelius Extras - Starting at $480 • In stock extras, FCFS Divinikey - Friday 00:01AM PST, November 26th 15% off all in-stock items KBDFans - in about an hour Various coupon codes for $3-40 off your purchase 10-15% off select DIY kits, cases and keycaps The Key Company - 12:00am EST Friday November 26th and will expire at 11:59pm EST Various keyboard/key cap/desk mat bundles Keychron - 11/26 12am EST - 11/29 11:59pm EST Per their Instagram 20% off site-wide Glorious - 11/26 12am EST doorbuster deals Bundles of their Full size, TLK and Mini models Other unlisted discounts ("Some new products are excluded...") Drop - Happening now Various Drop keyboards and keycaps including GMK Laser for $110 Omnitype - Now until 11/29 11:59pm EST Spend $50 and get a free mystery gift worth $15 - 185 (including GMK sets). Not much left to spend $50 on unless you want a bunch of desk mats. Sacred Cow fucked around with this message at 15:56 on Nov 25, 2021 |
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I'm running a 13% discount on all of my FR4 plates for the NK65, KBD67 Lite, GMMK Pro, and the KBDPad. Discount runs until December 1st. There's also an always-active discount using code GOON at checkout for an additional $4.20 off. You can get 'em right here: https://avxworks.com/
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Exit Strategy posted:It's the second reason Hard Light and Sweet Business don't use hotswap. The first is that it's easier to have a switch footprint that covers MX, Choc, and Alps all in one without them. i want you to design a keyboard called 1000 voices just to see what it would do.
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https://www.upgradekeyboards.com/on-sale/ Upgrade Keyboards has a few things on sale. Good if you're looking for an entry level keyboard or some gateron switches
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:i want you to design a keyboard called 1000 voices just to see what it would do. I appreciate that you caught the theme. One Thousand Voices would have to include full audio support and multiple solenoids for artificial "clicky" feedback. The solenoids would fire down so that the board jumps while you type
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Exit Strategy posted:I appreciate that you caught the theme. One Thousand Voices would have to include full audio support and multiple solenoids for artificial "clicky" feedback. The solenoids would fire down so that the board jumps while you type Ill take one, as long as you make the Anarchy which includes metallic shift keys that electrocute you when you touch them both at the same time.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Ill take one, as long as you make the Anarchy which includes metallic shift keys that electrocute you when you touch them both at the same time. My current project is the Karnstein Armlet, a miniaturized Hard Light circuit tied directly to a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with a battery, touchscreen, and additional radios. For network pentesting. Exit Strategy fucked around with this message at 21:14 on Nov 25, 2021 |
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Rexxed posted:This guy's got a youtube video about just general keycap buying that's not bad (coming from someone who usually gets keycaps for $40 or less from drop or amazon): I don't like Hipyo. His vids are just clickbaity bullshit. This is the guy that suggests you fill your keyboard and spacebar with Play Doh, so I'd take his advice with a big grain of salt. 
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Exit Strategy posted:I appreciate that you caught the theme. One Thousand Voices would have to include full audio support and multiple solenoids for artificial "clicky" feedback. The solenoids would fire down so that the board jumps while you type That's one way to go from designing keyboards to working at a car manufacturer, like, say, BMW. 
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Glorious has 25% off their Glorious Panda switches. Anyone have an opinion on those vs. Boba U4T?
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mariooncrack posted:Glorious has 25% off their Glorious Panda switches. Anyone have an opinion on those vs. Boba U4T? I think U4Ts are better pretty much in every way. U4Ts have tighter housings, stronger tactility, and they don't have the leaf ping that the GPs do. Bobas are also really good for making other switches by swapping stems, so they're pretty useful down the road if you want to change them up a bit.
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Gearman posted:I think U4Ts are better pretty much in every way. U4Ts have tighter housings, stronger tactility, and they don't have the leaf ping that the GPs do. Bobas are also really good for making other switches by swapping stems, so they're pretty useful down the road if you want to change them up a bit. Much to my surprise, when I pulled thespacebar I realized they were completely stock. They're just so smooth and so tight they really do not need modifying. The tactility is nice and crisp too. Glorious pandas are really only good for making holy pandas.
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Thanks guys! I'll skip the Glorious Pandas and go forward with the U4Ts.
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mariooncrack posted:Glorious has 25% off their Glorious Panda switches. Anyone have an opinion on those vs. Boba U4T? Glorious pandas are good for only one thing, which is taking the stems out and making almost-holy bobas with the Boba housing.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I don't like Hipyo. His vids are just clickbaity bullshit. Huh, I hadn't really watched much of his stuff but yeah, that seems kind of dumb. I guess if you just want sound deadening on the cheap with no care as to the longevity? Seems like the kind of thing you'd do for youtube but not real life. I guess that mechanical keyboards with decades of longevity don't necessarily fit into the new video every week youtube algorithm where you always have to have or do something new so you do some oddball stuff.
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I ordered a KBD67 Lite R3 in white with an extra transparent purple case. Really excited for a nice thocky portable keyboard that doesn't weigh 3 pounds like my GMMK Pro.
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Rexxed posted:Huh, I hadn't really watched much of his stuff but yeah, that seems kind of dumb. I guess if you just want sound deadening on the cheap with no care as to the longevity? Seems like the kind of thing you'd do for youtube but not real life. I guess that mechanical keyboards with decades of longevity don't necessarily fit into the new video every week youtube algorithm where you always have to have or do something new so you do some oddball stuff. Well won't there be another group buy you have to get in six months, so longevity seems irrelevant.
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Oh this? This is my artisanal clay weighted keyboard. I have to make sure to fill up the reservoir so it doesn't dry out. The smell lets you know it cost $600.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:yeah but play doh dries out in like a couple of days. just lol if you use the same keyboard for more than a week
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Got myself a cheapo mechanical keyboard. The first one I've used in over two decades. The click clack is nice, but you can hear the spring as you're letting go of a key. But that's no doubt cause it's bottom of the barrel. These are supposedly blue switches. I got it for $10, list price is $40. Some of the lighting effects are cool, but that aspect mostly just feels like a toy (nothing wrong with that). I got it because it was in impulse buy range, and I wanted to try out a 60% keyboard for the gaming ergonomics. (Sorry, I realize most of the discussion in this thread is about things in slightly different budget tiers, just thought I'd share my impressions). Rinkles fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Nov 28, 2021 |
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Rinkles posted:Got myself a cheapo mechanical keyboard. The first one I've used in over two decades. Going bottom of the barrel cheap is a great way to experiment with a new layout; once you know you like it, splash out a bit more for something that's actually pleasant to type on.
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I mostly miss the dedicated F keys. TKL could be the way to go, but I think 60%+F row might be ideal.
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Rinkles posted:I mostly miss the dedicated F keys. TKL could be the way to go, but I think 60%+F row might be ideal. Apparently that's called a 75%
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Rinkles posted:I mostly miss the dedicated F keys. TKL could be the way to go, but I think 60%+F row might be ideal. Maybe look at 75%’s. Keep the narrow, but taller.
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Chevy Slyme posted:Maybe look at 75%’s. Keep the narrow, but taller. Yeah, I really like 75% and they've become really popular over the past couple years. The Keychron Q1 and GMMK Pro are both 75% and insanely popular right now.
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Ahem I tried the Keychron and I hate it. Akko much better for my tastes. YMMV
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