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I'm looking at putting together my first keyboard. I'm looking at the gk64x here: https://smile.amazon.com/swappable-...084&sr=8-6&th=1 Does anyone have experience with this kit? If so, is it a good first hot swappable keyboard? I have a few mech keyboards with cherry blues and I'm currently typing on a model m. I'm new to the hot swappable keyboards though. I was thinking about getting kailh navy or jade switches to go with this board from novelkeys: https://novelkeys.xyz/products/novelkeys-x-kailh-box-thick-clicks Would they work with that board? I know I need to get keycaps too but I haven't decided which ones to get yet.
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Opioid posted:If it’s your first board I’d get a sampler of navy and jade (and some others). Jade especially, it’s a LOT of click. Cheaper than committing to an entire board worth of switches Nulldevice posted:This is also a good idea. I have a board full of Jades and a board full of Navies and I like them both. Good to get a sampler to see which is a better feel for you. That's a good idea. Found a Kailh Box Switch tester for $20 and I'm going to pick that up first. I was curios about some other switches too. Opioid, what do you mean when you say Jade is a lot of click? Like it's loud? mariooncrack fucked around with this message at 15:58 on Mar 18, 2021 |
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great big cardboard tube posted:Are there any recommended keyboards with a volume wheel? GMMK Pro has an encoder. It's a bit pricey, $170, doesn't ship until Q2 some time, and you'll still need to buy switches and a keycap set.
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Apr 4, 2021 23:56
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Framboise posted:My Womier/GamaKay K87 arrived! I am an instant fan of linear switches, hot drat. It's nice to be able to type and not hear clickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclickclick all the time. Maybe it's because I'm not used to them yet, but I don't really sense any ping or anything on the switches; I wonder what it'll be like once I get around to lubing and filming them? How's the quality on the Womier/GamaKay? I was considering their 65% board. I think I read a review where the switches don't snap into the keyboard so if you flipped it upside down they would fall out.
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Framboise posted:What's the appeal of the kbd67 over a tofu or a drop alt or something? I'm looking into getting a 65% next so I'm trying to learn more about popular boards. Cheaper? kbd67 is $110 where drop alt is $180 and I think tofu is something similar. I've read the build quality is good too.
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alg posted:I like the Durgod, silent red would be the quietest linear right? Depends on the keyboard but there's usually some shortcuts using the function button. Womier TKL might be a good option too: https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical...443&sr=8-1&th=1 This one comes with red switches. Can change out the switches if you don't end up liking them. mariooncrack fucked around with this message at 16:19 on Apr 9, 2021 |
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Apr 9, 2021 16:16
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Gearman posted:If anyone is in the market for inexpensive switches, Novelkeys is having a pretty big discount sale right now: https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/clearance Thanks! Just picked up some Hako Royal Clears! Heads up, the BOX Crystal Jades are slightly different from the normal Jades.
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llibja posted:Was December considered part of batch 1, or the flex batch? I actually just placed my order for one last night and they are estimating Q2 ship date(April-June) for flex batch. I'm pretty new to the game but I do know that things tend to move pretty slow in this market. Just wondering if I'll actually see mine by June or if I should look elsewhere to use up these switches I have for now. What color did you order? Black is Q2 and White is Q3. Debating canceling my GMK Pro order for something else. Does anyone know what the difference is between the IDOBAO ID80 V1 vs. V2. V2 is $60 more.
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Apr 30, 2021 15:57
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I've seen a lot of negative reviews on the GMMK Pro lately. Are there any other 75% hot swap boards under $200 to consider? Besides the IDOBAO ID80 V2.
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Drop keyboard chat: Just picked up a Drop ALT. It's my "premium" keyboard since most of the things I own are made by razr or cooler master. It feels nice and it gets the job down. I expected to want to customize it a bit but I like it how it is. The one nice thing about Drop is that they have boards available all the time now. You don't have to be apart of a GB or wait months. Thanks for all of the input on 75% keyboards. I think I'm just going to wait for my GMMK Pro. I like the 65% layout but I think a 75% layout would work better for work. I use the F keys a lot more than I realized. Might pick up a KBD67 Lite if they have extras or a Gamakay/Womier board so I can test out some of the extra switches I picked up.
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May 5, 2021 00:26
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What would adding foam to the case do?
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May 5, 2021 02:27
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queeb posted:Hey guys! What's your budget? What kind of switches are you looking for? What layout are you looking for (full sized, TKL, or smaller)?
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May 5, 2021 22:05
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https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-full-brown-switch Regular GMMK is an option. It's $110 with gateron brown switches and currently in stock. The gateron brown switches should be close to the cherry mx browns. If you don't end up liking the switches, you can change them later. The one downside is that it only takes 3 pin switches. You can get a barebones version and then get your own keycaps and switches too. That might be a little more pricey. Got this setup for a friend and they love it.
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May 6, 2021 04:06
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Any recommendation for a switch puller?
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nvrgrls posted:What's a good keyboard that has a volume knob on it? or - what's the most effective way for me to search for that? You're looking for a rotary encoder. What kind of layout are you looking for? There's the GMMK Pro: https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-gmmk-pro-75-barebone-black-reservation Opinions on it are all over the place. It's a reservation process right now. If you reserve one today, it's hard to say when you'll actually get it.
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May 25, 2021 00:22
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nvrgrls posted:THANK YOU, haha. https://www.amazon.com/bm60ec-swapp...ctronics&sr=1-1 The BM60 PCB is probably what you're looking for.
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Terebus posted:Hey guys, I'm looking for a solid budget mechanical 100% keyboard, preferably between $50-$100 USD. I was looking at getting the Ducky One 2 but it's pretty pricey. What would you guys recommend on the lower end. I'm in Canada btw. If you can stretch your budget slightly, the GMMK full size might be an option. It's $110 USD with brown switches.
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Anyone order from the Kono store? Are they reliable by chance? I saw this on their store: https://kono.store/collections/all-products-list/products/kono-84-keyboard Thought it could be interesting to use as a switch tester.
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Smythe, pick up either a Womier K87 or Hot swappable Keychron C1 with Gateron Blues. If you don't like the switches, you can buy different switches and put them in. qnqnx posted:And if you want really clicky, Box Jade or Box Navy Box Jade are probably my favorite clicky switch.
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Jun 6, 2021 15:59
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Rexxed posted:The Wormier K87 looks like it's for cool dudes who wear sunglasses at their PC because it's loving blinding. I'm adding some pudding-like keycaps to mine soon to dig into the RGB aesthetic. I'm a monster. Framboise posted:Concurring with Womier K87. It's what I'm using right now, and while it's... somewhat flimsy, it's been a great board for learning how to mod and customize without worrying too much about loving it up since it's fairly inexpensive as far as customizable boards go. I got mine to dip my toes into modding and to use as a switch tester. I've ended up liking it way more than I thought I would.
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Constellation I posted:Seemingly in response, Glorious finally got started on it and it's mostly ready to go. But it's been held up for like 10 days because the Glorious devs didn't know how to resolve merge conflicts in GitHub of all things. Looking at the pull request, it's almoooost there. lmao, what? Can you link to this?
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quote:Changed your mind after placing a reservation? No worries, you can cancel your reservation at any time for a full refund! https://www.pcgamingrace.com/blogs/news/gmmk-pro-reservation-info Just cancel and buy the ISO version when available. mariooncrack fucked around with this message at 00:20 on Jun 21, 2021 |
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PRADA SLUT posted:Recommendations for a wireless mechanical keyboard, ~80% (or something with F keys, no numpad needed), and MX Browns? https://smile.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-K...355&sr=8-3&th=1 They're not real Cherry MX Browns, they're clones. They can be swapped out for real MX Browns if you'd like. Keychron K2 or K8 might work too. They also have cherry mx brown clones. Good news if you're waiting on a GMMK Pro: https://twitter.com/Glorious/status/1407715212799758345
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redeyes posted:Got some Box Pinks. They are about as close as I've gotten to a Model M buckling spring type of feel. They go well with my OSA style huge caps. Akko Macaw saved. Though, I put in almost 9 hours in this thing and it sucked. I just put these in my TKL. I like them a lot. They feel like quieter box jades. I got my GMMK Pro. I'm not sure what they did with the stabilizers but the keys keep sticking. I was going to put in switches and keycaps to give it a try before modding it but I don't think I have a choice.
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I think I would wait on the GMMK Pro and see how the Keychron Q1 turns out. Going to second replacing the stabilizers. Mine were so overlubed the keys were sticking. Couldn't replace the stabilizers because the screws were so tight I couldn't get them off. GMMK's customer service is good and they're sending me a replacement board though. Going to recommend the AVX works plate to go with it, if for nothing else, cuts down on the number of screws. If you're just looking to test switches, why not something cheaper like a RK61? I think they're about $50-60. They're hot swappable. You can replace the stabilizers and add foam to the case.
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I'm guessing it'll be $300+ based on how much their TKLs are. Does anyone know where I could pick up some brown keycaps? I tried Kraken Keyboards but their custom keycap configurator doesn't do brown. I want to get some brown and green keycaps and make a Shrek themed board.
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Fantastic Foreskin posted:Are you ok with blank keycaps? Yeah I think that would work.
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I don't own one of their keyboards myself but I've heard they're good as starter boards. They're supposed to be pretty good out of the box but can easily be modded if you want to go that route.
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Got my replacement GMMK Pro. The stabs aren't overlubed this time! It's actually usable out of the box (still probably going to tear it apart though).
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RK100? https://smile.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Connectable/dp/B08K912N79/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=rk100&qid=1626717617&sr=8-3 EDIT: Whoops, sorry, didn't see the didn't want a 96% layout. Alternative would be something like TKL plus a numpad.
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Are you using the stock cable? I've heard the Drop boards are finicky and like other cables.
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Boba U4T seem like the tactile go to right now. Durock Sunflower POM T1 are supposed to be really good too.
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Kbdfans67 R2 extras are going on sale in the next week.
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https://divinikey.com/collections/kbd67-lite/products/kbdfans-kbd67-lite-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit Kbdfans kbd67 is available here. Kbdfans will be selling the extras for $120 but this has free shipping and might arrive faster.
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puppy party posted:While also on the topic of the Boba Silent U4s, are they good to go for slapping in a hotswap board or do they need to be lubed up? I've seen some say that they need to be lubed because they are a bit scratchy out of the box and I'm not sure how much patience I have for lubing. You don't need to lube them. Gazzew has a method though if you must.
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Not sure if it's Cherry profile but I like the Drop Skylight series. The Artifact Bloom series is cherry-profile and good too. Both can be had for $40-50 + shipping.
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IDBao makes both 65% and 75% that may fit what you’re looking for. Kbdfans Bella is pricey but hot swappable
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Artelier posted:Thank you for the recommendations! Is there any particular reason for the KBD67 over a cheaper board, like the AWS68 or the GK68? Or maybe a complete board like the Womier 66 or the Keychron K6? It doesn't seem to have any special features so maybe it's a case or quality control thing? The kbdfans67 will have a more premium case. KBDFans67 is Via compatible so you'll be able to remap keys or change the RGB via the firmware. You can remap keys with software for the Womier or Keychron but if you change computers you'll have to remap everything via software. If you remap via firmware, it stays regardless of which computer you use. The KBDFans67 will have more customization options. You can swap the case, find premade foam, and change the plate. You can't do that with the Keychron or a Womier keyboard. In short, if you're interested in customizing, get a more premium board like the KBDFans67. If you just want something that works and don't want to fiddle with it past keycaps and switches, Womier or Keychron will fit your needs just fine.
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Artelier posted:Thanks so much for the responses and I have hit the budgeting phase! New and hopefully final question for the moment: Do I need to lube/mod stabilizers on the KBD67? We can't answer that for you. It's a preference thing and there's no wrong way to go. IMO order your keyboard and parts. Put it together and see how you like it. If you're happy, great. If not, you can start modding.
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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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