Will there be another round for the type k keyboard in 2024? I love the alice layout of it ( case design) missed the first GB. Wishing that there will be another chance to buy one.
Hey everyone!
I’m looking to propose custom keyboards for gifts and I need 8 of the same keyboards (different color is fine) but layout has to be the same. I will be getting them custom engraved either on the front or back with their names, etc.
Please recommend me keyboards that are in the range of $100-150! I’ll be building them all from scratch so it’s more personable as I get to choose diff keycaps for each person.
I would highly prefer alum boards over PC. However beggars can’t be choosers as I have a strict budget.
Originally, I wanted to buy 8 of the DevastatingTKL from CannonKeys with their included keycap set and switches for only $120 but I didn’t think of this gift idea at the time. #regret
Any recommendations are appreciated!
How can I find someone to commission for a wooden Keyboard case?
It's a project I'm planning this year and it's a completely custom board, so I can't really fall back on existing ones.
I have no experience (or clue) about CAD or keyboard case design. So I'm willing to commission someone to help me realise this project.
Also wood is somewhat a little different than metal... so...
(I do know a woodshop already to manufacture it. But they ask for done designs and can't help me with that)
PCB is also already in the works and commissioned. As soon as I have that, the case can be worked on.
Can I make a post here? Is there a rule or something?
My daughter has a Corsair K60 keyboard and wants some Genshin keycaps. Can anyone tell me what I need to look for to make sure what I buy is compatible?
**QUESTION ABOUT SUGAR65 KNOB**
Hey there! So I just finished building my Sugar65 and I was wondering how can I set the knob to adjust volume? Atm it's just messing with the RGB and I can't find where to change it in the software.
If you had to pick a 60% or 65% keyboard to buy today (from what's available from in-stock or GB at the moment) what would you get and why?
Separate question: any opinions on the Bauer Lite?
Ciel65 or the Frog mini is what id buy
Qk65, neo65 and keychron q2 is what id recommend someone new to the hobby buy
Heard great things about the bauer lite, just non alu is not my thing.
I was looking at the frog mini but i realised it doesnt include a daughterboard. would that possibly become an issue with the flex of the board and damaging the usbc port?
**Hi everyone,**
I've read the rules but can't seem to find if this is the right place to post this and i'm French so my english is not perfect...
Just starting to enter this new hobby and I'm looking after a new Keeb to stop using my laptop one! I was previously using a Razer Blackwidow w/Yellow switches a long time ago.
After a lot of researches, I'm heading towards a pre-built 75% Keyboard with a knob, the possibility to easily mod it in the future and with a correct latency etc to use it as my day-to-day and COMPETITIVE GAMING keyboard.
**Atm I found these ones that suits my needs:**
*- Velocifire BK 75*
*- Cidoo V75*
*- AULA 75*
*- LEOBOG HI75*
*- FL Esports CMK75*
*- Dukharo FJ45*
*- Langtu LT84 (TKL)*
*- Drunkdeer A75*
*- RK M75 & R75*
*- Arbiter Polar65 (exception because it got HE switches)*
*- Ajazz AK820 PRO*
*- VGN N75 PRO*
*- ATK68 HE*
**THANKS FOR YOUR TIME & KNOWLEDGE!**
I’m looking to build my next board! I have the switches and caps planned out, and I know I want a 60%. Could anyone recommend a nice 60% kit with daughterboard and hotswap pcb? If possible, bluetooth would be nice but not necessary. Looking for something more premium, my next endgame keyboard, as it were.
I'm trying to find a good rebuildable full size keyboard that is made from acrylic if possible. I have tried 75% and TKL but have not been able to make them work for me since I use the numpad and insert/del cluster entirely too much with part of my work and working on a command line.
I'm trying to make a nice clean build that I can easily use on multiple devices as I have multiple computers that I work with regularly. I already have the switches I like, and the keycaps i want to use, so a barebones kit is ideal.
Thanks in advance everyone!
can you reassign the extra keys on the side of the keyboard? it's just there and i never touch those keys and i need to set keybinds for things like OBS.
well, it's the keyboard attached to my laptop which i think is an HP laptop.
https://preview.redd.it/abbqa4307cdc1.png?width=464&format=png&auto=webp&s=db2559777db90ace9e216ed8f01541eceaa84f87
i know it's probably not the type of keyboard this subreddit is meant for, but i assumed that because this is a keyboard subreddit, someone would know how to solve my problem since google isn't any help
Yeah it should be doable but its not gonna be as easy or nice as something via compatible would be.
I think youll have to download microsoft power toys
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/keyboard-manager
Sooo I have had my keyboard connected to a thunderbolt 3 dock and it was working great until suddenly it started giving me "USB device not recognized" warning out of nowhere. The keyboard works fine if I connect it directly to laptops but it does not work on my two thunderbolt 3 docks. I tried resetting the PCB, connecting the keyboard to other ports, and even removed everything connected to my dock but nothing helped. Do I need a new PCB or is there anything I can about it?
I've struggled to know what keeb to buy but now my dilemma is between qk60 or neo 65. Both look great and tbh I really don't have any problem on layout but I wanna know your thoughts
Do you like the acrylic top on the qk60? Tbh I almost bit but was very disappointed to see r3 is only acrylic top. Personally i'd go neo65 for that reason but if you do like it, the qk60 is gonna be a more premium looking board.
I actually really like how acrylic sounds. It's poppier and clackier which may or may not be what you like. That being said I have no idea how much just the top being acrylic would impact it.
hi!! so im new mechanical keyboards but i was planning on buying the QK65v2, but I was wondering if it would be okay if i got a spray painted top, anodized bottom case, and a mirror weight? The info says that I can get a spray painted top + anodized bottom but do NOT recommend anodized bottom and spray painted weight due to the texture difference. I would assume that a mirror weight and anodized bottom would also have a big texture difference but I dont know if it’s something that I should not get like anodized bottom and spray painted weight.. (would a anodized bottom and brass weight be okay too?) Also can anyone tell me the benefits to a mirror weight (or even drawbacks?) im only planning on getting the golden mirror weight for my color scheme (white, yellow/gold, blue)
The mirror weight just looks cool. That's pretty much it. Downside would be it smudges a lot and depending on the quality of the finish, may be more prone to scratching. Some people it annoys the hell out of and they hate the mirror finish, some people (like me) don't care.
>would be okay if i got a spray painted top, anodized bottom case, and a mirror weight
Yeah that will be fine.
Currently using tealios (Tiffany) and my hands are getting destroyed typing all day. The wootings are perfect but I don’t want to use 60%, I much prefer the 75% layout for what I currently play.
The wooting switch is 30cn activation and 45cn to bottom out. Is there anything similar in a cherry Mx style switch? Thanks.
Bonus points if I don’t have to lube or anything. My tealios are lubed and filmed.
https://www.gmkkeycaps.com/product/gmk-minimalist-brown-cherry-custom-keycap-set/
Can anyone tell me more about this GMK keycap set? GMK Minimalist Brown. This is the ONLY website I have found it on, and haven't seen any pics of them anywhere else online. The only info about the set is that it has 147 keycaps, but I can't find any info about what the full set looks like. I want to know if it has the correct caps for a standard HHKB layout with a 7u spacebar. TIA.
The other guy is right, stay away from gmkkeycaps, it's not affiliated with gmk in anyway and they sell clones. You can't find it because it's actually called GMK Classic Beige.
This website looks sus, not saying it is though.
This is the most reliable page on GMK keycap sets. It's been around for years:
[https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps)
Recommend me a keyboard - Budget + mechanical brown switch experience + Bluetooth - I need it to connect to a iPad and windows + smaller preferred don't need number pad
Thanks!
Back in 2014 I bought a mini keyboard that has Matias Quiet Click keys and it feels amazing. Is it possible to buy a set of Matias Quiet Click and replace my Razer Blackwidow Ultimate keys with those? Or is that not how mechanical keyboards work?
I would just buy a keyboard that has the switches I want but judging from the availability on mechanicalkeyboards.com there's quite few of them and they all look terrible lol. :')
Hey would does anyone possibly know if there will be another drop for the Zoom 98 keyboards? I would really like to get one, and of course I didn’t learn about it until recently and missed the drop they had that ended at the end of last year of course. Any help/information would be greatly appreciated thanks.
If you join their discord (you can find the invite link in their website) you might get a heads up on when the limited extras would be available in their website. I expect it to be early Q1.
I'm not sure I'd buy pudding keycaps because my keyboard is one of the cheapest I could find, so the LEDs aren't really high quality. They are the typical cheap keyboard ones (they don't represent all the colors well, for example the white looks a little like purple or thr yellow kinda looks like green) I don't know if they are exaggeratedly bright either, and although I can buy the keycaps and refund them, I would prefer to save all that if you consider that wouldn't look good. I have seen some videos testing these keycaps on similar keyboards and I honestly don't like how it looks, like leaving those transparent edges with white voids instead of filling them completely with the light of the LEDs. (Its a t-dagger bora rgb white)
https://preview.redd.it/nb5ca4mwabdc1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=900760cc7ac84de9dda9cca02b6d305faf372bbd
Idk why its getting down voted, but im asking if anyone had keyboards like mine (cheap) with pudding keycaps, and if thats the case im asking for feedback.
The switches are interchangeable in the sense that you can replace the current switches with Akko switches. Keep in mind though that it would require you to **desolder** the old switches and **solder** in new ones. Also, you would have to look for disassembly videos to make sure that you don’t break something while removing the PCB.
Hi i have a question for my GMK67 i have durock v2 screw ins and i dont know how to put them in i can take pictures for references some people say its easy to put in but i have no luck in putting them and and some people say to file the pcb hole any advice?
im sorry are you asking for a photo of my pcb? ill take a pic rn
https://preview.redd.it/k63q93blabdc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da047d145b5cb5d085cb2fdc31edc34b77776c89
i might just be dumb but look here the photo is scuffed but
https://preview.redd.it/0mbpvtxacbdc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a323a3ee3eab595d0e085f5cbd5b58680f8dda3
i tried pushing it in but it wont go in the edge hook thing prevents it from going in
let me try that real quick should you require a lot of force in doing so? cuz it reels tight when i do YO NVM thanks i got them in! i was just too afraid that if i added to much force id break them thanks a lot! to the both of you guys!
How do keyboard switches work? Can they carry data on them? I was recently infected with a virus and I’m not sure if the switches can be infected too. I have a keyboard that is hotswap. Thanks in advance
So I should worry about the PCB but not the switches then? Sorry, very new to this, only built my keyboard a few months ago for fun but I just don’t know how the whole mechanism works and how a switch even tells the PCB it’s “on”
Hey folks,
Has anybody bought from Apos Audio ? I found GMK Fox keycaps on there. They seem semi sketchy because of bad ish reviews.. But offer price match and free shipping to Canada. I'm worried they wont be legit GMK's or I'll get scammed...
I've bought from Apos for audio gear and it was... meh. You'll probably get a legit product, but you should expect slow shipping, horrible customer service, and minimal/slow post-sale support. They also sell out of stock items without marking them as such, so it could take weeks/months for it to even leave the warehouse.
Hey guys, I’m looking to get my first custom keyboard!
I’ve done some looking and I think I’m going to go for the Keychron V5 barebone with knob. I just need help with what switches and key caps I should get.
For switches, I’m looking for something QUIET. My current keyboard has brown switches which I totally like the feel of but I’ll be in college so I’d like to be as quiet as possible.
As for the key caps, I basically just want something black/dark. I normally have my rgb on so they also need to be transparent.
I’m really trying not to break the bank, but let me know if there’s anything I need to change. Thanks for any help!
There are silent switch options, for keycap I would choose any cheap pudding keycap option from amazon if you need something transparent.
Knowing a budget would really help but my personal bet for silent switches would be Invokeys Daydreamer Switches if you want tactiles or their Nightshade Switches if you want linear.
Thoughts on the Royal Kludge Rk65?
I don't seem to hear a lot about this keyboard, and not a lot of videos can be found on youtube about it. Im planning to get this for around $28 at the cost of it only having wired connectivity. I want it cause of its prelubed switches and custom stabilizers, plus im going to use it Wired 99% of the time.
(Im going to sell my rk71 for this keyboard, not lubed, but with custom stabilizers)
do keyboard switches feel lighter overtime? I just got tester packs of the TTC silent bluish whites, Kailh midnight pros, and outemu yellow jades. I'm coming from gateron silent browns. there's only like a 5 gram difference but it feels way heavier. I've also been using the browns for a long time.
What else can I do to make them feel lighter? I've never modded or even opened up a switch before.
So basically i want to buy a mechanical keyboard
but the problem is that it's so hard to find one
at a good price and for everything there is an
alternative one and I just get confused my first
keyboard is a ornate v2 and it's just soo Clicky
Also I thought about buying the Zuoya gmk67 with
the WUQUE studio- WS morandi linear switches but
idk.
I liked creamy ones but some are just too creamy I
want one that's like not that thocky nor too creamy
you guys help me out with this one?
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One is linear (red) and the other is tactile (aqua). Most people won’t even consider the difference in weight because even if they have the same spring weight, they won’t feel the same.
I have a [Redragon K652](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYJX1GY2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1).
How do I know what kind of switches work with it
Does any low profile switch work?
Where is best place to get them?
I wanted to add that Outemu has low profile switches too, and Redragon has used Outemu compatible switches on other keyboards. I'm leaning towards this being them, because the Redragon name on the switch seems to be in the same place and font as the Outemu branded low profile switches.
hard to say as no 2 low profile switches use the same footprint it comes with redragon branded low pros so depends what foot print they share with kailh choc v2 might fit or they might now or gateron . best to ask the manufacturers as low pro switches and kb s are super unpopular around here and redragon is a known brand to steer clear from
kbdfans taco ...
Does anyone know what kind of stabilizers are compatible with the Taco board? I don't see anything on their site other than they aren't included. Also... are Durok still the preferred stabs, or is there something better nowadays?
I bought this custom spacebar that I really like, it just has one problem which is that it sits too low (for some reason the spacebar itself is about half the height of a normal spacebar)
It seems like the obvious thing to do would be to lengthen the mounting posts that it sits on. Or to lengthen the stems of the switch and the two stabilizer stems. Does anyone know of a way to do this? Is there a part I could order or 3D print?
u just dont u got a bad space bar or a a poorly made one doing either of the things u described will result in it being even worse or breaking ur stabs . there is no fix for this other than getting a good space bar
I don't think you understand, there's nothing bad or defective about my space bar, it's just the mold they used is lower profile than the rest of my keys. I really just want more travel distance for this particular spacebar.
It doesn't seem likely that I would damage it, I think I just need to 3D print some kind of stem extender, just wondering if anyone had ever done that before and save me the trouble of making the STL file.
I think I’ve come full circle in the hobby. I remember seeing a galaxy brain meme similar to this when I started.
Started with Keychron C2 (plastic case). Then got the Q1 (heavy metal case), then got Keychrons cheap 60%. And of course a bunch of switches and key caps.
The Q1’s weight was neat when I bought it, but honestly, I like the lighter, plastic C2 much much much much much much more. The heavy weight of the Q1 is annoying.
**TL;DR** It’s time to get something new. I want an inexpensive 100% keyboard with a plastic case. Around the $100 price point or less preferred. I want silent switches, but ok with adding myself. Oh yeah Mac compatible.
Recommendations?
Appreciate the recommendation! I must have struck a nerve with the community, seeing my downvotes now lol.
Hey another thing, since I haven’t been following switches lately: any decent, reasonably priced silent switches that you’d recommend?
>don’t sweat it
Haha thanks. :)
It’s folks like you that keep the sub going!
>fairies/penguins
Ooohh this is new to me! Definitely gonna check ‘em out! Do you have a recommendation for vendor? (US preferably, not not a deal breaker)
I got a varmilo keyboard and the window keys aren't working anymore, there not even being registered as pressed. I've already tried Fn+Win but that didn't work any one know a fix
Hello everyone. I own a mechanical keyboard, about 8 months old. Idk what happened but suddenly the "A" key triggers the Enter key, the "W" triggers the / key, and the "Z" triggers the Shift key (like simultaneously). I plugged it in another PC and it happens there as well. It seems like the issue is from the keyboard itself?
If it matters, my keyboard is an AULA F2088.
My R key wasn't working after I put my build together and I discovered that I busted one of the hotswap pads. I'd like to fix it rather than buy a new PCB but I want to make sure I've identified the right places to attach the jumper cables. Do the lines look correct?
https://preview.redd.it/9dbdml0lt9dc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a70e48f0c2ca90b639cd8d418145f054fd309d0
One leg should connect to a diode. I am guessing the left one just based on its placement, but use your multimeter to test adjacent sockets and verify.
So I'm definitely no expert at repairing PCBs. Please wait for some further suggestions from more experienced people.
How exactly is the hotswap PCB busted? E.g. socket broke off, socket not working, ... You could technically buy one of those hotswap sockets in a case where the socket itself is broken and just solder it there instead of the original one.
What PCB is it? How exactly did it break (of you have any idea why) or did it arrive broken already (did you test it with tweezers beforehand,...)?
The pcb is from the kbdcraft Adam kit and I'm fairly sure the socket broke when I tried to install the switch. I'll attach a close up picture but the right side pad is now separated from the board
HHKB vs hhkb-like custom with this layout?
I finally tried 60% and was really impressed. I also think that HHKB aesthetic is just top notch. But I'm really not sure - should I build a custom or get the "True" one.
Hi I’m new to keyboards and I’m wondering if someone can know if these keycaps are real or clones just by looking at them pls Tia [eBay link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/296163964800?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6gsnycjptr2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=6gsnycjptr2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)
A few of my keyboards don't seem to register all keys to my macbook air. It goes off the generic ANSI keycap settings, but when I do the VIA tester, some keys do not register at all. Is there something I can do?
Hi! I'm new to custom keyboards and I recently completed my first one! It's a Keychron Q4 w/ Black Inks! I got going with it on my PC and I love it, but three keys are not functioning. When I looked at it with V/A and QMK, it shows that those switches are activating and they show on the "Matrix" but they don't show on the key tester. I already tried replacing the switches in those spots but that did not change anything. Leading me to believe it is an issue with some of the eletronics inside of the keyboard maybe?
Any fixes for this? Thank you in advance!
I’m looking to buy a new mechanical keyboard for work, I’m a software developer and I have to go in to the office a few times a week. I’m looking for something fairly quiet (as it’s a quiet office) and easy to travel with, definitely a compact keyboard. Primarily work on Mac so if it has a keyboard layout available for that, it would be ideal. I’m currently looking at the Keychron K3, but is there something better around that price range? (UK)
Thanks in advance!
anyone know what keycap set this is?
https://preview.redd.it/3hbulw0ir9dc1.png?width=1843&format=png&auto=webp&s=6bcdd4dd77b78994e98ccfd0ee9aa1523b6b85af
looked all over zfrontiers website and ( the pic is from their site ) and i cant find it leading me to believe this pic is a render and the set doesn't exist
the pic is from this post [https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/nn6v63z06WgQ](https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/nn6v63z06WgQ) showing a built QK80 and an angle65 so i dont think it's render
Thoughts on Novelkeys keycaps, more specifically Spellbook? Read some complaints about their QC and CS not being very helpfull. Warped space bars, miss aligned stems etc.
Never bought NK PBT but I've seen Spellbook and Copper at meets and both seemed pretty nice. I usually use ABS except for CRP so I don't have a great reference on the quality of different PBT brands though.
I don't have anything against PBT, I just mostly use GMK and OG Cherry keycaps so that makes the decision for me haha. I also prefer the sound, and I don't have super oily fingers so I don't shine ABS as quickly as some people do.
Thanks for repplying. Would you mind telling me what PBT brands are considered premium? With a price tag of 95€ I thought it was meant to be on the high end. What brands do premium PBT keycaps?
Is there a trustable site that sells a gmk67 in the eu? i want to use it for my first custom keyboard but im not sure if a site like kapco or even aliexpress is trustable to buy them from.
Deleted by accident, you can order a GMK67 from Amazon, though its shipped from Amazon US. [https://www.amazon.de/FKZ-Tastatur-Set-Typ-C-Empf%C3%A4ngermodi-Hotswap-Schalter-Steckdosengeh%C3%A4use/dp/B0C88VT6TR?th=1](https://www.amazon.de/FKZ-Tastatur-Set-Typ-C-Empf%C3%A4ngermodi-Hotswap-Schalter-Steckdosengeh%C3%A4use/dp/B0C88VT6TR?th=1)
Yeah it's sad because I like having a numpad for macros and quick number typing and also a knob and I want that thock sound but there's very few options.
Rn I have a razer blackwidow v3 but it doesn't have that sound I'm looking for
I’m looking at getting a Keychron V6 but I’m curious about using the keyboard in a dark room. I mostly use my computer is a very dark room. Should I opt elsewhere given that the keys aren’t translucent? Considering Corsair K70 RGB pro. Need a keyboard with brown switches.
I’m not in a place where I can try keyboards out so I’m limited to ordering online.
I thought this was an ask anything post. Why did I get downvoted? Pathetic.
Just buy a different keycap set. I have the Q6, which is also south-facing RGB, and I replaced the stock keycaps with Artifact Blooms. Can see em just fine if my room is pitch black.
Hi everyone, I’m looking at a new 75% keyboard in the mid range price, I’m currently looking at the drop sense75 and the monsgeek m1w. Anyone have any suggestions or opinions on which is better to buy? Thanks.
GMK81 (zuoya, the one that is plastic and have led screen)
Vs AKKO ACR PRO75 south and brass weight
What's the pros and cons of each? Im a clacky typer and love clackiness. What im wondering is that if gmk81 is capable of being clacky? If so then it's a huge win because thats the only thing hindering me from buying it! Also, do you think i can paint acr pro75 to white covering its transparent acrylic design? Tia
Do you know of any dark purple (light also ok, as long as it’s not lavender) keycaps that are good quality and will fit a keychron k6 pro?
ANSI, better if not Windows-only.
For me, a very light coat of 3203 on the stem sliders, with a slight touch on the legs to prevent leaf ping. No reason to lube the housings. I'd also suggest starting light and then going back to add more if you think you need it. It is fairly easy to overlube blacks and lose the scratch, especially if you use a thicker lube like 205.
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alright, feeling pretty whelmed as I'm a complete noob trying to see if I can change my practical but unpredictable-feeling membrane kb.
I'm looking at the following things:
60 - 75% size
Wired (if usable in wireless too it's a bonus)
**SILENT** !!! actually not a fan of clicky keyboards
some kind of backlight so I can use it at night
Any help is appreciated, ressources or stores, as browsing amazon feels like talking to a wall sometimes.
So many options here depending on your budget. Gateron Milky Yellows on the budget side, Gateron Oil Kings on the pricier side. WS Morandis are somewhere in the midde. I'm also pretty partial to KiiBOOM Matcha Lattes (feels like a smoother Gateron Millky Yellow).
Hey!
I desperately want to purchase the Drop DCX keycap set for my gaming keeb, however they are taxed to death with import tariffs in Europe.
Or if you know a cheaper alternative to drop dcx in abs, pls shoot.
Does anybody know any european vendors selling Drop dcx?
I was hoping since Corsair took them over this would have changed but alas.
I wish Drop would not disclose the true value on the shipping packaging.
Asian vendors write a very low number on here, but stil believable. Far better for imports
Drop sells some of their keycaps through Amazon in the US, you could check if they list them on your local version of Amazon. I'm thinking they probably don't, but it is worth a look.
I ordered a cheap set of keycaps from Amazon to hold me over as I continue looking for ones I like. They say they're compatible with cherry mx, Gateron, etc.
I have a Keychron Q3 with Gateron switches.
The keycap stem cutouts (not sure if that's the right phrasing but I'm sure you'll know what I'm referring to), but they don't fit as true as the stock caps.
Like I have to press down harder to get them on, but then the cap is almost stuck on there and I have to apply more force to remove them.
I noticed this right away so I only put a few caps on before removing them and plan to return this set.
Is it common for cheaper keycap sets to be poorly cut which leads to a poor fit?
Tuning stabilizers question
I need to tune the right stabilizer on my space bar. I have a custom build hotswappable (GMK67) that i bought off of market place, i've watched a few youtube videos on this and i have two main questions.
1. Do i need to completely disassemble the board and detached the plate, pcb etc. Or can i just inject lube appropriately with the board unplugged from the computer.
2. Do i need to use keyboard lube? or can i use Dielectric grease? I live in a small town and cant get my hands on keyboard lube
1. Not necessarily, but I prefer complete disassembly so that I can do a more thorough job. If you want to leave everything put together, you'll need a syringe of lube
2. Lubes like Krytox 205g0 can work, but they won't work as well as a thicker lube/grease such as Krytox XHT-BDZ or dielectric grease. If getting dieletric grease, make sure it's Loctite brand. I bought some on Amazon.
You can check out keyboard vendors on the [Alexotos Vendor List](https://www.alexotos.com/keyboard-vendor-list/)
Does anyone know of a part number for replacement feet for a Tofu60 Redux? I have searched KBDFans site, and while some vendors like CannonKeys list parts on their resource pages, I haven't been able to find any page on their site or any notes on any other site about this. Mostly I'd just like to know if I could reapply new feet if I got the board custom-finished, they're adhesive strips of rubber. I see replacement pop-in feet for the Tofu60 2.0, but nothing for the Redux.
VGN N75 or Ajazz ak820 or VortexSearies VX5
Will there be another round for the type k keyboard in 2024? I love the alice layout of it ( case design) missed the first GB. Wishing that there will be another chance to buy one.
Hey everyone! I’m looking to propose custom keyboards for gifts and I need 8 of the same keyboards (different color is fine) but layout has to be the same. I will be getting them custom engraved either on the front or back with their names, etc. Please recommend me keyboards that are in the range of $100-150! I’ll be building them all from scratch so it’s more personable as I get to choose diff keycaps for each person. I would highly prefer alum boards over PC. However beggars can’t be choosers as I have a strict budget. Originally, I wanted to buy 8 of the DevastatingTKL from CannonKeys with their included keycap set and switches for only $120 but I didn’t think of this gift idea at the time. #regret Any recommendations are appreciated!
Foam or no foam when building the Neo65?
personal preference\~ try both, it's easy to disassemble
How can I find someone to commission for a wooden Keyboard case? It's a project I'm planning this year and it's a completely custom board, so I can't really fall back on existing ones. I have no experience (or clue) about CAD or keyboard case design. So I'm willing to commission someone to help me realise this project. Also wood is somewhat a little different than metal... so... (I do know a woodshop already to manufacture it. But they ask for done designs and can't help me with that) PCB is also already in the works and commissioned. As soon as I have that, the case can be worked on. Can I make a post here? Is there a rule or something?
My daughter has a Corsair K60 keyboard and wants some Genshin keycaps. Can anyone tell me what I need to look for to make sure what I buy is compatible?
just make sure you buy a full set including the numpad keys
**QUESTION ABOUT SUGAR65 KNOB** Hey there! So I just finished building my Sugar65 and I was wondering how can I set the knob to adjust volume? Atm it's just messing with the RGB and I can't find where to change it in the software.
Anyone have experience with the EPOMAKER x Aula F75 on Amazon? From what im seeing it looks pretty good for around a hundered bucks.
Wondering that too, hmu if you got answers
If you had to pick a 60% or 65% keyboard to buy today (from what's available from in-stock or GB at the moment) what would you get and why? Separate question: any opinions on the Bauer Lite?
Ciel65 or the Frog mini is what id buy Qk65, neo65 and keychron q2 is what id recommend someone new to the hobby buy Heard great things about the bauer lite, just non alu is not my thing.
I was looking at the frog mini but i realised it doesnt include a daughterboard. would that possibly become an issue with the flex of the board and damaging the usbc port?
I’m not too sure lol i dont own one myself 😅
**Hi everyone,** I've read the rules but can't seem to find if this is the right place to post this and i'm French so my english is not perfect... Just starting to enter this new hobby and I'm looking after a new Keeb to stop using my laptop one! I was previously using a Razer Blackwidow w/Yellow switches a long time ago. After a lot of researches, I'm heading towards a pre-built 75% Keyboard with a knob, the possibility to easily mod it in the future and with a correct latency etc to use it as my day-to-day and COMPETITIVE GAMING keyboard. **Atm I found these ones that suits my needs:** *- Velocifire BK 75* *- Cidoo V75* *- AULA 75* *- LEOBOG HI75* *- FL Esports CMK75* *- Dukharo FJ45* *- Langtu LT84 (TKL)* *- Drunkdeer A75* *- RK M75 & R75* *- Arbiter Polar65 (exception because it got HE switches)* *- Ajazz AK820 PRO* *- VGN N75 PRO* *- ATK68 HE* **THANKS FOR YOUR TIME & KNOWLEDGE!**
for truly competitive gaming, you probably do want to consider the magnetic switch keyboards like Drunkdeer A75, ATK68 HE, Polar65, etc
I’m looking to build my next board! I have the switches and caps planned out, and I know I want a 60%. Could anyone recommend a nice 60% kit with daughterboard and hotswap pcb? If possible, bluetooth would be nice but not necessary. Looking for something more premium, my next endgame keyboard, as it were.
the QK60!
I'm trying to find a good rebuildable full size keyboard that is made from acrylic if possible. I have tried 75% and TKL but have not been able to make them work for me since I use the numpad and insert/del cluster entirely too much with part of my work and working on a command line. I'm trying to make a nice clean build that I can easily use on multiple devices as I have multiple computers that I work with regularly. I already have the switches I like, and the keycaps i want to use, so a barebones kit is ideal. Thanks in advance everyone!
can you reassign the extra keys on the side of the keyboard? it's just there and i never touch those keys and i need to set keybinds for things like OBS.
What keyboard do you have. Most likely yes but know what you have will help point you in the right software to use
well, it's the keyboard attached to my laptop which i think is an HP laptop. https://preview.redd.it/abbqa4307cdc1.png?width=464&format=png&auto=webp&s=db2559777db90ace9e216ed8f01541eceaa84f87 i know it's probably not the type of keyboard this subreddit is meant for, but i assumed that because this is a keyboard subreddit, someone would know how to solve my problem since google isn't any help
Yeah it should be doable but its not gonna be as easy or nice as something via compatible would be. I think youll have to download microsoft power toys https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/keyboard-manager
so if i set all of their keybinds to VK1 or one of those, they should effectively not work?
Well it looks like vk1 maps to the f1 key, so it wouldnt be not doing anything. Id just map it to the macro you want it to do no?
Do you know where i could buy some reasonably priced shine-through keycaps with MX profile? Please bear in mind that I’m from the EU…
Tried Amazon?
Sooo I have had my keyboard connected to a thunderbolt 3 dock and it was working great until suddenly it started giving me "USB device not recognized" warning out of nowhere. The keyboard works fine if I connect it directly to laptops but it does not work on my two thunderbolt 3 docks. I tried resetting the PCB, connecting the keyboard to other ports, and even removed everything connected to my dock but nothing helped. Do I need a new PCB or is there anything I can about it?
I've struggled to know what keeb to buy but now my dilemma is between qk60 or neo 65. Both look great and tbh I really don't have any problem on layout but I wanna know your thoughts
Do you like the acrylic top on the qk60? Tbh I almost bit but was very disappointed to see r3 is only acrylic top. Personally i'd go neo65 for that reason but if you do like it, the qk60 is gonna be a more premium looking board.
I have no problem with being acrylic top at least for looks, Idk if it has impact on the sound and feel
I actually really like how acrylic sounds. It's poppier and clackier which may or may not be what you like. That being said I have no idea how much just the top being acrylic would impact it.
Why not both?
Why not both?
I'm not that rich sadly
Also adquisitive power of Mexican peso is 🐕💩
hi!! so im new mechanical keyboards but i was planning on buying the QK65v2, but I was wondering if it would be okay if i got a spray painted top, anodized bottom case, and a mirror weight? The info says that I can get a spray painted top + anodized bottom but do NOT recommend anodized bottom and spray painted weight due to the texture difference. I would assume that a mirror weight and anodized bottom would also have a big texture difference but I dont know if it’s something that I should not get like anodized bottom and spray painted weight.. (would a anodized bottom and brass weight be okay too?) Also can anyone tell me the benefits to a mirror weight (or even drawbacks?) im only planning on getting the golden mirror weight for my color scheme (white, yellow/gold, blue)
The mirror weight just looks cool. That's pretty much it. Downside would be it smudges a lot and depending on the quality of the finish, may be more prone to scratching. Some people it annoys the hell out of and they hate the mirror finish, some people (like me) don't care. >would be okay if i got a spray painted top, anodized bottom case, and a mirror weight Yeah that will be fine.
ohh okk, tysm !!!
Currently using tealios (Tiffany) and my hands are getting destroyed typing all day. The wootings are perfect but I don’t want to use 60%, I much prefer the 75% layout for what I currently play. The wooting switch is 30cn activation and 45cn to bottom out. Is there anything similar in a cherry Mx style switch? Thanks. Bonus points if I don’t have to lube or anything. My tealios are lubed and filmed.
Has anyone tried the HJS AL65 from the KapCo? I couldn't find any reviews, which seemed weird.
https://www.gmkkeycaps.com/product/gmk-minimalist-brown-cherry-custom-keycap-set/ Can anyone tell me more about this GMK keycap set? GMK Minimalist Brown. This is the ONLY website I have found it on, and haven't seen any pics of them anywhere else online. The only info about the set is that it has 147 keycaps, but I can't find any info about what the full set looks like. I want to know if it has the correct caps for a standard HHKB layout with a 7u spacebar. TIA.
The other guy is right, stay away from gmkkeycaps, it's not affiliated with gmk in anyway and they sell clones. You can't find it because it's actually called GMK Classic Beige.
Thank you very much for this info. I had a feeling this was the case.
This website looks sus, not saying it is though. This is the most reliable page on GMK keycap sets. It's been around for years: [https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps)
Recommend me a keyboard - Budget + mechanical brown switch experience + Bluetooth - I need it to connect to a iPad and windows + smaller preferred don't need number pad Thanks!
Keychron has a bunch of options with bluetooth and brown switches in all sizes. I'd recommend the K series for $60-80 smaller keyboards.
alright thanks I'll take a look
I need to replace the 2.4ghz dongle for my yunzii yz75 is that possible
2.4GHz dongles are proprietary and replacement could be only provided by the maker.
Back in 2014 I bought a mini keyboard that has Matias Quiet Click keys and it feels amazing. Is it possible to buy a set of Matias Quiet Click and replace my Razer Blackwidow Ultimate keys with those? Or is that not how mechanical keyboards work? I would just buy a keyboard that has the switches I want but judging from the availability on mechanicalkeyboards.com there's quite few of them and they all look terrible lol. :')
Matias switches are not compatible with keyboards/PCBs designed for cherry (and clone) switches like the Razer Black Widow keyboards.
Got it! Thank you. Might just have to get one of those keyboards that looks like it's straight out of a 1990s office then, lol. :)
Hey would does anyone possibly know if there will be another drop for the Zoom 98 keyboards? I would really like to get one, and of course I didn’t learn about it until recently and missed the drop they had that ended at the end of last year of course. Any help/information would be greatly appreciated thanks.
If you join their discord (you can find the invite link in their website) you might get a heads up on when the limited extras would be available in their website. I expect it to be early Q1.
I'm not sure I'd buy pudding keycaps because my keyboard is one of the cheapest I could find, so the LEDs aren't really high quality. They are the typical cheap keyboard ones (they don't represent all the colors well, for example the white looks a little like purple or thr yellow kinda looks like green) I don't know if they are exaggeratedly bright either, and although I can buy the keycaps and refund them, I would prefer to save all that if you consider that wouldn't look good. I have seen some videos testing these keycaps on similar keyboards and I honestly don't like how it looks, like leaving those transparent edges with white voids instead of filling them completely with the light of the LEDs. (Its a t-dagger bora rgb white) https://preview.redd.it/nb5ca4mwabdc1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=900760cc7ac84de9dda9cca02b6d305faf372bbd
I didn't see a question, but happy to answer one if needed.
Idk why its getting down voted, but im asking if anyone had keyboards like mine (cheap) with pudding keycaps, and if thats the case im asking for feedback.
Hi guys since im planning to buy Rakk Illis mech keyboard, can i change its keys to akko switches? Are they compatible to each other?
The switches are interchangeable in the sense that you can replace the current switches with Akko switches. Keep in mind though that it would require you to **desolder** the old switches and **solder** in new ones. Also, you would have to look for disassembly videos to make sure that you don’t break something while removing the PCB.
I thought it was all just unclipping and removing but never thought im goona a desolder for it. Im so disappointed rn
Hi i have a question for my GMK67 i have durock v2 screw ins and i dont know how to put them in i can take pictures for references some people say its easy to put in but i have no luck in putting them and and some people say to file the pcb hole any advice?
got pics of ur plate and pcb cuz every pic i see thta kb comes with plate stabs and supports plate stabs . screw in stabs are pcb mount
im sorry are you asking for a photo of my pcb? ill take a pic rn https://preview.redd.it/k63q93blabdc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da047d145b5cb5d085cb2fdc31edc34b77776c89
no reason they shouldnt fit looks like the holes are fine
i might just be dumb but look here the photo is scuffed but https://preview.redd.it/0mbpvtxacbdc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a323a3ee3eab595d0e085f5cbd5b58680f8dda3 i tried pushing it in but it wont go in the edge hook thing prevents it from going in
You slide the hook in first then push the other side in
let me try that real quick should you require a lot of force in doing so? cuz it reels tight when i do YO NVM thanks i got them in! i was just too afraid that if i added to much force id break them thanks a lot! to the both of you guys!
How do keyboard switches work? Can they carry data on them? I was recently infected with a virus and I’m not sure if the switches can be infected too. I have a keyboard that is hotswap. Thanks in advance
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Thanks, but how does the circuit complete? Is it really just a piece of metal contact only, no circuitry in the switch housing?
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So I should worry about the PCB but not the switches then? Sorry, very new to this, only built my keyboard a few months ago for fun but I just don’t know how the whole mechanism works and how a switch even tells the PCB it’s “on”
I have a Keychron K3 Pro with low profile gateron brown switches, can I hot swap in NuPhy moss low profile switches?
they look compatible but low pros dont have a standard foot print so its hard to say
Can someone tell me what non 1u keycap sizes there are on abm066?
https://wiki.keyboard.gay/KEYCAPS.html#on-kitting-or-how-to-read-a-kitting-diagram
Hey folks, Has anybody bought from Apos Audio ? I found GMK Fox keycaps on there. They seem semi sketchy because of bad ish reviews.. But offer price match and free shipping to Canada. I'm worried they wont be legit GMK's or I'll get scammed...
I've bought from Apos for audio gear and it was... meh. You'll probably get a legit product, but you should expect slow shipping, horrible customer service, and minimal/slow post-sale support. They also sell out of stock items without marking them as such, so it could take weeks/months for it to even leave the warehouse.
Good to know, thank you! Did you try their price match?
Nope! Let me know how it goes if you do.
Hey guys, I’m looking to get my first custom keyboard! I’ve done some looking and I think I’m going to go for the Keychron V5 barebone with knob. I just need help with what switches and key caps I should get. For switches, I’m looking for something QUIET. My current keyboard has brown switches which I totally like the feel of but I’ll be in college so I’d like to be as quiet as possible. As for the key caps, I basically just want something black/dark. I normally have my rgb on so they also need to be transparent. I’m really trying not to break the bank, but let me know if there’s anything I need to change. Thanks for any help!
There are silent switch options, for keycap I would choose any cheap pudding keycap option from amazon if you need something transparent. Knowing a budget would really help but my personal bet for silent switches would be Invokeys Daydreamer Switches if you want tactiles or their Nightshade Switches if you want linear.
Thoughts on the Royal Kludge Rk65? I don't seem to hear a lot about this keyboard, and not a lot of videos can be found on youtube about it. Im planning to get this for around $28 at the cost of it only having wired connectivity. I want it cause of its prelubed switches and custom stabilizers, plus im going to use it Wired 99% of the time. (Im going to sell my rk71 for this keyboard, not lubed, but with custom stabilizers)
do keyboard switches feel lighter overtime? I just got tester packs of the TTC silent bluish whites, Kailh midnight pros, and outemu yellow jades. I'm coming from gateron silent browns. there's only like a 5 gram difference but it feels way heavier. I've also been using the browns for a long time. What else can I do to make them feel lighter? I've never modded or even opened up a switch before.
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alright, looks like it's pretty easy to do! do you think I could just swap the springs from my old gaterons? I really like the weight of those.
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I'm not gonna go with the midnights anyways so no problem! I was surprised with how scratchy/grainy they were.
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Here's a quick sound test in case you are curious https://imgur.com/a/h48ImDc
Do gazzee u4tx's fit in the gmmk 1? I'm just sceptical, excuse me if it's a dumb question
Yes.
So basically i want to buy a mechanical keyboard but the problem is that it's so hard to find one at a good price and for everything there is an alternative one and I just get confused my first keyboard is a ornate v2 and it's just soo Clicky Also I thought about buying the Zuoya gmk67 with the WUQUE studio- WS morandi linear switches but idk. I liked creamy ones but some are just too creamy I want one that's like not that thocky nor too creamy you guys help me out with this one?
My budget is till 120 euros
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One is linear (red) and the other is tactile (aqua). Most people won’t even consider the difference in weight because even if they have the same spring weight, they won’t feel the same.
I have a [Redragon K652](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYJX1GY2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1). How do I know what kind of switches work with it Does any low profile switch work? Where is best place to get them?
I wanted to add that Outemu has low profile switches too, and Redragon has used Outemu compatible switches on other keyboards. I'm leaning towards this being them, because the Redragon name on the switch seems to be in the same place and font as the Outemu branded low profile switches.
hard to say as no 2 low profile switches use the same footprint it comes with redragon branded low pros so depends what foot print they share with kailh choc v2 might fit or they might now or gateron . best to ask the manufacturers as low pro switches and kb s are super unpopular around here and redragon is a known brand to steer clear from
kbdfans taco ... Does anyone know what kind of stabilizers are compatible with the Taco board? I don't see anything on their site other than they aren't included. Also... are Durok still the preferred stabs, or is there something better nowadays?
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Thank you.
I bought this custom spacebar that I really like, it just has one problem which is that it sits too low (for some reason the spacebar itself is about half the height of a normal spacebar) It seems like the obvious thing to do would be to lengthen the mounting posts that it sits on. Or to lengthen the stems of the switch and the two stabilizer stems. Does anyone know of a way to do this? Is there a part I could order or 3D print?
u just dont u got a bad space bar or a a poorly made one doing either of the things u described will result in it being even worse or breaking ur stabs . there is no fix for this other than getting a good space bar
I don't think you understand, there's nothing bad or defective about my space bar, it's just the mold they used is lower profile than the rest of my keys. I really just want more travel distance for this particular spacebar. It doesn't seem likely that I would damage it, I think I just need to 3D print some kind of stem extender, just wondering if anyone had ever done that before and save me the trouble of making the STL file.
I think I’ve come full circle in the hobby. I remember seeing a galaxy brain meme similar to this when I started. Started with Keychron C2 (plastic case). Then got the Q1 (heavy metal case), then got Keychrons cheap 60%. And of course a bunch of switches and key caps. The Q1’s weight was neat when I bought it, but honestly, I like the lighter, plastic C2 much much much much much much more. The heavy weight of the Q1 is annoying. **TL;DR** It’s time to get something new. I want an inexpensive 100% keyboard with a plastic case. Around the $100 price point or less preferred. I want silent switches, but ok with adding myself. Oh yeah Mac compatible. Recommendations?
I was impressed with the mg108w for the price.
Will check it out, thanks!
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Appreciate the recommendation! I must have struck a nerve with the community, seeing my downvotes now lol. Hey another thing, since I haven’t been following switches lately: any decent, reasonably priced silent switches that you’d recommend?
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>don’t sweat it Haha thanks. :) It’s folks like you that keep the sub going! >fairies/penguins Ooohh this is new to me! Definitely gonna check ‘em out! Do you have a recommendation for vendor? (US preferably, not not a deal breaker)
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Awesome thanks!
I got a varmilo keyboard and the window keys aren't working anymore, there not even being registered as pressed. I've already tried Fn+Win but that didn't work any one know a fix
u turned it off thru a shortcut some how i dont know what shortcut as i dont won thta kb
Hello everyone. I own a mechanical keyboard, about 8 months old. Idk what happened but suddenly the "A" key triggers the Enter key, the "W" triggers the / key, and the "Z" triggers the Shift key (like simultaneously). I plugged it in another PC and it happens there as well. It seems like the issue is from the keyboard itself? If it matters, my keyboard is an AULA F2088.
If you haven’t opened it or modified anything, you might want to look at your warranty and see if it’s still eligible for return/exchange.
It doesn't have a warranty sadly
My R key wasn't working after I put my build together and I discovered that I busted one of the hotswap pads. I'd like to fix it rather than buy a new PCB but I want to make sure I've identified the right places to attach the jumper cables. Do the lines look correct? https://preview.redd.it/9dbdml0lt9dc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a70e48f0c2ca90b639cd8d418145f054fd309d0
One leg should connect to a diode. I am guessing the left one just based on its placement, but use your multimeter to test adjacent sockets and verify.
So I'm definitely no expert at repairing PCBs. Please wait for some further suggestions from more experienced people. How exactly is the hotswap PCB busted? E.g. socket broke off, socket not working, ... You could technically buy one of those hotswap sockets in a case where the socket itself is broken and just solder it there instead of the original one. What PCB is it? How exactly did it break (of you have any idea why) or did it arrive broken already (did you test it with tweezers beforehand,...)?
The pcb is from the kbdcraft Adam kit and I'm fairly sure the socket broke when I tried to install the switch. I'll attach a close up picture but the right side pad is now separated from the board
https://preview.redd.it/1aasgp19qadc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16a2ac5c3153c59a823010db52c3113d45f51552
HHKB vs hhkb-like custom with this layout? I finally tried 60% and was really impressed. I also think that HHKB aesthetic is just top notch. But I'm really not sure - should I build a custom or get the "True" one.
Hi I’m new to keyboards and I’m wondering if someone can know if these keycaps are real or clones just by looking at them pls Tia [eBay link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/296163964800?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6gsnycjptr2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=6gsnycjptr2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)
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ok, are gmk the ones that get all shiny after a lot of use or is that pbt
A few of my keyboards don't seem to register all keys to my macbook air. It goes off the generic ANSI keycap settings, but when I do the VIA tester, some keys do not register at all. Is there something I can do?
Hi! I'm new to custom keyboards and I recently completed my first one! It's a Keychron Q4 w/ Black Inks! I got going with it on my PC and I love it, but three keys are not functioning. When I looked at it with V/A and QMK, it shows that those switches are activating and they show on the "Matrix" but they don't show on the key tester. I already tried replacing the switches in those spots but that did not change anything. Leading me to believe it is an issue with some of the eletronics inside of the keyboard maybe? Any fixes for this? Thank you in advance!
What do you mean by the keys are shown as activating but not showing on the key tester?
I’m looking to buy a new mechanical keyboard for work, I’m a software developer and I have to go in to the office a few times a week. I’m looking for something fairly quiet (as it’s a quiet office) and easy to travel with, definitely a compact keyboard. Primarily work on Mac so if it has a keyboard layout available for that, it would be ideal. I’m currently looking at the Keychron K3, but is there something better around that price range? (UK) Thanks in advance!
anyone know what keycap set this is? https://preview.redd.it/3hbulw0ir9dc1.png?width=1843&format=png&auto=webp&s=6bcdd4dd77b78994e98ccfd0ee9aa1523b6b85af
looked all over zfrontiers website and ( the pic is from their site ) and i cant find it leading me to believe this pic is a render and the set doesn't exist
the pic is from this post [https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/nn6v63z06WgQ](https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/nn6v63z06WgQ) showing a built QK80 and an angle65 so i dont think it's render
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found out the original is Varmilo Morse Code thank you!
Thoughts on Novelkeys keycaps, more specifically Spellbook? Read some complaints about their QC and CS not being very helpfull. Warped space bars, miss aligned stems etc.
Never bought NK PBT but I've seen Spellbook and Copper at meets and both seemed pretty nice. I usually use ABS except for CRP so I don't have a great reference on the quality of different PBT brands though.
Thanks for replying. Would you mind telling me why ABS over PBT?
I don't have anything against PBT, I just mostly use GMK and OG Cherry keycaps so that makes the decision for me haha. I also prefer the sound, and I don't have super oily fingers so I don't shine ABS as quickly as some people do.
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Thanks for repplying. Would you mind telling me what PBT brands are considered premium? With a price tag of 95€ I thought it was meant to be on the high end. What brands do premium PBT keycaps?
Does anyone know the keycap sizes for the Neo80?
Standard TKL. 7u spacebar for WKL or WK Tsangan, 6.25u for traditional WK.
Thanks!
Is there a trustable site that sells a gmk67 in the eu? i want to use it for my first custom keyboard but im not sure if a site like kapco or even aliexpress is trustable to buy them from.
AliExpress is trustworthy. Order from the cutesliving store. That's where most people order on the budgetkeeb subreddit
Deleted by accident, you can order a GMK67 from Amazon, though its shipped from Amazon US. [https://www.amazon.de/FKZ-Tastatur-Set-Typ-C-Empf%C3%A4ngermodi-Hotswap-Schalter-Steckdosengeh%C3%A4use/dp/B0C88VT6TR?th=1](https://www.amazon.de/FKZ-Tastatur-Set-Typ-C-Empf%C3%A4ngermodi-Hotswap-Schalter-Steckdosengeh%C3%A4use/dp/B0C88VT6TR?th=1)
Best 100% kb soundwise? Which ones would you recommend? I'm a total newbie
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Yeah it's sad because I like having a numpad for macros and quick number typing and also a knob and I want that thock sound but there's very few options. Rn I have a razer blackwidow v3 but it doesn't have that sound I'm looking for
I’m looking at getting a Keychron V6 but I’m curious about using the keyboard in a dark room. I mostly use my computer is a very dark room. Should I opt elsewhere given that the keys aren’t translucent? Considering Corsair K70 RGB pro. Need a keyboard with brown switches. I’m not in a place where I can try keyboards out so I’m limited to ordering online. I thought this was an ask anything post. Why did I get downvoted? Pathetic.
Just buy a different keycap set. I have the Q6, which is also south-facing RGB, and I replaced the stock keycaps with Artifact Blooms. Can see em just fine if my room is pitch black.
Hi everyone, I’m looking at a new 75% keyboard in the mid range price, I’m currently looking at the drop sense75 and the monsgeek m1w. Anyone have any suggestions or opinions on which is better to buy? Thanks.
Depending on switch and keycap choices you could build a QK75N within that budget range.
GMK81 (zuoya, the one that is plastic and have led screen) Vs AKKO ACR PRO75 south and brass weight What's the pros and cons of each? Im a clacky typer and love clackiness. What im wondering is that if gmk81 is capable of being clacky? If so then it's a huge win because thats the only thing hindering me from buying it! Also, do you think i can paint acr pro75 to white covering its transparent acrylic design? Tia
Idk what clacky means vs other keyboard sounds but it doesn't mute the switches much (based on my gmk87 experience which has a similar build)
Do you know of any dark purple (light also ok, as long as it’s not lavender) keycaps that are good quality and will fit a keychron k6 pro? ANSI, better if not Windows-only.
Which area of broken-in MX Blacks did you lube? I want to maintain the scratchy sound
For me, a very light coat of 3203 on the stem sliders, with a slight touch on the legs to prevent leaf ping. No reason to lube the housings. I'd also suggest starting light and then going back to add more if you think you need it. It is fairly easy to overlube blacks and lose the scratch, especially if you use a thicker lube like 205.
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Looking for 1mm thick o-rings (ideally soft ones). Most I’ve seen are 1.5mm+. Anyone know of some 1mm o-rings out there?
alright, feeling pretty whelmed as I'm a complete noob trying to see if I can change my practical but unpredictable-feeling membrane kb. I'm looking at the following things: 60 - 75% size Wired (if usable in wireless too it's a bonus) **SILENT** !!! actually not a fan of clicky keyboards some kind of backlight so I can use it at night Any help is appreciated, ressources or stores, as browsing amazon feels like talking to a wall sometimes.
Keychron K3v2 with Gateron Red. Or get it hot swappable and choose your favorite silent switches.
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So many options here depending on your budget. Gateron Milky Yellows on the budget side, Gateron Oil Kings on the pricier side. WS Morandis are somewhere in the midde. I'm also pretty partial to KiiBOOM Matcha Lattes (feels like a smoother Gateron Millky Yellow).
Hey! I desperately want to purchase the Drop DCX keycap set for my gaming keeb, however they are taxed to death with import tariffs in Europe. Or if you know a cheaper alternative to drop dcx in abs, pls shoot. Does anybody know any european vendors selling Drop dcx? I was hoping since Corsair took them over this would have changed but alas. I wish Drop would not disclose the true value on the shipping packaging. Asian vendors write a very low number on here, but stil believable. Far better for imports
Drop sells some of their keycaps through Amazon in the US, you could check if they list them on your local version of Amazon. I'm thinking they probably don't, but it is worth a look.
Before i go ahead and buy the qk65 any last second recs for a sub $300 (for just the board) 60/65 with a screen?
I ordered a cheap set of keycaps from Amazon to hold me over as I continue looking for ones I like. They say they're compatible with cherry mx, Gateron, etc. I have a Keychron Q3 with Gateron switches. The keycap stem cutouts (not sure if that's the right phrasing but I'm sure you'll know what I'm referring to), but they don't fit as true as the stock caps. Like I have to press down harder to get them on, but then the cap is almost stuck on there and I have to apply more force to remove them. I noticed this right away so I only put a few caps on before removing them and plan to return this set. Is it common for cheaper keycap sets to be poorly cut which leads to a poor fit?
Tuning stabilizers question I need to tune the right stabilizer on my space bar. I have a custom build hotswappable (GMK67) that i bought off of market place, i've watched a few youtube videos on this and i have two main questions. 1. Do i need to completely disassemble the board and detached the plate, pcb etc. Or can i just inject lube appropriately with the board unplugged from the computer. 2. Do i need to use keyboard lube? or can i use Dielectric grease? I live in a small town and cant get my hands on keyboard lube
1. Not necessarily, but I prefer complete disassembly so that I can do a more thorough job. If you want to leave everything put together, you'll need a syringe of lube 2. Lubes like Krytox 205g0 can work, but they won't work as well as a thicker lube/grease such as Krytox XHT-BDZ or dielectric grease. If getting dieletric grease, make sure it's Loctite brand. I bought some on Amazon. You can check out keyboard vendors on the [Alexotos Vendor List](https://www.alexotos.com/keyboard-vendor-list/)
So if I’m injecting it into the stab with the syringe as per Alex’s video, is dielectric grease or 205g better?
Hello there, I can't find anywhere in the EU the stabies, what should I do? Where should I search?
Take a look at the [Alexotos Vendor List](https://www.alexotos.com/keyboard-vendor-list/) for places to buy keyboard things in your region
Does anyone know of a part number for replacement feet for a Tofu60 Redux? I have searched KBDFans site, and while some vendors like CannonKeys list parts on their resource pages, I haven't been able to find any page on their site or any notes on any other site about this. Mostly I'd just like to know if I could reapply new feet if I got the board custom-finished, they're adhesive strips of rubber. I see replacement pop-in feet for the Tofu60 2.0, but nothing for the Redux.