Mechanical Keyboard Club!

[kelvinhall05]

Plate looks great!

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[kelvinhall05]

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All lubed up

[kelvinhall05]

Last one for the day, promise!

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Very happy with how it turned out. Even with the very early consensus on Nyogel being that it needs some time to "cure" before it feels good...these feel great. Very smooth and they sound fucking wonderful.

[geo3]

2 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Last one for the day, promise!

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Very happy with how it turned out. Even with the very early consensus on Nyogel being that it needs some time to "cure" before it feels good...these feel great. Very smooth and they sound fucking wonderful.

Can we get a typing test? 

[kelvinhall05]

2 minutes ago, geo3 said:

Can we get a typing test? 

Tomorrow if I remember, but not having a case means it won't be very accurate or whatever.

[kelvinhall05]

Just gotta do the backplate and cable now. Yeah, it needs retrobright, but I'm not sure if I'll bother doing that, especially as it's otherwise almost pristine.

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[Nup]

Discovered the world of keyboards this year - it's been fun reading through this thread and discovering the projects here on LTT. A lot of nice projects. 

 

Build this board with POM Creams and kailh sage clickies for thé mods. 

 

The second was a restoration of an Apple board with Alps salmon. Did some tests and considered whitening the plastic, but honestly the yellow look is nicer. 
 

 

It was great having to have the two boards to compare. The hobby is dangerously absorbing. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

At last after months we have an update hopefully I manage to grab one of the extras

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[DailyProcrastinator]

1 hour ago, Gundar said:

At last after months we have an update hopefully I manage to grab one of the extras

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I really like these and the Nines.

 

I wanted Merlin's so bad, however I missed the GB and no where else seems to have them

 

 

[homeofmew]

I use the Huntsman Opto Mechanical Purples.... 

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Switch Modding - Hako Royal Clears + Kailh BOX Blacks

I wanted black bottom housings for my Kailh BOX Blacks!

 

Before...

 

...and After!

 

Process Pics:

Yus, I'm using a pocket knife. Neu, I don't have a switch opener. If it works, it works, amirite? 

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Hako Royal Clears!

 

Kailh BOX Blacks!

 

Only 10 done for now, 'cos I need this thing called sleep.

 

Side Note: The Hako Royal Clears lose a lot of tactility after swapping out its bottom housing with that of the Kailh BOX Black's -- the bump is nowhere as sharp as it was before the mod. Would not recommend doing this if you're very particular about your tactiles, but I'ma linear-y person, so it's sorta a non-issue for me?

[Dr0y]

After using the kailh box white for some time in my gmmk I decided to try the gateron yellow again.  Those are quite smooth and they don't feel quite the same as the first time I tried them some months ago.  I think it's a matter of keycaps, back then I had some double shot pbt keycaps OEM profile and now I'm using some double shot abs keycaps SA profile.  I really like those keycaps but the sad thing about a profile that tall is that the wobble is kind of really noticeable. 

 

Now I'm trying to decide if I want to lube them or not.  Well I'll take some time to get used to them before deciding if I like them stock or not.  I find that the total travel is a bit long for me and I have a tendency to bottom out a lot. 

[ProBottler]

On 11/14/2020 at 10:53 PM, Dr0y said:

Now I'm trying to decide if I want to lube them or not.  Well I'll take some time to get used to them before deciding if I like them stock or not.  I find that the total travel is a bit long for me and I have a tendency to bottom out a lot. 

If you do end up liking Gateron Yellow, I really encourage you to lube those, helps reducing spring related noises from my experience.

About the wobbly keycaps, yep this is a common characteristic of basic Gateron as they are known to have a lot of top housing wobble and loose stems.

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[Dr0y]

1 hour ago, ProBottler said:

If you do end up liking Gateron Yellow, I really encourage you to lube those, helps reducing spring related noises from my experience.

About the wobbly keycaps, yep this is a common characteristic of basic Gateron as they are known to have a lot of top housing wobble and not have a tight stem.

Well I'm still debating with myself about it ... I feel that the spring is a little light for my taste after trying the kailh box burnt orange ... and the total travel is something I'm getting used to slowly ... maybe some heavier gateron yellow would be nice ... strangely enough there's not really a switch type that I don't like and I still have a hard time to decide if I like linear or tactile better.  Also I don't mind the click coming from a click bar so it's even harder to decide. 

 

I also bought some film a while back and I'm having a hard time deciding which of my switches would benefit from them.  I'm pretty sure that the yellow would be the best suited as I don't see the burnt orange or the speed copper benefit much from films ...

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Den-Fi's GK64 Update!

Swapped out the Kailh BOX Glazed Greens for some Kailh BOX Jades + Kailh BOX Navys!

...Because...Den...sent...a batch of them over...

[Curls up in a ball and cries guilty but appreciative tears. ]

 

GK64 - Kailh BOX Glazed Greens + Kailh BOX Jades!

Glazed Greens are really pretty? I love that the stem and bottom housing match colors.

 

GK64 - Switches Removed

Semi-Nekkid.

 

GK64 - Kailh BOX Jades + Kailh BOX Navys

Jades for alphanumeric keys, Navys for modifiers and punctuation keys.

 

Sound Samples!

Note for Future 'Chew: Typing fast sux for sound samples.

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Kailh BOX Glazed Greens (Typing Test)

 

Kailh BOX Glazed Green (Single Switch)

 

Kailh BOX Jades + Navys

 

Kailh BOX Jade (Single Switch)

[seon123]

[XR6]

 

Dell AT102 w/ Alps SKCM Black switches

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GMMK TKL Update!

Received my shipment of extra Kailh BOX Ancient Grays form MK today! Now I've got enough to outfit all the keys on my TKL, yey~ 

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Dinner! - Kailh BOX Ancient Grays

Om nom nom nom nom...!

 

GMMK TKL Keyboard - Before

Kailh BOX Ancient Grays + Kailh BOX Blacks.

 

GMMK TKL Keyboard - Switches Out

That black PCB makes me really weirdly happy every time I see it.

 

GMMK TKL Keyboard - Switches In

Hot-swaaap'd.

 

GMMK TKL Keyboard - After

Mmm. The consistency is delish.

 

Switch Modding Update!

Swapped the bottom housings for all 100 Kailh BOX Blacks and Hako Royal Clears! It went infinitely faster with a switch opener, compared to the sharp edge/pocket knife method.

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KBDfans × ai03 2-in-1 Aluminum Switch Opener

Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop.

 

Switches Opened

[Insert inner peace meme. ]

 

Hako Royal Clears (100 pcs) + Kailh BOX Blacks (100 pcs)!

Nyanbo: If it fits, I sits.

[Belac F]

Do yall think this is a good first build? Also I was going to lube the switches, just not sure which one to use.

 

keyboard parts
diy kit - 164 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/diy-kit/products/65-low-profile-soldered-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit?variant=34223387672715

Milky Gateron Yellows - 23 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/switches/products/gbgateron-switch-milky-switch-housing-1pcs?variant=41027375373

Keycaps - 76 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/keycaps/products/dsa-dolch-145keys-keycaps

 

Trying to keep it under 300 cad. I do have access to a soldering iron.

 

For the case I was going to go with the gray option, and I think it goes well with my keycaps, but I dont like the red escape key, do yall know where I could find a good 1u keycap for cheap that fits the aesthetic? 

[kelvinhall05]

2 minutes ago, Belac F said:

Do yall think this is a good first build? Also I was going to lube the switches, just not sure which one to use.

 

keyboard parts
diy kit - 164 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/diy-kit/products/65-low-profile-soldered-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit?variant=34223387672715

Milky Gateron Yellows - 23 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/switches/products/gbgateron-switch-milky-switch-housing-1pcs?variant=41027375373

Keycaps - 76 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/keycaps/products/dsa-dolch-145keys-keycaps

 

Trying to keep it under 300 cad. I do have access to a soldering iron.

 

For the case I was going to go with the gray option, and I think it goes well with my keycaps, but I dont like the red escape key, do yall know where I could find a good 1u keycap for cheap that fits the aesthetic? 

Seriously consider something used, or at least part of your build be used. Check out r/mechmarket.

 

That is a decent choice of parts tho

[DailyProcrastinator]

29 minutes ago, Belac F said:

Do yall think this is a good first build? Also I was going to lube the switches, just not sure which one to use.

 

keyboard parts
diy kit - 164 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/diy-kit/products/65-low-profile-soldered-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit?variant=34223387672715

Milky Gateron Yellows - 23 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/switches/products/gbgateron-switch-milky-switch-housing-1pcs?variant=41027375373

Keycaps - 76 CAD
https://kbdfans.com/collections/keycaps/products/dsa-dolch-145keys-keycaps

 

Trying to keep it under 300 cad. I do have access to a soldering iron.

 

For the case I was going to go with the gray option, and I think it goes well with my keycaps, but I dont like the red escape key, do yall know where I could find a good 1u keycap for cheap that fits the aesthetic? 

If you can find a good used kit like @kelvinhall05 said that of course would save you a lot.

 

That said the KBD kits are really good with regards to quality. I got the KBD67v2 MKII DIY kit earlier this year and it does not disappoint, albeit with a premium price.

 

The KBD67 Lite is supposedly available around Black Friday, it seems like great value. However, it has a lot of people on the waitlist so once that notification gets sent I imagine it will sell out really quick. 

https://kbdfans.com/products/coming-soonkbd67lite-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit?_pos=3&_sid=af10537c1&_ss=r

[DailyProcrastinator]

Spicing things up!   

 

 

Not sure I like the yellow mixed in as much as the white caps, I wish the yellow was more pale. But mixing more of the novelties in is a nice touch. 

 

One thing I really like about this cap set is that it's fairly neutral, you can switch all caps to white and pale green.

 

 

Even the arrows and escape keys that I have in red (shown here) could can be switched for green. Meaning in a sense you can really dress it down so it would not look as flashy. But there are tons of options with this kit that allow you to distinctly change the color pallet and remove all novelty caps. 

 

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[Nowak]

So, I've been giving speed switches a try again. This time, Kailh Speed Bronzes.

I'm not a big fan of how misaligned the clickbar and actuation point are. I feel it should actuate at 1.2mm, but at least there's some tactile feedback through the clickbar. I'll still give them a fair shake and see if I can train myself to rest my fingers on them without triggering them, but if not I guess I'll just go back to NK Sherbets when NovelKeys restocks those.

[Dr0y]

On 11/19/2020 at 11:19 PM, Nowak said:

So, I've been giving speed switches a try again. This time, Kailh Speed Bronzes.

I'm not a big fan of how misaligned the clickbar and actuation point are. I feel it should actuate at 1.2mm, but at least there's some tactile feedback through the clickbar. I'll still give them a fair shake and see if I can train myself to rest my fingers on them without triggering them, but if not I guess I'll just go back to NK Sherbets when NovelKeys restocks those.

I haven't tried the speed bronze and the issue with the misalignment must be quite annoying.  The only speed I have are the speed copper and I enjoyed them a lot for the time they were in my keyboard.  I was tempted to get the speed bronze at some point but now you kinda convinced me to skip them for now.  

[Dr0y]

Kailh box navy came two days ago ... will install them in the gmmk this week end and give them a try.