Mechanical Keyboard Club!

[GreatnessRD]

On 11/21/2021 at 2:54 PM, spartaman64 said:

 

Even though I'm no fan of TKL, this looks really clean. I want to get into custom keyboarding, but it looks so overwhelming.

[IPD]

7 hours ago, GreatnessRD said:

Even though I'm no fan of TKL, this looks really clean. I want to get into custom keyboarding, but it looks so overwhelming.

 

Just buy a prebuilt.  Far cheaper than a full DIY build (especially if you're going to Warhammer 40k levels of DIY decorated keycaps).

[Dat Guy]

True. Buy a prebuilt Model F.

[GreatnessRD]

3 hours ago, IPD said:

 

Just buy a prebuilt.  Far cheaper than a full DIY build (especially if you're going to Warhammer 40k levels of DIY decorated keycaps).

 

3 hours ago, Dat Guy said:

True. Buy a prebuilt Model F.

Thanks for the suggestions, gents. I am doing research on the keyboards. I love full keyboards (Or 95%-ish) and I see its more or less frowned upon in the Keeb community. So finding something that I like and fits my needs is seeming like a daunting task. Was looking at the Keychron K4 since it was hot-swappable and works wirelessly. Also, the Tab 90 I believe the name was? Just so many possibilities and combinations, lol

[IPD]

Yes, 100% is not well supported in DIY flavor.  That's why my Ducky One 2 RGB Pudding Edition is "about as good as I'm gonna get".  Would I love a translucent case to go with it?  Would I love more RGB macro presets?  Would I love more keycap options?  Sure.  But for the price and what it did come with, I can't complain. 

[spartaman64]

1 hour ago, GreatnessRD said:

 

Thanks for the suggestions, gents. I am doing research on the keyboards. I love full keyboards (Or 95%-ish) and I see its more or less frowned upon in the Keeb community. So finding something that I like and fits my needs is seeming like a daunting task. Was looking at the Keychron K4 since it was hot-swappable and works wirelessly. Also, the Tab 90 I believe the name was? Just so many possibilities and combinations, lol

my first custom keyboard was a tofu96 but yeah unfortunately its solder only. im getting a separate numpad to expand my keyboard options

[sub68]

Found this on the side of the road today while I was coming home from school.

I had to take this.

ITS NOT YELLOWED.

It works but it needs some TLC.

Luckly my main desktop (dell optiplex 5050) has PS/2 ports.

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR unikorn SG, only 12 made, stainless steel case. Carbon fiber plate, boba switches, GMK Rouge caps, Keycult brass artisans.

 

[jetnoodles]

What's the best place to go to for custom coiled cables?

[IPD]

3 hours ago, NOV654 said:

What's the best place to go to for custom coiled cables?

I'd probably just google "keyboard aviation cable".  Still think these are a gimmick for anyone other than reviewers/testers who are plugging/unplugging hundreds of times per day.

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR Unikorn MY edition, only 12 made. 
carbon fiber plate, gateron ink switches, GMK VOC caps. Keycult brass artisans, Unikorn artisan by myself. 
 

 

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR unikorn r1, carbon fiber plate, alpaca switches, GMK VOC caps, keycult brass artisans, unikorn artisan by me anodized by caustic customs. Wrist rest by me r1 prototype 

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR Unikorn R1, carbon fiber plate, cream switches broken in, spring swap and lubed 205 g0,  GMK striker keycaps, unikorn artisan by me. Case, keycult wrist rest, and artisans anodized by caustic customs. Stainless steel weight polished by kneedeep.

 

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR Unikorn R2.1, carbon fiber plate, marshmallow switches lubed and filmed, GMK violet tendencies, keycult brass artisans, unikorn enter artisan by me anodized by caustic customs. Stainless steel weight polished and heat treated by kneedeep

[ahmad13610]

On 12/2/2021 at 4:32 AM, sub68 said:

Found this on the side of the road today while I was coming home from school.

I had to take this.

ITS NOT YELLOWED.

It works but it needs some TLC.

Luckly my main desktop (dell optiplex 5050) has PS/2 ports.

how you got that?

[sub68]

1 hour ago, ahmad13610 said:

how you got that?

I picked it up from thee side of the road 

[ahmad13610]

54 minutes ago, sub68 said:

I picked it up from thee side of the road 

thats impossible

[sub68]

30 minutes ago, ahmad13610 said:

thats impossible

In what way

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR unikorn r2.1, carbon fiber plate, gateron black ink switches lubed and filmed, GMK mech 01, 

[godsarmy]

Singa TGR Unikorn vkg edition only 20 made, carbon fiber plate, cotton candy switches (going to do a spring swap to 65g), GMK WOB, keycult brass artisans, brass unikorn artisan by me.

[TokyoKeebs]

On 12/3/2021 at 2:31 AM, NOV654 said:

What's the best place to go to for custom coiled cables?

Cable Mod is a good choice.

[Admiral Shark]

All three OEMs of IBM Model M13 buckling spring keyboards with TrackPoint or other pointing stick:

 

L-R:

• Lexmark-made P/N 92G7461
• Maxi Switch-made P/N 13H6705
• Unicomp-made P/N 18P7970

This was at one point going to be the cover photo for an article I was working on comparing the three, but the article was scrapped before release due to a lack of interesting commentary. Instead, recycling the facts for my site's wiki in the future. Just found this otherwise cool photo whilst digging through my unused stuff.

[spartaman64]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyJNEZPm-pQ

 

[IPD]

24 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyJNEZPm-pQ

 

Does your S.O. hate it?

[Dat Guy]

If not, I do.