Mechanical Keyboard Club!

[CommonCurt]

Got some (Cherry profile) dye-sub novelty caps.

 

 

[Charger]

Fingers crossed, I have already been emailing different resellers to try reserve one :-)

well you could always make it yourself

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=850

not sure i like them renaming whites milk because they renamed clears white lol

[sacratoy]

 

From the Top:

Northgate Computer Systems Omnikey 102 w/ White Alp Switches

IBM Model M (51G8572 by Lexmark)

Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja in White w/ Cherry MX Red Switches

Keyed Up Labs ES-87 w/ Cherry MX Clear Switches

Poker II w/ Cherry MX Brown Switches

 

I'll post this hear also as kind of a status update. I just picked a Model M for myself (51G8572), so I thought I'd take a family photo.

[SirReallySam]

-snip-

 

From the Top:

Northgate Computer Systems Omnikey 102 w/ White Alp Switches

IBM Model M (51G8572 by Lexmark)

Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja in White w/ Cherry MX Red Switches

Keyed Up Labs ES-87 w/ Cherry MX Clear Switches

Poker II w/ Cherry MX Brown Switches

 

I'll post this hear also as kind of a status update. I just picked a Model M for myself (51G8572), so I thought I'd take a family photo.

So jelly of that white alps man D:

 

Also no Cherry MX blues?!

Edited October 20, 2014 by SirReallySam

[sacratoy]

So jelly of that white alps man D:

 

Also no Cherry MX blues?!

 

I never really liked the feeling of blues. I have owned a keyboard with cherry blue switches, but I bought it trying to find an alternative to my Omnikey. The blues just feel bad compared to white alp switches.

[SirReallySam]

I never really liked the feeling of blues. I have owned a keyboard with cherry blue switches, but I bought it trying to find an alternative to my Omnikey. The blues just feel bad compared to white alp switches.

Dude I love alps probably the best. This is only by trying this though http://matias.ca/tactilepro4/%C2'> Even though they aren't actually white alps they still feel AMAZING and they are meant to emulate them pretty well... Moral of the story... I need white alps :3 any suggestions for a cheapish old one?!

[exousia7]

well you could always make it yourself

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=850

not sure i like them renaming whites milk because they renamed clears white lol

 

Individual milk switches cost so much >< crazy expensive

[Shaqalac]

well you could always make it yourself

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=850

not sure i like them renaming whites milk because they renamed clears white lol

As a completely inexperienced individual with soldering I wouldn't give my first attempt on a limited edition Ducky keyboard 

[DavidTheWin]

So I got this in the mail on Friday..

 

 

Beautiful... but could be better

 

 

Now this is what I'm talking about... (Filco on the left, o-rings in the bag, Ducky Premier Blue and Grey Blank keycaps on the right

 

 

Look at the difference in thickness, you can tell the ducky ones are a much nicer quality

 

 

Applying o-rings

 

 

Almost there...

 

 

The finished product

 

 

Dat Filco doe

 

 

[exousia7]

Just a little typing demo if you're curious about how Cherry MX milk switches are like

[GamerDude]

Got some (Cherry profile) dye-sub novelty caps.

 

-snip-

Very, VERY nice! I love that classic look with that color scheme. :wub:

 

@ exousia7, how do you like Whites? I have a couple of keyboards with Whites, a Ducky Shine 3 Yellow Ed and a KBParadise V60 Mini, and I find the switch to be rather inconsistent. Sometimes, you get a subtle/soft click, others....hardly any click. Not that I don't like 'em, I love stiffer/heavier switch types, even Black, but I find this inconsistency in Whites to be rather disconcerting. :unsure:

[SirReallySam]

So I got this in the mail on Friday..

 

 

 

Beautiful... but could be better

 

 

 

Now this is what I'm talking about... (Filco on the left, o-rings in the bag, Ducky Premier Blue and Grey Blank keycaps on the right

 

 

 

Look at the difference in thickness, you can tell the ducky ones are a much nicer quality

 

 

 

Applying o-rings

 

 

 

Almost there...

 

 

 

The finished product

 

 

 

Dat Filco doe

 

 

-snip-

 

Very nice my friend

 

Just a little typing demo if you're curious about how Cherry MX milk switches are like

-snip-

Could you make the video unlisted again?! It says that it's private?!

[exousia7]

Very nice my friend

 

Could you make the video unlisted again?! It says that it's private?!

 

Fixed! Sorry I don't really use Youtube that often ^.^''

[exousia7]

Very, VERY nice! I love that classic look with that color scheme. :wub:

 

@ exousia7, how do you like Whites? I have a couple of keyboards with Whites, a Ducky Shine 3 Yellow Ed and a KBParadise V60 Mini, and I find the switch to be rather inconsistent. Sometimes, you get a subtle/soft click, others....hardly any click. Not that I don't like 'em, I love stiffer/heavier switch types, even Black, but I find this inconsistency in Whites to be rather disconcerting. :unsure:

 

As someone coming from blue switches, I'm actually liking the white switches so far. As for inconsistency....the only key difference I feel is the spacebar and other big keys like the backspace. Those clearly feel heavier than the rest of the white switches on the keyboard, but other than that....the clicks sound pretty consistent to me. I always knew milk switches had soft clicks compared to blues but after recording a video and skyping with my friends I realized the clicks are still pretty loud

[Jokrik]

As someone coming from blue switches, I'm actually liking the white switches so far. As for inconsistency....the only key difference I feel is the spacebar and other big keys like the backspace. Those clearly feel heavier than the rest of the white switches on the keyboard, but other than that....the clicks sound pretty consistent to me. I always knew milk switches had soft clicks compared to blues but after recording a video and skyping with my friends I realized the clicks are still pretty loud

 

I used to love greens, and I tried those inconsistent whites on my ducky yellow ed (which I sold in the end)

but I managed to get whites from 7bit in bulks and assembled my lightsaver v2 with whites

I went through all the whites I got and ONLY chose the one with consistent click

now, the whites is by far my favorite switch so nice to type on. It has all the tactile and click with some heaviness

 

 

Lightsaver v2 by hansen_oe, on Flickr

[exousia7]

 

I used to love greens, and I tried those inconsistent whites on my ducky yellow ed (which I sold in the end)

but I managed to get whites from 7bit in bulks and assembled my lightsaver v2 with whites

I went through all the whites I got and ONLY chose the one with consistent click

now, the whites is by far my favorite switch so nice to type on. It has all the tactile and click with some heaviness

Lightsaver v2 by hansen_oe, on Flickr

 

wow nice! i wanna see the complete keyboard with keycaps and all

[Shroomster]

CM Storm Quickfire Pro MX Red

 

IBM Model M 1391411 UK

 

IBM Model M 1390141 UK made as well

[iceman1925]

You know you have to post pictures to fully join the club right?

 

Not really though, I just really want to see some pictures.

Sorry, I didnt know. Well I'm sure I am about to make up for it. Between then and now, I've picked up a couple more goodies. Here's my Ducky Mini, my Goldtouch numpad and my perfectly working IBM Model M

[Shaqalac]

Just a little typing demo if you're curious about how Cherry MX milk switches are like

Woaw, I wasn't sure what to expect but that sounds way better than what I could've imagined!

I don't like all the talk about inconsistent switches, that makes me prefer something like a blue/green switch instead. No matter what of the three switches I get, it will be my first try with the switch.

 

Sorry, I didnt know. Well I'm sure I am about to make up for it. Between then and now, I've picked up a couple more goodies. Here's my Ducky Mini, my Goldtouch numpad and my perfectly working IBM Model M

Don't worry, I forgive you.

It's a nice collection you've got yourself.

Also, I just realised they make the Ducky Mini in grey and silver, which one do you got?

[Jokrik]

wow nice! i wanna see the complete keyboard with keycaps and all

 

Pretty sure I posted it a while back here

but anyway

 

Lightsaver v2 + Caps by hansen_oe, on Flickr

 

Lightsaver v2 Night by hansen_oe, on Flickr

 

Lightsaver v2 Night + Caps by hansen_oe, on Flickr

[TheProfosist]

I used to love greens, and I tried those inconsistent whites on my ducky yellow ed (which I sold in the end)

but I managed to get whites from 7bit in bulks and assembled my lightsaver v2 with whites

I went through all the whites I got and ONLY chose the one with consistent click

now, the whites is by far my favorite switch so nice to type on. It has all the tactile and click with some heaviness

 

 

Lightsaver v2 by hansen_oe, on Flickr

Where did you get that lifesaver v2?

[iceman1925]

Woaw, I wasn't sure what to expect but that sounds way better than what I could've imagined!

I don't like all the talk about inconsistent switches, that makes me prefer something like a blue/green switch instead. No matter what of the three switches I get, it will be my first try with the switch.

Don't worry, I forgive you.

It's a nice collection you've got yourself.

Also, I just realised they make the Ducky Mini in grey and silver, which one do you got?

Thank you, that is the gun metal version with brown mx switches. The goldtouch also has brown switches in case you're wondering.

[EthanLovesPi]

Picked this up today for $15. Apple Extended Keyboard II with Cream ALPS switches Still working. Just needs a good clean and a ADB to USB conversion.

 

[Jokrik]

Where did you get that lifesaver v2?

 

I joined the GB over GH months ago

[ShutUpNicotine]

Hey guys, i'm looking for a Ducky Premier DK9008P with Cherry MX Blues and Blue and Grey keycaps. I'm in America and am having one hell of a time finding one. I would be willing to order from a store out of America as long as it isn't outrageously priced.