[QUOTE=Steven :D;52044071]AFAIK no.
[editline]1st April 2017[/editline]
Also Zombii, just from seeing your board with its num/caps lock indicator LED's, I need to get some for my own board when it comes in on Monday.[/QUOTE]
Windowed LED keys are bae. I want to buy some blank ones for my f-keys
Alright after some financial happenings I'm back in the market. Anyone here got a 60% they're trying to unload? Figured I'd check with you guys first. Really not trying to spend more than $200, don't care what switches because I have my own.
[editline]2nd April 2017[/editline]
Or caps, really don't need them if you want to keep them. I'll probably use my spare vortex side prints until I decide on another set.
EDIT: Actually I just realized I don't have anything to ship it in.
[QUOTE=Levelog;52048960]Alright after some financial happenings I'm back in the market. Anyone here got a 60% they're trying to unload? Figured I'd check with you guys first. Really not trying to spend more than $200, don't care what switches because I have my own.
[editline]2nd April 2017[/editline]
Or caps, really don't need them if you want to keep them. I'll probably use my spare vortex side prints until I decide on another set.[/QUOTE]
Zombii probably still has his Poker maybe? Other than that, I just recently sold my Poker II /w mx blues for $70 so you missed out on that.
I still have both a Pok3r with MX blues for 100 that is completely stock and my Poker II that is modified for 250
[QUOTE=Zombii;52049697]I still have both a Pok3r with MX blues for 100 that is completely stock and my Poker II that is modified for 250[/QUOTE]
Would you be opposed to selling just the switches/case on your Poker II? You'd probably have better luck parting it out or putting a less expensive case on it.
Yeah if you want to part it at all pm me with the details. I'm trying to avoid buying a board with switches if I can but I realize that is difficult
[t]http://i.imgur.com/8ce05fd.jpg[/t]
Amazing Chocolatier on this bad boy looks awesome. Gonna probably pop GMK Penumbra on it too before I decide which one I want to keep on it for now.
I'm looking for a good general purpose / gaming keyboard. What do you guys recommend?
IBM Model M
[QUOTE=Breezeep;52060681]I'm looking for a good general purpose / gaming keyboard. What do you guys recommend?[/QUOTE]
Depends on your budget and ideal form-factor.
Poker II's are inexpensive and reliable. Corsair K70 is a good 'entry' level board. Cooler Master Rapidfire TKL's are also a good alternative.
[editline]5th April 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=Xyrec;52060760]IBM Model M[/QUOTE]
80g to actuate isn't ideal for most gaming imo.
This thread seems about crazy custom stuff now but does anyone make a UK 68key with filco ninja style keycaps?
[QUOTE=waylander;52061575]This thread seems about crazy custom stuff now but does anyone make a UK 68key with filco ninja style keycaps?[/QUOTE]
Clueboard supports ISO layout and is pretty close to what you are looking for. Unless you really need the extra features a custom pcb provides, you're better off buying a board that has already been made. Alternatively maybe the magicforce is what you're looking for?
you mean [url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01A9QOLV8?th=1]this[/url] for the magicforce? for the price it looks worth trying but its only blacks on the unlit version and £20 more for reds and leds
also the keycaps arnt what id like and a replacement set is as much as the keyboard
Ok, my Ducky Pocket finally arrived, it's awesome. Unfortunately looks like I don't like browns, after using ergoclears they just feel like weird linears. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to get it open (only four visible screws on the plate, none under the rubber feet, not sure what else is holding it together) and swap them for gat blacks.
[QUOTE=Steven :D;52061012]
[editline]5th April 2017[/editline]
80g to actuate isn't ideal for most gaming imo.[/QUOTE]
Never had any problems with mine in games.
Tho the 2-3ish kro is a problem in some niche games
[QUOTE=LennyPenny;52062391]Never had any problems with mine in games.
Tho the 2-3ish kro is a problem in some niche games[/QUOTE]
2-3kro is a problem in a lot more than niche games, most games I have to press at least 3 at once, many 4+
[editline]5th April 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=TacticalBacon;52061977]Ok, my Ducky Pocket finally arrived, it's awesome. Unfortunately looks like I don't like browns, after using ergoclears they just feel like weird linears. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to get it open (only four visible screws on the plate, none under the rubber feet, not sure what else is holding it together) and swap them for gat blacks.[/QUOTE]
Not a hex keypad 0/10 would not buy
[QUOTE=Steven :D;52061012]Depends on your budget and ideal form-factor.
Poker II's are inexpensive and reliable. Corsair K70 is a good 'entry' level board. Cooler Master Rapidfire TKL's are also a good alternative.
[editline]5th April 2017[/editline]
80g to actuate isn't ideal for most gaming imo.[/QUOTE]
It's 65-70 on Model Ms and 60-65 on Model Fs, not 80g.
The switch type you have really doesn't make a realistic difference on your ability or performance in games.
[editline]5th April 2017[/editline]
[QUOTE=Levelog;52063495]2-3kro is a problem in a lot more than niche games, most games I have to press at least 3 at once, many 4+[/QUOTE]
You can push 4+ keys on 2KRO boards.
Personally I've never experienced issues playing a variety of games with a Model M, despite lots of people worrying about the key rollover.
[QUOTE=eurocracy;52064166]You can push 4+ keys on 2KRO boards.
Personally I've never experienced issues playing a variety of games with a Model M, despite lots of people worrying about the key rollover.[/QUOTE]
Depends where the rollover is. I've had keyboards that don't do it properly and while gaming in that small part of the keyboard it causes issues.
Are there any keyboards other than the Red Scarf III that are real compact, ISO compatible and have a numpad? That'd probably be the ideal layout for me.
[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;52064603]Are there any keyboards other than the Red Scarf III that are real compact, ISO compatible and have a numpad? That'd probably be the ideal layout for me.[/QUOTE]
the closest thing would probably be something with an 1800 layout
[url]https://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_G80-1800][/url]
g80-1800's are usually dirt cheap
[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;52064603]Are there any keyboards other than the Red Scarf III that are real compact, ISO compatible and have a numpad? That'd probably be the ideal layout for me.[/QUOTE]
Duck Lightsaver
[QUOTE=Steven :D;52066933]Duck Lightsaver[/QUOTE]
as far as kustoms go there is also the cp-sq
how long does the lettering last on the magic force? id replace the caps with the ones from my filco but it doesnt have the additional functions being 88
The only issue I've had with gaming on a model M is in GTA when I'm trying to do a burnout and rotate the car, but I just use the mouse to turn the wheels in that situation only. Other than that IMO, as long as you can press the keys, it doesn't really matter at all
I'm probably not playing the kind of games that require you to press 32 keys at once tho
[QUOTE=eurocracy;52064166]It's 65-70 on Model Ms and 60-65 on Model Fs, not 80g.
The switch type you have really doesn't make a realistic difference on your ability or performance in games.[/QUOTE]
Clicky MX switches CAN be an issue when rapidly tapping because they need to be lifted higher than normal to reset properly, but that's only if you like to hover around the actuation point when spamming.
where is a good place to get keycaps?
[editline]7th April 2017[/editline]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/AE5Z1Dx.jpg[/t]
i took the black wasd off my blackwidow and put the whites on my filco so i dont lose them but id like a full set in a interesting scheme for the magicforce
[QUOTE=waylander;52070941]where is a good place to get keycaps?
[editline]7th April 2017[/editline]
[t]http://i.imgur.com/AE5Z1Dx.jpg[/t]
i took the black wasd off my blackwidow and put the whites on my filco so i dont lose them but id like a full set in a interesting scheme for the magicforce[/QUOTE]
Massdrop, MechMarket, GeekHack Classifieds, other small vendors.
Depends on how much you want to spend and what set you're looking for exactly. You can get most oem profile and dsa/gmk/sa profiles for cheap on massdrop most of the time if you don't mind waiting several months.
[QUOTE=Steven :D;52071530]You can get most oem profile and dsa/gmk/sa profiles for cheap on massdrop most of the time if you don't mind waiting several months.[/QUOTE]
"Sweet, those caps finally got in for that keyboard I sold 3 years ago"
[QUOTE=poopiecrap;52066989]as far as kustoms go there is also the cp-sq[/QUOTE]
for 96key 1800 boards theres also the zz96
also theres a random 96key 1800 layout board i saw posted on gh that someone had listed on taobao
[url]https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88251.0[/url]
but i think the buy period already ended
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