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My humble first solderboard (media.kbin.social)
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I am looking for a low profile keyboard compatible with the choc switches. I plan to put the choc sunset on it. I was looking for something similar to the Corne, just without the ergo-split thing. A standard 65-75% would work.

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Yeti from my imagination is always cute and funny. He is not scary at all

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Cat@kbin.social to c/mechanicalkeyboards@kbin.social

Has anyone found a good way to include function keys (i.e. F1 - F12) in to their layout on the Moonlander or Ergox EZ?

I have tried adding double tap to the numbers row but find myself accidentally double tapping while typing (e.g. 1223). I tried tap and hold but found that it would often end up detecting a held key (i.e alt+F4 F4 F4).

I am looking through Moonlander layouts in Oryx but am not finding any good ones. It looks like many don't even include the function keys.

Edit: I'm looking for a good way to do Ctrl+Alt+F[num] or Alt+F[num]. Without having to switch layers... if there is even a good way.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by iByteABit@kbin.social to c/mechanicalkeyboards@kbin.social

Right now I use a DURGOD Taurus which I love (Cherry brown switches), and I take it back and forth from work every day I work at the office.
Unfortunately though it's getting quite heavy for me to carry so often, and I'm a bit worried about its effect on my back.

The laptop bag I use has some pretty good support, so I'm not sure if a better bag would solve the problem.

Are there any travel keyboards that are super light but also have good mechanical switches? As a programmer I need the function keys, the arrows and the keys that are usually above them (Home, Insert etc). I couldn't care less about the numpad.

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Latest addition: Safa (media.kbin.social)
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Hey guys,

Pandas live a tranquil life, grooming in the sunshine and sleeping soundly at night. Panda Bears are cute and cuddly soft with a gentle disposition. Inspired from one of the cuteness animals in the world, I present to you Panda Omega

โญ Image Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/T1z4Zm7
๐Ÿ‘‰ Raffle form: https://forms.gle/SQ2kUEqctMRSr87P7 - stays 24 hours

Detail:

  • Price: USD $50 per cap with quantity of 8
  • MX stem compatible.
  • Shipping fee: free worldwide.
  • Payment method: PayPal.

Timeline

  • All orders are final and will be fulfilled within 2 weeks.ย 

Don't forget to join my Discord server here for future sale and events and follow my IG here.

Thank you and have a great day!

Contact me
Discord - minhnguyen15: https://discord.gg/EPYkDHqYHV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawstudio.art/

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Hi everyone!

Imgur link:
https://imgur.com/gallery/c5HYD4p

Form link:
https://forms.gle/BSgVWMb2dp4hdAvy7

Keycaps and displays:

  • The Laughing Dude (Serika - Yellow)
  • The Laughing Dude (Serika - Gray)

Price: USD $55-90.
Shipping: USD $5 - 10.

Raffle details:

  • The form is open until 17:00 UTC Jul 14 2023.
  • Only 12 keycaps per sculpt.
  • More pictures and details in the form.

Our Instagram.

Good luck to everyone and have a good day :-)

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I was thinking about buying a Keebio Sinc keyboard despite never owning or making a mechanical keyboard. https://keeb.io/collections/sinc

There are some tangible benefits of this keyboard that I really want -- specifically a split mechanical keyboard with QMK support (my current keyboard has a crappy driver situation, I would like to avoid that by using a QMK compliant keyboard) and the price is arguably pretty good for a split keyboard. I haven't found one that suits my needs for a cheaper price -- I don't necessarily need hot swap-able, but I imagine it will eventually help in the case where an individual key stops responding. If anyone knows of another deal that's less hassle or better value, let me know.

Anyway, basically I know very little about building my own mechanical keyboard or just owning a proper mechanical keyboard. But I figured that if I wanted to buy a split keyboard, which are already expensive, I may as well delve into the world of mechanicals at the same time. I know there are a few well-advertised gotcha's around the keebio builds such as needing to buy a set of keycaps if I build myself and appropriately ordering the right number of stabalizers.

However, I have more questions that aren't as easily answered searching so I thought I'd ask people who know a lot more about this than I do.

  1. How do I know exactly how many stabalizers I need? Additionally, how do I make sure that I buy the "right" set of keycaps for the keyboard I'm making (do I look up "ANSI keycaps, ISO keycaps" or is there some other trick to make sure I buy the right "set" of keycaps?)

  2. If I build my own, what other gotcha's do you think I should know that aren't advertised well on site?

  3. I know that Keeb.io offers prebuilt versions, but how do you feel about the cost difference and shipping quality? Obviously it's much easier to ship disassembled than assembled,.

  4. Is it a smart idea to build my own before having owned or maintained a mechanical keyboard? Despite the much higher cost, is it worth it to purchase a preassembled keyboard?

  5. How do you feel about Kailh Jades vs Durock Shrimps vs Durock Dolphins? Those seem like the 3 most likely switches for me to try and most likely for me to like of the options provided on the site.

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I assume IBM was the inspiration behind the OEM profile, and SA certainly looks familiar, but was it from a specific machine, or just meant to be evocative of them? Was XDA from anything in particular?

Even beyond that, I'd just love to hear any trivia about the ties between the history of the industry and the modern hobby.

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My DD: 36-key Cantor variant (media.kbin.social)
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Hi, Vi here!

You can find all Owls here: https://vkeycaps.art/collections/owl

In case of the miracle (you like the last keycap), you can find it here: https://vkeycaps.art/products/slimy-artisan-keycap

That's in-stock/fulfillment sale. I don't make GBs.
All keycaps will be shipped within 7 days. If some delays will occur I will contact you with information about the estimated shipping time.
Shipping is FREE with full or partial tracking.

My website: https://vkeycaps.art/
Instagram and other socials you can find here: https://linkpop.com/vkeycaps

Thank you ;)

If you had to pick one, which one would it be?

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Hi everyone!

I'm Greg, a creator of artisan keycaps. I am still discovering this community, I hope to have the right to present my sale here.

Imgur link: https://imgur.com/gallery/KK0nopn

Form link: https://forms.gle/SbLdoSQiMYMxwjsi6

Keycaps and displays:

  • Drowned Skull - B&W
  • Drowned Face - B&W
  • Drowned Hand - B&W

Price: USD $55.
Shipping: USD $5 - 10.

Raffle details:

  • The form is open until 17:00 UTC Jul 06 2023.
  • Only 12 keycaps per sculpt.
  • More pictures and details in the form.

Our Instagram.

Good luck to everyone and have a good day :-)

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I am shotting this week with a collaboration with Jaekeyed. Thanks for your GMK Lazurite design, it's such a great one.

โญ Image Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/KmNVkgQ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Raffle form: https://forms.gle/sdwEMNLYTSQwBWGC7 - stays 24 hours

Detail:

  • Price: USD $50 per cap with quantity of 6
  • MX stem compatible.
  • Shipping fee: free worldwide.
  • Payment method: PayPal.
  • Timeline All sales are final. I do not accept returns or refunds. All orders will be fulfilled within 2 weeks. Thank you and have a great day!

Timeline

  • All sales are final. We do not accept returns or refunds.
  • All orders will be fulfilled within 2 week.

Don't forget to join my Discord server here for future sale and events and follow my IG here.

Thank you and have a great day!


Contact me

Instagram

Discord - minhnguyen15

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Cut Slope (keeb.lol)

My latest design - Cut Slope.

  • integrated RP2040, 16MB flash
  • Choc spaced, ortho-ish with dropped and splayed pinkies
  • Full color, 240x320 display

I've got a few of the prototypes listed on my shop if anyone is interested in grabbing one: https://shop.hazel.cc/products/cut-slope

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You can also buy their pre-assembled Launch keyboard Their keyboard is fully open-source with the CAD files even being available on their Github.

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I plan to buy my first split keyboard (forever) very soon and would like to hear y'all's opinions on the Glove80 (switch: Kailh Choc v1 Brown Tactile) and Moonlander (switch: Kailh Copper or Cherry MX Brown) two. I've already searched for threads and comments on the matter a few days ago through kbin, so any links to them you provide would probably be for others reading after the fact, which is fine.

I'm very interested in the Glove80's keywelling, but can settle for the Moonlander's sculpted blank keys if people think I'd enjoy the latter more. It'd be staying on my desk indefinitely regardless of which one I buy, but keep in mind that I use my keyboard for a bare minimum of 40hrs a week. >.>
Feel free to comment on the switches, btw. ๐Ÿ‘€

Current Keyboard: Aula BE FIRE SI-859 Wired Gaming Keyboard. Been using for 8yrs now and would like a quieter one since I've been told I'm a loud typer, but can settle for switches that have the same volume. I just like typing on this not quite mechanical mechanical-ass keyboard. ๐Ÿ˜…
Hands: ~7.25" long from edge of palm to tip of middle finger.

edit: Should clarify that I use Logitech's G600 and enjoy the 16(?) side buttons, especially with the customizable profiles.

edit2: I'm leaning towards the Moonlander for keyswitch reasons and would really like switch opinions. I've got no experience with switches, btw. Just regular keyboards and my Aula.

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