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 Mechanical Keyboard Club V4, For Gamers and Typist Enthusiasts

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post Nov 4 2011, 05:25 PM, updated 13y ago

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Mechanical Keyboard Club is v4 Now! Keep On Rolling! rclxm9.gif rclxm9.gif
Special Thanks and Credits To Moogle Stilzkin for Creating The Mechanical Keyboard Club.

First Thread V1:
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Thread V2:
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Thread V3:
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For Distributor Information, Please head to my second post at below.

Anyone that wished to learn about Mechanical Keyboard can head over to The Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Guide
Or you can read the Switch Information at Below as well.


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Note : All Credits(Everything Including Picture) In This Part Belongs To List Of Users On Below
Credit:
Original Guide Created by Manyak on OCN
Frequent Update on Original Guide by Tator Tot on OCN
Alps Section thanks to ch_123 on OCN
Pictures of Switches in action are thanks to Lethal Squirrel on Geekhack
Pictures of Keycaps thanks to Ripster on OCN & Geekhack
Source : http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html

Some of you guys might interested to know what's the difference between a membrane keyboard and a mechanical keyboard, well, the most important part that is easily noticeable would be the key switch. I'll provide some Image for better explanation, since they are better and easier to understand.

Membrane Keyboard Switches(Membrane Switches are not Mechanical Switch)
Source : Taken From Wikipedia
Mostly Consist of 2 Types, One Rubber Dome And the other Scissor Switch.
Dome-switch
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    Dome switch keyboards are a hybrid of flat-panel membrane and mechanical keyboards. They bring two circuit board traces together under a rubber or silicone keypad using either metal "dome" switches or polyester formed domes. The metal dome switches are formed pieces of stainless steel that, when compressed, give the user a crisp, positive tactile feedback. These metal types of dome switches are very common, are usually reliable to over 5 million cycles, and can be plated in either nickel, silver or gold. The rubber dome switches, most commonly referred to as polydomes, are formed polyester domes where the inside bubble is coated in graphite. While polydomes are typically cheaper than metal domes, they lack the crisp snap of the metal domes, and usually have a lower life specification. Polydomes are considered very quiet, but purists tend to find them "mushy" because the collapsing dome does not provide as much positive response as metal domes. For either metal or polydomes, when a key is pressed, it collapses the dome, which connects the two circuit traces and completes the connection to enter the character. The pattern on the PC board is often gold-plated.


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Dome-switch in Action
    Both are common switch technologies used in mass market keyboards today. This type of switch technology happens to be most commonly used in handheld controllers, mobile phones, automotive, consumer electronics and medical devices. Dome switch keyboards are also called direct-switch keyboards.


Scissor-switch
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    A special case of the computer keyboard dome-switch is the scissor-switch. The keys are attached to the keyboard via two plastic pieces that interlock in a "scissor"-like fashion, and snap to the keyboard and the key. It still uses rubber domes, but a special plastic 'scissors' mechanism links the keycap to a plunger that depresses the rubber dome with a much shorter travel than the typical rubber dome keyboard. Typically scissor-switch keyboards also employ 3-layer membranes as the electrical component of the switch. These stabilizing scissor-like devices extend the lifespan of the membrane to as much as 10 million keystrokes. They also usually have a shorter total key travel distance (2 mm instead of 3.5 – 4 mm for standard dome-switch keyswitches). This type of keyswitch is often found on the built-in keyboards on laptops and keyboards marketed as 'low-profile'. These keyboards are generally quiet and the keys require little force to press.


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Scissor-switch in Action
    Scissor-switch keyboards are typically slightly more expensive. They are harder to clean (due to the limited movement of the keys and their multiple attachment points) but also less likely to get debris in them as the gaps between the keys are often less (as there is no need for extra room to allow for the 'wiggle' in the key as you would find on a membrane keyboard).



Mechanical Keyboard Switches(All below are Mechanical Keyboard Switch)
Introduction - A Switch is Not "Just a Switch"
    Many people ask for recommendations about switches without knowing exactly what they are looking for, but instead only with an idea of what their needs are. Fortunately, this is not always a problem because most mechanical switches will always feel nicer than rubber domes. However, the final choice is very important because a switch is not just a switch; it is the heart of what makes your keyboard have its feel and your personal tastes can make or break a keyboard for your uses. If you don't like the switch when you type on it, most likely, you won't ever like the keyboard.

    Switches are generally rated by force using the weight measurement of Grams (g). Although force is more accurately described using Centinewtons (cN) However, 1g of weight applies about 1cN of downward force, so we can use "55g" when describing a 55cN-rated switch because that is sometimes easier to understand. For this fact; we'll use Grams as a measurement of force; though either term is correct.
Cherry MX Black Switches
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Type: Linear Switch
Link: Datasheet
Tactile: No
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 60g (40g-80g overall) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
    Cherry MX-Black switches are linear (non-tactile) switches, these are considered one of the best switch types for gaming. When gaming, having a tactile bump does absolutely nothing because you're going to be bottoming out anyway. So these give you a very smooth feel. The actuation and release points are at the exact same position as well. So games that require a lot of double tapping become easier than on any other keyswitch. However, most people don't enjoy typing on them that much do in part, to their linear nature.
    If you're a person who tends to hit a wrong key every so often while gaming, these will be beneficial in that the high actuation force will help prevent many of those accidental presses.
Cherry MX Brown Switches
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Type: Tactile Switch
Link: DataSheet
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 45g (55g Peak Force) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
    Cherry MX Brown switches are considered a middle ground between typing and "gaming" switches. They have a light, tactile feel half way through the key press that lets you know the switch has activated. This gives you an indication of what you can release the switch. The switch is considered a middle ground because the reset point & actuation point are close enough together than you can "float" at that point, enabling you to double tap faster.

    As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 55G, it is 45G at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.

Cherry MX Blue Switches
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Type: Tactile & Clicky Switch
Link: DataSheet
Tactile: Yes, precise
Clicky: Yes
Actuation Force: 50g (60g Peak Force) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
    Cherry MX Blue switches are the best cherry switch for typing. The tactile bump can easily be felt, and the resistance is similar to your average keyboard.

    Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don't like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping. This is usually the case with someone who has experienced other mechanical switches before hand.

    As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 60g, it is 50g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.

Cherry MX Clear Switches
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Type: Tactile Switch
Link: DataSheet
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 55g (65G peak force) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
    Cherry MX Clear switches have often been called "stiffer browns" though some users note that they have more of a tactile feel than browns do. This really can be a subjective topic, though this is another switch that could be considered "ballanced." The force required is comparable to most rubber dome keyboards, with a nice tactile feedback to tell you the key has actuated. These switches are harder to find on keyboards.

    As a note: this switch actually has a peak force of 65g, it is 55g at the point of actuation. This is due to the design of the Cherry switch itself.

Cherry MX Red Switches
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Type: Linear Switch
Link: DataSheet
Tactile: No
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 45g (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
    Cherry MX-Red's are another switch that can be considered a "gaming" switch. It's essentially a lighter version of the MX Black, requiring less force to actuate. Most people do not find this switch that good for typing or gaming because it is so light. This switch is hard to find; and was reported as obsolete. Though some board makers still use it for Special Edition keyboards.

Buckling Spring Keyswitches
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Type: Tactile & Clicky Mechanical Switch
Link: Patent
Tactile: Yes, very precise
Clicky: Yes, loud
Actuation Force: 65g-70g (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2.3mm to actuation, 3.7mm to bottom
    Buckling springs are pretty straightforward once you see them in action. After pushing the key down a certain distance the spring buckles under pressure, causing the hammer at the bottom to hit a membrane sheet and create an electrical contact. The buckling of the spring also provides tactile feedback and a satisfying click as it hits the shaft wall. And you might also notice through the force diagrams that this is the only mechanical switch where the tactile and audible feedback correspond to the exact moment the switch actuates.

Black Alps
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Type: Tactile Mechanical Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: Simplified 60g, Complicated 70g (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 3.5mm
    Black Alps are one of the two most common Alps switch types. Many people do not like these switches due to the fact that they are stiff, bottom out hard, and tend to develop friction in the travel as they wear. Nonetheless, they are an improvement over most rubber dome keyboards.

    There are two different types of Black Alps switch - an older type known as the "Complicated" due to the large number of parts in the switch, and a newer type known as the "Simplified", which was manufactured by Alps and some other companies. Complicated switches are common in many older keyboards, particularly the Dell AT101W, which is a very common mechanical keyboard from the 1990s.

    The most well known Simplified Black switch is made by a company called Fukka, and was used in the ABS M1. The Fukka switch has less resistance, but many claim that it provides less solid tactility than the complicated switch.

White Alps
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Type: Clicky & Tactile Mechanical Switch
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: Yes
Actuation Force: 60g-70g (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 3.5mm
    White Alps are one of the most most common Alps switch types. These are far more popular than the Black switches due to more pronounced tactility, and the lower force requirements of some versions. Like the Black Alps, White Alps are much easier to bottom out on compared with other mechanical keyswitch designs.

    As with the Black switch. there are Complicated and Simplified White switches. The two most popular Simplified White switches are the Fukka and the XM. The XM is almost universally considered to be a terrible switch, it was used on some older Filco Zero models, and some vintage keyboards. The Fukka switch is quite popular, and some people prefer them over the Complicated switch. It is used on some current production Alps keyboards such as current production Filco Zeros, Matias keyboards and some others. Complicated White switches were used on some well made keyboards from the 90s such as the Northgate and Focus keyboards.

    There are also a variety of White Alps-like switches of varying quality. Some, like the SMK Monterey, are considered very pleasant to type on..

Topre Key Switches
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Type: Tactile Capacitive Switch
Link: Patent
Tactile: Yes
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 30g, 35g, 45g, 55g depending on model (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 4mm
    Topre switches are somewhat of a hybrid switch, and are capacitive by nature. The Topre mechanism uses a spring underneath a rubber dome, and the depression of the spring causes a change in capacitance between the underlying capacitor pads. With this change in capacitance; the switch activates.

    Topre Switches are considered some of the finest switches available, as they offer a very enjoyable typing experience with a quieter experience compared to a Cherry MX, Alps, or Buckling Spring switch. The reason is Topre switches have the smoothest force gradient even compared to Linear switches like MX-Reds and MX-Blacks.



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List Lowyat mechanical keyboard users:(listed by name followed by what keyboard brand/model they have) Credits To Moogle Stiltzkin For Creating the List.
Note : Users that wanted to have their name and keyboard added to the list, please pm me.

ABS
  1. OCN_fssbzz - ABS M1 (black ALPS)
ACER
  1. Cyclonechuah - ACER 6311-HU (ALPS switch)
Cherry
  1. THEswordmaster - Cherry G80-3494 Lycus-2 Black (Cherry mx Red)
  2. OCN_fssbzz - Cherry G80-3494 Lycus-2 (Cherry mx Red)
  3. Squarebox - Cherry G80-3494 Lycus-2 (Cherry mx Red with White Rice's geekhack custom made doubleshot abs 108 key cap set installed )
  4. Squarebox - Cherry G80-3494 (Cherry Mx Red)
  5. Squarebox - Cherry G80-1950 (Cherry Mx Brown)
  6. Squarebox - Cherry G80-8113 (Cherry Mx Clear/white)
  7. Squarebox - Cherry G80-8113 (Cherry Mx Clear/white)
  8. Squarebox - Cherry G80-11900 (Cherry Mx Black)
  9. Squarebox - Cherry G80-11900 Custom Mod (Cherry Mx Brown, Blue, Black, Red)
  10. Moogle Stiltzkin - Cherry G80-1295 HAU NKRO (Cherry mx black, very rare vintage keyboard)
Das
  1. alvin8866 - Das Ultimate
  2. OCN_fssbzz - DAS Silent Model S
  3. SSJBen - Das Model S Professional
  4. ganstream1 - Das Model S Professional
Deck Legend
Ducky
  1. Moogle Stiltzkin - Ducky DK-9008 laser etched PBT keycaps (Cherry Mx brown)
  2. Moogle Stiltzkin - Ducky DK-9008 Tiger Limited Edition (Cherry mx Brown, with a Cherry mx Clear spacebar)
  3. Cyclonechuah - Ducky DK-9008 Black On Black silkscreen abs keycaps (Cherry MX Black)
  4. OCN_fssbzz - Ducky DK-1087 (Cherry Mx brown)
  5. OCN_fssbzz - Ducky DK-9008 Special Edition Mix (black,blue,brown Cherry mx switches)
  6. cusx - Ducky DK-9008 (Cherry Mx brown)
  7. micdy - Ducky DK-9008 PBT laser etched key caps (Mixed black, blue and brown Cherry Mx switches)
  8. Squarebox - Ducky DK-9008 abs black on black (Cherry Mx blue)
  9. Sky.Live - Ducky DK-9008 ( Cherry Mx brown )
  10. Kepala Botak - Ducky DK-9008 ( Cherry Mx brown With PBT Keycaps )
  11. Xcen - Ducky DK-9008 (Cherry MX Blue with ABS blank caps.)
  12. VampHexia - Ducky DK-9008 ( Cherry Mx brown )
  13. ravewar - Ducky DK-1008L ( Cherry Mx brown )
  14. rockccf - Ducky DK-9008 ( Cherry Mx blue )
  15. angelofro - Ducky DK-9008 Tiger Limited Edition (Cherry mx Black)
  16. skincladalien - Ducky DK-1008 ( Cherry Mx Brown )
  17. kaiserreich - Ducky DK-9008 ( Cherry Mx Brown with ABS Blanks )
  18. larnelle - Ducky DK-9000 ( Cherry Mx Brown )
  19. westley0214 - Ducky DK-1008 ( Cherry Mx brown )
  20. seichirosano - Ducky DK-9000 ( Cherry Mx brown )
  21. storm88 - Ducky DK-1008 R2 ( Cherry Mx blue )
  22. guess19 - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx blue )
  23. unohoo22 - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx brown )
  24. Hyde`fK - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx brown )
  25. EON - Ducky DK-9008 G2 ( Cherry Mx Brown )
  26. Mr.Lonely - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx brown )
  27. Vannus - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx red )
  28. heavyarm - Ducky DK-9008S Shine ( Cherry Mx brown )
Filco
  1. alvin8866 - Filco Majestouch (Cherry Mx blue, with blank keys)
  2. Squarebox - Filco Majestouch "Otaku" (Cherry Mx Brown)
  3. Squarebox - Filco 2 Majestouch Tenkeyless (Cherry Mx Brown)
  4. willaw - Filco Zero (Fukkas switches)
  5. willaw - Filco Majestouch Tenkeyless (Cherry Mx Brown)
  6. Evo Fantasy - Filco Majestouch non-nkro (Cherry MX Brown)
  7. lew999999 - Filco Majestouch NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  8. zandara - Filco Majestouch NKRO (Cherry MX Brown)
  9. BlueBerry~ - Filco Majestouch Linear R Limited Edition (Cherry MX Red)
  10. BlueBerry~ - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  11. Slythape - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  12. kEazYc - Filco Majestouch AI FKBN104M-AI Blue (Cherry MX Brown)
  13. Slythape - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Brown)
  14. paradis3lost - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  15. Volvagia356 - Filco Majestouch Ninja (Cherry MX Brown)
  16. eichi-sama - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Brown)
  17. storm88 - Filco Majestouch NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  18. kianweic - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Brown)
  19. halllo81 - Filco Majestouch 2 Camouflage Edition (Cherry MX Brown)
  20. SheepMekk - Filco Majestouch 2 NKRO (Cherry MX Blue)
  21. 3010517 - Filco Majestouch Ninja ( Cherry MX Brown )
  22. 3010517 - Filco Majestouch 2 Camouflage Edition (Cherry MX Blue)
  23. avengers88 - Filco Majestouch 2 Camouflage Edition (Cherry MX Brown)
  24. Manticore - Filco Majestouch Linear R Limited Edition (Cherry MX Red)
  25. CyntrixTech - Filco Majestouch Ninja ( Cherry MX Brown )
Gigabyte
  1. Ic3pRInc3sSsIcA - GK-K8000 (Cherry Mx black)
HHKB
  1. alvin8866 - Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2 (HHKB)
  2. PeaceCraft1989 - Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2 (HHKB)
  3. [Top-Gun] - HHKB
IBM
  1. willaw - IBM Model M (1988) (Buckling springs)
  2. Kaiserreich - IBM Model M 59G7980 'Lexmark' (1993) (Buckling spring)
  3. epiguru - IBM Model M Space Saving (1391472, 1991 84-key Bolt-modded) (Buckling springs)
  4. epiguru - IBM Model M (1391401, 1987 white label) (Buckling springs)
IONE (Sub brand XArmor)
  1. snipaboy - IONE Scorpius M10
  2. ooiwbng - XArmor XARMOR U9BL-s (Cherry MX Brown)
Leopold
  1. Cyclonechuah - Leopold FC200R Tenkeyless
  2. Cyclonechuah - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  3. zandara - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  4. Semisweet - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  5. Semisweet - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown) (not copy paste error)
  6. jinhan108 - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  7. Sky.Live - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  8. xenodon - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  9. xenodon - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  10. SkYY - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  11. opalotion - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  12. Squarebox - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  13. boonykun - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  14. skye - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  15. angelofro - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  16. z3r0h - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  17. e1e7en - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  18. jian5481 - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  19. hitman66 - Leopold FC500RC/EB (Cherry MX Blue)
  20. RangerKarl - Leopold FC500RL/EB (Cherry MX Black)
  21. FlakCannon - Leopold FC500RC/EB (Cherry MX Blue)
  22. Heav3nCl0ud - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  23. n3wb13 - Leopold FC500R/EB (Cherry MX Brown)
  24. lucidlts - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  25. yimingwureze - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  26. Raki - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  27. mikaelr - Leopold FC500RL/EB (Cherry MX Black)
  28. Szzz - Leopold FC500R/KB (Cherry MX Brown / Korean Layout)
  29. 3010517 - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  30. KilJim - Leopold FC500RR/EB (Cherry MX Red)
  31. Hoshiyuu - Leopold FC500RL/EB (Cherry MX Black)
  32. wilsongunawan - Leopold FC500RC/EB (Cherry MX Blue)
Noppoo
  1. lucidlts - Noppoo Choc Pro 2
  2. willaw - Noppoo Choc Mini (Cherry MX Blue)
  3. willaw - Noppoo Choc Mini (Cherry MX Brown)
  4. willaw - Noppoo Choc Mini (Cherry MX Black)
  5. Squarebox - Noppoo Choc Mini (Cherry MX Brown)
Mionix
  1. Squarebox - Mionix Zibal 60 (Cherry MX Black)
PLU
  1. lucidlts - PLU ML-G2000
  2. lucidlts - PLU ML-G3000 NKRO Edition (Cherry MX Brown)
  3. mikaelr - PLU ML-G2000 (Cherry MX Brown)
  4. low yat 82 - PLU ML-87
PLUM
  1. lucidlts - PLUM MX104M (Cherry MX Red)
Razer
  1. sai86 - Black Widow Expert (Cherry Mx blue)
  2. blacktrix - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  3. phantomash - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  4. raynmay - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  5. boiboi95 - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  6. BlueBerry~ - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue) Sold
  7. zandara - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  8. davidlian - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  9. axn992 - Black Widow Expert (Cherry Mx blue)
  10. Mr.Botz - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  11. j.sun - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
  12. eichi-sama - Black Widow Expert (Cherry Mx blue)
  13. affirmative90 - Black Widow Ultimate (Cherry Mx blue)
Rosewill
  1. OCN_fssbzz - Rosewill RK9000
Steel Series
  1. BlueBerry~ - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  2. AlexLai - SteelSeries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  3. N1ck - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  4. shawnlut - SteelSeries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  5. victor2212 - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  6. warlove3 - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  7. aegis` - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  8. Calvin Seak - SteelSeries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  9. jay - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  10. Cyclonechuah - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  11. StratOS - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  12. OCN_fssbzz - Steelseries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  13. lucidlts - Steelseries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  14. lucidlts - Steelseries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  15. Squarebox - Steelseries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  16. angelofro - Steelseries 6Gv2 Modded (Cherry Mx black + Brown + Clear + Red)
  17. rockccf - Steelseries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  18. FullMetalBoy - Steelseries 6Gv2 (Cherry Mx black)
  19. alexander_romanov - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  20. vincent5195 - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  21. kaysa - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
  22. heavyarm - SteelSeries 7G (Cherry Mx black)
Topre
  1. kianweic - Topre Realforce 103U (Black)
  2. Cyclonechuah - Topre Realforce 103U (Black)
Unicomp
  1. willaw - Unicomp SpaceSaver
ZOWIE
  1. BlueBerry~ - ZOWIE CELERITAS (Cherry MX Brown) Sold
    [s]andrewcsh - ZOWIE CELERITAS (Cherry MX Brown)


This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Feb 15 2012, 06:18 AM
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post Nov 4 2011, 05:26 PM

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Mechanical Keyboard Distributor Information

Ducky
Zeon Powertech Marketing Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6019-217 2618
Fax: +603-957 2269
Website : http://www.zeon.net.my
E-mail: info@zeon.net.my
Address:
1093 Sk 5 Jalan Kuyoh,
Seri Kembangan,
43300 Selangor Malaysia.

Filco
Inter-Asia Technology Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7880 4001  / 03-7880 4002
Fax: 03-7880 9811
Website : http://www.inter-asia.com.my/
E-mail: info@inter-asia.com.my
Address:
16, Jalan PJU 3/47
Sunway Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.

Leopold
Leopold MY Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6019-530 2920
Fax: N/A
Website : http://www.leopold.com.my (under construction)
E-mail: info@leopold.com.my
Address:
153, Simpang Road,
34000 Taiping,
Perak.

Razer
Ban Leong Technologies Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7956 6300
Fax: N/A
Website : http://www.banleong.com.my
E-mail: support@banleong.com.my
Address:
Ban Leong Technologies Sdn Bhd
Lot 1.02, Level 3, Wisma Academy
Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya

Steelseries
PLAY Interactive Sdn Bhd
Tel: 03-7874 3877
Fax: 03-7874 5877
Website : http://www.playinteractive.com.my/
E-mail: josephine@playinteractive.com.my
Address:
No. 222, Block A3,
Leisure Commerce Square,
No.9, Jalan PJS 8/9,
46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Topre Realforce
Leopold MY Sdn Bhd
Tel: +6019-530 2920
Fax: N/A
Website : http://www.leopold.com.my (under construction)
E-mail: info@leopold.com.my
Address:
153, Simpang Road,
34000 Taiping,
Perak.

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anyway, thanks lacus for clearing the 2nd post, i was kinda shocked with how fast the reply are, and i'm too late post a 2nd post for reserving for distributor information.

Btw, back to topic. anyone interested in fullset doubleshot printed keycaps? geekhack deadline is at the end of this month. xD

I pray on god that the price will drop to 40 usd like round 3, and that would be so awesome.
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QUOTE(lucidlts @ Nov 4 2011, 06:58 PM)
thanks for reminding. Just got the 4th continuous discussion in a short period of time, quite excited of what will be coming next.

@cyclone
too bad i'm all out of cash. also, i've noticed that not all shift,space bar has the same distance between the main insert and stabilizer insert. why can't they standardize it anyway?  rclxub.gif
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i believe Shift has already been standardize shift key, like Filco, Leopold, Ducky, SS, Razer. Except if it's following different layout.

For Leopold Spacebar that's have the issue with main and stabilizer insert it is because they are following the Cherry's Recommended Distance. Althou i don't know why Cherry does not standardize all the following.

Maybe it has to do with Cherry Keyboard, as you can see Cherry Keyboard has alot of versions and even layout and keycap distances, which makes me think this is one of the reason why they can't standardize. Since it has to do with their molding equipment, changing it will cost too much money.
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QUOTE(lucidlts @ Nov 4 2011, 07:27 PM)
that's strange sad.gif
the shift of my choc pro doesn't fit with others.
btw, i've saw a video related to the key stuck on BWU. the user just sand off the edge of the key cap which causes the sticking keys issue. LOL
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do you mind take a picture of your choc pro ? i didn't own them, so i do interested to know the distance from main stem and stablizer.
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QUOTE(KepalaRadio @ Nov 4 2011, 07:56 PM)
Do you guys know of any people in Malaysia distributing some Noppoo Choc Mini? I've been dying to get my hands on one of those T_T
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i believe you can pm lucidlts for this matter.
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post Nov 4 2011, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(bai1101 @ Nov 4 2011, 08:50 PM)
Item 1 RM 20

Item 2 RM 17

Item 3 RM 13

Minimum Order 5 Unit per size (item 1 & 2 can mix & match since share identical size)
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count me in for one brows.gif brows.gif brows.gif
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QUOTE(bai1101 @ Nov 4 2011, 09:52 PM)
Guy be patient 1st ! i try ask for 1 sample 1st before proceed to order in Qty

I have few of their acrylic product what i can tell don't expect smooth edge from this price la, u need to used sand paper to smooth it up ><
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don't worry, i'm quite good with sand paper. brows.gif brows.gif
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I just placed order for the Doubleshot Round 4, looking forward for the keycaps!, but i order the retro thou, not dark/orange.
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QUOTE(am3rr @ Nov 6 2011, 02:35 PM)
Ya, kinda interested in ducky shine 9008! Looks great but the price, I need to save a bit. Btw, y many people prefer brown key? What's the different?
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It really depends on one's preference, i suggest you go and test which key you like the most.

Most people prefer brown switch because it gives you a slight bump indicating that you has press the switch.(sort of feel slightly like membrane keyboard.
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QUOTE(jinhan108 @ Nov 6 2011, 04:32 PM)
after using red switches can't help but feel a bit strange going to brown switches...

On a separate note, still need 9 more sets for Dark/Orange set in the GeekHack doubleshots round 4!
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well, i have to agree after using red, going back brown is kind of strange feeling. but now i'm used to Realforce Topre switch now. typing is getting more and more comfortable as time goes.

i jump for Retro Stardard kit set thou. =X what you ordered?

i ordered this.
RETRO/STANDARD
RETRO/RGBY
RETRO/SPACE
RETRO/SPACELEO
RETRO/LOTUS/RED
NOIR/AWESOMEFUN/BLACK/YELLOW
CHERRYREDESC
VIM
LOD

For you all that didn't know, Realforce 10th anniversary comes with Topre limited keychains. only in malaysia thou. =/ , as i clarify again, Topre does not reproduce them anymore, they can't be find anywhere else, i only manage to get 5 of them to be included with Topre. Topre said there's no more. cry.gif cry.gif
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QUOTE(jinhan108 @ Nov 6 2011, 04:52 PM)
Am torn between Dark/Orange and the Retro set but not too keen on the blue lettering. Am looking for a decent set of keycaps to put into my Majestouch Multicam, though have a set of rebel red alert red on white doubleshots coming in through deskthority.
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The Rebel Red Alert keycaps looks quite sexy and omg 170 keycaps!? still available? drool.gif

QUOTE(lucidlts @ Nov 6 2011, 10:43 PM)
do want  shocking.gif
too bad they don't sell that thing separately
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The keychains was only produce in solely for Event Souvenir or something like that, which is not for sale.

QUOTE(kaiserreich @ Nov 6 2011, 10:48 PM)
Look around in Taobao, got a few seller selling them.
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Well, i did found one seller, around 200 CNY Renminbi. Do conversion to RM which is /2, i guess you should know how much it is. i see the price, i doh.gif
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QUOTE(C-Note @ Nov 7 2011, 11:43 AM)
Ducky shine or filco?
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There's always Leopold besides Ducky and Filco.

QUOTE(kanabalize @ Nov 7 2011, 12:33 PM)
can we check for this imperfection when we buy?
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If you're buying from a local shop, it is possible that you could open the box infront of them, and press all the keys and check keyboard layout and line-out. (Press one per one key to make sure it it doesn't comflict with other key)

Better safe than sorry.

i always check each key before i send out, so basically, i violated every keyboard's virginity before sending out. i apologize to every Leopold keyboard owner tongue.gif tongue.gif notworthy.gif

QUOTE(KepalaRadio @ Nov 7 2011, 12:49 PM)
It's not an imperfection, it's just the way it's manufactured o.O
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i don't agree with this.

If Imperfection is covered by "This is the way it's manufactured"

Then the product that has better overall than the imperfection means? Imperfection is still a flaw which can not be fix by saying "This is the way it's manufactured"

As Customers, what if you receive a badly built product, it has flaws, but manufacturer replies you with "Can't do anything, It's just the way it's manufactured"
will you be mad if you compare to other customer product which does not has the same flaws as you have?

Customer that purchase the product has the right to make a complaint so we could improve based on complaint details.

Saying "This is the way it's manufactured" is irresponsible, as it sounded like "you just have to face it, this flaw is suppose to happen in manufacturing process, and you couldn't do anything about it"

I'm just saying my point, no offense. Customer should know it's rights, If Flaws has been noticed, improvement should made to fix that matter.

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QUOTE(KepalaRadio @ Nov 7 2011, 02:13 PM)
Well said well said, actually i was refering to kanabalize's assumption that the difference in key height between Ducky and Filco being an imperfection. I was just merely stating that the difference in height between the two brands is not a manufacturing flaw lol
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That's not imperfection, it's just different keycap family or different design.

Keycap Family : http://keycapsdirect.com/key-caps.php
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QUOTE(C-Note @ Nov 7 2011, 03:34 PM)
Which is the best backlit model? Leopold has no backlit if im not mistaken? Looking at mx brown switches.
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since you including Filco into your list of options. i figure out you might consider non-backlit keyboard. since from what i do know, Filco does not have backlit keyboard as well. So i decided to mention Leopold.

If Backlit is important to you, there's Ducky SHINE, or Mionix Zibal 60, but i can't confirm when will Mionix be coming to Malaysia, Rumour say it's coming.

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QUOTE(Human10 @ Nov 8 2011, 12:36 AM)
You mean the new Cherry Keyboard that is exclusive in China one? The one with ultra low profile that is almost flat out like scissor switch?

It will be good for those that used to low profile keyboard but I afraid that pressing one key will also dragged the other keys below it. It will be hard to press them down deep enough.
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well, have to agree with this, i think the new Cherry keyboard G80-3800 has some serious flaw in it, 4mm switch deep and flat profile.

Btw, i gonna start my wood casing project soon. Wood that i will be going to use a "Kayu Batu" which is a heavy hardwood. some of my house wood furniture are made by my dad using "Kayu batu" which surprisingly remains in superb condition after 10+ years, and the wood color has darken over time.

This will gonna take some times. =D
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QUOTE(Human10 @ Nov 8 2011, 01:01 AM)
Haha, thx for the model name.
Here is the picture I googled, may be too small...
user posted image

I believe color isn't the main concern as long as it is uniform.
I sure the hardest part will be drilling and shaping the keycaps. HELL jobs indeed. rolleyes.gif
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yes, this is what i'm worried because of wood hard nature, i'm quite worry it would CRACK during the drilling session, for Keycaps, i will postpone first, will continue to work with it after done with casing.

But i will first do some testing with cheap wood to get the measurement right as well as some experience.

Anyone can share some experience with the Cross section in the keycap that hold the stem? i'm still figuring out how to do it. since drilling that small cross section is kinda impossible/troublesome, and possibly leads to a lot of error instead.
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QUOTE(kaiserreich @ Nov 8 2011, 01:17 AM)
CNC milling? that should work for the keycaps?

Although, in terms of the practical stuff, why not make a nice wooden wrist rest first?
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you want? i think wooden wrist rest is fairly easy. depends on what kind wood you want, i can steal from my father's place.

but sadly i don't have CNC Mill, all will be going to handmade. i guess i'm hardcore enough. >_>


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QUOTE(kaiserreich @ Nov 8 2011, 02:23 AM)
They are so light, and when I was handling one, I felt like it could crack if i just twist harder.
The problem with the wooden wrist rest is to get the slope. For flat profile, it's darn easy to make one.
Please do a search at garage sales for 'Mechanical Keyboards'
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i think i'll be doing the flat profile, diameter should be 50cm X 15cm X 2cm.

for the 15cm part, surface, will have some slight angle for better hand resting, i think split into 3 parts, middle 5 cm will be left untouch while both end will have around 10 angle degree, edge will be sanded round without sharp edges. and will proceed to coated.

I'll take a picture of the prototype once i'm done with it.

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QUOTE(bai1101 @ Nov 8 2011, 12:28 PM)
Wood Casing is very hard if u plan  craft in 1 pcs.

Best still craft it in few pcs only join them together using wood glue.

At least when wrong u only replace the wrong part not whole casing.
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yeah, i thinking about doing them in few piece and then join them up. currently still thinking about which wood should i pick, because wood tends to bend when they cut too thin.

Need to coat before they absorb humidity and begins to bend to one side.

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