Mechanical Keyboard Club is currently on v5, let's spread more poison!
Special Thanks and Credits To Moogle Stilzkin for Creating The Mechanical Keyboard Club.

First Thread V1:

Thread V2:

Thread V3:

Thread V4:


Note : Post 1~4 has been reserved. for the time being, for Additional informations, please head back to v4 1st post for reading switch informations. I'll improved the overall information such as adding Keycap Printing information as well as Plastic Type information into this.

This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Feb 25 2012, 10:35 AM

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Mechanical Keyboard Distributor Information
Notice : Regarding about Leopold Tel Contact Number, i screwed up the contact number myself. i just reading the forum and noticed someone mention calling Leopold and only some random sabah women receive the phone call.
(i feel about to slap myself when i readed this post. )

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: +6016-530 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: +6016-530 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.

This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Feb 29 2012, 01:04 PM

Congrats on V5!

Able to post after the 5th post?

Btw TS, can you add my name to the Ducky users list? I'm using Ducky Shine 9008 MX Red.

Thanks

Spreading more poison:



Pictures by reaper@geekhack

U sure got hot stuff7 there

This post has been edited by wilsongunawan: Feb 25 2012, 11:22 AM

just got some new colourful keycaps, waiting on nyan and novelty keycaps to make my keyboard even more colourful

i got your nyancats yesterday, will send you a pm soon.

nice, thats was fast.

so much group buys going on at geekhack, not enough money to get them all

i wonder my nyan cat not yet come

hi, i wish to own a mechanical keyboard. Is razer black widow recommanded? If so, which one should go for, the ultimate edition or normal edition?

wow, v5. congratz

Eh I wanted to buy that! Hmm...

Not really recommended but it is among the cheapest option available in Malaysia, so no choice if you had no better budget or only want to test water first(though it may still not deliver what a real mechanical kb will fell, especially the solidness).

If you ever want to get it, normal edition to save yourself some problems(in case anything break down) and moneys. If you plan to resell it in future, Ultimate may had a better resale value(just based on my assumption that lots ppl out there like BL over no BL).

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Added on February 25, 2012, 2:47 pmMeh, it will cost you at least 470 USD b4 did, problems?

This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 25 2012, 02:47 PM

i am also finding an mkb, and they say brown switch is good for ppl in the middle of gaming and typing, true?

is filco a good brand of mkb ? or ducky is better? afaik black widow uses blue switch and i dun quite like the noise, but is comfortable to push

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 25 2012, 02:52 PM

Try yourself then only you can find the answer.

Both Filco and Ducky are good. Just that some people claimed that Filco to be better(or even best). Conclusion is go and find it out by yourself.

problem is there is none here at sabah, only black widow which is a cherry blue

Since you are that far away, I wonder do you find warranty a issue(i mean do you still need it)? If not, you can try out those China brands from taobao, some of them are pretty impressive and a lot cheaper than mainstream brands.

i prefer warranty covered, it's not much trouble sending to semenanjung side since i do it all the time

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This post has been edited by ricstc: Mar 14 2012, 10:20 PM

what i mean, i will provide some keyboard as a purpose for the sinklist, for the purpose to try out

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This post has been edited by ricstc: Mar 14 2012, 10:20 PM

u sure bout that? u want me make a call to ask where in sabah they are?

I guess no one likes Das Keyboards.

u starting regret?

you can refer on GH on the idea of what exactly to be shipped around. A broken piece of pcb with different switches mounted on it.

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Added on February 25, 2012, 4:05 pmcause it isn't a well known brand in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 25 2012, 04:05 PM

well, I like it. I'm using K60 now, and red switch seems to feel much better than brown switch, well at least for me. :/ das keyboard is sexy.

Already v5?? this happens after my laptop died and got blackout almost all night ~_~

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This post has been edited by ricstc: Mar 14 2012, 10:20 PM

red so nice?? maybe one day i will mod my 7G to red switch

If you want to sponsor a mechanical keyboard for it to be passed around, then be my guest.
The more items to pass around, the better.

well, it suits me. feels a lot better than brown imo. i had 7G too, but after i left it in sarawak for like 1 year ++, someone seems to broke it, and i gave it away. XD * i study in australia *

This post has been edited by kyrmian: Feb 25 2012, 04:14 PM

Hello Sifus and taiko,

I need a recommendation for Mech KB if possible below RM350(Max budget 400)...Oh which type of switch you guys suggest ?(I am a total newb in Mech KB planing to get my 1st one ) I prefer more "silent" type if you know what I mean.

Thanks

This post has been edited by 5p3ak: Feb 25 2012, 07:06 PM

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This post has been edited by ricstc: Mar 14 2012, 10:21 PM

reading it now

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Added on February 25, 2012, 4:44 pmsorry, i no unionpay, lol, try some taobao agent at service noticeboard

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 25 2012, 04:44 PM

Switch Try Numpad is Ready !!!!

Anyone who wants to try them switches before buying anything, PM me and I'll add you to the list
To test is free, but you will need to pay shipping to the next person

Credits to Lucidlts for contribution to adding Red switches onto the board instead of my Ghetto Reds (Black + Brown Spring)

This numpad will allow you test out the keyfeel of the Cherry MX switches.
As to the noise part, the numpad has a rather hollow construction, and the noise has been amplified and makes a louder noise on the Clacking of the keys than other keyboards.





The RULES


List of people joining.



Numpad Layout


This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Apr 26 2012, 06:02 PM

i promise i wont return it once i have it

PLease don't quote pictures, or post

why not, this makes the thread look longer.. hehe

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Added on February 25, 2012, 5:02 pmanyways.. sunday will start rolling right? who below me in list? from where? postage from me here to your side costs rm9.50, and man i will be at disadvantage

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 25 2012, 05:14 PM

Realforce is seriously expensive and it is risky to ship such expensive stuff all the way to here.
Also, incase any mechanical failure(like switches), unlike Cherry switch, it isn't easy to find parts and fix it by yourself.

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Added on February 25, 2012, 5:23 pmHmm, is the board still functional?
Why don't just shipping cutted 4 keys PCB like what being done in GH?
BTW, nice one there. Plate-mounted, mean nobody(unless he is despo...) will disassemble the switch unnecessarily

This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 25 2012, 05:27 PM

Yes, the board is still functional, hence no cutting.
Plus, just a piece of PCB, would not be good enough to get a closer keyfeel.
Numpad is as close as you can get without going to a keyboard.


@noobandroid,
The requirement is for anyone joining to ship it to the next guy, whichever method possible.
Recommended to use poslaju/posdaftar whenever possible.
PosBungkusan will be too slow.

The person shipping to you will also have to pay more to get it shipped to you.
If you don't want to pay for shipping, you can opt out from this.

i'm cool with that,i'm still in

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Feb 25 2012, 05:34 PM

about the Legend:
Black + Brown Spring = Red
Clear + Brown Spring = Ergo Clears
Blue + Black Spring = Green

busted black + brown spring = red.
I've tested it, feels a bit stiffer than the actual red.
and clear + brown spring feels totally "sedut".
blue + black spring doesn't feels much better as well.

Yeah.
But I don't have any Red stems lying around. It's as close as you can get.
Clear + 65g springs is much more springier than with brown springs. Don't have the sticking feeling that you are talking about.

I did blue + black spring since i have the blue switch lying around and 2 normal blue switches are more than enough.

anyway to get lighter springs?
25 g, 30g perhaps? wanna experiment on something.

Well I already have an orange set, and it was 110 US$ without shipping and 160+US$ with. It's so pwetty though!

Am trying to source for a All 30G/45G Topre Realforce but it seems only the Topre Pro offers it, and I don't trust Taobao shippers enough to take care of the package :S

This post has been edited by jinhan108: Feb 25 2012, 07:40 PM

Where can I try some keys? Which shop?
I didn't know Dep is from Sarawak...

This thread and geekhack is trying to suck my wallet... too poisonous..

lightest are 45g korean.
I only have 65g

The most expensive stuff I've ever buy off Taobao was a FILCO, it came in nicely packed.
All 45g for ANSI layout is available in 86u/87u/104u
All 30g is also available for JIS layout.

Goody! 104U mmmmmm.

Before and After!

Now the yellow Filco key caps officially on sale
It is 87 + 4 Lavender WASD keys total 91 keys +original Filco key puller

Opening price is RM120

..... is it too high?
Welcome anyone counter offer.
But I will decide to sell it or not at last.

I'm not sure, I have a lot of friends with different keys so I get to try, lol.

Hmm my keyboard isn't registering any key presses but the numlock, capslock lights are working as intended. Something wrong with the controller?

just bought a poor mans mech keyboard..
the ducky 1008xm (alps green) this evening..
what i can say is... feels good mang..
i will not have sore fingers at office again after this..
not to mention the nice clicky sound while typing.. hehe
it will definitely distract my colleagues from working..

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2235853

still trying to find buyer for this sexy stuff ~

There's a question I want to ask you guys, do you prefer to type on a flat/un-elevated keyboard or elevated keyboard...

because I find my ducky shine's extra elevation is still too low, and I put a few small blocks to increase the height.

If only your DAS is mx-blue switch... as I already own a brown switch

Darn ~ I like red switch better. :/

For you guys that are asking why 60195302920 isn't working, well... the truth is.. i screwed up. i posted wrong number.

It is suppose to be 6016-530 2920


Thanks for pointing this out, i fixed this, it's weird that no one ever pm me and asking about this problem. For Contacting me. SMS is preferable. try contact me thru there.

This post has been edited by Cyclonechuah: Feb 26 2012, 07:37 AM

Hmm, is it just me or the arrow keys on your board doesn't seem to have offset problem? Filco fixed them?

BTW, RM120 should be fine as it included the key puller. Though lower price(like RM100) will make it more popular/suitable(cause the keys lack numpad, demand may be lower).

This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 26 2012, 09:18 AM

Damn lucky sia...I also got frens but most of them is Either Razer BW or SS 7G

The important thing is they have all 3 switches. lol

Huh? Means the 2 KB I mention can change the switches?

No, most importantly my friends has all the switches I can try. lol

I think you can change switches, but it requires a lot of work. and $$

Yes it's possible to change the switches, but you need to do a lot of soldering works, and of course it voids the warranty.

I've a friend who modded all types of switches to his mechanical keyboard accordingly to his play style.

I'm close to deciding a mkb, but between couple brands, i am in conflict, Filco or Ducky, that is the question

Filco for its premium quality (good QC from manufacturer side), Ducky for its look but slightly bad quality (that's why its cheaper compare to Filco), your call.

But since our local distri for Filco has adjusted the price for their Filco lineups, you can consider about getting them, unless the looks is what your concern then you may go for the Ducky Shine.

This post has been edited by kEazYc: Feb 26 2012, 12:52 PM

i seen garage sales and the price looks unadjusted yet

I agree with the Filco part, but I never tried a ducky, for the Filco I m typing on, the blue switch clicky felt great,
and as I changing the key caps, moving around holding in hand the weight the textures, every thing felt good in every category.

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Added on February 26, 2012, 1:29 pmThanks for the RM100 suggestion. I will consider it when I want to get another keyboard
but for now, the price I will set at RM120, postage not included.

BTW, What do you mean by the arrow keys offset problem?

This post has been edited by kaysa: Feb 26 2012, 01:29 PM

Kena my red switch poison eh? Hehe.

You bought a Corsair K60? What happened to Ducky?!

dead duck i guess? lol
also, no news yet for Leopold FC700?

nah, friend went back singapore and left k60 to me.

hmm... for me, i would prefer to type on elevated keyboard, because if it's unelevated, it feels like the keys are "unreachable" for me.... always need to adjust the height....
sigh.... you guys are better than me already.... my friends all dunno DA FUQ is mechanical keyboards, and all they know and asking are "Is that for gaming ar?" or something similar....


Yea.... me too, still waiting for Cex to adjust the price.... then only try asking for best price....
but the price seems not budging.... now makes me doubt what bro Edifier announced....
But last time when the currency just hike, the change was quite fast.... but now when it dropped, the change is sooooo slooooowwww.....

i think i might as well live with the price, if i was a trader i also wont even do anything to it if other traders dont, indirectly i get more margin that way

it's pretty common in the world of business. lulz
last time i let ppl tryout mechanical keyboard during an IT fair in my uni, i asked those who tried it and 99% gave me mind-phucking answers.

example:
- got difference meh?
- this keyboard no word 1 can use de meh?
- this keyboard look same like RM20 keyboard bu why so expensive geh?
- wah, so expensive where got ppl want to buy oh?
- mechanical keyboard not razer meh?
- only "so-high" will buy this kind of keyboard, use only mah why need so expensive?
- etc blah...

they can buy a camera worth few k but not a mechanical keyboard (price is 10 times lower than their camera)

^
When people doesn't see a purpose on spending that much on a thing that are commonly used at cheaper price, they will have this kind of mindsets, that's why company needs to hire product managers to educate the end users.

My first expensive tool that i bought for my self on computer are gaming mouse, it does makes a difference, if you use cheapo mouse, it will have tracking problem when you drag your mouse very quickly, that will screw your whole game when you are playing something intensive or requires fast movement, after i got my self a gaming mouse, the tracking problem is gone and i can do all sort of 360 degree or more spins without problems.

No surprise for people living at Kampar to have this kind of reactions, well you can just show them the "holy bible" to get to know more about mechanical keyboard.

This post has been edited by kEazYc: Feb 26 2012, 03:32 PM

That's why i stopped preaching.
Instead, I show off my colorful keyboards instead

Thus far, my relatives that tried out my Model M said that it is very nice to type on.

I did manage to infect some of them, with the keycool mini 87.

and btw,
@kaiserreich

the model M u got is using what type of connector?

Kampar UTAR as well huh

Haven't been here for some time.
Just got these. NYAN ALL THE WAY!!!


-Sub-dye PBT

Certain batches of Filco TKL(and also CM Storm) are known to being plagued by arrow keys offset problem. Mean the keys are misaligned and off-center than what it should be. It should not affect the use of the keyboard but may affect you to insert a key-puller. Also, those perfectionists will sure mind about it, LOL.

Then, can take a macro shot at the arrow keys part? Thx.

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Added on February 26, 2012, 4:11 pmThats a looong nyan cat. May be next time can group buy tac nyan(reverse of nyan cat)?

This post has been edited by Human10: Feb 26 2012, 04:12 PM

- CM QuickFire Rapid [top]
- Filco Tenkeyless [below]

This post has been edited by Squarebox: Feb 26 2012, 04:27 PM

User posted image, your image had gone missing by some mean.

He already edit the pic

I see... wah Mech KB sound so fun