There's a reason why people use teensy in prototypes...

Tone depends on keycaps.

Currently using mix and match DSA profile (left hand) and mostly DCS double-shot ABS (because my right hand haven't fully memorized the layout yet)

Click is closer to a thud than actual click, mainly due to bigger bump. I highly suggest that you try typing on ergo clears with a pair of headphones and let the sound translate through your fingers instead.

Word.

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more dedication than me.

hooh88 u gotta have this!!!

Just get an atmega breakout board. One of those TQFP to DIP converters. You can even practice your soldering skills on them. The Key is get tons of flux

Taobao Link

For Perf board, i absolutely despise that thing. They are horrible. Get a good quality breadboard and you should be fine.

Teensy is fine for prototyping, but man....it is pricey.
Can buy a lot of Atmega already


Or you know, just get the Arduino clones from Taobao, and flash the AVR bootloader on it and you should be good to go for prototyping.

This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Jun 25 2014, 10:49 AM

coming soon

Alu ghpad again

All dear Mechanical Keyboarders, I want to ask if the Corsair Vengeance K70 Red have any problem? I mean I like the looks of this keyboard, but, I am worried about it's durability.
I had researched a little about it. But, I want to learn about it.
Anyone? Thanks.

someone ever complain about the led issues.
and reseller has mentioned it is one of the highest rma rate among mkbs

I still very reluctant to solder such intricate stuff. Even though my skills improved a lot compared to before I started doing keyboards, I am still scared.

These 2 keyboards you need to buy from taobao.

Granite shipped! Now the long waiting game begins...
Anyone have experience how long normally for items from SP to arrive here?

Nice! I think around 10-14 days maybe? I got it about 10 days after it shipped.

I still have not gotten my shipped email... Sigh..

Does the tracking works after the package left US?

Partially. Sometimes you get the tracking status that it arrived in the local processing center. That means you'll get the item in 3 days.

I've been googling and searching ebay for that. Didnt know its name. Just ordered that Thank you love you

This post has been edited by faridr: Jun 25 2014, 04:02 PM

Hello all, just want to know, any thoughts on Zalman K-500 MKB?

Zalman K-500 using FAKE/CLONE cherry switches (Kailh switch). Very high reliable issue, the stem of the switch easily broken.
Razer also using the same kind of switch.
So, avoid this brand or those brands with kailh. Or else, your future mkb don't last long.
Link: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Produ...ead.php?Idx=598



Anything else want to ask?

This post has been edited by quovadis123: Jun 25 2014, 05:26 PM

I see, is this Kailh switch new?

Anyone got experience with Kailh switch?

You can have a look in this link for the introduction of Kailh switch. http://imgur.com/a/7ujle
Zalman K500 also inside.

Let us know your feedback after you look.

LOL. Zalman and his Kailh friends. Looks identical.


This post has been edited by quovadis123: Jun 25 2014, 05:35 PM

from ripster switch guide, 13th and 14th picture


I use this one in my prototype keyboard, and it suck. The click clack is there, but it does not feel as smooth nor responsive as cherry blue. Okay for playing simple games like cs, but for typing, tend to be slower and lots of mistake.

Its aristotle cherry clone.

This post has been edited by faridr: Jun 25 2014, 05:49 PM