Having not received my Korean custom, if LED light is not what's defining a Korean custom, then what is? It can't be the MX switches. Is it the acrylic or aluminum case? The legs? Or a combination of all?

Custom is always about the PCB and Case, chips & firmware others are pretty much common...

... dive back...

This post has been edited by wildwestgoh: Dec 17 2014, 02:21 PM

the worksmanship of the overall build. the alu/acrylic case designs. modding of mx springs, lubing and stickers. the design they have for alu cases, the overall feel when you're typing on a korean alu custom.

Korean custom kbd is vast, they are many teams which stick to their own philosophy. For exam KBDMod team designed KMAC series, it is more to neat and simple looking.
OTD teams design is more traditional, no-frills pcb, combining both modern and classic design to achieve one of the most soulful (to date) keyboards to some people (including me)
Duck0113 and his team are more on modern design, offering feature-rich pcb with different led settings, macro, repeat rate..etc.

It is also MX switch to define custom mechanical keyboard. That's why we call custom, isn't it?
When we talk about mx switch, you get to choose different color switch stickers.
Then into springs, ranging from 35g springs to 100g springs, each spring can be swapped according to your likings.
Some people like 45g, some like 55g, while some prefer 62 or even 67g.
Move on to tuning. Tuning mx switches can be complicate, by using different lubing materials it gives different feeling to your fingers.

Whether acrylic or aluminium case, it is about series (or by authors).

Not to forget, there are too many pretty keycaps set available for MX.

Here are some photos for you, all belongs to korean custom.


This post has been edited by 168257061: Dec 17 2014, 02:31 PM

tonight don't need google dns to fap. see this one boleh la

You guys are truly the sifu and master of Korean customs thank you. I forgot about the custom springs of the MX switch and the lubing. The one I will be getting is a custom 55g MX Blues and no switch tuning. I like 55g and I hope it's the same weight as the 55g Topre Realforce I use at home. Oh, hurry up Mr mailman!

wow.. 2 day shipping!
Presenting 2TU, my first Korean Custom, sort of..

55g MX Blues! Too good to be true!

And then I found out that I don't have a micro USB cable! crap!!

I have to go those $5 shop and buy one now.

This post has been edited by belfong: Dec 17 2014, 05:14 PM

How light it is? I want see see led poison or maybe your mx novelty collection

Nice keyboard, bro.

Very nice!

2TU has many keyboards on sale, for a very nice price. Too bad I have other commitments in life.

It's very light. Lighter than a HHKB. Of course currently it has no key caps yet so my estimate could be out.

I'm also glad that it uses Cherry stab so I don't have to wrestle with all those tapes on legs.

niceee
how does the 55g feel ? better than stock blues ?

Haven't put caps yet, so can't comment on how it feels. The caps are at home and I am stuck in office. In terms of width, it is shorter than HHKB because HHKB still have the bezel. 2TU doesn't have bezel. Length are almost the same. But being acrylic the bottom part of the case has some scratches. Not sure if this is acceptable for something premium like this. I guess it is inevitable. Even some CC direct from the man himself have scratches.

Edit: love the fact that it is clear acrylic so I can see the beautiful PCB. And the two stands are just flawless!



This post has been edited by belfong: Dec 17 2014, 06:23 PM

nice keyboard love the back of the keyboard hope my new B87 look as nice as yours XD

Hi, do you mind to help for taking few pictures of the bezels, screwing parts with closer shot?
Really appreciate .
Just wanna get a reference of the acrylic case design for later on.

Edit: Nvm, I think i got it. Just saw your previous post.

This post has been edited by hmwgbworld: Dec 17 2014, 10:11 PM

Let me know if you need closer shots. But it's going to be with an iPhone. I don't have DSLR so I can't do too close up.

may i ask where did you get those clear housing for the switches ? looks good can't wait for you to put the caps on and light it up

This post has been edited by cloud8992: Dec 17 2014, 11:09 PM

guys want to shared this funny mod i saw on the internet what you guys think about this ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enzU9u328Fc

why so selowpoke

have you tried typing on them? how does they feel? does the tactile bump become noticeably heavier or does it becomes lighter? does the stems get stucks sometimes cause of the lighter spring being unable to push the stems back up?