Hi all

need some help here, new to this mechanical keyboard. came across this thread a while back while looking at popular topics.
First impression was wtf these keyboards are expensive few hundred almost a 1k
2nd wow was so many enthusiast here (7 new threads in 2015)

I have previously used and love the microsoft keyboard ergonomics 4000.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http:/...OB2AQMwgdKAAwAA

absolutely love the keyboard layout. but only thing is the keys suck they dont last long, in a few months to 1 years some keys fail. these keyboard are about RM250 each.
there is nothing else quite like this keyboard layout at that price.

Now for my main questions are blue switches.
I have not tested any switch yet, will go to a pc shop and try when i get a chance.

red - not gamer, i prefer tactile feel
blue seems to be the popular choice for typist but its too loud.
brown seems to suit me spec wise?
green - how does that feel? page 1 description is not that clear.

what different between Ducky Zero and Ducky One?
their prices seems to be cheapest mechanical keyboard in Malaysia
http://www.lelong.com.my/ducky-dk2108-mech...7-02-Sale-P.htm

http://www.lelong.com.my/ducky-one-cherry-...7-01-Sale-I.htm

Ergonomics mechanical keyboards are just way too expensive? unless someone knows where i can find a clone in taobao or something.

This post has been edited by Leon be here now: Mar 7 2016, 01:24 PM

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This post has been edited by Leon be here now: Mar 7 2016, 01:24 PM

mx clear has more pronounced tactile and heavier compared to brown.
if you can't accept black, means you probably won't be able to accept clear.

kailh was the first few cloner for cherry mx, but few years back, they had a notorious reputation of switch stem breaking off and inconsistent blue switch.
majority of the keyboard community was heavily bias against kailh since they are like the pirated cherry mx, having their switch stem breaking up on user's keyboard isn't helping them at all.

over the years, i don't see anymore news about kailh switch breaking, i hope that it's because they have kick up a notch in their quality.

despite it using kailh, i'd rather take azio than corsair simply because azio is using standard layout


means can't fit in at all?
that is sad...

your stab came off?
lagi sad, apa keyboard ini?

Many years d board already. At least last longer than my previous Ducky Shine 2.
Well, I normally took this Rapid-i for most of my product photography.
Now rosak "R", still can use "Esc" for single keycap photography.
Rapid-i tahan few years, must cukur. Ducky Shine 2 last time bad luck last less than 1 year then rosak LED.

Can 1-to-1 exchange if you still have warranty. Btw, Rapid-i is the best-selling keyboards of CM.

Hi guys, what's the cheapest place to order a HHKB (with shipping included)?

the thread used to move even more before they remove post count from this thread, after that it slowed down.
now we slowly see it picking up because more people are aware of mechanical keyboard already, and recently it picked up pace because of bash a giveaway

anyway, regarding the switch type.
i used to think and simulate the switch in my mind as to which type i would prefer before buying or trying any of it.
i game and i like to type, so i figured mx brown switch would suit me best.

(btw, mx green = mx blue with heavier spring, means u need to use more force to press down)

when i finally got to try my hands (or fingers) on the real thing, both brown switch keyboard and blue switch keyboard.
i instantly fell in love with blue switch in the first 2 keypress.

and now guess what's my favourite switch now?
mx black using mx blue's stock spring, which basically means a lighter version of mx black (linear).

moral of the story is, you need to try them. same like shoe or car, test drive first before you buy.
or you can always buy a few different type

now for the 2 links you provided;
ducky zero = a very basic entry level keyboard from ducky.

ducky one = the one in the link doesn't have LED, but it has macro functions which ducky zero doesn't have.

that is the major difference i can see.
oh also, ducky one comes with a micro usb detachable cable.

one last thing, i'm not sure if the non-led ducky one keyboard allows people to sendiri install led onto it...because if they are using the same pcb, logically it should have holes ready for the led. any ducky one user can clarify on this?

Ergonomics type of keyboards are expensive.
For us normal users, get a TKL, will fit your needs. Not bad, and optimized for basic ergonomics needs.

<<green - how does that feel? page 1 description is not that clear.>>
Thanks for the feedback about description not clear. MX Green is like heavy version of Blue.
Clicky + Tactile. Not recommended for typist spend long hours on work.

For your case, try MX Brown. Which can prevent you have fingers fatigue for long hours typing.
Tactile can able to correct your typing mistake, very good for touch-typing.

Ducky Zero is basic spec Ducky, Made in China, and cheapest among all Ducky keyboards.
Ducky One is latest series, lower spec compared to Shine-series, however it's made in Taiwan like other Ducky top series.

Avoid LELONG/11street/lazada, or you may buy at your own risk.
We advised you first, but if you insist to keep buy, then later don't complain.

Guys,

I wanna ask..where to find hard cases for mkb..I always put my mkb in a laptop bag somehow afraid it will jeopardize it as sometimes the key been push back by bag cover.

Thanks

Actually I have kind of tested mechanical keyboard few months back, i saw the price tag of RM700-800 and know nothing about mechanical keyboard it, push a few keys and knew they felt different to my normal keyboard.

Macro function - can you also get them in free generic software that can be used in any keyboards? i think there are also macros for mouse as well?


TKL?
are you referring to TKL coolermaster keyboard? - it looks like a normal keyboard not ergonomics, and very expensive RM600-700

mind to share why avoid LELONG/11street/lazada? has some users con via fake products before?
I do most of my electronics shopping online as its cheaper.

Is there a similar thread about mouse?
I bought a lot of different omron switches from taobao last year with the intent of changes the switches, one of my middle clicks are soo loud and annoying.
i have a logitech G300/G300s, think its the best mouse as it suites me finger grip. love all the extra programmable buttons. they are soo convenient.
eg here is how i program my mouse in desktop mode
Alt+Tab (switch window)
Window+D (show desktop)
Ctrl (so you can zoom in out with wheel)
ALT+F4 (close window)
Undo button
Back button

lol i just spend like 450 bucks on this shine 4
unless got a keyboard sell below 300 then i might consider haha
But i like blue switch a lot lol

then pls use this keyboard secukup-cukup first
the tactile clicky will make ur o2jam experience a little bit different as well.
i did enjoy my o2jam with my blue switch, but i agree that linear switch works best for games like this.

changing your switch on your newly bought shine 4 is the same as voiding it's warranty.
also you risk spoiling the led when you desolder the switch to replace with new switch.
i modified my shine 2 after using it for over a year (or at least until the warranty's over and have picked up soldering skills over the period, and not forgetting doing a lot of research about modifying the keyboard.)

TKL or Ten Key Less, also called 80% keyboard. A full sized keyboard is 100%. A TKL is essentially minus the number pad. 60/65% keyboards are even smaller, eg Vortex Pok3r

EDIT : Gives you a better idea:


This post has been edited by richard912: Mar 7 2016, 03:03 PM

lol i google "tkl keyboard" and that cm came up twice on top, i thought it was just a brand/model

oh cheers, i need full size, i frequently use the numpad.

As I am used to working from a notebook, I'm accustomed to not having a numpad. Hence, I use a TKL with my home desktop, less clutter.

Can fit. Just that not so clicky. I think better use with linears or tactile. The clicky sound just left the high pitch part, so it's not really fun.

My stab wire always come out when I change caps because the lubing one the wire. no biggie

so i guess thin caps works best with mx blue for clickgasm.

Yeah. The clicking sound on dem thin ABS is sooooo nice. But the colourway on this... with my board... OMG. So pretty.

woi celaka, u dun OMG urself only.
lai show drills

Guys,

Any of you guys know where to obtain some lube for mechanical keyboards?

Big hardware shop, (but I forgot the name of the shop )
Get the Super Lube Synthetic Grease.