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siles1991
post Aug 28 2015, 04:06 PM

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Lookin for a new mkb red switch TKL with backlit keys. Recommendations around RM300 below - RM400. Want something durable haha.

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post Oct 23 2015, 10:21 AM

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Anyone knows if the Ducky Zero 2087 TKL is any good? Durable? Are there better options at the same price point for a TKL w/ red switches.

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post Nov 24 2015, 10:07 AM

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pulling the trigger on a new mechanical keyboard soon but the question is where's the best place to get keycaps and any guides to start on choosing keycaps?

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post Nov 24 2015, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Nov 24 2015, 11:09 AM)
First thing before buying a mkb is check the layout, see if it's a standard layout. If it's like those 'gaming' layout on the spacebar row, you'll very likely to run into issue fitting aftermarket keysets on it (the keycaps won't fit on the spacebar row).

If it's a standard layout and all good, then it depends on what type of keyboard you're using, backlit or no backlit, Cherry mx stem or mx clone switches. Usually doubleshot keycaps don't support backlit but iinm i've seen some that actually support backlit. ABS, PBT, POM, just go read up. Most common and cheap keycaps are laser etched, then some use pad print, some use dye sub. DS and dye sub won't fade over time.

Keycaps got various profiles, OEM, Cherry profile, DSA, DCS and etc.

I'm too lazy to carry on explaning. You should just refer to the first post posted by TS. It explained all that I said.

Happy hunting and hope you join the mkb club soon.

Oh, about where to buy keycaps, you can try asking ultimatezone, they carry Vortex keycaps (OEM profile). Then look for GMK or BSP if you want cherry profile, but those usually cost you a Filco to get it. Then lastly try finding on taobao.
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I currently have a cherry brown KBT Race, and pulled the trigger on a Filco MJ2 cherry red, and was thinking of getting DS PBT keycaps in the near future. Anyone on the forums sell o-rings at non-exorbitant prices?
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post Nov 24 2015, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Nov 24 2015, 04:05 PM)
KBT race seems to have pretty weird arrow keys. Filco, good choice smile.gif

I think you can get o rings from TS's store, link in his siggy.
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Yeah they are a tad vertically "squished" I guess? haha not sure how else to put it. It was either a Filco or the Ducky zero then saw a good deal on filco and BANG!

Aights will check it out! Thanks.
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post Nov 24 2015, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(silrave @ Nov 24 2015, 07:57 PM)
hi
going christmas soon
plan to get a mkb XD
last time say get till now
really gg > <
where got promotion on mkb XD
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rarely see mkb got promotion unless it's those from razer. for a reason haha. either filco or ducky. got try out some switches and boards at heavyarms than you can tell which switch you like and in what kind of body. like when i tried blue switches in the cherry mx2 board and ducky zero. both blue but the cherry a lot more mushy in feeling because of the board.
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post Nov 27 2015, 12:04 PM

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Does anyone know if there is a group buy in Malaysia for double shot PBT caps?
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post Nov 27 2015, 01:14 PM

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I surprisingly find red switches to be very nice and fuwa fuwa for typing. I like it more than browns hahahaha.
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post Nov 27 2015, 01:56 PM

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QUOTE(davey.havok @ Nov 27 2015, 01:37 PM)
no need groupbuy, some sellers here have ready inventory
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not much variety haha
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post Nov 27 2015, 04:05 PM

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I wonder if there is another 75% board like the KBT Race 2 that has that has readily available cases because I find that my KBT Race 2 case is quite flimsy, much tempted to get another filco and then get casings to colour code them by switches xD

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post Nov 28 2015, 12:37 PM

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Any alu-cases in malaysia for Filco biggrin.gif?
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post Nov 30 2015, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(chongtiensum @ Nov 30 2015, 05:51 PM)
i have one alu filco thinking of letting go  brows.gif
pm me if interested yoh
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what colour?
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post Dec 1 2015, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(chongtiensum @ Dec 1 2015, 09:16 AM)
one with original filco keycaps another with taihao [attachmentid=5414519][attachmentid=5414520]
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im looking for case only xD
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post Dec 9 2015, 02:59 AM

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QUOTE(aavsr @ Dec 9 2015, 02:28 AM)
Hello mechanical keyboard sifus, i have a question . Why is nobody selling TKL Ducky Shines in Malaysia?Ducky Mini has no f1-f9 which is no no for my game,Ducky Zero Shine only blue led no fun sad.gif Razer Blackwidow Chroma Tournament uses Kalih Switch(i used to have an old Blackwidow with genuine Cherry MX blue, so really can feel the difference in terms of being more solid than these Kailh Switches.CM Storm and Corsair, iono i dont like CM Storm and Corsair design is not nice for me sad.gif I with people would bring some Ducky TKL cause they look so good wink.gif
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There's Keycool 87 I think.
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post Dec 9 2015, 08:03 PM

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QUOTE(Nyanmaru @ Dec 9 2015, 06:28 PM)
Oh?Anyone ever done this can help explain to me the details?
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Use the first page to learn how to read the colours for switches then find what you want and ask a taobao agent from the forums to order it for you.
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post Dec 14 2015, 02:06 PM

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Guys im thinking of building a board, either TKL or 60% since can easily find those type of cases online.

So im really aiming for a 60% atm so lets just say

PCB:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-...-ver20-pcb.html

Case:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index....ct_detail&p=627

Plate:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housings-...ate-for-60.html

Switches:
MX Blue (can someone point me in the right direction)

USB:
Lacking in any parts knowledge so no idea what to get for it.

Anything else i missed out other than diodes and solder? Also is there a such thing as a switch clicky like blue but soft like red?

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post Dec 14 2015, 03:08 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Dec 14 2015, 03:00 PM)
You sure you want to buy from GON?  unsure.gif
Just generally there are many many options out there for 60% pcb.

As for the case, I think they are not going to restock any soon. Btw, someone is selling a Lambo 60% case in MMKB fb page. And not to mention lots of option in taobao.  whistling.gif

Switches, maybe just swap out the blues with a lighter spring? Blues are by no means heavy to me though, I don't like red, too light for me.  rolleyes.gif

Usually USB and controllers are presoldered or if there is an option, please let them solder for you. You sure you can assemble yourself and not burn the pcb?

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I'm not sure what other options, GON seems to be one of the easily accessible ones, and same site has a plate.

Case I already payed deposit for the iQunix next month pay full to get it. rclxm9.gif rclxm9.gif

I like the softness of red but wouldn't mind having the clickiness of blue to go with it. But if all else fails probably go red i guess.

I've done soldering work for audio gear before only failed once so i'm pretty confident I can solder diodes and switches looks basic enough, but unsure what it'd be like in practice. I wonder if anyone has a blue with lighter spring for me to test. For USB port though the site pictures doesn't show a usb port on it, but if i could find good boards with usb alr soldered on that'd be preferable.
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post Dec 14 2015, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(zennasyndroxx @ Dec 14 2015, 03:32 PM)
what do you think about this one?

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wahhhh niceeee

QUOTE(yuktsi14 @ Dec 14 2015, 03:34 PM)
how much are you planning to pay for the your custom keyboard project?  shakehead.gif
1k, 2k? Tell us your budget and what layout you are looking at.
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prolly about 1k-1.5k gonna be over time slowly slowly build. Case alr settled now just switches and pcb. layout 60%
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post Dec 14 2015, 04:06 PM

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QUOTE(zennasyndroxx @ Dec 14 2015, 04:04 PM)
ah you settled on case, else I can just sell you that one in the picture  brows.gif
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sorry bro haha, but wanna ask how much you charge if I want to setup LED like yours, like that background led look? Joined a massdrop for plate 30usd, so plate should be settled.

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post Dec 14 2015, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(zennasyndroxx @ Dec 14 2015, 04:09 PM)
that one depends on your pcb, but first, what case have you bought?
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PCB most likely nerd 60 v2, case iquinix lambo

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