hmm anyone know where to buy cherry mx/ gateron switches in malaysia? i know lazada and taobao has it but i can't guarantee if it's genuine...

you can contact quovadis123 for this. usually at taobao, as long as the sellers are reputable, their switches are genuine

Guys, anywhere to purchase keycaps? Since ulti zone already change owner and product limited. Else have tl look at massdrop 😅

Depends on what you want. Taobao is a good source too.

Hey guys, which is the best way of getting a HHKB Pro 2 (japanese layout), considering the prices and warranty services afterward.

notes on stabilizer mods - o-ring and silicone pads:

these mods were published by walkerstop at keebtalk.com. the main purpose of these mods are to reduce noise of up and down strokes of large keys (modifiers, space bar).
- source: https://www.keebtalk.com/t/silencing-upstroke-of-stabs/2700
- actual video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzF4hVoOCHg

usually, stabilizer lubing and band-aid mod are used on cherry style stabilizers to minimize noise produced (i.e. up and down strokes of keys; wire rattles). however these mods do have side effects:
- conventionally, dielectric grease is used to enhance sound dampening of band-aids; with silicone pads, you don't need to use grease anymore;
- band-aid mod has some apparent issues: after a while, gum on band-aids might make stabs literally sticky and sluggish; it also introduces mushiness to large keys;
- some people just don't like to apply too many grease on stabilizers.

the walker's way:
- o-ring mod: the main purpose is to silence upstrokes of large keys. the o-ring is measured at 4mm outer diameter (OD), 1mm thick. it also helps reduce wire rattles.
- silicone pads: the pads are used to replace band-aid mod (to reduce noise generated by down strokes of large keys). the pads are 0.5mm thick. do not use anything thicker than 0.5mm because some how it might affect the travel distance of the keys.
- full clipping mod: in the video, note that all legs of the stabilizer inserts are cut off. this must be done because the presence of legs might also affect key travel distance, after the addition of o-rings.

outcomes:
- with both mods applied, you will have large keys that are relatively quieter than the rest of the keys. the typing feel changes to something like cherry mx silent red, i.e. cushioned up and down strokes.
- if the keys are too mushy for you, you might wanna skip the silicone pads.

imo, these mods are good if you intended to make silent builds. however it's better to experiment with them first.

edit:

the o-ring and full clipping mods are good to fix most chinese-made plate-mount stabilizers.

unless wire rattles are obvious, there's no need to use these on cherry style pcb-mount stabs (tested on kbdfans' pcb-mount screw-in stabs)

This post has been edited by horns: Oct 14 2018, 04:45 AM

Any idea where I can test/get Filco Majestouch Convertible 2 TKL keyboard in KL/PJ?

hmm ultimatezone closed down, but iirc you can still go in to test 2-6 pm

not sure if they have filco still, but they used to have

guys, I am looking to get a portable keyboard with the following criteria:
-portable
-wireless
-rechargable battery(no AA or AAA battery needed)
-mechanical(optional because my hand used to mechanical feel d and hard to satisfy with non mechanical feel. )

I just planning to use it at home or probably bring to office sometime to type when using phone. right now the closest in my survey is the elysium Dot keyboard:
Elysium Dot Lazada

Wondering if anyone know anything comparable to this elysium Dot?

Anne Pro? Filco Convertible or Filco Minila Air?
but both are kinda hard to source though.

anyone knows where is it possible to find CODE Mechanical keyboards around Subang area?

Thanks for the recommendation!

Anne Pro looks like a good competition with elysium with my requirement. Filco's convertible too big and mimila air keyboard kind looks too uncomforatable at first look and it needs AA battery. looks good though...

But like you said, hard to source. Anne Pro is sold in lazada but no warranty at all... and no change of mind applicable.

i dont like elysium bcoz of the non-standard keycaps. as for usage, im not sure. nvr had any experience using it for a long time except some cuba cuba at shops.

maybe u can try buying used anne pro just to try around?

i have a minila. it does look uncomfortable, but once u get use to it. it is good enough. for me at least.
it is my only kibod that i can swap control/caps lock. and yes, having control key on caps is much more convenience.
as for the battery, u can always use a rechargeable batt. but i can say the battery life is impressive. for me who rarely use it. i nvr changed the battery given from the guy i bought it from.

Hi all. I'm looking for a TKL keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switches and backlit (doesn't have to be RGB). I have done my research and I think the Ducky One TKL is the best one for me. The Cooler Master Masterkeys Pro S had my attention at first but I read around that the macro features aren't up to par to the Ducky's.

Anyway, I've been asking around all the tech shops and no seems to be selling this keyboard. They said that they are looking for a new Ducky distributor. Is buying online from an international store my way to go here? If so, what would be the best sites?

P.S. If you could recommend me a good TKL keyboard that I can get locally that would be nice too. I'm also open to 75% keyboard like the Vortex Race 3.

this is an old model so it might be not available anymore. there is a used one at mechmarket, https://www.facebook.com/groups/MYMECHMARKET/

Oh. So the newer one would be Ducky One 2 TKL then? Where can I get my hands on this?

true. reason i like elysium mainly is becausethe design. I also tried in shop b4 and it does need some time to get i believe. other than that gateron blue feels quite good to me. anne pro design a bit boxy but still good.

why la so little choice. haha.

Anyone has experience where their rubber casing gets sticky? My cooler master keyboard(which I haven't use in a while) has sticky surface now

lingloong has listed this, https://www.lelong.com.my/ducky-one-2-horiz...7-01-Sale-I.htm

since u die die want bluetooth to connect to phone. yea, the choice is limited.

most of kibod design is indeed boxy.

good luck on ur search for "the one" bro !