where do i start if i want to get a 96 mkb w/ cherry mx brown

edit: nvm, found more compilation of information on reddit. reading now

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: Mar 13 2020, 09:06 PM

i came across terms like CNC sandwich case, ps2avrgb. Can someone explain them to me in simplest terms pls?

any1 using an acrylic base casing? How is aluminum better than acrylic base?

im a big fan of 96 layout mkb, but not many choices. Those custom build models by China manufacturer are so much more expensive than ready build ones.

hi, do you know what is the closest gateron switches to cherry mx brown?

Using brother's cherry blue now, so heavy.

sifus, how are Gateron KS-3X1 and KS-3X47 different from Gateron KS-3?

if iwant to buy from taobao, how much will kena charge import tax?

edit: Also, if soldered switches, still can lube?

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: Apr 18 2020, 08:34 PM

ahh reposting cuz too late to edit the previous post, people might miss.

If soldered switches, still possible to lube?

Oh no. I am looking at a pre-built mkb, because custom build one is so expensive.

edit: can take a look at this one ? Cant lube already right?

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: Apr 18 2020, 10:24 PM

96%. i havent looked into other form factors, so i dont know their pricing.

melody 96 kit 1 with acrylic bot (excluding switches, leds and key caps) is almost rm600 already, kit 2 full alu almost 800 LOL.

iqunix f96 KAT ~680, everything included. KAT Alpha keycap costs 100usd, but iqunix clones GMK keycaps and implements them into their products. So the KAT keycaps i think the company also copies from the original KAT alpha.

i saw on taeha vid that he received the kb fully assembled. I dont think it is a custom kit.

D: premium price for premium stuff. I'm swayed by your words.

how bout sandwich mount?

Are those 'cherry卫星轴' stabs on taobao legit? Do people generally use cherry stabs?

Can recommend cheaper backlit double shot pbt keycap pls? taihao is very exp, pokai already

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: May 15 2020, 08:13 PM

doubleshot = 双色, am i right?

oh wow, didnt know switch film is a thing and the difference it makes. Is transparent switch films on taobao?

the color of the switch films wont affect the led lighting since the switch will be underneath the key cap, right?

edit: anti static tweezer is still electrical conductive to test the pcb board, right?

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: May 22 2020, 04:35 PM

all the switch gap films in the garage sales are sold.

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10....82&on_comment=1

how well do these screw-in stabs perform compared to GMK ones?

C3 sux for pbt keycaps and c3 has screw ins

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboard...s_should_i_get/

"Do note that with PBT caps they have problems I think with the caps being too tight and messing up the stabilizer or something like that (please someone else clarify)."

"Avoid PBT with C3 stabilizers."

"Yeah, c3 apparently doesn't like some pbt caps. Things are too tight. They can bind. That's a deal breaker personally."

maybe new batch of c3 stabs they will fix the problem. idk

where can i buy 3mm foam?

https://mkultra.click/products/melody96-combo

Includes 4mm plate foam, 2mm cutout foam and 2mm bottom foam. Cutouts account for screw in stabilizers, reset button and all RGB underglow.

so if i want to buy eva foams and cut them myself, i will have to buy 2 different thickness?

This post has been edited by ShadowFiendZXC: Jun 1 2020, 10:14 AM