cant open the link
load as i thocness???

uh? just tested the link. it worked fine for me.

it's not that deep in terms of sound imo. i will tune a full set for use with dz60 flex-cut pcb later.

Any sound sample ??

sorry but there will be no sound samples from me for now. i have tried to record switch sound many times. they all have significant differences from the actual ones. to avoid confusions later, it's better not to post them.

i have also tried to build something similar and compared to those from youtube before. they really sound differently from what're posted. hence, i don't believe in sound profiles at youtube also.

this is also why i don't bother about sound profiles in general. as long as i like the typing feels, it's really good enough for me. for instance, this board that i'm typing on now is an old kbd75v1. it's a tray-mount. i made it plateless, fully case foamed with poron, with tuned cherry mx black (62g linear rated springs), and epbt cool kids. i like the typing feels of this combo. i think it sounds nice also haha (syok sendiri )

i think it's better to learn basics, collect own typing experience, and then make own builds. they might not be good in others' eyes, but as long as they meet your expectations, it's really good enough.

edit: although there is a diference in usb port type, pcbs for kbd75v1 and kbd75v3.0/1 use the same firmware (kbd75 rev2).



This post has been edited by horns: Apr 15 2022, 10:55 AM

Update. After researching almost 2 weeks. I have pull the trigger bought a Zoom65 Olivia Light

Excited and a bit scared to assemble my first custom keyboard Lol

i agree with you ... the typing feels and the sound is individual preference ...
it is your own keeb and you alone can do what ever you want with it right

est arrival ??? and what is your plan?

This post has been edited by cruzzmz: Apr 15 2022, 11:23 AM

Horns uses a 75%! Vindication! Haha

hahaha of course i use 75%; my preferred sizes are 60/65/75%.

i use 64-key 60% as my main layout because as of now, parts are still readily available (e.g., cx60 pcb which supports single 64-key layout; different plate types and thickness; pre-cut foams), and i can use up all the keys as frequently as possible

Any tips on daily driving a 60%? I haven't gotten mine yet, but right now I am planning to:
Mod tap the bottom right mods + shift as arrow keys.

These keys:
- =
[ ]

Will default to:
Ins Home
Del End

The keys on the legend will only be in layer 1.

Encoder will default to Page Up Page Dn.

exactly. that's actually where the fun is imo, and one of the main reasons why i still make reference builds continuously.

basics are important for custom builds. the more you know, the better you understand underlying issues, and you will be more creative in solving issues. (within physical limits of parts used, of course)

i'm revisiting my basics now, from parts to mods. all keyboard constructions have their own strengths and weaknesses, and some of them still have significant rooms for improvement. i still pick up new stuff/little details along the way. it's really up to you to find out.

tbh, expensive kits don't mean they will give good typing experience out-of-box, and cheap kits don't mean they will be eternally bad. we have seen many failed attempts by users that were clueless about what they did, and i'm convicned that those who know better can make good builds out of cheap parts. the main reason that the same kit doesn't achieve desired outcomes is just the gap of experience/level of know-hows of the owners.

it really depends on your habits, and your needs for keys that are missing when you use 60%. then, you just need to get used to ithem.

in terms of layouts, a way to find out is to check out https://config.qmk.fm/ and load the supported layouts of 60% pcbs, e.g. standard-ansi, hhkb, and others. with chording, a lot of things are actually achievable with 60 or below.

i was a long-term gk-64 user previously, so i'm used to gk-64-style layout. i don't use right shift, so i make that 1u-right-shift as mo(2), for board settings. i can also set up the del key as mo(3) if i want to, because i can use shift + backspace as del.

well said bro

me still learning too

Hi. You bought it from the official website? How's the shipping like and how much did you pay for shipping?

This post has been edited by Savor_Savvy: Apr 15 2022, 03:38 PM

What kind of chording do you do?
On my current board I do ASD for Win+Shift+S (Windows Snip and sketch tool) and Home+End for Alt+Prt Scr (no standard Prt Scr at all on any layer).

On my numpad, I use 12 for a, 23 for b, 3Enter for c, 45 for d, 56 for e, 6+ for f. Helps me to enter MAC addresses and IPV6 addresses faster just from the numpad.

Come give me some ideas please.

yes from the official site ... it was USD81 plus shipping (i think it was free)
i got a 10% off coupon

as of today im good with this keebs
but i did change the switch and the keycaps

yes, just learn, practice tuning/building at your own pace, and get more first-hand experience progressively.

for beginners, pick up soldering and desoldering, and then learn good practices for mkb building also. these are simple and straight forward. you just need practices to get better. although hot-swap boards have improved over time, and are convenient, soldered boards are always relatively better (it provides solid structural support in general).

eventually, you will realize that most of the time spent on building a custom board are the wait time for parts to arrive, and then the time you spend for repeated tuning and testing hehe

.. you are better than me in this chording thing i believe lol

true the waits will be thrilling
also the lubing hahaha

haha

mkb tuning is a huge topic, from switches and other parts of a board, to techniques and ingredients used in mods. typing feels and sound are always the results of parts in a board working together, hence it's better for users to learn how to formulate builds appropriately with the right combos, to achieve what they actually want.

the learning process does take time, efforts, and patience though. but then, it's a hobby. there is no need to rush for anything. just pick things up at your own pace.

also, there is no right or wrong in many cases, because in the end, the thing that matters the most is whether you like the typing experience or not.

Yes
One part is the switch .. the right base, the right top, the right stem and the right spring
Finally the right sound ... That alone is satisfying 😂

how long is the shipping duration?

i think it was 1-2 weeks