i cheapo one ... only but a cheap knob hahaha

Very Dope knobs, I've tested it fits the GMMK pro perfectly as well.

recently i bought some generic 60% tray-mount plastic cases from ymdk, in order for me to revisit ways of improving typing feel for builds with such cases. in general, plastic cases are nice, because they have no pings.

tbh, this type of generic plastic cases do requires things to be taken care of. also, warped cases are common. however, these are fixable to certain extents to have acceptable outcomes. they have their own short comings and physical limits. if you expected characteristics that are absent in plastic cases, just find others that come with such characteristics.

here's a list of basic things that i think worth the efforts to be implemented with such combos. these suggestions are based on my preferences. (e.g., clean singular key sound; minimal vibrations during typing; my builds don't need to be rgb-friendly) you should make your own adjustments:

1. case. imo, it's better to fill the space up with relatively soft vibration-absorbing/sound-dampening materials between pcb and case. in some builds, i use cotton + paper towel. (i.e., fill the case cavities up with cotton; then few layers of paper towel on top of standoffs) material wise, it's up to you, e.g. you can use silicon to fill up the case.

2. bottom of case. you can try eva foam strips, instead of stock rubber feets.

3. screws. use m2 x 6 hex screws if possible, so that you can add rubber o-rings below pcb. DO NOT overtighten the screws. secure the screws just enough to hold the pcb, and only at both sides of the case.

usually, the typing feel will improve, compared to the ones without them.

So new project to build a frenkenswitch inspired by nasi lemak

it will be based on linear switch .. still waiting for the penyu switch to be used as based to arrived.
Tested below on leftover faker emerald as bottom. Stem and spring from akko radiant red. Top from rk brown switch.

over all nice travel and sound ... more clack than harimau switch though ... but need to wait for the correct bottom to test again.

Will share again the result later when finished



Nasi Lemak Switch



This post has been edited by cruzzmz: May 6 2022, 05:16 PM

I think your top should be opaque like boba u4t non rgb or that gat yellow pro milky to represent the santan rice.
And recolor the spring to brown as ikan bilis.

This post has been edited by krayden: May 6 2022, 07:24 PM

Actually I have the non RGB top one but white one since i dont have boba u4t .. maybe should try that too .. thanks for the suggestion

This post has been edited by cruzzmz: May 6 2022, 08:44 PM

Boba bottom and some green top and we have kuih seri muka. Yum.

hahaha with green stem ... can be next project

After that no choice but to get drop keyserine clear or SA clear keycaps so you can admire your handiwork

Then I will be in trouble typing since I'm not a pro in typing without the indication

sorry to spam ...
the latest i can do with the switch ...
top white (faker panda), bottom transparent green (faker emerald), stem red & spring (akko red radiant) ..
sound wise still same like before high thock

the penyu switch cant fit the red stem

gonna live with it for a while hahaha but going to do the alphabet only





This post has been edited by cruzzmz: May 7 2022, 02:28 PM

hi is it okay to put keycaps in a jar? I know about putting switches in jars but I wonder if it's okay to put keycaps in a jar. the box that came with the keycap set do take a lot of space

for PBT ones should be fine. maybe ABS enough soft and the edge scratch each other?

i always put it in a ziplock hahaha
i always go for pbt one only

This post has been edited by cruzzmz: May 9 2022, 12:43 PM

for those who like cherry profile, you should try out mcr profile as well.



from melgeek's MCR Horseman page:

gaps between keys are relatively narrower compared to cherry profile key caps.

also, i like the key cap trays from melgeek. it's like domikey's compact size, but the top covers that secure keys are relatively shallower, so it's easier to take them off.

edit: typing feel wise, it's slight different from cherry profile (maybe due to the flatter surfaces; only noticable with side-by-side comparisons imo)

as for other parts of the key caps, like legends, i think they are ok. (but they use a different font)

This post has been edited by horns: May 10 2022, 11:48 AM

I just got my 1st mechanical keyboard... so very newbie but i had to say I am having extreme difficulty to remove outemu switches.

Jeez I hope its because you dun have a switch remover tool. I'd hate to think that you're forcibly removing soldered switches

I am using the switch remover tool which came with the keyboard. It's Armageddon SMK12R, and they stated the switches are hotswap-able.
I looked online, it seems i'm not alone.

Some switches are very hard to pull ... u need to get the right angle sometimes ... i had some issue with my current switch also after swapping the default one

all the best

hi all, is there any physical store in klang valley that allows testing keyboards now?

i wanna test switches before committing to a purchase. tbh i already bought a switch tester, but still can't decide whether i prefer linear or tactile.

i think i will be able to decide if i can test type on a whole keyboard instead of only a few keys lol. but i don't want to spend on full sets of switches just for testing, you see. prefer to save money where i can coz i'm kinda broke at the moment, but also wanna treat myself to a nice keeb for my birthday haha.