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post Jul 8 2020, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 8 2020, 08:15 PM)
Haha. The one place I didn't check. I hate browsing Taobao from my phone. Next to impossible without the app.
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haha usually i just use desktop if i shopped there. sometimes there are details that i might miss out if i used app

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post Jul 8 2020, 09:54 PM

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QUOTE(SpikeTwo @ Jul 8 2020, 09:12 PM)
I see. so far i am not nitpicking. the stock sound and feelings are on point.
i just watch youtube; too much work for little gains. hahaha....but good headsup bro.
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ok haha
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post Jul 8 2020, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(ntw @ Jul 8 2020, 10:57 PM)
the rama mod looks like it will affect the travel distance of the stabilizer...  hmm.gif
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it might, but it shouldn't be affecting travel distance significantly

for plate-mount stabilizers, i also add o-rings between the slider and housing, held by wire tips. now that one has some effects on travel distance.

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post Jul 9 2020, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 9 2020, 05:22 PM)
Just saw this foam. Genius! 3.5mm according to the Taobao page. The 3 types of modules can cover everything except for stabilized keys.

Edit: Also says this on their Taobao page (from Google Translate). "This product has applied for a patent, please do not counterfeit, counterfeiting will be investigated!" Lol

https://kbdfans.com/collections/new-arrival...ans-module-foam
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10....id=622023994197
Yeah, I was searching for original cherry plate mount stabs as well before I assembled my board. Only place in stock I saw was Zeal.
https://zealpc.net/collections/switches/pro...ted-stabilizers
About RM120 for shipping! vmad.gif
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haha for me i will just use eva foam tape 3mm + 0.5mm stacked together

.. wow that shipping fee is a lot.

QUOTE(Lybrary @ Jul 9 2020, 07:16 PM)
Yeah, definitely am not ready to pay as much for shipping compared to the product which might not even end up making a huge difference. Rather experiment with quirky mods and save the money for the eventual next keyboard/build
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yes, it's better to experiment and use mods. i have a lot of stabilizers. the last time i checked, bent wires are common. it's the mods that make them acceptable tbh

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post Jul 10 2020, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 10 2020, 09:21 AM)
Got la
https://shopee.com.my/ikbc-F87-mechanical-k...5466.4332187043

You can also try looking for Durgod Nebula K320.

If you don't need RGB but just backlit, the Durgod Corona K320 would be slightly cheaper.
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the price for that f87 is high, maybe due to the reason that this model is end-of-life for a long time. maybe the better place to look for it is taobao.

personally i think the relatively better build is their c87, a damn old model. it's really like a tank, even with stock plastic case.
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post Jul 14 2020, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(PalakOtakHang @ Jul 13 2020, 01:06 AM)
i posted here time to time with another account. Now change account because privacy invaded matter  laugh.gif

anyway i just built this keyboard
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gateron brown with springs changed to 55g, switch film added, springs lubed with 104, stabs band aid+clip, 4mm eva foam between pcb/backplate and everything else lubed with 205.

A lot of building processes which I thought was easy, turned up to be not.  tongue.gif I made tons of mistakes and took very long time messing around with the keyboard  biggrin.gif . Every thing is quite fun for me except the lubing part.  ranting.gif

The major mistakes i did were
- soldering quite a number of switches without the switches fully touching the PCB. Luckily i realized something was wrong before i proceeded to solder more switches. I learnt that it is very difficult to push the switches 'into' the pcb. My fingers are hurt now because of it.  biggrin.gif

-cutting the foam to put between plate and pcb. I ended up giving up and put nothing in between the plate and pcb. Have to be very precise in cutting the foam to leave enough space for each switch and stabilizers, but I failed miserably. All the shapes i drew by aligning the plate to the foam were all incorrect due to the stretchy nature of the eva foam and also not drawing exactly at the edges using pen. I wasted most of my time here.  biggrin.gif  tongue.gif Here is the showcase of my masterpiece. 

I feel that Gat browns lubed are indeed overly light for me as oppose to be using MX Blues which I think is heavy. Might have to change all the switches to heavier ones in the future bangwall.gif  shakehead.gif

I had bought some 3mm LED bulbs, but havent soldered them yet. The led holes are at the lower part of the switches. I tested the leds through the holes with a lithium bat, but the effect is like very disappointing. All the letters/symbols are floating towards upper part of a key cap. I think last time someone asked the same question, but now how ah? I didn't know because I see the mx switches in razer mkb are all upside down one. XD

Also, the taihao keycaps im using dont have R0 1U Ctrl, FN, Alt and numpad 0 & R4 Delete, End and Page Down. doh.gif I wasn't thinking so thoroughly before this. I think most of the keycaps set doesnt have these, am i right? I read some where people saying have to buy the ortholinear keycap set of a GB/preorder lol. Can any1 give me advice regarding this?
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not all have such matching key caps. try look for key sets that can support multiple layouts, e.g. those from enjoypbt (and also jtk, or gmk)

QUOTE(michael881 @ Jul 13 2020, 05:47 PM)
Hi all,

My Aula mechanical keyboard space bar is not working properly. And I'm unable to remove the space bar. Anyone can help me? I'm in PJ area.

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it should be a space bar key cap that has tight stem holes. just lift it up with relatively more force, but do this slowly.

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post Jul 16 2020, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(FunkyBass @ Jul 15 2020, 12:13 PM)
My razer blackwidow stealth now got double click key problem..

Thinking want to change to Tecware Phantom 2020 TKL RGB....

is it recommended?
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if possible get phantom elite tkl. afaik, phantom 2020 tkl uses outemu sockets, which can only support outemu switches.

QUOTE(nbotsduo @ Jul 15 2020, 06:00 PM)
Is there any gateron brown keyboard beside tecware elite?
Need keyboard recommendation sifus
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iinm there are models from coolermaster that uses gateron brown.

however i think it's better to get phantom elite if you are interested in experiencing different switches later. with tweaks, tecware phantom elite is a good option imo.
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post Jul 16 2020, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(nders @ Jul 16 2020, 10:13 AM)
any idea where to find Phantom Elite TKL? seems like only full size got stock on shopee and laz locally.
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er for this part i think you have to do some leg work. i have mine from digital mall; bought it when it was it was still fresh in the market though.

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post Jul 16 2020, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(StuartLee2015 @ Jul 16 2020, 09:08 PM)
Recently my G613 got few keys starting to not responding, double type, or even triple... ( numpad area ), including the Enter Key from Numpad too... when it's not working, i pop off the keycap, blow into it, and it works for a while before back into not working. same for other keys... what's wrong?

I used Contact Cleaner, alcohol too.
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it should be dust. usually. if this is the case you can just repeat the air blowing part when it happens again.

however if you are ok with desoldering, you can just desolder, open them up, then clean them up

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post Jul 17 2020, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(StuartLee2015 @ Jul 17 2020, 12:16 AM)
I am looking at solder kit sold on shoppe...

those one with a bag... inside it has the solder wire.... ( is that what you call them )... will that be okay for use on soldering keyboard switches?

if i remember correctly... i read somewhere that the solder wire has size and must use xxmm on certain soldering on pcb.
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you can search this thread with keyword 'solder'. we talked about this just recently, with some reference on which solder wires to use.

about size, i use 0.6mm because it's comfortable for me to solder switches and led.
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post Jul 17 2020, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(StuartLee2015 @ Jul 17 2020, 12:50 PM)
not very versed in soldering terms... lol....
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same here hahaha

however, a temperature-controlled soldering iron, good solder wires, and a good desoldering pump allow me to manage my custom builds much easier now. still lack of practice, but can get the jobs done lol

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post Jul 17 2020, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 17 2020, 01:20 PM)
How many times would you dare to desolder a board? What's a safe limit in your opinion?

I just lifted a pad in my cospad the other day....I think I was desoldering it for the 3rd time.
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i believe 3 times. i did few the second time. (dz60, yd60mq)

if shit happened, then it's time to learn wire jumping haha

QUOTE(StuartLee2015 @ Jul 17 2020, 02:08 PM)
those solder kit in a bag cost about 40 - 50 is good?

what you use?
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currently, i use this set, with a stand and copper sponge i got from melectron.
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post Jul 18 2020, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(PulseAngel @ Jul 18 2020, 02:24 PM)
ducky one 2 SF + cherry red switch is it good for WFH purpose... mostly for typing.
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er in a grand scheme of things, it's a keyboard. it will serve its purpose well, especially typing. so it's really safe for us to tell you, 'yes.'

if you need more specific answers, please try to rephrase.
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post Jul 19 2020, 01:10 AM

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tested the heat shrink mod by rama, https://rama.works/silencing-stabilisers using this heat shrink, 1.5mm, https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=546121290127

while it helps in silencing the tinkling sound, it will lead to mushiness. this means for silent switches, this might be useful, but not for normal switches.

so far, the better option is to stick fabric band-aid on the top part of wire tips. for now i just do this for plate-mount stabilizers, to see if they can hold up.
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post Jul 24 2020, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(ssxxcool @ Jul 23 2020, 11:25 PM)
Never heard of that brand so I'm sceptical

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ikbc mf108 is a 5.5-pound full-aluminum beast (2.5kg). at that price, it's a damn good deal.
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post Jul 24 2020, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(Cold|Drawn @ Jul 24 2020, 12:09 AM)
ikbc is a china manufacturer amongst other big brands like leopold, varmillo, filco, ducky.

not sure why shopee and lazada sell so expensive, they are usually cheaper compared to other big brands.

standard cherry mx switches, pbt keycaps and metal plate mounted. You can actually go Viewnet to test the keyboards out before purchase, iinm they have several models available.
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don't say expensive first. this model is the latest edition (v3) of their full-metal mf series, not their usual models with plastic case.
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post Jul 24 2020, 07:28 AM

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QUOTE(ssxxcool @ Jul 24 2020, 12:33 AM)
Not good deal. Corsair and Logitech at that price have volume wheel, media keys, macros
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ok then
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post Jul 24 2020, 10:46 AM

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these days there is a grooming trend of switch films released by various vendors. here is the list that i know of:

1. tx, https://txkeyboard.com/
2. kebo, https://kebo.store/products/switch-films
3. deskey, https://deskeys.io/
4. thicc, https://maartenwut.com/product/thicc-films/
5. kelowna, https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=620073366941

these switch films are with different thickness, and some are with different materials. tx will also release a thinner edition of their switch gap films, mainly for nk/kailh cream switches. (the original ones are too thick for them)

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post Jul 24 2020, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(FunkyBass @ Jul 24 2020, 07:46 PM)
Cant find phantom elite in lowyat....
But they got sell spectre pro....
Is it better than elite?
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for phantom elite, including tkl, you can try pm quovadis123.

no, spectre pro is an outemu-switch only board.

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post Jul 25 2020, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(Moogle Stiltzkin @ Jul 25 2020, 03:09 AM)
omg i thought we were beyond this?
https://www.lowyat.net/2020/217659/razer-cy...brane-keyboard/
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i strongly recommend going mkb. Aren't those around 400-500? or maybe it's cheaper these days?  confused.gif


Trust me it's worth the price even if it cost a bit more  nod.gif

Heck i spent a bit more on dye sublimated and double shot keycaps. And the contrast is as clear as since day 1 when i bought them. And the mechanical switches still fine up till now. Yes you do pay a bit more but you still get a better product, something you use probably often.

I use to have painful palms typing, but not since i switched mx brown switches from membrane keyboard biggrin.gif
sure there is still a place for membrane keyboards. but i wouldn't purchase a so called gaming keyboard at that price. you can get a plain keyboard for far cheaper (the only point is, you want a cheap keyboard, that's it). if you need an actual gaming keyboard, or just a much better keyboard, just increase your budget and go for mkb  thumbup.gif
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in reality, you can get tecware phantom elite below that price. with switch hot-swapping feature, basic tuning will make it way better than stock.

it's a weird move from razer haha


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