yes, unless the build is a plate-less.

it's not hard, but it's tedious. for builds with top plate and pcb-mount stabilizers, it's always better to make sure everything is ok first, before you start soldering switches.

it doesn't mean pcb-mount stabilizers are bad. it's just that more efforts are needed for plated builds in terms of maintenance and repairs.

hello

oh ok. i haven't tried out this profile yet. maybe some days haha

Aaand a quick shot of where they will eventually be used.
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Can't believe I spent that much just to use 12 keys...

Hi, I'm new to this thread.

I've been using Anne Pro 2 brown switch for months and just spilled juice over it. I tried to clean it up thoroughly but still some keys are sticky and not as responsive as it used to. I would like to replace those switches by myself but I don't have any tools or skills for soldering, that's why I'm looking for a repairman/shop. Any suggestions near PJ/KL area?

you get what you pay for.

there is another similar and funny trend that is happening in our community: buy good kits, but send them to random modders-wanna-be that do bad jobs, just because they are cheaper than experienced and responsible modders. what usually happened after that is: those modders screwed up, then owners went find and paid good modders to fix shits. it's a funny repeated cycle that happened many times, which can be made more efficient, by just sending the stuff to good modders in the first place.

a lot of people still don't get it: soldering/building/tuning is the single most important process to put stuff together, so that the boards can work nicely, according to individual preferences. one important note about good modders is that they are experienced, and will do qc before, during, and after the jobs are done. quality workmanship takes time, so there is no need to rush them. yes, they charge relatively expensive, because it's the fair effort cost for them to use their experience and time, making sure everything is good for your builds, not because they are famous.

so please, when time comes, at least pick a decent modder to help you with this. it's easy to get responsible modders for the jobs: there are identified modders with good skills who deliver good outcomes in mymkb fb page. please, help and save yourself from issues like brand new pcb with pads lifted; incomplete/bad solder joints, etc.

edit: besides good soldering/desoldering skills that minimize the risks of spoiling components on pcb, there are plenty of minor details during custom build/maintenance/repair processes that we very seldom talk about. (these are things that you will find out if you experienced and did it yourself) they are mostly situational and applied when necessary. experienced modders take care of these things.

i think it's important to put the above here as a general reference. i will shut up now.

you're damn right hahahahaha!

Is Keychron K6 a decent option for someone who want a hotswap kit on budget?

Read a lot of reviews saying the keycaps are terrible and the switches are basic. So as long I replace the keycaps and switches with something better, Keychron K6 can actually be good?

fff is one of the better linear switches

right, the main goal about this hobby is always to find out better configurations for your board, so that it can give better typing experience to you, based on your preferences.

it's never about how cheap or expensive your kits, or parts are.

currently looking for  tkl keyboard and prefer no rgb etc and end up with like 2 models so far..

leopold and filco i guess. so my question is, are these 2 good brands and which one are better so far? can i change the key caps later on like customization you guys have here?

also, can find leopold in shopee but cant find filco anywhere there. Where can you get or buy filco then?

Hi,

I broke my coiled braided keyboard cable, was trying to reassemble the cable and pulled out the wrong sockets - does anyone know where and how I get another cable? Its the end with USB A.

If this one is really a goner, there goes a hundred bucks 🥲

It is seriously nice. Mounted them in my board without soldering, nice thing about sandwich-mount cases.

The sound! Hnnnngggh inducing thocks!

True to Gazzew's word, the switch is smooth stock, you don't need to lube it. Although I will still experiment with lubing some before soldering them in. I don't think the modder in me will forgive myself if I solder it in stock. Lol.

Update with pic. Getting closer to finishing my endgame.

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oh. right those can be fixed. yes, leopold is good. i still keep mine hehe

it's for reference purposes LOL

from my limited observations, these old unmodded prebuilts are still better than most new and existing boards out there. although impressive, this also tells us that most manufacturers just don't bother to improve theirs. they just wanna make money

Just ordered this from Taobao -> https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=637294463074.

2.4G, BT5.0 and USB-C connection, available with TTC or Kailh Box linear switches. Also have the option to go without switches so you can use your own switches (hot-swappable) 

You can imagine the quality with some keyboards going as low as RM100+ nowadays. You get what you pay in the end.

What do you mean by the 2.4G buddy? Good or bad? The reason why I didn't go for the IKBC W200 is because it lacks the option for wired connection in case wireless turns out to be a mess

oh that means about 3 weeks to a month. it's fine. sooner or later it will reach you haha

i guess the current trend for makers are making boards with 2 to 3 connection modes. it's a good news for those who longed for wireless setups.
yes, some how old ones are relatively better.

.. and i think you just choose not to go for customs

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it's fine; you didn't miss anything

yes, once the situation is more stable, sure. now my build #23 is already in progress LOL

.. by then i'm not sure if PC still use keyboards as input device or not LOL maybe playing games all use voice control already, "aiming, piang! piang! piang!" (sniper in battlefield 2121)

Let me share something interesting.

After chit chat with the seller, he recommended me to go with this, my request between 100-108 keys:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.Xh...3a08&app=chrome

For the PBT cap:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ut_sk=1.Xh...aad1&app=chrome

About RM340 in total



removed 3 spaces/cap

the key cap

All i need to do will be sit & relax, he will fit in everything and deliver by today or tmrw.