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post Jan 24 2021, 06:02 PM

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my mx-red switch is registering some double input, clean it it became ok but after a while it turned bad again.

pull out my cap and realised some part of the backplate has rusty sign.. not sure if anyone have spilled anything on it.. It's one of my favorite Mechanical keyboard i bought many years ago
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post Jun 13 2021, 07:29 PM

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Any recommended wireless mech keyboard with 96% layout or TKL recommended? currently just broke an old leopald and using old ducky. Hope something i can use for multiple device.

if prefer clicky key switch, shud i go for cherry mx blue? haven't shop keyboard for more than 9 years. a bit lost touch now
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post Jun 13 2021, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(horns @ Jun 13 2021, 09:21 PM)
for more options i think it's better to ask this at mymkb fb page.

uh? how did you break that leopold?
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I am not sure how the backplate got rusty, some switches doesn't work that well anymore (multiple entries)
I am lazy to desolder the whole thing and replace all the switch and repaint the backplate, but it is a fantastic keyboard.
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post Jun 16 2021, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(ntw @ Jun 14 2021, 03:00 PM)
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)  brows.gif
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https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a....id=644143105349

looks like what i want.. but i am lazy to customise.. they have everything i need tho
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post Jun 19 2021, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(ntw @ Jun 16 2021, 05:31 PM)
there isn't anything to customize. just order the complete set with switches, when it arrive just put on your keycaps and its usable
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How does ttc and box switch compares?
Am thinking to get blue switch, never tried clicky keys.

Have red and brown switch, since i never game anymore, want to try something new
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post Dec 5 2021, 06:20 PM

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Hi,

I am thinking to get a wireless mech keyboard for my Ipad/macbook air/ windows laptop. The most important feature i need is ability to work around multiple devices

Currently using a 10 years old ducky-9008 brown switch. I am not so particular about keyboard.

Thinking to splurge 200-300 maybe more if needed
Features that I require
Layout 65-75%, arrow key is mandatory, not sure if i can live without function key row
USB-C, seamless profile switching
Hotswap switches if possible, I am thinking to try BLUE switches but not sure if I would hate them.

KB in mind
RK68
Dont mind to buy a starter set and do everything myself if the cost is not too high
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post Dec 6 2021, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Dec 5 2021, 08:34 PM)
I'm using a RKG68 now, no regrets. Bluetooth hasn't given me any issues (switching between my laptop and android smartphone). Have not tried the macos keys as no mac devices, but should work. Feel free to ask specific questions about that keyboard if you want.
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Lack of function key is not bothering you?
Did you use everything stock or there are things which have been replaced
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post Dec 6 2021, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Dec 6 2021, 03:12 PM)
Obviously depends on your usage. For me no, as the only function keys I use fairly regularly are F5 (just to start presentation). If you game then should just remap what you need.

The more annoying thing in terms of keys is Home and End, as I do a lot of typing and that's like some of the simplest ways to get to various ends of the line when not using my normal text editor.

Arrow keys available but... I'm trying to see if can live without those (do some remapping in my OS). Unfortunately RK software only allows remapping of individual keys not layers or anything. So you can change the layout to Dvorak if you want, but you can't map Caps+wasd for arrow keys for example. Long term I do plan to go 60% to save more space. This 65% is very space saving already though, already narrower than my laptop.
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Normally i use f2 a lot in excel, i dont game nowadays.
But in mac function keys are rarely used as well
F12 for save as in office suits
Maybe just buy and see if i can get used to it.

Its not too pricey
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post Dec 8 2021, 01:53 PM

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If i were to buy on taobao, what is a good starter kit to look for?

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