Tried a budget HE keyboard from Taobao, mainly because it's a 75% with a knob and cheap. It's decent for the price, the software looks basic but includes most if not all the function. Replaced the switches on WASD with Gateron Magnetic Jade Switch, I would say the only weak points are it's not gasket mounted and the color of the backlight in combination with the transparent top case of the switches. Not like something's wrong with the board LED, but look at how the different switch color affect the LED color when I set it to white. Ngl it kinda bothers me at first but then I don't use backlight most of the time anyway.

Price excluding shipping
Keyboard RM194.50 (￥299.00)
Replacement Switches RM14.31 (￥22.00)






This post has been edited by Nojo: May 26 2024, 07:21 PM

Don't have Wooting but from videos, I would say it have all the software features at a fraction of the price. To me, it sounds better than stock Wooting. However, there might be other options that's around the same price if you don't need 75% layout.

Easy cop if you play Valorant, it's a decent board to dabble in and experience rapid trigger while waiting for more manufacturer to get into the game.

Most people that tried it didn't experience any accidental presses at 0.1mm actuation point with the stock switches. I just swap the stock WASD switches out, set them to 0.1mm and have the rest of the keys at 0.2mm.

This post has been edited by Nojo: May 27 2024, 09:26 PM

You would have more option if you could live with 96%

Personally, I would get Keychron V6 or V6 Max barebone kit with QMK/VIA support from Taobao

If you don't mind buying from Taobao and wait few weeks using sea shipping via agent to avoid SST for best price-performance, I would recommend the assembled 3-Mode VTER Galaxy80Pro for RM203-RM216 excluding shipping depending on your color choice. It's basically an upgraded version of EPOMAKER x Feker Galaxy80 (VTER galaxy80) which you could find lots of video on Youtube.



The switches included aren't quiet, but you can just swap them out with the quiet switches of your choice and resell the original switches. There's a 3-Mode barebone kit version of the board for RM176 but it's only available in light green. For only around RM30 more, you get switches and keycaps.

If the green board matches your aesthetic, you could save the trouble of selling and swapping out the switches if you go with this option. It looks great with certain tones of keycaps, look at the photos

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?_u=820asbo...d=779264280336&

There might be other recommendations if you have other requirements such as needing a volume knob, screen or don't mind only having wired connection.






This post has been edited by Nojo: Jun 8 2024, 01:06 PM

I only tried re-anodizing back in 2014, called so many spots and asked around. The whole thing cost less than RM40, basically u tumpang their other large orders, I waited a week for the color I went with.

Not sure if they still do this, I think a few people went there last time after my recommendation.

https://excellentmulticoat.com.my/


Before
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=66802872

After
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=67022362

It's finally here after few days, scared me when I notice the box looking a little rough. They replaced the switches for top spec Rainy75 with these new custom Kailh switches that have the same MX Cream stem as BCP switch.

Yep they are from Taobao for around RM350. Since I can't wait to get my hands on it, I opt for air instead of sea shipping. It's within 3kg which cost RM59 inclusive of potential tax.

IINM the stem and bottom housing is identical, it's slightly lighter and smoother.

IDK how I feel about this MDA set



This post has been edited by Nojo: Jun 20 2024, 01:44 PM

I was thinking of using the caps with the HE board, I even got a red knob but then I sold the board.

Even the base spec is like 420+ on Shopee, top spec is like 500+. I think you could get it a bit lower with 10% cashback.

Sea shipping is definitely the way to go, be prepared to wait a long time though.

My order is still on the way, items reached the warehouse on June 11 and 12 left the port yesterday while June 8 items departed on June 16.

Based on the estimation, it should take 5 days to reach Malaysia.

Personally, I would consider replacing all the switches with new budget factory lubed switches. Either get Leobog Graywood V4 locally or MZ Studio Z1 from Taobao.

If you passby Batu Caves area, can grab 90 pcs new Graywood V4 from me for RM30

This post has been edited by Nojo: Jun 26 2024, 04:09 PM

Still waiting for switches and keycaps for this board. Behold the "defect" 1.1kg 20mm stone wrist rest that only cost me RM26.35 shipped

Managed to snag a light blue Crush80 last night, was aiming for silver. Oh well, at least I secured one.

Another random ass keycap and gaming switches arrived this morning.


HMX Vintage Citrus

Designer: XLLAB
Manufacturer: HMX
Stem material: T3
Top Housing: PA12
Bottom Housing: PA66
Operating Force: 48±2g
Bottom-out Force: 53±2g
Pre-travel: 1.0mm±0.2mm
Total Travel: 3.0±0.2mm
Spring: 22mm KOS single-stage extended from kaidi


Enjoy the blurry pics


This post has been edited by Nojo: Jul 5 2024, 12:57 PM

Taobao as usual, imagine how many people are ready to pull the trigger. 8pm restock and gone within 3 seconds, I made the mistake of checking address. Only can order one unit and they aren't restocking black, so I guess silver is the first pick for most people.

I was tempted to try Canglan V2 and Hibiscus as they have the lowest pitch and quietest among all the HMXs, but then I decided to go low actuation switches instead.

The options were between this, HMX Perky and Geonworks Raptor MX Extreme. I like how it looks, the other two have transparent top shell that turns white light into pink and red. Perky is loud while vintage citrus has the lowest total travel @ 3mm, almost went with raptor as it has the lowest pre-travel among these @ 0.9mm.

Might just buy 10 switches each later on and compare them, this switch feels damn snappy

This post has been edited by Nojo: Jul 5 2024, 02:31 PM

Not the first, but it's getting cheaper

1920 x 480 10.1" touch screen, support QMK and VIA
999RMB (RM650)

If you turn on lights, the battery isn't going to last very long.

Most popular maybe NuPhy Halo75 V2 or Halo96 V2

Come grab brand new Lucky65 RGB Black kit from me next week, special price RM180 if you come cod at my place

108 keys, seem like the bottom row has the standard 1.25u keys with a 6.25u spacebar.

Are you planning to replace the keycaps on your ducky?

Aula new trimode cast aluminium 75% with hot-swappable knob Fire-75 to be release soon.

Estimated to be around 200RMB, seem to have better value than Hi75. Leobog would compete for this price bracket with the upcoming Hi8 SE.

Only 4 colors available for release, blue is prototype shown at expo few days ago

3rd batch Crush80 finally arrived, much better QC this time. No visible imperfection besides the WOB plate on the back.

Crush80 supposed to be barebone kit, but they gave free Kailh switches, ugly keycaps and aluminum plate.

The alu plate is bent, well I won't be using it anyway because it has the same layout.

Warehouse left out one of my parcel so I am still waiting on split space plate, 2u stabs and light blue crush keycap set.



Temp keycap


This post has been edited by Nojo: Jul 24 2024, 07:49 PM

No idea tbh, only notice the back's different

https://www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/669a53200000000005006442