I’ve got a Leobog Hi75, with tangerine switches. I like it but I notice that whenever I angle the keyboard or put it on an elevated surface, I get disconnects and it’ll repeatedly enter the key I was pressing until I readjust the position. It’s pretty annoying and all I’ve seen is that this could possibly be due to the PCB flexing in the casing and the pressure causes it to do this.

I’m kind of sick of it, and my work offers me a $300 home office upgrade every year. What keyboard that’s in the 75% range and switches would you recommend? I like the heavy nature of it, really like the volume knob as a quick mute option, and also like heavier switches, I use gateron blacks on my work keyboard. I really am not particular on keycaps, I’ve swapped between Akko’s and some random GMK knock offs on Amazon. I will say the Bauer Lite series is tempting because it appeals to some nostalgia with the see-thru vibe.

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So, very new to this space, but I recently purchased the IROK FE87 and am looking to purchase fun new keycaps for this. How do I know which caps will fit it/are compatible with it? Hoping to buy resin caps with different designs from some local artisans or off Etsy. I uninstalled the driver for it because it was giving me odd errors upon Windows bootup; is this keyboard a security risk, or am I just paranoid?

https://www.amazon.com/IROK-Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable-Customizable/dp/B0BCJGNPTY/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_1_image?pd_rd_w=cbKu1&content-id=amzn1.sym.679481c3-2bf4-4843-80c0-ffb319282e84%3Aamzn1.symc.c3d5766d-b606-46b8-ab07-1d9d1da0638a&pf_rd_p=679481c3-2bf4-4843-80c0-ffb319282e84&pf_rd_r=4HMY0V2GBTC3TDZG258Z&pd_rd_wg=GTryd&pd_rd_r=04f71ea7-a161-4ad9-8ab6-317b191c2281&pd_rd_i=B0BCJGNPTY

how are the Box Saker switches?

Hey umm long story short. I typically use Macbook for computer…but i have a basic (i guess) gamer wired corsair keyboard and was gifted a mac mini for christmas. I kinda wanna use the wired keyboard (for reasons mostly feel) at least until i figure out the desk set up but the main reason I do not really enjoy this is the fckng spacebar sound. Its worse than a cowbell and throws off my typing. I have tried numerous solutions over the past year when docking the macbook ultimately settled on the corsair being an RGB mood lamp as a solution however i feel like there has to be a solution.

One of the reasons i want to start using the mechanical keyboard again is because i used to side gigs customizing gamer gear and would like to get back into that and believe in using what i make to know its not going to wear out on a potential customer faster than it theoretically could….

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Anyone know anywhere in EU/UK that has the Akko Midnight keycap set in stock? Everywhere I've looked is sold out at the moment. Failing that is there any set out there similar to this in ASA profile?

https://akkogear.eu/products/midnight-keycap-set-178-key?_pos=10&_psq=Midnight&_ss=e&_v=1.0

TIA

Has anyone had good experiences with the Akko v3 silver pros for gaming?

i pressed a key combination that i cannot figure out a few months ago and its still not working,i have a royal kludge RK61 keyboard,FN is not working at all and i tried everything from the internet for example : "press fn+a",doesnt work since fn doesnt register at all
"fn+enter"doesnt work because it still doesnt register,neither does fn+ space.i tried software resetting the keyboard with the rk61 software,didnt do anything at all.unplugged it,removed it from device manager,nothing worked.BUT one time i started pressing everything on my keyboard and it randomly worked. So i know the fn key isnt(maybe)dead.

should i just buy a new keyboard or what

I am looking for a mechanical keyboard either 65% or 75%, Mac compatible, with wireless that will also work on an iPad when needed, though using wired on my Mac is fine. I looked at the Nuphy, but I have some concerns about their reliability and I think I would prefer something I can customize more easily down the road. I am looking for something small and sleek, and under $150 would be awesome. Thanks!

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I got a hitbox style keyboard for a fight game controller huetab16, it has slow graywood switches and the key caps are tall. What switches, keycaps, would be ideal for getting the board as fast and low profile as I can for gaming?

current graywood switches

https://preview.redd.it/p0p68b95pfag1.png?width=263&format=png&auto=webp&s=e3fc56777aa69f22f192244615434f015fecffcb

board: https://imgur.com/a/8E9FONz

So the thing is i've been interested on getting a Keyboard i basically need a robust keyboard that will help me with various scenarios Typing (i have a job that requieres writing 10 hours with a rate that includes constants burst of 80+WPM text being written) i play various games Counter strike for example, league of legends, osu ocasionally and some single player games that require more or less precision.

i'm currently using a 8 dollar genius membrane keyboard so in a way everything will be an upgrade.

1. I don't care about the keyboard sound unless it is loud an obnoxious in fact if it's mute i'd prefer that or just standard sounds but i don't particularly care if it is "thocky"
2. I've been recomended to get a magnetic keyboard.
3. I have a budget that probably wont go far past 80 $
4. I've checked Royal kludge c87 and c98 he and both models look amazing but then i saw lots of negatives reviews of those models or royal kludge in general as a brand, my other option for being cheap was to get a KSINT KN85, but i really don't know what other or better options i have.
5. I care 0% about rgb, i'm searching the keyboard with the pure intent of getting the best i can afford in terms of usability out of the box i wanna game well and work comfortably.
6. Prefer a keyboard with a 75-TKL layout that has keys like PRINT SCREEN but don't really care about NUMPAD

Are there any pre built Wyse terminal keyboard to USB adapters or do I need to mod my own? See a few plug and play for IBMs.

Hi MK, it's been many, many years since I've been in the market for a new keyboard and need your help. Keyboards have come such a long way since I last looked so it's a little overwhelming. I just started a new job where I am in office and have to type all day, so I'm looking for a high-quality full-size (with 10 key) keyboard to make my life easier, and that won't make everyone else around me annoyed by click clacking. I have a Ducky One with linear switches at home that I love and have used for years, but it's quite loud and there is a lot of play in the keys, leading to some rattling. I also bought my SO a new budget keyboard for Christmas that sounds "creamy", and although it does sound nice, I experienced finger fatigue after 30 minutes of typing.

Does anyone have some recommendations for quiet keyboards that are good for speed typing? Or maybe some solid bases and switches that I can customize for my use?

Hey everyone! I wanted to seek some help on getting a new keyboard with a creamy sound that I could use for work. I usually love something louder and clicky but for the office I wanted to try a different speed.   A few things I'm looking at for requirements if I 'm getting something stock:

 

1. Full size or slightly smaller with num pad
2. Decently durable (it can be plastic or metal chassis)
3. Can be wired or wireless
4. No more than $200 ideally
5. Bonuses: backlighting / a fun colorway

 

 Also if you think it's better to get a standard board and do something like custom switches please share your recommendations. I'm pretty new to keyboards and the like but I'd love to hear your thoughts!

I bought a 65% ROG Falchion keyboard on ebay, arrived and it's missing the keyboard stabilizer. I cannot seem to find what type of buy if one is even available. Can anyone give me a suggestion before I just return this? Thanks

https://preview.redd.it/tk0gkajy4fag1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ac4b7a06aca2f9464b8a2bea86acb000f598f27

Did I mess up my stabilisers? Any keycap I put on a switch just doesn’t move at all, I thought I over lubed the wire but it still doesn’t move. Does it look like I assembled it incorrectly?

Heyy, so I thought of building a keyboard cause I always find something to complain about when I look at pre builds, but I don't know where to start. My budget is 200€ I don't mind if it's a little more though.

I've come to the realization recently, that sticking with my very low-travel thin apple keyboard is just not doing it for me anymore. So I've gone down the massive rabbit-hole of looking for keyboards, and I think narrowed it down to three picks:

Womier rd75 (pro)

Wobkey Rainy 75 (pro)

s.s Bridge 75 (plus/max?)

I do not game, rather developing and programming. My main goal in the keyboard (without having ever touched one) is more depth to it, heavy (these listed are around 2 kg I believe), and a nice sound and feel.

The problem is, they're all so similar in weight and I think sound, so I am looking for any clarity from some owners.

I'm so indecisive, that if this post gains enough traction, I'll go with the overall pick. But I would also love to hear suggestions on other similar keyboards as well ( < 200$ USD).

Summary; I'm a programmer not a gamer (type a lot for hours), stuck between 3 (Rainy 75 pro, Bridge 75 plus/max, Womier rd75 pro), looking for suggestions as well to break my mechanical "keeb" cherry. Won't mod (at least right away).

Seeking color advice for my first custom keeb. Just purchased my first keycap set (FBB Ichiraku Ramen) and have been looking at the neo60 core retro-white. Anyone experience with these colors? Not sure if they would match (warm whites from caps vs perhaps colder white from board).

Any recommendations for other boards? My goal is to kinda match the cap colors or get a metal look that could fit the caps.

Besides that, any switch recommendations? Looking for something linear and silent/thocky. Was looking at HMX latte, but the example sounded pretty loud. Still have quiet some research to do here. I read the caps and board also influence the sound. This is the full neo60 core board I was considering: neo60 core, spray-coated retro-white, copper weight, tri-mode hotswap PCB, FR4 plate, Gasket mount, full foam.

All feedback welcome!

I bought some silent switchs for my keyboard (G-Lab rubidium) and i just wanted to do a quick switch but it happens to be way more difficult.

The default otemu red are super hard to remove and basically they all break when trying (and don't even go off, the thing to hold is broken), and my finger is dying with this metal tool. The new switches have a bigger pin than what's on the pcb, so i have to desolder the "pin holders?", that's okay, but for that i need to remove the switches before and it just impossible.

I don't know what to do please someone give advice, and buying something else isn't really an option right now ^'

I just got a Keychron Q6 Max with banana switches & full size keycaps. It’s my first mechanical keyboard. Been using it daily for a few weeks now.

I love this thing, it feels & sounds beautiful, but I’ve noticed that my typing speed went down enough to annoy me. I understand that is normal with any new board but I think I’ve gotten used to the board and the speed is still way worse than it is on my ‘24 Zephyrus G16 laptop.

I think this is related to the switch travel distance & keycap profile, does that sound right?

So I’m thinking of getting new switches and caps. Are there any low profile banana switches that’ll work in this board? Do low profile caps affect speed?

working on a custom keyboard, and i'm thinking i want tactile switches - my use case is that i do some gaming, but i'm a humanities student who needs to do lots of typing for my degree

any good ideas? preferably stuff i can get pre-lubed, but i have an open mind there - just wanna keep the budget within reason

I CANT HANDLE ANOTHER HOBBY. I want one good lifetime keyboard. I want a quieter sound but without sacrificing feeling from the padding, for the sound that will be heard I like clicky sounds and a little a bit of resistance from the keys. I like a twist knob but it’s not a necessity. Has to be full metal to last as long as possible, weight isn’t a problem, price is no concern for a good quality. Any advice for a custom keyboard, where to get the parts, what parts to get, is appreciated as well as any advice on upkeep of the keyboard. Thank you.

just got the EC naevies, there sounds to be a bit of scratchiness, is there a guide to lubing these?

What is the best way to fix chattering/double pressing? I have a rubrejane with hotswap pcb that is double pressing on "2" character. More than 50% of presses end up as double press or even more. I already tried cleaning the switch or replacing the switch.

Hi! I have purchased a qwerty mechanical keyboard to use with my macbook air (which has French azerty layout). My issue is that I can't find any keyboards that support the exact layout my macbook has, for the special symbols and number keys (the upper number row with its secondary symbols and the symbols and punctuation on the right side of the mac keyboard). I have managed to swap the alfabet itself and the option/command keys and the F keys to fit the mac layout but after that i'm stuck.

The image is exactly the layout I want.

Is there any way I can make the layout fully match fully? I cant find any buttons in VIA configuration that match my mac special symbols and punctuation keys and i also cant find any other keyboards that do have that layout. Are there truly no matching French Azerty keyboards or software? My worry is also that if I do find a way to get the keys to be the right symbols when typing, I can't seem to find any keycaps that match the layout I want. Even the official apple keyboard has a slightly different layout/symbols even though it's french azerty? I'm so confused. My worry is that I have to switch between the mechanical keyboard's system and my macbook's system constantly since I won't always use the extra keyboard, which is just so confusing as a big typer. Any help?

https://preview.redd.it/w40zug9ebeag1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=f8047051db1216c6778808fd42821c54ddc0b3eb

Good day, I got a Yanuzii C75 for Christmas and am attempting to program the Fn2 layer with macros. The programming is easy with the provided software.

My difficulty is with determining how to toggle the Fn2 layer. I've remapped capslock to be my Fn2 key, but I want it to function as a toggle (like the capslock key does for alphabet capitalization ordinarily). I don't see a Fn2 hold or Fn2 lock assignment option in the software.

Rumors swirl that Yanuzii keyboards have a built in Fn hold/lock capability through some arcane combination such as Fn+Esc or Fn+spacebar. Can anyone confirm in this instance?

Here is a link to the keyboard page: https://www.yunzii.com/products/yunzii-c75-cake-meow-wireless-mechanical-keyboard?variant=48457814868210

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Can anyone help please?

(p.s. - celebratory edit: I still want a Fn2 hold solution. But I'm so excited to have the macros running! It's delightful to be able to use my Fn2 + key to perform mouse click and a sequence for data entry! Massively accelerating my workflow!)

Anyone have experience with switches from KBDiy (e.g., Asura, Naraka, Sakura)? Tempted to try them out since they're heavily discounted right now but also wouldn't mind spending more on better switches if these aren't worth it

i really want a clear keyboard kit, probably a 65% but i could do a 75 as well. i was looking at the bauer lite from omnitype but they don’t have a windows key which is a dealbreaker for me. does anyone know of any other clear plastic kits like it?

I currently have a REDDRAGON K556 PRO and I can’t get the RGB effects that I want on it. I do autoCAD drafting in an office and I’m searching for a wireless FULL SIZE (keys + number pad) clicky mechanical keyboard with BRIGHT RGB effects that are very customizable. I’m not really having any luck using Amazon or ChatGPT to search for these because the options it keeps giving me are wired only versions. Any suggestions would be great!

What brand of Mechanical Keyboard should I go for? I'm thinking of upgrading from my Logitech G512 Carbon and I've seen so many horror stories about brands like Keychron and Nuphy for their customer service and quality control. I was also wondering if buying from Amazon would help at all, since they have a 30 day return window, or if QC issues often become apparent later on in the keyboard's usage.

(I'm on a Mac (so ideally via), would like something that could last somewhat long term i.e. hotswap).

Does anyone know if these switches will work with this keyboard?

thank you

switches: Kailh Low Profile Silent Mechanical Keyboard Switch Deep Sea Islet Pink MINI Linear Applicable to 1353Hitbox MG68 Xiaoshun A75

keyboard: CHOC Corne Low Profile Split Mechanical Keyboard Wired Hot-swap Kaih Chocalate V1/V2 Switch Wired RGB VIAL Programmable

Need help picking out a new keyboard. Gaming, writing, high-usage. Currently using a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate (2012 I think, blue LEDs)

Looking for Tactile switches, heard that the Keychron browns are closer to linear than tactile? Pretty sure my Razer has modified blues, I like the feel of them, though I could go either way on the extra loud click sound they have.

Would prefer 100%, but TKL would work as well, I just don't want to drop down smaller than that really. I'd happily build one, but from my poking around it seems like I'd have to spend a lot more than just getting a prebuilt if I wanted anything quality.

Any recommendations, or anyone that has used this keyboard know something with a similar feel? Budget is reasonable, around $100, but easily expandable for the right fit.

Thanks

Need suggestions for casual gaming/work keyboard that sounds "Creamy"

Size:

• I REALLY like smaller keyboards with a very thin bezel and small profile
• Need num pad ocassionally for work, but not a deal breaker
• Would like to have option of adding seperate num pad that will match as close as possible

Style:

• Mechanical w/RGB with ability to change key caps
• Something that matches my system/set up
  • White case/mouse
  • Dark wood/black deskt
  • I like the wood asthetic, but not sure how long that vibe will age
  • Doesnt need hot swappable switches, but that feature sounds cool.

Sound/Feel:

• "Creamy", deep, thock
• Avoiding something that is loud/distracting, but also not silent/"membraney"
• Easy to use feel that matches sound
  • I do some gaming, but mostly on controller, so accuracy isnt top priority

Features:

• Volume knob and media controls would be nice
• Digital screen is nifty, but not a deal breaker
• USB C connected
• Does NOT need to be wireless
• Able to easily switch between windows/Mac (Personal and Work PCs)
  • I currently use a KVM switch that works fine
• Able to find for under $150
  • Ideally cheaper
  • Ideally off amazon (but not required)

Need keycap recommendations for the neo 75 cu in grey gold

I am looking at making a raised keyboard to make it fit in with another set of panels. As part of a display. So I was thinking about taking a keyboard out of its plastic case and putting it into a wooden frame. But that might not work or break the PCB etc.

What would you do? I thought about buying a keyboard without a case but can you buy one?

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I'm looking to make my own custom build but I'm asking for online resources of where to purchase the necessary hardware (like keyboard kits without switches I can add my own switches to)

Can anyone recommend some marketplaces or online shops?

Hey,
I'm in charge for finding mech keyboards for the Office !
So ideally, we're looking for :

• Full size
• Some level of backlight
• Linear or Clicky
• Available in the EU
• AZERTY

So far I believe I'm stuck with most known brands, Razer being on top of the list for now (yes, I know). Other brands are either way too pricey or not available with our criteria.

Am I missing an option ?

What's the best place to see upcoming groupbuys / keyboard releases? I used to use mechgroupbuys.com a long time ago but it looks like that site is dead now.

Im looking for a separate numpad recommendation. I own a Neo65 Cu in burgundy top + copper bottom and would like to get something that would match it aesthetically.

Is there any similar keyboards to the ducky one x on the market? Mainly wanting the analog keys that has custom actuations and also multi trigger potential?

I’ve got a kid that just turned 16 and for his birthday I got him a custom keyboard build. Basically he and I are going to buy the parts and build it together. He’s got years of Lego experience and I’m an old school nerd that knows how to build things as long as there are half decent instructions or guidelines.

My thinking is to use a kbdfans DIY kit.

Any general tips, ways of approaching this, or other vendors I should be looking at?

Is there any TMR keyboard with numpad? Or any better idea, like separate numpad module?

Could someone help me with a Ducky One SF3?

I swapped to the mx2 blues and new keycaps and it now feels terrible

Had mx brown in before

Assuming user error but is there something beyond the switch and keycap you should replace when swapping?

I have other clicky’s that work fine

MAIN POINT: I just want to know where should I buy quality keycaps that have unique designs. I am currently looking at kinetic Labs, cannon keys, kiiboom, and key artisan I am very new to keyboards and don't know where to buy or trust. Budget is 40-80USD.

EXTRA UNNECESSARY INFO: DESPITE spending 300 (including cheap keycaps) on my board the neo 80. I also am going to buy the moon v2 linear switches from Kinetic Labs (unless I find some different ones).

I got an Aula F75 yesterday and the spacebar started ticking on the left side when I touch it lightly even though it was fine yesterday. I tried looking for a fix but I saw someone saying this isn’t fixable for this specific board. I know nothing about how keyboards work so I’m not sure. Is there anything I can try to fix this or am I better off returning the board since I got it so recently?

What's a premium 65% I can buy for around $200-300 (other than neo cu and mode)? Very open to mechmarket, there doesn't seem to be many in-stock options.

Hi folks, I'm looking to add an 80% board to my small collection and having a hard time finding anything that's endgame-worthy, available, and fairly budget friendly.

The Geonworks F1-8X looks great, pretty much what I'm looking for in terms of design, but the variants I'm interested in are currently sold out.

KBDfans has some options, KBD8X MKIII for instance, and the TOFU TKL that's currently sold out.

What I'm looking for is recommendations from experts on an 80% board that's endgame-worthy, with a simple design, and hopefully doesn't break the bank. Bonus points if it ships to Europe without exorbitant customs fees.

Hi guys, is there anyway to change an RGB keyboard to make it a static color? I recently just bought my first ever mechanical keyboard (Raiku GK83) and all the lighting settings are rainbow. I would like to know if there were any way to change it so that it shows up one solid color instead of all the colors? Thanks.

Howdy! I basically just started this rabbit hole since I got some Christmas money late as I really want to build a nice keyboard. I was wondering if anyone had general recommendations for parts/kit manufacturers? I would be wanting a hot swappable keyboard. Open to basically any suggestions, don't have strong sense of what I want out of the look yet. Also, my budget for just the bare bones kit would be like 300 max, other aspects i could continue to save up for and buy along as I go.

Hey everyone. Do you guys have any keyboard suggestions for 65/75 keyboards? I'm from Malaysia, but I guess in USD my budget would be maximum $200 for the barebones kit? I'm planning to use the gateron baby kangaroos as my switches.

Ideally the keyboard has a volume knob, so I'm looking at the keychron q3 max. But I heard that the keychrons isnt too premium so my alternative is the Qk65 mk3. Any more suggestions?

Hey all I have just recently built my tofu 60% with a original tofu case, and a redux 60 rgb ansi Pcb from kbdfans, it is using lubed granite switches from Novelkeys as well as Drop dcx BOW keycaps. I had just finished with the build and when using a key tester and as well as on typing tests I noticed that when pressing the h key it would input this "yhn6" I then noticed that all of these keys happen to be in a vertical row, is there something wrong with my pcb? is there something I dont know about that is causing this to happen? What is the best course of action to take?

hey partypeople.

are there any nice 40,60 or 65% keyboards (68% and so on also fine) that have a macro key row on the left or maybe where the F-row would be located?

bonus if the board supports iso too.

thanks for you help and input.