A little bit of what I've been doing when I've been away...

in #mechanical3 years ago (edited)

So I kind of got into keyboards. Yes, the typing kind for your PC. It started off with me wanting to get a keyboard with a smaller layout, so I would have more space to move my mouse and not slam into it when I move it left. From there it just kind of spiraled out of control. I think for my first keyboard "build" it's serving me well and I really enjoy typing on it daily.

The base keyboard I have is a Royal Kludge rk84.
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I chose this keyboard because of the minimal ish 80% layout because I didn't need a numpad, but I still wanted to retain my f1-12 buttons as I use them for control groups in games. Another reason I chose this over other 80% layout keyboards on the market is that my previous keyboard had a usb hub built in, so I really wanted another keyboard that had the same. I usually use the ports for either a controller for Forza Horizon 5, or to maybe charge my phone or headphones. I chose the brown switch version, but very quickly sprung to purchase some aftermarket switches.

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I went with the Gazzew Boba U4T's as the switches and I do enjoy them. I personally like a tactile switch, and have been on Cherry MX Browns for the past decade or so. Moving from those to these on this keyboard was really a huge upgrade. It seems like the tolerances in switches with stem wobble and such have gotten much MUCH better over the years.

Boom
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Pow
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Added Durock Stabs while I was up in them guts
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New desk mat and cable to complete the theme
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Grapey
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And a little ASMR thocciness
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Any other keyboard enthusiasts out there? Show me your keyboards and cool artisans!