Hi there,
so after searching for a long time, I came to the conclusion that the keyboard I want does not exist pre-assembled (or semi-pre-assembled). This has probably to do with my niche requirements, which are:
- ISO(-DE)-Layout(biggest deal-breaker by far)
- 60-75% (I think 60% or 65% looks better, but I'd also be comfortable with 75%)
- White-themed (bright colors)
- Backlight (does not need per-key-RGB)
- Hotswappable, if possible
- Zealios 62g v2 switches
The
Tada68 ISO is what comes closest. But it comes with keycaps I don't need because I will be ordering
these soon, it does not have any LEDs (couldn't find anything on that on the site), and it's not hot-swappable.
I already came to the realization that I'd have to order from China, so forgetting something would add up (in time and potentially money for shipping). That's why I ask here first.
My questions boil down to:
1. I've never soldered in my life. Is getting a cheap solder-station from amazon enough, or do I need more?
2. Which PCBs are there that fulfill my needs? If I can even choose, I'd like to take 65%.
3. What else do I need? LEDs? Something to make the board hot-swappable? A specific case, or does any 65% case do?
4. Where would you recommend me buying all this? I thought either kbdfans or aliexpress directly. (Shipping would be to germany)
Thanks for your answers!