Mine just sit lonely in their boxes.
Mine just sit lonely in their boxes.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
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I really mean how do you use your keyboards if you have multiple? Do you have a rotation? Do you just change as you please?get multiple computers
I'm not really sure what I do. If I feel like topre, I'll get out my hhkb. If I want buckling springs then I'll get out my SSK. But sometimes I feel like I am neglecting one or the other.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
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I need to build something like this so I can easily swap between boards.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
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Love all thy keyboards, and thou shalt be content.I think I read this in the Bible last weekend--no really I did. :D :thumb:
I only have 3 - work, home and travel. I'm going to buy a G410 later this year for gaming and then I guess I will have a gaming board and a home typing board.... but I might sell or give to a friend my spare.
I am a little bit of a collector and horder so I work hard at not keeping things I don't use often. It's hard but I feel better for it.
I want to try topre one day... really want to try that before I buy a board just for that.
I only have 3 - work, home and travel. I'm going to buy a G410 later this year for gaming and then I guess I will have a gaming board and a home typing board.... but I might sell or give to a friend my spare.
I am a little bit of a collector and horder so I work hard at not keeping things I don't use often. It's hard but I feel better for it.
I want to try topre one day... really want to try that before I buy a board just for that.
I admire your dedication.
I hoard way too much, including keyboards now. And fountain pens, thanks' Geekhack.
I did manage to throw out a few dozen old computers when we moved house, and it felt good when they were finally gone.
But I don't think I could throw everything out. Not just yet.
I only have 3 - work, home and travel. I'm going to buy a G410 later this year for gaming and then I guess I will have a gaming board and a home typing board.... but I might sell or give to a friend my spare.
I am a little bit of a collector and horder so I work hard at not keeping things I don't use often. It's hard but I feel better for it.
I want to try topre one day... really want to try that before I buy a board just for that.
I admire your dedication.
I hoard way too much, including keyboards now. And fountain pens, thanks' Geekhack.
I did manage to throw out a few dozen old computers when we moved house, and it felt good when they were finally gone.
But I don't think I could throw everything out. Not just yet.
This helps A LOT to pare down your stuff. Just look at moving it and you'll be thinking, do I really need this?I only have 3 - work, home and travel. I'm going to buy a G410 later this year for gaming and then I guess I will have a gaming board and a home typing board.... but I might sell or give to a friend my spare.
I am a little bit of a collector and horder so I work hard at not keeping things I don't use often. It's hard but I feel better for it.
I want to try topre one day... really want to try that before I buy a board just for that.
I admire your dedication.
I hoard way too much, including keyboards now. And fountain pens, thanks' Geekhack.
I did manage to throw out a few dozen old computers when we moved house, and it felt good when they were finally gone.
But I don't think I could throw everything out. Not just yet.
I seem to move every 18-24 months. THat also helps keep my stuff levels low. But it's a constant struggle.
I only have 3 - work, home and travel. I'm going to buy a G410 later this year for gaming and then I guess I will have a gaming board and a home typing board.... but I might sell or give to a friend my spare.
I am a little bit of a collector and horder so I work hard at not keeping things I don't use often. It's hard but I feel better for it.
I want to try topre one day... really want to try that before I buy a board just for that.
I admire your dedication.
I hoard way too much, including keyboards now. And fountain pens, thanks' Geekhack.
I did manage to throw out a few dozen old computers when we moved house, and it felt good when they were finally gone.
But I don't think I could throw everything out. Not just yet.
Hi guys,Nope, perfectly normal. Once you figure out what works best, you'll have to have it. And just like different clothes for different weather, there's always the right keyboard for the job. :thumb:
really interesting how much people can talk about keyboards. ;) So far I always used one keyboard, but now I am thinking about using two in the future. Funny enough they are the same Model, just different switches. Not sure if that makes sense. But with MX-Red Switches I can play better, while I noticed with MX-Brown switches I can type better. Does that make sense or is it just me imagining it ?
Or is it even counter productive to use different switches for the wrists, can that lead to more pain in the long run or do I just get used to it ?
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I got my blue Poker II on desk at home and carry my clear Pok3r to campus. But sometimes I also switch my clear to home-used when I need to code at home :D
So you think that using two different mechanical switches cant be bad for the wrist ? In the beginning, after using the Red Switches, i had some pain in my wrist. But when I changed my arm position and seating, it went better again. Now that I tried the brown switches, same keyboard model, i feel some slight pain again. Is that because i shouldnt use two different switches, or is that a sign that my wrist / arm is getting used to it or what do you think ?Each keyboard has a different feel to it requiring different efforts from your hands at different times. I'm sure once you find the sweet spot on each and get used to each, swapping won't be a real effort once you have your setup right.
Just want to be sure, so I can return the keyboards I will not keep, in time.
And I don't know if that's normal as well, but it's ALWAYS my right wrist. Never my left. So if I, like you're saying, hold my arm wrong or don't sit correct, why would it always be my right wrist and not the other? Last night I really had a lot of pain, couldn't type anymore.If it's your right wrist on either board, then you are doing something odd with your right wrist that strains it over time. You'll need to experiment with your hands and body positioning to find out what that is. But stop typing as soon as you have pain or you're going to permanently damage your hand!
Wondering if that keyboard is the right one for me, thinking of returning it as well. Unfortunately very few mechanical Keyboards these days have wrist rests anymore, no idea why.
If it's your right wrist on either board, then you are doing something odd with your right wrist that strains it over time. You'll need to experiment with your hands and body positioning to find out what that is. But stop typing as soon as you have paid or you're going to permanently damage your hand!What do you mean with your last sentence?
Whoops type. Should make more sense now. :thumb:QuoteIf it's your right wrist on either board, then you are doing something odd with your right wrist that strains it over time. You'll need to experiment with your hands and body positioning to find out what that is. But stop typing as soon as you have paid or you're going to permanently damage your hand!What do you mean with your last sentence?
Most of them are sitting in the closet... Tempted to sell my Model M and Ducky Shine 4 as they never get any loveI'm always interested in picking up another Model M. ;)
I must have at least 100 keyboards. Most are dirt-encrusted relics in boxes awaiting eventual refurbishing and possible resale. Others are ready for use, also in boxes. Because I have three workstations (one at home and two at work), I can keep three keyboards in play at a time. I don't have a strict rotation, but from time to time I feel the urge to change keyboards. Most of the time, I stick with my silenced HHKB Pro 2, but at the moment I am using a silenced RF87UB45.Wow, that's a lot of keyboards! How much space does all that take up?
I find the hardest thing about switching among boards isn’t the difference in the switches – I enjoy the variety. The problem is difference in layouts – the laptop in particular has a number of keys in nonstandard sizes and locations.That's what gets me too. I tried a Unicomp M122 for the first time today. Felt great, but I couldn't find half of what I was used to. The funniest part was when I tried to hit escape and there's not even a key in that area, lol.
I don't use some of them that I don't like, like the space invaders, XM alps, or dampened cream alps.So why keep them if you don't like them and don't use them? Collecting?
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
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TBH I need more keyboards than I got. I've got 3 computers but only 2 keyboards. ^:/Well, you've come to the right place. ;D
whichever keyboard I'm not using goes into the trash:eek: I will take such trash and treasure it.
I can't handle 1+ keyboards, especially not 1+ switch types, I was previously always building/buying 2+ keyboards for rotation, yet it never worked, I currently have a single keyboard that I maintainWhat is your one?
(1+ switch types doesn't work, even if the layout is identical, my muscle memories doesn't work from tactile to clickies for example, I'm maimed)
I only need a second keyboard as spare when I'm working on my main keyboard (changing keycaps, servicing stabs etc.)
Might build a second identical keyboard just to make it an actual spare, tho I almost always regret it, as with time better things come along (custom pcb's on the horizon)
TL;DR: one is simple
I can't handle 1+ keyboards, especially not 1+ switch types, I was previously always building/buying 2+ keyboards for rotation, yet it never worked, I currently have a single keyboard that I maintainWhat is your one?
(1+ switch types doesn't work, even if the layout is identical, my muscle memories doesn't work from tactile to clickies for example, I'm maimed)
I only need a second keyboard as spare when I'm working on my main keyboard (changing keycaps, servicing stabs etc.)
Might build a second identical keyboard just to make it an actual spare, tho I almost always regret it, as with time better things come along (custom pcb's on the horizon)
TL;DR: one is simple
whichever keyboard I'm not using goes into the trash
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
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THIS IS SICK!
I usually take my little 60% with me around uni and I will also use it at home if I doing a lot of work that requires the mouse. I will use my TKL when I am playing EVE though as I need the function keys. TBH I need more keyboards than I got. I've got 3 computers but only 2 keyboards. ^:/
:'( Always a good home here for some. I have more systems that need keyboards and more workstation setups to deploy in the next year.whichever keyboard I'm not using goes into the trash
Can confirm. Seen board in trash.
I can't handle 1+ keyboards, especially not 1+ switch types, I was previously always building/buying 2+ keyboards for rotation, yet it never worked, I currently have a single keyboard that I maintainWhat is your one?
(1+ switch types doesn't work, even if the layout is identical, my muscle memories doesn't work from tactile to clickies for example, I'm maimed)
I only need a second keyboard as spare when I'm working on my main keyboard (changing keycaps, servicing stabs etc.)
Might build a second identical keyboard just to make it an actual spare, tho I almost always regret it, as with time better things come along (custom pcb's on the horizon)
TL;DR: one is simple
Pre-One duos + The One
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Lubed switches, improved stabilisers, 1.75/1.25 arrows for fast arrow usage, tmk firmware/overrides, got all that I want/need, I have a USB switch, switching the same keyboard between OSX/Windows too, has a windows layer that makes it more windows friendly
Struggling with keycap colors tho, currently have too many colors on that doesn't go too well, going to normalize things more, likely going to stick to CMYW only and leave Dolch Esc+Backspace's on similar to the Pre-One duos
impossible, the bottleneck is the arrows for me, a TKL would be simpler but the width gain from the 60% really eases/improves mouse usage
impossible, the bottleneck is the arrows for me, a TKL would be simpler but the width gain from the 60% really eases/improves mouse usage
impossible, the bottleneck is the arrows for me, a TKL would be simpler but the width gain from the 60% really eases/improves mouse usage
How long did you try it for? It took me a while to not having dedicated arrow keys but now I absolutely prefer having them on a function layer and assigned to IJKL
impossible, the bottleneck is the arrows for me, a TKL would be simpler but the width gain from the 60% really eases/improves mouse usage
maybe... you should look into getting a leopold fc660c or fc660m.. It might suite you needs.
How long did you try it for? It took me a while to not having dedicated arrow keys but now I absolutely prefer having them on a function layer and assigned to IJKL
It took me a while to get used to HHKB arrow layer, but then I was using TKL at work and HHKB only for a couple of hours in the evening.
I still prefer TKL arrows for a lot of things, but I can use HHKB arrows without any difficulty now.
Have you ever tried space-FN? I was in the same shoes you are, a year ago. I am now typing in a Nerd60 with no need for dedicated arrows at all, using a VIM style arrows located at the home row with even more productivity than to have them at the right side, as I use to have in my Poker X and Leo FC660M. I always had issues sourcing key caps for the FC660M, I really hate that, now I am using standard ANSI winkey less.
I try to find time to rotate keyboards, but it can be difficult. I try to be consistent with switch type and computer activity, e.g. Cherry Blacks for FPS games, Reds for RTS, Blues for typing at home, Topre at work (programmer by trade). This may mean swapping out a lot, but it gives me a good excuse to change boards :)
Which topre?
I have no routines or patterns... I just get them all out now and then, rub my hands together, cackle, and say "My Precious!"
I have no routines or patterns... I just get them all out now and then, rub my hands together, cackle, and say "My Precious!"
Mine just sit lonely in their boxes.This is sad :(
I currently only have a single keyboard, but will soon get a new one. The pok3r in white with clears, and when I get that ill retire this one to my Rpi I guess as I am trying to set up a space for my Rpi where I can use linux whenever im not using my main machine. however im not using multiple keyboards atm but I have been using 2 mice and a tablet for a while, I have the G400s and MX master from logitech and I mostly only use my G400s for gaming and for everything else I use the Master. the tablet is used for Osu! (rythm game) and school work, doodling notes and such.Welcome to GH!
For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
If you have a bunch of boards collecting dust, why don't you just sell them? :P
Forget going to the post office, you can prepare a shipment for shipment online for USPS, UPS, and Fedex. The only time I ever go there is to drop one of them off. ;)For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
If you have a bunch of boards collecting dust, why don't you just sell them? :P
I've been planning to sell them, I even added LEDs in my two Pok3rs so they would probably sell even faster. I'm honestly just too lazy and don't know where the post office is up at my college. :p
Forget going to the post office, you can prepare a shipment for shipment online for USPS, UPS, and Fedex. The only time I ever go there is to drop one of them off. ;)For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
If you have a bunch of boards collecting dust, why don't you just sell them? :P
I've been planning to sell them, I even added LEDs in my two Pok3rs so they would probably sell even faster. I'm honestly just too lazy and don't know where the post office is up at my college. :p
For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
If you have a bunch of boards collecting dust, why don't you just sell them? :P
Any of them will pick up for free if they're doing a delivery too. UPS and Fedex charge for a pickup.Forget going to the post office, you can prepare a shipment for shipment online for USPS, UPS, and Fedex. The only time I ever go there is to drop one of them off. ;)For now I type on my RS96 and leave my two Pok3rs to collect dust. I have three boards coming that I have to build, curious to see how much use they're all going to get.
If you have a bunch of boards collecting dust, why don't you just sell them? :P
I've been planning to sell them, I even added LEDs in my two Pok3rs so they would probably sell even faster. I'm honestly just too lazy and don't know where the post office is up at my college. :p
Don't they have like a pick up service, where if you've already printed your label and everything they'll just grab the package?
Right now I have one main board for my desktop - a Ducky G2 Pro. I just use the laptop's keyboard for the laptop. My Model M and SGI Granite are stored in the closet with a couple MS Ergo models and a Sun Type 5 board.I love Model Ms, so keep me in mind if you're thinking of getting rid of it. ;)
I've used the Granite and Model M a bit prior to having the Ducky but most definitely missed having media controls and the Windows key. I've realized that both are a must for me. Neither lasted long for use and I went back to the MS Ergo 4000 until the Ducky was ordered.
Right now I have one main board for my desktop - a Ducky G2 Pro. I just use the laptop's keyboard for the laptop. My Model M and SGI Granite are stored in the closet with a couple MS Ergo models and a Sun Type 5 board.I love Model Ms, so keep me in mind if you're thinking of getting rid of it. ;)
I've used the Granite and Model M a bit prior to having the Ducky but most definitely missed having media controls and the Windows key. I've realized that both are a must for me. Neither lasted long for use and I went back to the MS Ergo 4000 until the Ducky was ordered.
I always want to buy more keyboards (Topre, ergo clear 60% with metal case, buckling spring etc) even though I have no idea why I need more keyboards. I can't really find a use case for them. I don't have multiple computers or work places.
I always want to buy more keyboards (Topre, ergo clear 60% with metal case, buckling spring etc) even though I have no idea why I need more keyboards. I can't really find a use case for them. I don't have multiple computers or work places.
LOL I don't have a real reason for having more than a couple to be honest, but the appeal of getting new keyboards and experiencing different switches/brands/sizes is just so enticing.
If anything I probably have less reason for owning multiple keyboards than non-enthusiasts given that by being a mostly 60% user I can take my keyboard to work without any real issue
If anything I probably have less reason for owning multiple keyboards than non-enthusiasts given that by being a mostly 60% user I can take my keyboard to work without any real issue
Hahaha alternatively, even as a mostly 60% user, it would help to have backups in case your super portable daily driver somehow has a problem. Just throwing it out there.
I can give them a good home where they'll be connected to a system and used regularly. :thumb:Right now I have one main board for my desktop - a Ducky G2 Pro. I just use the laptop's keyboard for the laptop. My Model M and SGI Granite are stored in the closet with a couple MS Ergo models and a Sun Type 5 board.I love Model Ms, so keep me in mind if you're thinking of getting rid of it. ;)
I've used the Granite and Model M a bit prior to having the Ducky but most definitely missed having media controls and the Windows key. I've realized that both are a must for me. Neither lasted long for use and I went back to the MS Ergo 4000 until the Ducky was ordered.
Heh, I have two more rescues from the bin at work. Definitely something to consider.
I'm lucky enough to have a bunch of systems for different purposes, some old, some really old, but all working and doing a job. So since they're working and need a keyboard, the Ms I have are almost all connected.I always want to buy more keyboards (Topre, ergo clear 60% with metal case, buckling spring etc) even though I have no idea why I need more keyboards. I can't really find a use case for them. I don't have multiple computers or work places.
LOL I don't have a real reason for having more than a couple to be honest, but the appeal of getting new keyboards and experiencing different switches/brands/sizes is just so enticing.
lol! Can never have too many backups. ;)
If anything I probably have less reason for owning multiple keyboards than non-enthusiasts given that by being a mostly 60% user I can take my keyboard to work without any real issue
Hahaha alternatively, even as a mostly 60% user, it would help to have backups in case your super portable daily driver somehow has a problem. Just throwing it out there.
I already have 4 60% backups with 2 more on the way lol
I only have 2 and I can't even rotate it well mostly just stick with Pok3r and my Ducky is only sitting in a box.
Interesting that you posted a picture of a shoe box because this thread was reminding me of shoe collectors.
New thread, how do you rotate your shoe collection :)
I currently only have a single keyboard, but will soon get a new one. The pok3r in white with clears, and when I get that ill retire this one to my Rpi I guess as I am trying to set up a space for my Rpi where I can use linux whenever im not using my main machine. however im not using multiple keyboards atm but I have been using 2 mice and a tablet for a while, I have the G400s and MX master from logitech and I mostly only use my G400s for gaming and for everything else I use the Master. the tablet is used for Osu! (rythm game) and school work, doodling notes and such.Welcome to GH!
All good. :thumb:I currently only have a single keyboard, but will soon get a new one. The pok3r in white with clears, and when I get that ill retire this one to my Rpi I guess as I am trying to set up a space for my Rpi where I can use linux whenever im not using my main machine. however im not using multiple keyboards atm but I have been using 2 mice and a tablet for a while, I have the G400s and MX master from logitech and I mostly only use my G400s for gaming and for everything else I use the Master. the tablet is used for Osu! (rythm game) and school work, doodling notes and such.Welcome to GH!
Wow I feel really bad for not having seen this reply until now.. Thank you for welcoming me, I have been mostly lurking here, but I have one or two posts. I like this community alot, its not too big and people here are really friendly from what I have seen.
I'm glad that my Hammer Eagle fits in the HHKB case I bought a long time ago in prep for a certain group buy, because I can't stand leaving any boards with heavy aluminum cases out if I'm not using them. They NEED a case. Eventually I'll order another hard case from Intelli again, but the HHKB case fits it nice and snug, thankfully.
I would also like some cases for my full size restored vintages, but Intelli doesn't offer cases for big foot style Alps boards, haha. I was thinking of getting a small musical keyboard case that could fit those boards. I dunno though. I just feel weird when boards are left out and exposed to the... not so harsh elements of my room. :P
I'm glad that my Hammer Eagle fits in the HHKB case I bought a long time ago in prep for a certain group buy, because I can't stand leaving any boards with heavy aluminum cases out if I'm not using them. They NEED a case. Eventually I'll order another hard case from Intelli again, but the HHKB case fits it nice and snug, thankfully.
I would also like some cases for my full size restored vintages, but Intelli doesn't offer cases for big foot style Alps boards, haha. I was thinking of getting a small musical keyboard case that could fit those boards. I dunno though. I just feel weird when boards are left out and exposed to the... not so harsh elements of my room. :P
What is a Hammer Eagle, and what is a HHKB case? Sounds interesting but I have no idea what you're referring to without pics.
I assume you put a Duck Eagle PCB inside a Hammer case, and then removed two keys, to place it in a HHKB case (the stock one?)
Please elaborate! :)
I keep their boxes in a larger box and cycle them as I get bored
Boards that I don't think I'll use for awhile I lend to relatives to use if they like them. The ones I do still keep in my possession are on top of books on bookshelves. Might get an HHKB soon then I gotta decide what to do with my Pok3r.
Finally taking the leap of bringing my backup to work allowed me to do twice the daily lovin'
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
So Steezus, do you plan on keeping your customs on rotation, or do you plan on selling the ones you use least, or just keeping them as a collection regardless of use?
I really wanna build some sort of rack to keep my boards in... Not sure how to do it though with all the different form factors I have (from IBM Model M size to HHKB)
I really wanna build some sort of rack to keep my boards in... Not sure how to do it though with all the different form factors I have (from IBM Model M size to HHKB)
Maybe just build a general one that can house a full-size or 122? That way you're pretty well covered regardless of size.
I really wanna build some sort of rack to keep my boards in... Not sure how to do it though with all the different form factors I have (from IBM Model M size to HHKB)
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
So Steezus, do you plan on keeping your customs on rotation, or do you plan on selling the ones you use least, or just keeping them as a collection regardless of use?
My initial plan is to keep them in rotation, I'll probably end up selling the ones I use the least since more and more boards are coming out. I would like to collect them but if I do I want to make sure they will get used. I definitely like having variety though. :)
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
So Steezus, do you plan on keeping your customs on rotation, or do you plan on selling the ones you use least, or just keeping them as a collection regardless of use?
My initial plan is to keep them in rotation, I'll probably end up selling the ones I use the least since more and more boards are coming out. I would like to collect them but if I do I want to make sure they will get used. I definitely like having variety though. :)
I really wanna build some sort of rack to keep my boards in... Not sure how to do it though with all the different form factors I have (from IBM Model M size to HHKB)
Create a mosaic on your wall :P
Create a mosaic on your wall :P
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
So Steezus, do you plan on keeping your customs on rotation, or do you plan on selling the ones you use least, or just keeping them as a collection regardless of use?
My initial plan is to keep them in rotation, I'll probably end up selling the ones I use the least since more and more boards are coming out. I would like to collect them but if I do I want to make sure they will get used. I definitely like having variety though. :)
Do you just store the additional boards out in the open, or do you have carrying cases or boxes for storing them?
I currently have a Jane, Orion v2, RS96, and two pok3rs. I first got my Pok3rs, then built the RS96 and never touched the Pok3rs again. I then built the Orion v2, my RS96 received a few hours a use afterwards. Now I finally built my Jane, not sure what I'll end up using for the most part, I don't mind the old browns I have in the Jane but I prefer the Zealios in my Orion and even prefer the vintage blues in my RS96 the most. The reason why I opted for browns in my Jane is so I can use it in a work environment and not annoy people.
So Steezus, do you plan on keeping your customs on rotation, or do you plan on selling the ones you use least, or just keeping them as a collection regardless of use?
My initial plan is to keep them in rotation, I'll probably end up selling the ones I use the least since more and more boards are coming out. I would like to collect them but if I do I want to make sure they will get used. I definitely like having variety though. :)
Do you just store the additional boards out in the open, or do you have carrying cases or boxes for storing them?
Right now they're out in the open, I've messing around with them a fair bit lately either changing keysets, fixing something, etc. The worst part is that my apartment can get really dusty, if I just let them sit out all the time they would get really bad but I make sure to clean them. I've been waiting for yuktsi to come out with the gb for the storage cases, then I'll buy a bunch off of him.
Storage cases? Mind pointing me in the right direction of the interest check for these? I'm curious to see what they're like as I could use them myself. :D
Storage cases? Mind pointing me in the right direction of the interest check for these? I'm curious to see what they're like as I could use them myself. :D
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0)
There hasn't been activity on it, I'm thinking yuktsi will get around to it after Jane CE.
Storage cases? Mind pointing me in the right direction of the interest check for these? I'm curious to see what they're like as I could use them myself. :D
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0)
There hasn't been activity on it, I'm thinking yuktsi will get around to it after Jane CE.
Ahh, yeah. That's the OTD case, eh? I did look at those for a while before feeling as if they'd be a bad fit for my boards, since they're meant more for TKLs. :( That was a big reason I had a custom case made for my Octagon.
Storage cases? Mind pointing me in the right direction of the interest check for these? I'm curious to see what they're like as I could use them myself. :D
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76465.0)
There hasn't been activity on it, I'm thinking yuktsi will get around to it after Jane CE.
Ahh, yeah. That's the OTD case, eh? I did look at those for a while before feeling as if they'd be a bad fit for my boards, since they're meant more for TKLs. :( That was a big reason I had a custom case made for my Octagon.
I believe they are the TKL cases, yuktsi said he should be able to sell them under $20 and be in geekhack colors. My favorite layout is by the LS and RS96 and then TKL. My RS96 is only about an inch longer but the same width so I'm hoping it will fit. I can't wait for the Jane numpad, that and the Jane together may end up being my go to keyboard to use. I kind of wish I put in some ergo clears in my Jane but that's what I'll do for my Jane CE.
Boards that I don't think I'll use for awhile I lend to relatives to use if they like them. The ones I do still keep in my possession are on top of books on bookshelves. Might get an HHKB soon then I gotta decide what to do with my Pok3r.
If you run out of relatives... :p
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Ha, imagine having your monitor up on an arm and put a lazy suzan under it with like 5-6 boards.
Ha, imagine having your monitor up on an arm and put a lazy suzan under it with like 5-6 boards.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I want to find a nice way to mount or display my favorite keyboards, but that seems like it could be tricky. Either that, or get carrying cases for each and every one, though I'd still like to put some on display from time to time. If I could find a carrying case that could fit full-sized vintage boards, I'd get a few of those. :3
Def gonna get a custom case for my Hammer Alps board and the next Octagon.
I want to find a nice way to mount or display my favorite keyboards, but that seems like it could be tricky. Either that, or get carrying cases for each and every one, though I'd still like to put some on display from time to time. If I could find a carrying case that could fit full-sized vintage boards, I'd get a few of those. :3
Def gonna get a custom case for my Hammer Alps board and the next Octagon.
Displaying them is the tricky part, perhaps some sort of glass enclosure would be best to keep the dust out and yet keep them still on display. I'll probably end up buying a case for each one to ensure their safety.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I place a tea towel on mine.
I've just resulted in putting all of my boards wrapped up in bubble wrap within a heavily padded box. Going home after finals Thursday so I'll probably bring them all home anyways so being in one box is convenient. I definitely need to find a better way to store them but for now this will do.I usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I place a tea towel on mine.
I'm gonna find some of the flat rate USPS boxes I've gotten in the mail and use those for my vintages. Mine have yet to get dusty since I often tinker with them and just tap on their keys for fun, but I don't want that to change if I stop giving them attention for some reason. :-X
I've just resulted in putting all of my boards wrapped up in bubble wrap within a heavily padded box. Going home after finals Thursday so I'll probably bring them all home anyways so being in one box is convenient. I definitely need to find a better way to store them but for now this will do.MoreI usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I place a tea towel on mine.
I'm gonna find some of the flat rate USPS boxes I've gotten in the mail and use those for my vintages. Mine have yet to get dusty since I often tinker with them and just tap on their keys for fun, but I don't want that to change if I stop giving them attention for some reason. :-X
I've just resulted in putting all of my boards wrapped up in bubble wrap within a heavily padded box. Going home after finals Thursday so I'll probably bring them all home anyways so being in one box is convenient. I definitely need to find a better way to store them but for now this will do.MoreI usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I place a tea towel on mine.
I'm gonna find some of the flat rate USPS boxes I've gotten in the mail and use those for my vintages. Mine have yet to get dusty since I often tinker with them and just tap on their keys for fun, but I don't want that to change if I stop giving them attention for some reason. :-X
I guess my place isn't all that dusty? I've had them up on the wall that way for a few months and they only have a hint of dust. I guess having them upright like that leaves less surface area for dust to collect. I'd rather look at them and trade them out frequently than have them hidden in a box somewhere. I can dust them twice a year if that means I get to appreciate them more often!
I've just resulted in putting all of my boards wrapped up in bubble wrap within a heavily padded box. Going home after finals Thursday so I'll probably bring them all home anyways so being in one box is convenient. I definitely need to find a better way to store them but for now this will do.MoreI usually flip between a couple favorites somewhat randomly, whichever one I have been last tinkering with usually. Some others go on the wall mount thing.
Out of date photo:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZE817Pk.jpg)
Please teach me the name of this wall mounting solution.
I'm seeing an increase of my keyboard collection in the future, and that would be one damn cool way to store them.
"Yeah, and these here, these are my keyboards" :eek:
Welcome to Geekhack!
The thing with this is keeping them clean. They are all in the open there.
I left a few of my boards out for a couple of weeks, they got so dusty so quick. Nothing compressed air can't fix but it sure was a pain having to keep them clean. I need to buy some good cases.
I place a tea towel on mine.
I'm gonna find some of the flat rate USPS boxes I've gotten in the mail and use those for my vintages. Mine have yet to get dusty since I often tinker with them and just tap on their keys for fun, but I don't want that to change if I stop giving them attention for some reason. :-X
I guess my place isn't all that dusty? I've had them up on the wall that way for a few months and they only have a hint of dust. I guess having them upright like that leaves less surface area for dust to collect. I'd rather look at them and trade them out frequently than have them hidden in a box somewhere. I can dust them twice a year if that means I get to appreciate them more often!
I really mean how do you use your keyboards if you have multiple? Do you have a rotation? Do you just change as you please?
I'm not really sure what I do. If I feel like topre, I'll get out my hhkb. If I want buckling springs then I'll get out my SSK. But sometimes I feel like I am neglecting one or the other.
Mine just sit lonely in their boxes.This guy gets it.