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GMK/UNIQEY / Re: Vintage Cherry Spherical Profile
« Last post by Soyo on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:34:48 »Super duper interested.
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Keyboards / Re: Dai ichi Yellow - Very strange indeed...
« Last post by Rob27shred on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:34:47 »This is probably the strangest switch I have. It's a mx clone called dai ichi yellow, it's this very strange mx clone made by this random manufacturer that there is like no info on at all or I just missed it for some reason.
The weird thing about it is that it has a click leaf, unlike other mx clones, which confuses me a lot. I don't think I've seen a switch do this apart from those zeal clickiez which apparently have a click jacket. It actually feels alright, like if you gave me this I would probably type on and be fine and like it. It's a lot more tactile when not in a keyboard though. I looked around and someone said that there was binding with the switches, I only have one cause it was sent alongside another switch that will be in a small build.Show Image
the top is the dai ichi yellow, bottom a cherry clicky switch (sorry for poor image quality but I just got this today and I am very confused about it)
It's loud af and like rattles if you shake like there is something lose in it, but it's just the click leaf moving around hitting the switch housing making that metallic sound.
Just a very strange switch in general, but honestly more mx switches should do click leafs like this, could actually be pretty nice. (that aren't a dollar a switch please)
Yeah this is a pretty odd switch, almost a mix of Pro World clickies & Tawain Jet Axis switches!
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Keyboards / Re: Dai ichi Yellow - Very strange indeed...
« Last post by Rob27shred on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:33:00 »This is probably the strangest switch I have. It's a mx clone called dai ichi yellow, it's this very strange mx clone made by this random manufacturer that there is like no info on at all or I just missed it for some reason.
The weird thing about it is that it has a click leaf, unlike other mx clones, which confuses me a lot. I don't think I've seen a switch do this apart from those zeal clickiez which apparently have a click jacket. It actually feels alright, like if you gave me this I would probably type on and be fine and like it. It's a lot more tactile when not in a keyboard though. I looked around and someone said that there was binding with the switches, I only have one cause it was sent alongside another switch that will be in a small build.Show Image
the top is the dai ichi yellow, bottom a cherry clicky switch (sorry for poor image quality but I just got this today and I am very confused about it)
It's loud af and like rattles if you shake like there is something lose in it, but it's just the click leaf moving around hitting the switch housing making that metallic sound.
Just a very strange switch in general, but honestly more mx switches should do click leafs like this, could actually be pretty nice. (that aren't a dollar a switch please)
Really interesting switch, first time see it. I think we really need alps click leaf switches nowadays. maybe we should contact gateron and ask them if it possible to make something new with click leaf? (i know about zealpc clickiez). hope their samples dont cost too much
Check out the Gateron Melodics. They are another clicky switch from Gateron that uses a click leaf. Although this one is different from the SKCM ALPS style one Zeal's Clikiez uses, it resembles the mantis leaf used in Tai-Hao APC switches or Xiang Min KSB-C switches. I haven't tried yet myself, but have heard good things.
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Keyboards / Re: What Keyboard Are You Using Now?
« Last post by MeshModeler on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:27:16 »QK60 Lavender Smoke
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK Cosmos
« Last post by MeshModeler on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:17:40 »Dope set mike
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Keyboards / Re: Dai ichi Yellow - Very strange indeed...
« Last post by zlobin356 on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:12:30 »This is probably the strangest switch I have. It's a mx clone called dai ichi yellow, it's this very strange mx clone made by this random manufacturer that there is like no info on at all or I just missed it for some reason.
The weird thing about it is that it has a click leaf, unlike other mx clones, which confuses me a lot. I don't think I've seen a switch do this apart from those zeal clickiez which apparently have a click jacket. It actually feels alright, like if you gave me this I would probably type on and be fine and like it. It's a lot more tactile when not in a keyboard though. I looked around and someone said that there was binding with the switches, I only have one cause it was sent alongside another switch that will be in a small build.Show Image
the top is the dai ichi yellow, bottom a cherry clicky switch (sorry for poor image quality but I just got this today and I am very confused about it)
It's loud af and like rattles if you shake like there is something lose in it, but it's just the click leaf moving around hitting the switch housing making that metallic sound.
Just a very strange switch in general, but honestly more mx switches should do click leafs like this, could actually be pretty nice. (that aren't a dollar a switch please)
Really interesting switch, first time see it. I think we really need alps click leaf switches nowadays. maybe we should contact gateron and ask them if it possible to make something new with click leaf? (i know about zealpc clickiez). hope their samples dont cost too much
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Penguin 1.0, 8k TKL
« Last post by HowdyDoot on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:09:47 »The discord link is expired, anyway to get an updated one?
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Classifieds / Re: [WTB] Rare cherry hirose switch samples
« Last post by Rob27shred on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:09:38 »There is some Hirose clears available in singles on ebay, https://www.ebay.com/itm/124874930697?itmmeta=01HYEAFNGS0SM4ERWCD4KS3B07&hash=item1d13203a09:g:qnoAAOSw1x1j1tK4&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHNx99Q0Y74C7QCTDzTpnM3y1svqlyZt5lwW4L%2FUe6LZ7Da%2Fb62QbuK6CEyiUckOYHylChKbo3PZRVhtG%2B6YQP%2Fl1VhZQe%2BvfaaBOTAhdlZyx0O1IWtbB%2FufiGfA%2FWL5cXbck6pejKLBP5Bys3SquqfyqlP2buhr6j4MwoizVhKfJPEw%2FSdUo%2F1CyR7nkd4pYKLRt5a0lNRV5iD%2FNxcyktUUPl2apfFReq2m5IIZVJajgWNzb6aS1l7IjUbJ%2FJBBMA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8DYvsrzYw I can not vouch if these are legit or not. I did get a few Hirose oranges off ebay awhile back that were genuine, different seller though.
Thanks! Will take a look at it.
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Off Topic / Re: What mouse are you obsessed with currently?
« Last post by Mandan on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:09:09 »Still using the Logitech TrackMan/Marble Mouse/whatever trackball. The sharp spine hurts the side of my hand and the buttons are awkwardly placed, but it's the best of a bad lot, particularly if you're left-handed.
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Keyboards / Re: What Keyboard Are You Using Now?
« Last post by zlobin356 on Tue, 21 May 2024, 16:08:48 »I don't know if this thread will be relevant, but here goes...
I decided to switch to my Model M for now...loving the crunchiness.
RN im using Akko ACR59 with Tecsee Shenpo/HMX Macchiato/Gateron Beers (i always change switches to not get bored of my board) and Dye-Sub Shenpo Beige keycaps
waiting for Neo80, to build it with some tactile switches (thinking about Holy Chickies), Hirose Orange on spacebar, FR4 plate and GMK Handarbeit
