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Offline xoftware

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New DIYer: Need a new Keyboard
« on: Tue, 20 June 2017, 17:27:08 »
Hey all! Hope everyone had a good Father's Day.

I intend to do a lot of DIY modding in the future, and that includes keyboards and handheld keyboards, gamepads, etc.

I'm ready to start looking for my ideal keyboard base.



Requirements:
 Layout: See above, 68% default w/arrow keys
 Key Rollover: Anything good enough for FPS gaming
 Price: <= $100

Preference:
 Form factor: Slim/Low-profile
 Lights: RGB programmable
 KeyCaps: Replaceable
 KeySwitches: Something relatively standard
 KeyInterface: Programmable

If I can't find at least a good enough base to start working from, I'll have to go with 65% Anne Pro, which isn't really what I want, but it's a decent fallback. Anything available? Thanks! :D
« Last Edit: Tue, 20 June 2017, 17:33:29 by xoftware »

Offline Altis

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Re: New DIYer: Need a new Keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 20 June 2017, 18:38:29 »
Hello and welcome!

You might like something like the Leopold FC660M (mechanical, Cherry MX)...

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1496

Nice layout and reputable brand. Also comes in a Topre version (FC660C) though at a higher cost and far less ability to modify... but you get oneness with cup rubber.

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Offline stoic-lemon

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Re: New DIYer: Need a new Keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 27 June 2017, 00:13:52 »
The FC660M sounds like a good starting point. Welcome to GH.

Offline ppp

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Re: New DIYer: Need a new Keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 29 June 2017, 18:42:19 »
edit: jk didn't read diy. I should learn how to

Offline OneNightFriend

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Re: New DIYer: Need a new Keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 01 July 2017, 15:23:46 »
Welcome! Would you be open to 75%? Many good kits in that size. About to assemble a KBD75 myself!