Hi, everyone,
I'm current on the search for a solid 60% PCB that needs to support the "standard" HHKB layout (which means a 6u spacebar, not the common other popular 7u spacebar option). The reason I need this PCB is for reviving my KBD Tina-A build (the standard hhkb layout, it has blocks, so I have no other option really).
IDK if there's something wrong with me, or just a flaw of the PCB + Case design of DZ60 and the Tina-A case, two DZ60s has died on my particular keyboard. I bought the two PCB soldered from KBD directly, so if it's an soldering issue, it's not my problem :-).
Anyway, so now I'm on the hunt for a 60% PCB that would serve my purpose. Last time when I was looking into 60% keyboards (around 5 years ago), the defacto board is a GH60 or SATAN60 which are based on a GH60. Both of these boards of course can work, but they are not to be found easily.
I manage to find the older keyboard shop which I bough a GH60 years ago still offering them, but I'm open to other PCB options.
Here is a list of 60% PCBs that supports the standard HHKB layout and my current oppinions.
- GH60, Solid board with good support on TMK/QMK
- SATAN60, basically GH60, but hard to find now
- DZ60, since my last 2 broke, I'm gonna avoid it
Would really appreciate any suggestions on the 60% PCBs, and a bonus if I can get it in Canada.
Jan. 15, 2022 Update:
Adding some notes if someone is every is the same shoes as me and is searching for information.
After reading the comments below (thanks a lot for the suggestions!), I went with the Cascade Hotswap 60% PCB. It's a bit more expensive than the DZ60 but the dealer is local in Canada and the PCB looks great.
Another thing I noticed was if I use 1.5u 1u 1.5u 7u 1.5u 1u 1.5u bottom row (i.e., the standard 7u bottom row), I'll only lose 1 key on bottom right and gain so much for compatibility (e.g., 7u spacebars are way easier to find that 6u spacebars). And personally for me, I don't use that key anyway, so win-win!
Here is a picture of it.