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Title: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Fictiouz on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:34:58
Hey guys,

I think it would be fun to look at some of the progression people went through before getting to their end-game board or just to where they are now in the community!


I'll start:

I started with a Razer Blackwidow in 2012 when it still had Cherry Blues. I stumbled upon Massdrop which introduced me to a bit of the finer side of things in mid/late 2014 where I acquired my Poker II with MX Clears. This is where the plummet started. I then ordered a Planck with MX Greens and this was my first ever custom board that I programmed and soldered myself in early/mid 2015. It was handwired at that; never again, unless prototyping.

I sold my Blackwidow only to want a TKL at home so I got a QFR with Browns in mid/late 2015. The QFR became my frakenboard only to be modded and keyswapped so many times. After using the Planck for a while I had to get the Frosty Flake for the QFR because I was so accustomed to R2 Backspace. Following the QFR, I bought my HHKB Pro 2 in late 2015 only to become addicted to it's layout. Great board but I prefer my cherry style and clone switches.

Come early 2016, I began working with an old military contractor and ordered my first Korean custom, my B.face with Zealios switches. Come the end of my term with them people learned my interest in keyboards and I left with 3 Model M's and a Model F XT; one Model M which I still have today. During this time I began diving into more DIY stuff like USB cables as well as assembly of boards for other people, having my first board I assembled for the sole purpose of reselling.

And now that brings us to today, where I have assembled boards for various friends I have met through the community. This allowed me to acquire my RS96 with Zeals in a trade and has made its way to my work desk as a daily driver.

Can't wait to add my X60 and Mech27 to the books and who knows where some of my old boards are now. Maybe some of you are typing on them.. well not the Razer at least. :p


Breakdown:
Blackwidow -> Poker II -> Planck -> QFR -> HHKB Pro 2 -> B.face -> Model M -> Model F -> RS96 -> X60 soonTM -> Mech27 soonTM
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:44:31
Some previous keyboard history  :))

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0)

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: y11971alex on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:45:34
Model F AT -> Model F XT -> Model M SSK -> 3101 -> 1390131 -> F122 -> 09F4230
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Brammm87 on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:47:38
- I started with a Ducky Shine 3 about 2 years ago, bought Cherry MX Blues as all the cool kinds seemed to do that.
- Last year when I was in SF, I managed to pick up a WASD v2 TKL with greens and used that one for a long time.

Since then, things moved a little faster and I got:

- Planck with zealios (still don't type on it as I don't have time to get used to the layout)
- Realforce 104U (sorta regret that one, it's too light)
- Varmilo VB87M with browns (also too light to my liking)
- KC60 with royal glam case and 67g zealios
- Whitefox with Cherry MX Clears

I'm building another 60% soon-ish with a GON pcb and the Sentraq 78, if the GB ever comes through.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: algernon on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:51:01
I started on a Commodore Plus4, whatever keyboard that had. In the early 1990s, I switched to PC, and had a Model M (didn't realize it was a Model M until years later). Until 2012 or so, I used various rubber domes and scissor keyboards. I started paying attention to my hands and fingers then, and bought a TypeMatrix 2030 - still not mechanical, but matrix layout, and lots of useful keys in much better positions. Then, in 2015, I decided to go all mechanical, aiming for a split, programmable keyboard (I wrote about it (https://asylum.madhouse-project.org/blog/2015/11/20/looking-for-a-keyboard/) at the time).

I ended up choosing the keyboardio M01 (https://shop.keyboard.io/) as my end-game, but until that ships, I'm using an ErgoDox EZ (https://ergodox-ez.com/), and loving it.

My journey is documented on my blog (https://asylum.madhouse-project.org/blog/tags/keyboard/), if anyone is interested in the gory details. But the short summary is that my aim is a split, mechanical, fully programmable and open source keyboard, with silent, but tactile switches (using browns now, but wouldn't mind a more pronounced bump, and even quieter switch, which I'm hoping the Matias Quiet Click will be). Horizontal, traditional stagger is out, never want to use that ever again. This limits my options considerably, and even more if I want thumb keys, a palm key (preferably), and don't want to build the keyboard myself.

That pretty much means ErgoDox EZ, or the keyboardio Model 01. The first I have, the second I'm waiting, and looking forward to, and if all goes well, that will be my end-game.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Fictiouz on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:51:41
Quote from: y11971alex on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:45:34
Model F AT -> Model F XT -> Model M SSK -> 3101 -> 1390131 -> F122 -> 09F4230

Someone likes their Buckling Spring! :p

Quote from: Brammm87 on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:47:38
- I started with a Ducky Shine 3 about 2 years ago, bought Cherry MX Blues as all the cool kinds seemed to do that.
- Last year when I was in SF, I managed to pick up a WASD v2 TKL with greens and used that one for a long time.

Since then, things moved a little faster and I got:

- Planck with zealios (still don't type on it as I don't have time to get used to the layout)
- Realforce 104U (sorta regret that one, it's too light)
- Varmilo VB87M with browns (also too light to my liking)
- KC60 with royal glam case and 67g zealios
- Whitefox with Cherry MX Clears

I'm building another 60% soon-ish with a GON pcb and the Sentraq 78, if the GB ever comes through.

Very nice boards. I really recommend learning the Planck. It's very fun to type on. I love finger yoga. I can't wait now that I am making the move to all aluminum customs!
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Data on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:01:54
Various rubber domes...
MS Natural Keyboard 4000
KUL ES-87, MX Brown
ErgoDox custom, MX Brown
Varmilo VA87MD, MX Clear
Duck Octagon, MX Red/Black
Atomic custom, MX Black
E-Element RGB (x2), Outemu Black
Phantom custom, MX Brown/Clear
Phantom custom, MX Red/Black
GH-122, MX Brown/Clear
VE.A, 62g Zealios

On the bench:
Infinity ErgoDox custom, 65g Zealios

Awaiting manufacturing:
Revo Dr. D TKL, ?? Zealios

On the horizon:
Input Club K-Type TKL
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:02:43
Progression of my daily drivers / commonly used boards:
WASD V1 -> Poker II -> LZ-GH -> Dolch PAC -> FC660C -> Model M -> 4704 62-key -> HHKB Pro 2 -> HHKB Pro 1 -> ^-^ RF10AE ^-^

Current rotation:
RF10AE, 4704 62-key, Dolch PAC, HHKB Pro 1, Model M

Pictures/timeline here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68558.0) if interested
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:06:41
CM QFR (Blues) > HHKB (Black) > FC660M (Blue to Ergo Clears) > Dolch PAC > 55g 87u > HHKB (White w/ Purple Sliders)

Only boards I actually use now are my HHKBs (Work, rotate both) and 87u (Home)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:24:52
Quote from: dgneo on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:06:41
Only boards I actually use now are my HHKBs (Work, rotate both) and 87u (Home)

You have reached enlightenment.  ^-^
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: zslane on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:35:50
I began using computers (terminals at first) at the tail end of the original era of spherical keycaps. It's where my preference for sphericals comes from.

1981 - Honeywell VIP-7801
1982 - CDC-713
1983 - Televideo TVI-925
1984 - Commodore 64
1985 - Kaypro 4

Then the world switched to cylindricals and I was stuck with them for 30 years.

1986 - Leading Edge AT clone
1987 - Macintosh SE
1989 - Macintosh IIci w/ AEKII

1995-2015 saw twenty years of cheap membrane keyboards of one kind or another, usually Dell branded, occupying my desktop, both at home and at work.

In 2015 I stumbled upon the mech keyboard world and became reacquainted with spherical keycaps. I started with a WASD V2 but gave that to my girlfriend. I now rotate between:

1. Filco Majestouch-2 w/ MX Reds
2. Varmilo VA108 w/ MX Reds
3. Vortex Pok3r w/ MX Reds

I have a RealForce 104UK Hi-Pro but I don't use it often (it's too nice to make my daily driver). However, I do like the Topre switch a lot.

At this stage, I envision my end-game keyboard as either a Varmilo VA108 with MX Pinks or a RealForce RGB, equipped with Round 6 Space Cadet keycaps.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Wingpad on Wed, 05 October 2016, 12:41:02
My keyboard history is convoluted but I'll try to give an overview wherein a "|" indicates the boards were built in parallel:
Logitech G110 (Rubber-dome) -> Dell AT101W -> Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition with Vintage MX Blacks | Razer Blackwidow Ultimate with MX Greens -> Dell AT101W with Matias QC's -> Novatouch'd HHKB -> 60% with Blue ALPS -> Model M | Dell AT101W with Orange ALPS | 60% with Gateron Clears

Which brings us to where I am today; however, I currently have a few more projects underway:
F107 | F122 | Brown ALPS Build

And a future milestone planned:
Omnikey 101 with Blue ALPS (I have the switches, just missing the board)

Those are the major milestones but I've owned several boards along the way that never made it to daily-driver status:
Chicony 5181 with SMK Monterey Blues, Zenith 163 with Yellow ALPS, NeXT Non-ADB with Cream Undamped ALPS
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Fictiouz on Wed, 05 October 2016, 13:49:08
Crazy seeing everyone's variations. It makes the way I started seem lame as hell.  :))
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: xondat on Wed, 05 October 2016, 13:58:17
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Geroximo on Wed, 05 October 2016, 14:09:50
CM QFR TK Mx Brown
CM QFR Mx Black
Poker II Mx Blue
CM QFR Mx Red
Asus M801 Kailh Red
G80-1000 Vintage Mx Black
G80-1000 Vintage Mx Blue
Monterey K104 Alps SKCM White
KBT V60 Gateron Black
CM QFR 65g lubed Mx Black
Nerd60 67g Zealios
HHKB Pro2 45g Topre

Still to come (probably): RF 55g, IBM Buckling spring, Mx Clears

Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: fublamchu on Wed, 05 October 2016, 14:20:44
Started this hobby last year with a G710. Then, KC60 --> VA87M --> FC660C --> (random Outemu Blues board from KR)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Auxo on Wed, 05 October 2016, 18:05:46
CM QFR MX blues -> keycool hero 87 kailh reds -> ducky shine 4 MX blues -> poker MX reds -> KC60 gateron browns -> RS84 gateron clears -> LeandreN/GON60 w/ MX reds

I ended up giving the QFR to a friend, the keycool 87 to a friend, sold the ducky shine 4, sold the poker, returned the KC60 to massdrop, sold the RS84, bought 2 QFRs for some friends, MK disco for a friend. All I have in my possession now is the LeandreN/GON60. :)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 06 October 2016, 01:31:38
Some generic ****s I'd just have around the house
Razer Lycosa (not bad actually, pretty fast board)
DT-35, still best feeling keyboard to date
WASD v1 with blues resting in pieces
Filco with blues later modded and lost in the mail on the way back
QFR with blues
The most pimped out Filco EVER with 60g clears
LZ-S 62g clear with RO-59
GON NS87 62g clear with some krytox mix
KMAC 1.2 vintage blacks
KBT Race II reds
Lightsaver 1.5 blues
Minivan 44 with Matias quiet clicks
GH60 62g clear (soonTM)
b.face 67g clear? (soonTM)

I briefly owned a Novatouch and 55g Realforce and sold them both immediately because Topre is ****ing garbage
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: steveachu on Thu, 06 October 2016, 01:35:25
Leopold TKL Otaku MX Brown (2011)
HHKB (2014)
Filco MINILA MX Blue (2016)
Pok3r MX Clear (2016)
Leopold FC660M MX Blue (2016)
HHKB (2016, black)
Leopold FC750R MX Black (2016)
Realforce 87U 55g (Currently using)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: klennkellon on Thu, 06 October 2016, 02:52:05
Started in 2012 my freshman year of highschool with the original Razer Blackwidow with MX Blues. Used it all of high school and killed it off to harvest buttery worn-in MX Blues. It worked up until the end though the cable was dying.

Next board I got very early this year was a Keycool 87 with Kailh Reds. It's an OK keyboard but the case is creaky and one foot is slightly shorter than the other so it wobbles with the feet extended. Kailh Reds are gross feeling would not recommend.

After that I got a damaged Focus FK-2001. Beautiful board but did not enjoy using it because I think the switches may have been in bad condition. Threw it away and harvest the best feeling switches since the board was all kinds of messed up when I got it. Would like to try it again in better condition.

Got very curious to try a Model M so I found a grey-label one from 87' with an AT cable for $50 on Ebay and decided to go for it. It's an awesome keyboard but just too clunky and heavy for me to use on a regular basis, however if I was going to write an entire essay or something on it I would probably go back to it.

And then I found that Packard Bell with SKCL Browns at the thrift store this June. My favorite linears so far and they're in great condition but they're too heavy and the weird layout and poor rollover just makes it annoying for my uses.

This month I harvested most of the Kailhs from my Keycool and replaced them with those worn in MX Blues and they are my preferred clicky switch atm because they are just so light and smooth.

Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: E3E on Thu, 06 October 2016, 03:40:07
Started in March 2015:

Rapoo KX

Rapoo KX (I modded the hell out of them)

Duck Octagon v1 (red)

Duck Lightpad (ultimately perma modded to Alps w/ hot swap holtite sockets)

Infinity w/ bent case - SOLD

Duck Eagle (PCB, in Hammer case, Alps hot swap modded w/ SKCL Greens, backlit)

Duck Eagle (PCB in FMJ case, Alps hot swap modded)

Realforce 104UW Variable Weight - SOLD

Orion v2 (w/ v1 top) - sold all MX plates and PCB, Alps hot swap modded, all three bottoms

Alps NCR Leeku 3000 backlit custom w/ FAME Cherry Profile Alps caps, Alps SKCL Brown

Duck Octagon v1 (black) - SOLD

Ducky Realforce Taiwan Edition 45g Silenced - I want to put 30g domes in this one.

Alpetit II (soon to be) 

-

As far as vintages, I've had over 30 in my collection.

I started with the Nan Tan Computer (NTC) 6151N w/ blue Alps.

Most recent ones coming in are IBM 5576-002 Alps Plate Spring boards and soon-to-be C Itoh LK201 clone keyboards with dyesub PBT hi pro sphericals for Alps

My favorites from the vintage collection are my Xerox Docutechs/6085, ANSI-modded FAME TH-5539 w/ metal bottom, blue Alps, and Hebrew doubleshots, Acer KB101A, Leading Edge DC-3014, Focus FK-555, and that's about it.

Favorite switch is Alps SKCM Blue, Alps SKCL Green, Alps SKCL Brown, Alps SKCM Green.

Alps Plate Spring is also a very interesting switch. I bought an IBM P70 keyboard with them and am eager to get my IBM 5576-002s in to see how they are in a plate mount config. One of them is partially scrapped. I need this one for my Alpetit II custom I'm pretty stoked for. PCB-mount plate spring (P70) cannot be mounted in a plate.
 
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 06 October 2016, 04:40:26
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:44:31
Some previous keyboard history  :))

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0)

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0)

You could say ... a history of history!
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:43:57
This is a very nice topic, once I'm back behind an actual keyboard I'll type out mine ^^ .
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Fictiouz on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:51:55
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.

Trust me once you get used to typing on the HHKB there is no going back. R2 backspace is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always used a-side/unix control though. I need R2 backspace on all my boards.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 06 October 2016, 08:20:57
(https://i.imgur.com/2zGlG0e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LnScXUJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SWmjl2g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fI67RU1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ufj3l5C.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/r0guEZQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZuZrFoJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/md98TEe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9z0cjv7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H6voYCY.jpg)

Pretty sure that's everything. Only thing I'm not listing here is my shine zero that I used for work (stock, MX black) as it's the only board I've owned that I didn't do any modifications on and that's mainly because I didn't care enough about it. Only got it because my QF TK was lost by amazon, and the QF came about a month later by some miracle because one of my neighbors received the package and forgot about it.

Also not listing wife's board because it's wife's board. Stock QFR with Reds and a custom top case made by Badwrench (She absolutely LOVES this keyboard)
(https://i.imgur.com/H6uwPEA.jpg)

Edit: Sorry for the long post, I guess this is me making up for not doing a 2 or 3 year review post haha.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: mike52787 on Thu, 06 October 2016, 09:48:52
My journey with mechanical keyboards started about 4 years ago, when I picked up a chicony kb-5181 equipped with monterey blues.  What a cool place to start. Build quality was terrible, caps had decomposing pad printing, and it was heavily yellowed, but I used it off and on for a year or so. I didnt know how special it was, just that it felt good. I switched to some terrible dell rubberdome board when I "upgraded" my computer, as my "new" board had no ps2 ports. I recieved 2 cherry g80-1800s (vtg blacks, winkeyless, doubleshots) from a family friend when clearing out his "junk room" at his place of work. One had a cracked pcb, and a cracked top casing and was generally in really terrible condition, while the other one was in ok condition but had a bad switch. I fixed and used the 1800 for awhile, until I got tired of how mx blacks felt. Back to the domes it was. Just by chance I happened to find Chyros' youtube channel about a year ago, and found my new hobby. I lurked on here for a few months, trying to learn what I could until I finally decided to join in february. In february I also picked up a model M, (1391401 to be exact) on ebay, bolt modded it and used it for a month or so. I loved it. The model M was the best feeling keyboard I had ever used, and I thought nothing could top it. How wrong I was! Later the same week I found a white alps AEKII clone and a orange alps M0116 at a local thrift store. I was hooked! Even tough I couldnt use either of the boards, I developed a fondness for alps, that wouldnt be fully realized until later. I recieved a model F XT in a lot of vintage computers I bought, and was absolutely amazed. Finally something to top my buckling springs. Unfortunately, I decided to open it up to clean it. When I got it open, all the foam was rotten, and I managed to break an ear off of one of the hammers. damn. It sat in a box for a few months before finally being revived. The model M stayed on my desk for awhile, until a visit to a local thrift store procured a sharp typewriter equipped with alps SKCL greens. This was where and when my unconditional love for alps began. Later that week, I had already ordered a forcus 2001, avant prime omnikey, and an unassembled alps64 kit. Playing around with the white alps in the 2001, I noticed that they were in TERRIBLE condition, and were pretty much unusable. So I pulled the SKCL greens from the typewriter, pulled the SKCM whites from the focus, and created my first alps frankenswitch, the click modded green. I assembled my alps64 with the clicky greens and finally found a board to displace the model M off my desk! After playing with my alps64 for a bit, I finally decided to fix up my model F XT. I used it for a few weeks, and loved it, but the layout is a bit impractical for everyday use. But while lurking on ebay, I found something vary interesting. A NeXT non adb board.  I thought, wht the hell. its cheap, and if I dont like it, no big loss. What arrived to me shocked me. The smoothest tactile switches with the snappiest tactility I ever used. It amazed me. Unfortuantely, I never built a controller for it, and ended up just scrapping it for the keycaps and switches. A month and a half ago, I bought an omnikey 101. This is the first time I had been able to use white alps, and I enjoyed it very much, until I remembered my true love, SKCM creams. I preforemed a switch swap, bough some blank keycaps, painted the case, and installed a usb controller. This board may be the closest to endgame I ever get. Its such a joy to type on. Currently I use a rotation of boards which I change weekly, or whenever I feel like. I have my alps64 with clicky greens, my modded omnikey, and my model F XT currently in the rotation, but I recently picked up a "pingmaster" (alps SKCC green japanese IBM) and I am very impressed with it. it may become a part of the rotation in the near future. Soon I will be trying zealiostotles, which are gateron rgb switches with an aristotle (taiwanese cherry clone) slider. If these meet my expectations, there may be room for a mx board in my rotation, but Im not sure. I am verry happy with the boards I currently own, but I have no idea what the future holds. I have still yet to try topre for real, only shortly at a meetup. There is still much more to explore in the magical world of alps, so that will most likelt keep me occupied.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 06 October 2016, 10:29:06
Some standard Korean board with blues -> Got me into Hobby
Poker II with Clears -> Rocked this for awhile, I liked it.
Poker II with Blacks -> meh
Poker II with Reds -> waaaay to light
HHKB Pro 2 -> woah what is this ****?
RS 96 with Ergo Clears -> I rocked this for awhile
Some really expensive ass TKL Korean board with ergo clears -> why did I buy this
some Other see-through acrylic Korean board with blacks -> again why did I buy this....
Ergodox with Zelios -> I really wanted to like this.
HHKB Pro 2 -> woah where have you been my entire life.
Really Expensive Korean 75% board with blacks -> fml, why did I buy this too.
Heavily modded RealForce -> This mother****er right here was legendary.
Really Expensive Korean 60% board with Zelios -> I guess I didn't learn my lesson
Novatouch -> I miss my HHKB
HHKB Pro 2 -> I Love my HHKB

HHKB > All others.

The RealForce and RS 96 where contenders though.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 06 October 2016, 10:38:54
ALPS "Ergo" Chicony KB7000
Model M
QFR Blues
Poker X Browns (and every other switch and funny-named combo due to pcb mount)
Realforce 45g
Realforce 55g
JD40
HHKB (done)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: nickheller on Thu, 06 October 2016, 10:43:29
ducky fullsize with reds
unicomp model m
kul es 87 with browns
ducky mini with browns
novatouch
hhkb pro2
ssk
b.face with 65g zealios
facew with 65g zealios
v60 with matias quiet click
aekii dampened cream
m0116 orange alps
hasu alps 64 with blue alps
alps 64 with quiet clicks
clueboard with 65g linear
gon hhkb with 65g zealio
hhkb pro 2
gh60 with 62g linears
gh60 with 55g linears
kmac happy w/ 65g linear -> sold and back to hhkb


I'm sure there are some I'm leaving out... I buy and sell frequently.. but HHKB has been favorite
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Thu, 06 October 2016, 17:44:29
Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:51:55
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.

Trust me once you get used to typing on the HHKB there is no going back. R2 backspace is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always used a-side/unix control though. I need R2 backspace on all my boards.
That's quite an exaggeration :P . The HHKB's layout and switches are both highly polarising and certainly not for everyone. Personally I think the layout is terrible and can't imagine anyone other than hardcore programming people finding it remotely usable :P .
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 18:03:44
Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:51:55
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.

Trust me once you get used to typing on the HHKB there is no going back. R2 backspace is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always used a-side/unix control though. I need R2 backspace on all my boards.

Maybe I dunno, but I find it hard, for backspace I keep hitting enter, for shift I keep hitting enter...  and tilda spins me out ....  Although I do like the control where it is. On all my keyboards I have remapped tab to ctrl.

I dunno I put it for sale on ebay if I don't sell it for price I wan't I might keep it just a as trophy. lol
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 18:26:49
Quote from: chyros on Thu, 06 October 2016, 17:44:29
Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:51:55
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.

Trust me once you get used to typing on the HHKB there is no going back. R2 backspace is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always used a-side/unix control though. I need R2 backspace on all my boards.
That's quite an exaggeration :P . The HHKB's layout and switches are both highly polarising and certainly not for everyone. Personally I think the layout is terrible and can't imagine anyone other than hardcore programming people finding it remotely usable :P .

well that is one of the reasons I got it because I do heaps of coding. But find it hard... any ways maybe its just that I have to give it more time to get better at it.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: kenmai9 on Thu, 06 October 2016, 18:29:49
Quickfire TK Blue? -> HPE 104 Browns (lol) -> Leopold 87 Reds -> QFR Blue -> Poker 2 Black -> Poker X Ergo Clear-> Realforce Variable Silenced -> Red Scarf 2 65% Gateron Blacks

I still have the last 3. :D
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: potatobot on Fri, 07 October 2016, 03:15:21
The first PC I had way back 2000 was a pentium 2 which came with ****ty rubber domes, since i was young and dumb i used other keyboards such as a genius rubber dome which was at $4.

Fast forward to 2012 when diablo III was just released, we had an event at our LAN party and i was lucky enough to win my first mechanical keyboard which was the Razer Blackwidow TE cherry MX blues. This was my first mechanical keyboard and it was TKL so i really missed the numpad.
after using it for 6 months, the letter "m" started to chatter so I started to hate it. Eventually more issues came up and i gave it up as a freebie when i sold my alienware m11x.

2013 was not a great year at all. I returned to the rubberdome side and bought an alienware tact x, which i used up to early this year. (worst typing experience of my life)

A friend was amused of my alienware keyboard and i convinced him to trade it with his ducky shine 2 (defective led/mushy mx blues).

It felt awesome, it didnt have any keychatter, i like typing on the full layout, I still use it when i type long documents or making spreadsheets.

then i got into the hype.

Varmilo VA87 - Gateron browns - (supposed to get reds but they were out of stock) : daily driver
Zhuque CIY - Outemu browns - the switches were okay, but the led and the keycap font were terrible. (sold it)
rantopad mxx - Gateron blues - smooth af blues but were a bit too noisy for my taste. (gave it to my friend)
anne pro 60% keyboard - gateron red - oh linears why did i buy you, the features were awesome tho (sold it)
ps2avrGB (AKA B.Fake) - gateron red - i didnt learn my lesson, fully programmable with underglow was nice (sold it)
poker II with DSA Granite - Mx Clears - heavier browns...... TOO HEAVY! (sold the board, kept the keycaps)

waiting for my RS68 kit + 65g zealios + DSA granite  :thumb:

i want to build an keyboard with ergo clears soon! if any 84key or 96key kits would pop up at the right time  :p
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Fri, 07 October 2016, 08:28:22
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 18:26:49
Quote from: chyros on Thu, 06 October 2016, 17:44:29
Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:51:55
Quote from: lanox on Thu, 06 October 2016, 06:48:10
wow some of you guys got amazing collection of keyboards right there.

****ty dell keyboard -> code clear MX switched -> HHKB -> RF 55g.

Although I still cant get use to typing on HHKB, I am not sure if I like the keyboard, I have made am effort to use it for about a week and couldn't get use to it, now it's seating on the shelf.

Trust me once you get used to typing on the HHKB there is no going back. R2 backspace is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always used a-side/unix control though. I need R2 backspace on all my boards.
That's quite an exaggeration :P . The HHKB's layout and switches are both highly polarising and certainly not for everyone. Personally I think the layout is terrible and can't imagine anyone other than hardcore programming people finding it remotely usable :P .

well that is one of the reasons I got it because I do heaps of coding. But find it hard... any ways maybe its just that I have to give it more time to get better at it.
Not all programming people like it either ;) .
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: davkol on Fri, 07 October 2016, 09:23:21
Sounds like a classic misunderstanding of what programming is.

Majority of "programmers" only use sophisticated behemoth tools to glue other tools together these days. These behemoths tend to have clumsy graphical interfaces mostly for MS Windows, thus using a HHKB with them can be a nightmare.

OTOH, HHKB is excellent for using unix shell and classic editors like vi or emacs. It was designed for that purpose after all. A sorts of people use these tools, mostly sysadmins and some developers, but I also know of scientists, philosophers etc.

It's a Happy Hacking (http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/hacker-howto.html) keyboard after all, and most software development has little to nothing to do with hacking.

(Yes, I know it sounds black'n'white, when put like this.)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: ADFX_Pixy on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:40:37
Ducky Shine 3 White LED with MX Blues (sold) > CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with Cherry MX Browns > Mechanicalkeyboards.com x Ducky Keyboards MK 2016 with Cherry MX Browns.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: 27 on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:59:54
CM Storm Quickfire TK (MX Blues) > Winkeyless B.Mini (Gat Blues 65g) > Winkeyless 60% in a Z-Case (Gat clears) > RS78 (MX Blacks) > XX7 AKA "The Brick" (MX Clears) > Mech27-TKLv1 (Lubed and Stickered Gat Blacks 67g)

Colour coded to preference. No Bueno It is/was K I Love(d) It
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: SpanishDaycare on Fri, 07 October 2016, 14:01:21
Started with a Razer Blackwidow 2013 last year that a guy on my dorm floor sold me for $20. Blue switches kept my roommate awake but made typing so enjoyable.

From there I now own a Pok3r with cherry clears and a TADA68 with MOD-H's has been ordered as well. Can't wait!
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: SpanishDaycare on Fri, 07 October 2016, 14:02:22
Quote from: 27 on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:59:54
CM Storm Quickfire TK (MX Blues) > Winkeyless B.Mini (Gat Blues 65g) > Winkeyless 60% in a Z-Case (Gat clears) > RS78 (MX Blacks) > XX7 AKA "The Brick" (MX Clears) > Mech27-TKLv1 (Lubed and Stickered Gat Blacks 67g)

Colour coded to preference. No Bueno It is/was K I Love(d) It

Hey JUST watched you on Top Clack, you're the reason I just posted here - figured it was time to quit lurking.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: romevi on Fri, 07 October 2016, 14:28:08
I was driving home one day from work (6-7 years ago!) and heard this on NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100076874.

For some reason it made me really want to try mechanical keyboards, so I researched the Model M. Rather than taking risks on eBay for old ones, I Googled other options and stumbled upon geekhack. It seemed there was a huge circlejerk of MX kustoms at the time (mfw I remember seeing clickclack up and coming but thought his caps were "gaudy" and "expensive"), but the consensus was (and still is) that buckling springs are the clicky king. I really wanted a clicky board, so I decided to order the Unicomp. Had that baby for over four years. I started lurking the /g/ board on 4chan quite a bit last year and saw this picture:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3899/14461075889_f41fe3635e_b.jpg)

I had heard of the KMAC before, thanks to dangwang's blog, but thought the prices were out of my reach. Last year, I was winding down on a previous hobby, so had the funds and thought, "Why not?" Sold a few things and before I knew it I joined SA Retro, Jane r1, put a deposit for the Mira, and joined a few artisan raffles. The Cosmos sale was my first ever raffle; I still thought ~$30 for a single cap was super expensive, but I really liked the black-and-blue BroBots, and the purple one looked like Thanos, so I added those to my ticket. Naturally, I didn't win.

Here I am a year later. The only MX board I have is the Jane (though I want to jump on that Viper v2), and my daily driver is my 55g Realforce at work. I have an SSK that's rarely used, but I still would like to hold on until I can get my hands on a Model F and compare.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: PollandAkuma on Fri, 07 October 2016, 18:57:03
I'm still at the start of the journey, with my Poker 2 MX clears that evan gifted me :)

I made me realize that rubber domes are absolute ****, scissors switches are ok-ish, but mechanical is definitely more fun. Can't wait to try more, especially the often-shilled Topre.

All I need now is 5 more boards, you enablers....
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: 27 on Fri, 07 October 2016, 19:00:31
Quote from: SpanishDaycare on Fri, 07 October 2016, 14:02:22
Quote from: 27 on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:59:54
CM Storm Quickfire TK (MX Blues) > Winkeyless B.Mini (Gat Blues 65g) > Winkeyless 60% in a Z-Case (Gat clears) > RS78 (MX Blacks) > XX7 AKA "The Brick" (MX Clears) > Mech27-TKLv1 (Lubed and Stickered Gat Blacks 67g)

Colour coded to preference. No Bueno It is/was K I Love(d) It

Hey JUST watched you on Top Clack, you're the reason I just posted here - figured it was time to quit lurking.

Like I said on the stream, I love when people participate :)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Mattr567 on Fri, 07 October 2016, 22:09:00
I started with a K70 RGB w/ MX Reds. Soon learned about 'vintage' boards and how cheap and supposedly 'better' they are and the rest is history.
So:

K70 RGB MX Reds - Sold
KBP V60 MTS Matias Click - Own, SKCL Green
Alps MCL-101 SKCM Black - Sold
IBM Model M - Own
AEKII SKCM Cream Damp - Sold
Cherry G80-11800 MX Brown - Own, MX Clear
Zenith Z-150 SKCL Green - Dismantled and sold
SGI Granite SKCM White Damp - Own, SKCM Orange
Focus FK-3001 SKCM White - Own
Focus FK-727 Cyan Omron B3G-S - Sold
NeXT Non-ADB SKCM Cream - Own
Packard Bell T9102 - SKCM Blue - Own
IBM 6112884 Pingmaster -Own

Not sure if it counts but also got a IBM Multistation Keyboard w/ SKCL Green and a SKCM Blue IBM Model M clone off Taobao but I didnt list them since they were missing cases and were only good for parts. Also got a second free (for parts) SGI Granite from a member here w/ out caps.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Wed, 12 October 2016, 16:31:23
My first mechanical keyboard was an Acer 6312 I discovered in the high pressure lab. That particular one is now with a friend, since I found many since. This board is what started it all, and now I own over 100 different models of keyboards. Oh dear.

Once I got into that, I bought a NIB Dell AT101W for 11 pounds shipped. That became my first ever video. I remade it twice xD .

I really got into mechs at the time, so I asked the guys who handle waste hardware at my uni to keep an eye open for old keyboards. That landed me my Chicony 5161, pristine, with white Alps. They also found me a REALLY dirty Model M, which I later bolt-modded, and many other boards I reviewed over time.

My first Model M was a NIB one I bought from eBay and which I gifted to my mother as she loves clicky keyboards too. I'm typing on that right now as it happens :) .

One of the many keyboards the uni found me was a HFMGB Cherry board. I got that for free, and traded that for my beloved Acer KB-101A. I didn't even pay shipping for that trade, either. That trade pretty much changed the entire keyboard game for me.

I got insatiable for more keyboards, so I started looking for ones in recycling centres. One of my friends, who is a local, showed me several around the area, which I frequented, and still do. They landed me the majority of my keyboards, for practically pocket change. One in particular had an enormous haul the first time I got there, including my black-label industrial M, OmniKey ULTRA, and about half a dozen more. It's still my best haul to date.

More and more stuff has been coming my way since. All I can recommend is, just look around you. If you're serious about old keyboards, you need to look everywhere and return regularly. Some other people have reported spectacular finds at recycling centres since.

Old keyoards have many advantages, but sadly I'm more and more starting to realise that that's not for everyone. You can't just buy them, and that seriously limits their applicability. The ability to just go out and buy new keyboards is so important that it's almost unfair to compare new and old keyboards. I try to compare keyboards with appropriate, contemporary or closely contemporary contenders in my videos though.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 12 October 2016, 16:50:53
Quote from: chyros on Wed, 12 October 2016, 16:31:23

You can't just buy them, and that seriously limits their applicability.

The ability to just go out and buy new keyboards is so important that it's almost unfair to compare new and old keyboards.


Because of impatience. We are so demanding these days, I had blue Alps on my ebay watch list for almost 2 years before I ever held one in my hand, and that one did not come from ebay (multiple stories involved, all mundane).

Personally, before I "got into" keyboards I used one for at least half a decade on average, and then usually moved on because I got one along with a new system. Beginning about 2005 I started building my own computers so I never bought any more "systems" but by then I really liked a certain Compaq rubber dome that I had gotten previously with a system (SK-2800), and had a couple of backups from $1 yard sale purchases.

But I partially agree, there is "specialty" market for "special" keyboards made and sold in stores this year, and a "vintage" market for people who are hobbiests. The bridges to the past are not for everybody.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Data on Thu, 13 October 2016, 06:49:47
Finished my Infinity Dox during the hurricane, so add another to the list.

(http://i.imgur.com/KmqoOrs.jpg?1)

I can safely credit this "hobby" for renewing my interest in CAD and Illustrator, teaching me to solder (and desolder!), and introducing me to segments of electronics and manufacturing of which I previously had only a vague awareness.  So... that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: romevi on Thu, 13 October 2016, 09:25:37
Quote from: Data on Thu, 13 October 2016, 06:49:47
Finished my Infinity Dox during the hurricane, so add another to the list.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KmqoOrs.jpg?1)


I can safely credit this "hobby" for renewing my interest in CAD and Illustrator, teaching me to solder (and desolder!), and introducing me to segments of electronics and manufacturing of which I previously had only a vague awareness.  So... that's pretty cool.

That's beautiful!
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Brammm87 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 09:26:36
Quote from: Data on Thu, 13 October 2016, 06:49:47
Finished my Infinity Dox during the hurricane, so add another to the list.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KmqoOrs.jpg?1)


I can safely credit this "hobby" for renewing my interest in CAD and Illustrator, teaching me to solder (and desolder!), and introducing me to segments of electronics and manufacturing of which I previously had only a vague awareness.  So... that's pretty cool.
Damn, that's clean af.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: UnFocused on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:06:10
Keyboards I use on a regular basis:


Keyboards I've sold in the last year:


Keyboards I’ve owned and used in the past:


Others that I own:

Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:11:55
Quote from: UnFocused on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:06:10

  • A Focus FK-2001 with blue Alps that I bought new in 1989. Thus the name UnFocused...
That implies you no longer use it. EXPLAAAAIIIIN!?


Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: E3E on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:23:22
He sold it! Hahaha, I couldn't forget that exchange (no hard feelings, of course).

It's humorous to see you end up being part of the community though, Unfocused. It's a clever name, haha. You've definitely got some pretty awesome boards that you use on rotation. I've always been curious about the Taiwan Jet Axis switches and the Pro World switches, which both feature click leaves but have Cherry MX mounts.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Wingpad on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:32:54
Quote from: E3E on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:23:22
I've always been curious about the Taiwan Jet Axis switches and the Pro World switches, which both feature click leaves but have Cherry MX mounts.
I ordered some of these (NOS) off of Taobao the other day, I'm interested to see what they'll be like when they come in.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: UnFocused on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:42:17
Quote from: chyros on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:11:55
That implies you no longer use it. EXPLAAAAIIIIN!?

I sold it on eBay a few months ago. While I liked the blue Alps switches, I never really liked the keyboard itself. I'd try to use it a couple of times per year and always get frustrated at the layout (the pipe and backslash key in particular). I'm fairly stuck on the traditional ANSI Model M layout.

I was considering using the switches to build something else, but then I got my hands on a bunch of vintage MX blacks and built a Phantom.

Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: UnFocused on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:57:28
Quote from: E3E on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:23:22
He sold it! Hahaha, I couldn't forget that exchange (no hard feelings, of course).

It's humorous to see you end up being part of the community though, Unfocused. It's a clever name, haha. You've definitely got some pretty awesome boards that you use on rotation. I've always been curious about the Taiwan Jet Axis switches and the Pro World switches, which both feature click leaves but have Cherry MX mounts.

That whole incident was rather amusing. The person who purchased it from me on eBay bought it because he used to have one years ago and wanted another.

The Taiwan Jet Axis switches are interesting. They're linear and feel heavier than MX blacks, but I've never measured them. They have a noticeably shorter key travel than Cherry & other clones and that bothers me sometimes. Still, I enjoy typing on the QFR board with them more than any tactile / clicky MX switch.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: E3E on Thu, 13 October 2016, 14:20:55
Ahh, I see! I thought that they were actually the same as the Pro World switches before looking them up, but I assumed you had the clicky variant. :P Not a fan of the short throw? I'm actually not sure how I feel about travel distance on switches, as I've happily used 2mm travel scissor switch boards on my laptops. I think Alps' 3.5mm travel is a sweet spot for me, nice and snappy.

I do still like the full 4mm travel of Cherry MX linears and Topre though.

That's interesting to hear about concerning the Focus FK-2001. It's good to see that it went to someone who had some nostalgia for it though. :)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: UnFocused on Thu, 13 October 2016, 15:02:50
Quote from: E3E on Thu, 13 October 2016, 14:20:55
Ahh, I see! I thought that they were actually the same as the Pro World switches before looking them up, but I assumed you had the clicky variant.

I had never heard of Pro World switches until I read this thread.

Here's an album of the TJA donor keyboard:

http://imgur.com/a/iIJkU

And here's before and after photos of the QFR they're living on now:

http://imgur.com/a/WUDyW

I have MX blacks on the stabilized keys because the upper housing of the TJA switches won't work with Costar stabs.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Data on Fri, 14 October 2016, 12:41:42
Quote from: Brammm87 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 09:26:36
Damn, that's clean af.

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 13 October 2016, 09:25:37
That's beautiful!

Thanks.  Needs a couple of new custom cables, but other than that I'm pretty happy with it.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: blackriver on Fri, 14 October 2016, 22:38:07
Strated off with a Razer Tournament Edition, moved on to a corsair K65, now using an Ortek MCK-101FX, deciding whether to get a 60% or TKL board with some Alps. I had a rough start, but at least I can say I have moved on.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: reijikyosuke on Wed, 08 February 2017, 23:14:09
Getting Mech Key on March 2015.

TTeSports Meka G1 Cherry MX Black > Holycrap this is so heavy, traded with someone
CM Storm Quickfire TK Cherry MX Blue > traded with someone, love this board. Sold to my friend lol.
Razer Blackwidow TE 2014 Razer Green > meh clicky, wobble too much, sold it so fast in 1 month usage.
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2011 Cherry MX Blue > got it from my bro, crapboard and too many double click. Cleaning and sold it to my other friend lol.
Ducky One Trans-Blue Cherry MX Red > waaaay too light-- Dissappointed, sold to stranger.
Ducky XM, Green XM Switch > My lovely ALPS Clone board. Best clicky switch ever but bad on board because cheap chinese build. Sold it with AEKII Keycaps.
AEKII SKCM Dampened White (Mod using SKBM White Springs and Clicky Leaf) > weird tactile, but love it because vintage board. Still WIP on converting it.
Access IS ATB-422 (idk the type is) Cherry MX Black > Too heavy to bring this, gotta take all the switch and keycaps for extras.
Filco Minila Cherry MX Brown > Daily driver right now. Will mod with ergo clear / ergo grey.
Filco Minila Cherry MX Brown
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Ruskie on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:37:50
By the looks of it, I am reviving a dead thread, so here goes. All of this will be in chronological order.

1. First was a Logitech G910. Jesus, i hated that thing. So awful.
2. My second was a Coolermaster Quickfire TK. I absolutely loved this, and really enjoyed the clickyness of MX blues at the time.
3. I got a quickfire rapid, again with MX blues. This was my first board that I modded, in which I added a frosty Flake controller and a brand new set of Wyse vintage cherry MX blacks.
4. I actually traded the modded Quickfire for an RF87u, with the variable wighting. This almost turned me against topre, as I absolutely hated the variable weight.
5. My first IBM keyboard, a 1987 Model M. I loved and still love this keyboard, and it is now one of my daily drivers.
6. Misc. Customs: Vague, i know, but none of these were too notable. my first was an LJD61Up, which was an absolute pile of ****. Legit, how does 1up still exist?
7. This is where things get more interesting. I got my first model F, an XT. this was the first board that I restored, due to the amount of rust. I also modded the case and gave it a subtle paint job, as I had to sand down the case to get out some of the scratches.
8. My model F bigfoot, Jesus this thing is Bigly. I am in the process of converting this now.
9. My Wey-Tec HK2000. holy. ****. This. Thing. Is. Beautiful. I am in love. It is also my full time daily driver for my main rig.
10. A work in progress Iris/ergodox cross that uses SKCC greens and spherical doubleshots. Hopefully, this will be what gets me through college, as I am still a senior in high school.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Blaise170 on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:41:12
Acer KB6311-C -- Acer Switch --
Acme K8 KB-108 -- Alps Clone -- Tray keyboard with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps Glidepoint Keypad -- Alps SKFS -- Keypad with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps KFRMBA056A -- Scissor -- Laptop keyboard
Amtelco KB163 -- Cherry MX Black --
Apple Adjustable Keyboard -- Alps SKFS -- Ergonomic
Apple Extended Keyboard I JP -- Alps SKCM Orange -- Japanese
Apple Extended Keyboard II -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Apple Extended Keyboard II JP -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped -- Japanese
Apple Keyboard II -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Apple Keyboard II JP -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Apple M0110A -- Alps SKCC Cream --
Apple M0116 -- Alps SKCM Salmon --
Apple M0116 -- Matias Quiet Linear --
Archer 277-1027 -- Mitsumi Membrane / Mitsumi Lock --
Aula Reaper 104 -- Aula Blue --
Avid KB654 -- Cherry MX Brown --
Avid Mechanical User Interface -- Cherry M8 -- Colloquially called "Lunar Board"
Bondwell B310 -- Cherry MX Navy -- Laptop keyboard
BOS Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Cherry G80-8113LRCUS -- Cherry MX Clear --
Cherry G80-8113LRDUS -- Cherry MX Brown --
Cherry G81-3000 -- Cherry MY --
Cherry G81-7000LPBUS -- Cherry MY --
Cherry ML4100 -- Cherry ML --
Chicony KB-5161 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Chicony KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Chicony KB-5581 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Chicony KB-9801 -- Futaba MA41 MX --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Blue --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Green --
Das Professional S -- Cherry MX Red --
Data911 M2C-TG3-TP -- Cherry MX Black -- Designed for use in police vehicles
Datadesk Mac-101E -- Alps SKCM White --
Datalux Super Saver Keyboard TOGUW -- MEI --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Green --
DVTEL DVT-KBD -- Alps Clone -- CCTV controller
E-Element 104 RGB -- Outemu Blue --
Elsa Lucky Board 7 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Epson PCKB4 -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Epson PCKB5 -- Rubber Dome -- Japanese
Everex NMB Enhanced Keyboard -- Black NMB Space Invaders --
Fairlight MFX3+ ESP-MFK -- MFX Switch -- Editing controller
Filco Falcon Black FKB-109J-II -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J.BIG -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J-AI -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-91JU -- Cherry MX Black -- Japanese
Filco Zero FKB108Z/NB -- Xiang Min KSB-C -- Japanese
Focus FK-2001 -- Alps SKCM White --
Focus FK-8000 -- Hua Jie AK-CN2 -- Integrated screen for use as a physical calculator via keypad
Fujitsu FKB-4700 -- Fujitsu Peerless --
Fujitsu FM Towns FMT-KB107 -- Fujitsu Leaf Spring 2nd Gen -- Japanese
Fujitsu OAKB-407 -- NEC Oval Cream --
Fujitsu Siemens SPK-2000 -- Rubber Dome --
GAMDIAS Hermes GKB2000 -- Cherry MX Red --
Gateway AnyKey -- Maxi Rubber Dome --
GE C3 Maestro -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Dispatch console
Geezer Black-02 -- Outemu Blue --
General Instrument 900181 -- GI S95010E9 --
Grass Valley VPE-141 -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Harris-Lanier C2400 -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Honeywell Bull 60164180-001 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM 41J8019 -- Buckling Rubber Sleeve --
IBM 6112884 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Japanese
IBM 6113442 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Chinese
IBM Model F Bigfoot -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model F XT -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 104 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M2 1395300 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM Model M2 1399070 -- Buckling Spring -- Greek
Kanrich KB-M102 -- Rubber Dome --
KBP V60 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Keycool Hero RGB 104 -- Kailh Blue --
Leading Edge DC-2014 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Lingbao Jiguanshi 87 -- Outemu Black --
Lingyi BlackWidow -- Gateron Green --
Loas TNK-205P -- Rubber Dome -- Keypad
Macally iMediakey -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Editing controller
MacKey SKB-102MJ -- Alps SKBM Black -- Japanese
Magnavox VideoWriter 160 -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Marquette 00152-401/K -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Massdrop Ctrl 87 -- Halo Clear -- Currently waiting for arrival
Matias Laptop Pro -- Matias Quiet Click --
MEIDEN KBM60 -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Japanese
Microterm 5510 -- Alps SKCL Green --
Mitsumi TI-99/4A -- Mitsumi Vintage Linear --
Mouse Systems SK-6000 -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Ergonomic
NEC 125211-003 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC CMP-6DOY7 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801 -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801mkIIsr -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801 -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801mkII -- Futaba MA -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801N-23 -- NEC Oval White -- Keypad
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-98NX -- NEC Slider over Membrane -- Japanese
Neopost 7651 -- Alps SKCM White -- Designed for shipping terminals
NeXT 2237 -- Alps SKCM Black -- Portuguese
Nintendo HVC-007 -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Designed for Famicom
NTC KB-6851EA -- Alps SKCM White -- Greek
OQ STB-20A -- Alps Clone --
Panasonic AG-A850P -- Hosiden Black -- Editing controller
Panasonic PBSHA-1ZA -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Only seen this board once, images were lost but likely an editing controller
Pinnacle Deko Fast Action Keyboard -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Pioneer MPC-KB2 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Pravetz 16A -- Rubber Dome -- Cyrillic
Pravetz EU9004 -- Cherry M8 Clone -- Cyrillic
Qtronix Scorpius 22 -- Aristotle Clear -- Keypad
Qtronix Scorpius 305 -- Aristotle Clear --
Rapoo V500 -- Cherry MX Black --
Rapoo V500 -- Kailh Yellow --
Razer Blackwidow Chroma -- Razer Orange --
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate -- Razer Green --
Ricoh Alps 56AAA1446C -- Alps Integrated White -- Japanese
Sanwa SKB-102MJ -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Sega HKT-4000 -- Rubber Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese Sega Dreamcast
Sejin SKR-2233 -- Futaba Hybrid -- Japanese
SGI Granite -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Sharp X1 DSETK0015CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Connector is a 3.5mm phone cable
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE02 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0022CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE03 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0024CE00 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Solidtek KB-6600 -- Alps SKBM White --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Blue --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Brown -- First modern mechanical keyboard I purchased
Tt Poseidon ZX -- Kailh Blue --
Ultra KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Unicomp Model M "Kentucky" -- Buckling Spring -- Inspired by the University of Kentucky Wildcats, keys are blue and white with UK iconography
Unicomp Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Varmilo VA87MR -- Cherry MX Gray -- Currently waiting for arrival
Varmilo VB87M -- Gateron Clear --
WYSE 85 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE ASCII -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE Enhanced Keyboard -- Rubber Dome --
WYSE Gate Array -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE LAN -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE PCE -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-30 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-60 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
Yamaha QX3 -- Hirose Cherry MX Orange --
Yingkeer Y12 -- Kaicheng Blue --
Zenith Data Systems ZA-3034-NP -- Alps SKFN --
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: xondat on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:42:24
Quote from: Blaise170 on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:41:12
More
Acer KB6311-C -- Acer Switch --
Acme K8 KB-108 -- Alps Clone -- Tray keyboard with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps Glidepoint Keypad -- Alps SKFS -- Keypad with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps KFRMBA056A -- Scissor -- Laptop keyboard
Amtelco KB163 -- Cherry MX Black --
Apple Adjustable Keyboard -- Alps SKFS -- Ergonomic
Apple Extended Keyboard I JP -- Alps SKCM Orange -- Japanese
Apple Extended Keyboard II -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Apple Extended Keyboard II JP -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped -- Japanese
Apple Keyboard II -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Apple Keyboard II JP -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Apple M0110A -- Alps SKCC Cream --
Apple M0116 -- Alps SKCM Salmon --
Apple M0116 -- Matias Quiet Linear --
Archer 277-1027 -- Mitsumi Membrane / Mitsumi Lock --
Aula Reaper 104 -- Aula Blue --
Avid KB654 -- Cherry MX Brown --
Avid Mechanical User Interface -- Cherry M8 -- Colloquially called "Lunar Board"
Bondwell B310 -- Cherry MX Navy -- Laptop keyboard
BOS Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Cherry G80-8113LRCUS -- Cherry MX Clear --
Cherry G80-8113LRDUS -- Cherry MX Brown --
Cherry G81-3000 -- Cherry MY --
Cherry G81-7000LPBUS -- Cherry MY --
Cherry ML4100 -- Cherry ML --
Chicony KB-5161 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Chicony KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Chicony KB-5581 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Chicony KB-9801 -- Futaba MA41 MX --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Blue --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Green --
Das Professional S -- Cherry MX Red --
Data911 M2C-TG3-TP -- Cherry MX Black -- Designed for use in police vehicles
Datadesk Mac-101E -- Alps SKCM White --
Datalux Super Saver Keyboard TOGUW -- MEI --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Green --
DVTEL DVT-KBD -- Alps Clone -- CCTV controller
E-Element 104 RGB -- Outemu Blue --
Elsa Lucky Board 7 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Epson PCKB4 -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Epson PCKB5 -- Rubber Dome -- Japanese
Everex NMB Enhanced Keyboard -- Black NMB Space Invaders --
Fairlight MFX3+ ESP-MFK -- MFX Switch -- Editing controller
Filco Falcon Black FKB-109J-II -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J.BIG -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J-AI -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-91JU -- Cherry MX Black -- Japanese
Filco Zero FKB108Z/NB -- Xiang Min KSB-C -- Japanese
Focus FK-2001 -- Alps SKCM White --
Focus FK-8000 -- Hua Jie AK-CN2 -- Integrated screen for use as a physical calculator via keypad
Fujitsu FKB-4700 -- Fujitsu Peerless --
Fujitsu FM Towns FMT-KB107 -- Fujitsu Leaf Spring 2nd Gen -- Japanese
Fujitsu OAKB-407 -- NEC Oval Cream --
Fujitsu Siemens SPK-2000 -- Rubber Dome --
GAMDIAS Hermes GKB2000 -- Cherry MX Red --
Gateway AnyKey -- Maxi Rubber Dome --
GE C3 Maestro -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Dispatch console
Geezer Black-02 -- Outemu Blue --
General Instrument 900181 -- GI S95010E9 --
Grass Valley VPE-141 -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Harris-Lanier C2400 -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Honeywell Bull 60164180-001 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM 41J8019 -- Buckling Rubber Sleeve --
IBM 6112884 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Japanese
IBM 6113442 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Chinese
IBM Model F Bigfoot -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model F XT -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 104 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M2 1395300 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM Model M2 1399070 -- Buckling Spring -- Greek
Kanrich KB-M102 -- Rubber Dome --
KBP V60 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Keycool Hero RGB 104 -- Kailh Blue --
Leading Edge DC-2014 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Lingbao Jiguanshi 87 -- Outemu Black --
Lingyi BlackWidow -- Gateron Green --
Loas TNK-205P -- Rubber Dome -- Keypad
Macally iMediakey -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Editing controller
MacKey SKB-102MJ -- Alps SKBM Black -- Japanese
Magnavox VideoWriter 160 -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Marquette 00152-401/K -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Massdrop Ctrl 87 -- Halo Clear -- Currently waiting for arrival
Matias Laptop Pro -- Matias Quiet Click --
MEIDEN KBM60 -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Japanese
Microterm 5510 -- Alps SKCL Green --
Mitsumi TI-99/4A -- Mitsumi Vintage Linear --
Mouse Systems SK-6000 -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Ergonomic
NEC 125211-003 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC CMP-6DOY7 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801 -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801mkIIsr -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801 -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801mkII -- Futaba MA -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801N-23 -- NEC Oval White -- Keypad
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-98NX -- NEC Slider over Membrane -- Japanese
Neopost 7651 -- Alps SKCM White -- Designed for shipping terminals
NeXT 2237 -- Alps SKCM Black -- Portuguese
Nintendo HVC-007 -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Designed for Famicom
NTC KB-6851EA -- Alps SKCM White -- Greek
OQ STB-20A -- Alps Clone --
Panasonic AG-A850P -- Hosiden Black -- Editing controller
Panasonic PBSHA-1ZA -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Only seen this board once, images were lost but likely an editing controller
Pinnacle Deko Fast Action Keyboard -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Pioneer MPC-KB2 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Pravetz 16A -- Rubber Dome -- Cyrillic
Pravetz EU9004 -- Cherry M8 Clone -- Cyrillic
Qtronix Scorpius 22 -- Aristotle Clear -- Keypad
Qtronix Scorpius 305 -- Aristotle Clear --
Rapoo V500 -- Cherry MX Black --
Rapoo V500 -- Kailh Yellow --
Razer Blackwidow Chroma -- Razer Orange --
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate -- Razer Green --
Ricoh Alps 56AAA1446C -- Alps Integrated White -- Japanese
Sanwa SKB-102MJ -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Sega HKT-4000 -- Rubber Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese Sega Dreamcast
Sejin SKR-2233 -- Futaba Hybrid -- Japanese
SGI Granite -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Sharp X1 DSETK0015CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Connector is a 3.5mm phone cable
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE02 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0022CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE03 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0024CE00 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Solidtek KB-6600 -- Alps SKBM White --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Blue --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Brown -- First modern mechanical keyboard I purchased
Tt Poseidon ZX -- Kailh Blue --
Ultra KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Unicomp Model M "Kentucky" -- Buckling Spring -- Inspired by the University of Kentucky Wildcats, keys are blue and white with UK iconography
Unicomp Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Varmilo VA87MR -- Cherry MX Gray -- Currently waiting for arrival
Varmilo VB87M -- Gateron Clear --
WYSE 85 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE ASCII -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE Enhanced Keyboard -- Rubber Dome --
WYSE Gate Array -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE LAN -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE PCE -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-30 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-60 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
Yamaha QX3 -- Hirose Cherry MX Orange --
Yingkeer Y12 -- Kaicheng Blue --
Zenith Data Systems ZA-3034-NP -- Alps SKFN --

Okay but now put it in order? :p
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Blaise170 on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:44:53
Quote from: xondat on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:42:24
Okay but now put it in order? :p

I could but I don't want to spend that much time doing so. I know my first few:

Tt Poseidon Z (Brown Kailh)
Tt Poseidon Z (Blue Kailh)
Ducky Shiny 3 (Cherry MX Blue)
Chicony 5161 (Alps SKCM Blue)
Panasonic PBSHA-1ZA (Amstrad Leaf Spring)
Ducky Shine 3 (Cherry MX Green)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: elcubismo on Thu, 03 May 2018, 13:09:41
Whatever up until about 2012. Sysadmin at work had a Unicomp Buckling Spring. I got one after trying it out. Coworkers in the dev room did not like it so it became my home driver.

At that point I knew I did not want a "regular" keyboard. Employer had a Siig Minitouch in a box somewhere in storage that I found. Used that without knowing it was technically mechanical, I just liked how it felt.

Saw custom Poker 2 on reddit:
(https://i.imgur.com/LvVpAD2.jpg)

So I got one with mx blues. Used it for a few weeks: coworkers still did not like it but was better than the buckling spring that the sysadmin insisted on using. Sysadmin ended up leaving eventually (unrelated), and so my poker 2 became the most hated board at work.

I'm a dev so I would occasionally read Jeff Atwood posts, saw his CODE with mx clears and had to have it. Used that for a good long while.

Got a new job, the CODE connection was getting loose so I started looking on reddit for a new board idea. Found the CM Novatouch, silenced on r/mechmarket and it made me so happy.

Realized that topre is life so eventually got the Leopold FC660C. Still loved clears and loved the idea of reactive backlighting so got the Pok3r with white leds. Also ended up getting the Norbauer case for my novatouch and a GMMK TKL to test switches.

Started going to meetups, felt so many cool keyboards. Decided I need to make my own boards to finish endgaming.

My final lineup will always include:


My future builds are:

One will have RGB backlighting, one might have underglow. I plan to program my own lighting modes at some point. Then I'm done.

Then after that I might just be interested in minor adjustments to the boards and maybe getting keysets to change things up.

Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: MrMen on Fri, 04 May 2018, 11:38:14
If I remember correctly :

Das Keyboard
HHKB pro 2
ErgoDox (sold)
JD40 (sold)
Infinity (sold)
Homemade tenkey (broken)
[CTRL]Alt gon 60 inside pexon case
Homemade 60 %

My 2 first are still my favorites  :-*


Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: romevi on Fri, 04 May 2018, 11:43:28
Unicomp
Realforce 55g
Wkl B.face
TGR Jane
Alps64 w/ Orange
SSK
some CM keeb
IBM Wheelwriter
TGR Tris (soon)
TGR 910 (soon)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Sat, 05 May 2018, 02:46:34
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL285ATFsHGY9JnaQemdjRLEMmLRKpmbfB

:p
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: killyou on Mon, 07 May 2018, 09:55:44
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 05 May 2018, 02:46:34
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL285ATFsHGY9JnaQemdjRLEMmLRKpmbfB

:p
People probably don't say that enought but thanks for a very entertaining channel. I like how you make videos, you are plesant to listen to and I wouldn't mind seeing other videos from you, not necessarily revolving around keyboards. Would be dope if you could do mices and computers in general like CPUs/GPUs etc or even gaming. Cheers.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: chyros on Mon, 07 May 2018, 10:08:58
Quote from: killyou on Mon, 07 May 2018, 09:55:44
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 05 May 2018, 02:46:34
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL285ATFsHGY9JnaQemdjRLEMmLRKpmbfB

:p
People probably don't say that enought but thanks for a very entertaining channel. I like how you make videos, you are plesant to listen to and I wouldn't mind seeing other videos from you, not necessarily revolving around keyboards. Would be dope if you could do mices and computers in general like CPUs/GPUs etc or even gaming. Cheers.
Thanks mate! :)

I'm not sure if I'll continue doing videos when I run out of keyboards tbh. Most things either already have been done to death, are not interesting to me, or both xD .
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Alya on Mon, 07 May 2018, 11:18:20
Oh god, heh.

Corsair K70 w/ MX Reds (back when it was red LED only)
Filco Majestouch-2 w/ MX Blacks (too soft)
KBP v60 w/ Gateron Blues (chattering issue)
Z70 w/ Gateron Greens (too heavy)
Zowie Celeritas II w/ Flaretech Optical 55g (bought it to try the optical switches out)

Hopefully next will be a Leopold FC660m w/ Zealios 67g
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Snowdog993 on Tue, 08 May 2018, 21:29:19
How about a visual about the current keyboard I have been using for quite some time.

https://imgur.com/a/O7ayY

I think that works. Any more questions?
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: f32h80fsd08h34r5 on Tue, 08 May 2018, 23:31:30
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 05 October 2016, 11:44:31
Some previous keyboard history  :))

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49882.0)

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50639.0)

and even more: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91055.0;all
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Wazrach on Wed, 09 May 2018, 04:59:17
(in order)

- Fnatic Rush G1 (Cherry MX Brown)
- Logitech G413 Carbon - returned
- Filco Majestouch-2 TKL (Cherry MX Blue)
- Corsair K70 Lux RGB (Cherry MX Red) - returned
- Corsair K65 Rapidfire (Cherry MX Speed)
- IKBC Poker white (Cherry MX Red)
- IKBC F87 RGB black (Cherry MX Blue) - few LEDs broken, H key no longer registers
- IKBC Poker II white (Cherry MX Black)
- Obins Anne Pro white (Gateron Brown) - D key chatters frequently
- Corsair K70 Vengeance (Cherry MX Red)
- Corsair K70 Vengeance (Cherry MX Blue)
- Corsair K63 (Cherry MX Red) - sold to a friend
- IKBC F108 RGB black (Cherry MX Red)
- Gigabyte Aorus K7 (Cherry MX Red)
- Razer Blackwidow Chroma (Razer Green)
- Unicomp Ultra Classic Beige USB (Buckling Springs)
- Dell AT102W black, AZERTY layout (clickified Alps SKCM Black)

And soon I'll have the end-game board, the IBM Model F AT, customised and fully refurbished by the seller. :D
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: reijikyosuke on Sat, 25 August 2018, 00:28:54
Quote from: reijikyosuke on Wed, 08 February 2017, 23:14:09
Getting Mech Key on March 2015.

TTeSports Meka G1 Cherry MX Black > Holycrap this is so heavy, traded with someone
CM Storm Quickfire TK Cherry MX Blue > traded with someone, love this board. Sold to my friend lol.
Razer Blackwidow TE 2014 Razer Green > meh clicky, wobble too much, sold it so fast in 1 month usage.
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2011 Cherry MX Blue > got it from my bro, crapboard and too many double click. Cleaning and sold it to my other friend lol.
Ducky One Trans-Blue Cherry MX Red > waaaay too light-- Dissappointed, sold to stranger.
Ducky XM, Green XM Switch > My lovely ALPS Clone board. Best clicky switch ever but bad on board because cheap chinese build. Sold it with AEKII Keycaps.
AEKII SKCM Dampened White (Mod using SKBM White Springs and Clicky Leaf) > weird tactile, but love it because vintage board. Still WIP on converting it.
Access IS ATB-422 (idk the type is) Cherry MX Black > Too heavy to bring this, gotta take all the switch and keycaps for extras.
Filco Minila Cherry MX Brown > Daily driver right now. Will mod with ergo clear / ergo grey.
Filco Minila Cherry MX Brown

Continuing the history right now.

Summary from the last post
TTeSports Meka G1 CMX Black > CM Storm QF TK CMX Blue > Razer Blackwidow TE 2014 Razer Green > Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2011 CMX Blue > Ducky One Transparent Blue CMX Red > Ducky XM, Green XM Switch (ALPS Clone) > AEKII SKCM Damp. White > Filco MacOS FKB-97 > Access IS AKB500 (not ATB-422) CMX Black > Filco Minila CMX Brown > Filco Minila Air CMX Black.

Now, how's the status of them now?
Start from the AEKII, I didn't have time to convert it, instead, I sold it. I want to get the ADB Cables but my country didn't have any. Same as FKB-97 but I'm not selling it, but getting it hand-wired (WIP).

What about Access IS? I bought it again, and the first one was broken lol. So, I bring my new Access IS Keyboard to my new office. Co-worker keep snuggling and want to buy mech keeb because my habit using mechanical keyboard lmao.

And what's the new challenger right now?

HHKB Pro 1. Yes, you aren't wrong read it, it's the first HHKB Pro and I bought it from YAJ (Yahoo Auction Japan), got the best condition except the case was yellowed, not gonna retrobright it because I want the original condition like that. It's ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ.

The next one is KUL ES-87, CMX Clear. My wishlist is done (for now). I do want this keyboard just because I love how KUL made an official custom top case replacement, like CM Storm did in its age.

Summary for the post :
- HHKB Pro 1
- Access Is AKB-500
- KUL ES-87
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: thelaughingman on Sat, 25 August 2018, 11:06:03
My first mechanical keyboard was a Corsair K70 RGB MX Brown, bought with my 1st bonus paycheck mid-2015 :) Then the boards came and went in the following orders: Ducky YOTH MX Green, Leopold 900R MX Red, Filco ECW MX Blue, Novatouch (No.1), Filco Kinrin MX Black, FC660C; K-Type, Realforce 87UW 55g and Novatouch (No.2) are currently on my desk. I'm not a custom kind of guy but I'm a sucker for that goodness with one cup rubber  :p
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: rxc92 on Sun, 26 August 2018, 04:55:19
It's been a while! 
I started off on a Corsair K60 with Reds, kept that a while till moving onto a CM TK with Blues. Sampled a QFR with Greens, didn't like 'em and resold it quickly. 
Moved on to a Leopold FC660C to try out Topres; I loved the switches, bought a Type-S because of their reputation. Used them for a while, wanted to switch it up; sold it, picked up a custom-made board with Clears, and went a couple years with just that; recently, I bought a Realforce R2, and am using it as my main driver with the Clears board as a secondary.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: skang0601 on Sun, 26 August 2018, 17:36:32
Cheap Dell rubber dome keyboard
Poker II (MX Blue)
Unicomp Model M
Keytronic Model M
Apple Magic Keyboard 2
HHKB Professional
HHKB Type-S
Model F Kishsaver (HHKB Layout, hopefully soon!)

Took me a while to get to it, but I really like the HHKB layout. Makes using Emacs keybinding across all my workflow super efficient.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Snowdog993 on Mon, 03 September 2018, 13:56:32
Quote from: Wazrach on Wed, 09 May 2018, 04:59:17
...And soon I'll have the end-game board, the IBM Model F AT, customised and fully refurbished by the seller. :D
Okee Dokee.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Wazrach on Mon, 03 September 2018, 14:23:12
???
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: kohtachi on Tue, 04 September 2018, 12:44:27
Filco Majestouch 2 -  mx brown
realforce 103ub 55g
leopold fc500rc - mx red
CORSAIR Vengeance K65 - mx red
REALFORCE R2 PFU Limited Edition  R2TLSABK 45g "fav"
FC500RC modded with mod-m switches
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: kohtachi on Tue, 04 September 2018, 12:49:38
Quote from: Blaise170 on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:41:12
Acer KB6311-C -- Acer Switch --
Acme K8 KB-108 -- Alps Clone -- Tray keyboard with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps Glidepoint Keypad -- Alps SKFS -- Keypad with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps KFRMBA056A -- Scissor -- Laptop keyboard
Amtelco KB163 -- Cherry MX Black --
Apple Adjustable Keyboard -- Alps SKFS -- Ergonomic
Apple Extended Keyboard I JP -- Alps SKCM Orange -- Japanese
Apple Extended Keyboard II -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Apple Extended Keyboard II JP -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped -- Japanese
Apple Keyboard II -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Apple Keyboard II JP -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Apple M0110A -- Alps SKCC Cream --
Apple M0116 -- Alps SKCM Salmon --
Apple M0116 -- Matias Quiet Linear --
Archer 277-1027 -- Mitsumi Membrane / Mitsumi Lock --
Aula Reaper 104 -- Aula Blue --
Avid KB654 -- Cherry MX Brown --
Avid Mechanical User Interface -- Cherry M8 -- Colloquially called "Lunar Board"
Bondwell B310 -- Cherry MX Navy -- Laptop keyboard
BOS Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Cherry G80-8113LRCUS -- Cherry MX Clear --
Cherry G80-8113LRDUS -- Cherry MX Brown --
Cherry G81-3000 -- Cherry MY --
Cherry G81-7000LPBUS -- Cherry MY --
Cherry ML4100 -- Cherry ML --
Chicony KB-5161 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Chicony KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Chicony KB-5581 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Chicony KB-9801 -- Futaba MA41 MX --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Blue --
Cooler Master QuickFire XT -- Cherry MX Green --
Das Professional S -- Cherry MX Red --
Data911 M2C-TG3-TP -- Cherry MX Black -- Designed for use in police vehicles
Datadesk Mac-101E -- Alps SKCM White --
Datalux Super Saver Keyboard TOGUW -- MEI --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Blue --
Ducky Shine 3 -- Cherry MX Green --
DVTEL DVT-KBD -- Alps Clone -- CCTV controller
E-Element 104 RGB -- Outemu Blue --
Elsa Lucky Board 7 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Epson PCKB4 -- Mitsumi Hybrid -- Japanese
Epson PCKB5 -- Rubber Dome -- Japanese
Everex NMB Enhanced Keyboard -- Black NMB Space Invaders --
Fairlight MFX3+ ESP-MFK -- MFX Switch -- Editing controller
Filco Falcon Black FKB-109J-II -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J.BIG -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-107J-AI -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Filco FKB-91JU -- Cherry MX Black -- Japanese
Filco Zero FKB108Z/NB -- Xiang Min KSB-C -- Japanese
Focus FK-2001 -- Alps SKCM White --
Focus FK-8000 -- Hua Jie AK-CN2 -- Integrated screen for use as a physical calculator via keypad
Fujitsu FKB-4700 -- Fujitsu Peerless --
Fujitsu FM Towns FMT-KB107 -- Fujitsu Leaf Spring 2nd Gen -- Japanese
Fujitsu OAKB-407 -- NEC Oval Cream --
Fujitsu Siemens SPK-2000 -- Rubber Dome --
GAMDIAS Hermes GKB2000 -- Cherry MX Red --
Gateway AnyKey -- Maxi Rubber Dome --
GE C3 Maestro -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Dispatch console
Geezer Black-02 -- Outemu Blue --
General Instrument 900181 -- GI S95010E9 --
Grass Valley VPE-141 -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Harris-Lanier C2400 -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Honeywell Bull 60164180-001 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM 41J8019 -- Buckling Rubber Sleeve --
IBM 6112884 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Japanese
IBM 6113442 -- Alps SKCC Green -- Chinese
IBM Model F Bigfoot -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model F XT -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 104 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
IBM Model M2 1395300 -- Rubber Dome --
IBM Model M2 1399070 -- Buckling Spring -- Greek
Kanrich KB-M102 -- Rubber Dome --
KBP V60 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Keycool Hero RGB 104 -- Kailh Blue --
Leading Edge DC-2014 -- Alps SKCM Blue --
Lingbao Jiguanshi 87 -- Outemu Black --
Lingyi BlackWidow -- Gateron Green --
Loas TNK-205P -- Rubber Dome -- Keypad
Macally iMediakey -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Editing controller
MacKey SKB-102MJ -- Alps SKBM Black -- Japanese
Magnavox VideoWriter 160 -- Mitsumi Hybrid --
Marquette 00152-401/K -- Keytronic Butterfly --
Massdrop Ctrl 87 -- Halo Clear -- Currently waiting for arrival
Matias Laptop Pro -- Matias Quiet Click --
MEIDEN KBM60 -- Keytronic Butterfly -- Japanese
Microterm 5510 -- Alps SKCL Green --
Mitsumi TI-99/4A -- Mitsumi Vintage Linear --
Mouse Systems SK-6000 -- Alps Slider over Dome -- Ergonomic
NEC 125211-003 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC CMP-6DOY7 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801 -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-8801mkIIsr -- Alps SKCM Blue -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-9800 -- NEC Slider over Dome -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801 -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801mkII -- Futaba MA -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801N-23 -- NEC Oval White -- Keypad
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval Black -- Japanese
NEC PC-9801V -- NEC Oval White -- Japanese
NEC PC-98NX -- NEC Slider over Membrane -- Japanese
Neopost 7651 -- Alps SKCM White -- Designed for shipping terminals
NeXT 2237 -- Alps SKCM Black -- Portuguese
Nintendo HVC-007 -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Designed for Famicom
NTC KB-6851EA -- Alps SKCM White -- Greek
OQ STB-20A -- Alps Clone --
Panasonic AG-A850P -- Hosiden Black -- Editing controller
Panasonic PBSHA-1ZA -- Amstrad Leaf Spring -- Only seen this board once, images were lost but likely an editing controller
Pinnacle Deko Fast Action Keyboard -- Cherry MX Black -- Editing controller
Pioneer MPC-KB2 -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Pravetz 16A -- Rubber Dome -- Cyrillic
Pravetz EU9004 -- Cherry M8 Clone -- Cyrillic
Qtronix Scorpius 22 -- Aristotle Clear -- Keypad
Qtronix Scorpius 305 -- Aristotle Clear --
Rapoo V500 -- Cherry MX Black --
Rapoo V500 -- Kailh Yellow --
Razer Blackwidow Chroma -- Razer Orange --
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate -- Razer Green --
Ricoh Alps 56AAA1446C -- Alps Integrated White -- Japanese
Sanwa SKB-102MJ -- Alps Clone -- Japanese
Sega HKT-4000 -- Rubber Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese Sega Dreamcast
Sejin SKR-2233 -- Futaba Hybrid -- Japanese
SGI Granite -- Alps SKCM Cream Damped --
Sharp X1 DSETK0015CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Connector is a 3.5mm phone cable
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE01 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE02 -- Alps SKCL Green -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0022CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE02 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE03 -- Alps SKCL Yellow -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0024CE00 -- NMB Slider over Dome -- Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Solidtek KB-6600 -- Alps SKBM White --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Blue --
Tt Poseidon Z -- Kailh Brown -- First modern mechanical keyboard I purchased
Tt Poseidon ZX -- Kailh Blue --
Ultra KB-5181 -- SMK Blue --
Unicomp Model M "Kentucky" -- Buckling Spring -- Inspired by the University of Kentucky Wildcats, keys are blue and white with UK iconography
Unicomp Model M 122 -- Buckling Spring --
Varmilo VA87MR -- Cherry MX Gray -- Currently waiting for arrival
Varmilo VB87M -- Gateron Clear --
WYSE 85 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE ASCII -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE Enhanced Keyboard -- Rubber Dome --
WYSE Gate Array -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE LAN -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE PCE -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-30 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-60 -- Cherry MX Black -- Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
Yamaha QX3 -- Hirose Cherry MX Orange --
Yingkeer Y12 -- Kaicheng Blue --
Zenith Data Systems ZA-3034-NP -- Alps SKFN --

damm..... do you still own all these?
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 04 September 2018, 13:42:51
From what I can recall:

*****ty rubber domes*
IBM Model M4-1
TG3-BL82 (MX Blacks)
IBM Model M (there were a few of these)
Ducky 1087 w/ MX Blues
QFR w/ MX Blues
Poker 1 w/ MX Blues
Some generic chinese mechanical, switches swapped from red Kailhs to MX Clears
Ducky YOTD w/ MX Blues
Model M 122
Poker II w/ MX Blues
IBM Model M SSK, now floss modded

Current daily drivers are the SSK at work and the YOTD at home
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Blaise170 on Wed, 05 September 2018, 10:02:23
Quote from: kohtachi on Tue, 04 September 2018, 12:49:38
damm..... do you still own all these?

Most of them no, but I've since added some to the collection as well, probably sitting at 20-30 boards at the moment.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 05 September 2018, 10:31:49
Past/Current:

Incoming:

Keysets history:

Incoming:
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Sup on Wed, 05 September 2018, 10:52:39
Poker 2 -> KBP Alps red's? -> HHKB Pro 2 -> Tina-c -> Sprit 60% -> Mistel barraco -> HHKB Pro 1 -> KBD75 -> Realforce 87u -> Canoe unbuild yet. [the end of my keyboard history]
also had a 60% Blue alps keyboard,Dell AT101, AEK II

I forgot some but i don't know in what order xd
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Zuology on Wed, 05 September 2018, 11:25:40
Boards (Past to Current): (Green = still in use, Italics = project/in progress, Strikeout = sold/given away)
Azio MGK1-K 100% - Kailh Browns (Sold/Given Away)
Mechanical Eagle Z-77 TKL - Outemu Blues (Sold/Given Away)
E-element Z-88 75% & 100% - Outemu Blues (Hot-swapped to Outemu Teals/Purples/ICE)
Wey Tec MK06 - NOS GMK on Cherry Clears (project board?)
Drevo Excalibur 75% - ? Browns (to be desoldered/swapped)
YMD75 75% - Gateron Greens (to be desoldered/swapped)
Ajazz AK60 100% - ? Blues (need to sell)
Leopold FC980C - 45g Topre (Sold/Given Away)
Abko K935P TKL - "Nopre" Niz EC (Sold/Given Away)
Abko K965P 100% - "Nopre" Niz EC (Sold/Given Away)
WASDv2 TKL - Cherry Greens (swapped into Aluminum "Filco" case)
IBM Model M 100% - Buckling Spring (needs repair/cleaning)
IBM Model F XT 100% - Buckling Spring (needs cleaning)
Mechkey Alpha MA87 v1/2 TKL - Cherry Greens/Box Burnt Oranges (Acrylic Sandwich, need repair/rebuilding)
Redragon Kumara TKL - Outemu Blues (dirty beater, foamed/weighted/stickerbombed)
Archon RE:AL Superior EX TKL - "Nopre" Niz EC (domeswapped/lubed 65g)
Plum84 75% - "Nopre" Niz EC (domeswapped/lubed BKE Redux Heavy)

Kits To Be Built:
XD84
Clueboard Double 1800
Singa 75 R2 Polycarb
Fox Orange TKL

Kits To Be Delivered:
SKB75
Scarlet Bandana
LZ Iron White Edition
ALF X1.1
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: Blaise170 on Wed, 05 September 2018, 11:46:44
I took some time to update my list since I've added some since the last update. I don't think I'm forgetting any but there's a small chance due to how many I've had over the years.

Long list ahead:
More
Acer KB6311-C || Acer Switch ||
Acme K8 KB-108 || Alps Clone || Tray keyboard with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps Glidepoint Keypad || Alps SKFS || Keypad with Alps Glidepoint trackpad
Alps KFRMBA056A || Scissor || Laptop keyboard
Amtelco KB163 || Cherry MX Black ||
Apple Adjustable Keyboard || Alps SKFS || Ergonomic
Apple Extended Keyboard I JP || Alps SKCM Orange || Japanese
Apple Extended Keyboard II || Alps SKCM Cream Damped ||
Apple Extended Keyboard II JP || Alps SKCM Cream Damped || Japanese
Apple Keyboard II || Mitsumi Hybrid ||
Apple Keyboard II JP || Mitsumi Hybrid || Japanese
Apple Magic Keyboard 2 || Scissor Switch ||
Apple M0110A || Alps SKCC Cream ||
Apple M0116 || Alps SKCM Salmon ||
Apple M0116 || Matias Quiet Linear ||
Archer 277-1027 || Mitsumi Membrane / Mitsumi Lock ||
Aula Reaper 104 || Aula Black ||
Avid KB654 || Cherry MX Brown ||
Avid Mechanical User Interface || Cherry M8 || Colloquially called "Lunar Board"
Bondwell B310 || Cherry MX Navy || Laptop keyboard
BOS Model M 122 || Buckling Spring ||
Cherry G80-8113LRCUS || Cherry MX Clear ||
Cherry G80-8113LRDUS || Cherry MX Brown ||
Cherry G81-3000 || Cherry MY ||
Cherry G81-7000LPBUS || Cherry MY ||
Cherry ML4100 || Cherry ML ||
Chicony KB-5161 || Alps SKCM Blue ||
Chicony KB-5181 || SMK Blue ||
Chicony KB-5581 || Cherry MX Blue ||
Chicony KB-9801 || Futaba MA41 MX ||
Cooler Master QuickFire Stealth || Cherry MX Green ||
Cooler Master QuickFire XT || Cherry MX Blue ||
Cooler Master QuickFire XT || Cherry MX Green ||
Das Professional S || Cherry MX Red ||
Data911 M2C-TG3-TP || Cherry MX Black || Designed for use in police vehicles
Datadesk Mac-101E || Alps SKCM White ||
Datalux Super Saver Keyboard TOGUW || MEI ||
Ducky Shine 3 || Cherry MX Blue ||
Ducky Shine 3 || Cherry MX Green ||
DVTEL DVT-KBD || Alps Clone || CCTV controller
E-Element 104 RGB || Outemu Blue ||
Elsa KB-98 || Alps Clone || Japanese
Epson PCKB4 || Mitsumi Hybrid || Japanese
Epson PCKB5 || Rubber Dome || Japanese
Everex NMB Enhanced Keyboard || Black NMB Space Invaders ||
Fairlight MFX3+ ESP-MFK || MFX Switch || Editing controller
Filco Falcon Black FKB-109J-II || Alps Clone || Japanese
Filco FKB-107J.BIG || Alps Clone || Japanese
Filco FKB-107J-AI || Alps Clone || Japanese
Filco FKB-91JU || Cherry MX Black || Japanese
Filco Zero FKB108Z/NB || Xiang Min KSB-C || Japanese
Focus FK-2001 || Alps SKCM White ||
Focus FK-8000 || Hua Jie AK-CN2 || Integrated screen for use as a physical calculator via keypad
Fujitsu FKB-4700 || Fujitsu Peerless ||
Fujitsu FM Towns FMT-KB107 || Fujitsu Leaf Spring 2nd Gen || Japanese
Fujitsu OAKB-407 || NEC Oval Cream ||
Fujitsu Siemens SPK-2000 || Rubber Dome ||
GAMDIAS Hermes GKB2000 || Cherry MX Red ||
Gateway AnyKey || Maxi Rubber Dome ||
General Electric C3 Maestro || Keytronic Butterfly || Dispatch console
Geezer Black-02 || Outemu Blue ||
General Instrument 900181 || GI S95010E9 ||
Grass Valley VPE-141 || Cherry MX Black || Editing controller with doubleshot keycaps with editing functions on top and side print legends
Harris-Lanier C2400 || Keytronic Butterfly ||
Honeywell Bull 60164180-001 || Rubber Dome ||
IBM 41J8019 || Buckling Rubber Sleeve ||
IBM 6112884 || Alps SKCC Green || Japanese
IBM 6113442 || Alps SKCC Green || Chinese
IBM Model F Bigfoot || Buckling Spring ||
IBM Model F XT || Buckling Spring ||
IBM Model F 5155 || Buckling Spring ||
IBM Model M 104 || Buckling Spring ||
IBM Model M 122 || Buckling Spring ||
IBM Model M2 1395300 || Rubber Dome ||
IBM Model M2 1399070 || Buckling Spring || Greek
Kanrich KB-M102 || Rubber Dome ||
KBP V60 || Alps SKCM Blue ||
Keycool Hero RGB 104 || Kailh Blue || RGB
Leading Edge DC-2014 || Alps SKCM Blue ||
Lingbao Jiguanshi 87 || Outemu Black ||
Lingyi BlackWidow || Gateron Green ||
Loas TNK-205P || Rubber Dome || Keypad
Logitech K310 || Scissor Switch || Washable
Macally iMediakey || Alps Slider over Dome || Editing controller
MacKey SKB-102MJ || Alps SKBM Black || Japanese
Magnavox VideoWriter 160 || Mitsumi Hybrid ||
Marquette 00152-401/K || Keytronic Butterfly ||
Massdrop Ctrl 87 || Halo Clear || RGB
Matias Ergo Pro || Matias Quiet Click ||
Matias Laptop Pro || Matias Quiet Click ||
MEIDEN KBM60 || Keytronic Butterfly || Japanese
Microterm 5510 || Alps SKCL Green ||
Mitsumi TI-99/4A || Mitsumi Slider over Dome ||
Mouse Systems SK-6000 || Alps Slider over Dome || Ergonomic
NEC 125211-003 || NMB Slider over Dome || Japanese
NEC CMP-6DOY7 || NMB Slider over Dome || Japanese
NEC PC-8801 || Alps SKCM Blue || Japanese
NEC PC-8801mkIIsr || Alps SKCM Blue || Japanese
NEC PC-9800 || NEC Oval White || Japanese
NEC PC-9800 || NEC Slider over Dome || Japanese
NEC PC-9801 || NEC Oval Black || Japanese
NEC PC-9801mkII || Futaba MA || Japanese
NEC PC-9801N-23 || NEC Oval White || Keypad
NEC PC-9801V || NEC Oval Black || Japanese
NEC PC-9801V || NEC Oval White || Japanese
NEC PC-98NX || NEC Slider over Membrane || Japanese
Neopost 7651 || Alps SKCM White || OEM keyboard is the Datacomp DSK 131
NeXT 2237 || Alps SKCM Black || Portuguese
Nintendo HVC-007 || Amstrad Leaf Spring || Designed for Famicom
NTC KB-6851EA || Alps SKCM White || Greek
OQ STB-20A || Alps Clone ||
OQ K-012 || Membrane ||
Panasonic AG-A850P || Hosiden Black || Editing controller
Panasonic PBSHA-1ZA || Amstrad Leaf Spring || Only seen this board once, images were lost but likely an editing controller
Pinnacle Deko Fast Action Keyboard || Cherry MX Black || Editing controller
Pioneer MPC-KB2 || Alps Clone || Japanese
Pravetz 16A || Rubber Dome || Cyrillic
Pravetz EU9004 || Cherry M8 Clone || Cyrillic
Qtronix Scorpius 22 || Aristotle Clear || Keypad
Qtronix Scorpius 305 || Aristotle Clear ||
Rapoo V500 || Cherry MX Black ||
Rapoo V500 || Kailh Yellow ||
Razer Blackwidow Chroma || Razer Orange ||
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate || Razer Green ||
Ricoh Alps 56AAA1446C || Alps Integrated White || Japanese
Sanwa SKB-102MJ || Alps Clone || Japanese
Sega HKT-4000 || Rubber Dome || Designed for use with Japanese Sega Dreamcast
Sejin SKR-2233 || Futaba Hybrid || Japanese
SGI Granite || Alps SKCM Cream Damped ||
Sharp X1 DSETK0015CE01 || Alps SKCL Green || Connector is a 3.5mm phone cable
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE01 || Alps SKCL Green || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0016CE02 || Alps SKCL Green || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0022CE02 || Alps SKCL Yellow || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE02 || Alps SKCL Yellow || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0023CE03 || Alps SKCL Yellow || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Sharp X68000 DSETK0024CE00 || NMB Slider over Dome || Designed for use with Japanese X68K systems
Solidtek KB-6600 || Alps SKBM White ||
Triumph Adler Royal Beta 8050 || Cherry Integrated Dome || Typewriter Keyboard
Tt Poseidon Z || Kailh Blue ||
Tt Poseidon Z || Kailh Brown || First modern mechanical keyboard I purchased
Tt Poseidon ZX || Kailh Blue ||
Ultra KB-5181 || SMK Blue ||
Unicomp Model M "Kentucky" || Buckling Spring || Inspired by the University of Kentucky Wildcats, keys are blue and white with UK iconography
Unicomp Model M 122 || Buckling Spring ||
Varmilo VA87MR || Cherry MX Gray || Titanium gray aluminum case
Varmilo VB87M || Gateron Clear ||
WYSE 85 || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE ASCII || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE Enhanced Keyboard || Rubber Dome ||
WYSE Gate Array || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE LAN || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE PCE || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-30 || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
WYSE WY-60 || Cherry MX Black || Vintage Cherry MX Blacks
Yamaha QX3 || Hirose Cherry MX Orange ||
Yingkeer Y12 || Kaicheng Blue ||
Zenith Data Systems ZA-3034-NP || Alps SKFN ||
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: HouseofSuffering on Wed, 05 September 2018, 11:55:19
A Das Keyboard 3 Ultimate was my first Mechanical keyboard bought back in 2008. I was into keyboards and the decision was between an HHKB, DAS Keyboard or a Frogpad. LOL

took me some years to end up here and another year or so before a groupbuy enticed me to bother with signing up.

then.....

GH60 (My first build)
ErgoDox (Sold)
Xerox JD-2 (Sold)
Realforce 23UB (Sold)
VE.A (Sold)
HHKB Professional I (Sold)
Winkeyless B.87 EX (Gifted)
TADA 65 (Sold)
IBM Pingmaster Chinese
Duck Lightsaver III Silver (Gifted)
Duck lightsaver III Black (Sold)
Singa R2

....soon.

Duck TC-V3


Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: a--m on Sun, 09 September 2018, 18:31:35
Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K +2 :p
A few Apple Pro Keyboard
Filco Majestouch MINILA [Brown]
HHKB BT
Planck Rev4 (Purple Zealios)
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 09 September 2018, 20:12:49
My signature, in order from left to right, plus a 910 and a CF-LX.

And a Logitech K830 for the living room  :p
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 09 September 2018, 20:19:25
Damn. There are some long lists.

Posting here to help remind me to add my list.
Title: Re: YOUR Keyboard History
Post by: clankgy1 on Sun, 09 September 2018, 22:12:33

Current/Past:
- Razer Blackwidow (clicky) (given away)
- Varmillo TKL w/Gateron Browns
- KUL ES-87 w/MX Clears
- Pok3r Non-RGB w/MX Clears (now has Box Heavy Yellows)
- Pok3r RGB w/Silent Blacks (sold)
- HHKB Pro 2 x2, white printed caps on black base kept, stormtrooper black blanks on white case sold
- RF87U 55g x2 (white printed caps on black base home daily driver, black caps on white base in storage)
- FC660M w/MX Blacks (likely to be swapped to Tealios)

Future
- FC660C two tone when able to be located at <$300 price
- Clueboard or KBD661 (when/if colors other than cyan and pink are available), switch type TBD
- FC660 clone if plate can be located