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Title: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:09:31
If it wasn't for this darn forum, I'd still have only the Model M and the Leopold.  Look what you did to me! :'(
I numbered them in the order I got 'em.  I found geekhack between #3 and #4.

Cherry MX

Leopold FC200R
(#3) Cherry MX browns.  MiMic cable!

(http://i.imgur.com/3E9Vh.jpg)

Ducky Year of the Dragon Sold
(#5) Cherry MX blues.  #343 "Guilty Spark".  Crystal keys from techkeys.
More
(http://i.imgur.com/Epluy.jpg)

Filco MJ2 TKL
(#4) Cherry MX browns.  Painted white top case.  HID Liberation device.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(https://i.imgur.com/9jBBfrT.jpg)

Cherry G80-8113 Sold
(#13) Cherry MX browns.  Programmable.
More
(http://i.imgur.com/i8pnLqK.jpg)

Rosewill RK-9000BRI
(#21) Cherry MX browns.  MKC PBT Rainbow side-printed, Chaos HK dyed/etched arrows, dysub "bow" Esc.  Custom Black Petal controller.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/hC0xNkZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:10:00
Customs

KMAC
(#7) Titanium winkeyless, first edition with polycarb plate and blue/green/red/orange LEDs.  Cherry MX clear with 55g springs.  Lubed/stickered.  Cherry black/beige.  MiMic cable.

(http://i.imgur.com/gyARy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KDi2R.jpg)


The Cheat
(#9) Red/Red/Red w/half plate.  Cherry MX clear with 65g springs.  Lubed/stickered.  "Fake Alert" with retro hearts from techkeys.

(http://i.imgur.com/IkT2PxM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/B0j5mXS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FNTOYY9.jpg)


KMAC 2
(#14) AKA KMAC 1.4, KMAC Evolution.  Titanium winkeyless with red LEDs.  Vintage Cherry MX black with 62g springs and red stickers.  WYSE keys.  MiMic DSS cable.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/LMzGhm8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WYPaB8t.jpg)


LZ-GH sold
(#16) Red 86key.  Cherry MX clear with 55g springs.  White LED backlit.  Lubed/stickered.  Red on Gray Klaxon.  MiMic cable.
More
(http://i.imgur.com/GGRANYz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/t0xitsg.jpg)


Phantom
(#17) 87key configuration.  Vortex aluminum case.  Cherry MX blue with clear springs.  Lubed/stickered.  Raindrop.  Raccoon cable.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/ymnRtin.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/uMY2sb2.jpg)


Typenow Solid
(#22) Cherry MX brown.  Round4 R3-style Orange.

(http://i.imgur.com/Qyu5g19.jpg)


MX Mini sold
(#24) Orange and gray anodized aluminum.  Winkeyless configuration.  Cherry MX ergo clear.  Lubed/stickered.  Rainbow LED backlit on F-row and WASD.  Vintage Cherry Dolch.  MiMic cable.
More
(http://i.imgur.com/IraLdaP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FnHxZpH.jpg)

Duck Orion
(#25) Silver anodized top, blue-gray anodized base.  Unique 87-key layout.  Vintage cherry MX blue, stickered.  Full RGBY LED backlighting.  Vintage Cherry doubleshots (ANSI combined with German), with some GMK RGBY mods.

(https://i.imgur.com/e3CxMWn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9oQmRIl.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:10:15
Topre

Realforce 87USD 10th Anniversary
(#6) Silenced variable weight. 

(http://i.imgur.com/VavJeCk.jpg)

Realforce 87UW
(#18) 45g Uniform

(http://i.imgur.com/NqRqmpO.jpg)

Realforce 87UB
(#29) 55g Uniform

(https://i.imgur.com/Ynm1Ztv.jpg)

More
Custom Realforce case

(http://i.imgur.com/TR3js.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4amrO.jpg)

My Own Creations

Epsilon
(#15) Cherry MX brown switches, green LEDs.  Acrylic skeleton case.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/tOfTLFk.jpg)

QazPad
(#20) Named by SmallFry.  Cherry MX clear switches, red LEDs.  Aluminum skeleton case.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/BLvDpRj.jpg)

CompactTKL
(#26) Gateron MX brown switches, pink LEDs.  Acrylic case with wrist support.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(http://i.imgur.com/x0Q1Meo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pxIwBqG.jpg)

(#30) Gateron MX brown switches, warm white LEDs.  ABS textured case with acrylic plates.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(https://i.imgur.com/ncHcHaG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H3wg6n3.jpg)

Sigma
(#27) MX black and MX Lock switches.  Green underglow.  Aluminum case with acrylic plate.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(https://i.imgur.com/w5jkHvc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AzezujG.jpg)

(#28) Zealio 65g switches.  Blue LEDs above and below.  Acrylic case.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(https://i.imgur.com/Qck5MLY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AN43VZw.jpg)


(#32) Cherry MX clear switches.  Red LEDs above and below.  ABS textured case with acrylic plates.  Runs my Easy AVR USB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0) firmware.

(https://i.imgur.com/AE8xfTk.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:10:30
Vintage

IBM Model M
(#1)

(http://i.imgur.com/AIsTF.jpg)

"Old logo" Dell AT101
(#8) Bluish legends, salmon Alps, made in USA.

(http://i.imgur.com/ef2y4.jpg)

WYSE PCE
(#10) Cherry MX black.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ajpcd.jpg)

Focus FK-2001
(#12) Simplified white Alps.

(http://i.imgur.com/8wvbd.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fnaZ7.jpg)

Monterey "Mtek" K104
(#19) Monterey blues (SMK Alps).

(http://i.imgur.com/K26fh8a.jpg)

Northgate Omnikey 101
(#23) White Alps.

(http://i.imgur.com/XUSZHBj.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:10:51
Other

"Modern" Dell Quietkey
(#2) Membrane!! :eek:

(http://i.imgur.com/TsZGr.jpg)

Cherry G84-4101SPAUS
(#11) Cherry ML.  Dye sub.

(http://i.imgur.com/TLH4T.jpg)

Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: keymaster on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:16:23
I love the simplicity of the Leopold FC200R. If needed, it only needs a few colored keys to be both minimalist and aesthetically pleasing.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:26:08
Yes I love that Leopold.  It gets the most "loving" :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: mashby on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:31:45
Man oh man! That Focus FK-2001bring back memories. I had that exact keyboard and cover on my first 486. Good times.  :cool:
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:33:07
Ha! That's why I bought it!  We had one on the old family PC with the "Turbo" button that went from 8MHz to 32MHz :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Kabuks on Sat, 12 January 2013, 11:44:33
Wow nice collection! That white Filco case looks amazing.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 12 January 2013, 17:55:41
Fantastic collection!

Thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: MMB on Sat, 12 January 2013, 17:57:13
How do you like the FK 2001, bro?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 18:04:46
It like it!  It looks great.  I thought I would like the switches more.  I believe that one has simplified white Alps and they seem decidedly second rate compared to the MX browns that I'm used to.  Shorter travel and a the switching action isn't as smooth.  Otherwise very happy :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: MMB on Sat, 12 January 2013, 18:19:59
I haven't used Alps a whole lot. I did like the feel of white clicky's on another board, but not enough to stick with it.

I know AKIMbro has a collection of Alps switches. He would know best.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: akuJIWA on Sat, 12 January 2013, 18:23:20
srsly sexi topre! and that fc200r too! :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:45:50
That Fk-2001 is in some amazing condition, and I have no words for that Topre other than wow.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: KangarooZombies on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:53:04
Love the RBGY's on that Filco. Where did you get them?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: reverkiller on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:54:28
Very nice collection of boards!

I'm a big fan of your
-Topre Case
-RBGs on Filco
-Wyse PCE
-KMAC

everything really haha!
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: missalaire on Sat, 12 January 2013, 22:14:34
Nice collection!

Just curious, did your Leopold FC200R come with those extra colored replacement key caps? And what are those white key caps you have on that Ducky YOTD?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 12 January 2013, 22:19:15
Dat Dell with salmon alps...baby I miss you....come home T__T


For the record, the alps in those NOS Focus2001 boards are horrid.  The white alps in my Northgate 101 feel completely different than the white alps in my NOS Focus.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 22:47:32
The red keys on the Leo all come from EK.  They automatically include some of them when you buy the board.

The keys on the dragon are the crystal keys from Boiler's Breaking Bad set.

The RGBY is a Hashbaz set combined with one of the geekhack keys.

Thanks for the kind words everyone,  I hope to see some more collections posted too!
Title: Re: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 12 January 2013, 22:58:56
Quote from: metalliqaz

Thanks for the kind words everyone,  I hope to see some more collections posted too!
Good idea... I'll get after that:)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 12 January 2013, 23:01:38
Really cool collection. Thanks for posting pictures!

Please tell me that Dell Quietkey is rocking the rubber domes.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 23:03:47
Heh,  sure is.  Perfect gaming keyboard :)  I've put many hours of Quake 3 through those keys!
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Preach on Sun, 13 January 2013, 00:27:45
That realforce looks like fun.

Great collection.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: linkz on Sun, 13 January 2013, 08:50:00
Topre

Realforce 87USD 10th Anniversary
Heavy customization :)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TR3js.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4amrO.jpg)


Lol, u can chop a fish at that bottom palm rest. Quite useful.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 13 January 2013, 11:26:29
Heh,  sure is.  Perfect gaming keyboard :)  I've put many hours of Quake 3 through those keys!

Hell yeah. I used to play SC2 on a Microsoft 4000 lmao.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: inteli722 on Wed, 30 January 2013, 18:45:27
I have a similar Leopold, just without all the keycaps (only have the Red esc). It's a good keyboard and a great starter.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: JPG on Wed, 30 January 2013, 18:51:57
Do you prefer the 55g ergo clears or the 65g ergo clears?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 30 January 2013, 18:55:44
55g all the way.  I like light switches, so red better than black, brown better than clear, etc.  55g clears are the best I've ever used except topre.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Leewei on Wed, 30 January 2013, 21:19:24
Naiceee collection! I have a similar filco with black doubleshots, rgb but my arrow keys are like those in your leopold =D About those 55g clears on your kmac, I've read that spacebars should have heavier springs to feel good since the cap is bigger. Is that an issue? or do you have a different switch under there?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: sth on Wed, 30 January 2013, 21:22:58
Nice :)

And I hope I'm not out of line here but I have that Topre case too, if anyone really wants it make me a realistic trade offer :) Still haven't decided whether to keep it or sell it but if you've got something of equal value/"rarity" i could be persuaded to part with it.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 30 January 2013, 21:24:57
It is also 55g.

I agree about the spacebars.  My Ducky has blues with a green spacebar and I think that is definitely appropriate.  My Filco with browns can't really handle the weight of the aluminum spacebar.

In the case of the 55g clears, the tactile bump on the clears is plenty to hold up the cherry 7x spacebar and it feels just fine.  On a future build, I am going to use 62g vintage blacks but leave the usual black spring on the spacebar since they are linear.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 16 February 2013, 14:47:53
Finally added pics of the Cheat wearing a few different outfits. :)  Lets see those collections, people!
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: lazerpointer on Wed, 20 February 2013, 12:15:09
Nice collection. That case for your 87 Topre is the jewel of the collection in my eyes
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Leewei on Sun, 24 February 2013, 19:09:13
Time to post up that kmac 2! =D
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 24 February 2013, 19:33:54
Time to post up that kmac 2! =D

Very true.  It still needs some work but I put up the preliminary pix :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Leewei on Sun, 24 February 2013, 19:36:32
Naiceee! Did you put in those 62g vintage blacks? How does it feel compared to the Kmac 1? =D
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 24 February 2013, 19:48:01
Probably finish the build next week.  Then I can put it through the paces.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:02:24
This doesn't really belong in any other thread so I'll put it here.  I decided to get my customs out for a family photo today.

(http://i.imgur.com/ptrG1RC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mCiZQGy.jpg)

The Cheat with RA2.0
KMAC1 with Cherry Doubleshots, Mimic cable
LZ-GH with Klaxon RoG, Mimic cable
KMAC2 with DSA Retro, Mimic cable
Phantom with Raindrop and Vortex case, TFR cable
Filco with R4 Noir

Yes that is a Filco, but it has a HID lib device and a custom paint job.  Close enough for me.  ;)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:09:06
Once again, I love your collection. Could you say where you got that Realforce case? It looks and probably feels amazing.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: ekw808 on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:14:57
Once again, I love your collection. Could you say where you got that Realforce case? It looks and probably feels amazing.  :thumb:

From Tsangan, who got it shipped from korea.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:16:14
Once again, I love your collection. Could you say where you got that Realforce case? It looks and probably feels amazing.  :thumb:

From Tsangan, who got it shipped from korea.

Actually I got it from Taobao through qtan.  I bought the last one.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: ekw808 on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:20:35
So both of these cases on GH are dinged?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:40:34
So both of these cases on GH are dinged?

Yes sir, they are.  Quality control was not a priority for them, I'm afraid  :))
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 08 October 2013, 22:14:24
Great collection!  Your Phantom and KMAC2 set ups are my favorite.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: mistakemistake on Tue, 08 October 2013, 22:51:48
awesome collection! makes me miss my kmac2
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 08 October 2013, 22:54:10
I'm a fan of your KMAC 1, it looks stunning
awesome collection qaz
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 08 October 2013, 23:11:08
Thanks.  I really like my TKLs. :)
I thought my wife's tablecloth would be an interesting backdrop and I wanted to see that Cheat next to the LZ and the Phantom. 
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 09 October 2013, 05:00:54
Fantastic collection!

And not a numeric keypad in sight ;)
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection
Post by: Martyn.T.Howells on Wed, 09 October 2013, 08:51:58
This doesn't really belong in any other thread so I'll put it here.  I decided to get my customs out for a family photo today.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ptrG1RC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mCiZQGy.jpg)


The Cheat with RA2.0
KMAC1 with Cherry Doubleshots, Mimic cable
LZ-GH with Klaxon RoG, Mimic cable
KMAC2 with DSA Retro, Mimic cable
Phantom with Raindrop and Vortex case, TFR cable
Filco with R4 Noir

Yes that is a Filco, but it has a HID lib device and a custom paint job.  Close enough for me.  ;)

loving the DSA Retro, and Raindrop set :thumb:
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: osi on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:31:06
Awesome collection.

Out of your Korean Customs, which is your favorite?
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 16 December 2013, 14:22:44
Awesome collection.

Out of your Korean Customs, which is your favorite?

My KMAC with Ergo clears is the best keyboard I've ever used.  My KMAC2 is better looking and even better quality than the KMAC, but I didn't do as good of a job of building it.  I consider The Cheat to be the best looking keyboard.  Also very high on the list is the Typenow Solid.  The black/orange look is awesome and it feels perfect (I love MX browns).
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 07 November 2017, 15:25:12
Mmmmm, delicious updates.   ^-^

Edit: Almost 4 years necro... damn.
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: Glod on Tue, 21 November 2017, 14:31:38
Mmmmm, delicious updates.   ^-^

Edit: Almost 4 years necro... damn.

Good stuff metalliqaz, People don't appreciate keyboard collections enough on geekhack anymore, just key caps  :p
Title: Re: Yet Another Keyboard Collection [Warning: High Bandwidth]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 21 November 2017, 15:18:17
Mmmmm, delicious updates.   ^-^

Edit: Almost 4 years necro... damn.

Good stuff metalliqaz, People don't appreciate keyboard collections enough on geekhack anymore, just key caps  :p

Thanks man.  It's fun to put this stuff out there.  I still occasionally get PMs about something in my collection because people stop by while searching for something.