What Keyboard Are You Using Now?

[swimmingbird]

Back on my KUL with clears cause I just got GMK Cyrillic on it and it felt awesome!

I have GMK Cyrillic waiting for me when I get back from my work trip - can't wait to pair it up with some other GMK sets and see what I come up with

Was thinking of using my RGB or CMYW mods

[raymogi]

Back on my KUL with clears cause I just got GMK Cyrillic on it and it felt awesome!

I have GMK Cyrillic waiting for me when I get back from my work trip - can't wait to pair it up with some other GMK sets and see what I come up with

Was thinking of using my RGB or CMYW mods

Yeah it will look awesome with either for sure. I'm bummed I didn't get in on the GB a while ago. Was on the edge of buying it but at that time I don't have any GMK sets yet nor do I think of owning one.

[swimmingbird]

Back on my KUL with clears cause I just got GMK Cyrillic on it and it felt awesome!

I have GMK Cyrillic waiting for me when I get back from my work trip - can't wait to pair it up with some other GMK sets and see what I come up with

Was thinking of using my RGB or CMYW mods

Yeah it will look awesome with either for sure. I'm bummed I didn't get in on the GB a while ago. Was on the edge of buying it but at that time I don't have any GMK sets yet nor do I think of owning one.

There's a GB on massdrop right now for GMK RGB mods with black legends - I think it finishes really soon though -get in while you can!


edit: how do i quote lol

[SpAmRaY]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

[GuilleAcoustic]

I finally made an inline TTMK converter for my Apple M0110  ):



The keyboard is yellowed, but it really matches the yellow from the ball (which is original colour). Next step it to make a definitive cable using a smaller AVR and a nicely sleeved cable.

[pr0ximity]

I finally made an inline TTMK converter for my Apple M0110  ):

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The keyboard is yellowed, but it really matches the yellow from the ball (which is original colour). Next step it to make a definitive cable using a smaller AVR and a nicely sleeved cable.

Awesome looking combo, love yoir desk setup. I envy how orderly it all looks haha.

[suby4me]

Sort of using both a HHKB and nova touch. After reading the thread about the tour and other reviews, I decided to give it a spin. Not bad so far.

[retrochick]

I finally made an inline TTMK converter for my Apple M0110  ):

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The keyboard is yellowed, but it really matches the yellow from the ball (which is original colour). Next step it to make a definitive cable using a smaller AVR and a nicely sleeved cable.

OMG this is pure amaze-balls. LOVE the set up, very classy. Now I need to go scour eBay for an  M0110!

[TopreFan333]

Sort of using both a HHKB and nova touch. After reading the thread about the tour and other reviews, I decided to give it a spin. Not bad so far.

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I get the F and J as homing keys, but why those particular numbers?

[CommonCurt]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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You got that from MK.com correct?  Have you checked to see if the spacebar uses stadard spacing?

I would really like to get a white FC750R with blues if they ever get them in stock.

[tararais]

Got me an HHKB Type-S and a Realforce 23UB, lovely boards. My only gripe is that the copy/paste keys on the 23 work with key codes, so when I'm using Dvorak, they don't do anything (useful)! 
Also hi @HoffmanMyster ! I wish I could make more use of your board

[SpAmRaY]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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You got that from MK.com correct?  Have you checked to see if the spacebar uses stadard spacing?

I would really like to get a white FC750R with blues if they ever get them in stock.

Yes and the 900R has all standard spacing.

[njbair]

Filco Zero TKL with Tai Hao Dolch Alps keycaps, running through hasu's USB to USB converter (as all non-TMK keyboards should).

[tararais]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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Hey, I have the same mouse as you! Nice one.

[suby4me]

Sort of using both a HHKB and nova touch. After reading the thread about the tour and other reviews, I decided to give it a spin. Not bad so far.

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I get the F and J as homing keys, but why those particular numbers?

Ah, that was more of just my preference. I used those numbers to help determine where the other numbers are.

[HoffmanMyster]

Got me an HHKB Type-S and a Realforce 23UB, lovely boards. My only gripe is that the copy/paste keys on the 23 work with key codes, so when I'm using Dvorak, they don't do anything (useful)! 
Also hi @HoffmanMyster ! I wish I could make more use of your board

Oh hey!    That's kind of unfortunate about the 23UB.  :-/  Looks like you'll have to switch back to QWERTY! 

[garage_logician]

Filco Zero TKL with Tai Hao Dolch Alps keycaps, running through hasu's USB to USB converter (as all non-TMK keyboards should).

Forgive me is this is a stupid question, what does the converter do?  I mean, I get it that it converts but usually from one connector to another.  I am trying to figure out what a USB to USB converter does.   I saw some mention of programming on the deskthority wiki, is it used to add layers to a keyboard or?  TMK is a firmware for the Teensy, right?  Does the converter add Teensy functionality to the keyboard?  Sorry for all the questions. 

Thanks!

[njbair]

Filco Zero TKL with Tai Hao Dolch Alps keycaps, running through hasu's USB to USB converter (as all non-TMK keyboards should).

Forgive me is this is a stupid question, what does the converter do?  I mean, I get it that it converts but usually from one connector to another.  I am trying to figure out what a USB to USB converter does.   I saw some mention of programming on the deskthority wiki, is it used to add layers to a keyboard or?  TMK is a firmware for the Teensy, right?  Does the converter add Teensy functionality to the keyboard?  Sorry for all the questions. 

Thanks!

You have the right idea. I don't want to hijack this thread, but feel free to expand the more tag in my signature and read my USB to USB converter. All your questions will be answered.

[njbair]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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What caps are those? They're like a mile thick!

[nickheller]

KB Paradise V60 with matias quiet clicks, really like the quiet clicks!

[njbair]

KB Paradise V60 with matias quiet clicks, really like the quiet clicks!

Aren't they like typing on butter? I love them.

[CommonCurt]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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What caps are those? They're like a mile thick!

I think those are the Leopold Cherry profile PBT caps.     These -> http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898

[jonathanyu]

still using 456 gt, have used it for 2 years already

[saturnotaku]

A KUL ES-87 that was modified to Cherry MX white switches and white LEDs for the scroll lock, caps lock, and left control. The guy who modded it was careful with selecting the individual switches so the board is 100% consistent in terms of tactile feel and sound. It currently has the stock keycaps and case, but I plan to swap that out for one of the white ones and use Hyperfuse GMK if and when my set ever ships.

[sncbraxsc2]

At work I keep my first mech! CM Storm TK White case with mx reds. Its dressed up really well right now with some GMK that I recently purchase for my kustom in the works! Its perfect for my office with TKL size but included numpad that I need for accounting purposes

[SpAmRaY]

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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What caps are those? They're like a mile thick!

Swapped out my royal kludge for a leopold.

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What caps are those? They're like a mile thick!

I think those are the Leopold Cherry profile PBT caps.     These -> http://www.leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898

To add to that these are my favorite caps by far.

 I once said I didn't like PBT and for the most part that is true but these caps are the exception. I originally bought a set of the caps off ebay from widebasket (http://www.ebay.com/sch/widebasket/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=) right now he doesn't have the black side print but he said he hoped to have more soon.

But this leopold 900R came with them so that made it a no brainier to buy, besides that I'm really enjoying typing on the keyboard. I've never cared for linear switches especially reds but so far I don't mind so much. This keyboard is very solid.

[Steezus]

At work I keep my first mech! CM Storm TK White case with mx reds. Its dressed up really well right now with some GMK that I recently purchase for my kustom in the works! Its perfect for my office with TKL size but included numpad that I need for accounting purposes

I've been enjoying every second using my RS96, my favorite layout so far. I got the keyboard craze so I'm trying to make plans to build another board relatively soon, still searching around for an un-assembled kustom though.

[eun]

I don't know if this thread will be relevant, but here goes...

I decided to switch to my Model M for now...loving the crunchiness.

I do like to use 356mini
switch / original vintage black, simplicity shim plate

[samsam]

At the moment i'm rocking the Leopold FC660M 
Got it from that Qtang guy....Had to pay a but load of VAT and customs for it like more than 35% extra !!!

Also the key-caps provided SUCK like hell..the color is light grey and the printing is white almost invisible so i had to pay an extra $40 just to get a second set of key-caps..

But there is no one selling this board inside the EU..

My second board is a KUL ES-87 ..Nice board..Not as smooth  as the Leopold ..
And resonates and pings like a mofo 

Kull customer support (if you can call it that) is awful there respons to a key squeaking was buy sum lube..
So buying a brand new keyboard with MX-clears for $150 doesn't eve mean nicely lubed keys..
And his respons to the pinging and resonating? Well just live with it..
perhaps i'l just buy sum of this material ..and try to get rid of the awful sound..
http://www.akoestiekwinkel.nl/stp-gold-geluidsisolerende-ontdreuningsplaten

i guess i have to learn more about self modding..and soldering..that's my number one dream being able to do stuf my self..

Take care all..Love this community ..

[kohi]

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At the moment i'm rocking the Leopold FC660M 
Got it from that Qtang guy....Had to pay a but load of VAT and customs for it like more than 35% extra !!!

Also the key-caps provided SUCK like hell..the color is light grey and the printing is white almost invisible so i had to pay an extra $40 just to get a second set of key-caps..

But there is no one selling this board inside the EU..

My second board is a KUL ES-87 ..Nice board..Not as smooth  as the Leopold ..
And resonates and pings like a mofo 

Kull customer support (if you can call it that) is awful there respons to a key squeaking was buy sum lube..
So buying a brand new keyboard with MX-clears for $150 doesn't eve mean nicely lubed keys..
And his respons to the pinging and resonating? Well just live with it..
perhaps i'l just buy sum of this material ..and try to get rid of the awful sound..
http://www.akoestiekwinkel.nl/stp-gold-geluidsisolerende-ontdreuningsplaten

i guess i have to learn more about self modding..and soldering..that's my number one dream being able to do stuf my self..

Take care all..Love this community ..

yeah, pinging switches suck
I found out it's mostly due to the springs inside of the switches resonating with the metal plate on the upstroke
the only way I got rid of the noise on my board was by opening up the switches and lubing the springs
hopefully that material masks some of the noise... good luck man

[knightjp]

I finally made an inline TTMK converter for my Apple M0110  ):

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The keyboard is yellowed, but it really matches the yellow from the ball (which is original colour). Next step it to make a definitive cable using a smaller AVR and a nicely sleeved cable.

Isn't that the keyboard that came with the original Mac?

[eun]

I don't know if this thread will be relevant, but here goes...

I decided to switch to my Model M for now...loving the crunchiness.

actually, i already wrote it. but, i wanna show my pic 
these days, i using 356mini.
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[rowdy]

I finally got around to taking my CODE (MX clears) into work, so I'm using that at work.

For a couple of hours I was using my Apple aluminium keyboard at home, while I was reinstalling OS X, but quickly swapped to my CODE (before I took it to work).

Then I used one of my SSKs for a week or so, until the sidelong glances from my SO started to get longer, and switched to my HHKB.

[kohi]

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actually, i already wrote it. but, i wanna show my pic  ;D
these days, i using 356mini.
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what mousepad are you using?

[samsam]

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At the moment i'm rocking the Leopold FC660M 
Got it from that Qtang guy....Had to pay a but load of VAT and customs for it like more than 35% extra !!!

Also the key-caps provided SUCK like hell..the color is light grey and the printing is white almost invisible so i had to pay an extra $40 just to get a second set of key-caps..

But there is no one selling this board inside the EU..

My second board is a KUL ES-87 ..Nice board..Not as smooth  as the Leopold ..
And resonates and pings like a mofo 

Kull customer support (if you can call it that) is awful there respons to a key squeaking was buy sum lube..
So buying a brand new keyboard with MX-clears for $150 doesn't eve mean nicely lubed keys..
And his respons to the pinging and resonating? Well just live with it..
perhaps i'l just buy sum of this material ..and try to get rid of the awful sound..
http://www.akoestiekwinkel.nl/stp-gold-geluidsisolerende-ontdreuningsplaten

i guess i have to learn more about self modding..and soldering..that's my number one dream being able to do stuf my self..

Take care all..Love this community ..

yeah, pinging switches suck
I found out it's mostly due to the springs inside of the switches resonating with the metal plate on the upstroke
the only way I got rid of the noise on my board was by opening up the switches and lubing the springs
hopefully that material masks some of the noise... good luck man

Thx hojunski, i heard that be four about the lubing of springs..
Kind of strange that the reseller and Kul them selfs don't admit that the damm thing is not lubed..
Kul suggested i go out and buy this lube here.
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,misc&pid=mechlube_2

Tham its a new keyboard i expect it to be lubed and perfect. Also because KUL claim to be this perfect company..
Many people have complained about the pinging noise with the KUL..

I guess i'l start learning how to solder and take apart Cherry switches..

Thank god my Leopold is wisper quite.

[kohi]

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Thx hojunski, i heard that be four about the lubing of springs..
Kind of strange that the reseller and Kul them selfs don't admit that the damm thing is not lubed..
Kul suggested i go out and buy this lube here.
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,misc&pid=mechlube_2

Tham its a new keyboard i expect it to be lubed and perfect. Also because KUL claim to be this perfect company..
Many people have complained about the pinging noise with the KUL..

I guess i'l start learning how to solder and take apart Cherry switches..

Thank god my Leopold is wisper quite.
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yeah, sadly I don't think any company sells their keyboards stock with lubed switches that would be nice though haha
and as for the mechlube 2.. it should really only be used for the stabilizers
if you ever decide to desolder your switches, use this to lube the springs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-SwissArmy-Multi-Tool-Oil-0-17-Fl-oz-5-ml-Bottle-4-3301-/380871539368?hash=item58adb67aa8

[czarek]

After using RealForce 55G daily (about 14h/day) for over a year my hands have finally given up (got serious pain in ring and pinky in right hand). I'm back to fullsize Filco with MX Blues for now. On the weekend I'm going to mod by another Filco (tenkeyless) with Gateron Black switches. First I planned to use my last stock of Vintage Blacks but I decided to give gaterons a try. I do have a feeling though that I will end up with a hybrid between Cherry and Gateron in the end - to have best of both worlds I'll use Gateron cases and stems (which are made from smoother plastic), cherry brown/blue springs (which I find perfect in terms of force), and cherry leaf springs (for lower activation point).

[zslane]

Primary keyboards:

• Home: Filco Majestouch-2 with MX reds and DSA Dolch keycaps.
• Work: Filco Majestouch-2 with MX reds and SA Pulse keycaps.
• iPad Air: Vortex Pok3r with MX reds and DSA Dolch keycaps.

As backups I have:

• Home: Varmilo 108 with MX reds and SA Round4 SPH keycaps.
• Work: Noppoo EC108 (45g) and generic white/gray DSA PBT keycaps (from Signature Plastics).
• iPad Air: Vortex Pok3r with MX reds and DSA Granite keycaps.

Other:

• Topre RealForce 104UK Hi-Pro
• IBM Model M (circa 1993)

After my Round 5a keycaps arrive some time next year, some of the above configurations will change.

[CommonCurt]

Testing out these Tai Hao ALPS caps on my V60 MTS-Q   

IMO way better then the stock caps.

[darkspider]

I today shifted from IBM Model F AT to Brother's buckling spring keyboard(aka 5576-a01).
I'll use this stuff until I get an F77 this Xmas.
Extremely heavy touch, but still very good typing feels.

[mobbo]

Filco Tenkeyless with Browns.

Been really great so far, but I'm dying to know what other switches feel like so I've ordered some MX clears and blues.

Have not yet been converted to Topre.

[ideus]

OG Cherry double shots, GON Nerd60 with ergo clears. It is my daily driver now, and it feels great and has a nice tock.

[kohi]

OG Cherry double shots, GON Nerd60 with ergo clears. It is my daily driver now, and it feels great and has a nice tock.

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such a clean look :eek:

[CommonCurt]

OG Cherry double shots, GON Nerd60 with ergo clears. It is my daily driver now, and it feels great and has a nice tock.

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Lookin good.  I'm so sad the classic beige GB didn't happen.

[ideus]

OG Cherry double shots, GON Nerd60 with ergo clears. It is my daily driver now, and it feels great and has a nice tock.

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Lookin good.  I'm so sad the classic beige GB didn't happen.

In my humble opinion the beige set is one all time classic, that deserves the right to be in our boards as keyboard aficionados.

[swimmingbird]

OG Cherry double shots, GON Nerd60 with ergo clears. It is my daily driver now, and it feels great and has a nice tock.

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Lookin good.  I'm so sad the classic beige GB didn't happen.

There's definitely a reason that when you see custom boards there is an incredibly high chance that they'll be rocking classic beige - it's just a timeless aesthetic

In my humble opinion the beige set is one all time classic, that deserves the right to be in our boards as keyboard aficionados.

[tofu28]

I'm typing on my Realforce 87UW 55g. It really is a dream to type on. I'm currently waiting on a PBT Spacebar and Keykollectiv mods.

[dante]

at work a dell kb-522, at home either lenovo chiclets or a tablet

[Snowdog993]

I am using this keyboard!



I believe you already know that by now.  Nothing like a 102.

[ideus]

I am using this keyboard!

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I believe you already know that by now.  Nothing like a 102.

Nice, it is a classic.