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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #400 on: Fri, 17 November 2017, 19:24:41 »
I'm pretty sure my 2018 plans will be to not buy any more keyboards or keycaps... get a GAF, Hunger Works, and a KeyKollective/Booper artisan and then start a purge.  :))
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #401 on: Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:06:25 »
Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.

After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.

All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #402 on: Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:21:23 »
Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.

After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.

All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.

If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #403 on: Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:59:06 »
I'm wanting to make a 60% alps board with orange alps
Hoping to get my hands on an alps64 pcb as well as an orange alps apple m0116.
If not i'll prolly make it with some salmon alps from a m0116 that i have.
Other than that i would also probably like to make a board with
one of the box kailh switches as I've yet to try them.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #404 on: Sat, 18 November 2017, 00:48:22 »
I just finished building my custom, which I posted in the, "What keyboard are you using now?" thread. But I still want to get a Model M, preferably an SSK. I'll be looking to find someone willing to trade one for a Plum 87 (Lubed and with a 55g dome sheet) and cash to keep the cost down. Then I would like to clean it up and bolt mod it if it hasnt been done already.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #405 on: Mon, 20 November 2017, 00:22:03 »
Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.

After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.

All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.

If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?
I really love both so I'm glad I don't have to make that decision but if I did i would pick the HHKB because of its layout. I prefer the typing feel of the 660c though. It's just when I switch between the two I find the 660c has me doing awkward hand positions compared to the hhkb.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #406 on: Mon, 20 November 2017, 01:47:00 »
Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.

After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.

All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.

If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?
I really love both so I'm glad I don't have to make that decision but if I did i would pick the HHKB because of its layout. I prefer the typing feel of the 660c though. It's just when I switch between the two I find the 660c has me doing awkward hand positions compared to the hhkb.

That's is great to hear from a person who have used both boards! Thank you.
I have been looking around everywhere to decide between the two, I know what I'm going for though.
Now's its a matter choosing between normal Pro-2 or Type-s.
poor wallet.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #407 on: Mon, 20 November 2017, 11:38:47 »
my plan.... basically nothing .. I'm very happy with my Filco TKL (mx-reds) w/ o-rings and vortex PBT double shots ..

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #408 on: Tue, 21 November 2017, 03:10:14 »
1. wait for Banana Split 60% PCB
2. build 2 boards (1 for home - clicky switch, 1 for work - tactile/linear switch)
3. grab G20 Semiotic and GMK Black Lotus and, maybe, XDA Milestone (R2)
4. build a hand-wired "one-hand-keyboard" (it's like left-half of 60%) and find a way to make a PCB for it.

that's all for now ;D

1. I went with JC65 instead of Banana Split (my poor patience)
2. yep, two board.
3. got the G20 Semiotic  ;D , still waiting on GMK Black Lotus  :( , dropped XDA Milestone
4. I guess I can say I gave up on the "left-half of 60%", still I'm finding another way around this.

(probably 2018 plan)
5. build split-layout keyboard.
6. build TKL keyboard


my plan.... basically nothing .. I'm very happy with my Filco TKL (mx-reds) w/ o-rings and vortex PBT double shots ..

thought you would want a left-hand TKL?  :))
« Last Edit: Tue, 21 November 2017, 03:11:52 by Tom_Kazansky »

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #409 on: Tue, 21 November 2017, 05:23:35 »
My plan is to stop buying keyboards, I am starting to look like a hoarder... but I have never been good at following through with plans.

However, if a keyboard comes out with numpad on the left, nav cluster on the right, that would immediately spell defeat for my plans.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #410 on: Tue, 21 November 2017, 09:49:21 »
Haha. I was a hoarder before I started with keyboards.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #411 on: Wed, 22 November 2017, 23:26:43 »
my plan.... basically nothing .. I'm very happy with my Filco TKL (mx-reds) w/ o-rings and vortex PBT double shots ..

thought you would want a left-hand TKL?  :))
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I kinda want one.. but they don't really make one so.. Filco TKL it is... which is fine I do like my Filco just fine.. 

If I could find a nice ~$130ish or less lefty TKL I'd probably be down just to drive any right handers who ever get near my pc up the wall.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #412 on: Thu, 23 November 2017, 00:11:24 »
Plans are:
1. Open up my board and do some rather simple mods like foam-lining, stabiliser lubing and repairing the USB port too
2. Make a wrist rest to fit
3. Op-shop, dump shop hunting for keyboards and interesting input devices, have found a few so far.
4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #413 on: Thu, 23 November 2017, 11:57:13 »
I'm pretty much good now. Just waiting for two 60% cases/projects to complete. And that's pretty much it.

Then it's lay back and only keep up with fringe Alps stuff.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #414 on: Thu, 23 November 2017, 20:55:28 »
I am currently using a POK3R want to graduate to fully programmable keyboard.
Possibly the ultimate hacking keyboard or ergodox-ez or 60% from input club (if they ever start making those again)

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #415 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 20:42:55 »
Well 2017 is ending so I'm not sure I'll be able to do my plans in time. However, just coming back to this forum has re-ignited everything.

I will be looking to sell a Poker II, a painted Coolermaster TK, possibly my Coolermaster QFS, and maybe my full zinc set. All of that to fund some future purchases.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #416 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:52:51 »

4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...


the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #417 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 22:41:06 »

4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...


the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.

Just what I needed to hear, I don't want to make my wallet even more upset by going for the type-s, the sound isn't the main concern anyway.
My plan is to get the black blank and buy white blanks to put on top as well as a coiled cable and even a PBT spacebar, even all of that combined together is still cheaper than the Type-S, crazy right?
If at some stage I feel like spicing things up a little bit, silencing, lubing, dome swap, I could always mod it later!

Thanks for that :))


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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #418 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 23:46:07 »
^ yup. all of that is correct.  :thumb:
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #419 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 15:51:04 »

4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...


the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.

Just what I needed to hear, I don't want to make my wallet even more upset by going for the type-s, the sound isn't the main concern anyway.
My plan is to get the black blank and buy white blanks to put on top as well as a coiled cable and even a PBT spacebar, even all of that combined together is still cheaper than the Type-S, crazy right?
If at some stage I feel like spicing things up a little bit, silencing, lubing, dome swap, I could always mod it later!

Thanks for that :))
I totally agree. I have a Pro-2 and borrowed a Silent for about a month. I saw no huge reason to change so I just kept my Pro-2.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #420 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 03:32:03 »
pray that someone makes a keyboard like keyboardio one but with lower profile base (no wood or silly shapes) and with flaretech linear switches and eventually buy one;

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #421 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 08:03:56 »
My plans are to keep on typing.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #422 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 10:53:39 »
It's almost time for a 2018 keyboard plans thread!!!

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #423 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 11:07:19 »
That is true, as 2017 has nearly concluded! Maybe I will make one.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #424 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 11:09:37 »
There's been one since May already. And it's even on the front page.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #425 on: Mon, 11 December 2017, 11:11:35 »
Oh, I should've looked there. Whoops!
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #426 on: Thu, 21 December 2017, 21:04:55 »
Update on my 2017 goals. A handful of goals will not be met in 2017 and have been moved to 2018 goals:

1a. Paint the top case frame of my "Space Cadet" Topre RealForce RGB board white. DONE.
1b. Install custom blue Pexon cable in the "Space Cadet" board. DONE.
2a. Acquire a white Filco Majestouch-2 S with MX Silent Red (aka pink) switches. DONE
2b. Acquire a white Varmilo VA108M with MX Silent Red (aka pink) switches. DONE.
3. Get G20 Semiotic into production. DONE. G20 Semiotic is currently available on PMK.
4. Assemble the "Penhurst Pok3r" with Datamancer walnut case. DONE
5a. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 (Honeywell colors) to ship. Moved to 2018
5b. Paint the top case frame of my "Honeywell" Topre RealForce RGB board white. Moved to 2018
6a. Wait for LightCycle DSA to ship. DONE
6b. Replace the KBP V60 mini's case with a black Lambo (aluminum). DONE
7. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to finish production and ship. DONE. I plan to run a small group buy for BLANKS myself.
8. Try to pull together a killer Mercury Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop.  Moved to 2018
9a. Get a Plum Nano 75 (45g), paint it tan, and put Industrial SA keycaps on it. DONE
9b. Get a second Plum Nano 75 (45g) and put Round 4 SPH keycaps on it. DONE
10a. Get dark blue, dark gray, and white Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch(es).  Moved to 2018
10b. Paint one Plum numpad dark blue and another one dark gray (these are to be paired with the NovaTouches). Moved to 2018

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #427 on: Wed, 03 January 2018, 02:07:14 »
Finish the bolt/ANSI mod on my M122.

Didn't happen.

Although I did get a RealForce 55gUW and crossed one more keyboard off my (short) wish list.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #428 on: Wed, 03 January 2018, 03:36:54 »
1.) Finally build my LZ-FE
2.) Build my X60
3.) Get extra PCB for my Koala
4.) Track down a MX Enviro!

1 out of 4 isn't too bad  :)
Gonna have to transfer those 3 incomplete ones over to: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89810.0

I did do some things that were not on the list. Like disassemble my other KMAC2 so that I can change the switches, and put proper clipped stabilizers in.
Also, I finally got around to putting Vintage Blacks into one of my Beige MJ2s.
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #429 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 11:56:37 »
After my ZZ96 planning to get to a TX-CP if and when I can get it

Changing my Gat Clears from my RS78 into MX Vintage blacks or some clicky switches not sure yet
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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #430 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 09:58:42 »
Get a more diverse collection. So far I have started with getting a bunch of space invader keyboards but now expanding into alps boards as well.

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Re: 2017: What are your keyboard plans?
« Reply #431 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 11:06:47 »
2017 is over, dudes. If you haven't already done it, it's not getting done in 2017!
Maybe they're waiting for gasmasks and latex to get sexy again.

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