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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: roddy on Wed, 11 November 2020, 03:54:36
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There's nothing stopping you buying LP switches, designing a wireless PCB and firmware, and designing/milling your own case so yes, it's possible. All you need is lots of time and money and to be mentally competent.
That's a vague answer to a vague question - if you're looking for recommendations it would be helpful to know which feature(s) most interest you :)
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The G915 has Kailh Choc switches (also known as Kailh PG1350 series). For all I know, they were just rebranded for Logitech as "Logitech GL". There are a bunch of other keyboards with them.
The switches are also available separately from stores that sell keyboard parts for the DIY keyboard community.
PCBs and keycaps though ... is another story. Most PCBs have been for minimalist keyboards, such as small split ergonomic ones. And Kailh's own keycaps which are for sale have a bit unusual dimensions.
If you were to design your own PCB, the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 and ZMK firmware (https://zmkfirmware.dev/) look promising.
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There's nothing stopping you buying LP switches, designing a wireless PCB and firmware, and designing/milling your own case so yes, it's possible. All you need is lots of time and money and to be mentally competent.
That's a vague answer to a vague question - if you're looking for recommendations it would be helpful to know which feature(s) most interest you :)
money to buy switches and time that I can bring into the table but being competent to script my own software that's something I cannot do :(
I am after an ISO layout (ES - ES), low profile, 75 up to tkl, wireless keyboard. I haven't pulled the trigger on g915 because I don't want clicky switches - ideally I would love linear silent switches but as far as I know there is nothing like that, so linear will be. I will be upgrading from a membrane keyboard (k120) and I don't want it to be noisy, unless I want to pick a fight with the missus :P
I wouldn't mind doing the soldering and that myself but I have really been struggling to find the bits for the keyboard. I heard about adafruit feather bluefruit 32u4 or something like that but I would need to write the code myself and that's just not going to happen due to my own knowledge limitations.
I was hoping there was a keyboard that would just bring into the table a fast wireless connection, since I like to play competitive videogames (such as csgo) and I don't want to be frustrated because I am dying because of the keyboard. I know I could just plug in the cable but what is the point in getting a wireless keyboard then?
@Findecanor
if I spend €200 on a keyboard I won't risk disassembling it because I wouldn't want my warranty void. thanks for the input though :)
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I am after an ISO layout (ES - ES), low profile, 75 up to tkl, wireless keyboard. I haven't pulled the trigger on g915 because I don't want clicky switches - ideally I would love linear silent switches but as far as I know there is nothing like that, so linear will be.
According to Logitech's product page for the G915 TKL (https://www.logitechg.com/es-es/products/gaming-keyboards/g915-tkl-wireless.html#product-tech-specs) (under "Especificaciones") the only variant available with Spanish layout should have "Tactile" switches.
The linear and tactile switch variants should be equally loud, but not as much as the "clicky". The tactilitiy in the "tactile" should be quite mild, and feel almost linear.
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I have received two replacement boards already for this keyboard. It's nice to type on, but the quality of the switches is terrible. Not recommended if you plan to use it more than casually.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G950F met Tapatalk
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I am after an ISO layout (ES - ES), low profile, 75 up to tkl, wireless keyboard. I haven't pulled the trigger on g915 because I don't want clicky switches - ideally I would love linear silent switches but as far as I know there is nothing like that, so linear will be.
According to Logitech's product page for the G915 TKL (https://www.logitechg.com/es-es/products/gaming-keyboards/g915-tkl-wireless.html#product-tech-specs) (under "Especificaciones") the only variant available with Spanish layout should have "Tactile" switches.
The linear and tactile switch variants should be equally loud, but not as much as the "clicky". The tactilitiy in the "tactile" should be quite mild, and feel almost linear.
yea I checked their website and I still don't understand why literally every other languages supports all switches except Spanish. also, thanks for the heads up on the switches! I was checking the sound levels and they kind of felt the same.
@ItIsWritten
I didn't expect logitech to make such a poor keyboard to be honest. I have had a k120 for like 10 years now if not more and it is still up to the task. Their logitech g pro mouse also feels good but I've only had it for a few months
can someone recommend a keyboard that fits my needs? even if I need to build it from scratch