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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: jcoffin1981 on Fri, 21 May 2021, 21:33:58
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To date the Anne Pro II is my favorite KB. The only thing that drives me crazy is the steep incline which is fixed. I am looking for a new one and have only a few criteria.
1. Flat/Neutral or even a slight decline case.
2. Plate mounted switches
3. RGB or LED- if so needs to be hot-swappable. If no switch lighting then I don't care about hot swap- I am just not going to de-solder all of those LED's.
4. Budget- up to $250, even $300. If something economical for under 100 bucks meets these then fine.
5. 60-65% format
-If the keycaps are PBT great. If they are subpar they are getting replaced.
- Switches can be any- they are getting replaced/modded anyway.
- Can be DIY/barbones with no switches/keycaps
The ONLY one I have found to meet this is the Drop Alt. I don't mind spending $200, I just can't believe this is the only option.
Almost every case has a minimum of 5% incline- really bothering my wrists. I don't understand why this is the norm.
I have spent many hours searching and am about to say Fu*% it and get the DROP.
I've been looking at KBDfans and every case is inclined.
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Not to diss the search for a new keyboard, but have you thought about some 3M clear rubber feet for the front to alter the incline?
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Not to diss the search for a new keyboard, but have you thought about some 3M clear rubber feet for the front to alter the incline?
I have. And I am going to do this. The only issue is that it will raise the board even higher which I'm not crazy about, but it's an improvement. But, I also just WANT a new one, lol. I'm sure you understand.
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When I think about a flat keyboard, I immediately think about the basic setup. Something like a custom acrylic stack mount or a wooden case that has a flat profile[1]. Thought about a hand wired setup? Get a FR4 plate built, some simple stand-offs from a base plate and you can have whatever layout you desire.
[1] https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001877858861.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.1.101861abClbLY2
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I don't have much of an interest in wiring a board or in wooden cases. A case I really like that would be perfect is the Tex 60%, but it's sold out everywhere. This fits the bill perfectly.
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HA! Just nabbed one on eBay. Open box- What are the odds?? I didn't even mess around with make an offer, just paid full price. My Anne Pro should fit in there, but I still want a NEW board, so I'm back to square one.
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Ok, that case is really nice. Nice find for the temporary workaround. Happy hunting!
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Ergodox, it's exactly what you're looking for.