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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Bhameck on Tue, 28 December 2021, 00:23:02

Title: Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
Post by: Bhameck on Tue, 28 December 2021, 00:23:02

Hello all, I'm new to the custom keyboard scene and I want to share my current cart on KBD fans before I purchase to make sure that all of my decisions are OK. I would appreciate suggestions, feedback, opinions, etc. Also, should I spend the extra time and money on lubing the Zealios v2s?
Thanks!

Zealios V2 62G x84

KBD75 Brass Plate

KBD75 Hot-Swap PCB w/ foam just in case

KBDFans DYBOOX Pc Screw-In Stabilizers

Tofu84 Keyboard Case

Keycaps from Drop.com: https://drop.com/buy/idobao-dsa-black-sakura-pbt-keycap-set/reviews#reviews

Title: Re: Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 28 December 2021, 11:09:35

Everything looks mostly fine, if you like the tofu84 ny all means go for it, although I might suggest a barebones q1 instead of it.

Also zealios are expensive switches and somewhat niche, are you sure you would like them? I might recommend something like durock t1s, other durock tactiles, sp star tactiles, or even boba u4ts

Title: Re: Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Mon, 25 April 2022, 14:55:51

there's nothing necessarily wrong with this and it seems like it will come out fine, i would recommend something like a QK65 or Keychron Q1 barebones for a better experience/outcome but overall seems okay. also, i second Mighty Chicken's comment about the switches, Zealio's are super tactile and you maybe might prefer something like some slightly less tactile switches like the Kiwi's or Boba's