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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: NickVsYou on Fri, 04 January 2013, 00:01:32
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I purchased it recently, coming from a non-mechanical full size keyboard to a choc mini with red switches has definitely set me back, i was on the verge of returning it yesterday.
So i need your tips, honestly anything would be great right now.
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Had the same issue going from a rubber dome to mechanical brown switch recently. though in your case its probably a bit worse :P Red's are even lighter than browns. (you're probably use to a 55-65g actuation force, Red's are 45g) Honestly, its really just a matter of time. Force yourself to use it for a few days and pretty soon you'll get the hang of it. If not, Red switches may not be for you. I find that brown switches are a bit too light. if you really cant stand it you could always try something like this: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38091.msg753375#msg753375
Beware though, once you get used to a mechanical keyboard, typing on a normal one feels...wrong.
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Is it the switches or the layout or both that's getting you? All I can say is keep at it for a few days to get used to both aspects and if you really don't like it after that then it might be time to try a new switch/layout.
I'm currently doing something similar. Moved from a TKL Filco with Blues to a 60% Poker with Ergo Clears and still getting used to both the switches and learning the function layers.
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Its both i suppose, i'm a big league of legends player so the arrow keys are weird, but i'm starting to get used to it, just always making spelling errors.
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What do the arrow keys have to do with league o_O
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What do the arrow keys have to do with league o_O
Was wondering this too, but maybe he uses them to scroll the screen? I've seen people do this with Dota, but I can't understand why they don't just use the mouse. Correct me if I'm wrong though, Nick!
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scrolling sounds about right! Just force yourself to use it buddy, It'll happen in time!
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I use the arrow keys to move map, I suppose I could use the mouse.
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I use the arrow keys to move map, I suppose I could use the mouse.
I've only ever seen pros/my friends use the mouse. Its something that's quite hard to get used to though, if you've been using the keyboard. I think that I don't like moving my right hand off the mouse, and just leave my right hand on QWER. Maybe if I could use a second layer of wasd as arrows like on my poker.... hmmm.
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I have a razer naga all my spells and summoner abilities are binded to it. I'll try using the mouse movement, it sounds like it could work.
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I have a razer naga all my spells and summoner abilities are binded to it. I'll try using the mouse movement, it sounds like it could work.
Gl, mate!