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geekhack Community => geekhack Media => Topic started by: Phedran on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:00:52

Title: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Phedran on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:00:52

I tried to search for a thread like this, so sorry if it's a repeat (or in the wrong area).

I've gone through a wide variety of hardware in my life over decades of computer use, and I know I'm not the only one. And that's before I got into mechanical keyboards!

Post your keyboard evolution!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Phedran on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:01:51

I'm still pretty new to mechanical keyboards, but this is my evolution so far:

(http://i.imgur.com/2oTbPld.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/rtiILGb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yNtCiXx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hn2Xccn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gmFRiBd.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: demik on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:11:00

(http://usbtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/leopoldfc200r.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/614-HWeqe4L._SL1201_.jpg)
(http://www.elitekeyboards.com/proddata/images/th/se0500_full_1000_th620x400.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/6992975466_0cf80dbef0_b.jpg)
(http://fruktstund.eu/u/sale/Model-M-SSK-1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hxjQkhz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9exY7bi.jpg)
(http://elitekeyboards.com/proddata/images/th/87UB_full1000_th620x400.jpg)

yeah i just noticed it'll take forever to list all.

so, i started with a leopold fc200r with brown switches, and right now i have a siig minitouch with fake alps/white xm

WORST DOWN GRADE EVER

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Badwrench on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:31:25

(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/586267652_1/Free-shipping-New-Logitech-K100-PS-2-Slim-Classic-Keyboard-Black-pc-keyboard-slim-Keyboard-Spill.jpg)

to this:

(http://www.gameguru.in/img/microsoft-sidewinder-x4-keyboard-01.jpg)

to this:
Ducky 1008 mx blue - ocn model.
(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/704152/width/500/height/195)

to my current 3:
KBT Pure (Reds)
[attach=1]
1987 Model M
[attach=2]
QFR (blues)
[attach=3]

Kinda random: In my searches for pictures, I came across my original "Fan in a box" from a competition that I hosted on OCN. Good times :thumb:
(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/830178/width/600/height/450)
(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/830180/width/600/height/450)
Thing had a pair of 120x38mm panaflows to a molex with an on/off switch. Was pretty noisy once fired up as they went full blast wind tunnel style.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 30 October 2013, 07:58:22

I love collection threads. Wish I could see more of them. It's interesting to me to see what kinds of things different people want/need in the boards they buy. For example, Phedran obviously a gamer that happened upon geekhack. For me, almost everything is TKLs because that's just the size that 'feels right'. The collection is too big to post here but I made a thread in my sig.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: McWilloughby on Wed, 30 October 2013, 08:15:51

I had just a generic rubber dome keyboard for years that I still have somewhere. It had novelty keys like "Panic!" that I stuck on it (not cherry MX sadly) and I eventually retired it in favour of this:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZPB63CYXL.jpg)
Saitek Gamer's Keyboard. It was (potentially?) one of the first backlit keyboards however the keys weren't actually transparent so it was more of a novelty than actually useful. The keypad was really hard to configure for my 15 year old self so I never really bothered with it.

Eventually it just stopped responding to most key presses (it later turned out that I probably just needed to re-solder the cable onto the board as I found out on a forum I used to post on) and I replaced it with this:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81TaWyR5gjL._SL1500_.jpg)
Which died in the same way several years later and was subsequently replaced with this:

(http://www.cclonline.com/images/MediaPool/-2fc-2fwhBAXpJBo2RjoOprDKQ-3d-3d.jpg)
Notice a trend? At the time, I was considering getting a mechanical keyboard as I'd used them at various tournaments and suchlike. The only ones available at the time for me were the Razer BWU (it was over £100 at the time, I wasn't paying that for a keyboard back then) and the Thermaltake Meka which I had considered buying but decided not to due to the weird layout (in hindsight, damn good decision).

I eventually decided that mechanical keyboards were the way to go about 6 months later, bought a QFR with blacks and started posting on geekhack. Bought a Cherry G80 with clears about a year later but I use the QFR pretty much all of the time.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Morwrath on Wed, 30 October 2013, 09:57:39

(http://forum.norma4.net.ua/attachments/kompueyutery-i-komplektuyushie/182683d1336052620-klaviatura-logitech-g11-img-2.jpg)
Started with Logitech G11 because a friend of mine had one and it looked really good + it had macro keys xD Used only 3 of the macro keys so it was really a waste since it was so big and clumpy. Still the best rubber dome I have owned though.

(http://worldssimplestsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Razer-Lycosa-Angle-0.png)
The next one I got was Razer Lycosa since I managed to spill beer over my G11 multiple times :P
Started to hate it after a while due to it being so shiny, it was impossible to not have greasy fingerprints all over it. It also had the worst mediaplayer-system I have ever seen on a keyboard. Totally useless! It stopped working after around 1 year and I decided to go for a mechanical keyboard next since I wanted a keyboard that didn't just stop randomly working after a year.

(http://xahlee.info/kbd/i/noppoo_choc_mini_keyboard_78755.jpg)
After reading a lot of reviews and looking through Geekhack I went for a Noppoo Choc Mini with brown switches.
The thing that made me decide for the Noppoo was that the F-row was so close to the number-row. I was playing WoW at the time and it was perfect for the amount of keybinds needed, now I had more options since I could use F-keys aswell. Got a new keyboard a year later, but this time it was not due to my old one breaking down.

(http://i.imgur.com/hFGvYSt.jpg)
Ducky Mini, the one I am using atm. When I think about it my keyboards have grown gradually smaller haha.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 30 October 2013, 14:02:00

I started pasting in image links and then it all went to heck in a hand basket so I'll just type it out of frustration.

Original Microsoft split ergo keyboard -> Microsoft split ergo with media keys -> Logitech G15 original -> Steelseries 7G (first mechanical) -> Leopold FC700R -> KBT Pure orange backlit -> KBC Poker -> Some Cherry POS board -> another KBT Pure with oneproduct aluminum case (won /r/mechanicalkeyboards best picture 2012) -> KMAC Mini (first Korean custom) -> then it all gets a bit fuzzy the order because I got a lot around the same time: Cherry 1800, QFR MX Greens, 11900, LZ-GH, MX Mini, ErgoDox, another KBT Pure MX Whites, GON 60%, GON 75%, Realforce 87 45g, another KBT Pure in hammer case. On deck for delivery or in production: LZ-CE, recent FMJ style 2, layered 1800 from LZ.

I try to rotate through everything I still own on a regular basis and change keycap sets so none of them get particularly worn.

Here are some pictures from my imgur:
(http://i.imgur.com/4FIu5h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pzwNIh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xRuWC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RV2MUh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nIUf4h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VT6SFh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0Vjtz.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PmgUcfL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/UCs2Eqp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fqb0oKf.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/OrFoB3B.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VeFD4WJ.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 30 October 2013, 14:11:38

(http://techgage.com/reviews/logitech/cordless_desktop_wave/logitech_wave_03_thumb.jpg)
(http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/2917/razer-black-widow-2013-gallery-3.png)
(http://www.chennaishop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FILCO-Ninja-Majestouch-Tenkeyless.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UuDBVsj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vDmOmNq.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Emospence on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:42:45

Eh no peeks right now but some Logitech rubber dome for years and years → Filco Majestouch 2 brown switch → Rosewill RK-9000 blue switch (sold) → HHKB Pro 2.

I will decide soon if I prefer Topre or Cherry, and then get 2 Realforce 87U 55gs if the former, another Filco and get PBT keycaps for both if the latter.

:p

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: demik on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:47:21

holy crap this looks GREAT

(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: deSheol on Wed, 30 October 2013, 21:54:46

Quote from: demik on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:47:21

holy crap this looks GREAT

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

Quote from: demik on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:47:21

holy crap this looks GREAT

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

Quote from: demik on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:47:21

holy crap this looks GREAT

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

Quote from: demik on Wed, 30 October 2013, 20:47:21

holy crap this looks GREAT

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YsUnJdOh.jpg)

Indeed, that looks beautiful. O.o

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Amble on Wed, 30 October 2013, 22:18:21

Started in July 2012... I can finally say I am content with my Realforce.

(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33149.0;attach=313;image)
(http://i.imgur.com/TI0JR.jpg[/img
[Img]http://i.imgur.com/zZrLSgZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zZrLSgZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mbWMgoG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/beFvLEY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RfCmCih.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: unicomp_uc on Thu, 07 November 2013, 18:21:05

Excluding the rubber dome days:

First: Unicomp
Second: Minila Browns
Third: HHKB Pro 2

[attachimg=1]

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 08 November 2013, 23:56:12

I first started off with a computer that wasn't too good to start with a few years back... So I then saved and bought a decent system with a K90.
After a year and some lurking on GH I thought why not? And I bought a shine 3 and don't regret it at all.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:03:00

DAS
(http://i.imgur.com/5oz2j4Sh.jpg)

Pure
(http://i.imgur.com/seIITLBh.jpg)

Poker
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/10426329416_194f2427b4_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99760972@N03/10426329416/)

3700
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/10236503445_fbbd3d7163_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99760972@N03/10236503445/)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Forsythe on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:10:02

Show Image

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:03:00

DAS
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5oz2j4Sh.jpg)

Pure
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/seIITLBh.jpg)

Poker
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/10426329416_194f2427b4_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99760972@N03/10426329416/)

3700
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/10236503445_fbbd3d7163_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99760972@N03/10236503445/)

You changed from Poker to Numpad?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:22:56

Quote from: Forsythe on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:10:02

You changed from Poker to Numpad?

my bad, just simply added it to my collection :)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Forsythe on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:26:13

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:22:56

Quote from: Forsythe on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:10:02
You changed from Poker to Numpad?

my bad, just simply added it to my collection :)

I was thinking, "What is this evolution?". :p

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:29:17

Quote from: Forsythe on Sat, 09 November 2013, 00:26:13

I was thinking, "What is this evolution?". :p

The thought of just the numpad and mouse on my desk, :))
that'd be quite the challenge to type with...

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:14:55

Quote from: Badwrench on Sat, 19 October 2013, 01:31:25

Kinda random: In my searches for pictures, I came across my original "Fan in a box" from a competition that I hosted on OCN. Good times :thumb:
Show Image
(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/830178/width/600/height/450)

Show Image
(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/830180/width/600/height/450)

Thing had a pair of 120x38mm panaflows to a molex with an on/off switch. Was pretty noisy once fired up as they went full blast wind tunnel style.

why.... do you have two fans in a box :confused:

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:36:50

Leopold TKL w/ MX-Blues -> Filco TKL w/ MX-Browns (okay board, garbage switch) -> G80-1800 MX-Blues -> 87' SSK -> (here is starts to get blurry) KMAC/eDox/chicony (switched to Colemak)

A lot of random stuff I found in junk stores/ eBay/ flea-markets/ bought new/ etc... but finally (last couple years):

a few HHKBs/ various Realforces' -> HHKB 55g -> Type-S & a dental modded HHKB

In the future? Perhaps a Burroughs, Kishsaver, Hall Effect, High-Pro or uTron?

EDIT: added switching layouts.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:39:52

Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:36:50

Leopold TKL w/ MX-Blues -> Filco TKL w/ MX-Browns (okay board, garbage switch) -> G80-1800 MX-Blues -> 87' SSK -> (here is starts to get blurry) KMAC/eDox/chicony

A lot of random stuff I found in junk stores/ eBay/ flea-markets/ bought new/ etc... but finally (last couple years):

a few HHKBs/ various Realforces' -> HHKB 55g -> Type-S & a dental modded HHKB

In the future? Perhaps a Burroughs, Kishsaver, Hall Effect, High-Pro or uTron?

Jwaz how do you compare the type S to the dental band mod?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:46:25

I like both, the dental band mod reduces the key travel a lot so it feels different. It changed my typing style to be more... correct? It's softer and I try to not press hard and sort of 'dance' across the keys. When I'm at home using the Type-S then I'm not bottoming out as harshly because I'm used to the smaller key travel. They're both SUPER quiet.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:59:14

Quote from: jwaz on Mon, 16 December 2013, 11:46:25

I like both, the dental band mod reduces the key travel a lot so it feels different. It changed my typing style to be more... correct? It's softer and I try to not press hard and sort of 'dance' across the keys. When I'm at home using the Type-S then I'm not bottoming out as harshly because I'm used to the smaller key travel. They're both SUPER quiet.

Yeah my dental band mod plus lube 55g HHKB is silent for sure....I didn't use the HHKB enough before to notice the reduced key travel

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 16 December 2013, 12:11:54

Hmn, well if the numpad had an Alt key... you technically could use it for 100% input by typing unicode :)) next, it will be evolution to a binary keyboard, you only need 2 keys suckers.

My evolution...
BTC 5100
(http://www.esis.com.au/Adv3Acc/BTC5100cBlack.jpg)
These were my keyboard of choice for quite awhile, and I had a few of them. Earlier ones were very nice and had individual domes over a proper PCB. Last one I had was a ****ty sheet domes over membrane... so I decided I wanted something of much higher quality and started reading up and decided on MX...

G80-3000LPCEU-2
(http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/Office/images/G80-3000_MX.jpg)
My first encounter with MX, but it was just too damn big and I didn't care for the force of blacks at the time so...

I went on the hunt for a smaller keyboard like it, and found the KBC Poker and this weird place and then...
my obsession with vintage Cherry keycaps and G80s (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38482.0)

But I still love 60% the best.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: daerid on Mon, 16 December 2013, 12:12:25

I don't think there's enough space for me to post my evolution :-\

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Reomero on Mon, 16 December 2013, 18:53:31

Used some run-of-the-mill rubber dome that came with the Dell PC I used to use.

Then when I built my first PC, I bought a QFR w/ Blacks. [c. mid/late 2012]
(http://www.iforce.co.nz/i/pjyddbyr.n5s.jpg)
(That's the actual 'board with some blank WASD caps)

Then I managed to get my hands on a graphite Leopold FC700R w/ Browns. [c. Early 2013]
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/9208313790_958d17d5b1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reomero/9208313790) (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5461/9892766983_e6d6a2465c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reomero/9892766983)

Since I sold my QFR after getting the Leo, for some reason I started to miss linear switches so I got my hands on a Noppoo Mid 87 w/ Reds. [c. mid 2013]
(http://iforce.co.nz/i/xdoaf1xx.kzi.jpg)
(Actual 'board with Miami set)

After that I got curious and decided to try the 60% layout. (Which I now love -- can't see myself using a bigger layout) [Nov' 2013]
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/11332801186_7a14a99f13.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reomero/11332801186)

And after that? Hmm.. maybe I'll take the plunge and try out cupped rubber. Though I found a broken BWU from a local dude for dirt cheap, which I'll be harvesting some Blue switches from.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: epzy on Mon, 23 December 2013, 15:06:49

Saitek Eclipse x5 -> SteelSeries 6g -> SteelSeries 6gv2 -> Steelseries 7g > SteelSeries SHIFT -> Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Elite 2013 x2 > CM Storm Quickfire Rapid x2, CM Storm Quickfire TK x2 and now my current ones; Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013, QFR, Filco Mj2 x2, Ducky YYY, Ducky Mini. Switching between everyone except the Blackwidow... :)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: hasu on Fri, 27 December 2013, 01:39:21

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417Z2353PBL.jpg)
(http://homepage1.nifty.com/y-osumi/parts/keyboard/sun/sun_type4.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DMGPS48RL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
(http://park8.wakwak.com/~kaineko2/keyboard/MITSUBISHI_keyboard_1s.JPG)
(http://home.att.ne.jp/blue/okumura/gallery/minikey.jpg)
(http://akiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/hotline/991225/image/fkb1.jpg)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20050325231149/http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/leaflet/lite_top_l.jpg)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20060208002646/http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/leaflet/images/pro_keytop_a_l.jpg)
This happened 10 years ago and no evolution from then.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Emospence on Wed, 01 January 2014, 21:20:20

Filco Majestouch 2 brown switch -> Rosewill RK-9000 blue switch -> HHKB Pro 2 -> Realforce 87UW 55g x 2

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: SonicRevolution on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:11:57

Hahah! just want to say this thread is amazing! haha!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:24:04

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PDXE5Eb3U1w/UhKziIhmC8I/AAAAAAAAAjE/780y4tYGS68/w1235-h926-no/DSCN0636.JPG)
(http://i.imgur.com/54iAUOu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XAIiGCA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LN47f3l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BlVv8br.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yvzpfaC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wxTn1Ar.jpg)

Soon to be:

(http://i.imgur.com/IuRnNLx.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Happy_Hacking_Keyboard_Professional_2.jpg)

End Game:

(http://i.imgur.com/LmJkNQD.jpg)

Some pics are not mine

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: demik on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:27:43

your end game will be hhkb. you will never be able to go back to peasant cherry.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:28:23

Quote from: demik on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:27:43

your end game will be hhkb. you will never be able to go back to peasant cherry.

I've already typed on enough HHKBs, I don't like it. I prefer my DT-35 more than an HHKB. I'm only getting one because I want hasu's controller to use with it.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: YongJK on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:33:14

Rosewill Rk9000 MX Black
Ducky 9087 G2 Pro
Keycool 87
CMStorm QuickFire Rapid
PLU-ML87
Filco MJ2
KMAC2
Poker 2 (x2)
Duck Mini v2
Hammer Casing
38GT + GON Plate
IKBC F-104

All sold except KMAC 2 and F-104 which I am keeping right now.
A bit hassles to go through the photos. ;D

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Sai on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:36:26

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:24:04

Soon to be:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IuRnNLx.jpg)

what is this board ?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:37:34

고래 aka whale not stopping til I have it for whalebro to sit on.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Sai on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:41:32

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:37:34

고래 aka whale not stopping til I have it for whalebro to sit on.

oh. i have not seen that one before. post pictures when you get it. :thumb:

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: davkol on Wed, 15 January 2014, 11:39:45

keyboards I've owned and used for more than few weeks; won't repost pictures from other threads

2005–2008 some entry-level Genius keyboard, I think I learned to touch type on it
2007–2008 IBM ThinkPad T40
2008–2010? Logitech UltraX and Dell Latitude D series
2012 SteelSeries 6Gv2 (Cherry DS; MX Black)
2012+ Noppoo Choc Mini (original black POM; MX Red)
2013+ TypeMatrix 2030, ErgoDox (PBT DSA; MX Clear)
2014+ Kinesis Advantage (MX Brown)
TBA 2014 ErgoDox (PBT SA; vintage MX Black)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:03:20

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:24:04

Show Image
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PDXE5Eb3U1w/UhKziIhmC8I/AAAAAAAAAjE/780y4tYGS68/w1235-h926-no/DSCN0636.JPG)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/54iAUOu.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/XAIiGCA.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LN47f3l.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BlVv8br.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/yvzpfaC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wxTn1Ar.jpg)

Soon to be:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IuRnNLx.jpg)

Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Happy_Hacking_Keyboard_Professional_2.jpg)

End Game:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LmJkNQD.jpg)

Some pics are not mine

what is the board that above the hhkb?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:30:21

This thread is going to sucks for mobile users.
Ducky Year of the Tiger, then the TG3 in the back
(http://i.imgur.com/xNVVk.jpg)
Poker, and RF 10th AE 55g
(http://i.imgur.com/54K2eVb.jpg)
MX Mini
(http://i.imgur.com/z43Kx.jpg)
Race
(http://i.imgur.com/uic1h.jpg)
Kmac
(http://i.imgur.com/AogK1.jpg)
Kmac Mini
(http://i.imgur.com/KQ5TR.jpg)
Kpad
(http://i.imgur.com/7As6s.jpg)
Kmac 2 and another RF 55G
(http://i.imgur.com/Rxthm1L.jpg)
HHKB
(http://i.imgur.com/Lav5Ayh.jpg)
456 GT
(http://i.imgur.com/4mggo8s.jpg)
LZ MX SE
(http://i.imgur.com/TEN8Jyq.jpg)
Ergodox
(http://i.imgur.com/cWE1jzR.jpg)
Last of All Kmac 1, round 2
(http://i.imgur.com/mm29WJw.jpg)

I need to learn to take pics without CCs

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: fourzeropooh on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:35:02

Quote from: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:30:21

This thread is going to sucks for mobile users.
Ducky Year of the Tiger
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xNVVk.jpg)

Poker, and RF 10th AE 55g
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/54K2eVb.jpg)

MX Mini
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/z43Kx.jpg)

Race
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/uic1h.jpg)

Kmac
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AogK1.jpg)

Kmac Mini
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KQ5TR.jpg)

Kpad
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/7As6s.jpg)

Kmac 2 and another RF 55G
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Rxthm1L.jpg)

HHKB
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Lav5Ayh.jpg)

456 GT
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4mggo8s.jpg)

LZ MX SE
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TEN8Jyq.jpg)

Ergodox
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cWE1jzR.jpg)

Last of All Kmac 1, round 2
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mm29WJw.jpg)

I need to learn to take pics without CCs

It already does :))

Where can I get that KMAC mini?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:37:53

It was from a GB a while back, there are still some floating around classifieds from time to time.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:38:43

Quote

Where can I get that KMAC mini?

K-Mart!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:40:49

I know it's a trick of the lighting, but that green on the RF AE looks completely toxic! :)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:41:20

Quote from: demik on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:38:43

Quote
Where can I get that KMAC mini?

K-Mart!

This....isn't.. wrong.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:44:45

Quote from: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:41:20

Quote from: demik on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:38:43
Quote
Where can I get that KMAC mini?

K-Mart!

This....isn't.. wrong.

ha, i just got it myself!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: neunelfer on Wed, 15 January 2014, 21:36:55

Filco with MX Blacks to HHKB

(http://i.imgur.com/WV3z1Qh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/q4BbcZt.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pzkCjxo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Sztv75G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mq50o5R.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ki0Lb9c.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: vim_commando on Sat, 18 January 2014, 21:19:49

The first keyboard I called my own was an old NMB Right Touch RT101+ that had Alps Sliders. I LOVED this keyboard and only replaced it because I spilled water on it and it killed some keys :(
[attach=1]

Out of sheer desperation I found the least offensive membrane keyboard I could find at a second-hand store, it served me well when I needed something quiet.
[attach=2]

I got an IBM Model M and felt right at home on the mechanical switches. It was a great keyboard, but a bit to loud. I've loaned it to a friend who uses it at his work.
[attach=3]

I wanted to go back to mechanical and picked up this Dell AT101W. It is a good keyboard, but still had a large footprint. This was causing issues with my small keyboard drawer.
[attach=4]

I went for a nice compact Apple Bluetooth keyboard. Perfect size and is one of the best membrane keyboards I've used... but it is Bluetooth. Small things like Batteries, needing to re-pair the device whenever I switch OSes (I dual-boot Win 8 and OS X), missing key strokes (right ctrl, insert), driver requirements for Windows, and the inability to use to select my boot drive on my PC's BIOS quickly soured my opinion of it.
[attach=5]

Finally I recently picked up a Tex Beetle. I LOVE this keyboard. Every key I can think of is available on this 60%, it doesn't make weird compromises on the layout, is completely driver-less on any OS, remembers your custom config settings even when unplugged (like the ctrl/capslock swap), and has a dedicated arrow cluster.
[attach=6]

My only disappointment with my Beetle has been the Cherry Brown switches. I have studied Cherry switches for years and I thought these were going to be the perfect key switches for me. What I have found is that they feel very similar to my old Dell, although quieter. The "tactile" feel is so subtle I barely notice it, the Apple keyboard has a more defined activation point. Mostly I think I let myself get over-hyped about the browns. They are still good, just not the nirvana I was expecting.

I can say I will never buy another 100% keyboard again, I love my Beetle. :thumb:

Thanks for the thread, this was a great idea!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 27 January 2014, 12:52:45

Quote from: ekw808 on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:30:21

Last of All Kmac 1, round 2
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mm29WJw.jpg)

I need to learn to take pics without CCs

The colors on that kmac are gorgeous, like an inky night sky

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:49:42

Start from Razer Blackwidow, pretty sure this is the first mechanical keyboard for a lot of people
(http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/2917/razer-black-widow-2013-gallery-3.png)
(not my picture)

And the next keyboard is Ducky shine 2 78version, bought this board because of the lighting and different switch.
(http://www.gump.in.th/uploaded_files/img/ducky/banner_78.jpg)
(not my picture)

The next one is Filco ninja TKL red switch, still one of my favorite OEM board.
(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_brown_large.jpg)
(not my picture)

The next one is my first Korean keyboard, LZ-F.
(http://i.imgur.com/YaeKcO2.jpg)

The next one is my second Korean keyboard, GON NS-86. Also one of my favorite board.
(http://i.imgur.com/NS6VC8E.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KsFQu10.jpg)

And the last one right now, 456gt. The best keyboard that I have used so far.
(http://i.imgur.com/QqU8isD.jpg)

Future? Who knows :))

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:52:45

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:49:42

Start from Razer Blackwidow, pretty sure this is the first mechanical keyboard for a lot of people
Show Image
(http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/2917/razer-black-widow-2013-gallery-3.png)

(not my picture)

And the next keyboard is Ducky shine 2 78version, bought this board because of the lighting and different switch.
Show Image
(http://www.gump.in.th/uploaded_files/img/ducky/banner_78.jpg)

(not my picture)

The next one is Filco ninja TKL red switch, still one of my favorite OEM board.
Show Image
(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_brown_large.jpg)

(not my picture)

The next one is my first Korean keyboard, LZ-F.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YaeKcO2.jpg)

The next one is my second Korean keyboard, GON NS-86. Also one of my favorite board.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/NS6VC8E.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KsFQu10.jpg)

And the last one right now, 456gt. The best keyboard that I have used so far.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QqU8isD.jpg)

Future? Who knows :))

I've never had a BW. Haven't owned any razer yet either. Can i still get ducky 78?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:55:43

Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:52:45

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 22:49:42
Start from Razer Blackwidow, pretty sure this is the first mechanical keyboard for a lot of people
Show Image
(http://assets.razerzone.com/eeimages/products/2917/razer-black-widow-2013-gallery-3.png)

(not my picture)

And the next keyboard is Ducky shine 2 78version, bought this board because of the lighting and different switch.
Show Image
(http://www.gump.in.th/uploaded_files/img/ducky/banner_78.jpg)

(not my picture)

The next one is Filco ninja TKL red switch, still one of my favorite OEM board.
Show Image
(http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_images/filco_tenkeyless_ninja_brown_large.jpg)

(not my picture)

The next one is my first Korean keyboard, LZ-F.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YaeKcO2.jpg)

The next one is my second Korean keyboard, GON NS-86. Also one of my favorite board.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/NS6VC8E.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KsFQu10.jpg)

And the last one right now, 456gt. The best keyboard that I have used so far.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QqU8isD.jpg)

Future? Who knows :))

I've never had a BW. Haven't owned any razer yet either. Can i still get ducky 78?

:)) why not

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24

I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)
3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)
All white mode
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)
4. IBM Model M
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)
5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)
6. Kishsaver
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)
7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.

(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)
8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)
Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48

Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24

I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.

:)) which one do you think is the best?

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:11:53

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48

Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24
I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.
:)) which one do you think is the best?

It honestly might be the poker 2. I just love the thing and I know I will even more when I get some backlit keycaps and leds for it.

Model M feels like garbage after fake typing on the kishsaver(or any model f I guess) but it's a must to keep I guess. The two QFR's were okay. The face w is without a doubt going to be the nicest keyboard I own so I will really have to see when it's all put together. I am also really looking forward to getting the kishsaver converted, whenever or if ever that happens. The filco in the aluminum case is my daily keyboard for right now, I might replace it with a better aluminum tkl later on, I missed out on a lot of groupbuys because i just started really messing with keyboards recently(I wish I could have gotten an LZ-GH or LZ-S from the original group buys since I believe those are the best designed tkl's as far as the case. No seams on it since the board goes in through the bottom).

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: jonathanyu on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:17:09

Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:11:53

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48
Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24
I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.
:)) which one do you think is the best?
It honestly might be the poker 2. I just love the thing and I know I will even more when I get some backlit keycaps and leds for it.

Model M feels like garbage after fake typing on the kishsaver(or any model f I guess) but it's a must to keep I guess. The two QFR's were okay. The face w is without a doubt going to be the nicest keyboard I own so I will really have to see when it's all put together. I am also really looking forward to getting the kishsaver converted, whenever or if ever that happens. The filco in the aluminum case is my daily keyboard for right now, I might replace it with a better aluminum tkl later on, I missed out on a lot of groupbuys because i just started really messing with keyboards recently(I wish I could have gotten an LZ-GH or LZ-S from the original group buys since I believe those are the best designed tkl's as far as the case. No seams on it since the board goes in through the bottom).

I am on the other hand, I hate poker due to the layout, I just can't get used to 60%. :confused:
I have tried buckling spring, but I don't like the feeling. It gives me a weird feel on my finger :rolleyes: I agreed that the LZ-S/GH have a pretty good design

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:27:22

Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:17:09

Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:11:53
Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48
Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24
I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.
:)) which one do you think is the best?
It honestly might be the poker 2. I just love the thing and I know I will even more when I get some backlit keycaps and leds for it.

Model M feels like garbage after fake typing on the kishsaver(or any model f I guess) but it's a must to keep I guess. The two QFR's were okay. The face w is without a doubt going to be the nicest keyboard I own so I will really have to see when it's all put together. I am also really looking forward to getting the kishsaver converted, whenever or if ever that happens. The filco in the aluminum case is my daily keyboard for right now, I might replace it with a better aluminum tkl later on, I missed out on a lot of groupbuys because i just started really messing with keyboards recently(I wish I could have gotten an LZ-GH or LZ-S from the original group buys since I believe those are the best designed tkl's as far as the case. No seams on it since the board goes in through the bottom).

I am on the other hand, I hate poker due to the layout, I just can't get used to 60%. :confused:
I have tried buckling spring, but I don't like the feeling. It gives me a weird feel on my finger :rolleyes: I agreed that the LZ-S/GH have a pretty good design

I can understand the dislike for 60% keyboards from a lot of people, I don't blame them. Even after a couple months, using the arrow keys on the poker is still a bit difficult. But the f1-12 and everything else is if anything easier since I don't have to move my hands as much. Although I still like 60% more, I am even going to get the 40% board lol

I do agree the model ms feel a bit weird, they are so much more tiring than any other switch I have used. It isn't because they are heavy or anything, they are just somehow tiring. And as I said, now that I have tried capacitive buckling springs, the model m feels even worse.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: Pinder on Fri, 09 May 2014, 18:37:38

Quote from: danielucf on Wed, 30 October 2013, 14:02:00

I started pasting in image links and then it all went to heck in a hand basket so I'll just type it out of frustration.

Original Microsoft split ergo keyboard -> Microsoft split ergo with media keys -> Logitech G15 original -> Steelseries 7G (first mechanical) -> Leopold FC700R -> KBT Pure orange backlit -> KBC Poker -> Some Cherry POS board -> another KBT Pure with oneproduct aluminum case (won /r/mechanicalkeyboards best picture 2012) -> KMAC Mini (first Korean custom) -> then it all gets a bit fuzzy the order because I got a lot around the same time: Cherry 1800, QFR MX Greens, 11900, LZ-GH, MX Mini, ErgoDox, another KBT Pure MX Whites, GON 60%, GON 75%, Realforce 87 45g, another KBT Pure in hammer case. On deck for delivery or in production: LZ-CE, recent FMJ style 2, layered 1800 from LZ.

I try to rotate through everything I still own on a regular basis and change keycap sets so none of them get particularly worn.

Here are some pictures from my imgur:
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Dude were are you getting those steelseries caps?
i need some for my 6gv2!

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: PolaBurrr on Fri, 09 May 2014, 21:28:35

Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:27:22

Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:17:09
Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:11:53
Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48
Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24
I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
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(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
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(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
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(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
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(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.
:)) which one do you think is the best?
It honestly might be the poker 2. I just love the thing and I know I will even more when I get some backlit keycaps and leds for it.

Model M feels like garbage after fake typing on the kishsaver(or any model f I guess) but it's a must to keep I guess. The two QFR's were okay. The face w is without a doubt going to be the nicest keyboard I own so I will really have to see when it's all put together. I am also really looking forward to getting the kishsaver converted, whenever or if ever that happens. The filco in the aluminum case is my daily keyboard for right now, I might replace it with a better aluminum tkl later on, I missed out on a lot of groupbuys because i just started really messing with keyboards recently(I wish I could have gotten an LZ-GH or LZ-S from the original group buys since I believe those are the best designed tkl's as far as the case. No seams on it since the board goes in through the bottom).

I am on the other hand, I hate poker due to the layout, I just can't get used to 60%. :confused:
I have tried buckling spring, but I don't like the feeling. It gives me a weird feel on my finger :rolleyes: I agreed that the LZ-S/GH have a pretty good design
I can understand the dislike for 60% keyboards from a lot of people, I don't blame them. Even after a couple months, using the arrow keys on the poker is still a bit difficult. But the f1-12 and everything else is if anything easier since I don't have to move my hands as much. Although I still like 60% more, I am even going to get the 40% board lol

I do agree the model ms feel a bit weird, they are so much more tiring than any other switch I have used. It isn't because they are heavy or anything, they are just somehow tiring. And as I said, now that I have tried capacitive buckling springs, the model m feels even worse.

out of curiosity, do you find yourself using the legs with your filco in the vortex case? I find that without the legs, the board is a bit too flat, and my fingers are depressing the keys at a slight angle. With the legs, it feels a tad steep. Right now I'm using them with the legs and dealing with the steepness. I am curious about the board angle in other alu boards.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:01:48

Quote from: PolaBurrr on Fri, 09 May 2014, 21:28:35

Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:27:22
Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:17:09
Quote from: HPE1000 on Tue, 28 January 2014, 00:11:53
Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:59:48
Quote from: HPE1000 on Mon, 27 January 2014, 23:16:24
I don't think I have posted in here yet.

First mech keyboard was the razer blackwidow, back at the start of last year. I had it up until the end of august I think. Then this followed. Some of these boards have been sold off, the blackwidow, the two qfrs and I think that is it.

1. Blackwidow MX Blues (no real pics)
2. Quickfire Rapid MX Blues (I blame this keyboard for all of these keyboard purchases in the past 4-5 months)
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/1/13/900x900px-LL-13f034a4_DSC_0653.jpeg)

3. Another Quickfire Rapid MX Blues, this was my modding board. I changed it to stickered 80g mx blues (ghetto greens) and painted a plum crazy and white top for it.
Although I sold the board I think I am going to paint the Cooler Master Topre keyboard this same purple whenever it comes out.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/4/42/900x900px-LL-42700905_DSC_0303.jpeg)

All white mode
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/e5/900x900px-LL-e578e3f9_DSC_0201.jpeg)

4. IBM Model M
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6d/900x900px-LL-6d744b2f_DSC_0099.jpeg)

5. Poker II MX Blacks (if I had to choose one single mx switch to use forever, this might be it, amazing for gaming and typing)
I am going to backlight this when maxkeyboards releases their doubleshot backlit keycaps
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/es9avmQ.jpg)

6. Kishsaver
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/3/36/900x900px-LL-3687c134_DSC_0646.jpeg)

7. Filco MJ2 MX Blues with blue vortex case. I used the classic beige doubleshots on this for awhile but I decided they would look even better on my next keyboard.
More
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c4/900x900px-LL-c4c2334d_DSC_0753-Copy.jpeg)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ppxift5.jpg)

8. Sprits "Face W" in an FMJ design #2 case, with a 4mm thick green plate, green leds, green stickered and lubed 67g mx clears with transparent tops on it with the classic beige doubleshots. The actual board should be here by the end of next month but I decided to put my poker into the aluminum case and put the keycaps on it so see what it would look like. I was not disappointed.
Show Image
(http://cdn.overclock.net/2/21/900x900px-LL-218df550_DSC_1021.jpeg)

Better pictures will be taken once sprits pcb and plate and everything is actually in it.
I don't think I am missing anything, I possibly could be.
:)) which one do you think is the best?
It honestly might be the poker 2. I just love the thing and I know I will even more when I get some backlit keycaps and leds for it.

Model M feels like garbage after fake typing on the kishsaver(or any model f I guess) but it's a must to keep I guess. The two QFR's were okay. The face w is without a doubt going to be the nicest keyboard I own so I will really have to see when it's all put together. I am also really looking forward to getting the kishsaver converted, whenever or if ever that happens. The filco in the aluminum case is my daily keyboard for right now, I might replace it with a better aluminum tkl later on, I missed out on a lot of groupbuys because i just started really messing with keyboards recently(I wish I could have gotten an LZ-GH or LZ-S from the original group buys since I believe those are the best designed tkl's as far as the case. No seams on it since the board goes in through the bottom).

I am on the other hand, I hate poker due to the layout, I just can't get used to 60%. :confused:
I have tried buckling spring, but I don't like the feeling. It gives me a weird feel on my finger :rolleyes: I agreed that the LZ-S/GH have a pretty good design
I can understand the dislike for 60% keyboards from a lot of people, I don't blame them. Even after a couple months, using the arrow keys on the poker is still a bit difficult. But the f1-12 and everything else is if anything easier since I don't have to move my hands as much. Although I still like 60% more, I am even going to get the 40% board lol

I do agree the model ms feel a bit weird, they are so much more tiring than any other switch I have used. It isn't because they are heavy or anything, they are just somehow tiring. And as I said, now that I have tried capacitive buckling springs, the model m feels even worse.

out of curiosity, do you find yourself using the legs with your filco in the vortex case? I find that without the legs, the board is a bit too flat, and my fingers are depressing the keys at a slight angle. With the legs, it feels a tad steep. Right now I'm using them with the legs and dealing with the steepness. I am curious about the board angle in other alu boards.

I prefer it without the legs, no problems using it that way. It is super tall with the legs :P

Funny you brought that up, because I am messing with the case right now. I am filling in the led holes, patching the little gap between the top piece and the bottom, and painting it. I didn't like all of the tooling marks over it, and the gap was annoying. I figured the case was too cheap to warrant reanodizing, but too nice to stop using.

I stripped the case down, hopefully monday or tueday I will break out the JB Weld and start patching it up, and then prime it, paint it and be done. I am going to paint it with graphite colored car wheel paint which should look nice hopefully. I am throwing the DSA dolch keycaps on it as well. I also swapped out the switches for some old black switches and I put 68g springs inside it and I will be lubing them next week as well. Lots of stuff to do on it :-X

(http://i.imgur.com/DfcUGBo.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: PolaBurrr on Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:15:50

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: HPE1000 on Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:40:01

No, it will be able to be opened again lol. There is a little lip on the top half of the case, and all I am going to do is fill it in. Hard to describe I guess, but it will be fully functional.

If I don't like the graphite paint, I will just paint it black.

Title: Re: Post Your Keyboard Evolution!
Post by: PolaBurrr on Sat, 10 May 2014, 14:13:18

Quote from: HPE1000 on Sat, 10 May 2014, 13:40:01

No, it will be able to be opened again lol. There is a little lip on the top half of the case, and all I am going to do is fill it in. Hard to describe I guess, but it will be fully functional.

If I don't like the graphite paint, I will just paint it black.

Oh, you mean the top and half and bottom half are not properly aligned? I found that when screwing in the bottom screws, I push the top half to be aligned, and tighten the screws while holding it there, so when all is done, the top and bottom half are aligned properly, and there is no noticeable lip. But then again, your FaceW board may have accustomed you to higher tolerances than me :p