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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: Genrilee on Tue, 12 May 2015, 12:27:31

Title: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: Genrilee on Tue, 12 May 2015, 12:27:31

Hi All,
Just thought I'd start an intro as I'm hoping to post a mini log on my experience modding a Cosair K65.
I originally decided on getting a mechanical keyboard as I was hoping to learn to touch type (or at least improve on my measly 35wpm)and my Microsoft arc keyboard was starting to cause fatigue in my hands. Not really knowing what to go for I decided on the K65 as it was relatively cheap (in mech keyboard terms) and I liked the brushed aluminium look. I've since found that Cherry reds are way too sensitive and exacerbates typos. Cue Geekhack and the joys of modding.

Trial and error and a bag of new switches later I now have a nice tactile, though not perfect keyboard.

Next purchase may well be a HHKB pro 2 because the sound from the keys are just so lush.  :p
I may also have a go at molding a few keycaps just to learn a new skill - although I'm no the most artistic person.

Anyway, happy geekhacking to you all.

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 12 May 2015, 12:31:36

Welcome!

Hhkb is love, hhkb is life :)

Enjoy GH and hopefully you'll find everything you need to help you on your keyboard journey!

Also, very cool avatar :D

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: Genrilee on Wed, 13 May 2015, 05:29:15

Thanks,
The GH forum has been a great resource for my mini project. Looking forward to discover more gems.

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 13 May 2015, 05:56:32

Welcome to Geekhack!

HHKB's are great (typed on my HHKB) :D

The only down side is that there are very few replacement keycap sets for Topre keyboard in general.  Still, at least most artisans make Topre keycaps :)

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 13 May 2015, 08:00:00

Welcome to GH! I like your Lupin avatar. :cool:

I didn't like reds that much either. I prefer heavier switches.  :) have any  )

We're glad to have you here and if you have any question feel free to message any of us.

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: Altis on Tue, 19 May 2015, 21:59:56

I love how every new member is already aware of what a money pit this place and hobby are by the time they join the forum.

Welcome!

Title: Re: Oh Dear. My wallet isn't going to like this!
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 23 May 2015, 22:18:40

Quote from: Altis on Tue, 19 May 2015, 21:59:56

I love how every new member is already aware of what a money pit this place and hobby are by the time they join the forum.

Welcome!

You can research the prices, but until you start buying I don't think anyone truly understands how much money can disappear how quickly!