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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: rondg on Sat, 12 March 2016, 22:10:25
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Hi guys! The breaking of my Razer Blackwidow blue switch keyboard led me here. And boy oh boy, I am glad it broke. It opened my eyes to this wonderful world. Now, I was in search of a replacement keybaord and was considering to buy the Corsair Strafe RGB mx browns, but I do not have the budget to buy one. I searched for other inexpensive alternatives, one click led to another and BAAAM!!! I can build my own keybaord?!? Yes please!!!
I registered so that I can learn stuff from the community. I hope that in time, I will learn enough to contribute to the community.
FYI, I hate my keyboard right now. It's a $5 Japanese layout dome keyboard. I am not Japanese. I hope I can replace this ASAP... :-[
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Hi guys! The breaking of my Razer Blackwidow blue switch keyboard led me here. And boy oh boy, I am glad it broke. It opened my eyes to this wonderful world. Now, I was in search of a replacement keybaord and was considering to buy the Corsair Strafe RGB mx browns, but I do not have the budget to buy one. I searched for other inexpensive alternatives, one click led to another and BAAAM!!! I can build my own keybaord?!? Yes please!!!
I registered so that I can learn stuff from the community. I hope that in time, I will learn enough to contribute to the community.
FYI, I hate my keyboard right now. It's a $5 Japanese layout dome keyboard. I am not Japanese. I hope I can replace this ASAP... :-[
Hey there, welcome :) Which keyboard are you planning to build? What kind of switches were you thinking about installing?
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Thanks!
To be honest, I'm not yet sure. I'm thinking of getting the parts from winkeyless, but I really like GON's keyboards. I am a bit worried though because I read that some orders from 2014 are still not yet fulfilled up to now. I am very curious about the Zealio Switches, but I would like to read some more before jumping the gun.
I would like a 104 ANSI, a TKL and a numpad (just because ;D), but I haven't really thought about what to build first.
Do you have any recommendations? :)
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Good options :thumb:
Filco Majestouch is a solid keyboard. Filco makes a numpad and there is a replacement controller for it to make it fully programmable.
Nothing like a GON or Winkeyless though.
Have you met Topre?
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Have you met Topre?
I have heard about Topre!!! I would like to try one in the future. The Realforce 104UG "High-Profile" looks very appealing, but comes with a high price tag... :-\
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Oh lawd yes :)) But not nearly as expensive as a GON keyboard (http://i.imgur.com/y6VMUR7.gif)
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True dat.. True dat.. :))
But I guess I will also be paying the experience of building a keyboard ;D
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Welcome to Geekhack!
Building a keyboard almost always turns out more expensive than buying one pre-built. You also need a good soldering iron and lots of patience.
Also note that the Corsair Strafe RGB has a non-standard bottom row, so finding replacement keycaps will be slightly more difficult.