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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: izilla on Thu, 21 April 2016, 15:26:15
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I have been reading these forums for awhile and finally became a member.
I like to build my own keyboards and prefer clicky switches in a 60% profile. I have a full 110 for my home office but usually work from bed or the couch with a laptop and a usb 60%. I travel a lot for work so lugging around a 110 is not very practical.
Currently typing on a GH60 rev.C (from techkeys) with gatereon green switches (from a Massdrop) and Signature Plastics Eve keycaps love DSA profile keycaps.
So hello I am currently in the Chicago area but I am usually on the road.
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Welcome izilla, hope you enjoy your stay.
You will find a wealth of information here, and also a lot of wallet draining posts. :)
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I have been reading these forums for awhile and finally became a member.
I like to build my own keyboards and prefer clicky switches in a 60% profile. I have a full 110 for my home office but usually work from bed or the couch with a laptop and a usb 60%. I travel a lot for work so lugging around a 110 is not very practical.
Currently typing on a GH60 rev.C (from techkeys) with gatereon green switches (from a Massdrop) and Signature Plastics Eve keycaps love DSA profile keycaps.
So hello I am currently in the Chicago area but I am usually on the road.
Welcome :) Have you compared those gateron greens with cherry mx green? I'm weighting all options before taking the ergodox plunge :eek:
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You know what I like the extra force necessary for actuation because I have fat fingers and I was always hitting keys next to or close to the ones I was intending so it helps in that regard. I have two keyboards with Cherry Blues are they are still nice but I am liking the better precision of the greens.
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You know what I like the extra force necessary for actuation because I have fat fingers and I was always hitting keys next to or close to the ones I was intending so it helps in that regard. I have two keyboards with Cherry Blues are they are still nice but I am liking the better precision of the greens.
I've tried switch testers for blues and browns but I've only had long term experience with buckling spring keyboards. I never had a problem with BS so I figured a green switch might be awesome :) So I guess the greens make you think a little more about where your hands are on the keyboard? Makes sense to me
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You know what I like the extra force necessary for actuation because I have fat fingers and I was always hitting keys next to or close to the ones I was intending so it helps in that regard. I have two keyboards with Cherry Blues are they are still nice but I am liking the better precision of the greens.
I've tried switch testers for blues and browns but I've only had long term experience with buckling spring keyboards. I never had a problem with BS so I figured a green switch might be awesome :) So I guess the greens make you think a little more about where your hands are on the keyboard? Makes sense to me
Yes I also have a unicomp BS keyboard full-size. I think those keys are even a little more stiff...but I work a lot from the road/bed/couch so I just put one of my 60% on my laptop or lap and that is much easier than a fullsize.
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You know what I like the extra force necessary for actuation because I have fat fingers and I was always hitting keys next to or close to the ones I was intending so it helps in that regard. I have two keyboards with Cherry Blues are they are still nice but I am liking the better precision of the greens.
I've tried switch testers for blues and browns but I've only had long term experience with buckling spring keyboards. I never had a problem with BS so I figured a green switch might be awesome :) So I guess the greens make you think a little more about where your hands are on the keyboard? Makes sense to me
Yes I also have a unicomp BS keyboard full-size. I think those keys are even a little more stiff...but I work a lot from the road/bed/couch so I just put one of my 60% on my laptop or lap and that is much easier than a fullsize.
I've used various Model M 104 key keyboards, and one Model F 122 key. I can safely say that a 122 key keyboard is not the right size to use with a laptop :))
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You know what I like the extra force necessary for actuation because I have fat fingers and I was always hitting keys next to or close to the ones I was intending so it helps in that regard. I have two keyboards with Cherry Blues are they are still nice but I am liking the better precision of the greens.
I've tried switch testers for blues and browns but I've only had long term experience with buckling spring keyboards. I never had a problem with BS so I figured a green switch might be awesome :) So I guess the greens make you think a little more about where your hands are on the keyboard? Makes sense to me
Yes I also have a unicomp BS keyboard full-size. I think those keys are even a little more stiff...but I work a lot from the road/bed/couch so I just put one of my 60% on my laptop or lap and that is much easier than a fullsize.
I've used various Model M 104 key keyboards, and one Model F 122 key. I can safely say that a 122 key keyboard is not the right size to use with a laptop :))
So true but there is something comforting with having 24 function keys....
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Welcome to Geekhack!
With your liking smaller keyboards and heavier switches, sounds like an SSK would be great!
Or even a Kishsaver ;)
Do you find that you bottom out on the greens much? I bottom out all the time :p
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Welcome to Geekhack!
With your liking smaller keyboards and heavier switches, sounds like an SSK would be great!
Or even a Kishsaver ;)
Do you find that you bottom out on the greens much? I bottom out all the time :p
I do bottom out I just bought a bunch of springs from https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-cherry-mx-springs (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-cherry-mx-springs) so I will be trying a bunch of different possibilities.
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Welcome to Geekhack!
With your liking smaller keyboards and heavier switches, sounds like an SSK would be great!
Or even a Kishsaver ;)
Do you find that you bottom out on the greens much? I bottom out all the time :p
I do bottom out I just bought a bunch of springs from https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-cherry-mx-springs (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/custom-cherry-mx-springs) so I will be trying a bunch of different possibilities.
Nothing wrong with bottoming out ;)
That's a lot of springs. You'll need a switch opening tool (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=74861.0) to make swapping them around easier.
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:O another chicagoean!
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We have a lot of members in your area. Keycon is also planned to take place in Chicago again this year. You should check it out, and meet some of the members if you are able to. Lots of great people here on GH.
Be sure to read over the site TOS (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39249.0)when you get a chance.
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Be sure to read over the site TOS (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39249.0)when you get a chance.
Spoken like a true mod :p
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We have a lot of members in your area. Keycon is also planned to take place in Chicago again this year. You should check it out, and meet some of the members if you are able to. Lots of great people here on GH.
Be sure to read over the site TOS (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39249.0)when you get a chance.
I will check it out if I am not travelling for work (usually am) but I will try my hardest.
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How is Chicago doing?
It has been three years since I finished my school in UoI. Really miss The Bean, Navy Pier, and all of its museum
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How is Chicago doing?
It has been three years since I finished my school in UoI. Really miss The Bean, Navy Pier, and all of its museum
Probably not much changed but I have only been here for 4 years...so it seems the same to me. I have been to the Bean a couple times and the museums are always fun. Navy Pier is undergoing some new face lifts like new Ferris Wheel and they are adding some apartments to it.