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Title: An amazing keyboard
Post by: Tactile on Fri, 10 June 2016, 23:22:14: I don't even have the words to describe this. Just take a look...

https://imgur.com/a/CDDdf
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Post by: Rob27shred on Fri, 10 June 2016, 23:52:36: I agree, saw that earlier while browsing reddit & it is a jaw dropper for sure. I bet he could make a killing if he were to make some more & sell them. Although I can see the novelty of having a one of a kind KB like that also.
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Post by: emdude on Fri, 10 June 2016, 23:55:51: It reminds me of those keyboards you'd use at ATMs or kiosks. :p

It sure is an interesting juxtaposition of function and aesthetics, a chiclet mechanical keyboard. :))
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Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:13:04: Wow, the person CNC'd his or her own keycaps that's crazy. The good kind of crazy :eek:
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Post by: klennkellon on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:29:58: It's awesome alright but why did they have to use MX for such a unique board :c
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Post by: appleonama on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:35:07: (http://i.imgur.com/mpaCL1j.jpg)

this image gives me a chub :eek:

almost perfect if it weren't for that layout
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Post by: muon on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:48:41: But why chiclets tho
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Post by: appleonama on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:52:37: Quote from: muon on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:48:41
But why chiclets tho
they're not that bad. As a long time mbp user they are pretty easy to click. Your finger doesn't have to lift back up as much
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Post by: mike52787 on Sat, 11 June 2016, 01:04:07: eww, its mx
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Post by: Erzegovaz on Sat, 11 June 2016, 01:41:20: wowowoow so cool! i dont want imagine the cost of this :eek:
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Post by: kekman on Sat, 11 June 2016, 01:52:29: hopefully it's easy to take apart so they can put in gaterons/zealios later :thumb:
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Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 11 June 2016, 04:13:09: Quote from: muon on Sat, 11 June 2016, 00:48:41
But why chiclets tho
Keys being "island" keys is no big deal. The keys being flat and the profile not contoured is detrimental to accuracy and ergonomics though IMHO.
I would also not have chosen Cherry MX Black... but each his own.
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Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 11 June 2016, 04:29:03: With all the planning involved, I want to say that he went with chiclet keys so that the custom keyboard would blend better in a casual environment. Maybe the decision was based on using the least about of aluminum as possible (he did give himself a lot of room for error)? Who knows
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Post by: rowdy on Sun, 12 June 2016, 01:23:37: Very nicely done!

To make his own keycaps too shows real dedication.
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Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 13 June 2016, 00:43:26: Well look what I just found on Ebay... $390 for a truly unique keyboard :eek:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mechanical-keyboard-walnut-wood-base-aluminum-keycaps-/322146203719?hash=item4b0168f847:g:N10AAOSwLnBXW6n0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mechanical-keyboard-walnut-wood-base-aluminum-keycaps-/322146203719?hash=item4b0168f847:g:N10AAOSwLnBXW6n0)
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Post by: kekman on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:03:17: lmao what

390 isn't too bad a price tbh
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Post by: demik on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:04:07: **** is garbage tho
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Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:05:35: Quote from: demik on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:04:07
**** is garbage tho

Says the guy that thinks Nike SB is garbage :rolleyes:
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Post by: demik on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:07:13: Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:05:35
Quote from: demik on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:04:07
**** is garbage tho

Says the guy that thinks Nike SB is garbage :rolleyes:

bruh, nike just released **** materials. like, im a huge dunk lo fan, trust. but i wouldn't give nike any money for the **** they put out. and they're making lows just really really ugly now. actually they haven't been hot since the black and purple boxes (and that's arguable)
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Post by: 1391406 on Mon, 13 June 2016, 01:22:04: Quote from: Tactile on Fri, 10 June 2016, 23:22:14
I don't even have the words to describe this.

I do. Ugly.
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Post by: Capmerica on Mon, 13 June 2016, 15:36:45: It looks painful to type on.

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Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 13 June 2016, 16:12:37: I wonder if the keys go all the way flush with the case.