Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place to ask for help, if not please move!
My Plan: Since I love to tinker with my computer, I decided to build a new keyboard instead of buying a prebuilt one, but after extensive research I still have some questions:
1. I found two 75% kits: the
KBD75v2 and the
Mechboards 75% Kit. Do you have experience with these and can tell me
which one is better?
2. Is it possible to make the PCB
hot swappable, in case I dont like the switches I put in? I saw others using the HOLTITES 8134 but some people also said, the fit depends on the size of the holes in the PCB. so I'm not sure if it would fit on either of the two PCBs.
3.
"Best" linear switches? I know this is mostly personal preference, I saw the Taelios v2, Gateron Yellows and Kailh Box Black being recommended. The main use will be gaming, maybe you can help me decide or have even more alternatives?
![Grin ;D](https://cdn.geekhack.org/Smileys/solosmileys/grin.gif)
I plan to lube the switches with Tribosys 3402, good choice?
4.
Good place to buy keycaps in EU? So far I found candykeys and mykeyboard. Im looking for good price/performance caps, but to be honest I'm not sure what I have to look out for (I understood there are different methods how the text is printed onto them, but which one is the best/most cost effective?).
Edit: I plan to use the ISO Layout, dont know if that changes anything.
I hope these beginner questions dont bore you, I appreciate any help!
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Best regards,
Pascal