I posted this in the main keyboard forums, but I'm realizing this might be a more appropriate place to have it:
So, I've decided that the route that I want to take is to build my own keyboard. I have a ducky shine v1 (blues) that I got a few years ago, which I adore as my first foray into the world of Mech boards, but I've grown.
Here are the things I'm trying to figure out before I get down to business:
Size:
I want a 60% board, ANSI layout. All there is to it!
Programmability:
I'm looking for something that I can reprogram as my needs see fit. I've never dealt with hardware programming, but I am a programmer by trade, so I'm not too worried. Figuring out which teensy/controller to use is what's kind of scaring me.
I think I've read that most people use the Teensy++, but would there be any issue with me going for the 3.1? Cheaper and newer.
Plate:
I want me a plate. I like the sturdiness and rigidity accompanied by a plate, though I understand it ~will~ restrict my access to the switches if I feel like replacing them. It'll require desoldering, etc. etc.
Case:
I got no idea what to look for in terms of a case. Just gonna save time and leave it at that, if anyone has basic recommendations, I'd appreciate it.
Switches:
The blues, while fun, are too light and much too loud. I love tactility, it gives me that tingly feeling like when Mr. Nelson from next door used to babysit me.
I've been thinking about Cherry MX whites--heavier than blues/as heavy as greens, tactile, and supposedly softer. Can anyone confirm how much softer they are (in volume) to blues/greens?
Cherry MX tactile grey. Heavy, tactile, supposedly soft. Thoughts?
Cherry MX clears--they're as light as blues, but they get a LOT heavier supposedly after they actuate. An interesting idea.
Cherry MX clicky grey. These appear to be extremely heavy--is this just idiotic to use for a keyboard outside of just a spacebar? Also, if they're as noisy as the others, I won't waste my time.
Keycaps
To be honest, these aren't hard to find, but as someone who has never had PBT keycaps, should I make the jump? Or ABS doubleshots? Or what?
I appreciate any help I can get, or if there is anything I'm missing. I'm a simple man who just wants a keyboard to call my very own