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Offline kelvinhall05

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Alps-compatible keyboards/PCBs with 98 keys or less?
« on: Sat, 23 November 2019, 08:37:47 »
I'm wondering if there are any kits or bare PCBs with 98 keys or less that are Alps-compatible. What about complete vintage/modern boards? Thanks!

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Re: Alps-compatible keyboards/PCBs with 98 keys or less?
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 23 November 2019, 10:32:15 »
There have been DIY 60% boards, the Plain60 is still available if you want a standard layout, if you want a weird one the Steezy60 might be the next big thing.

Modern boards there are your contrymen Matias whose switches/boards are Alps compatible.  They had (have?) issues with chattering switches but I haven't heard any in a while...  The Ergo Pro is my favourite off-the-shelf board, no learning curve whatsoever despite the split.  If you don't mind desoldering the odd failed switch definitely an option.
120/100g linear Zealio R1  
GMK Hyperfuse
'Split everything' perfection  
MX Clear
SA Hack'd by Geeks     
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