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Offline Bhameck

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Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
« on: Tue, 28 December 2021, 00:23:02 »
Hello all, I'm new to the custom keyboard scene and I want to share my current cart on KBD fans before I purchase to make sure that all of my decisions are OK. I would appreciate suggestions, feedback, opinions, etc. Also, should I spend the extra time and money on lubing the Zealios v2s?
Thanks!

Zealios V2 62G x84

KBD75 Brass Plate

KBD75 Hot-Swap PCB w/ foam just in case

KBDFans DYBOOX Pc Screw-In Stabilizers

Tofu84 Keyboard Case

Keycaps from Drop.com: https://drop.com/buy/idobao-dsa-black-sakura-pbt-keycap-set/reviews#reviews


Offline MIGHTY CHICKEN

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Re: Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 28 December 2021, 11:09:35 »
Everything looks mostly fine, if you like the tofu84 ny all means go for it, although I might suggest a barebones q1 instead of it.

Also zealios are expensive switches and somewhat niche, are you sure you would like them? I might recommend something like durock t1s, other durock tactiles, sp star tactiles, or even boba u4ts

Offline granola bar enthusiast

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Re: Building My First Custom Mech Keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 14:55:51 »
there's nothing necessarily wrong with this and it seems like it will come out fine, i would recommend something like a QK65 or Keychron Q1 barebones for a better experience/outcome but overall seems okay. also, i second Mighty Chicken's comment about the switches, Zealio's are super tactile and you maybe might prefer something like some slightly less tactile switches like the Kiwi's or Boba's
« Last Edit: Mon, 02 May 2022, 10:28:08 by granola bar enthusiast »