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Offline dunsparth

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any 65% left side macro?
« on: Mon, 11 September 2023, 16:58:18 »
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section of the forum i am still new but was wondering if there is.
any 65% left side macro keyboards out there that are available to order and under 300$
I seen the keychron q65 but the barebones version is not in stock and id rather not buy a complete kit.

Offline Rhienfo

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Re: any 65% left side macro?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 September 2023, 18:26:24 »
I found a few, but no alu ones in your price range.

https://keeb.io/products/convolution-65xt-keyboard - stacked acryllic

https://keeb.io/products/cepstrum-choc-low-profile-65-65xt-split-staggered-keyboard - low profile and split + stack acryllic (You might find this with mx switches)

In terms of alu ones found this one - https://viktus.design/products/styrka but way way wayy outside your budget.

Maybe wait for the q65 barebones to come back in stock. Maybe try and find a good one in your budget on mechmarket (just be safe when dealing with aftermarket platforms) good luck with finding one if these aren't what you are looking for.
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Offline dunsparth

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Re: any 65% left side macro?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 15 September 2023, 22:05:39 »
I found a few, but no alu ones in your price range.

https://keeb.io/products/convolution-65xt-keyboard - stacked acryllic

https://keeb.io/products/cepstrum-choc-low-profile-65-65xt-split-staggered-keyboard - low profile and split + stack acryllic (You might find this with mx switches)

In terms of alu ones found this one - https://viktus.design/products/styrka but way way wayy outside your budget.

Maybe wait for the q65 barebones to come back in stock. Maybe try and find a good one in your budget on mechmarket (just be safe when dealing with aftermarket platforms) good luck with finding one if these aren't what you are looking for.

i was able to find a second hand sunsetter r2 and purchased it and built it very happy with this board  :D