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Offline GrompyGoat

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Hello from Western MA
« on: Mon, 24 June 2024, 14:06:11 »
I've only been actively chasing the mechanical dragon for a couple of years but I'm glad to find a community of enthusiasts to discuss the journey.

My personal bias is for clicky switches and PBT keycaps.

Currently using an NCR-80 with Zeal Clickiez (75g). I have a set of DCS caps on it but I don't love the feeling, so I'm waiting on an order of Osume red pandas to see how those feel. Previously I had an MT3 set which I sort of regret getting rid of.

Offline Rhienfo

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Re: Hello from Western MA
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 25 June 2024, 09:50:37 »
Welcome to geekhack :)

NCR80 is a good pick,  that is pretty cool budget board. Clickiez are pretty nice as well (even if I think they are way to expensive).
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