Trying to find the best/sexiest keyboard. $$$ is of no conern

[paobit]

No worries lol. I am taking notes as this is a learning lesson for me

[SSIPAK]

I would say for LEDs, maybe find a keyset you like first. Have a look on all the keycap sites and look around, then base your LED colour scheme off that (but maybe give yourself a bit of leeway, so don't go exactly on pat with colours)

So much this.  In my experience, it's fun to have some crazy LED combos and colors but that might not work when you switch keysets and it gets way too crazy-looking imo.  Matching everything together is 

On that note, what do you guys think is a good LED backlight for GMK dolch + GMK red escape? I was thinking either white or red (perhaps all white except red on the backspace? or red alphas and white mods), but I want some more opinions.

Hopefully this isn't derailing the thread too much - OP take notes

I would go full white with Dolch but that's just me.

[Sent]

On that note, what do you guys think is a good LED backlight for GMK dolch + GMK red escape? I was thinking either white or red (perhaps all white except red on the backspace? or red alphas and white mods), but I want some more opinions.

I always liked purple.

[gameaholic]

Photeq's Phantom comes pretty damn near close to my ideal keyboard.  Titanium color, Cherry mx, 7bit layout, stepped capslock, and winkeyless.  The only thing I don't like about it is the side profile.  I'd prefer something without an angle like a KMAC. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/115722906@N08/sets/72157640605854324/







I'd also want full PBT and/or GMK ABS two-tone black on beige keycaps. 

A full titanium keycap set would be ridiculously expensive too.  Could someone please calculate?

[dustinhxc]

he said sexiest keyboard!
All i can see its you are all showing ugly keyboards

sexiest keyboard: Code Keyboard

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Cutest keyboard: Ducky Mini ISO

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Can anybody link me to a place I can get my hands on a Ducky Mini ISO? 

What I am really looking for is a layout similar to the HHKB with the Backspace/Delete Key right above the Enter/Return key... and this Ducky Mini ISO has a nice big key there!  I'd like to try it out and have a 60% (or smaller) Cherry MX board (I have my HHKB x 2 but need something to tweak... not much more I can do w/ my HHKB....)

They don't make them anymore. Someone has one in classifieds though!

The v2 ducky mini is coming out but it has a huge case and left side usb.

I have purple leds on my ducky mini and GON! I agree choose based on what keyset(s) you plan to use.

I saw a fc660c and HHKB in classifieds. Hard to find a HHKB under $200 though.

[JPG]

last question..In case i wanted to change the led colors of the gon maybe sometime in the possible future would it be possible to do so? would it be an easy disassemble and replacement of the led lights?

I can't seem to choose what colors I'd want so im just going for white for now.

Not an easy disassemble/reassemble. Theoretically easy, but I personally find desoldering LEDs to be pretty annoying and difficult.

I'm sure there are many members who would be willing to swap it out for a fee though.

Also, the in switch LEDs are easier to solder/desolder I think because they are through hole, rather than SMD (which is what the side LEDs are).

...fack

In-switch LEDs you can get SIP sockets put in the switches and very easily change out the LEDs for different colour ones (without soldering).

see here:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51792.0

1: Model F Space-Unsaver (but mostly impossible to find)

I only have two Very hard to find more: beam springs are much more common! Even 4704's seem to be more available, what with the recent 4704-300 that showed up on eBay NIB.

One reason it's awesome is the 4 keys arround the arrowcluster have pads underneath, so you can easily change to a more "modern" arrow layout.
see here:
http://imgur.com/a/W3Hci

So you have a space unsaver and you modified it to add more keys around the arrow cluster!!! 


I would not have dared modifiy such a rare and perfect keyboard, but to each our desires!

[pbtforever]

Get a Fico and be happy.  Spend the money on a ClickClack.

That will be enough of a challenge right there.

[Oobly]

Get a Fico and be happy.  Spend the money on a ClickClack.

That will be enough of a challenge right there.

I have used a keyboard with aluminium case, so a Filco feels too light and flimsy now.

[minho]

Get a Fico and be happy.  Spend the money on a ClickClack.

That will be enough of a challenge right there.

I have used a keyboard with aluminium case, so a Filco feels too light and flimsy now.

Or you could put the Filco in an aluminum case!

[paobit]

Hey guys I was thinking of going purple side leds with blue in switch leds on my GON  nerd 60. I was thinking of a silver housing but if you guys have better color schemes let me know please.

Or I was thinking white in switch leds then just add these plastic caps (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/led-color-change) to change color? Do any of you guys use these?

[cmadrid]

Maybe go with pruple in-switch LEDs and clear switch tops

http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/clear-mx-switch-cover

[fohat.digs]

4: If you don't get a model F you better remove the word *best* from your criteria

[minho]

Hey guys I was thinking of going purple side leds with blue in switch leds on my GON  nerd 60. I was thinking of a silver housing but if you guys have better color schemes let me know please.

Or I was thinking white in switch leds then just add these plastic caps (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/led-color-change) to change color? Do any of you guys use these?

Do you have a keycap set in mind you want to put on your nerd 60? I don't use them because they seem like a pain to keep on, and would dim the LEDs (that may be your desired effect though).

[dorkvader]

I only have two Very hard to find more: beam springs are much more common! Even 4704's seem to be more available, what with the recent 4704-300 that showed up on eBay NIB.

One reason it's awesome is the 4 keys arround the arrowcluster have pads underneath, so you can easily change to a more "modern" arrow layout.
see here:
http://imgur.com/a/W3Hci

So you have a space unsaver and you modified it to add more keys around the arrow cluster!!! 


I would not have dared modifiy such a rare and perfect keyboard, but to each our desires!

That's not mine, though I will indeed be modifying them later.

[paobit]

Hey guys I was thinking of going purple side leds with blue in switch leds on my GON  nerd 60. I was thinking of a silver housing but if you guys have better color schemes let me know please.

Or I was thinking white in switch leds then just add these plastic caps (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/led-color-change) to change color? Do any of you guys use these?

Do you have a keycap set in mind you want to put on your nerd 60? I don't use them because they seem like a pain to keep on, and would dim the LEDs (that may be your desired effect though).

OMGoodness These don't come with keycaps lol.. I forget to read sometimes. Will any mx cherry keycaps work?

[paobit]

And also is the green housing color for the nerd 60 a light green like this pictured? Been looking around the forums to see how the colors are

[Oobly]

Get a Fico and be happy.  Spend the money on a ClickClack.

That will be enough of a challenge right there.

I have used a keyboard with aluminium case, so a Filco feels too light and flimsy now.

Or you could put the Filco in an aluminum case!

That would be nice, but Costar stabs are not for me.

Back on topic, I would go for White LED's to backlight GMK Dolch. It's what I'll be using when my set arrives 

It looks nice with any set on, really, so if you ever find another great set of keycaps that catches your fancy (such as perhaps the Retro set in SA profile with sculptured rows which Matt3o is teasing us with) it'll still look great.

[JaccoW]

http://kbd4u.cafe24.com
Keyboard LAB

[dustinhxc]

And also is the green housing color for the nerd 60 a light green like this pictured? Been looking around the forums to see how the colors are

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Damn that is sexy! PM GON and ask him.

[JaccoW]

http://kbd4u.cafe24.com
Keyboard LAB

What the hell, I never posted this?

[paobit]

And also is the green housing color for the nerd 60 a light green like this pictured? Been looking around the forums to see how the colors are

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Damn that is sexy! PM GON and ask him.

lol fu** it.. I'm just gonna put in the order..either way I'm sure it's the same. If it's not, be it darker...It'll still look good. I just want the keyboard ASAP!! lmao

BTW here's my color scheme for the keyboard =) =) It's one of the shoes I own.

[dustinhxc]

And also is the green housing color for the nerd 60 a light green like this pictured? Been looking around the forums to see how the colors are

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Damn that is sexy! PM GON and ask him.

lol fu** it.. I'm just gonna put in the order..either way I'm sure it's the same. If it's not, be it darker...It'll still look good. I just want the keyboard ASAP!! lmao

BTW here's my color scheme for the keyboard =) =) It's one of the shoes I own.

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Those are some sick high tops dude. Love me some good Nike Kicks.. Awesome choice man. Green case with miami? Congrats!

[paobit]

sorry noob question. What is miami?

[dustinhxc]

sorry noob question. What is miami?

  Keyset!

[Novus]

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

[paobit]

ooohhhh...I was thinking more of "Tiffany's" turquoise blue with red, yellow, and black key caps. Also I want to put brown but are there any leather looking keycaps that are good quality? Not the tan leather brown but more of the brown on the nike undefeated which is like a really dark brown.

[dustinhxc]

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

The shoes dude.. Add some keys from the coffee keyset too.

[paobit]

hmm I'm thinking since I want different colors..i'll be spending about $100 on keycaps =X

My god

[dustinhxc]

hmm I'm thinking since I want different colors..i'll be spending about $100 on keycaps =X

My god

Over $100 a set my friend. Also don't get into artisan key caps. Then it becomes over $100 a key cap lol.

Ps: I'm not sure why they named that keyset Miami

[Novus]

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

The shoes dude.. Add some keys from the coffee keyset too.

hmm I'm thinking since I want different colors..i'll be spending about $100 on keycaps =X

My god

Over $100 a set my friend. Also don't get into artisan key caps. Then it becomes over $100 a key cap lol.

Ps: I'm not sure why they named that keyset Miami

what.

[dustinhxc]

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

The shoes dude.. Add some keys from the coffee keyset too.

hmm I'm thinking since I want different colors..i'll be spending about $100 on keycaps =X

My god

Over $100 a set my friend. Also don't get into artisan key caps. Then it becomes over $100 a key cap lol.

Ps: I'm not sure why they named that keyset Miami

what.

Haha I thought you were asking why I chose Miami for him. I then said because of the shoes he posted. Then I realized you meant why is pink and blue Miami and I said I'm not sure.

[paobit]

looks like they're sold out on the miami set =0

[JaccoW]

There is talk of a GMK Miami set in the near future

[Oobly]

http://kbd4u.cafe24.com
Keyboard LAB

What the hell, I never posted this?

Ask a mod to look into it... We don't want this kind of junk happening on GH.

If you want top of the line keycaps, only thick dyesub or doubleshots will do. The GMK sets are doubleshot ABS and very nice, most thick PBT sets are dyesub. Doubleshot sets in DCS profile (similar to Cherry profile) from Signature Plastics (SP, they are the same ones sold by PimpMyKeyboard) are quite nice, but not up to GMK quality (they're thinner, lighter and don't have the crossbracing. Also the bottom row profile has a steeper angle). The DSA sets are a bit thicker and hence a little better, but the best sets from SP are SA profile. Nice thick doubleshots with a tall "vintage" profile.

Unfortunately great keycaps don't come cheap, but I definitely think they're worth it as they make even a poor keyboard feel good and a good one feel great!

[paobit]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

[minho]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

Yup, just gotta push them on.

[Grim Fandango]

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

I do not know where it originated, but by now because of many things. For me, (growing up in the Netherlands) those colors are representative of Miami mostly because of

Not just the logo, but also the colors of the suits they wore in that show.

And many other things that have to do with Miami that are done in pink and blue.

I think it has to do with the colors of the lights on the Miami boulevard, the color of the sunset and the water over there, the color of flamingo's, and 80's fashion somehow.
For example:

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[paobit]

AWESOME!

[Findecanor]

There is the famous Art Deco Historic District fronting Miami Beach where many Art Deco-style houses have bright colours, some of the most notable being in various hues of pink and cyan.
The Miami Vice logo is obviously a reference to that district, both by using those colours and by using that Art Deco font.

[paobit]

There is the famous Art Deco Historic District fronting Miami Beach where many Art Deco-style houses have bright colours, some of the most notable being in various hues of pink and cyan.
The Miami Vice logo is obviously a reference to that district, both by using those colours and by using that Art Deco font.

can you please provide a link!

[dustinhxc]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

SWEEET! Congrats dude!!!!!! Yep just push them on.  To make them quieter you can put orings inside the keycap bottoms.

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

I do not know where it originated, but by now because of many things. For me, (growing up in the Netherlands) those colors are representative of Miami mostly because of

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Not just the logo, but also the colors of the suits they wore in that show.

Oh yeah that show!

[katushkin]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

Well, you got 2 months plus shipping time to find a good set, maybe the new Miami set will come out by then

Whenever I think of the Miami keyset, GTA Vice City always comes to mind.

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[paobit]

hehe I emailed techkeys and they said it'll become available in a few weeks time. I was looking at the retro set and wondering if the tsangan keys work on my nerd 60? I just need a few browns and those are the buttons I need

[dustinhxc]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

Well, you got 2 months plus shipping time to find a good set, maybe the new Miami set will come out by then

Whenever I think of the Miami keyset, GTA Vice City always comes to mind.

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YES best game ever! :p

[katushkin]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

Well, you got 2 months plus shipping time to find a good set, maybe the new Miami set will come out by then

Whenever I think of the Miami keyset, GTA Vice City always comes to mind.

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YES best game ever! :p

I hope the next one is based there.

[Lu_e]

Just paid for my order! Now time to look for some keycaps. So when I get the keycaps it's a simple just plug them on the keyboard right? I got the nerd 60 with tuning and assembly.

SWEEET! Congrats dude!!!!!! Yep just push them on.  To make them quieter you can put orings inside the keycap bottoms.

Wait ... why are these colors representative of Miami?

I do not know where it originated, but by now because of many things. For me, (growing up in the Netherlands) those colors are representative of Miami mostly because of

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Not just the logo, but also the colors of the suits they wore in that show.

Oh yeah that show!

Miami Beach = those colors literally. These are all from googling "miami"



- http://floridavipliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/miami.jpg
- http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/03/9b/2f/db/miami-beach.jpg
- http://pelicantravel.us/published/publicdata/PELICAN6TOURS/attachments/SC/products_pictures/MiamiBeach_ROW1356107223_20100323_enl.jpg
- http://nbcprosoccertalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/miami-city.jpg

[dustinhxc]

Hey just so you know there is a CC&G set here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56924.0 Would go perfect with your green case! 

[paobit]

Hey just so you know there is a CC&G set here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56924.0 Would go perfect with your green case! 

Thanks man I'm gonna me PMing him about it lol. Good find!

[paobit]

BTW are there any keycaps where the WASD buttons are pink? I like the pink from the miami set and don't think  they have the WASD buttons pink.

[dustinhxc]

BTW are there any keycaps where the WASD buttons are pink? I like the pink from the miami set and don't think  they have the WASD buttons pink.

Valentines set maybe? Look up the valentine set. There was 2 runs of it I think. (Group buys)
Cool you're welcome!