Do you like full layout keyboards?

[Kaliet]

Here is one I jsut made for myself.
Made of lubed tactile clear switches with 57g custom springs.

The engravings on the bottom was for a client.
However, there was a mistake in the PCB dimension in one hole that I was going to use for a bolt-thru hole, so I kept this housing for months.
But after I decided to use this for myself, I drilled a hole on that PCB and made this thing.

After making many kinds of keyboards on orders,
I came to like all kinds of switches though I mainly like spring presures between 45g to 60g.
And I like most layouts, too.

[rowdy]

That's nicely done - the lighting reflecting off the plate is a nice touch

Although I have found that I prefer TKL keyboards.

[Puddsy]

when it looks like that, i definitely like full layout

[FrostyToast]

Full sized looks jank
But I have to admit, that looks baller

[Lain1911]

I've used full layout all my life. I've been using a TKL and 60% for about 9 months or so and will probably never go back.

[Kaliet]

That's nicely done - the lighting reflecting off the plate is a nice touch

Although I have found that I prefer TKL keyboards.

Thanks. Choosing white LEDs was the best choice I think.
I like TLK, too, but I prefer 70% layout the most.

[Kaliet]

when it looks like that, i definitely like full layout

Haha, you got the point.

[Kaliet]

Full sized looks jank
But I have to admit, that looks baller

I'll take that as a compliment. Thanks.

[Kaliet]

I've used full layout all my life. I've been using a TKL and 60% for about 9 months or so and will probably never go back.

I was the same and I thought I would never go back.
Full layout is not my main layout but sometimes I want to type it.

[Puddsy]

Do you know about the multi-quote function? You can quote a few posts into yours, instead of one quote/post at time.

[Kaliet]

Do you know about the multi-quote function? You can quote a few posts into yours, instead of one quote/post at time.

I see it. I just didn't have the need so far.
Sorry if I messed up by quoting one by one.

[rowdy]

That's nicely done - the lighting reflecting off the plate is a nice touch

Although I have found that I prefer TKL keyboards.

Thanks. Choosing white LEDs was the best choice I think.
I like TLK, too, but I prefer 70% layout the most.

White LEDs are nice - they go with everything

And a few blue and purple (or pink?) for highlighting!

[Kaliet]

That's nicely done - the lighting reflecting off the plate is a nice touch

Although I have found that I prefer TKL keyboards.

Thanks. Choosing white LEDs was the best choice I think.
I like TLK, too, but I prefer 70% layout the most.

White LEDs are nice - they go with everything

And a few blue and purple (or pink?) for highlighting!

Yup, and the one under ESC is multi-color LED.

[rowdy]

That's nicely done - the lighting reflecting off the plate is a nice touch

Although I have found that I prefer TKL keyboards.

Thanks. Choosing white LEDs was the best choice I think.
I like TLK, too, but I prefer 70% layout the most.

White LEDs are nice - they go with everything

And a few blue and purple (or pink?) for highlighting!

Yup, and the one under ESC is multi-color LED.

Oh yeah - it's red in one of the pictures )

I hadn't noticed!

[johndavis33]

I like full sized keyboards, even though I know that makes me kind of an oddity here. Maybe it's just because I have really broad shoulders, but I never really prefer having my mouse closer to my typing area. Even when I use a 60% or TKL board and try to put them close together, I'll naturally move my mouse over farther and farther right, until they're shoulder width or farther. I also use the numbpad quite a bit for my homework, as I'm a physics and math double major. I also do a lot of gaming, and when I game I defiantely find it more comfortable to keep my arms spread farther apart for that.

My ideal keyboard form factor would probably be the same as a model m13, with fn shortcuts like the HHKB. I always miss that arrow diamond on the m13, I swear I'd almost move my wrists if I had it. But yeah, a set up like that seems like the best of both worlds.

[JDorfler]

Sir, that is a beautiful keyboard.  Can someone make something like that that would work with a PS/2 port?

[Kaliet]

I like full sized keyboards, even though I know that makes me kind of an oddity here. Maybe it's just because I have really broad shoulders, but I never really prefer having my mouse closer to my typing area. Even when I use a 60% or TKL board and try to put them close together, I'll naturally move my mouse over farther and farther right, until they're shoulder width or farther. I also use the numbpad quite a bit for my homework, as I'm a physics and math double major. I also do a lot of gaming, and when I game I defiantely find it more comfortable to keep my arms spread farther apart for that.

My ideal keyboard form factor would probably be the same as a model m13, with fn shortcuts like the HHKB. I always miss that arrow diamond on the m13, I swear I'd almost move my wrists if I had it. But yeah, a set up like that seems like the best of both worlds.

A Cherry MX keyboard with that arrow diamond would be great.

[Kaliet]

Sir, that is a beautiful keyboard.  Can someone make something like that that would work with a PS/2 port?

I can make this work as a PS/2 keyboard. Actually, this supports both PS/2 and USB. Good news, huh?

[Evo_Spec]

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

[Kaliet]

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

You want a TKL? I'll post someday.

[Evo_Spec]

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

You want a TKL? I'll post someday.

I'm excited and scare for my wallet lol

[PointyFox]

I prefer TKL because you can use a USB keypad with them and have the option of repositioning it or removing it if needed.  I can't go without arrow keys because too much software uses them.  Full size is still fine though.  I'm wide so I don't have any space issues.

[JDorfler]

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

Why, yes it is, sir.

[Novus]

Can I touch?

[jonathanyu]

I like full layout, if the numpad is on the left side

[Kaliet]

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

You want a TKL? I'll post someday.

I'm excited and scare for my wallet lol

Yes, me, too. When I make some housings.

I prefer TKL because you can use a USB keypad with them and have the option of repositioning it or removing it if needed.  I can't go without arrow keys because too much software uses them.  Full size is still fine though.  I'm wide so I don't have any space issues.

You got one good point using a TKL there.

damn this is nice!
I currently find myself wanted a TKL though.

Why, yes it is, sir.

I'm forced to post a TKL now. Haha.

Can I touch?

Why not?

I like full layout, if the numpad is on the left side

I can make that happen, too.

[jonathanyu]

I like full layout, if the numpad is on the left side

I can make that happen, too.
[/quote]
That awesome!  How about tkl with a split spacebar, if that happen, you are my hero

[Kmynis]

I think they look as good as any other boards, but my desk is only as wide as a TKL+QCK mini.I miss a numpad, when I use ąžerty layout, but I'd rather have a separate numpad now.

[Kaliet]

I like full layout, if the numpad is on the left side

I can make that happen, too.

That awesome!  How about tkl with a split spacebar, if that happen, you are my hero
[/quote]

Thatcan't happen. Sorry.

I think they look as good as any other boards, but my desk is only as wide as a TKL+QCK mini.I miss a numpad, when I use ą�erty layout, but I'd rather have a separate numpad now.

I like a separate numpad, too.
I will post one soon.

[natzim]

I have no use for a numpad, and I have limited desk space so a TKL or a 60% is perfect for me.

[minh278]

I prefer full-size due to the occasional use i have for the numberpad (it really is helpful for g-mod) and an excuse to fill more desk-space with pretty leds. Question: what parts did you use(pcb,case,etc.)?

[arakula]

I can make this work as a PS/2 keyboard. Actually, this supports both PS/2 and USB. Good news, huh?

Could you tell me which controller you're using for that?

Thank you,

  Hermann

[GreenTeaAttack!]

When I'm not in need of desk space, I prefer the full size. The extra distance to the mouse is negligible to me.

But when I am working with documents or a few books, the smaller the board the better!

[Kaliet]

I have no use for a numpad, and I have limited desk space so a TKL or a 60% is perfect for me.

In that case, TKL or 60% can be the best and the only choice.

[Kaliet]

I prefer full-size due to the occasional use i have for the numberpad (it really is helpful for g-mod) and an excuse to fill more desk-space with pretty leds. Question: what parts did you use(pcb,case,etc.)?

My desk is pretty wide so I have no issues using a full layout.

I used Monster Mask's A87-EX PCB and I designed the aluminum housing and assembled myself. That is what I do.
Please take a visit to http://22kbd.com for more keyboards.

[Kaliet]

I can make this work as a PS/2 keyboard. Actually, this supports both PS/2 and USB. Good news, huh?

Could you tell me which controller you're using for that?

Thank you,

  Hermann

The controller used on the PCB is called ps2avrU modified and developped by Monster Mask and it uses a Atmega32au chip.

[Kaliet]

When I'm not in need of desk space, I prefer the full size. The extra distance to the mouse is negligible to me.

But when I am working with documents or a few books, the smaller the board the better!

I can use a full layout in my office because I don't do anything without my keyboard and mouse,
but in my workplace at home, I mainly use 60% or 70% keyboard because I do many things such as making keyboards rather than typing a keyboard.

[arakula]

The controller used on the PCB is called ps2avrU modified and developped by Monster Mask and it uses a Atmega32au chip.

Ah, so no dedicated USB then. I was wondering, since  ATmega32U4 and the like don't seem to provide the capability to switch between USB and PS/2 protocol on the same set of pins.

Thank you!

[Kaliet]

The controller used on the PCB is called ps2avrU modified and developped by Monster Mask and it uses a Atmega32au chip.

Ah, so no dedicated USB then. I was wondering, since  ATmega32U4 and the like don't seem to provide the capability to switch between USB and PS/2 protocol on the same set of pins.

Thank you!

I don't know much about that field. I only do soldering and assembling and I design the housing.
As far as I know, if you plug a USB cable into the connector and connect the cable to a USB socket in your computer, it works as a USB keyboard.
If you put a PS/2 gender at the end of the cable and connect it to the PS/2 socket of your computer, then it works as a PS/2 keyboard.
The board supports both interfaces.