Author Topic: Do you ever think, my keyboard experience would be better if I had a ___________ (Read 7230 times)

SpAmRaY · « **on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:40:17 »

So I'm loving my modded 87u and 23u BUT what would make it even better is a custom acrylic roof AND detachable cables for both of them, or bluetooth. I honestly think last time I gave up too soon on the 87u because I didn't have a 23U but also because I didn't have a cover for it and my office complex is really dusty so I don't like leaving it out without covering it.

AND what would go better with a 23u and HHKB? A carrying case that would hold both of them.

Do you ever sit around and thing to yourself, I really like this setup but this 'thing' would make it so much better? Or have you given up on a good board for a somewhat 'silly' reason?

Sifo · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:41:14 »

I think my keyboard experience would be better if all my keyboards were pink.

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:53:14 »

my keyboard experience would be better if I had a new set of fingers that weren't so fat and difficult to type with

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:53:43 »

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:41:14

I think my keyboard experience would be better if all my keyboards were pink.

sup sifo, and I knew you were going to say that

rowdy · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:54:28 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had a SSK.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:55:45 »

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:54:28

My keyboard experience would be better if I had a SSK.

no yellow?

mr.squishy · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:55:49 »

My keyboard experience would be better if my M0116 had N key rollover.

JinDesu · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:56:14 »

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:41:14

I think my keyboard experience would be better if all my keyboards were pink.

You stole my thoughts. Give back my thoughts, you thought-stealer.

engicoder · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:59:03 »

I were Haata

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:06:16 »

I wish I hadn't done the "I can't get real artisan caps so I'll buy funny caps from SP" thing, I think I only wasted about $40 but still.

rowdy · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:10:33 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:55:45

Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:54:28
My keyboard experience would be better if I had a SSK.

no yellow?

I have a Ducky ShHne Yellow Edition - can't get much more yellow than that

I also recently received a yellow BS artisan keycap for my full size Model M

Air tree · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:11:11 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had nice 23U and maybe 55g domes.

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:14:16 »

Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:11:11

My keyboard experience would be better if I had nice 23U and maybe 55g domes.

Pull the trigger and buy an 87U to do the swap, it's definitely worth it.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:18:36 »

Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:11:11

My keyboard experience would be better if I had nice 23U and maybe 55g domes.

do it , but take your time, don't rush, enjoy the ride. for what i do the 23u is the perfect complement to a hhkb or 87u.

katushkin · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:43:50 »

If I had a 55g Realforce, a GON and a wrist rest from Noko.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:56:24 »

My keyboard experience would be better if my knuckles didn't constantly feel like someone was drilling a vibrating knife into them. Also more clacks.

Kira · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:56:43 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had good PBT keycaps!!!

byker · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 00:09:20 »

I think my keyboard experience would be better if I could have a tented ergodox with 55g topre switches. I have been really finding myself wanting to try a more ergonomic layout recently, but love my topre too much!

Air tree · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 00:19:36 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:18:36

Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:11:11
My keyboard experience would be better if I had nice 23U and maybe 55g domes.

do it , but take your time, don't rush, enjoy the ride. for what i do the 23u is the perfect complement to a hhkb or 87u.

How do the 55g domes feel in the HHKB versus the stock 45g domes? It's tempting me.

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 01:25:42 »

Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 11 February 2015, 00:19:36

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:18:36
Quote from: Air tree on Tue, 10 February 2015, 23:11:11
My keyboard experience would be better if I had nice 23U and maybe 55g domes.

do it , but take your time, don't rush, enjoy the ride. for what i do the 23u is the perfect complement to a hhkb or 87u.
How do the 55g domes feel in the HHKB versus the stock 45g domes? It's tempting me.

I just did the swap, they feel heavier and more tactile. To me 45g felt a bit mushy and 55g has a bit more snap.

TacticalCoder · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 01:38:25 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:40:17

Do you ever sit around and thing to yourself, I really like this setup but this 'thing' would make it so much better? Or have you given up on a good board for a somewhat 'silly' reason?

My experience would be close to perfection if I had my HHKB Pro JP, but matrix and split and 55g. I hate the layout of the µTron (it's "reverse staggered" or whatever and too many keys everywhere)). I gave up on that perfect split+matrix Topre board because it apparently doesn't exist yet.

TacticalCoder · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 01:39:27 »

Quote from: byker on Wed, 11 February 2015, 00:09:20

I think my keyboard experience would be better if I could have a tented ergodox with 55g topre switches. I have been really finding myself wanting to try a more ergonomic layout recently, but love my topre too much!

I realize I basically wrote what byker said

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:08:46 »

My keyboard experience would be better if there was no such thing as different standard layouts between US and UK English - having to hope an expensive ISO kit which often still doesn't have all the legends tips puts me off buying keycap sets.

baldgye · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:35:02 »

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 10 February 2015, 22:41:14

I think my keyboard experience would be better if all my keyboards were pink.

Difficult to argue with really

But my keyboard experience would be better if I had £20m to spend on keyboards.

Nai_Calus · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:50:42 »

I want a keyboard with fins and chrome like some classic 50's car. That'd make everything better.

What would actually improve my experience is a less godawful desk and a chair that didn't break in a move. Chair stuck at minimum height with a tall old-fashioned writing desk at the moment, it is hateful. (TBH even if the chair worked it'd still be a mess, because of the middle desk drawer I wouldn't be able to use it adjusted up anyway.)

Also I need to get this Kinesis fixed up. Although I really like that nice shiny keyboard.io keyboard. Though right now the kinesis is high enough using it would hurt because of the height.

azhdar · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:55:46 »

Wrist rest, never actually tried.

Bunch of modded caps on hand, I have yet to try a better weighting for my mx blacks. Stock spring is slightly too heavy for me. But it's so much work to mod them.

Moggle kits for my cherry dyesubs, they are just lying in closet

Numpad so I could bring a 60%+numpad at work (hopefully in a month or so).

bueller · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:00:39 »

Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:55:46

Wrist rest, never actually tried.

Numpad so I could bring a 60%+numpad at work (hopefully in a month or so).

Seriously man, give it a shot! I never thought I'd need one until I won a rest in tigersharkdude's competition, now I can't imagine typing without one. Used to get really bad pains in my wrist which I thought was just overuse (code for a living) but the wrist rest cleared that right up.

Oh and I want to get a GHPad made in the next couple of months, always wanted one for my GH60 but the lack of 5x4 numpads was putting me off. Already got my 3D printed case designed, just need to get someone to solder up the pcb!

azhdar · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:07:14 »

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:00:39

Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:55:46
Wrist rest, never actually tried.

Numpad so I could bring a 60%+numpad at work (hopefully in a month or so).

Seriously man, give it a shot! I never thought I'd need one until I won a rest in tigersharkdude's competition, now I can't imagine typing without one. Used to get really bad pains in my wrist which I thought was just overuse (code for a living) but the wrist rest cleared that right up.

Oh and I want to get a GHPad made in the next couple of months, always wanted one for my GH60 but the lack of 5x4 numpads was putting me off. Already got my 3D printed case designed, just need to get someone to solder up the pcb!

Yeah, I'll probably buy a cheap one to try it out one day, not on my priority list.
For numpad, I have 2 Absostudio Numpad on the way, just need to design a case for them. I'll probably do a JD40 alike with swill plate tool + CAD. Gotta remember how to CAD though u_u

rowdy · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:07:48 »

Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:55:46

Wrist rest, never actually tried.

Bunch of modded caps on hand, I have yet to try a better weighting for my mx blacks. Stock spring is slightly too heavy for me. But it's so much work to mod them.

Moggle kits for my cherry dyesubs, they are just lying in closet

Numpad so I could bring a 60%+numpad at work (hopefully in a month or so).

Try a (lightly sanded) offcut of wood about the right height. Or even a tightly folded/rolled tea towel to get the idea of what having something in front of the keyboard would do for you.

Only a short step from there to getting a real wrist rest, if you find you like it!

bueller · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:09:19 »

Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:07:14

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:00:39
Quote from: azhdar on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:55:46
Wrist rest, never actually tried.

Numpad so I could bring a 60%+numpad at work (hopefully in a month or so).

Seriously man, give it a shot! I never thought I'd need one until I won a rest in tigersharkdude's competition, now I can't imagine typing without one. Used to get really bad pains in my wrist which I thought was just overuse (code for a living) but the wrist rest cleared that right up.

Oh and I want to get a GHPad made in the next couple of months, always wanted one for my GH60 but the lack of 5x4 numpads was putting me off. Already got my 3D printed case designed, just need to get someone to solder up the pcb!
Yeah, I'll probably buy a cheap one to try it out one day, not on my priority list.
For numpad, I have 2 Absostudio Numpad on the way, just need to design a case for them. I'll probably do a JD40 alike with swill plate tool + CAD. Gotta remember how to CAD though u_u

Give swill's plate tool a shot, tried it the other day and it looks really good!

GenKaan · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:20:04 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I converted to ANSI because of options

azhdar · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:23:37 »

Quote from: GenKaan on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:20:04

My keyboard experience would be better if I converted to ANSI because of options

That's no the way to go, we need to convert them all to ISO.

bueller · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:30:02 »

Oh one other thing that would have been on this list before Christmas was a custom USB cable. I've spent so much money making my keyboard look awesome and then I was too cheap to spend the money on a custom cable, the one Zeal gave me for secret santa really ties the whole keyboard together! Now I'm not going to be able to build another board without first considering more cables

Big plug for Zeal's work too, the fit and finish on his cables is brilliant.

azhdar · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:39:29 »

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:30:02

Oh one other thing that would have been on this list before Christmas was a custom USB cable. I've spent so much money making my keyboard look awesome and then I was too cheap to spend the money on a custom cable, the one Zeal gave me for secret santa really ties the whole keyboard together! Now I'm not going to be able to build another board without first considering more cables

Big plug for Zeal's work too, the fit and finish on his cables is brilliant.

Yeah for artisan cables, they really are a neat finish for a build when they match the keyset&case.

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 06:43:00 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had never found out about mechanical keyboards.
I mean, mechanical keyboards feel A LOT better than rubberdomes (or at least better than those I used before) and still I find things to complain about. The perfectionism, i. e. THE GLORIOUS HUNT FOR THE PERFECT KEYBOARD, aka the hunt that'll never stop (unless you buy an HHKB Type S according to trustworthy and objective sources on GH) has begun when I first settled for a mechanical keyboard.

When I was using my rubberdome I never thought about improving my typing experience, now I constantly do. It is better now, that is true, but it is not more enjoyable if you keep trying to reach some sort of climax regarding your keyboard.
That said, I love mechanical keyboards. I'm just trying to prevent myself from seeking perfection when there is none and enjoy my already very good typing experience instead.

slip84 · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:06:11 »

So... combo breaker?

I'm pretty happy about my keyboard setup for the most part. I have whittled down to two HHKB (black/white - both silenced with dental bands) and two Poker II boards with Tex cases/PBT caps in Cherry profile. I'm 99% happy with this setup. I use the HHKB for work (home/office) and the Poker II for games and typing. I have a few artisan caps, but don't have a Clack yet, which makes me a bit bummed.

And I would love if the Poker II supported swapping capslock out for control. And had a hub. So, basically, it needs to be more HHKBish. And I wish the HHKB had an aluminum case option. And a PBT space bar. And easy-to-find FN replacements.

Maybe I didn't break a combo. Shame.

bueller · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:14:37 »

The more I read this thread the more I don't think I'll ever be happy. I'm always planning the next build because I always have more GMK sets than boards. It doesn't look good for me with Hyperfuse coming and Ivan planning an RGB on Black mod set

slip84 · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:26:01 »

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:14:37

The more I read this thread the more I don't think I'll ever be happy. I'm always planning the next build because I always have more GMK sets than boards. It doesn't look good for me with Hyperfuse coming and Ivan planning an RGB on Black mod set

Throw one this guy's way? I need some sexy GMK love.

bueller · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:27:11 »

Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:26:01

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:14:37
The more I read this thread the more I don't think I'll ever be happy. I'm always planning the next build because I always have more GMK sets than boards. It doesn't look good for me with Hyperfuse coming and Ivan planning an RGB on Black mod set
Throw one this guy's way? I need some sexy GMK love.

Haha sorry man, I'm taking them to the grave with me!

slip84 · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:36:24 »

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:27:11

Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:26:01
Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:14:37
The more I read this thread the more I don't think I'll ever be happy. I'm always planning the next build because I always have more GMK sets than boards. It doesn't look good for me with Hyperfuse coming and Ivan planning an RGB on Black mod set
Throw one this guy's way? I need some sexy GMK love.

Haha sorry man, I'm taking them to the grave with me!

Mind telling me where you'll be buried? Asking for a friend.

bueller · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:39:15 »

Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:36:24

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:27:11
Quote from: slip84 on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:26:01
Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:14:37
The more I read this thread the more I don't think I'll ever be happy. I'm always planning the next build because I always have more GMK sets than boards. It doesn't look good for me with Hyperfuse coming and Ivan planning an RGB on Black mod set
Throw one this guy's way? I need some sexy GMK love.

Haha sorry man, I'm taking them to the grave with me!

Mind telling me where you'll be buried? Asking for a friend.

Viking funeral hahaha

Jokrik · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 07:42:31 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had more hobby fund to buy more keyboard related stuff
isn't that obvious?

oh I would love a case for my SSK

jdcarpe · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:26:01 »

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:08:46

My keyboard experience would be better if there was no such thing as different standard layouts between US and UK English - having to hope an expensive ISO kit which often still doesn't have all the legends tips puts me off buying keycap sets.

Quote from: GenKaan on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:20:04

My keyboard experience would be better if I converted to ANSI because of options

Such a simple solution. Just switch to US ANSI!

Lastpilot · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:27:20 »

More LEDs.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:27:54 »

My keyboard experience would be better if I had a million dollars.

bueller · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:30:00 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:26:01

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Wed, 11 February 2015, 03:08:46
My keyboard experience would be better if there was no such thing as different standard layouts between US and UK English - having to hope an expensive ISO kit which often still doesn't have all the legends tips puts me off buying keycap sets.

Quote from: GenKaan on Wed, 11 February 2015, 04:20:04
My keyboard experience would be better if I converted to ANSI because of options

Such a simple solution. Just switch to US ANSI!

That's one thing Australia got right when adopting standards, US-ANSI is the cat's pyjamas.

bueller · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:30:44 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:27:54

My keyboard experience would be better if I had a million dollars.

If I ever won the lottery I wouldn't even buy a fancy car - I'd drop 50k on sweet, sweet GMK goodies

jdcarpe · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:31:46 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:27:54

My keyboard experience would be better if I had a million dollars.

"If I had a million dollars
We wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner
But we would eat Kraft Dinner

Of course we would, we'd just eat more
And buy really expensive ketchups with it
That's right, all the fanciest Dijon ketchups"

Lastpilot · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:32:08 »

Quote from: bueller on Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:30:44

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:27:54
My keyboard experience would be better if I had a million dollars.

If I ever won the lottery I wouldn't even buy a fancy car - I'd drop 50k on sweet, sweet GMK goodies

+1. I would be running so many GB's lol. Probably open up a shop with exclusive GMK colorways lol.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 11 February 2015, 08:34:27 »

if I won the lottery, i'd buy Unicomp


120/100g linear Zealio R1 GMK Hyperfuse 'Split everything' perfection	MX Clear SA Hack'd by Geeks EasyAVR mod

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Author Topic: Do you ever think, my keyboard experience would be better if I had a ___________ (Read 7230 times)