Hi all,
I have a problem... Whenever I see something really bada$$ that interests me (Doesn't matter what *it* is) I turn into a knowledge fiend and dive head first into the deepest darkest pit of said interest. My wife and anyone else who has known me for long enough calls it the borderline OCD phase. Also, I've found myself to be somewhat of a collector of rare or otherwise hard to obtain items. The more rare the item and/or the harder said item is to obtain the more I seem to want/covet it. For example, I quit smoking this past year with the help of e-cigs. I spent a week vaping a device one of my good friends suggested even though I knew before I even started that a mech mod was what I really wanted. 1 week later, suggested item on desk, mech mod in hand. Yea, I'm pretty self sufficient in that area now as I make my own juice, build my own coils, etc... Everything short of owning a 5-axis CNC machine where I could really have some fun. That's just the latest example I can give. The list goes on and on.
Lately it seems as if time is playing catch up with me as my hands/fingers feel sore more frequently now. I guess I can attribute that to constantly smashing my fingers into POS rubber dome keys for the past 20 years. Well, I'm tired of it so I'm changing it up a bit.
There is just one problem... "Which mech keyboard should I get?"
haha, just kiddin.
So after doing a little bit of research I've determined the following:
#1) Every single KMAC ( and other sweet boards too ) I see is just another reminder that my keyboard sucks.
#2) I really like the idea of a converting over to use a 60%.
( The Poker II (KBC Pure) seems like the honda civic of mech keyboards in that it is really easy to customize it over time and has a large selection of compatible keycaps that will fit it. )
#3) I tried out a Ducky DK2018SZ for about 4 hours last night. ( mx brown switches ). I think I need something more... Clears seem to be that nice in between, but Greens could also be the answer? Honestly, this is where I find myself right now as you can't exactly drive down the street and test out various switches and the tester seems useless except for the audible feedback it would provide you with. I care less what DBs it makes and more what it feels like.
#n) There is apparently a cult of people who covet special/novelty keycaps such as the "Click Clack", "BroCaps", and probably others that have yet to be discovered. I guess this is ultimately the stage where most people like me would end up. Trying to find the nth key to complete my set so it doesn't look all janky.
#n+1) Building my own board does not seem hard, but rather just plain tedious. Especially one that has LEDs. Apparently, it is also more expensive than just buying a board from GON.
Questions:
1.) LeupoldFC660 - The keycaps are not standard right and so customizing will be limited?
2.) If you could go back in time before and put yourself in my shoes what would you get and why?
3.) Any idea where I can find a Poker2 w/ clears?
Just one of many amazing boards that has ultimately brought me to you all. Looking forward to learning some new stuff, enhancing my typing experience, and interacting with you all.
