Is there a mechanical version of the Cherry G81-1800?

[fishcola]

Hi! The title says it all... I really like the layout of the 1800 that also has a US-layout enter key? I assume a mechanical version exists, but perhaps I'm wrong and that's why there are custom pcbs made by the community...

[hwood34]

yep, the G80-1800.

[fishcola]

sorry, I just edited my post. There are mechanical versions with US enter key? where would i find one?

[hwood34]

sorry, I just edited my post. There are mechanical versions with US enter key? where would i find one?

Here is a page about Cherry article codes. They designate certain codes for things like layout and switch type. You could always throw up a classifieds on here or DT which is much bigger on vintage stuff. Ebay is also a good place to check (ebay.de is your best bet)

[fishcola]

thanks for the links, I definitely have a better idea of what to look for now!

[JaccoW]

As Hwood34 said; the G80-1800.

There was a GB for a modern version with the TX1800 aluminum cased Korean Kustom.
Another one which is coming up soon is the LK-1800fe.

Prepare your wallet as they say.

The Raptor Gaming K1 did come in an ANSI (the US-layout) version but most of those are extremely rare because they have been picked up by collectors in the US or Asia.

[fishcola]

oh mannn you shouldn't have shown me that lk 1800... that is textbook-definition of wallet murder

I don't know if I'm worthy of a custom kb like that yet. I'm interested in a g80 1800 mostly because I want to try swapping switches on a traditional cherry kb without worrying about caps hitting leds etc(switched from BS to CODE w/greens... don't like blues n browns). I want to experiment with switches more (specifically mx clears and tactile greys)  before I commit to a setup to bling out; thanks for the info tho!