Entering the Clack kingdom

[reallifetim]

Hey guys new GH user here. I'm loving all the information on this forum and it feels like ages since I've joined a forum!

I am on /r/mechanicalkeyboards quite a bit lately under the same username.

So far my mech addiction started with a Posideon by TT with Gateron blues, my next purchase was a KBParadise V60 with Cherry Greens and my most recent purchase was an original Noppo Choc Mini with Cherry Reds.

I included an imgur album with some basic shots, sans my V60 as it is getting pulled apart and upgraded to a new case.
http://imgur.com/a/JnQ4y

I am also on the hunt for a complete set of Authentic Cherry keys, cheers guys!

[demik]

Topre kingdom > ****rry

[reallifetim]

I really like stiff switches, Blues quickly became too soft. I'm loving Cherry Greens. Topre will probably be my next venture, any suggestions on a Topre KB?

[Halverson]

Topre kingdom > ****rry

hhkb FO LYFE

[dgneo]

I really like stiff switches, Blues quickly became too soft. I'm loving Cherry Greens. Topre will probably be my next venture, any suggestions on a Topre KB?

HHKB, the be-all and end-all.

Praise be to Topre.

[reallifetim]

I really like stiff switches, Blues quickly became too soft. I'm loving Cherry Greens. Topre will probably be my next venture, any suggestions on a Topre KB?

HHKB, the be-all and end-all.

Praise be to Topre.

Right on, I'm in the dark about Topre switches, do they have different classifications (colors) like Cherry or is it one switch?

[dgneo]

I really like stiff switches, Blues quickly became too soft. I'm loving Cherry Greens. Topre will probably be my next venture, any suggestions on a Topre KB?

HHKB, the be-all and end-all.

Praise be to Topre.

Right on, I'm in the dark about Topre switches, do they have different classifications (colors) like Cherry or is it one switch?

Technically one switch, however you can get springs with different weights (35g, 45g, 55g IIRC).

The HHKB comes with 45g, and the only way to get higher is to swap them from a donor board (such as a Realforce 87U, another Topre board).

[reallifetim]

I really like stiff switches, Blues quickly became too soft. I'm loving Cherry Greens. Topre will probably be my next venture, any suggestions on a Topre KB?

HHKB, the be-all and end-all.

Praise be to Topre.

Right on, I'm in the dark about Topre switches, do they have different classifications (colors) like Cherry or is it one switch?

Technically one switch, however you can get springs with different weights (35g, 45g, 55g IIRC).

The HHKB comes with 45g, and the only way to get higher is to swap them from a donor board (such as a Realforce 87U, another Topre board).

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So it looks like they are a lot lighter of a switch? The documentation I can find for Topre springs looks like their stiffest spring is around 55 cN, Cherry Greens are at about 80 cN.

[demik]

Praise thy church of HHKB.


Btw I like greens also. I love heavy clicky switches 


Not more than 55g topre tho.

[inanis]

So it looks like they are a lot lighter of a switch? The documentation I can find for Topre springs looks like their stiffest spring is around 55 cN, Cherry Greens are at about 80 cN.

Topre isn't measured by the spring weight, it is the dome weight. 55g is the stiffest. I like strong switches too. Greens or heavy linears. However...the HHKB is the bestest. Gotta try it to understand. Topre is just different.

As previously said...praise be to Topre.

[reallifetim]

So it looks like they are a lot lighter of a switch? The documentation I can find for Topre springs looks like their stiffest spring is around 55 cN, Cherry Greens are at about 80 cN.

Topre isn't measured by the spring weight, it is the dome weight. 55g is the stiffest. I like strong switches too. Greens or heavy linears. However...the HHKB is the bestest. Gotta try it to understand. Topre is just different.

As previously said...praise be to Topre.

I'm convinced, I was just trying to figure out the stiffest Topre setup. I guess I'll be on the hunt for a HHKB with 55g, thanks!

[demik]

So it looks like they are a lot lighter of a switch? The documentation I can find for Topre springs looks like their stiffest spring is around 55 cN, Cherry Greens are at about 80 cN.

Topre isn't measured by the spring weight, it is the dome weight. 55g is the stiffest. I like strong switches too. Greens or heavy linears. However...the HHKB is the bestest. Gotta try it to understand. Topre is just different.

As previously said...praise be to Topre.

I'm convinced, I was just trying to figure out the stiffest Topre setup. I guess I'll be on the hunt for a HHKB with 55g, thanks!

you're only getting 55g hhkb if it's been modded. hhkb only comes in 45g.

but if you want the best 55g, get an RF 87u. plate mounted 55g is godly.

[bcredbottle]

So it looks like they are a lot lighter of a switch? The documentation I can find for Topre springs looks like their stiffest spring is around 55 cN, Cherry Greens are at about 80 cN.

Topre isn't measured by the spring weight, it is the dome weight. 55g is the stiffest. I like strong switches too. Greens or heavy linears. However...the HHKB is the bestest. Gotta try it to understand. Topre is just different.

As previously said...praise be to Topre.

I'm convinced, I was just trying to figure out the stiffest Topre setup. I guess I'll be on the hunt for a HHKB with 55g, thanks!

HHKB's are OK. It's no Ergodox though. Typing on an Ergodox w/ Salmon Alps is an unparalleled experience.

[Waateva]

Greens are love, Greens are life.

[bocahgundul]

Love HHKB, you will.

[reallifetim]

Greens are love, Greens are life.

I have a feeling I will love a HHKB but in the back of my mind I know you are right. Nothing comes close to the feel of greens with a nice DCS set 

[bcredbottle]

hhkb is stoopid http://xahlee.info/kbd/idiocy_of_happy_hacking_keyboard.html

[dgneo]

hhkb is stoopid http://xahlee.info/kbd/idiocy_of_happy_hacking_keyboard.html

gtfo heathen

[bcredbottle]

hhkb is stoopid http://xahlee.info/kbd/idiocy_of_happy_hacking_keyboard.html

gtfo heathen

no fn keys dumb board

[dgneo]

hhkb is stoopid http://xahlee.info/kbd/idiocy_of_happy_hacking_keyboard.html

gtfo heathen

no fn keys dumb board

hasu's controller

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[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

Topre switches have a different feel to MX, a different force curve, and a different sound.

I like heavier switches too (clears, blacks, greens) but I love my HHKB even though it is "only" 45g.  Topre has more resistance up front, and thus feels a bit heavier than the very roughly equivalent MX switches, say browns.

If you can, go to a keyboard meetup (links usually posted in off topic) and see if anyone takes along an HHKB that you can try.