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Offline cultofjosh

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Which keyboard should I build first?
« on: Sun, 02 July 2017, 18:36:58 »
I've been out of the game for a while since I never actually motivated to build anything I bought here - this site just kept hacking my wallet to death :)

I've got
1) Ergodox - from massdrop, early model, ie EVERYTHING needs to be soldered - have SA Penumbra meant for this
2) Lightsaver V2
3) CTRL-ALT 60%

I've been using a poker 2 at work since 2014, so I'm leaning towards the ctrl-alt limited edition GON. I even bought an extra PCB for that one in case I screwed up the one it came with. But maybe I should try something new? What's popular with the kids these days? :)

To this day, I still get complements on my FMJ Poker case at work. I love that thing. You'll have to pry that keyboard case from my cold dead hands ;)
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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 02 July 2017, 18:43:49 »
build the lightsaver
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Offline cultofjosh

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 02 July 2017, 18:54:33 »
The lightsaver would certainly be good for the occasional PC gaming at home, even though I do most of my gaming on my xbox one. I have both plates for it too, so lots of layout options. I didn't buy any blanks, unfortunately, so it'll be a big wall of keys. Can you even have that with contoured keys and have it look good? No offense to DSA fans, but I tried using the galaxy class set for about 6 months at home and it drove me nuts. Constant typos. Should have gotten blanks...
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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 02 July 2017, 20:57:27 »
Flip the Lightsaver, build the 60 then the ErgoDox
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Offline cultofjosh

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 02 July 2017, 22:33:38 »
That's probably the best advice. I always felt like I got the lightsaver because everyone else was gushing over them. I think it will be too big for me. Unfortunately, I don't trust my ability to mail anything on time, so it'll probably just sit under my bed indefinitely.

I don't love my home keyboard right now - cherry black switches aren't for me. I highly prefer clears or browns. It's a pink Filco I bought as a project for someone else - another project that never happened. I loved my code TKL keyboard from wasd for occasional gaming but I broke the USB jack and was never able to pry it open so I can try resoldering the jack back on (assuming I didn't damage the PCB.)
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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 05 July 2017, 10:00:34 »
Anything handwired :) Really, that will teach you how all mechanical keyboards work. You won't need much parts, only couple switches and keycaps, and maybe some teensy or arduino micro, so everything readily available and relatively cheap.
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Offline cultofjosh

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 05 July 2017, 13:47:43 »
Not a bad idea. I got a beaglebone black so I can flash some old Lenovos with libreboot. For after that, I got some very basic electronics video courses and I was going to watch them and mess around. Keyboard sounds like nice easy place to start :)

I don't have all the parts for my "lab" yet though, just enough to take care of flashing the laptops. Need resistors, diodes, a power supply...
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Offline merlin64

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 07 July 2017, 09:10:20 »
I'm a 60% to 75% guy, so my vote is to start with the 60%. I agree that the lightsaver might be too large.
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Offline happykey

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 08 July 2017, 12:49:59 »
built firstly 60%
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Offline f32h80fsd08h34r5

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 08 July 2017, 13:17:16 »
This kit here is great for a first build!

It's just a pok3r clone, with a really fair price. I got my switches for my first build here.

Keep us updated!
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Offline SBJ

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 08 July 2017, 13:36:49 »
Quote from: sam0s on Sat, 08 July 2017, 13:17:16
This kit here is great for a first build!

It's just a pok3r clone, with a really fair price. I got my switches for my first build here.

Keep us updated!
Thanks for the links I'll definitely get this.
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Offline f32h80fsd08h34r5

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Re: Which keyboard should I build first?
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 08 July 2017, 17:36:28 »
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Sat, 08 July 2017, 13:36:49
Quote from: sam0s on Sat, 08 July 2017, 13:17:16
This kit here is great for a first build!

It's just a pok3r clone, with a really fair price. I got my switches for my first build here.

Keep us updated!
Thanks for the links I'll definitely get this.

It comes pre-flashed, but if you need help reprogramming, you can contact me on here. Hope you love it!
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