r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/yoyostile Topre • Dec 03 '17
photos [photos] Who likes turquoise?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
Parts:
- Acrylic case
- Gateron Brown Switches
- Plate + Stabs (pink)
- Bface 60 PCB - Unfortunately it's not available anymore. I guess a newer DZ60 will work as well.
- Tai-Hao Cubic Profile Blue
-> ~120-130€ / $140-155
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
But I'd pick some stiffer switches next time!
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u/Andoo Dec 06 '17
Came to look at some top posts and found this. I just got a board with Brown's and I'm feeling the same thing right now. I have trouble not bottoming out on the board. I wonder how much stronger I should go for my typing board.
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 06 '17
My tada is equipped with zealios 78g. Best switches ever. They're very stiff at first but you will get used to it rather quickly.
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u/LeucisticPython Dec 03 '17
All of that for ~150? Holy shit
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u/kykr422 Dec 03 '17
Right? I clicked the last link and it says $800
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u/sandwashmilaro Dec 03 '17
Were the leds the ones built on the board or were they separate?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
Backlight is on the PCB. Of course, you can add some more LEDs for the switches.
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u/EraYaN Ducky Legend Black - White Backlight Dec 03 '17
Is that b.face just a bootleg winkeyless B.face? He still sells it on his website. http://winkeyless.kr/product/b-face-x2-pcb/
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Dec 07 '17
I like that PCB. Are the LEDs controlled through firmware, or is there a key combo to change brightness? Please elaborate.
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u/one-joule EZ Shine[SA Carbon, speed copper] Dec 03 '17
Is it just me, or is the spacebar mounted upside down?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
Of course it is!
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u/GoOtterGo Dec 03 '17
Is... Is that a thing? Cause I'm enjoying this but is that a thing I'm not aware of?
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u/RebelFist Zealio Purple Dec 03 '17
A lot of people prefer it, and find that the edge of the spacebar isn't comfortable for how their thumb rests on it. Easy to try out :)
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Dec 03 '17
Flipping it upside-down makes it so your thumbs aren't resting on a corner
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u/BUSfromRUS if you say "keeb" i will fight you IRL, you lil bitch Dec 03 '17
It's been a meme for the longest time. Some people say it's more comfortable, but it's mostly a meme.
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u/BOTY123 Ikki68 Aurora R2 | Basketweave-S | Ducky Mini Dec 04 '17
It's true though, it's much more comfortable.
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u/YouBleed_Red Kingsaver Dec 04 '17
If you drop your hands while typing, it is more comfortable, but if you have "proper" posture, it is better the normal orientation.
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u/trashboat_ng Dec 03 '17
What board is that?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
It's a bfake 60% PCB with gateron brown, an acrylic case from aliexpress and tai hao cubic keycaps. :)
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u/Parzed Dec 03 '17
Is there a way you could like “pcpicker” them into a list so I could see how much all that is....and possibly order it haha
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u/WutangCND Keychron k8 - Box Whites Dec 03 '17
Me me me me. This is goals for my tada68, I have turquoise led and custom cable. Caps are next
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u/runningoutofdaylight Dec 03 '17
I have a turquoise story.
It starts with my parents. Scientists. Weird. Love the color. It starts happening in wall paper borders. Then tiles for the floor and the counters. Then the leather couches. I start to become unnerved. I tell them they are banned from turquoise.
I turn 16. I really should have been more suspicious. I get a car for my birthday. So awesome. Very excite.
It’s a white explorer. I get closer. I start to panic when I see a fucking teal pinstripe.
The. Entire. Interior. Was. Fucking. Turquoise.
No, I have not forgiven them and do not trust them to pick out the color of anything.
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u/hoangvu95 I like clicky Dec 04 '17 edited Dec 04 '17
more of a teal guy myself but turquoise is my 2nd fav, that case is sexy for undeglow
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u/PopePC Dec 04 '17
I'd say my top three are aqua, teal, and then turquoise.
Edit: I also like blue-green.
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u/hoangvu95 I like clicky Dec 04 '17
well my color of choice ran from blue to green lol, I'd say Cyan is my 3rd fav. nice board my man, still haven't get the courage to dip myself into custom self-build kit ''YET''
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u/PopePC Dec 04 '17
You know, I forgot about cyan. But you know what else I forgot? Electric blue.
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u/hoangvu95 I like clicky Dec 04 '17
well look like we gonna try to out each other naming green/blue color lol, do aquamarine count ??
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u/PopePC Dec 04 '17
scoff You've clearly met your match. Aquamarine is far too green to even be in the blue/green category. That's like saying cerulean is in there. Newsflash: IT FUCKING ISN'T.
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u/hoangvu95 I like clicky Dec 04 '17
damn, ermmm artic blue ??
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u/PopePC Dec 04 '17
Get that weaksauce shit out of my house, which I recently painted pacific blue. Name your blue after a real ocean.
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u/hightide89 Dec 03 '17
It looks nice, but I can't own a keyboard without a 10-key section.
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u/GearDoctor Dec 03 '17
Try a medium size, I too love the numpad so I bought the Masterkeys Pro M when it was on sale for $30 (couldn't beat that deal) and I love it, barely bigger than a TKL but with my precious numpad.
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u/carterh Lubed Linears | Topre | Holy YOK | SKCM Orange Dec 03 '17
That's more a 96 key layout, medium size isn't an actual size lol
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u/gjch FC660C / Tandy Pok3r Dec 03 '17
That's what I used to think too, now I can't imagine going back from a 60% to a full size. With a programmable keyboard you can have a separate layer just for your numpad, and you can have your numpad setup with virtually the same layout, right where your right hand sits.
I actually prefer it to a regular numpad now, since it's pretty much the exact same but I don't have to move my hand, it's definitely more efficient.
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Dec 03 '17
Many people either have no need for the numpad (preferring to use the number row, as the means less reaching off home row), or opt to run a separate numpad, as that then allows them the flexbility of using/trying different layouts without losing the traditional numpad functionality.
Also running a separate numpad allows you to place it in a different location so that you get the benefits of a more compact setup (the ability to have your board and mouse closer together without losing mouse movement area), and many people place their numpad on the left side because they find it's easier to use.
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u/primitiveType \m/ ErgoDox \m/ Dec 03 '17
Can u tell me where you found turquoise LEDs?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
The bface pcb is equipped with several rgb leds on its backside. You can control them via firmware
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u/Kenny608uk Dec 03 '17
Is this the same on the DZ60 version?
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u/rockydbull Dec 04 '17
Pretty much. IMO the dz60 is the best PCB on the market cause of the layout options and number of rgb led on back
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u/newtmitch ACR60 | Satan x3 | Zeals 65/67 | FC660C | -wallet Dec 04 '17
I built an ACR60 (sold out) and a DZ60 (on which the ACR60 is based, available from AliExpress / KBDFans) and it has pre-built RGB underglow LEDs. That's the best way to get this sort of thing, or whatever color you want. I have a b.face-based board of which I'm not a general fan - I like the QMK programming experience and AFAIK b.face doesn't support QMK...
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u/MondoMunchy Dec 03 '17
Oh God that is awesome! Where'd you find this particular board and key set at?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
Have a look here. :)
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u/MondoMunchy Dec 03 '17
Definitely going to buy a version of this haha. This is definitely an awesome build!
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u/TheLongLostBoners Dec 03 '17
I'm pretty new to the MK arena so could anyone help me out here with what kind of a keyboard this is? I assume it's custom, but what kind of components went into making this? Does the keyboard come built with the LEDs within?
Looks great!
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u/THESNEAKYFOXTSS Dec 04 '17
Question: how do you make these?
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u/chromosome47 Iris | Planck | Morse/Colemak Dec 04 '17
You buy parts and then put them together.
You need a PCB, Case, Plate, Switches, Stabilizers, and Keycaps. LEDs are optional.First you click the switches and stabilizers into the plate, then you put them into the PCB and solder the switches to connect them. You then put the whole thing into a case and secure the screws. After that you put the keycaps on the switches.
It's not that complicated, but it can be a bit tedious.1
u/THESNEAKYFOXTSS Dec 04 '17 edited Dec 04 '17
LEDs are never optional they are always needed!!!
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u/chromosome47 Iris | Planck | Morse/Colemak Dec 04 '17
you asked how to make one, not how to make this exact one. this keyboard has underglow, which is an RGB LED strip soldered to the underside of the PCB. you'll also need a case that let's light through.
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u/THESNEAKYFOXTSS Dec 04 '17
I meant that as a joke like, "RGB is always a needed feature." Or something like that
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u/JayJa_Vu Dec 03 '17
That looks really cool with the LEDs. How much would a set up like this cost? I think it would make an awesome gift for my brother.
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u/Ric_Rest I like to click clack Dec 03 '17
I think I'm safe to say that everyone likes turquoise. I do at least. :)
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u/Agent_Slade Dec 03 '17
I really only see this place when I browse /r/all, but I have to know, what do you do about the function keys?
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
They're hidden in the function layer. So just press FN + 1 and you'll get F1, etc.
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u/Clanginandbangin Dec 03 '17
So how exactly does one build a mechanical keyboard? Never crossed my mind to do until I saw this beauty.
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u/yoyostile Topre Dec 03 '17
Buy all the needed parts, put them together, a little bit of soldering. Have a look here.
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u/dn1ce Anne Pro | Magicforce 68(s) | Masterkeys Pro M Dec 03 '17
Loving the Tai-Hao Cubics! Can't wait for mine to come in :)
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u/FutureSuccessIThink Dec 03 '17
Which option did you purchase on the Bface 60 PCB or rather the DZ60 and why?
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u/Rogue44status Dec 03 '17
Are the led turquoise? Or just the backplate
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Dec 03 '17
The PCB has 16 RGB LEDs pre-soldered to the bottom of it, and the colors can be programmed.
Since the case is acrylic, the LED lights that are pointed down are diffused by the case, giving it that look.
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u/obuibod Dec 03 '17
This is the keyboard equivalent of Yorkie from San Junipero. It's adorable and I love it.
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u/znarch Dec 04 '17
Hey! New to the MK scene here - where is the light coming from on your case?
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u/Hearthsynkrz A E S T H E T I C S Dec 04 '17
The LEDs are installed under the PCB of the keyboard and it shines through an acrylic diffuser at the bottom of the case
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Dec 04 '17
Can we get this to work wirelessly? I plug my laptop into my tv with a hdmi cable (pre-smart tv era) and use a wireless keyboard with trackpadcombo to watch netflix and youtube and dpwnloaded movies and series. (I have a chromecast too, so it's more about the movies and series netflix doesn't show)
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u/881001 Dec 04 '17
Why does everyone hate the glory of a full bodied keyboard? That is a good loock clicker though.
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Dec 04 '17
Many people don't use or need the numberpad, and also prefer having arrow keys as a function layer (typically under IJKL) to minimize movement off of home row.
By having a narrower keyboard with the alphas in the same position, you can then position your mouse closer, bringing your arms in closer, without losing mouse movement space.
And many people who still need the numberpad for things like frequent data entry, opt to have a standalone numberpad, which means they can still try and use a variety of different keyboard layouts without losing the overall functionality they need for day to day use.
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u/PineappleLife3 Dec 04 '17
Okay so I’m new to mechanical boards and just found out from a random Reddit comment. But this is sick. I love this design. I would use different colors but love the light around it. How much would this cost?
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u/chromosome47 Iris | Planck | Morse/Colemak Dec 04 '17
Custom (DIY) keyboards are almost always more expensive than pre-assembled ones. They usually cost anywhere from $90 to $200, but they can also cost a lot more. Some custom Korean keyboards are often more than $500.
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u/PineappleLife3 Dec 04 '17
Ouch. I want to get one but I think I’m going to make one first so I can get an idea of the design. Thank you.
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u/hofstadtertheory Dec 04 '17
OP's comment:
Parts:
- Acrylic case
- Gateron Brown Switches
- Plate + Stabs (pink)
- Bface 60 PCB - Unfortunately it's not available anymore. I guess a newer DZ60 will work as well.
- Tai-Hao Cubic Profile Blue
-> ~120-130€ / $140-155
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