Just wanted to share the link to the livestream of the designer Matt3o looking at the first batch of the MTNU keycaps. They are made by GMK out of PBT, with double shot legends. The profile has been developed by Matt3o and GMK as a Cherry-height spherical angle shape. First batch is currently shipping out and has the WoB, Beige...
They are not standardized. the bars you just spent 30$ on might not even fit
it’s never stated what wiresize the 3U bars need when buying caps
there’s only one bar in mosts sets.
3U bars are a half nightmare and need to be standardized. I much prefer 2.25/2.75 for those reasons, although it looks like shyte compared to nice and symmetrical 3U.
Hey folks. I was wanting to get a new set of keycaps for my work computer’s keyboard, but I’m having a little trouble finding a set that seems like a good fit. I’m fishing for suggestions here....
Drop is one of the rare shops that don’t run group buys, but have in stock items instead. Mostly. No need for fomo unless stated otherwise on the product page.
Also, they have at least one buy-one-get-one-free sale per year. Because of that, you have a good chance of getting one second hand for less than a new one.
Regarding kitting you have to watch out for modifiers in the correct size for the correct row, but most keyboards are fairly standard with the exception being the bottom row. Check Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Space and Fn/Win for correct size.
If you get a barebones board with a hotwap PCB you have to screw in stabilizers for all keys larger than 2u (=2 keys) - Shift, Enter, Backspace and Space. Since you can’t be arsed, screw lubing them. Just screw them in, takes 3 minutes.
Then, place all the switches on Plate and PCB and since they’re hotswap you just press them in.
Then place like 8 gaskets or screws, drop on your PCB-Plate-Switch-Sandwitch, screw together top and bottom with 4 more screws.
When you’re done, mount the caps, also just pop them in place.
That’s it. I reckon it’s about as much work as a 10$ Lego set.
But going prebuilt is far easier of course: Unpack, plug in, done. If you get a hotswap you can change switches later on if you fancy.
Tbh, if not in IC projective GB or GB, waiting and browsing around is the best option. If you don’t look for something really specific there will be interesting projects popping up and the wait should increase budget.
Zoom TKL is amazing, but I’ve never had the chance to play with a F1-8X V2. Does anyone have experience with both? I hear the zoom is a great price/ performance, but the F1-8X seems a bit higher build quality?
I really enjoy the colorways of the GMK Pulse, and was even willing to pay the premium to get some, however as they are ABS, I am worried they will begin to shine at some point....
PBT will also shine at some point. Whether it’s sooner or later depends on how you type and how greasy or sweaty your fingers are. PBT can’t do magic, it’s just a, usually softer, plastic.
If you’re looking for cheap caps, try aliexpress or taobao.
So, I’m building a new board, and I’ve always really liked the GMK Pulse Base set. It seems their out of stock on the drop site, and the drop store has them on Amazon, but for like $145....
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I think the problem might be sound, because the spacebar (and pcb) would be right on top of solid material and the sound can escape to the front. I guess it’ll sound very flat and no one wants to spend 300 bucks on a bad sounding spacebar.
I built it in the german layout i’m used to because i went all in on Art Nouveau (hope i spelled that right). Including the novelty, this is base- and 4 childkits 🫥
I’ve been interested in trying a custom mechanical keyboard, but I already have a 60% (maybe 65%?) keyboard that I don’t have any issues with, so I thought making a numpad or macro pad would be a good (and maybe cheaper) alternative. I’ve been having a hard time finding any that don’t require a soldering iron and are...
My keyboard supports split spacebar’s, and I’m wondering if it’s as simple as me adding another switch, mapping both to space and adding split spacebar keycaps. Do I need to change my stabs at all?...
Matt3o on the first MTNU batch (www.youtube.com)
Just wanted to share the link to the livestream of the designer Matt3o looking at the first batch of the MTNU keycaps. They are made by GMK out of PBT, with double shot legends. The profile has been developed by Matt3o and GMK as a Cherry-height spherical angle shape. First batch is currently shipping out and has the WoB, Beige...
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Hey folks. I was wanting to get a new set of keycaps for my work computer’s keyboard, but I’m having a little trouble finding a set that seems like a good fit. I’m fishing for suggestions here....
DROP BIIP mt3 Extended 2048 Dark Keycap Set (drop.com)
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So, I’m building a new board, and I’ve always really liked the GMK Pulse Base set. It seems their out of stock on the drop site, and the drop store has them on Amazon, but for like $145....
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This is keyboard #3 for me. I think I am finally there. Good feel with the Glorious Pandas (pre-lubed), good sound with a custom internal pad (poly-fill layers wrapped in tape and cut to size). Matching green metal knob from lovemyswitches (turns out knobs from guitar effects pedals fit well and come in a huge variety)....
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I’ve been interested in trying a custom mechanical keyboard, but I already have a 60% (maybe 65%?) keyboard that I don’t have any issues with, so I thought making a numpad or macro pad would be a good (and maybe cheaper) alternative. I’ve been having a hard time finding any that don’t require a soldering iron and are...
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My keyboard supports split spacebar’s, and I’m wondering if it’s as simple as me adding another switch, mapping both to space and adding split spacebar keycaps. Do I need to change my stabs at all?...