Let's talk Mechanical Keyboards

Gotta a question for you guys…

I’m not into mechanical keyboard and from what I read, the best custom kb, is the one you assemble for your need and it’s not super easy on your first trial, since you must weld some pieces.

Is the logitech mechanical mx a nice entry kb?
Or any other good recommendation (for work purpouses only)?

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The Logitech is fine but tends to be expensive for what it is. I take it since you mentioned work and are interested in Logitech that you want full-sized?

For stock boards and similar price I would usually recommend Ducky. You can get them on http:://mechanicalkeyboards.com. I have a decade old full sized Ducky Zero that’s still going strong (full disclosure: hasn’t been my daily driver in years). The only issue is that they aren’t programmable.

If you want QMK compatible programmability but a stock board, then there are several Keychron options (but I’m not sure about full-sized).

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Actually I was looking for the mini one, ideal for travel and putting on the backpack. Today I use the full sized, but they are exactly the size of my bag, so that’s why I’m considering a smaller one. Despite I like the numbers on the side, I could live without it.

But thanks a lot for the comments, I will look up those brands

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Didn’t know there was a keyboard thread. This is my endgame collection I’ve finished quite a while ago.

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This thread is what got me interested. I’ve got boards and (I hope) the rest of my parts for my first build, but no time yet. Complete keyboards I’ve gotten from recommendations here are a Unicomp replica of the IBM M, which I use every day at work, and a few from Keychron that came fully built and seem really nice to me.

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DIY keyboards don’t need to involve soldering anymore. Hot swap boards are now becoming extremely common. The NuPhy Halo65 with BBK switches is a simply awesome, portable keyboard. It is a little heavy because the case is aluminum, but that makes is extremely durable and capable of enduring a lot of punishment.

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Go hotswap, no solder, basic snap together/screw together cases, and still get all the rest of the fun. Also factory lubed switches are 100000% better than before so you can even skip lubing

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Using the Mammoth 75 and 20 combo now

Mammoth 75/20 Purple. Sandblasted brass for the 75.
GMK Civilizations
TX Stabs
Gateron Oil Kings

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So thanks for all the recommendation, where I live is not easy to find all those customs brands, although, I found without much effort the “keychrom”. All those crazy other brands would require an import process plus assembly, so I got the logitech mechanical mini. US standard is now being a challenge to reframe “abtn2” key position.

Keep pressing \ together with enter, lol, but I truly like the fell.

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How you liking the Logitech? Had my eyes on it but have the membrane bound board already.

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I like the Logi mini on the top. But, I have been unable to make it work in Linux. :frowning:

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I liked it. Can’t tell for sure specs and technical terms cuz that’s my first and probably only mech. kb.

The feeling is good, but I misstype alot due this changes on how keys are displayed, so I’m at the learning stage.

Example: my language has a lot of ç and ã/á. And to make that is kinda weird moves for me. LoL

The work keeb. I guess I’m one of the few people that like artisans :grin:

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I like them, they just take away from my yoyo money :joy:

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is thatt a pinewood derby car with c-bearings for wheels?

Actually yes! It was for a work event. I also hogged out a chunk of wood and replaced it with a block of W2 steel >:)

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Hell yeah!! Thats so fun dude

What’s you guys favorite plate material? Personally I’ve only tried Pom, steel, and FR4, but Pom is definitely my favorite, because it provides a softer typing experience, where as FR4 likes to clack and be louder.

Well I decided to build and keep my Titan 65 instead of selling it on. I figured I’d waited two years for it, so I’d better do something with it. It’s really well made and solid as a rock.


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It looks really great. How does it feel to type on? What kind of switches are on it?

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