Muscle memory has taught me that.
I wanted a smaller keyboard. So, I bought a Keychron K8 Pro. I really like the keyboard. But I was missing the numpad. I don't use a numpad often. But I do use it, I really want it.
So, next I went with a Royal Kludge RK96. It has a numpad. But it only has print and delete keys on it. I'm thinking to myself, I don't ever use Home, End, Page or Page Down. I'll be fine.
Well, I'm on week 2 of the RK96 and turns out I used those keys all the time and wasn't realizing it. As I was using various apps, I was instinctively reaching for those keys and they weren't there. I didn't realize how much I used them till they were gone.
So, I'm thinking of buying a Keychron K10 Pro now. Which makes no sense because I have plenty of full size keyboards around I can use.
I see plenty of custom 60/65/75% keyboards out there, and some TKL. But if you want a fullsize or 96%, then you have like 3 options. Why is that? Don't people want fullsize?
I mean, I have a custom 65% and it's awesome for gaming and casual use, but for work? I really struggle with the lack of numpad and dedicated home key cluster. But it seems the options to build something nice with that layout are limited. Especially if you want ISO. Am I the only one?
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Hi so i have a Logitech g810 that is starting to show its wear and tear, some keys send double strokes and some dont react on first try.
I have ordered a key cap puller and will try a furrow cleaning but if that doesn't help i would be looking for a new keyboard, and building a custom one looks like a great deal of fun.
So are there any good fullsized keyboards that fulfill the following:
hotswap
media keys
volume nob
i dont care about led, but if i like it dim so it doesn't distract.
black keyboard
dark keycaps with some blue thrown in
qwerty layout with swedish chars åäö
I work a software developer so i type alot but i don't game that mutch and when i do is not high reaction games..
Max budget is 0.5k but lower would be nice 😂
Also i think i prefer a silent typing experience but I'm not 100% sure as i have 0 experience with diffrent switches.
I've seen so many GBs for smaller sized keyboards but none for full. I know there are 96key layouts but are there any reasonable custom full size ones? I would have thought that people would still want to be able to customize switches when it comes to full sized and I haven't found any pre-built keyboards where you can choose some of the more enthusiast switches. I'm not sure if i can live without the numpad and not sure if the 96key would work with the smaller 0.
I think a big reason why there aren't many full-sized customs is because MK enthusiasts are comfortable, or at least familiar, with the idea of layers. For instance, the functionality of a TKL can be put into the form factor of a 60% with one or two function keys. Then there's also the fact that most MK enthusiasts that require the use of a numpad also have a separate numpad for data entry, since it promotes better mouse hand posture. If there is a need to have a keyboard and numpad together as one device, there exists the 1800 and compact-1800 layouts, as well as the 96key layout which you mentioned.
Going back to why full-sized customs don't exist - they do, but they're just very, very uncommon, and not all that popular. For instance, there's Equalz's Mountain, a full-sized custom. I doubt that many people have interest in full-sized customs anyway, since they'd be more of a meme.
Well, last month there was the Equal Mountain GB
There's an IC out for the TRIANGLE fullsize but the guy who designed it seems to have disappeared
As for fullsize boards with pre-installed enthusiast switches, your best bet is WASD keyboards. Personally I like to buy Ducky boards and desolder the switches and put in the ones I want.
Hi, does anyone know how I could buy or make myself an inexpensive, functional, full size mechanical keyboard? I'm new to the whole custom/mechanical keyboard business (i do use an old logitech office membrane keyboard) and i'm looking to get a full size mechanical keyboard. But all nice mechanical keyboards are wayyy too expensive for me or they are in 75%, 60% or etc. size. I know how to solder, I have experience in electronics and I don't mind doing more work if it saves money, but I'm not going to design my own pcb, make my own case, etc (I don't know how). I don't really care about looks, programability or rgb.
Fullsize or 100% is pretty rare. I would suggest looking at 96% boards like the Melody96.
You can get cheap boards on Amazon but they typically have off-brand switches. I personally started with an E-Element (I think? something like that) which lasted me about two years before I made an upgrade (nothing was wrong specifically, just the lighting was dying and I also started hating the sound of the blues). For a start, you could try one if your budget is really tight.
Hi everyone, I am looking for a full size keyboard kit that support 2.4 ghz and Bluetooth with hotswap switches and is reliable for around a 100 usd/euro. I scoured the internet and couldn't find anything. Please help.
I'm totally newbie in keyboards temathics and my first mechanical keyboard is HyperX Alloy Origins.I use keyboard a lot for typing and work, so I need numpad, to get my job finished.I'm looking for hot swap keyboard just to give a try in cuztomizing it.
Thinking about getting Keychron K10 Pro with Brown Switches.
Is there any other maybe better keyboards for my budget?
I want to build a full size keyboard (yes, including a numpad) but I'm having trouble finding decent options that aren't absurdly expensive. Anyone have any suggestions? Links much appreciated
Edit: I'm looking to spend $150 or less for the whole build. I just built a smaller board for work for about $100 (Epomaker Aura75 with Tecsee purple panda switches and super budget keycaps). I really like the purple pandas, so I'll probably get more of those for this build. So looking for a Frame/PCB for maybe $100 or less
What does "absurdly expensive" mean to you? You gotta give us a max number.
Keychron V6 Max would be my pick at that price point. There aren't really a lot of full sized keyboards. Cheap tier, you can get some Cherry keyboards, Keychron C-series keyboards, and some Redragon keyboards (that have 5-pin hotswap). Middle tier would be Keychron V6 basically... it's really tough to beat the features/price of the V6. Then the next tier up is V6 Max which has some upgrades like gasket mount and wireless. Monsgeek M5 is probably the next tier up, and I'd call it endgame (M series is really heavy and nice). Keychron Q/Q Pro/Q Max is more expensive, but it has a knob and it's a little lighter than Monsgeek. You might also consider QK100 for endgame, but it's not full 100%. Pangea is coming out soon for probably the most endgame you can get, but it's a true 100% but it's about $550.
Hello, I am looking for a full-sized mechanical keyboard case for a gift, but I can't seem to find any that are not like the gmmk or a drop shift. For switches, I am thinking Box whites or holy pandas, because this person likes tactile switches, but I still Think Kailh Box Switches are cool. Would anyone know of a case that would go well for this? Thanks in advance.
Box whites are clicky. I have zealios and like their tactility more than any other cherry, gateron or kailh.
Full size cases are hard to come by, maybe consider 80-100% boards. Those might not have all the special keys, but availability might be better. Depending on your budget, timeframe and shipping requirements a prebuilt might be your only option. GMMK or Ducky would be my go-to, with the former offering hotswap to get your custom switches.
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Hello all! I currently have a Logitech Wave Keys keyboard for my Mac, but I need a full size gaming keyboard for my new desktop gaming PC. I use a fingerprint reader plugged into my current Logitech keyboard, and I love this feature, so I would need a keyboard that has a USB port to plug in the device. Any recommendations? I'd like to keep it under $100 if possible, but I might go as much as $150.
On another post on this sub about the state of mechanical keyboards and the hobby, I made a comment about how my biggest complaint is that there is a severe lack of innovative full sized keyboards. That comment got a lot of traction, both from people who like me prefer full sized boards with a complete numberpad, and from those who prefer smaller boards saying that functions and layers are sufficient.
For me, they definitely aren't, I have a permanently broken finger that makes it really hard for me to touch type in the traditional sense, so I am not someone who always returns to the home row. That, combined with muscle memory, makes a number pad extremely important for me given I work with lots of spreadsheets and data.
There are some options of course, Keychron makes a lot. Ducky has them. Drop, etc. But I'm talking boards that really embrace the enthusiast side of this hobby. Like, my main board is a TKL, and I put up with the immense frustration of having to reach my hands up the board for the main number row, and how much slower it makes me as a result, because it feels and sounds so damn good to type on, and it has accents on it that makes it a statement piece on my desk too. I want those sorts of enthusiast options.
I understand that the market dictates the trends to an extent, and that group buys are catering to what most of the community seems to want. But I also think there's an understated group of us who really, really want some of the recent innovations and trends in the MK hobby to extend to full sized boards.
Anyone with me?
I was wondering if there was a full size hot swappable affordable keyboard out there other than the GMMK full size? My budget for a case and pcb would be $80
Ok so I want to get into custom keyboards, but I very much use every key on my keyboard. So, I need the numpad. But I have seen 1800 keyboards and am actually quite interested in them as well.
So, I was curious if anyone can help me find a keyboard that meets these requirements.
- Full size or 1800
- Black case
- Hot swappable Switches (I want to be able to change switches in the future and very well might purchase my own switches for the keyboard, especially if they are cheap or I don't like them)
- Knob would be cool but absolutely not necessary.
I think that is it. I would prefer to be $250ish (keycaps are not necessary in this price. But I do want quality so take that how you will.
There are a couple of keyboards I found from other posts but I want some opinions on them.
Keychron Q6
KBDFans Odin(Out-of-stock, and very expensive but looks really nice)
Epomaker GK108(Is this too cheap)
Thank you for the help :).
I'm looking for a new keyboard for no other reason of wanting a new one. Currently using a Glorious GMMK 2. Having the 10-key is a non-negotiable for me as I've tried some of the smaller profile keyboards but had a hard time getting over it missing the 10-key.
I've been eyeing some keyboards at zornher (https://zornher.com/) but still wanting to see what else is out there.
Looking to see if there's anything that has side printed keycaps and more of the 'creamy/thocky' style switches. Not looking for the loud clacks, and don't really need a ton of tactile feedback. I'm really started to enjoy the more muted sound of the key presses.
Unsure if there are keyboards out there that could fit this description without just building my own keyboard, which I'm also open to.
chech monsgeek and keychron v6/q6 max
The thocky sound comes more from the keyboard base than the switches. If you don't mind a 95%, check out the Leobog Hi95. You'd have to add your own side printed keycaps, but few keyboards come with those. Cherry makes a pretty decent aluminum base full size keyboard as well.
My experience with mechanical keyboards have been pretty bad, TVS Bharat Gold, Red Dragon Kumara, Logitech G413, all horrible, unusable l within a year and broken within 2. Currently I am using a rubber dome Logitech G213, it’s a good keyboard, but it isn’t half as satisfying to use as blue switches. What would you guys recommend? I want a wired one, I wouldn’t mind something on the higher end, but I want something that hassle free.
I'm looking to buy a custom keyboard for my girlfriend as a gift for her birthday, since she is looking for one to replace her current disaster Microsoft keyboard that is old enough that the plastic is no longer white. I think it would also be a fun activity to do together.
The crutch is I have is that I have been using a corsair keyboard for as long as I can remember and I have no real idea where to start with custom keyboards. I have looked the keychron and wuque site and I am as confused as it gets. So any help and guidance would be appreciated as well.
I understand custom keyboards can get expensive especially with custom keycaps. but in terms of everything else apart from the keycaps I was shooting somewhere in the $600 range maybe? I think I am quiet flexible though.
List of requirements:
Wireless? Not sure how many have a wireless USB dongle thing and Bluetooth pairing?
Full keyboard with numpad
Backlit keys, not just the ones that light up around the key but the key itself? I'm not sure if there are ones that allow you to RGB color pick the LED but I guess its something fun for her to play around with after its built