Mechanical Keyboards

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Things you wish you know when starting out. (lemmy.zip)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've had a ROG Azoth (don't judge) keyboard for about a year now. Been using it for both programming and gaming, and I really like it, but there are a few issues (software being the obvious one). So I've decided it's time to put together my own keyboard. I started watching some YouTube and yeah.... I'm out of my depth here.

So I was wondering if maybe people could share things they wish they knew when starting out so I don't mess up to badly.

I've already found this switch tester which I figured would give me a general idea of what kind of switches might be for me. Other than that, I'm not really sure how to proceed 😅.

I'm not interesting in doing any soldering.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (4 children)

There are well known and respected brands for keyboard bases, switches and caps. Combining those should yield fine mechanical keyboards with a satisfying level of customization.

I personally am very happy with my combo of Glorious GMMK base, Glorious Fox Heavy switches and Cerakey ceramic keycaps. I ordered some other switches with even more resistance and since compatibility is high for all widely popular components, replacing them should not be an issue.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Ceramic key caps? I didn't know that was a thing. What would you say the benefit is?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I honestly don't know why they are not more popular. They feel amazing to the touch, look stunning and give a deep, rich sound. The white ones also diffuse RGB lighting beautifully.

They are quite heavy, though, I would definitely recommend switches with high resistance.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ok, now I want ceramics....

I have a feeling I'm going to end up with more than one keyboard.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

If you are interested, there are a few you tubers who do a rundown on ceramic keycaps.

Random Frank P and Hipyo both have reviews of them when they first came out.

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