never ever had a mechanical keyboard
are they worth it, and if so, which ones would you recommend?
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fuck yes, they're so good.
go to the shop and try out different switches before you buy though, it's all preference
also don't buy razer, it will break instantly
get Logitech or steel series probably, used em both and can recommend
i prefer not to speak about razer...
heard lots of good stuff about logitech ones from irl frens
I finally got one this year. i like it, but each person is different for how much pressure response they want and click type.
i use this one i got from amazon
Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac, Hot-swappable, Gateron G Pro Brown Switch, RGB Backlight, 104 Keys ABS keycaps Gaming Keyboard for Windows, USB-C Type-C Braid Cable https://a.co/d/bI47b40
I second the comment around the choice is very personal
I have the k7. I love it
everybody seems to be huge fans of the brown switches, excited to try them out
I have blue switches I believe
A lot of people start with browns... but something funny happens, after about six months they don't feel "clicky" enough as your fingers get used to the force. I see a lot of people end up with Boba u4T or something with a force range of 42-62g
wait, what the hell does force range mean
it's a deep rabbit hole but each switch type has an activation force. How hard you have to press to push the key down.
At first the low force ones feel nice because people are used to typing on mushy laptop keebs. As you use mechanicals more I see people like a bit more push
hmm, excited to see that
how much would a swap like that cost?
Make sure the board you buy is hot swappable. Means you can just pull switches in and out.
The switch packs can run anywhere from $20 to $200+ dollars.
This is a solid set for a bit over 20. I personally like gazzews u4ts
Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro Keyboard switch
Pretty much the price of a set of new switches. A hot-swappable keyboard would let you change out the keys easily, otherwise you'd need to solder them off/on
Good, casual few podcast episodes on switches and their types
ooh, i like the setup of this and the price also seems reasonable
although i would really really love a differently colour schemed keycaps
how hard would those be to exchange?
I have owned 4 and have enjoyed them. If you just want to try one out then a keychron or royal kludge m75 are safe bets to start with... I would avoid the normal peripheral brands. The quality isn't as good.
You'll have to make a few decisions that make it feel very different so I found YouTube reviews helpful before buying
-Size (65%,75%, all the way to full with numpad)
-Switches there are a lot but these are common (red - not super clicky, brown - a bit of a bump but not too loud, blue - super clicky)
-brand
-Wireless/wired
what’s with the dial in the upper right corner of the royal kludge m75?
If that’s a source selector I’m in.
- push down for on off
- push and hold for mode switch (USB, 2.4ghz, 3 Bluetooth) I use it with 3 computers and a tablet
-volume
the youtube reviews are definitely a solid shout
don't care about the brand at all, i am all for good quality, durability and aesthetics
Keyboards offer almost endless aesthetic opportunities 😂
oh absolutely
i would absolutely love some sleek matte black keycaps
Yes!! Matte is a great contrast tool.
Also for your switches, you can do something like what I posted about earlier - building a board for a friend so I got this sampler to figure out what they like best. $10 usd isn’t terrible 
I grabbed a Keychron because it was wireless and less expensive than my others, and I wasn't expecting a lot. It ended up being a pretty nice keyboard. Good bang for the buck, IMO.
yes, I recommend the clicky feel without too much sound- Gateron Browns are nice.
The brands can vary and you can get into a rabbit hole with these things but you can get nice switches on a relatively inexpensive prebuilt
such as this perhaps
wonderful, was just thinking about how much sound would the brown ones make, as i can't have it be too loud
Brown switches make no sound themselves. The sound comes from the key bottoming out. So if you type softly it's nearly silent.
I've been using a Dad Keyboard with brown switches for over a decade and I love it.
There's a youtuber called hippyotech that does great sound checks, you can get an idea from there
Wait, are mechanical keyboard the standard ones that used to come with the purchase of a basic PC? The ones with the big, boxy keys?
If so, this post just made me feel really old 🥲
ohh, i think those are called membrane keyboards?
Nah. membrane is like whats on the Atari 400, or a Coldcard.
The old mechanicals were IBM Model M and built like tanks
No, those and most keyboards are membrane. Mechanical keyboards actually have a mechanical mechanism under each key. It changes the amount of pressure is needed to key and a audible and tactile CLICK when you key
Theyve got "mechanical switches" under the keys, though the keys can be big and boxy
Click clock ‘nother doc.
Brown keys (tactile with no click)
I’ve been thinking about it, my keyboard works well after 9 years. But, the ASDW keys are completely erased…
If you're wondering about mechanical keyboards. This is a thread with good thoughts and questions.
#grownostr
Ducky one, double shot keycaps, your preference of switch. Great keyboard.
You know it’s a good keyboard if each key press results in sparks flying ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️
The OMX-27 is a gem.
Not for your conventionnal typing 😉 🎹
https://llllllll.co/t/omx-27-a-diy-mechanical-key-keyboard-sequencer/41034
