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Lefibonacci
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Apr 4, 2017
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Just wondering if anybody has any recommendations as to which board to choose for this key set? I am thinking that a 75% or 60% with cursor keys will be what I get. Either cherry blue or cherry green. Don't really care if it is bluetooth or not because you can get some really nice looking usb's to compliment your setup. If it is backlit &/or RGB, that would be amazing but not a deal breaker. I don't really game on pc at all. Primary use will be productivity (programming and writing) & browsing. Thank you in advance!
Apr 4, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 4, 2017
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LefibonacciIt really depends on what your after. Most likely these will go great with a black cased keyboard, which are majority of keyboard. Then look for the type of key switches, this will help you narrow down your option fairly easily. After that look at the type of keyboard layout you want, tkl, full size, 60%. That's help you narrow down your set of choices.
Apr 4, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 4, 2017
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prospektThank you. But do you have any brands that you recommend? Or websites besides MassDrop to check out to buy one now?
Apr 4, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 4, 2017
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LefibonacciIf you want a real custom just go on Geekhack - there are plenty of prototypes being shown all the time, something will be to your liking sooner or later. They're expensive most of the time compared to mass produced boards for obvious reasons.
I'm going to put Laser on a black on black Exent with gateron black switches.
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Apr 4, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 5, 2017
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LefibonacciYou should probably look out for the coolermaster quickfire series, as they are widely praised for their simplicity, build quality and lackmof company branding. They also have a vast range of keyboards with switches, including topre. but if you after a 40% or 60%, then you should have a look at the poker series, anne pro, minivan, planck, and those are just to name a few. You could also build your keyboard, if that's an option for you.
Apr 5, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 5, 2017
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prospektI definitely have been eyeing the Pok3r ! also have been looking at the Ducky One TKL version. There are some great recommendations in here. Only thing preventing me from order one from Vortex right this second the lack of cursor keys. I really want a 60% or something around there with cursor keys. But at the moment I am leaning toward the pok3r, and I will check out the ones you mentioned that I have not yet heard of. Thank you!
Apr 5, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 5, 2017
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VigrithThanks! I actually saw somebody at a store the other day with a geekhack sticker on their laptop and I was meaning to look that up & see what it is. That keyboard you have their looks pretty cool - almost like an arcade panel if that makes sense. I'm going to check out geekhack now.
Edit: I actually really like that board the more that I look at it. Love that it retained it's arrow keys.
Apr 5, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 5, 2017
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LefibonacciYou might have trouble finding a 60% with arrow keys, there are some out there such as the planck, which is custom built and you can program the entire keyboard yourself, so that way you can get arrow keys. But other than that it may be quite difficult, you might have to look for a tkl if that's the case.
Apr 5, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 5, 2017
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prospektYou're 100% correct. Particularly when you get more specific like cherry blue switches and Yehoshua forbid you opt for RGB as well. That's why I have been looking at the Ducky One TKL. I had to pass up the Planck drop on here that just passed because I have never touched a linear keyboard in my life and I want to be sure that I am in love with my first Mech.
I have even been considering getting into keycap design recently and I may try getting into contact with some designers (looks at MiTo...) for recommendations on things like software/books/articles in the near future
Apr 5, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 5, 2017
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LefibonacciNot sure if you knew but the planck also came with cherry blue type switches! I was actually going to grab the ducky one tkl about a month ago but ended up bumping into someone with a modded novatouch so i just went for it. :P Wow keycap design, that sounds amazing. Maybe you could use some 3d programs or even 3d printing for that matter to get you going with some keycaps designs.
Apr 5, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 5, 2017
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Oh that is a beautiful one, i believe that is a leopold keyboard with gmk carbon keys. :) There are a few keyboards around that resemble that one, don't recall their names, but i'll have a look around!
Apr 5, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 5, 2017
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prospektThat's a Clueboard, you are right in that it resembles the Leopold boards though (as that is Skully's, the designer, favourite layout) and that is GMK Carbon on it yea.
Apr 5, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 5, 2017
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VigrithOh you're right, they look very similar. My bad!
Apr 5, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 5, 2017
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Vigrith66% layout (: My new heart and soul
Apr 5, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 5, 2017
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prospektNot at all! I wasn't trying to correct you for the sake of it, as said it is the exact same layout as the Leopold 660 layout boards, it just happens to have an aluminium case, be fully programmable and a few other differences here and there. It's a great keyboard!
@Thatonecat I use 65-68% exclusively asides my Novatouch (which is a TKL) and the Planck I have inbound. Won't be like this for long, once Input Club's new Infinity 60% and K-Type release those will be coming home, still, the Leopold 660C is my favourite keyboard and that is, in my opinion, the best layout both functionally (for anyone that uses arrow keys often enough) and aesthetically.
Apr 5, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 6, 2017
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VigrithCorrect, also the cluenoard has the page up and down while the leopold has insert and delete. Just an off topic question, did you happen to know how much a gmk keyset would go for on here like the yuri or laser? Trying to figure out what i want to get. Thanks!
Apr 6, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 6, 2017
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prospektMito is working very hard to make Laser a special project that will be beyond a GMK key set so gauging the price for this one might be tough - depends on how everything works out in the end.
Most GMK sets however tend to range between $100 (at the very least, for simple sets with no novelties, standard compatibility, etc.) and $150. I'd say overshoot and plan for having to pay like 150 shipped. Yuri's base set should definitely be under 150 for example, I'm looking forward to that one very much!
Apr 6, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 6, 2017
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VigrithOh that's good to hear, heard they'll be coming out soon (if they don't get delayed that is). Really interested to see how they turn out. Not really sure which one i want to get. :C Also waiting for the SA Carbon to come along for round 2. It's been a while since i've seen a highly anticipated SA kit on here. Pretty sure the SA is cheaper than GMK, correct?
Apr 6, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 6, 2017
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prospektLaser might be a while as Mito's put a team of very competent people to work on the non-keycap related side(s) of the project. Yuri's scheduled for May as it got delayed slightly so you should see that one coming up real soon. I'm getting both as they are vastly different but one has to plan ahead, they're pretty expensive.
Depending on how many kits you get yea, in theory SA should be slightly cheaper than GMK is - seeing as they're super split rather than one big package as GMK does, you're only really paying for what you actually want rather than paying for everything. YMMV but for Godspeed for example I bought Alphas, Mods, 40% mods, space bars, novelties and forums and it came out at around $175 shipped (internationally), so more than a base GMK set but seeing as that includes novelties and forums which are expensive with GMK as well (think Carbon's novelties/forums were like $50 for 28~ 1u keys?) then it sort of evens out.
Apr 6, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 6, 2017
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VigrithGood news! Mito himself confirmed that laser should be out in a few weeks. I'm guessing Yuri and Laser will be out in the same month. Going to have pass on keysets to save up for those gmk sets. Don't want to regret in the future for not picking up either of the gmk kits. EDIT: NVM that was for the 'Joyland' keyset. My bad!
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 6, 2017
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Vigrithoh wow, so I should expect for this set to cost $100+ ? I am new to this and have never bought custom keys before (this will be my first mech) so you giving me/us a heads up to plan ahead is much obliged. ​I've decided to go with the ClueBoard with probably works out well with regard to timing because I reached out to them and I was told that ClueBoard should be avail for purchase within the next couple of weeks. They are just waiting for the last round for their manufacturer. I hope that I will be able to get these keys situated on a 66% board like that one.
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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prospektWhat do you mean by GMK? I'm a newb. Also I decided on the ClueBoard which should launch in a couple of weeks (: Do you have a link to Yuri? I haven't seen those yet
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 6, 2017
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VigrithDon't mind my other comment, just saw the part of you explaining the prices!
Apr 6, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 6, 2017
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LefibonacciGMK is a german keyset manufacturer. It's highly respected in the mechanical keyboard community for their high quality custom keycaps, that you would not find with other keycap manufacturers. Although they might be quite pricey, it is well worth it (from what i've heard). Here are two of the upcoming gmk keysets: GMK Yuri: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76006.0 GMK Laser: https://www.massdrop.com/talk/455/laser-gmk I'm also going to be picking up these two as i need new keycaps for my novatouch and haven't found the right keycaps to do so. Clueboard is an excellent pick! But be prepared, it might be quite pricey :P
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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prospektah, okay. Thanks for explaining. I'm glad that I've picked a good quality key set! So it seems. I imagine that the ClueBoard may be similarly priced to that of the HHKB, possibly (: But that is okay, I'm sure I will have it for years. I wanted to ask how much it would cost but felt that to be too intrusive. I only wish it came with a black base to go with Laser better
Apr 6, 2017
prospekt
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LefibonacciWhich gmk set did you go with? Possibly, although i don't think the clueboard would be quite up there with the HHKB, as one of the main reason the HHKB is so highly priced is because of it's topre switches, and i think the clueboard has your standard cherry, gateron, kailh etc. It could be possible to find another case for the clueboard, since it is a custom keyboard.
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 6, 2017
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prospektI will be going with the Laser set. I want to make an entire set up themed around this board/key set. I don't want it to be too gamer-y but I do want it to be a clash of 80's and modern. The other set up I was (still kind of am) considering is 70's/modern with rgb lighting. You're correct ClueBoard will be using Cherry. And a very good point about a different case considering the board will require assembly
Apr 6, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 6, 2017
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LefibonacciAhhhh yes, so you're going with a specific colourd scheme or look in your setup i presume. I wish the novatouch was comptible with leds. Oh well. I checked on the clueboard website and it seems they only had a royal navy case for purchase at this point in time, but when it does drop it should have a black case option, as did the the older drop.
Apr 6, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 7, 2017
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prospektI decided to reach out to the same woman at ClueBoard as I did last time with a few more questions and she was generous enough to share some more insight. Though I would share, just in case you are curious!
The board, as I stated earlier, will require assembly. The price will start at $199 without under-lighting for the case & PCB. There is no option for a black case at this time; but there will be options for grey, silver, and orange cases available. They plan to open preorders one week prior to launch.
The lighting option is exciting for me, I wonder what type it will be. I may choose grey case with lighting.
Apr 7, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 7, 2017
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LefibonacciThat sounds exciting! Would be interested in it if it wasn't so pricey, especially with exchange rate and i just recently picked up a keyboard. The grey case is probably the closest you'll get to black, unless you can find another keyboard that has the similar case. I think there are sites where you can buy rgb leds, in case there isn't the colour you were after in the drop. Pretty exciting building a keyboard, even though it isn't mine. :P
Apr 7, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 7, 2017
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prospektI know, I agree /: Sometimes these boards have crazy prices - like the HHKB, and that one doesn't even have arrow keys! I just wondering if the grey case or orange case would go better with Laser. Do you know of any bluetooth mods? If that's possible? If that is a possibility, I may as well do that during the initial build.
Apr 7, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 7, 2017
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LefibonacciHmm, as far as i can tell the definitely not the orange since the keyset doesn't really have anything to accommodate that colour. If only they had the royal navy colour option like on their website, that would've fit quite well with the whole keyset. Also at this point in time i haven't seen a custom wireless keyboard. That might be a problem if you were really after a wireless keyboard. :(
Apr 7, 2017
Vigrith
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Apr 7, 2017
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LefibonacciThere's an HHKB layout Cherry MX board on Geekhack right now for $400 - there are gonna be so many orders for it, too, 200 at the very least.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88750.0
You get what you pay for most the time, the materials on that Revo board for example are insane, the anodizing will be done by the same factory that Apple uses, two plates, LED diffuser, etc. Does that justify paying $400 for a keyboard with less switches than a 60%? Maybe. Maybe not.
Apr 7, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 7, 2017
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prospektYeah, I looked up some older models of the clueboard and the orange is a totally different shade than I had imagine. Definitely will be going with the dark grey and potentially a different one later on. Wireless is not a deal breaker for me, because you can really add to the set up with a nice usb for your board. It would just be cool if I could make it wireless...and somewhat welcome the challenge (; we shall see.
Apr 7, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 7, 2017
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VigrithIt all just depends on the person. How much you have and what you're willing to spend, and what your justification is. with the way I am going it, I may be spending close to $400 total for my board. I hope not - I may have to cut myself off at a lower point.
Edit: I wonder if the keyboard will bend in your backpack the same way the iPhone bent in your pocket...
Apr 7, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 14, 2017
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prospektGetting cold feet about assembling to clueboard myself! also getting impatient! haha. am considering just going for the pok3r real quick even though it doesn't have cursor keys :p
Apr 14, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 14, 2017
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LefibonacciYou should definitely look up a keyboard build guide then! Definiyely understand where you're coming from, buy sometimes the wait can be worth it. :P You should probably check out one of the keyboards i mentioned earlier that have arrow keys and you can get at any time.
Apr 14, 2017
Lefibonacci
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Apr 15, 2017
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prospekt@prospekt (: I think I checked out most of them. I don't mind tkl, I just like when the arrow keys are practically apart of the letter keys, if theat makes sense. When they are very close. kind of how the clueboard is vs. novatouch. I really like the leopold! considering one of those today. you excited for laser? lol
Apr 15, 2017
prospekt
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Apr 16, 2017
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LefibonacciAhh most tkls have the arrow keys seperated most of the time anyway, it's when you get to 60% boards that cram them into the alpha keys or just the nav cluster. Leopold is definitely a good option, you just have to find the switch you're looking for. :P Not sure if I want to get laser anymore since there are so many other keysets I'm waiting for. I might however be picking up GMK Joyland instead for my custom build, I think it'll look great with the rainbow theme overall. Also there's a couple of SA keysets I'm waiting to be released, but time will tell. :)
Apr 16, 2017
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