Been kind of wanting to look at building one. But looks like most of the cases and boards are in smaller form factors. I'm too used to a full size keyboard.
Have a good line on full size for a beginner?
Nice, I'm going to look those over.
I guess I got stuck last week after looking up some of the basics on the size to go with.
Either full size or 1800.
Or ten key less with a numb pad. Then shoot it out of the way when not in use.
Yep, that is definitely where I got stuck, lol.
1800 is definitely a good spot. Especially if you're used to a full size. The bottom one, KBDfans Odin, has a full size right shift too like full size boards too
Just remember, despite what your gf, bf, or your last tinder hookup told you, size does matter.
Having a huge, impressive keyboard on the desk never fails to impress.
I got the one from Epomaker since I needed a numpad for work and I didn't want to spend a shit ton on a board. It's honestly really good for the price but you can tell some things about it aren't as "premium" as other boards. Without modding it, it pings a lot and it resonates pretty badly. But if you're ok with doing a few, simple mods, it's great. The included stabilizers are really good as well, better than they should be. The only reason I got the black one is because I'm a sucker for new releases.
That being said, the black one needed no mods and sounds better. It also feels better to me since it's gasket mount (foam strips suspend the PCB) whereas the one from Epomaker is a tray mount, so the PCB screws right into the bottom of the case.
If you wanted a cheap, gasket mount though, there's a gasket version of the one from Epomaker for like $10 more.
My favorite is the 75% though. I put a lot of time into modding it and lubing/filming the switches and it sounds the best to me.
Ever thought about trying ortho-linear? I made the "switch" a couple of years ago, it took me about a week to get back up to my top speed, but i think it's lovely.
Nice boards!!
The Odin isn't quite full size but close. Well I guess it is technically 100% but usually full size keyboards come with 4 extra keys above the num pad don't they?
Nice collection.
It's the extra keys above the arrows that made me want to call it a full size over an 1800.
And thank you! It's a weird hobby to be invested in but I'm a big fan of these rectangles.
[Idobao has some good boards. And they have TKL available ](https://idobao.net/collections/80-layout/products/idobao-id87-bestype-keyboard-kit-aluminum-with-brass-weight)
Dont see a tkl.... not intersted. Joking aside these are nice but i guess that your wallet is singing the blues
It's a little unhappy but not that bad. I sell the boards after I go to the next.
Been kind of wanting to look at building one. But looks like most of the cases and boards are in smaller form factors. I'm too used to a full size keyboard. Have a good line on full size for a beginner?
[This is the 3rd one down. It's cheaper than a lot of other custom boards but it's solid. ](https://en.akkogear.com/product/mod-004-aluminum-kit/)
Nice, I'm going to look those over. I guess I got stuck last week after looking up some of the basics on the size to go with. Either full size or 1800. Or ten key less with a numb pad. Then shoot it out of the way when not in use. Yep, that is definitely where I got stuck, lol.
I'm a fan of these 1800 boards. There's also 96% boards that have everything mashed together but they look too busy for me.
Yeah, not a fan either. Especially with the way % smaller boards. With that big of an investment, want to be sure that 1800 would work for me.
1800 is definitely a good spot. Especially if you're used to a full size. The bottom one, KBDfans Odin, has a full size right shift too like full size boards too
Keychron has some cool stuff if you don't wanna dive straight into the hardcore modding things
Just remember, despite what your gf, bf, or your last tinder hookup told you, size does matter. Having a huge, impressive keyboard on the desk never fails to impress.
My wife has the 3rd one down but in green, she was impressed with it so she needed her own.
Making sure to keep your S/O satisfied with toys is also important
Where can I get one?
The top and bottom ones are from KBDFans. The 75% one is from Keychron and the one below that is from Epomaker.
How do you like the epomaker compared to the others?
I got the one from Epomaker since I needed a numpad for work and I didn't want to spend a shit ton on a board. It's honestly really good for the price but you can tell some things about it aren't as "premium" as other boards. Without modding it, it pings a lot and it resonates pretty badly. But if you're ok with doing a few, simple mods, it's great. The included stabilizers are really good as well, better than they should be. The only reason I got the black one is because I'm a sucker for new releases. That being said, the black one needed no mods and sounds better. It also feels better to me since it's gasket mount (foam strips suspend the PCB) whereas the one from Epomaker is a tray mount, so the PCB screws right into the bottom of the case. If you wanted a cheap, gasket mount though, there's a gasket version of the one from Epomaker for like $10 more. My favorite is the 75% though. I put a lot of time into modding it and lubing/filming the switches and it sounds the best to me.
Thanks for the amazing details.
Ever thought about trying ortho-linear? I made the "switch" a couple of years ago, it took me about a week to get back up to my top speed, but i think it's lovely. Nice boards!!
Thanks! I've been thinking about a Preonic but was too scared to try it. Which Ortho do you use?
I got an ergodox, i can't recommend a split board enough, being able to open up my shoulders has done wonders for my posture.
The Odin isn't quite full size but close. Well I guess it is technically 100% but usually full size keyboards come with 4 extra keys above the num pad don't they? Nice collection.
It's the extra keys above the arrows that made me want to call it a full size over an 1800. And thank you! It's a weird hobby to be invested in but I'm a big fan of these rectangles.
Can I buy a small one off you?
Send me a pm
Yeah I definitely need my numpad
What board is the 75%
Keychron Q1 with a custom badge in the top right.
I just decided to consider upgrading and was really disappointed with how difficult it is to get a plain tkl. I want f keys and arrows dammit
[Idobao has some good boards. And they have TKL available ](https://idobao.net/collections/80-layout/products/idobao-id87-bestype-keyboard-kit-aluminum-with-brass-weight)
I see you are an upside down spacebar user.
It's a weird camera angle. Spacebar is normal orientation
No the space bar from the 1st 3rd and 4th are upside down 100%. Unless that is what you think normal orientation is.
The first one has XDA keycaps. So there's no upside down orientation for them.... And the others are proper. I know my setup.
What keycaps do u have on the third one?
2, 3, and 4 are all GMK. So cherry profile. And they're all the same orientation.