How do I build my own?
Where do I source parts etc and can I get some guides on how to construct a keyboard. TIA
Posted Jul 21, 2018, 7:26 PM UTC
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Places like Massdrop, Geekhack, etc. run group buys for keyboard kits. Otherwise, stores like Keyclack, kbdfans, doyu studios, have kits for sale as well. Usually announcements are made before the group buys go live.
If you don't know what a group buy is, vendors/designers need to gather money before they can get factories to produce parts.
novelkeys is a good place for switches. And then there's the aftermarket for parts such as classifieds (GH, DT, KT), or r/mechmarket.
If you want guides, you really need to learn to solder and use a screw driver. Other guides probably include switch lubing, and stabilizer clipping/lubing. All of which can be Googled or searched on Youtube.
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I got my first kit from KBDFans.cn and it came with everything I needed. There are plenty of guides on youtube for the keyboard kits they sell, I think Taekeyboards has done a video for each one.
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OLKB and Keeb.io are also amazing places with great guides and documentation.
I got in to the mechanical keyboards last month and already got a dz60 from kbdfans and a iris from keebio. Super stoked to build the iris. There are lots of tutorials here and also check the discord channel if you are blocked. Lots of good people hanging there.