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OU_ohyeah

[buying] $10 reward: find the keyboard I've been searching for

buying

Hey all, I'm trying to find a keyboard with some specs that I'm having a hard time finding. I'm looking for a keyboard with:

  • 87-key layout like this one
  • Fully programmable layers that save on the keyboard (I can't install software on my work computer)
  • Silent red or black switches I don't want O-rings
  • Back light (white or RGB)
  • priced around $250 but i could go higher for something quality.

bonus points for:

  • USB C detachable cable
  • Black color

I am completely comfortable soldering my own board but I can't seem to even find something with all the features let alone the right price range. Do any of you have a good suggestion? My best find so far is this but they don't have a back light.

If you are the 1st to recommend the keyboard I buy I will happily send you $10 via venmo/paypal/whatever or give you $10 worth of Reddit gold I'm tired of looking.

Edit: Thank you all! I am looking at if I want to do a hand wired board. it's tempting but I want to really think out my options before I pull the trigger. I'll report back what i decide soon.

Posted Oct 25, 2018, 9:18 PM UTC · edited

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BeeSawd⌨Hand-wired BOX Navy board inside an M0110 case with SA caps⌨•

Find a chassis you like and do a hand-wired board, that's what I did and now I have my perfect board https://i.imgur.com/Wp1vrGT.jpg

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OU_ohyeahOP•

How do you do a hand wired one? like are you still using a PCB? what are you using for a USB controller?

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BeeSawd⌨Hand-wired BOX Navy board inside an M0110 case with SA caps⌨•

I'm using a Teensy 2.0 in this build but anything QMK compatible will do

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TeedacusKeeblade | An entire Zen | Ducky One TKL•

Besides handwiring, maybe this?

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shadydentistClueboard Box White•

The kbd8x ticks all those boxes. It's not currently in stock, but you can either find one on r/mechmarket or wait for the next round.

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Nujabez0•

I remember Sherry mentioning that they had 3 or so in stock in black and chocolate. Maybe send them an email or something .

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OU_ohyeahOP•

wouldn't I still need to buy switches and caps?

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SteeglerOrtho•

KBDFANS 8x mechanical keyboard kit

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tiydal•

Get this (it says sold out but they have extras, join the discord and PM sherry or Email them), Optionally pay for assembly, buy your switches from them also here, and white LEDs for your backlight here.

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