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lawman14 OP t1_ivjtdw5 wrote

  • Keychron Q1 with alu plate
  • Boba u4t lubed with krytox 205g0
  • TX Stabs lubed with krytox 205g0
  • Aifei SA Keycaps
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Miguel7501 t1_ivjxv1i wrote

Those keycaps look a lot like MG profile.

How much were they? All I found was an aliexpress listing that's no longer available.

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lawman14 OP t1_ivr3noo wrote

They are definitely SA profile, but the angle and thick bezels of the Q1 make it look like a lesser profile.

I think they were something around 50€ from AliExpress, but the shop were I got them is gone now.

If you try searching for aifey sa keycaps you should get some results, hope it helps !

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CableMod_Mark t1_ivmvgks wrote

That looks really clean. I'm a sucker for blue themed keebs so take my upvote!
If you don't already have a custom cable for this, send me a PM and let's see about setting you up with something from us at CableMod :)

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lawman14 OP t1_ivr38j4 wrote

I just PMed you! Love your products and really glad you liked my build 🥰

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FreyViking t1_ivjw5s8 wrote

I wish to mount a keyboard with SA keycaps, they looks incredibles.

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camilatricolor t1_ivjxvom wrote

The aesthetic is great but typing with them is quite tiresome because they are so tall. But maybe it's just my problem...

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puanonymou5 t1_ivlc474 wrote

Definitely not just you. Started with an Akko board with ASA caps. Loved the sound and thick/thock, but I stumbled so freaking much. Tried Cherry/XDA/OEM and like them all much better, and want to try DSA since the smaller surface seems to be easier to find. Cherry has been my favorite so far. Currently trying out some MT3, since they were on a $25 sale for the Captain America ones, and they seem to be a happy middle. Not quite as tall, but I don't stumble too much, and kinda digging the sculpted feeling.

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FreyViking t1_ivm2q8h wrote

I haven't build a custom keyboard yet, but maybe this week all stuff I bought will arrive and I will be able to build it, so... I'm not familiar with most of the things you have mencioned, but thx for the info anyway, i'll try to check it all and I hope you can see my first custom build soon, I'm so excited with it.

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puanonymou5 t1_ivm4pxw wrote

I haven't gotten too into either. Just changed Keycaps and switches, which you just pull off with a tool. Pretty simple, like keyboard Legos, and a good start to see what keycap profile you like, and what kind of switch with how much force/push back. I believe u/badmark has a YouTube channel Mech Tech with some videos where he breaks down how to do those, as they are most people's first step.

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FreyViking t1_ivm9cyo wrote

I'm practicing unmount and mount, soldering and undoldering, opening switches and lub it to in a 60€ keyboard, but thanks for the info anyway.

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FreyViking t1_ivk0lg4 wrote

You're probably right, but there is something inside me that compels me to buy it hahahaha.

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NecroGamer27 t1_ivkdnb0 wrote

I have some SAs on a Keychron Q7 and I dont find them hard to type on.

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lawman14 OP t1_ivr3xyk wrote

While I love SA profile, it's true that it can be a bit hard to type on it because of the eighth. But if you use a wrist rest, I find them super comfortable and easy to hit each keystroke no problem

Guess it's all about preference at the end of the day, but the looks are unbeatable imo

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camilatricolor t1_ivjxryw wrote

Love the combination with the mat. Very sweet kweb and great pic :)

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lawman14 OP t1_ivr48q0 wrote

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I will try to post more photos of my boards from time to time :)

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Izax_G t1_ivmyfmz wrote

same deskmat as the qk65 post! Are you the same guy?

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lawman14 OP t1_ivr3f0g wrote

Yeah hahaha I had to make the most out of the setup so I took some shots of my two favorite boards right now

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Izax_G t1_ivrfmzt wrote

haha 😂 both seem to be great boards!

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Cody2116 t1_ivn3qr7 wrote

That actually looks so nice🤯

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AvRyy1 t1_iwtzkve wrote

Did you go with the 1.2 or 1.6 for the TX stabs? :D

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lawman14 OP t1_iwuh2su wrote

I went with 1.6 stabs, Q1 PCB is 1.6 mm so theres that. Hope it´s helps!

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