Submitted by shnazzyotter t3_10nsonx in MechanicalKeyboards
After my first year in this I've realized where all my money has gone!
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shnazzyotter OP t1_j6an83r wrote
It really is and I haven't even dipped my toes into the 75% world yet! Everyone calls these the "entry level" boards and I'm over here fine with that haha
Superb-Try5328 t1_j6aoujn wrote
I personally prefer smaller boards. Started with a Keychron K4, then downsized to a Hunstman mini. I've ordered the new Tofu60 2.0. I'm now looking at 40% ortho split boards. Might build my wife a custom TKL. Best thing about it is I don't even type on a daily basis, and I only recently started gaming on kbm.
highdeaology t1_j6cr1eu wrote
Don’t I know it! Only got into keebs maybe a month ago, built my first, have a QK65 in the mail and I have a cart on Meletrix with a Zoom65 EE in it waiting for me to pick a damn color and pull the trigger 😩 I love it though
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6ao1nd wrote
What board did you order?
Superb-Try5328 t1_j6apkm5 wrote
Tofu60 2.0. Nice and simple entry board that doesn't hurt the bank account, too much!!
borghesia44 t1_j6eekvb wrote
" This is a deep and expensive rabbit hole!! "
I hear that often but you have to see that in perspective with other hobbies.Years ago photography was my hobby. With 60+ camera's and uncountable lenses, scanners and printers that hobby is far more expensive. A sole lens can cost more than a thousant dollars.Friends of mine have automobile hobby. They like classic cars and not only invest in those cars but also in spare parts, monthly rent for garages etc....
The keyboard hobby is in comparison to these hobbies very very modest.I can lurk weeks for a set of switches costing 50 cents a piece and still not making a decission.
ctkgavin t1_j6figmb wrote
Youve got that right. Keyboards are an expensive hobby, but nothing like cars or cameras. My friends RebelT5 bundle was like 2.5-5 thousand when he got it new years ago, and most of that price came from the extra lens in the bundle lol.
Freezy_Squid t1_j6anftp wrote
Yooo, Decepticon keyboard
soundwithdesign t1_j6aw24y wrote
Whats the knobed board?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6ax4ru wrote
Zoom65
aa_dreww t1_j6eeeqt wrote
>Zoom65
What does the knob do? is it a volume slider?
soundwithdesign t1_j6eewuf wrote
I think the primary function is mapped to volume, with mute/unmute by pressing the knob as well. However it’s VIA compatible so I bet you could map it to a lot of different things.
aa_dreww t1_j6elg0m wrote
Damn I’d buy one right now but it looks like they are never available
pbjellytimes t1_j6en44n wrote
Its in group buy right now, the v2
soundwithdesign t1_j6exn5n wrote
You may be able to find extras of the V1, otherwise V2 is in group buy rn.
nathanjace t1_j6b5pvf wrote
Love those keyboards! If you don't mind me asking, what are the keycaps on the right top corner keyboard?
Cjhwahaha t1_j6b6xua wrote
Looks like the Deep Sea keycap set from Ctrl-T.
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bfijj wrote
Yep that's exactly it
Saundotorakku t1_j6b5x3v wrote
Is the purple one a NK65? Looks nice.
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6b7eha wrote
Yeah, it was the gateway drug to the rest of em
EndersBrain1 t1_j6c3s4s wrote
Would you recommend it?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6d60ky wrote
It was a great first board to build. It wasn't too difficult and a very reasonable price. Don't think I would appreciate it as much if I was getting it now though.
Slap some silent switches on it and it's a great board to take to the office though
Gloomy_Present_4941 t1_j6bajvg wrote
Someone likes 65%
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bba3t wrote
I need my number row but not the F row! And I like my arrow keys, sue me!
[deleted] t1_j6c8cgy wrote
I can't remember the last time I used F keys but I think I'd feel naked without.
Heir116 t1_j6cppyj wrote
Wow! What are those blue topographic key caps in the top right!?
PoppaSquat68 t1_j6b99tr wrote
How's the Ikki68? Always been interested but never pulled the trigger
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bafww wrote
Man I love it, honestly probably my favorite. It was my daily driver til the zoom65 but I'm thinking of going back to it again
pbjellytimes t1_j6enfhj wrote
Same here, the zoom has the far superior layout as well as a knob (i have mapped knob press to discord mute, so i feel really naked without one), but something about the ikki just hits different
Jumpy_Traffic5349 t1_j6bdpj0 wrote
What’s the blue board?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6beisc wrote
Ikki68 Aurora
Microwave3333 t1_j6ch4ik wrote
Damn I must have missed when they did a trans blue, was that the most recent run?
Getrektm8ter t1_j6bm6ey wrote
These are awesome. What keyboard / key caps are the top left?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bnmua wrote
It's a Bakenemo65 with Octopus PBT. Just a simple, lovely board
kingredphotography t1_j6bn9en wrote
Details on the purple / decepticon?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bnt3v wrote
It's the Purple NK65 with the Black panther set off of Drop and that's actually the black panther logo. I'm not even a marvel fan but big fan of black and purple
Munenoe t1_j6dbolk wrote
That set was hands down the best of their marvel offerings, running it on my daily driver myself. Also the only one that sold out!
SquishiMochi t1_j6bu8h9 wrote
We seem to have very similar taste. I have the wooden 65 from KBDfans, the zoom 65, and have a Block67 on the way (remodeled Bakeneko65) The builds are looking sweet!
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AdSpiritual6239 t1_j6cgv6g wrote
Not OP but that is probably the Octopus set from kinetic labs. It's cherry profile and PBT. I had them they seem to be in good quality, not sure about thickness but my RGB shines through some of the keys when the LEDs are bright enough.
Kalmate t1_j6ccs48 wrote
What are those keycaps on the NK65 I’m in love
WhimsicalHana t1_j6cgwgl wrote
the bottom right one is so pretty im in love
noxxit t1_j6ch3p6 wrote
I was looking at 65% bottom row layouts just yesterday! Nice collection you have there! What's your favorite bottom row?
magicmulder t1_j6cilhh wrote
The NK65 (bottom left) is my favorite, love the caps.
mxypltk99 t1_j6cjajx wrote
hey, do you find mt3 on nk65 ee enjoyable to type on? i had nk65 but not yet decide to take gmk cherrys or mt3 caps on it.
highdeaology t1_j6cr3h0 wrote
Nice taste! I have the botanical keycaps myself and really love ‘em. How do you like the zoom?
KeebLite t1_j6ctk5b wrote
Damn... Bro got kbd67 lite, zoom65, nk65,ikki68. You got great collection!
KeebLite t1_j6ctok4 wrote
Same story happened to me. It start with a clicky gaming keyboard, and after a year you got a minus in your bank lmao.
kura0kamii t1_j6dkmv2 wrote
m gonna steal the green one
Miyamura10 t1_j6bgn6x wrote
Nice, what is bottom right keycaps name?
shnazzyotter OP t1_j6bgysl wrote
They're knockoff gmk botanical I got off Amazon
pokopf t1_j6d2o4y wrote
Honestly, i feel like owning too many different keyboards of the same layout is sth i cant really releate. Apart from my vintage keebs (Cherrys, Model M, alps) i only own one 75% (keychron Q1, QK75 on order) and one 65% (kbd67).
I still havent found the absolute perfect 75% lookswise that also works feature and price wise (im an ISO guy) but its really good, and already having another 75% on order is weird.
The kbd67 isnt perfect cause of the rather harsh implementation of gasketmounting, but the ability to cheaply change the colourway by changing the top case is phenomenal. I have 6 different coloured top cases and they can completly change the look of the board. Doesnt matter its ABS, it feels good and i dont need the expensive alluminum frame.
quickfeetkojo t1_j6dpv1a wrote
What’s the bottom right?
PhobosFur t1_j6fi6gb wrote
What are the keycaps in the bottom right wooden set?
Superb-Try5328 t1_j6amwcy wrote
Very nice collection. I've just ordered my first custom board, and I already have a couple of other boards I would like to build on. This is a deep and expensive rabbit hole!!