JimmyTheDoor
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j9cmb32 wrote
Reply to comment by dsarma in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
I know where you're coming from, at first I wanted a 100% layout since I was so used to it. I ended up changing my mind and went for a 96%(check out my history for pics!) but I'll have to get used to the small 0 key on the numpad, the lack of spacing between the keys and the shortened right shift.
From what I heard keychron keyboards are very good. As long as you selected the hot-swappable version you'll have a great base to build up on. You can get a new set of keycaps to quickly customize the looks without spending more than 20 mins. If you wanna go a little further I suggest trying the tape mod and foam mod, it's very easy to perform, costs less than 10 bucks but you'll need to dissassemble the board. This will give you a small insight on what keyboard building is like and you'll most likely love the new sound of your board.
Thanks for chipping in and I hope you like your new board! :)
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j99tnzt wrote
Reply to comment by GibberMusic in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
Thanks for your feedback. I have edited the post to be more factual and added the link provided by /u/circle26 as it is a great ressource to really understand how different materials and thicknesses really affect the board. I really had it wrong at first but this is exactly why I made this post! Learning new things everyday :)
Thank you so much <3
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j99t72n wrote
Reply to comment by circle26 in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
Thanks for chipping in! I really had it wrong the more I look into it. That link is a great ressource as it goes in great details about all the keycap materials and thickness (which I have not really mention) that may be overlooked when shopping, I've added it to the guide thank you so much <3
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j98qx1t wrote
Reply to comment by circle26 in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
I just looked into it and from different sources I get different information. I'll dig a little more into it and rework that section to be more factual. The way I wrote it might be misleading.
Thanks for your feedback :)
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j98cvn3 wrote
Reply to comment by adammilikin in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
That's true! Didn't really realise that the smaller the keyboard the less time spent on lubing!
On a scale from 1 to 10 how hard was it to learn to use it?
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j98a47d wrote
Reply to comment by adammilikin in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
There is already mention of smaller layouts and split layouts in the Form Factor section. I didn't want to make this post too long(lol) so some information was condensed.
Do you rock a 40%? If so, can you explain what it's like to daily a 40% for us smaller brained fellows :3 ?
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j97h0o2 wrote
Reply to 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
I fleshed out this guide in response to a comment on my first build post. I wasn't able to comment it so I made a post and linked it there.
JimmyTheDoor OP t1_j9cmjjl wrote
Reply to comment by leftnut027 in 2023 Keyboard Building Guide. by JimmyTheDoor
Thanks! It was a blast to write on the new build! I hope it helps someone and any feedback is appreciated!
Cheers! :)