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Boarding up my desk: Getting back into the hobby

Recently got back into the hobby and decided to rebuild some of the classic boards I had lying around over the last week.

  • Bear65 V1 with Keygeek Y3X Switches on PC Plate and Pbtfans Atomic Purple
  • Think65 V2 with SWG Cheddar Switches on FR4 Plate and GMK Nuclear Data
  • Space80 Apollo with Gateron Type R Switches on FR4 Plate with GMK Jamon
  • Mode65 with Mode Obscura Switches on Aluminum Plate and GMK BoW with Black Modi and Shanshui Novelties
  • Vega65 with HMX Xinhai Switches on Aluminum Plate and GMK Striker
  • Polaris with Holy Panda Switches on Bradd Plate and GMK Olivia
  • Satisfaction75 with Taro N Sweet Potato Switches on FR4 Plate and GMK Mecha-01
u/kpasha — 22 days ago
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Endgame Exists. W1-AT build

Finally finished my first endgame keyboard build. I've wanted a W1-AT for the longest time, but outside of a new(R3?) GB I didn't think I'd find one as they typically sell immediately on reddit. After like 5 months of checking daily I eventually found one on r/mechmarket. Thank you u/ImVeryUnimaginative the keyboard is amazing, and it's no longer looking weird as hell with the temporary mutagen keycaps! I love GMK Mutagen but it just did not work on this board at all.

Normally i plan my builds beforehand but i couldn't start with a plan prior to getting the W1-AT as i didn't know what color would be available. The board sat for a couple months as i waited for a custom plate and searched for keycaps which i eventually found on mechmarket. Thank you u/hieuremy the keycaps are incredible, and arrived in perfect condition! Now that it's finished, I couldn't be happier with the finished product. This is going to be my daily driver work board.

Board: W1-AT foamless, hotswap PCB

Keycaps: GMK Nervewrecker

Plate: PEI/Ultem by Hype Keyboards

Switches: Bsun Golden Apple (spring swapped 69g XL)

Stabilizers: Typeplus x YIKB

Cable: Koolkeys pro themed Hi-Viz! (Gonna order their nerve color soon but Hi-Viz works really well)

u/Inevitable_Virus_765 — 25 days ago
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I like coffee :3

First post! I finally ended up getting my own mechanical keyboard and now have a nearly-full coffee-themed setup. I would look around for coffee-themed headphones but I really like my Shures so I think I'm good as is.

u/4C_Enjoyer — 1 month ago
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Do you like my keyboard?

Me (sdc) and my friend exe0xexe created a keyboard and I wanted to get some opinions on how it came out.

lmk if you got any questions.

We’ll be receiving another version pretty soon so stay posted.

u/Intelligent_Boot_780 — 1 month ago
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Klassik(er) Rubrehaku

Got myself a Rubrehaku and decided to try Klassiker alphas with Rubrehose novelties and I think they actually match the renders and the case color better haha.

u/Grok3 — 2 months ago
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gmk copper + rubrehaku beige

Someone mentioned that gmk copper goes really well with beige housings,

so I decided to give it a try.

I absolutely love how they look together!

u/Particular_Hawk_2356 — 2 months ago
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Agar

A fun little build i did last night.

White PC KBDFans Agar | Gateron Type R | GMK Abyssal

u/Revelation____ — 2 months ago
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Bridge75 Plus / Retro Mixed Lights

Thought I'd try out adding a bit more silver to the setup. I think my next move is to try and find keycaps in a brown/white theme to blend in with the walnut/bamboo features.

u/Toast_Meat — 2 months ago
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Neo 60 Core with HMX Yogurt S and GMK Redline

Built a keyboard after about 4 years of being away from the hobby.

Neo 60 Core with copper weight.
HMX Yogurt S switches.
GMK Redline.
No foam build.

u/Immediate_Simple4085 — 2 months ago
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DSS Neon Nights, mounted at last

- LazyDesigners Duo40 r2 (PC plate, top mount)
- Signature Plastics DSS Neon Nights
- Kailh Calligraphy switches
- Knight v4 stabilizers

I bought DSS Neon Nights when I first started collecting keyboards, but I didn’t realize it was 40s-only 😭 I’ve been waiting to mount it ever since, and it’s finally time.

Duo40’s compactness, solid black ano/black PVD case, and rainbow PVD weight make it a perfect match for Neon Nights — better than I could’ve expected when I first got the set. Now that I’ve seen how good DSS Neon Nights looks mounted, I really want a full-size set…

u/iwilleatyrsnacks — 2 months ago
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What’s your favorite keycap profile? Mine is MTNU

For aesthetics at least, but GMK CYL sounds the best. Boards are Tofu60 3.0 with Susuwatari (HMX Hydra), Neo Ergo with WoB (Huano Sakura), and Agar Mini with Skyriter (HMX Moonlights)

u/jdabbi13 — 2 months ago
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Headstone in powdercoat white, built with Zaprisco r2 titanium cap, CYL Panda Alphas + Indigo Novelties, SP 10u spacebar, and doggo stickers that remind me of my two boys : )

remembering i have free will in this hobby to add stickers wherever tf i want

u/dakfu_ — 2 months ago
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Thermal R1 Moon x GMK Monokai x AGS Radiant HE

Finally got this one together. Wilba.tech Thermal R1 in Moon, paired with GMK Monokai for that clean vibe, running AGS Radiant HE switches on a Geon Venom PCB with TX AP screw-in stabs.

Wasn’t sure going in whether the Venom PCB would actually play nice with the Thermal’s leaf spring plate mount, since it’s not on any official compatibility list. Turns out it works perfectly though, no modding needed on that front, just dropped it in with the stock plate.

Only thing still needing some tuning is the spacebar.

Soundtest:

https://imgur.com/a/oQSJGCG

u/StageKind1611 — 2 months ago
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some sub 40s I made recently

full custom on top, gherkin on the right, _33 by tominabox1 at the bottom

u/juniper_dog — 2 months ago
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Sharing my Minimal Work Setup

Just started a new work so im still trying to figure out what to put on the desk.
Cant set up a gaming station for now as i dont have room for both work and game.

Laptop: Hp zbook 8 g1ak
Monitor: XiaoMi 27ui
Keyboard: Agar Mini EC (Dynacap) with Pbtfans Atomic Purple
Mouse: Chilkey Glacier
Mousepad: Peiyan Glass Mousepad
Mic: Maono PD200xs
IEM: TANCHIJIM Fission
Table: Ttracing TitusX 120cm
Laptop Stand: Crossline Laptop stand
Monitor Riser: Just a piece of wood (added support stands) i found lying in the house

u/joseimperial — 2 months ago
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My setup refresh for work + gaming

Due to neck and back issues, I’ve decided to move back to a one monitor setup. Been rolling with a compact 48”x30” desk + double monitor for 10 years, but it’s refreshing to have a single monitor view now. Pc is on an undercarriage.

u/kriscables — 2 months ago