r/MechanicalKeyboards

Been into photography and headphone hobbies for some years and now I'm may add the mechanical keyboards to the expensive hobby list lol

My first mechanical keyboard in a while (Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite). IEMs are LZ AX and Moondrop Meteor if anyone is interested.

Last time I actually looked into keyboards, budget options (at least the ones I saw) were.... not great sounding to say the least. But now I'm surprised they sound pretty good out of the box so I'm curious to see what kind of mods people suggest for them. For now I'll probably search for some switches to try out.

Build Specs:

Board: The Key Company M0lly

Plate: Aluminum

Switches: Alps SKCM Black (Pine)

Keycaps: HP Vectra Portable CS

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Top Mount

Social Media Post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmuYoGFJub/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

• 3dp Dinghy case
• Ketch PCB
• DSA Hullagon
• MX blacks

*Chosfox sent this to me for free to check out and give feedback on*

The Geonix Rev 2.5 is heeeeerrrreeee!!

When I say I've been excited about this board since Evan told me he was working on it, "excited" is an understatement. I already loved the Rev 2 and use it quite often, but the 2.5 vaults it to a whole other level. As an ortholinear user, I'm all for anything to constantly make them more accessible and palatable for anyone.

Just to hit some highlights and not go into too much depth, they added a 2u stabilizer for the spacebar, the keycaps are more stable while typing on top of my favorite Kailh low profile switches as the previous revision had some stability issues. The case design has improved and the weight actually went up around 40 grams (rev 2 is 340 grams, rev 2.5 is 388 grams), but still lightweight enough for a backpack or bag to carry with you. PLUS IT'S WIRELESS.

They kept that awesome as heck RGB too and made it pop even more with the PC sides.

Well done, ChosFox, I'm super happy with the improvements.

*Just a reminder, Chosfox sent this to me for free, my opinions are my own and I don't receive any compensation for this.*

HHKB Pro 2 w/ Hi-Pro Rensō

65% and 75% wooden keyboards

I had to eyeball it from the shop page but I'm so glade the shade of the blue on the keycaps matches up pretty well with the shade of the blue on the keyboard itself

TGR 910 RE PC - OG Nixies - G81-3000 SAU
TGR x GSK 910 Vintage Coke

noos white

+swg nimbus

+hmx yogurt v2

Ermm classic colorways might be my type...

Builds:

Pangea Mini R2 Classic WK

• PCB: Hotswap PCB
• Plate: PP
• Switches: TTCxPT Black Linears (stock)
• Keycaps: GMK Creme w Novs

F1-8X V2 Classic WK

• PCB: Hotswap PCB
• Plate: Alu v1.1
• Switches: MX2A Nixies (Dry, F, SS)
  • 0.15mm TX films
  • 22mm Kaidi 58g springs
• Keycaps: Hammerworks CRP Dyesubs
  • Tulip alphas
  • Beige mods
  • Colored windows key

F1-8X V2 Classic WKL

• PCB: Solder Galatea 1.6mm FR4 (2023) PCB
• Plate: 1.2mm FR4 (poron gasket)
• Switches: MX2A Blacks (L, F, SS)
  • 205g0
  • 0.15mm TX films
  • 22mm GEON 3-stage 57.5g springs
  • TX LED on caps lock/scroll lock (can't turn on scroll lock LED cuz im on macOS rn)
• Keycaps: GMK Rubrehose

Deskmat: Brown Paper Cherry Deskmat

Yes they took long to get here (nearly a month) but here they are! Loving them so far.

Boards: Weikav Lucky65v3 & Stars21 (both silver)
Switches: MMD Princess Linear Ultra
Keycaps: GMK Dots R2 Light

Order them both on the 23 of april and received them 20 of may. At first I ordered the pair in black and then asked them if they could change them to silver after some second thoughts. Luckily the came through and made the change pre-shipping. Build quality and finnish both feel really good.

Via on the Lucky worked like a treat. Havent been able to get the Stars21 connected somehow yet. But for its role and price it's fine as is for now.

Yellow keys: Fixed at 1U.
Blue area: Fully modular! Supports any combination from 1U to 4U keys.

Nut 65 V3

Double Shot ABS Red Jade keycaps

Akko Dracula with additional rubber ring dampeners

I wanted something oddly with a bit of detail but keeping the red theme.

It's my first post here so I'm keen to see if others are fans of Red

Keyboard: Keychron Q3 Ultra 8k

Switches: Outemu Silent Yellow Jade V2 (Note: 90 pc pack, 1 came damaged, 1 got bent going in, and 1 left over.)

Keycaps: Runescape X Starforge collaboration

Started out on a Logitech G915, but wanted a keyboard to display the fun new keycaps. Initially started with a RK L75, but found out that the software sucked, however the switches were pretty nice. That keyboard alone was a step up from logitech.

Then I tested out the Keychron V3 and didnt like the fit/finish on it (spacebar was rubbing the bottom plastics), so I upgraded to the Q3 ultra. I went with Keychron because I've used the K1sed1 for years and haven't had an issue with the product.

I like the software for the Q3, it is fairly simple to use and the big thing is that you can keybind mouse keys to the buttons. I use the upper right 3 keys as left click, number, spacebar so i can be very lazy when playing RS3 (Yes i know they keycaps are osrs, but RS3 didnt have any and I still want to support the game i've played for 20+ years).

Finally switch choice - I wanted quiet switches. Previously i moved from a tactile switch to linear because of the silence of it. One of my co-workers is deeeeep in the keyboards and had a board with the Outemu switches and they are dead quiet. Very little noise at all and still have fantastic resistance.

Overall, really happy with this as my first build. I absolutely love they layout and it feels amazing. Taking it to work tomorrow so i can get my co-worker's opinions on the final build!

Sidenote: I have a video of me typing, but literally it was barely picked up on the mic. The switch world is crazy!

If I were to do anything different, i'd have made sure to order 100+ switches for a tkl. Having only 3 left over (and 2 being damaged) was a bit too close

• Drank Campsite by Walletburner
• NK taro
• MX blacks
• Brass plate

I am in no way sponsored by HMX, just a normal keyboard guy.

These switches may be the best switch I've tried.. i was using hmx xinhai before but these are snappy and give a good pop sound. Give them a try if u are looking for a change. :]

Kidding of course, love seeing what wacky and fun new builds people are making. I call this the obelisk:

* Gateron banana low profile switches

* Rp2040 zero controller

* Concrete body cast in a 3d printed TPU mold

* Simple PCB designed by me, manufactured by PCBway, then hand soldered

* Steel plate sent off to be cut by sendcutsend

* 3D printed keycaps, 3D printed knob

* Cord stolen from a dead razer deathadder

Just a fun project I decided to take on this month, mainly as a test run to see if I could do a whole keyboard. A big goal was to see how much of it could be made by hand, by me. I really wanted it to look rough, industrial, a little brutal; it will probably age further into that as the metal rusts and patinas and the concrete crumbles and stains.

I will probably swap out the 3d printed caps for something a little higher quality, but these are a good starting place.

Gok Lily • GMK Norse • DwarfFactory LOTR artisan • Keygeek Y3 by MZ Studio