EDIT: magnetic, not mechanical

Hey everyone,

I’m having trouble taking the next step in buying my dream keyboard (and also my first and also my only). It’s probably a pretty standard build for some of you, but for me this is a daunting project and I’ve got analysis paralysis. My total budget is like 400 euro's.

I’m hoping some of you can help me make sure I’m not overlooking any major upgrades or necessary parts, because I really can’t see myself undertaking another keyboard build after this one.

I think I want:

• A matte white case
• A thocky sound
• A fairly classic, casual looking keyboard
• Ideally, something that is great out of the box without requiring me to get into complicated modding/lubing. Of course, some part-picking and following basic instructions is what I'm okay with, else I would have picked something pre-assembled.

Parts I’m fairly sure about

1. Wooting 60HE v2 Module

I've read: Wooting: The difference between the 60HE and 60HE v2

Since I’m choosing my own case, switches and keycaps, I’m wondering how much of the 60HE v2’s improvements actually matter for my build.

• What benefits of the v2 are still relevant to me?
• Is there anything that comes with the module that I should replace with something better?
• What exactly do I need to buy in addition to the module, case and switches to have a complete keyboard?
• I'm especially clueless about:

Switch plate	FR4 plate
Mounting style	Friction fit
Sandwich pad	Hybrid Poron/silicone
PET-film & tape mod	PET-film & tape mod
Bottom dampening	Plastic case: EPDM foam
Stabilizers	Screw-in

Is this perfect? Is this okay-ish? I am willing to spend money to have something better if it's doable for a noob that does not want to have this buying anxiety again, but also wants something very cool.

2. Tofu60 Redux Case

KBDFans Tofu60 Redux

I mostly just really like the look of this one. I’m going for the matte white version.

I read that you can buy like a brass weight bar (see https://kbdfans.com/products/tofu60-redux-v1-accessories?variant=41491565969547) and other accessories. In combination with the rest I am buying, what would people recommend?

3.1 GravaStar UFO Switches

GravaStar UFO Magnetic Switches

These are currently my first choice.

Part of the reason I’m drawn to the UFOs is that they don’t require lubrication (I think?), which is a pretty big deal for me. I’ve never lubed switches before and it's scary to me. I found this Wooting Library entry and listened to them, and they sound great to me. I have very little reference for what a genuinely good mechanical keyboard sounds like, though, so I’m mostly going on what other people say.

People seem to consider them about as good as it gets acoustically for HE thocky, although I’m not sure whether they’re $80-good for someone with my limited experience.

If you think lubing is the freaking shit and I would regret not looking further into overcoming that fear: try to convince me haha.

A few questions about the GravaStars:

• Why are there different colors? Is there actually a difference between them that you can hear/feel, or are they just cosmetic?
• I think I should buy the 75-pack, correct?

3.2 Alternative: Omnitype Heron HE Switches

Omnitype Heron HE Switches

I’ve also been considering these because I’ve read that they are great overall.

My biggest hesitation is again the lubing.

4. Cable: https://wooting.io/product/detachable-cable?Color=Just+White

What am I missing?

So, with:

Wooting 60HE v2 + Tofu60 Redux + switches + my own keycaps

is there anything else I absolutely need?

And more importantly: is there anything I should change now that will make a significant difference to the final keyboard?

I know this is probably pretty basic stuff for many of you, but there is so much information out there that I’m finding it surprisingly difficult to figure out what actually matters.

I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from people who have built something similar and can tell me what they would do differently.

Thanks so much in advance!

Zero Two Inspired Keyboard

Build:

- Wooting 60HE v2 PCB

- CLT60 Case

- Outemu Silent Peach Magnetic Switches

- Swagkeys Knight Stabilizer v4

- KKB Darling Keycaps

Built with inspiration from Zero Two and the Jian Motif repeated in the series.

Covered the full pipeline from modeling to sound. Made in C4D and Redshift, composited in AE.

Is there a way to know?

why is it doing this i tried re plugging it in , nothing changes with the wire

Fifteen months isn't a small amount, but it's not a lot either... and yet the paint on the frame in the area of ​​greatest wear is gone, chipped away... Sure, it can be fixed, but with what results? And if you wanted to have a professional job done, how much would it cost?

Also, the space bar has become shiny. Wasn't it PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) molded wit double-shot technology?

You could also say the keyboard has "patinated" with use... but I don't like seeing wear.

Any remedies?

2 days ago I was so excited to finally get my Wooting 80HE. I waited a long time to finally be able to buy and use this keyboard. When I unboxed and plugged it in it was flashing rarely. I opened a thread in the dc and they told me it’s probably a loose jst cable and that helped a lot I fixed the issue. But first because it is so new I hesitated a lot about opening the interior of the keyboard and it still bothers me is there a way to be sure that I did everything correct during the disassembly/assembly process ? Seems like it works and looks just fine but I am kinda worried what can give me peace of mind ?

Após vários testes com os switchs que tenho aqui, fiquei na dúvida entre o Owlab TI e o UR ICE Ultra.

Vou ficar com o UR ICE, pois estou usando o resto dos meus Owlab na minha Tofu60 Redux.

O wooting80 de zinco ficou muito bom com os UR ICE, o som ficou bom.

O som fica melhor com os Owlab TI, porém para um entusiasta de RGB como eu, o Owlab “quebra” algumas cores claras, o que não acontece com o UR ICE.

Os Geon Raw também tem um som bom, porém eu fiz o lubrificante de mão deles com a Krytox g205g0 e eles ficam mais silenciosos, não emitem som como antes, prefiro usá-los no meu venom60He com a case 60, onde o som dissipa mais que na case do Wooting80, que tende a abafar mais o som.

Espero ajudar. Abraços!

I recently swapped the case into Tofu60 V2 and I noticed that the USB is misaligned by a really small amount. The USB C cable still plugs in and everything seems to be working correctly. It was just a friction swap so I'm not sure if this is normal, a case manufacturer error, or if I need to do the alternate installation method (non-friction swap). Any one have any ideas or recommendations?