If a decent mechanical keyboard has always seemed out of budget Newegg has a few amazing deals going on Rosewill models. Rosewill plate mounts the cherry switches, but what's interesting to me is that super inexpensive alps copy board called the striker. It looks a lot like an alps copy board I have under the ABS brand. It's a good feeling switch but it's incredibly loud when you bottom. I kinda like it, but my wife didn't.
If you always wanted to try mechanical switches vs. domes, and the keyboard even has macro software it's only $42 right now after you apply promo code EMCPWGW84. Here is a link to all the keyboards that apply that 20% off.
@Midga send me your address. I will send you the keys sometime next week after I've had time to play with them. I've already decided the blues are out, too clicky for me.
I haven't used it a lot, because I don't have a lot of time to game these days, but I'm definitely loving the feel of the switches. Also, the backlighting. As someone who likes to sit in the dark while he games (makes it easier to be an emofuck), the backlit keys are tops. The macro keys are taking some getting used to. It seems I was subconsciously using my pinky to hone in on the left edge of my keyboard. The extra column of keys has caused me, on a few occasions, to shift my hand to the left an extra column.
Okay engineers. How difficult would it be to manufacture an adjustable key-switch? Imagine utilizing software that sends a signal through the PCB to change the tension of the spring and perhaps engage or disengage the tactile feedback?
It can be done, we just need graphene or some really strong, conductive, and bendable material to hold an immensely small amount of gas in a tight container. We use extremely small amounts of electricity to heat or cool that tiny amount of gas through the strong and conducive [graphene/otherwise] which will make it harder to depress the key. Think small balloon beneath each key that blows up with electricity, and shrinks with lack there of. Could be powered via usb.
I've already started shopping for an acceptable mechanical keyboard for work. Can't be one with brown or blue switches, as my office-mates would kill me over the noise. Going to need to be MX Blacks. Just need to find one I like...
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AnnesTripped Up by Libidos and HubrisAlexandria, VAIcrontian
Blacks are the quietest? I'm looking to get a mechanical for work but I have hammer-hands.
Blacks are the quietest? I'm looking to get a mechanical for work but I have hammer-hands.
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide from the second post there, they have longer descriptions with tacticle vs not, sound and force descriptions. All will be "louder" than standard rubber dome, but the blues will be much louder than red/black. You can get in on the sampler pack that is going around if you want to wait till after @midga has his turn testing it out.
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RequitThat one guySomewhere over there, I don't knowIcrontian
Blacks are the only cherry keys that don't go "cli-CLACK" when you press them.
I would use the blues at work, but that's mostly because I want to remind a few people what work sounds like.
I get lots of compliments on my Model M; lots of folks come by and ask to touch it. They all leave with this look of awe. #my20yroldkeyboardbeatsyournewkeyboard
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If you always wanted to try mechanical switches vs. domes, and the keyboard even has macro software it's only $42 right now after you apply promo code EMCPWGW84. Here is a link to all the keyboards that apply that 20% off.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=PPSSPTMGSKLBOU&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL013114&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL013114-_-EMC-013114-Index-_-IO-_-LCWC
Okay engineers. How difficult would it be to manufacture an adjustable key-switch? Imagine utilizing software that sends a signal through the PCB to change the tension of the spring and perhaps engage or disengage the tactile feedback?
Can it be done?
Can we name it after me?
Do I get a cut?
But really Icrontic, this is my dream. I'm going to build it, you saw it here first.
signed,
professional engineer.
I nominate Annes comment above for Icrontic's no context WTF of the year award
I would use the blues at work, but that's mostly because I want to remind a few people what work sounds like.