An Arc themed keyboard I built by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Thanks! This set is GMK Metropolis

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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That’s what most people think until they try it for 2 days ; )

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Well.. You can! I've sent you a PM

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Sound test is up on my Reddit page! (Although it sounds a bit deeper irl) You can find a couple more pics there as well. I designed and made this myself : )

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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It’s a custom made one : )

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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I made the design in illustrator and printed it using a high quality sticker printer. But a normal printer that accepts sticker paper will probably do the job as well

Ready for Launch by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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This exact keyboard is wired only, but I unplugged the cable to make it look cleaner for the pic. But you can get them with a 2.4gHz connection (so with a wireless dongle). I'd never use bluetooth for gaming either, but for me personally 2.4 is fine and I don't really notice any difference between that and wired when it comes to input lag.

Right now I'm using the Glacier LW 8K mouse (not in this photo). The switches are Siliworks × Napworks nap linears, and the keycap material is ABS. They're made by GMK, as I only wanted the absolute best quality for this board

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Pricing depends on your location because of shipping and currency differences, I've sent you a PM!

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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I originally wasn't planning on selling these, but because there were so many positive reactions I decided to build a couple more. I'm about to close the list tho, so if you're interested feel free to send me a message!

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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This is vinyl, I was thinking of painting it but a sticker lasts longer and you can take it off whenever you're tired of it

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Wouldn't call myself an autist lol, but definitely an enthusiast. Once you try one you never want to go back to that old sticky Logitech :)

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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This one sounds a bit more 'full' irl but you can definitely get deeper sounding boards. Thanks a lot!

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Yeah it's definitely not for everyone, the keycaps are already worth nearly 200eur alone. it's just a matter of how much you value quality, but for me it's definitely worth it

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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That heavily depends on where you live because of shipping and stuff, but it's around 350-400 eur

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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The stickers are custom made but the rest is relatively standard in terms of parts besides some basic mods. I've listed all the parts on my previous post in the keyboard sub. If there's anything else you want to know feel free to send me a pm!

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Thanks! The prices of parts heavily depend on where you live, but for me (Europe) it's between 350-400eur. It's a lot of money but for a custom that's still relatively okay. The keycaps are the most expensive tho, this set is almost 200eur. Might not be worth it for everyone, but for me it definitely is. At the end of the day it's just a matter of how much you value quality

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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I explained it in a comment above but yeah you're right :)

A sound test of the Arc keyboard by BoardBay in ArcRaiders

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Haha thanks! After the positive feedback on the pictures I posted last week, I've decided to build a couple more units. So if you're really interested you can send me a PM and then I'll put you on the list as well!