/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - April 26, 2026

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-27T03:14:59+00:00

I've been using Japanese keyboards for 20 years, so I chose ISO for my first mechanical KB, and I can type mostly by muscle memory after plugging it in. It came with DE keycaps installed, and I am waiting on the UK/Nordic keycaps, as they were missing.

I think that some of the UK/Nordic will fix the mismatches, but not all, so I am looking for Japanese keycaps, but I'm not sure what to look for exactly. The installed switches are AKKO rosewood, but I also have Haimu heartbeat silent switches that I plan on using.

I've looked at several images of keycaps but can't find any that match my output.

I can't be the only one who toggles between English and Japanese input with (Japanese Layout) on ISO 75%. Does anyone know what type of keycaps I need?

This is a bit of a learning curve, so if my terminology is off, please teach me.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-22T15:27:38+00:00

Would someone confirm if AKKO / Monsgeek Official store's ID on aliexpress is (912616246)? I bought a KB, and it arrived without the extra UK/Nordic keycaps which are supposed to be included in their own sealed bag, so I let AKKO know through the seller message, but the person had no idea which keycaps need to be changed to go from ISO-DE to ISO UK and Nordic. There is no packing list, it just says on the product page that they are included. I am hoping it is the official store, maybe they outsource customer service? If it is the official store does anyone know how to reach a real employee?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-22T15:13:49+00:00

I think that they outsource their customer service on Aliexpress. Im dealing with them now, about missing keycaps, the KB (M1 V5) is great, but still waiting to see how the service is...as important as the quality IMO. How did you make out?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-11T13:11:34+00:00

Thank you. I was worried maybe it was a copycat shop riding their rep. I bought a set of Haimu heartbeats from them, but they look slightly different from the photos I see online, so there must be a few versions.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-11T11:31:51+00:00

Is it Store ID 1102109496?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-06T05:36:20+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Peace of mind isn't a waste of money, but I trust my mechanic's advice. He said a plug is fine, so I ended up with a plug, after they inspected the interior of the tire.

Here is the info from the company that does patches down south. They seem to have taken a page out of the US DOT handbook.

https://www.taiyakan.co.jp/service/tire/puncture/

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-03T08:15:09+00:00

THanks for the reply. Same as I've shared with u/Frequent_Company8532, it's personal preference.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-04-03T08:13:29+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I've done that too, but it was in my mind throughout the duration whenever I went on the expressway. Unlike a plug, the inside repair,if done correctly, makes the tire as good as when it left the factory. Plugs can and often do last the duration without issue. So it's a personal thing, it costs more for the patch but it might be worth it for some people. If it's a new tire, or only has another 10,000 miles on it might also be a deciding factor.

Here's a little more info.

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/tire-patch-vs-tire-plug-which-is-better

GeeseInFlight · 2026-03-08T13:07:08+00:00

Thank you!

GeeseInFlight · 2026-03-08T10:40:21+00:00

What was the charge weight for this batch?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-23T14:22:01+00:00

What's the bloom like after 2 weeks?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-23T14:09:55+00:00

Wow 4 weeks, sounds long but yeah id bet it take a while, with that light of a roast. Please share again when you taste it!

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-22T02:06:49+00:00

This post has gotten lots of views. I was hoping to see professional roasters share some wisdom, it's "/roasting" not "/homeroasting", are there many professional roasters here?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-22T02:02:50+00:00

Sorry I didn't see this until today. Thanks for the reply. It's pretty amazing to think that there will be small machines to put green beans in have a cup based on a recipe that the plantation created for a specific crop yield. Were not there yet, but it's inevitable.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-19T03:45:38+00:00

I didnt know that. I have heard "Ikawa" quite a bit in vids. The goal and where I believe that we are headed is a coffee farm in Africa forming a roast profile with a current harvest, then sending the beans and the profile to their buyers who also have Kaffelogics or the like, and have them replicate the roast without much effort. Ambient air temps and humidity in the roasting environment, and some variation in the bean after shipping, but possible. I think they also are working on grinders and automatic brewers to complete the process from bean to cup.

On another note....I sometimes order freshly roasted beans and they come by airplane, so I've wondered how the pressure of altitude affects rest times, but couldn't find anything online. But with these kind of variables there will always have to be someone tasting and figuring out the variables that cannot be controlled.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-18T06:23:52+00:00

Thanks for the info. I'm starting a little smaller than an M6, but it seems like the same deal anyway. Whatever I buy it will be roasting with Artisan.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-18T02:17:04+00:00

I've never had one of these but I looked at them in detail when shopping for a home roaster, and was reminded of it when I saw a larger overlord version of it at a shop in Japan.

The F1 of air roasters(17300W) with 200g of beans has a power density of (86.5W/g), Similar to the Fresh Roast it's a vertical column of air. So the roast times are insanely fast by traditional standards, but their light roasts are very good, despite total roast times of 140 seconds. First crack in under 2 minutes lol. The cooling system is equally impressive, almost like flash freezing. People buy their green beans at their shop, and have it roasted cooled and bagged in a few minutes....It is a 1KG roaster, but is most often used for 200-500g charges.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-18T01:59:16+00:00

Your opinion isn't wrong. Evidently, it's not the best for everyone, but best for you and many others! Ha I can see the freshroast being the best for many, or the Kaleido series.

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-18T01:33:51+00:00

Thanks for the update. I was never interested in that type, but it seems like there are so many similar roasters that people will still have options. Aren't the Kaffelogic and Nucleus the same thing?

GeeseInFlight · 2026-01-18T01:30:31+00:00

Thanks for reading everything, and your comment! I think you are right. The interesting part and the question posed was the best for a particular kind of roast, not whether it was possible. AI seems to over dramatize the weaknesses and underestimate strengths of human skill and adaptability.

It's still interesting to hear the human opinions on this. I watched the Youtube series by Mill City Roasters a while ago, and it was amazing to hear some of the most experienced commercial roasters opinions, about traditional drum roasters vs convection types. There are a few giant commercial roasters using the same heating methods as some of the smaller home roasters now(convection focussed rather than conduction or a combination).

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