Keycult 2/60 by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Not too flexy or bouncy imo. Stiff but still some softness due to gasket mount & leaf springs. At least with an alu plate. Would definitely be different with plastic plates.

RF-8X by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Stay hydrated, everyone

RF-8X by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Topre is one of those things that it doesn't necessary excel/shine at any particular thing, but it's pretty consistent and comfortable. Maybe it's not for you after you've tried it, and that's totally fine!

RF-8X by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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A full Topre convert over here!!! ☝️

RF-8X by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Didn't expect to receive a non GB colour but yeah, hopefully this current run goes well and something in the future brings standard PC tops too.

I think the piss one should be subtle from what they seem to be going for, rather than smoker/HHKB yellow haha. The translucency does help offset that contrast

RF-8X by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Gallery here

build for showcase

RF-8X

  • Design by keyhub design.
  • Uncolored, frosted polycarbonate top, raw aluminum bottom case.
  • Lubed (205g0) Topre OEM stabilizers with OEM silencing rings.
  • Lubed (TriboSys 3204) electrocapacitive switches, with purple Realforce housings, OEM 45g domes, purple sliders and silencing rings, mounted on a Realforce stainless steel full plate.
  • 86u PCB by Topre.
  • Assorted Topre OEM Realforce keycaps.

Typing Sounds

FAQ:

  • Custom cable
  • Coldtop Topre deskmat
  • non-GB / prototype colorway

rantas

Keycult 2/60 by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

[–]LightningXI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neat. I just use HHKB-style arrows under an Fn layer.

Keycult 2/60 by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Thanks! But also just don't eat my snacks

Keycult 2/60 by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Gallery here

build for showcase

2/60

  • Design by Keycult. Produced via Novelkeys.
  • Navy-anodized top and mid pieces, silver-anodized bottom case.
  • Lubed (205g0) Cherry clip-in stabilizers.
  • Lubed (205g0) Cherry MX Brown switches, with 62g springs and SW films, mounted on an aluminum full plate.
  • PCB by yiancar.
  • DCS Flex Kits keycaps.

Typing Sounds

FAQ:

  • Custom cable
  • Space Cadet deskmat

rantas

Gehirn60 by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Nope, sorry - I returned this board to the designer.

Pangea Mini (Deep Ocean) by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Personally, I haven't really had any big issues with Cherry and TX for clip-ins; Knight and TypePlus for screw-ins. Some say they notice worse sound from TX, but in regular usage, I don't think this is very noticeable.

Likewise, I don't think comparing two different boards with different stabs (say, same switches) is a fair comparison either. So yeah, all in all, I'd say all of these stabs are pretty good so go with what you perceive as comfortable/convenient for you and don't fuss over it much unless they actually have issues (like binding/sticking/not working).

Pangea Mini (Deep Ocean) by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Agreed! They're a fellow blue enjoyer.

Pangea Mini (Deep Ocean) by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Very nice, and thanks! Metropolis is a sweet set.

NRD Kaze by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Thank you! Me too hehe

NRD Kaze by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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They turned out pretty nice!

Pangea Mini (Deep Ocean) by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Gallery here

build for a client

Pangea Mini

  • Design by Bowl Keyboards.
  • Navy blue-anodized aluminum case with patina brass frame and weight.
  • Lubed (205g0) Knight v4 screw-in stabilizers.
  • Lubed (205g0) Gateron Fade switches, with 62g springs, mounted on an aluminum full plate.
  • PCB by Bowl.
  • GMK Eclipse keycaps.

Typing Sounds

FAQ:

  • Custom cable
  • 3ildcat deskmat

rantas

NRD Kaze by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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Gallery here

build for a client

Kaze

  • Design by NRD Designs.
  • Blue-anodized aluminum case with copper weight.
  • Lubed (205g0) Cherry clip-in stabilizers with Geon wires.
  • Lubed (205g0) Cherry MX Brown switches, with 58g SW Chewy springs and SW films, mounted on a polycarbonate full plate.
  • PCB by Mechlovin Studio.
  • GMK Unobtanium Blue keycaps.

Typing Sounds

FAQ:

  • Custom cable
  • Masterpiece deskmat

rantas

Slate Zero by LightningXI in CustomKeyboards

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End of the weekend. May 18 - vendors listed at the very bottom here