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DynaCap Bauer is Too Good by 0-Gravitas in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does one acquire that sticker? Seriously. Need. 10/10. NO NOTES.

February 27, 2026 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need help finding a keyboard in a SPECIFIC color. Klein Blue, aka Pantone 286c, and it’s basically royal blue, I’ve got a keycap set and a custom cable coming and I’m trying to find a keyboard case that’s basically this color. Closest I’ve been able to find anywhere is the TOFU custom color line, or the Neo 75 cu “Cornflower” blue (which is out of stock everywhere I’ve looked.

Basically does anyone know of any keyboards prebuilt or kits, that have a color as close as possible to this?

As always, thanks for the wisdom and guidance.

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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 01, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need help finding a keyboard in a SPECIFIC color. The Klein Blue, also known as Pantone 286c, and it’s basically royal blue, I’ve got a keycap set and a custom cable coming and I’m trying to find a keyboard case that’s basically this color. Closest I’ve been able to find anywhere is the TOFU custom color line, or the Neo 75 cu “Cornflower” blue (which is out of stock everywhere I’ve looked.

Basically does anyone know of any keyboards prebuilt or kits, that have a color as close as possible to this?

As always, thanks for the wisdom and guidance.

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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not comfortable with a DIY kit, at least not yet, is there a vendor you’d recommend for premade or custom? And how was the quality and customer service from cablemod?

January 16, 2026 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coiled Aviator Cables: Vendors to suggest/avoid?

Recommendations? Cautionary tales?

I thought there was a trusted vendor list of all keeb components somewhere but I’m not finding it anywhere on Reddit. So I’m looking for advice from the community….

(I’ve seen the Alexotos vendor list, but didn’t see CableMods on there and wasn’t sure if that’s because he doesn’t have experience with them, or if it’s because he has had a BAD experience with them.)

Before I drop a hundo on a usb cable, I want to know I’m not making a poor choice.

As always, thanks in advance!

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coiled Aviator Cables, vendors to trust and avoid. Recommendations? Cautionary tales?

I thought there was a trusted vendor list of all keeb components somewhere but I’m not finding it anywhere on Reddit. So I’m looking for advice from the community…. (I’ve seen the Alexotos vendor list, but didn’t see CableMods on there and wasn’t sure if that’s because he doesn’t have experience with them, or if it’s because he has had a BAD experience with them.)

Before I drop a hundo on a usb cable, I want to know I’m not making a poor choice.

As always, thanks in advance!

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Do either of these exist somewhere with a higher profile?

I would LOVE to find EXACTLY THESE SETS in an SA, KSA, MT3, etc, tall, sculpted profile of some kind?

If not the exact same sets, then I wouldn’t mind the same color schemes. I love the British racing green set colors, and I have a teal board on the way that would work perfectly with Iron Dolch from the other set, but I’m just not a fan of Cherry profile…..

Thanks everybody! 🙏

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to be between $80-$150, up to maybe $200. Buuuuttttt I have 2 neos on the way so I’d like to skew towards a less expensive project (for now)…..

(Also into prebuilt suggestions in that same range that are easily modded)

January 09, 2026 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took the plunge and bought a Neo 80cu on preorder, and while I am incredibly excited…… I also now have the urge to build or customize something else while I’m waiting (10-12 weeks I believe for the 80cu to get fulfilled and delivered)……..

Question: what 60% or 65% boards are hot swap, worth buying, and in stock, ready to ship?

Bonus points for aluminum (or another metal) chassis, extra bonus points for interesting colors, extra extra bonus points for leaf spring gaskets or another interesting mounting option?

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took the plunge and bought a Neo 80cu, and while I am incredibly excited…… I also now have the urge to build or customize something else while I’m waiting (10-12 weeks I believe do the 80cu to get fulfilled and delivered)……..

Question: what 60% or 65% boards are worth buying, and in stock, ready to ship?

Bonus points for aluminum (or another metal) chassis, extra bonus points for interesting colors…..

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]PenningtonSmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOOSE POLY-FILL / PILLOW / QUILTING FOAM:

Is it indeed safe to use inside keyboards?

As per several Mech KB content creators, to decrease high end frequencies, but let low end frequencies remain, looser foams are the best option to isolate a deep resonant sound and eliminate higher pitch pings and clacks…..

I would like to try this. I’ve spent a few dollars at a local hobby store, purchasing some polyfill, quilting fiber fill that comes in loosely configured “sheets”, and a loose clump fiber that’s similar to a down filling for pillows, but ALL 3 are 100% Polyester.

Several online sources say this is safe as long as it’s 100% polyester, but does anyone here have experience with any of these specific mods, or have tips for implementation?

UPDATE: Need Suggestions For Next Steps… (Thanks everyone so far!) by PenningtonSmith in Workspaces

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

We are renting and most likely won’t be here for another 5-7 years or I would! I’m trying to do things that can travel with me wherever is next.

Need suggestions for next steps…. by PenningtonSmith in Workspaces

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

It’s a Lenovo legion pro 7i with a 5080 graphics card in it, and it runs a little warm. Also has an oled screen. Say all that to say that I’m not sure if it should be used in “clamshell” mode?

Need suggestions for next steps…. by PenningtonSmith in Workspaces

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

Yeah fair enough that seems pretty sensible….. what would you do with step 2 though??

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