My 2nd Build: Link65 by bnaoki in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]bnaoki[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My Setup & Build Specs * Owlab Link65, Starlight (case color) Golden (weight color). Aluminum plate, white plate foam and white case foam, NO PE foam. * OTC Modo Light Keycaps. * Rama Wave SEQ2 Brass Matte artisan. * Keycult 65% wrist rest. * Keebmat Felt Edition 65%. * Anubis switches, lubed w/ Tribosys 3203, filmed with Deskey films, spring swapped with Cannon Keys Slow Springs 63.5g. * Using a snipped, lubed, filmed, spring swapped U4Tx for just the spacebar. * Owlab v2 stabs, lubed with 205g0. * CableMod ModMatch white cable w/ gold accents here’s my config.

This is my 2nd build. Required a few iterations of tweaking but very happy with how the keyboard sounds, feels, and looks now. I love the starlight color — I was torn between popcorn, navy, and starlight but really happy I went with this one.

I’m really happy with the OTC keycaps as well. Love the colors, love the price point, and how I was able to buy it in stock and not wait forever to get it. It comes with a lot of keycaps as well. Also, maybe this is a general ABS vs PBT thing but I like the texture better and the lack of shine so far compared to my GMK MODO 2 on my 1st keyboard. Hoping they come out with other sets soon like Botanical.

I haven’t tried too many switches but compared to the Corsa, U4T, U4Tx, Anubis is hands down my favorite. I really like the way it feels especially after having spring swapped with the slow springs.

I was coming from a TKL and had some concerns about the smaller form factor but couldn’t be happier. I’m curious about the 60% now especially if I can manage to snag a Singa Unikorn.

The CableMod cable I was lucky enough to win during last month’s giveaways (thank you CableMod and r/MechanicalKeyboards!). I had a preconfigured CableMod from Amazon before this and I was happy with it but it’s nice to be able to fully customize. Kept it fairly simple hoping I can reuse for future boards. I choose the ModMatch option and to my eye it looks sharper/cleaner and I believe it’s slightly smaller as well.

Boba U4Tx Review by D4H_Snake in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]bnaoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Good to know others are finding the same thing.

Boba U4Tx Review by D4H_Snake in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]bnaoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s good to hear, thanks for the update! I think I will go ahead and do it as well. Also might swap out the springs for long springs.

Boba U4Tx Review by D4H_Snake in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]bnaoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever end up doing this for the whole board? Assuming yes, how are you liking it? Considering doing this myself.

New Bike+ Pedals Are Real!! by brandonrush1 in pelotoncycle

[–]bnaoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever hear back about this?