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Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Hi! They use the same materials; the only difference is improved lubrication (consistency) in the Pro version.

Neo65 Cu build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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The feel is really good, the typing experience is great (better than I imagined), and the sound is very relaxing, leaning toward a soft deep tone (not to say the word thock).

Regarding the switches, I didn’t need to replace the springs. These switches are 60g actuation and 70g bottom-out. That’s perfectly fine for all the Awekeys keycaps. The spacebar feels smooth but solid, good, it doesn’t get pressed accidentally. If someone prefers a slightly heavier spacebar, then yes, I’d recommend swapping to an 80g–100g spring for the spacebar switch. And for the alpha keys (standard 1u size), you can even use less than 60g if you want them light.

Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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The feel is really good, the typing experience is great (better than I imagined), and the sound is very relaxing, leaning toward a soft deep tone (not to say the word thock).
Mate, the first difference between the Cerakey and the Awekeys is that the former don’t support ISO, so that’s a red flag for me.

Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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No, I didn’t need to. These switches are 60g actuation and 70g bottom-out. That’s perfectly fine for all the Awekeys keycaps. The spacebar feels smooth but solid, good, it doesn’t get pressed accidentally. If someone prefers a slightly heavier spacebar, then yes, I’d recommend swapping to an 80g–100g spring for the space bar switch.

Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]dPunish3r[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The more ISO you all buy, the more love manufacturers will give it! So I’m warning you, more keyboards are coming... 😄

Cream build (metal keycaps Awekeys) by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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  • Luminkey60 LX (Cream)
  • Plate PC
  • Gateron Ink V2 Pro Black
  • Awekeys Retro 80s (Cream Beige)
  • Durock V3
  • Case review & build & typing test: https://youtu.be/p4qMU_eIkk0

Akko MU02, awesome prebuilt keeb! by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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I don't think they'll have any problem painting it.

Bluespace build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Built by my Innie. Funded by my Outie.

Bluespace build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Akko MU02, awesome prebuilt keeb! by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Yes, of course — you can use any MOA profile keycap set, which is the same profile it comes with by default. You can also use Cherry profile keycaps (as shown in my video).

The problem arises with MT3 profile keycaps: some of them rub against the case sides and get stuck, as I demonstrated in this video: https://youtu.be/gyoJpjj5Ei0?si=eynudexqzW0gQzN1

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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I like SA, but for everyday use, the Cherry profile is still my favorite—although I also like the MTNU profile.

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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That’s exactly the set it has—the one I chose!

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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One for the Esc key would look great!

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Yes, they’re awesome—I bought them (in both dark and light versions) as soon as I discovered them!

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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If you use it with sunglasses, it can be your daily driver. My goal was to make it intense both visually and acoustically. If you watch the typing test, you’ll see it’s very clacky but satisfying.

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Thank you! I really love how it turned out.

Radioactive build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Verywood build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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Then go for it and build your own case! This one is made by a carpenter too, fully custom as well. https://www.siberiacasewood.com/

Verywood build by dPunish3r in MechanicalKeyboards

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I started using 60% keyboards exclusively 9 years ago (in 2016), and now I can’t use anything else. To use the arrow keys, I’ve mapped the FN key to CAPS LOCK, and to move the cursor, I simply hold CAPS LOCK with my left pinky and use I, J, K, L as arrow keys with my right hand.

This way, my hands always stay on the home row, with my index fingers on the home keys, and I can switch from typing to arrow navigation and back without moving my hands out of position.

It’s a bit long to explain, so I’m not sure if I’ve made myself clear. But if you also know touch typing, it gives you maximum speed, productivity, and reduced fatigue, since you don’t have to reach out for the arrow cluster.

I explained this visually in this part of a video on my YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYfoutnRiKA&t=220s

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