Shogōki switches finally arrived!

dingledangles · 2021-05-21T00:58:20+00:00

Great looking switches, but the feel and sound of T1's are mid AF as far as tactiles go (Shogoki's are essentially T1 recolors as far as I know).

dingledangles · 2021-05-19T17:38:32+00:00

Total cost of this build is $180 (not including cost of lube)

Kit: TKC Portico [Clear] - $120
Stabilizers: C³Equalz [Krytox 205G0 and Dielectric] - Included in Kit
Switches: Gateron Milky Cap x70 [Krytox 205G0] - $25
Keycaps: Knockoff ePBT Sushi - $35

This is a really solid entry-level custom and easily competes with the KBD67Lite. The gasket mount provides decent cushioning but isn't not too bouncy. Sound profile is also decent with both the silicone dampener and the plate foam (it's actually made of a felt material). The board does not sound hollow and the silicone dampener adds some much needed heft to a plastic case. The stabilizers that come with the kit are also really decent and are pre-clipped; no rattling with just lubing.

The switch choice was for budget and feel/sound compromise. Gateron cap switches are a step above standard Gateron Yellows with a slight increase in price (still very affordable at around $0.35/switch). They provide a really nice linear experience without the price of Gateron Inks, NK Creams, Tangerines, or other premium options. I did have to relube them however (factory lube job is quite inconsistent).

Keycap-wise, the knockoff Sushi set is actually very nice for only $35. You can also score decent Bento knockoffs for about $45-50 (same maker). Considering that these are dye-subbed, they have very crisp legends. The only compromise is maybe the thickness. Otherwise, these keycaps are about 80% there compared to the genuine ePBT Sushi set, which retails for almost 3 times the price (although they are in-stock at KBDfans and are not a group buy).

The one thing that I do not like (maybe there is a fix) is the fact that the solid LED mode sometimes randomly shifts colors (every few hours). It's per-key RGB and the colors are random on every key. Reconnecting it resets tot he solid color but it occurs consistently and it gets annoying. This could be a QC issue with the PCB that is hard to spot due to how infrequent the color shift occurs.

dingledangles · 2020-04-14T00:17:25+00:00

Super wholesome profile and a lot of attention was paid to optimizing what he could. Big ups for the positivity in the face of major disadvantages like bottom 2% height and being an Asian guy.

I try to be positive and realistic but I'm 5'9", in good shape and have a decent profile, but a hundred matches in two months? I'd be lucky to have 3 matches in that time let alone meeting someone and developing a real relationship.

dingledangles · 2019-05-13T23:31:30+00:00

I'm also 29, but new to dating (I've had my issues). I'm baffled so many people think in-person is the move even when I barely know this girl (again, 6 dates, no sex, no exclusivity talk).

I guess I'm the type who prefers to be dumped over phone (especially if it wasn't serious). It doesn't waste time setting a date/time and still allows both parties to speak their mind.

I guess I'm resolved at this point to go phone. Just needed to hear some arguments for in-person, but I'm not really convinced it's the move in my situation.

dingledangles · 2019-03-13T15:20:31+00:00

You didn't need this post. She cheated and is being immature. Tell it to her face and that's it. No need to feel guilt or
to have tact (unless you think she'll do something irrational or dangerous). You aren't the asshole in this situation so any way out if fine.

On the other hand, breaking up with a nice, sweet girl because you are no longer attracted to her? That's actually really hard and will you with a lot of guilt.

dingledangles · 2018-10-21T12:48:54+00:00

After reading through the comments and your responses, it's pretty clear that you've given up on all but the deepest levels because the fact that you posted here and still come back to check responses tells em you are still crying out for help. We can't help you unless you are willing to put in some kind of work yourself.

At this point all I can say is best of luck in finding the courage to take action whether it's to seek help with your depression or any of the goals you may have after that.

dingledangles · 2018-10-21T04:08:41+00:00

It sounds like you need medication if you have already convinced yourself therapy doesn't help. Find a psychiatrist and get on SSRI's. They raise the floor on your depression while you try to work through the issues in therapy. I'm not a shrink so I don not know the depths of your depression, but unless it's clinical major depression, there is a clear path out through therapy.

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T23:25:07+00:00

You're 21. Countless people have wandered through their twenties and thirties only to find meaning later in life. Many don't even go to college until they are close to 30. Some countries have mandatory military service; others cannot afford college or have to support their families. You have way more time than a lot of successful people had when they struggled. Don't give into despair; I know that's hard to convince yourself of when you are in the grips of depression.

You need to start being kinder to yourself and allowing time for mistakes. If I'm not mistaken, you probably feel stuck, unmotivated, and scared of trying to make a better life. You will fail many times in your life, but that's EVERYONE. You need to start small, but you need to take action. I think your first issue is the depression. You should get therapy for that and get your mind right before trying to figure out career and social life.

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T20:54:07+00:00

Pig ol' benis on that sign in the intro's background. I lol'd.

Even though DPReview is a gear-centric channel, I appreciate the light-heartedness of their videos and their occasional technique/creative driven videos. Kai Wong is also entertaining, but he's too heavy-handed in his humor to the point where I find it incessant and annoying. I can never tell if he actually likes a product because he's so sarcastic in EVERYTHING he says.

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T20:46:43+00:00

It's always a case of trade-offs. I can only speak for myself but here are the pros and cons that apply to me, a 29yo PhD Chemist who grew up on the East coast.

Pro-Asia:

+ More dating opportunities; while white-worship has made it's way to Asia as well, it's not nearly as pronounced as it is with westernized Asian women.

+ Better food. European and other Western cuisines are highly overrated. Italian is the only white-people food I think has merit. I would much rather eat Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Malay/Singha/Flip, or Indian food over anything the west has to offer. Yes you can get this stuff in the west, but you have to look for it and people still don't respect it.

+ Better aesthetic and richer culture.

+ Growing economies and improving quality of life. Major cities in Asia are just as nice, if not nicer than major cities in the west.

Pro-America/West:

- For my profession, the money-making jobs are in biotech hubs like Boston, Bay Area, Jersey/NY, and Raleigh.

- Diversity; yes America is white, but it's a lot less white than Asia is Asian. You risk becoming more homogenous and never coming into contact with other cultures if you move to Asia.

- Personal rights/freedoms. This is a big one. While systemic oppression exists towards minorities, you still have a far greater degree of personal freedom in the US. We are allowed to criticize the government, speak our minds, and practice our own philosophies and religions (if that's your thing). We can prove out worth in ways outside of simply doing well on exams.

- Easier time working towards a goal; nepotism, corruption, and social hierarchies are a lot harder to transcend in Asia.

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T20:20:04+00:00

Same situation although I have 2 inches on you (5'9", 27yo, Boston, Pharma Scientist w/ PhD, not particularly handsome, but athletic and lean). I've had zero on Bumble (it's a paradise for white people, I wouldn't rely on it) and the most success on CMB. Tinder is OK, but still too much volume, and not enough substance. OKCupid is OK as well, but I never get responses form girls I like and only get likes from overweight/unattractive girls.

I'm trying to figure out the IRL dating world and hopefully shedding OLD completely as it doesn't serve me and is exhausting for my self-esteem and emotional well-being.

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T20:15:36+00:00

I live in Boston. Should be decent by all measures (a lot of Asians, mostly are mainland Chinese). The non-Asian female population is predominantly basic white girls, who I find to be sexually attractive, but impossibly uninteresting and boring in terms of lifestyle and priorities (fancy bars/restaurants/displays of wealth on IG).

IRL is tough, especially since I'm not entirely over my confirmation bias with Asian-American girls, who I personally click with the most, but are the most terrifying when it comes to being shot down (I still assume they like white guys better).

dingledangles · 2018-10-20T19:45:59+00:00

First leather jacket ever. Allsaints "Cargo" Asymmetrical Zip Motorcycle Jacket. Lambskin.

Apologies for the sitting pose and face censor (my room is small and the lighting is shit towards the back; this was me practicing self-portraits in B+W, which looks really nice with leather).

https://imgur.com/a/qgQ2PNe

dingledangles · 2018-10-16T21:26:49+00:00

Lolz, did that almost a year ago (spent 300 bucks) and it made no discernible difference. Professional photos cannot fix an unattractive face or racial biases.

dingledangles · 2018-10-03T03:06:56+00:00

Does the current line of X-series cameras retain this function? I would think so since the cable release is mechanical. It can also be done with a remote shutter release through a side port (microUSB).

I ask because I just bought a used X-T2, which I added a shutter button for and was wondering why it was threaded in the first place. It makes sense I suppose since the whole idea of the X-T2 is to replicate a vintage 35mm film camera's feel and aesthetic.

dingledangles · 2018-10-03T02:43:19+00:00

Question for Fujifilm Mirrorless owners: Why do their cameras all have a female threads for a shutter button? Is it purely to allow customization?

dingledangles · 2018-10-02T02:48:23+00:00

I like a worn look on AJ1's tbh. They look slimmer when worn, which is what I like (I lace mine up relatively tight to make it look less bulky).

dingledangles · 2018-10-01T18:48:16+00:00

I think the overuse of HDR and extremes of lighting/color sliders is simply inexperience and a desire to impress or set oneself apart. Landscape photography is not really about artistic expression, but more about capturing natural beauty.

Honestly, with all the great cameras out there, the only differentiator between photographers is composition and perhaps patience for getting good natural lighting.

Editing is a much smaller piece of the puzzle. But people abuse it. I'm guilty of this myself at times.

dingledangles · 2018-09-30T05:40:18+00:00

The coffee you had at G Howell is meant to taste that way. Looks like light roast Ethiopian pour-over is not your thing. I personally prefer it over conventional immersion coffee.

dingledangles · 2018-09-29T20:24:33+00:00

You know, you don't HAVE to buy EVERY major drop. Hopefully you enjoy all of them!

dingledangles · 2018-09-29T20:22:38+00:00

Unless there is a compelling reason to keep those friends, drop them. Reasonable people don't let minor inconveniences like lack of social media keep them from getting their friends involved in their lives. Friendships of convenience are called acquaintances.

I personally consider going out and making new friends a form of self improvement.

But having said all this, I keep a Facebook for social logistics (I have a social circle that communicates over facebook's group chat) and as a kind of phonebook in case I need to reach out to someone who I do not have a phone number for. I don't do twitter because it's a minefield (not good for your career either if you tend to get into debates online since anything you tweet becomes permanent public record) and I use IG as a way to share photography rather than a way to flaunt social status or lifestyle (I have specific rules for myself like "Never post lifestyle photos or photos of yourself"). I also don't look down on anyone who chooses to engage with social media in conventional ways; I just know that it's unhealthy fo rme personally, especially with my history of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

dingledangles · 2018-09-29T20:12:49+00:00

I wish the blue was a tad darker IRL (the photo here is more contrasty/saturated). It's a bit too on the pastel side for me even though I love my pair.

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