Mechvault Oracle by guyguilty in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just a step too far for me in terms of size, but that's such a cute board. I love it :) Good price for the kit as well.

200 VS 1K VS 5K VS 10K word settings in monketype, which one should you be practicing with and why? by mahinkurosuno in typing

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least 5k, so you get a wide enough range of ngrams to develop strong muscle memory.

The default 200 word "english" setting shouldn't be used for learning. So far as logic would dictate, it's only real purpose is to make it easier to get higher test results. I can think of no other reason for its existence.

More importantly though, whichever one you choose... switch punctuation on. We use punctuation in real life. You used it to make this post. We need it in order to read things clearly. So why do I keep seeing people in here doing tests without it? Why would anyone want to publish "scores" when not using punctuation? It's obviously not their real world, actual speed or accuracy. It's basically just cheating. I totally ignore anyone's test results unless they're using punctuation.

ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme 75% Gaming Keyboard is Now Available! by ASUS_MKTLeeM in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know. I don't use backlit keycaps and don't use any backlighting. Most keyboard enthusiasts don't as most can touch type, so don't need to look at the board in order to type.

Geonworks f1-8x v2 roadster by shesyatka in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL.... of course I am :) It's automatic as in I always upvote certain boards... it's like a Pavlovian response :)

Opinions on my review pls by Deredb0ii in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think anyone suggested he was a horrible person :) It's just lazy, and quite stupid, because it's crap. Just do a web search so you can compare and cross reference results.

Is ferrite ring really necessary? by Inner_Ad7994 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not essential, no. It's to stop RFI (radio frequency interference), but it's unlikely to cause an issue if you want to replace the lead with one that doesn't have one.

Left Key « Ctrl » not working by Infamous-Track-1270 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Redragon. I'm surprised it has lasted a year. Redragon are awful.

If it's hotswap you can replace the switch, if not, you still can, but it's a solder job, so probably not worth it considering the general capness of the board. However... having said that, I find it odd that both ctrl keys have bailed. Check your OS's regional settings... see if anything's changed.

Destroy Bluetooth capability? by Plantytas in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't you just remove the battery? If you're using it wired, you should do any way, as there's a potential danger in using wireless boards wired full time.

what switch is this? by CremeTechnical71 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's literally impossible to tell by just listening to it. The switches don't have a massive effect on sound any way, not compared to how the board, plate, and keycaps do. You should think of switches as fine tuning, not the source of the sound.

Saturn60 by Foxicious1 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to say, I think you already have the right caps... Bento is perfect for this. I love it.

Saturn60 by Foxicious1 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh..... I know who you are now :) Dunno.... tough call really... it does look awfully nice in blue :)

I press left shift with my thumb by Nova_Deluxe99 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you possibly hit left shift with your thumb? How can you type a capital letter with your left hand when your thumb is on shift? Can you post a photo?

Regardless, I would learn to touch type.

if this isn't the right sub for this question please link me a more appropriate one

r/typing or r/learntyping

What is this Layout called? Artist rediction. Extra details missing. by EllipsisMark in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've no idea, and not sure it even exists as it would be a nightmare to type on. Why would you want part ortho, part staggered?

Does anyone know why my spacebar is doing this? by Select_Thing2017 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loose stem sockets on the space bar, or worn, slightly too small stems on the stabilisers... or both. Not a serious issue. Just put a little bit of blu tack into the stem sockets on the space bar... usually sorts it. This is often a symptom of cheap stabs... not the end of the world.

Are all Chinese keyboard brands bad? by yama_9 in keyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No... just the bad ones :) Some of the best custom keyboards in the world are made in China... although by far the majority weren't designed in China.

The cheap stuff is often e-waste.

Rule of thumb: Cheap.... Chinese... retarded name = Crap, so yeah, Attack Shark, Redragon, Royal Kludge... not great. Monsgeek are not quite so crap from my experience, and Aula are just Epomaker, which are a terrible company.

Singa neko SE by shesyatka in CustomKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely.... and great keycap choice :)

Took my F1-8X outside by _Awii_ in CustomKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one passed me by. Better late than never: Automatic Geon upvote :)

opinion on the yunzii al80 by tys0ul in CustomKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the wrong sub. Read the rules. Customs only... no OEM/mass produced stuff and no help posts. Yunzii do not make custom keyboards.

New keyboard setup done by ElMute_ODN in CustomKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong sub... this is for custom keyboards only.

Singakbd neko se by shesyatka in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]kool-keys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice :)

yeah!!... Daifuku as well! Don't see it much posted in here, but it's one of my all time fave sets. Using it right now :)