OCAU Mechanical Keyboard Thread (NO ITEMS FOR SALE HERE USE THE TRADING FORUMS)

[h2oxide]

Originally Posted by BIG.TICKET

After trying MX Blues for the past three weeks on my Poker I have come to the conclusion that the blues are still too light! I really think the sweet spot for me would be a switch with the characteristics of the blues but needs 55-60gm of force to actuate it. I'm really thinking of trying MX Blacks now.

Try clears

[Bertross]

Originally Posted by h2oxide

Try clears

or browns, i find the Blues considerably lighter then the browns and the blacks are heavier again. Another one are Reds, if you can find them. Between blues and blacks similar to browns without the bump.

never tried the clears.

[tek_01]

I found the blues way too light and made a buttload of typing mistakes by pressing 2 keys at once.
Blacks were OK but dont think you will really like them for typing. Browns for me are sweet. havent tried reds/clears

[HornySamus]

Originally Posted by h2oxide

Try clears

if only it was that easy pete. theyre a bit hard to find.

[Bertross]

i still find after 3 days on this MX browns the WASD v1 with Reds better to type on. WASD need to make a TKL this year. Ive seen some of their prototypes and they might be going with an adjusted layout from standard TKL.

[HornySamus]

wot u got 'gainst browns bro??

same thing i got against linear switches

[Bertross]

oh nothing i like all my 3 tbh, i love TKL now and have trouble using my other MX blue filco when i got home last night LOL

I'm getting attached to my mechs now. Im currently not using the WASD but i can't let it go now, its all boxed up and might do something with it soon.

[ravescar]

Originally Posted by Bertross

i still find after 3 days on this MX browns the WASD v1 with Reds better to type on. WASD need to make a TKL this year. Ive seen some of their prototypes and they might be going with an adjusted layout from standard TKL.

yeah Red are definitely more enjoyable for me for some reason, and I have both Brown and Red.

I think it is because i don't like tactile feedback in the middle of keypress, and since it is very easy to bottom out on red, the feedback from slamming the plastic caps on the firm landing pad feel more satisfying and natural to me.

[kazen]

linear switches just seem too much like rubber domes to me.
i feel the point of a mech keyboard is to feel as far removed from that as possible.

[Bertross]

Originally Posted by ravescar

yeah Red are definitely more enjoyable for me for some reason, and I have both Brown and Red.

I think it is because i don't like tactile feedback in the middle of keypress, and since it is very easy to bottom out on red, the feedback from slamming the plastic caps on the firm landing pad feel more satisfying and natural to me.

This is the exact same thing i get, and I'm running both on landing pads. Also for those with blues, put hard landing pads on or 40/50 o-rings on. loads better.

[kazen]

landing pads are basically a must.

[Anisawrus]

Originally Posted by Bertross

would you agree that you almost need to try both to believe the differences? i reckon its a fair exercise and I'm glad i did it.

this is my new TKL Browns With PBT Decepticons Key

pix

where did you get the bord?

[Bertross]

AUSPCMARKET.

http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/info/KE-FKBN87M-EB2/1838/

[FOXH0UND]

Nubs needa get a Topre.

[Bertross]

Originally Posted by FOXH0UND

Nubs needa get a Topre.

why some people like the tactile and simply can't afford and $270 PP KB. A decent MX RED with landing or o-rings will surffice the average user.

But your right TOPRE FTW. One day soon ill jump on board.

If PCCG have another sale I'm def going TKL one.