Mechanical Keyboards

Hi everyone . [GROUPBUY] Sweet Theory artisan keycaps

https://www.jellykey.com/artisan-keycaps/sweet-theory/

• 12 Designs
• Prices start at $49
• Payment: PP/CC

This is a mini Groupbuy that will only be open for 48 hours (closing at 11 PM on April 25th, GMT+7) and will begin shipping within 30 business days. Orders of 6 keycaps or more qualify for free shipping.

Each pastry keycap comes with a display tray (as shown in preview images) made of cast resin. The 3-pastry combo includes an additional larger tray that can hold all 3 pastries (as shown in preview images).

Each keycap comes in a handmade wooden box. We craft all our keycaps entirely by hand using resin casting and layer-by-layer coloring techniques, creating unique pieces of art. No 3D printing is involved. The photos in this post show actual prototype keycaps we’ve made, not 3D rendered images.

We provide one-on-one replacements for any defects resulting from production issues. Feel free to contact us for assistance if necessary.

Also very interested to try an ergo.

Current roster includes Keychron Q6 Max, Keychron Q13 max Alice , Keychron Q3 pro SE, RK gaming S98, 8bitDo C64 Edition with matching numpad, Monsgeek M2, and that’s all I can think of right now. I think I’m missing one.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/11199149 (now updated with Lee's response)

Featuring two Planck keyboards.

I didn't think I'd ever be able to buy a Micro Journal make, given how popular the models are (they are all homemade by Um Kyu Lee in Italy and they literally fly off the shelves within minutes of each drop).

But somehow, I managed to snag the one I like the most, the Micro journal Rev 6 (rev 2 is a close contender) after I'd already given up and bought the Palma 1 to pair with my Planck EZ. I felt rather guilty buying a Micro journal based on a Planck keyboard.... in fact, technically I already have everything I need to make my own version of the Rev 6: raspberry pi, external battery, Planck, three types of small screens compatible with Rpi. But I don't have the time to figure out how to encase it into a bona fide cyberdeck and my coding skills are subpar. So I eventually relented and bought the Palma on sale. Well... a few days later, I scored a Micro Journal rev 6. It's been nothing short of orgasmic typing on this thing.

Which is why I am now selling my wonderful, beautiful new e-reader: the Boox Palma 1. Even though Micro journal is not an eink device, I can't justify spending this much money (on top of the parts I've acquired to make my own) on a minimalist writing set-up... (the cheapest version of this would be plain pencil and paper, no batteries needed, completely offline).

So if anyone's in the EU market for a brand new Palma 1 (black) plus two flip cases, I'm happy to sell within the EU for exactly the amount I paid (I received the item in Taiwan so I didn't have to pay EU VAT): 205 euros (shipping not included). For reference, the Palma 1 is currently on sale for 230 euros (also no free shipping) in the EU store.

https://euroshop.boox.com/products/boox-palma?variant=43381943599304

My Palma in action, I'm using KOreader here:

With the Planck EZ (and Obsidian as software):

(text me xoxo)

On that note, I might eventually sell my Planck EZ, too, if the Microjournal becomes a complete replacement of the use cases I have for it. It's already out of production, so it might also be worthwhile to keep this nice little gem. It's so well-made. But 250 dollars being the price I paid, I really can't justify keeping it around without using it.

Anyway, back to the Micro Journal Rev 6. Everything is as advertised, I bought the right kind of battery and installed it with no issue. Charged it for 4 hours as recommended. The package includes two QR codes, one that explains the layouts of the different layers (alt, shift, and alt+shift are all keys used to toggle between the four layers-- this is useful to know if you're not going to bother to change the layout, as it's not at all apparent where some of the keys are from the printed keycaps, which only reflect the main and shift layers. There are more keys available in the alt and alt+shift layers, like the colon and the dash). Once I get ahold of a laptop with a SD slot, I'll update the firmware, set up Google drive, and change the layout just to reflect the layers I set up for my Planck EZ.

But right now, it boots immediately to my last writing screen for immediate typing (there's a cute boot animation that can be disabled, it gives the device so much character!). I changed up the background and foreground colors to match the vibe of the keyboard and that's all there is to the tinkering of settings. No excuse whatsoever to procrastinate from writing (the demon of 'I need to optimize my device, then start writing"). Of course, once your SD card is in the computer, you can tinker as much as you want, but the device alone won't distract you from clacking away.

I am very perplexed about the bag of keycaps I received with the device, which... came with the keycaps I ordered already. Are the rest for a separate full keyboard? If so, why? Or are the keys already on the 40% keyboard from a bigger set and this is just Mr Lee's way of giving me the rest of the set that I paid for? I sent him an email to clarify. But regardless, I am so stoked that I got the milk tea keycap set (don't know if we have a choice or not) with the Chinese character “奶“ (milk) for the space bar and the enter key. This suits me very well (⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠³⁠˘⁠)⁠♥.

Something about Lee's makes make it easy for a girlie girl to join the fun (not that I am one), as the aesthetics of writer decks tend to be on the futuristic-neutral side of things. I think I saw a hello kitty version of this device in one of Lee's blog posts. I am perfectly happy paying for the aesthetics, the ease of use, and the fact that I am supporting a one-person Maker succeed in doing what they love.

Oh, another note for potential buyers of Micro journals. You can pick whatever colorway and swipe your card to nab a device during a drop, and then write Lee what you'd like your colorway to be instead. Be super nice though, as he doesn't have to honor the request. The devices are made to order so it was ok at the end that I changed my colorway.

Now I just need to hide this from my baby as much as I can....

Edit: This all seems so positive, it's like a sales pitch. To balance things off: it's very clear that this is a DIY made-at-home device and I came in eyes wide open. There is no sleek website with a detailed guidebook and handholding (like ZSA does for their keyboards, complete with proprietary layout software and type-training). One must be careful every step of the way: there is no team proofing the device against all kinds of dumb consumer behavior. Mr Lee wasn't joking when he said that eye-hand coordination is needed to insert the SD card: it's not clear which orientation works and there's not so much guidance built into the system to ensure a secure, good insertion. The three (?!) seemly identical USB-C slots are for different purposes. I still don't know why there's two on one side. The battery must be inserted carefully and according to instructions, or the thing will combust. The filaments from 3D printing are still here and there, to be brushed aside like spiderwebs.

These DIY qualities don't affect my user experience because the price is really fair and I know what I'm paying for. I'm just really glad that a Maker can create a business out of their makes!

Hey guys. I just got a Genesis Thor 300 TKL keyboard which doesnt work from my brother. I've got a Glorious GMMK v1 TKL keyboard. Is it possible to desolder the MX Blue switches from the broken Genesis keyboard and use them in the Glorious keyboard which at least to my knowledge is hotswappable?

Thanks in advance!

The raffle form for this week is open now: https://www.jellykey.com/raffle

Some information:

• Character Sculptures Collection: Pawsome, Dr.Zephyr, Floret, Enshroud (10 keycaps per sculpture)

• Colorway: Violet Swirl

• Price: $100

• Shipping fee: $12 per keycap (free shipping if you live in Vietnam)

• Keycap Compatibility: MX stem & meticulously crafted with multiple layers

• Shipping Commences: Starting from 05/16/2025 (one month after the raffle conclusion)

Rule:

• Only one entry.

• You will be banned if you don't pay the invoice when you win.

Raffle:

• This form will open in 24 hours (closed on 04/16/25 at 11 PM GMT+7).

• The invoice will start after the form has closed (30-90 mins).

Payment:

• We only accept PAYPAL with raffle sales.

• Payment will be open 24 hours before closing. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled & keycaps will be raffled again.

Throwing heavy clickies and no-name caps onto a budget 1800...

• RK96 that's been de-foamed, de-batteried, and remapped to the extent its garbage software will permit
• Kailh Speed Navy
• Mix-n-match QX SA caps from two different sets

It's a loud, cheap MF'er, and I kinda like it.

I've had a ROG Azoth (don't judge) keyboard for about a year now. Been using it for both programming and gaming, and I really like it, but there are a few issues (software being the obvious one). So I've decided it's time to put together my own keyboard. I started watching some YouTube and yeah.... I'm out of my depth here.

So I was wondering if maybe people could share things they wish they knew when starting out so I don't mess up to badly.

I've already found this switch tester which I figured would give me a general idea of what kind of switches might be for me. Other than that, I'm not really sure how to proceed 😅.

I'm not interesting in doing any soldering.

Hi there, I'm a first time wannabe builder. Are there any guides that you can recommend I follow?

I've fallen in love with ceramic keycaps and built two very heavy but very satisfying keyboards with them. But now I crave for more.

One thing that I find somewhat disappointing is the fact that I never found any other vendors besides cerakey for ceramic caps. It's not that I don't like them, but I could go for other styles and layouts given the opportunity.

The other thing is that I would like to explore other materials. I've found wooden caps, again only from exactly one vendor and stainless steel caps by yet another single vendor.

What I would much rather try out are aluminum and glass, both materials I could imagine being pretty great for typing.

And maybe there are other options I haven't even considered yet?

Give me your best shops/stores with rare materials caps, I'm really interested!

The battery on my Cycle 7 stopped working suddenly, it still works wired, but no power when unwired, not sure if I inserted the plugs upside down or something

I want to get my SO a keyboard and unfortunately she uses ISO keyboards exclusively. ANSI is not an option.

The only keyboard I found were the keychron ones, looking for more options :/ Something like the Nuphy Air V2 would be amazing.

Anything out there, preferably TKL or smaller? Wired is totally fine.

Join our groupbuy: https://www.jellykey.com/artisan-keycaps/zen-pond-eden-flow

Hi everyone . Allow me to introduce our latest Zen Pond GroupBuy: Eden Flow - where sleek, relaxing design meets aquatic elegance. This exquisite set features gentle KOI fish motifs and rippling wave patterns that'll transform your keyboard into a truly unique masterpiece. We're proud to offer full compatibility with:

• 6 Designs
• Complete key sizing from 1u to 7.5u
• Profiles: Cherry, SA, and the Droplet profile
• Payment: PP / CC
• Price at start: $55

Designed for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts who appreciate both form and function, Eden Flow brings serene underwater aesthetics to your daily typing experience.

• The group buy is set to close on March 30, though it might end sooner than expected.
• Free shipping applies to orders of six or more keycaps. Furthermore, purchases over $300 come with a complimentary Ne Zha KOI keycap, while supplies last.
• Each keycap is packaged in a handcrafted wooden box. They are meticulously made by hand through resin casting and multi-layer coloring techniques, showcasing unique craftsmanship. No 3D printing is involved.
• We provide one-on-one replacements for any defects resulting from production issues. Feel free to contact us for assistance if necessary.

I'm newly interested in mechanical keyboards, but have some experience with soldering and decided to build this budget(ish) kit on a whim

• CannonKeys Ortho48 v2 board ($36)

• JWK Mauve switches ($25)

• NicePBT Bonkers keycaps ($60 on sale)

And now I'm (slowly) typing this in dvorak.

Is it terminal?

Edit: Guess I should mention it's a Nuphy Air60 V2 given the com. I was a bit hasty.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/33821377

I'm trying to find mechanical keyboards that are not black/grey, are standard or TKL, and are hotswappable. I have yet to find a site that allows you to sort by all three chritiria, nonetheless sort though multiple brands/sites. Has anyone made a site along these lines?

Edit: like what pcpartpicker offers for most other computer parts

Edit 2: Keeb-finder is what I was looking for. Its support for non-American stuff isn't great, but its better than nothing.

So I've got a Ducky One RGB Tenkeyless keyboard, and the doubleshot caps are pretty much worn out. (the homing bars on F and J are undetectable by feel).

I'm looking for a pudding version of the same. Namely:

• OEM profile
• 87 key ANSII TKL layout
• double-shot PBT
• black-capped pudding
• Works with Cherry switches (cherry red, FWIW)

As an added bonus, I'd like to replace the Windows key with something fun - maybe Tux the penguin or Lemmy the lemming, a motorcycle, something other than "We are the Microsoft Borg."

Best I can find so far is the enormous (145 key?!) set from Ducky, which is out of stock everywhere.

My sister wanted to get a mechanical keyboard. I bought her the cheapest from aliexpress, a "Philips" one with "blue" switches.

After 6 months she comes again, "you need to buy me a new one, the numpad is weird"

When pressing 9, it types "9+", press 6, and it types "6+", press 0 and it types "0."

I take apart the keyboard, i test the solder points under the switch and i see that somehow there's a short on + when i press 9

Switches are soldered, can't be easily swapped, i order another keyboard (different brand, with "brown" switches, still ultracheap nobrand).

After six months, the same, when pressing "right arrow" it types "right arrow 0"

Is that possible? Coincidence that is always in the same spot? Those are so shitty that break so easily? I noticed that my sister always has a water bottle nearby the numpad, might it be that she's accidentally pouring water and then blame "low quality" for this?

Also: I saw the the RGB LED under the faulty switches are dead or dimmed. It might cause the issue?

I'm more interested if any of you actually do work on a 60% or below, I see a lot of 40s and a lot of lemmings are devs so do you guys use that for personal or work? No arrow keys? F keys? Home/end? Are you really holding shift+fn+d for end?

In a switch you get on/off, but a button returns to the original setting.

The raffle form for this week is open now: https://www.jellykey.com/raffle

Some information:

• Character Sculptures Collection: Cat Knights, Night Hunter, Magician Klown, Octopian (10 keycaps per sculpture)

• Colorway: Aura Bloom

• Price: $100

• Shipping fee: $12 per keycap (free shipping if you live in Vietnam)

• Keycap Compatibility: MX stem & meticulously crafted with multiple layers

• Shipping Commences: Starting from 03/27/2025 (one month after the raffle conclusion)

Rule:

• Only one entry.

• You will be banned if you don't pay the invoice when you win.

Raffle:

• This form will open in 24 hours (closed on 02/26/25 at 11 PM GMT+7).

• The invoice will start after the form has closed (30-90 mins).

Payment:

• We only accept PAYPAL with raffle sales.

• Payment will be open 24 hours before closing. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled & keycaps will be raffled again.

I’ve been out of the custom keyboard scene for several years, and recently dove back in with the Sat75x. I’ve built probably 15-20 custom keyboards over the years, but the last few I built before stepping away used the CreateKeebs SOTC Linear switches. I am a huge linear fan, and these switches ticked all the boxes for me. The factory lube was good enough that I didn’t feel the need to lube them myself (which I hate), they had a really good feel, and the sound was pretty good. Unfortunately, it looks like they no longer make these switches as I have been watching the Divinikey website (the only place I know sells them) for a few weeks now, and they haven’t come back in stock.

There are a ton of different switches on the market now, so I am looking for some recommendations for some good linears!

What it says on the tin.

Pros:

• The clickety clack is creamy as hell
• The dial/knob is very useful already
• I really like the LED effects when I'm typing.
• The packaging was superb and it just generally looks amazing

Cons:

• Shipping (unrelated to keyboard):
  • it took 3 weeks to get here
• Keys / Spacebar
  • It's quite a high profile position and I find myself double-hitting the spacebar often which appears to have a hare-trigger
  • The spacebar is needlessly long, and my thumb can't quite reach the Alt or Win key without contorting my hand.
  • On my laptop, the spacebar begins at C and ends at M. Here it starts at X and ends at ,
• Customization
  • Modifying it in Linux is proving to be painful.
    • The qmk cli requires a full reflash, but no easy way to set macros
    • VIA has easy macros, but has no cli just a shitty Electron app that requires you to set your keyboard permissions to World Accessible for chrome to detect it (which is creepy).
• Gaming
  • I knew that some keyboards are better for typing and others for gaming, but I did not think the difference would be so big.
  • The arrow keys could be a lot more responsive
  • I've never noticed this issue with a normal keyboard.

I guess I love the look and feel of it, but it's incredibly frustrating to modify as a linux user and I'm making tons of mistakes with it whilst typing.

Is this all normal? Do I eventually get used to it? Or should I send it back and just use a normal $20 keyboard that I can just type and forget about.