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VAWLTGHOST t1_iw3fcsl wrote
Reply to Rama Grid on a BM40 by edwardianpug
Very cool.
TurboMollusk t1_iw3efqw wrote
Reply to Keychron K6 I built for work by JSP777
Wow that's so cool, how long have you been doing professional keyboard building?
JSP777 OP t1_iw2x804 wrote
Reply to Keychron K6 I built for work by JSP777
Switches: tangerines
Caps: Akko Black and Silver (unfortunately I didn't realize this is not a real ISO set, apart from the enter key, which is weird. The set has a dozen 1U Ctrl, alt, win keys, why not include a backslash or a hash key then?)
Mods: neoprene insulation foam in case, poron switch pads under every switch, bandaid mod on the stabs.
ItchyJaguar28 OP t1_iw2wt4p wrote
Reply to comment by wolfyne in My first mechanical kb 😬 gateron yellow switch matcha kaycaps royal kludge rk71 no mods by ItchyJaguar28
Thankyou
wolfyne t1_iw2wqnm wrote
Reply to My first mechanical kb 😬 gateron yellow switch matcha kaycaps royal kludge rk71 no mods by ItchyJaguar28
Beautiful keyboard! I've been eyeing up the matcha set for a little while now as the colours are stunning.
Heblehblehbleh OP t1_iw27qfz wrote
Reply to comment by SubwayPickle in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Nah its fine I was here to learn and I am learning alot.
The second kb is Tealios The third keyboard is Banana Splits
I personally rank the tealios barely ahead, with the Banana Splits still a very good sounding choice
I am looking for something that is almost "creamy" in sound. However I think i might need tactiles for that and im not into tactiles at all.
SubwayPickle t1_iw20n85 wrote
Reply to comment by Heblehblehbleh in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
telios are overpriced for what they are, I think that's what he wants to say
SubwayPickle t1_iw20m4m wrote
Reply to comment by Heblehblehbleh in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
90% of silents in fact will be mushy, this is correct. But a non-silent switch should not.
SubwayPickle t1_iw20hot wrote
Reply to comment by Heblehblehbleh in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
>I already ordered a brass plate with the pcb, how will that affect sound? I will also do plenting of modding, my case will be resin, pbt chery profile keycaps, and ill get plate foam, switch pads, hand lube switches, switch filmed, and maybe even a silicone pour
Ok. Brass is stiff- I'm sure you know that. From experience, it sounds (stronger) for lack of word than softer plates such as fr4, pom/pc, it sounds flatter and deeper than aluminium
Regarding the switches, I am so so sorry but could you elaborate on what a 'tealio' sound would be... for feel there are 3 (?) main factors- weight (spring), smoothness and stem length (or bottom-out). A banana split I'd assume would be medium weight, smooth and regular length.
Again, I'm very sorry if I'm spewing too much info
Heblehblehbleh OP t1_iw1rgta wrote
Reply to comment by Cellardoorq in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Could you give an example of better ones? Also I'm going to be using a brass plate, how will it make a difference?
Cellardoorq t1_iw1qkni wrote
Reply to comment by Heblehblehbleh in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Tealios switches are alright but there are better ones. The higher pitched sound from switches usually comes from a linear switch on an aluminum or Bronze plate. If it feels squishy on the bottom out it has been overlubed!
Heblehblehbleh OP t1_iw1o54c wrote
Reply to comment by SubwayPickle in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
I already ordered a brass plate with the pcb, how will that affect sound? I will also do plenting of modding, my case will be resin, pbt chery profile keycaps, and ill get plate foam, switch pads, hand lube switches, switch filmed, and maybe even a silicone pour
Outside of actually trying the switches, the sound profile im looking for is like the Tealios switch but the feel from what I have read would be the Banana Splits.
Heblehblehbleh OP t1_iw1nfjl wrote
Reply to comment by TheKeyCaptain in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Something that has a nice light and abit more high pitched bottom out sound almost like a creamy or licking(lol) sound. since my Yellows with pbt keycaps are quite low pitched thoccs.
Something like the Pink keyboard in this video which is using tealios. The third one is banana splits. Which still is very good imo.
I guess the question now is, how do the Tealioses compare in feeling to the others i have heard that silent switches have a mushy bottom out feel
SubwayPickle t1_iw1my42 wrote
Reply to the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
There isn't a best switch per say- it is down to preference. One thing, I will tell you though, half the replies here will be on tangies/banana splits/black inks.
You should also consider your plate material. Here's a general guide I would give:
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Aluminium: Really works with anything, people like using blacks a lot
FR4: Jwks, long-pole or not are recommended (alpacas, banana split etc)
POM: If you want a 'soft' sound you can use deeper switches like inks
PC: Anything works, if you wanna be quirky use browns
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Like what sound are you after? Something beyond 'eargasmic'
TheKeyCaptain t1_iw1ms91 wrote
Reply to comment by Heblehblehbleh in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
I do. I lube all my switches. I think Banana Splits are slightly smoother than Tangerines and Oil Kings. Tangerines are slightly thoccy as are the Oil Kings. What sound are you going for?
Heblehblehbleh OP t1_iw1kjva wrote
Reply to comment by TheKeyCaptain in the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Did you lube your tangerines? And how smooth were they as compared to banana splits or the oil kings?
Kitpandikit t1_iw1iss7 wrote
Reply to the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Feker matchas. Very very smooth stock almost like they were hand lubed. They're on the heavier side tho.
oilegor33 t1_iw1ibut wrote
Reply to the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
Gateron box ink pinks are my favorite
TheKeyCaptain t1_iw1ht6h wrote
Reply to the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
I agree with RunningLowOnBrain. I use Tangerines on my main board at 35g springs and they're perfect. If you want Thocc, I would recommend either Gateron Black Inks, or the Oil Kings. Banana Splits are very smooth but a bit softer than most linears I would say. Green Matcha Akkos are also a great budget linear switch. Healios are great as well if money isn't an issue and you want a silent switch, or the Silent Alpacas.
RunningLowOnBrain t1_iw1exu9 wrote
Reply to the best linear switch by Heblehblehbleh
I've been using tangerines.
Love them, even stock. 62g ones are amazing.
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Izax_G t1_ivrfmzt wrote
Reply to comment by lawman14 in Keychron Q1 (specs in comments) by lawman14
haha 😂 both seem to be great boards!
lawman14 OP t1_ivr48q0 wrote
Reply to comment by camilatricolor in Keychron Q1 (specs in comments) by lawman14
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I will try to post more photos of my boards from time to time :)
mrusme t1_iw3noco wrote
Reply to Rama Grid on a BM40 by edwardianpug
This is beautiful!