Gonna have to try it, thanks!

Are you pulling these off with a proper keycap puller like the metal wire one? All of these look like you're pulling them off at an angle. Like how are all the caps broken on one side only if even force is applied while pulling them off? Just curious.

how do you like the switches? i couldn't decide between those and the rose reds. i ended up going with the reds cause they were cheaper and I like them, but was wondering what you think

I'd be more likely to split into two pieces than to give it a fixed angle.

Love the colors!

are you gonna make the keys angled [alice layout], or is it like the current layout

Thanks ma brooo

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Yeah it is a tough one for sure. This hobby was created so that people could have a keyboard that they love. The problem is that for it to continue we have to support our designers and not just always go the low cost option, particularly when it is just a direct knock off.

It is worth noting that if a clone set doesn't use the novelties, I am much more inclined to be ok with that. Clearly they are taking the colors of a different designer and matching them to appear to be the same set which is obvious by the fact that, outside of their inability to produce the same saturated color, they don't even switch up the hue or anything about the color profile. However, BoW, WoB, beige, etc. sets are all completely fair game.

that looks awesome. this idea started with the idea of extending the numbad and flipping it for symmetry... leaving the nav cluster in the center.... but it keeps evolving... not sure if getting better or worse :)

https://preview.redd.it/uw9tst3ur71a1.png?width=749&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=9b9381f12c3c2b87216096d2944c595ecac39342

Being a touch-typer, your alignments would drive me insane.
The worst ones would be the BNM block, not having the Enter key in the proper spot on the right, and the operators being on the wrong side of the numpad.

Here's my version of this project, minus the knob.

https://preview.redd.it/487h6lk6o71a1.jpeg?width=1208&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=79beb8e71631ef577fa7ee95e604fd02fd896919

Alternative to typings.gg or touch-typing enthusiasts gymkhana.

Yeah, you're right. Better not to promote clones to avoid damaging community members, however no hate for those who use them.

Max is reading between the lines!

https://preview.redd.it/pcoocpmip71a1.png?width=31&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=7640e911dee7246ee96587ba4a80c1ff9f3deedd

NP 1950's from kbdfans / AliExpress.

1800

I googled her and still cant figure out what that silhouette is.

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Well it sounds like we at least sort of agree. I get that we want everyone to have the opportunity but custom keyboards are much more akin to art pieces than just a functioning electronic piece of equipment.

Don't tell my girl, but they aren't really necessary but instead a luxury item.

So let's continue to support vendors like QwertyKeys who are making options available for everyone and support the people of this community and if you are that strapped and have to buy clones, just keep it to yourself and don't promote it. At least then it is really just about something you want for yourself and aren't showing it off and encouraging others to do the same.

I've no idea but I always heard about it (typing.works and new.typing.works) alongside monkeytype and typings.gg

I had issues with getting upper F keys to function properly when using them on a custom board before. had planned on those four being media keys like a 108. I would be building this and using an opensource firmware, so the keys would all be re-programmable anyways.

As far as the edge keys being hard to source at 1.25 for anything other than row 1: thanks. hadn't thought of that yet.

which keyboard is this?

Why not go up to F16?

Also would you consider modifying it to use readily available key sets ? The 1.25 U keys on the edges are going to be a challenge to source.

It's such an essential skill that I just think of it as "typing." Every time I see "touch typing" mentioned, I wonder why people need to look at a keyboard.