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# Keeb

My collection of mechanical keyboards.

## Keyboard

### iKBC CD87 Cherry MX Blue

My first keeb.

Damn it's so loud :D

### KBDfans X Lazurite D60Lite

I bought it from my friend.

![keeb-009](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-009.png)
![keeb-010](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-010.png)
![keeb-011](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-011.png)
![keeb-012](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-012.png)

#### Specs

![keeb-001](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-001.webp)

![keeb-002](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-002.webp)

![keeb-003](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-003.webp)

![keeb-006](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-006.webp)

- USB-C
- Plate: PC
- **Gasket mount**
- PCB: DZ60 RGB-WKL Hot-Swap
  - **South facing** (mạch xuôi), but 2 switches in the top left are **North facing** (mạch ngược) (usually keys `ESC`, `1`).

#### Layout

For mapping I use [VIA](https://www.caniusevia.com/) and [Vial](https://get.vial.today/).
Thankfully, my friend already flashed qmk/via for me.

Layer 0:

![keeb-000](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-000.png)

Layer 1:

![keeb-005](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-005.png)

[VIA layout JSON](https://gist.github.com/haunt98/d1210e625c2bf021d9a59f84ef822f9f)

My layout is based on:

- HHKB layout
- [Grave Escape](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/docs/feature_grave_esc.md)
- [Space Cadet](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/docs/feature_space_cadet.md)

![keeb-004](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-004.png)

My layout's **quirk/gotcha**:

- Replace `Caps Lock` 1.75U with `Control` 1.75U.
- 2 `Command` 1.5U.
- 2 `Alt` 1U.
- 1 `Backspace` 1.5U.
- 1 `|\` 1U.
- 1 `Shift` 1.75U.
- 1 `Space` 7U.

#### Review

Things I don't like, also [honest review from Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/HHKB/comments/xmcbkq/comment/j1625fy):

- Not all keys are **South facing**.
- The sides don't have any gaskets, so the keys on the far left and right bend down more.
  They will pop out of the hotswap PCB or the plate if pressing too hard.
- Can not config RGB per key for real.
  Only support RGB mode switching.

#### Support links

- [Building Tutorial & Sound Test](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FafxRLZkwg8)
- [Build tutorial](https://shimo.im/docs/tD99za9fJ1ssKD0d/read?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000023.14.6b3a4225JXRu2l)
- [KBDFans D60 Lite Mechanical Keyboard Review](https://cookiecurls.com/kbdfans-d60-lite-review/)
- [USB Drive Flash Manual](https://docs.google.com/document/d/111qx6Qec4JqtIhWaZlMND-VuRnFtn9a-gJaHN8fsL7M/edit)
- [DZ60RGB-WKL Hot-Swap PCB KBDFANS](https://kbdfans.com/products/dz60rgb-wkl-hot-swap-pcb)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/n6zhf6/gb_kbdfans_x_gmk_lazurite_d60lite)
- [geekhack](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112710.0)
- [AliExpress](https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004546350713.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm)

## Switch

### KTT Strawberry

I choose this switch because I prefer linear (please be silent).

![keeb-007](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-007.jpg)

#### Specs

- Type: Linear
- Mount: 5-pin
- Housing material: PC
- Stem material: POM
- Actuation force: 43g
- Bottom out force: 62g
- Spring: Gold plated spring
- Travel distance: 4.0mm

#### Support links

- [KTT Strawberry Switch Review](https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/ktt-strawberry-switch-review)
- [KeebCats](https://keebcats.co.uk/products/ktt-strawberry-linear-switches)
- [ShopeeVN](https://shopee.vn/KTT-Strawberry-5-PIN-Switch-KTT-D%C3%A2u-b%E1%BA%A3n-m%E1%BB%9Bi-5-ch%C3%A2n-d%C3%B9ng-cho-b%C3%A0n-ph%C3%ADm-c%C6%A1-i.234040784.12331243715)

### SKYLOONG Glacier Silent Red Switch

I was given this switch by my friend.
Currently using for alpha keys.
Love the silent.

![keeb-008](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-008.webp)

#### Specs

- Type: Linear
- Mount: 5-pin
- Actuation force: 48g
- Bottom out force: 52g
- Pre travel: 1.5-2.0mm
- Total travel: 3.8mm

#### Support links

- [KPrepublic](https://kprepublic.com/products/skyloong-glacier-switch-5pin-smd-rgb-mx-stem-switch-for-mechanical-keyboard-brown-yellow-silent-red-silver-milk-rose-35-in-1)

## Keycap

Currently, I use Akko 9009 Cherry Profile and EnjoyPBT 9009 Cherry Profile.
The space of EnjoyPBT 9009 is not straight so I use Akko 9009 space.

I know I know, I love 9009 color too much.

Careful:

- Check if keycap with stab (space, enter, shifht) is straight or not.
- Check is keycap is tight on switch or not.

### EnjobPBT 9009

![keeb-013](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-013.webp)

![keeb-014](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-014.webp)

#### Support links

- [AliExpress 0](https://vi.aliexpress.com/i/1005002378969095.html)
- [AliExpress 1](https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005002266603292.html)

### Color I love

- [9009 R3](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/9009-R3/)
- [Mecha-01](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Mecha-01/)
- [Serika R2 芹夏 R2](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Serika-R2/)
- [Lazurite](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Lazurite/)

## Thanks

- [hhkb.io](https://hhkb.io/)
- [Enjoy Beautiful KeyCaps](https://matrixzj.github.io/)
- [Cheat sheet: Custom keyboard mounting styles](https://thomasbaart.nl/2019/04/07/cheat-sheet-custom-keyboard-mounting-styles/)