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# Keeb

My collection of mechanical keyboards.

## Keyboard

QMK custom keymaps is [here](https://github.com/haunt98/qmk_keymaps)

### 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, near USB-C
    port, are **North facing** (mạch ngược).
  - Stabs 2 x 2U + 7U

#### Layout

My layout is based on:

- [HHKB layout](https://hhkb.io/layout/)

![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 `Option` 1U.
- 1 `Backspace` 1.5U.
- 1 `| \` 1U.
- 1 `Left Shift` 2.25U and 1 `Right 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):

- 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.
- PCB:
  - Not all keys are **South facing**.
  - Can not config RGB per key for real. Only support RGB mode switching.

#### Support links

- Build
  - [KBDfans D60lite 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)
  - [DZ60RGB-WKL Hot-Swap PCB KBDFANS](https://kbdfans.com/products/dz60rgb-wkl-hot-swap-pcb)
- Review
  - [KBDFans D60 Lite Mechanical Keyboard Review](https://cookiecurls.com/kbdfans-d60-lite-review/)
  - [Reddit Compiled list of DZ60RGB issues/problems](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/bcvcoa/compiled_list_of_dz60rgb_issuesproblems/)
- [geekhack](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112710.0)
- [AliExpress](https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004546350713.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm)

### Guide

- [Yet another keyboard post, or, introducing ErgoNICE](https://val.packett.cool/blog/ergonice/)
- [A Complete Guide to Building a Hand-Wired Keyboard](https://www.crackedthecode.co/a-complete-guide-to-building-a-hand-wired-keyboard/)

## 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
- Total travel: 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)

### JWICK Yellow Linear Switch

![keeb-015](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haunt98/posts-images/main/keeb-015.jpg)

I was given this switch by my friend, full mod (lube + film).

#### Specs

- Type: Linear
- Mount: 5-pin
- Top housing material: PC
- Bottom housing material: Nylon PA66
- Stem material: POM
- Actuation force: 65g
- Total travel: 4 mm

#### Support links

- [MOKB](https://mokbstore.com/jwick-yellow-switch)

## 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.

Be 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](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/9009-R3/)
- [Mecha-01](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Mecha-01/)
- [Serika](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Serika-R2/)
- [Lazurite](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Lazurite/)
- [Arch](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Arch/)
- [Olivia](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Olivia-R3/)
- [Space Cadet](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Space-Cadet-R2/)
- [Blue Samurai](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Blue-Samurai/)
- [Red Samurai](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Red-Samurai-R2/)
- [Lavender](https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/gmk-keycaps/Lavender/)
- [C64](http://120.27.233.197/c64/)
- [ZEN](http://120.27.233.197/%e5%b1%b1%e6%b0%b4-zen-%e6%97%a5%e6%96%87%e4%b8%89%e8%89%b2%e9%94%ae%e5%b8%bd-by-jtk/)
- [PBTfans POCO](https://geon.works/products/pbtfans-poco)

## Thanks

- [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/)
- [VIA Usage Guide](https://docs.keeb.io/via)