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Keeb

My collection of mechanical keyboards.

Keyboard

QMK custom keymaps is here

iKBC CD87 Cherry MX Blue

My first keeb.

Damn it's so loud :D

KBDfans X Lazurite D60Lite

I bought it from my friend.

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Specs

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  • 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:

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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:

  • 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

Sofle V2

I bought it from ergomech.store with the cheapest option.

Review

Things I don't like:

  • Sandwhich style is meh when typing, so I buy Aluminium case.
  • The left sandwich case is so tight to put switch in.

Guide

Switch

KTT Strawberry

Buy it from ShopeeVN. I choose this switch because I prefer linear (please be silent).

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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

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SKYLOONG Glacier Silent Red Switch

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

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Specs

  • Type: Linear
  • Mount: 5-pin
  • Housing material: ???
  • Stem material: ???
  • Actuation force: 48g
  • Bottom out force: 52g
  • Spring: ???
  • Pre travel: 1.5-2.0mm
  • Total travel: 3.8mm

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JWICK Yellow Linear Switch

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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
  • Spring: ???
  • Total travel: 4 mm

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C3 Equalz Tangerine V2

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Buy it from ShopeeVN, friends told it's smooth. I buy the heavier aka 67g.

Specs

  • Type: Linear
  • Mount: 5-pin
  • Housing material: UHMWPE
  • Stem material: POM
  • Force: 67g
  • Spring: ???
  • Total travel: ???

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CHERRY MX2A Black

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Buy it as I always love Cherry Black. But buy it too soon so I only got 3-pin version.

Specs

  • Type: Linear
  • Mount: 3-pin
  • Actuation force: 60g
  • Pre travel: 2.0mm
  • Total travel: 4.0mm

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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

I buy vim kit first then base later.

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PBTfans BOW

I only buy 40s kit.

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Color I love

Tools

Buy list

Item Price When Status
KBDfans X Lazurite D60Lite 2,500,000 VND 2023 Broken
Sofle V2 – Sandwich Style 2,834,750 VND 2023 OK
Sofle V2 - Case Aluminium 800,000 VND 2023 OK
Sofle V2 - Plate Stainless Steel 400,000 VND 2023 OK
KTT Strawberry x 60 381,300 VND 2023 OK
C3 Equalz Tangerine V2 x 65 722,000 VND 2023 OK

Thanks