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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.

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Specs

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  • USB-C
  • 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. Thankfully. my friend already flashed it for me.

Alternatively, you can use Vial.

Layer 0:

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Layer 1:

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VIA layout JSON

My layout is based on HHKB layout:

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My layout's quirk:

  • 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:

  • 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.

Switch

KTT Strawberry

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

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Specs

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

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
  • Actuation force: 48g
  • Bottom out force: 52g
  • Pre travel: 1.5-2.0mm
  • Total travel: 3.8mm

Keycap

Currently, I use Akko 9009 Cherry Profile (having all basic keys) and EnjoyPBT 9009 Cherry Profile (only vim keys).

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

Color I love

Thanks