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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:

  • Sandwich style is meh when typing, so I buy Aluminium case.
    • The left sandwich case is so tight to put switch in.
  • Sometimes right encoder is not working, I need to plug out and plug in again.

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 (Top/Bottom): PC
  • Stem material: POM
  • Spring: Gold plated spring
  • Actuation force: 43g
  • Bottom out force: 62g
  • Pre travel: 1.9mm
  • Total travel: 4.0mm

Support links:

SKYLOONG Glacier Silent Red Switch

I was given this switch from my friend. 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

Support links:

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
  • Total travel: 4 mm

Support links:

C3 Equalz Tangerine V2

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

The pack I receive is not good, it may damage my keyboards, so I have to put them to rest :( Not recommend anymore.

Specs:

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

Support links:

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

Support links:

HMX Eva

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Always love Evangelion, so I buy this switch.

Specs:

  • Type: Linear
  • Mount: 5-pin
  • Housing material (Top/Bottom): Nylon
  • Stem material: T2
  • Spring: 22mm single-stage spring
  • Actuation force: 42g
  • Bottom out force: 48g
  • Pre travel: 2.0mm
  • Total travel: 3.6mm

Support links:

Keycap

Be careful:

  • Check if keycap with stab (space, enter, shift) is straight or not.
  • Check is keycap is tight on switch or not (may be broken in the future if too tight).

EnjoyPBT 9009

I buy vim kit first then base later.

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Support links:

PBTfans BOW

I only buy 40s kit. So sad it's broken now, not recommend PBTfans anymore because it's not firm, and so fragile.

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Support links:

JTK iKey

I bought Blue version with Base, Novel, Space kit from bidding.

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Support links:

GMK Mecha-01

I only bought Base kit.

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Support links:

GoMaster Pure Player

I only bough Forties kit.

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Support links:

Color I love

Tools

Buy history

Item Price (VND) Count When Status
KBDfans X Lazurite D60Lite 2,500,000 1 2023 Broken (2024)
Sofle V2 – Sandwich Style 2,834,750 1 2023 OK
Sofle V2 - Case Aluminium 800,000 1 2023 OK
Sofle V2 - Plate Stainless Steel 400,000 1 2023 OK
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EnjoyPBT 9009 Base kit 950,000 1 2023 OK
PBTfans BOW 40s kit 350,000 1 2023 Broken (2024)
JTK iKey Blue Base, Novel, Space kit 800,000 1 2024 OK
JTK Ride Space kit 210,000 1 2024 OK
GMK Mecha-01 R2 Base kit 3,000,000 1 2024 OK
GoMaster Pure Player Forties kit 319,000 1 2024 OK
------------------------------------ ----------- ----- ---- -------------
KTT Strawberry 381,300 60 2023 OK
C3 Equalz Tangerine V2 722,000 65 2023 OK
CHERRY MX2A Black 420,000 60 2023 OK
HMX Eva 480,337 70 2024 OK
------------------------------------ ----------- ----- ---- -------------
49Fzone Custom Cable USB EVA 01 419,000 1 2023 OK
49Fzone Custom Cable TRRS EVA 01 500,000 2 2023 OK
49Fzone Custom Cable TRRS EVA 01 170,000 1 2024 OK
2keyvn Wrist Rest Pepe 350,000 1 2022 OK
2keyvn Wrist Rest Split 350,000 1 2024 OK

Thanks