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  Short summary idk why but as of today my fn key on my hkgaming gk61 is behaving like my esc, my esc key doesn't do anything though
context: Does anyone have any guides on how a split spacebar setup is typically used? I have a Zoom65 and I see it supports it, and I'm thinking of using it except I'm not sure what I'd use it for! Would love any guides to see if I could get use out of it >
  
  Left for space right for backspace >
  
  Hi I'm looking for a budget 65% keyboard around the $60-70 price range, mac supported, as a gift for my friend thinking about the ltc nimbleback nb681 are there any other options? >
  
  Check royal kludge or epomaker >
  
  Hi. I saw a YouTuber use a Vortex brand keyboard. I thought it looks great. 
  I am on the Vortex website, and I'm encountering a problem of which "switches" to purchase:
  Cheery MX Tea
  Cherry MX White
  Cherry MX Red
  Cherry Max Vanilla/Milk
  Cherry MX Brown
  Gateron G Pro Tea
  Gateron G Pro Silver
  Gateron G Pro Red
  Gateron G Pro Yellow
  Of these which are the Quietest? 
  Thank you. >
  
  None of those are silent really. Gateron are probably a bit better stock than cherry. >
  
  Do you have any experience using this brand? Can you just swap out the switches or something? Honestly, I'm just trying to not disturb my wife when im typing. >
  
  I have a Keychron K3V2 and I’m pleased with it other than keycap availability.  
  Should I give up all hope of aftermarket keycaps that shine through as my searches have been unsuccessful.
  I warn you, if you say yes then I’m going to have to look at building my own 65% keyboard as I want a splash of colour going on.
  Edited to make clear it’s the low profile set! >
  
  Keychron uses propriety stabilisers on K3 and therefore no-one else is making keycaps that would fit one keyboard. >
  
  What do the common abbreviations used here stand for?
  What does GMK mean when people mention GMK keycaps?
  I understand ABS and PBT being materials, but I don't understand what ePBT is and googling any of these things isn't really easy.
  Why are GMK keycaps so much better than the rest? >
  
  Has anyone done nk silk housing with T1 stem switch builds? >
  
  those look like switch pads which go in between the pcb and the switch, they’re not really analogous to other foams which go in between either the plate and pcb or pcb and bottom case >
  
  Anyone know any keycap sets with artwork on the modifier keys? (for example shift, enter, backspace etc)
  A set kind of like the Mango Dessert set from Epomaker or the Macaron set from DAGK. >
  
  There's gazillions of them. For just about any profile. Just search through AliExpress >
  
  Where do you buy stabilizers? >
  
  Hey there! Have an RGB question. Recently got myself a Keychron V1 and I absolutely love it. I’m looking to make the RGB lights have a ripple effect, like every time a key is pressed it lights up! I think it’s cool! I’ve seen that it’s possible in QMK but I’m not quite sure how to do that, or if something like that is outdated? Sorry if this is a weird question but thanks In advance! >
  
  Have you tried options in VIA? >
  
  I’ve clicked around in it for a bit but nothing too in depth as I have no idea what it all means lol >
  
  I believe that's from costar stabilizers. >
  
  Hey all, about 2 years ago I got myself a GMMK pro, I used the stock stabs and lubed gat yellows and NK creams for the mods, I left those unlubbed as they claimed to be self lubing and i expected them to mellow out over time, however, on all the mods I hear this annoying ping and was wondering if anyone knows if its from the Creams or from the case itself, and if it's from the switches then would lubing them solve the ping?
  Also I'm thinking of switching the stabs as well seeing as I'll have to do some work on the keeb anyway so any stabs recommendations?
  Thanks everyone, cheers. >
  
  NK creams aren't really self lubing, they just polish themselves over time which turns the scratchiness into smoothness. If you're using them for the mods, it'll take even longer to break in and be smooth since they're less used. If the ping is only coming from the creams and not the rest of the board, then it probably is spring ping. You can just lube those. If it's pinging from the entire board, try the force break mod.
  Pretty much all the recent stabilizers are good. TX, Owlstabs, Staebies. TX stabs are readily available. >
  
  Thanks! I’ll try lubing the springs on the creams, I don’t really feel much scratchiness from them anymore like I did at first cause I do actually use the mods more than most people considering I don’t really use the mouse in windows just the keyboard mostly but I’love just live the springs, on another note, is glube any good? It’s pretty much the only lube that’s readily available where I live >
  
  Royal Kludge OR Motospeed OR Ajazz
  First time into mechanical keyboard and dont have a lot of money like around 50 dollars 
  So, which one of these brand have good mechanical keyboards >
  
  Ajazz =  Royal Kludge > Motospeed >
  
  So,
  1 is ajazz
  2 royal kludge 
  3 motospeed 
  Did i understand it right? >
  
  First 2 are about the same, pick the cheapest >
  
  Thank you very much >
  
  About to get a 75% keyboard. Was about to get the Keychron V1 but i found the Skyloong Gk75, which one is better? >
  
  V1 is arguably the best budget 75% on the market >
  
  Alright thank a lot this is going to be my first ever keyboard >
  
  I am venturing into doing my first handwired keyboard and I was wondering whether nail polish is a good enough insulator for the copper or brass rods? I noticed I don't have heat wraps in the house but thanks to my wife and daughter, I've got plenty of nail polish instead. I realize that nail polish might not be a good heat insulator but I wouldn't expect a keyboard to heat up to that extend. 
  Anyone has any input? >
  
  I'm not very knowledgeable on manufacturers, but are there any updates on keyreative caps? The last update on zfrontier is from January 2022 >
  
  Looking for recommendations
  I'm new to mechanical keyboards and am completely lost in this jungle 😅
  I have some REALLY specific requirements:
  
  Has to be full-size
  Has to have a removable USB cable.
  Has to have media controls (or a programmable dial that can do volume control amongst other things)
  Has to have separate programmable buttons for games, launching apps or other functions.
  Has to accept universally compatible switches without modification (no proprietary only system).
  RGB is NOT NECESSARY.
  Low latency/actuation speed is not a HUGE requirement for me. Normal Cherry MX (red or brown) switches would suit me just fine.
  
  It can be either a prebuilt or DIY assembly.
  I'm kinda crushing on the Corsair K100 in regards to the layout and controls/buttons, but don't love the non-removable cable and the proprietary (and according to some, non-removable) OPX switches.
  About me/how I use my computer:
  I'm not a hardcore gamer, and mostly play sim and strategy games, not FPS or RPGs.
  I'm a photographer, graphics designer and programmer (PHP/JS/Python/C++). >
  
  Keychron v6 or q6 depending on budget
  
  is full sized
  uses a removable type c cable
  You can program media keys any key, knob optional
  can accept cherry MX style switches 
  Has keychron (v6) or gateron (q6) stock switches which are similar to mx red/brown switches 
  you can use qmk/via for remapping, macros etc
  
  Would almost all the req. Though I'm not sure about launching games with qmk. I would try r/olkb or the qmk docs to see if it's possible
  And no left side dedicated macros >
  
  I have some banana split switches, and I want to use my own lube, but they are factory lubed. Should I wipe the factory lube off, or is it okay to go over it? >
  
  if you are willing to wipe everything down go ahead, i dont understand how people have the patience for that. if you dont wipe them down it wont be as consistently lubed and you will have to use less. its really hard to notice the difference so i would just lube over it. >
  
  Are pulsar keyboards any good? >
  
  In that price range id check out the keychron v line boards instead
  Made to be moddable, additional case damper, via/qmk support, more variety in layout options (60% to 100%) >
  
  Can i paint it white? >
  
  You can paint anything white. Keyboards, cars, llamas, anything >
  
  Even goats? >
  
  Even goats >
  
  Hi, I while ago I bought Durock V2's to replace the stock stabilizers in my old K552. The spacebar works perfectly fine, but for some reason whenever I install the other ones, the key gets stuck in the down position. It still goes up if I pull it, but not by itself and it's super stiff. I have assembled it the same way as the stock which work perfectly fine still. Does anyone have an idea what I'm doing wrong? >
  
  Did you lube the stabs? >
  
  What are, in your opinions, some of the best plate-mounted stabs? Ideally internationally available as I don't live in the US >
  
  I bought some Gopolar Azure Dragon Switches V2, I am looking for a hot swappable build. Will these fit any hot swappable board that used the Cherry MX type? >
  
  Yes >
  
  Thank you! >
  
  Spilled root beer on my Ducky year of the dragon, everything is back in shape except the space bar. 
  Do I just need to relube the stabilizers? Every other key feels fine/great. I used up about half a bottle of 99% isopropyl to clean the keyboard.
  The board is a Ducky 9087S where switches are soldered across a backplate so it's not very disassembleable minus the outer frame.
  In the past I've dunked Ducky Shines under a faucet and they came out clean without issues, this is the first time I've had a sticky spacebar.
  The switch feels fine so it seems the stabilizer is sticking either from residue or lack of lube. I've never lubed a keeb before so looking for some advice. >
  
  Long shot buy would anybody based in the UK be interested in a group buy for Azio keyboards? I'm looking to get my first mech and after some research I've settled on the Cascade Slim as my choice. The shipping costs from the US are disgusting though - £54 quid is the cheapest option. Is anyone in the UK also interested in ordering from Azio so we could split the shipping costs? >
  
  What would be the peoples vote for the best 75% ISO board? I want to build my own, but have very little care for the board itself. More want the experience and customizability. Would there be any recommendations ? >
  
  Between Akko CS Jelly Pink and Akko CS Jelly Purple which is quieter? 
  Noise aside, which would you recommend? >
  
  What’s the best mechanical keyboard for under $100 that includes a number pad >
  
  Keychron V5 or V6 >
  
  Any Canadians got some recent feedback about Deskhero? I can only find stuff 2 years out from my search.
  Long story short, I got burned by mechanicalkeyboards.com and Deskhero is the only folks still carrying the keyboard I want, but I don't want to cancel my preorder w one to get in the same position with someone else.