comment: >
  
  have you asked in the WS discord?
context: I'm starting out and the only thing I know I want for sure is 100% layout and bluetooth, so I will be getting a pre-assembled Keychron K10 Pro that is being released in three days.  Based on the other K Pro releases I am assuming it will come with a choice of blue, brown, or red Keychron K Pro switches which are supposed to be similar to Gateron G Pro 1.0 switches and south facing switch faces.  I think I want blue switches, but since I am not sure I will be adding brown and red Keychron K Pro switches to my order to get a better idea of what I want.  They are only $16 for a full set.  I also want to pick up their Gateron switch tester $16 which is unfortunately sold out at the moment.  I may also pick up a KDBFans 72 key switch tester (acrylic) $60 which won't be restocked until the end of April.  I've heard the switch puller included with Keychron keyboards is crap and damages switches and the Gateron Switch puller on their site is nice but overpriced.  Since I think I will be changing switches pretty often, where can I get a nice decently priced switch puller?  
  Also since I don't know what profile keycaps I prefer other than I prefer OEM to chiclet keyboards, I was wondering where to get cheap complete sets of keycaps in various profiles to determine what I like.  The K10 Pro comes with an OSA set of keycaps.  Would cheap keycaps of various profiles be enough to determine what profile I like?  What minimum set of profiles do I "need" to get a good idea of what profile(s) I like before purchasing expensive keycaps?
  Really I'm looking for assembling a cheap set of starter switches and keycaps to figure out what I like.  Does what I have put together above seem like a good starting plan for this? >
  
  Honestly it sounds like you need to go to a local meetup first. >
  
  TLDR: looking for recommendations for a mid-range or premium tactile switch with mid/high bump strength, similar to the Kinetic Labs Penguins. Not a huge fan of long stem poles, but also not a dealbreaker, especially if it's not a super reduced travel distance
  ​
  Long version:
  Too strong of bump: Glorious Pandas, U4Ts, Durock T1's, Kiwis, Halo Trues, Everglide Crystal Violets, Everglide Oreos, SP-Star Magic Girls, Kinetic Labs Salmon
  Nice strength but would like higher quality: JWICK T1's, Tecsee Purples Pandas
  Nice strength: Kinetic Labs Penguins
  Too light: Dragon Fruits, Tecsee Sapphire V2's >
  
  The interesting thing is that Jwick T1s and Durock T1s have the same stem iirc.
  I vote Anubis/Neapolitans or Naevy V2s. >
  
  Thinking about removing razer huntsman switches from a full sized and solder them into a different motherboard for a different keyboard, would that work? or would it have to be a razer motherboard?.. 🤔 >
  
  It would have to be a PCB made for those switches. >
  
  Hey, i have lubbed my TX stabs, my left shift felt really weird, i so swapped it by another one in extra, its gone, now my backspace feels sightly weird
  What do you think? Thanks
  Stab #1
  Stab #2 >
  
  Sounds sticky to me which might be to much lube on the stab which holds the stab on the board instead of releasing it on the back travel smoothly >
  
  wire or stab housing when you talk about too much lube?
  Thanks >
  
  Could be a combo of both. But i would start with cleaning the housings first >
  
  I just ordered the KDS chainsaw keycaps and I need a keyboard for it and rn is the Zoom65 groupbuy, should I get the Zoom65 now or wait for the keycaps to come in before I decide on a keyboard? I heard the Zoom65 is really good and it's in a 65 form factor which I really like, at the same time idk whether it's too heavy to be portable and whether I'm willing to wait around for both group buys if that makes sense. >
  
  Weight is 1.2kg to 1.7kg -ish depending on config. It’s no featherweight. >
  
  Total beginner here. I want to order a mechanical keyboard (higher quality) which is also pretty quiet for office use. Is there a shop (Europe) where I can buy pre-built keyboards without having to go down the rabbithole? >
  
  Keychron does fully built kits, or you could get the base board without switches and keycaps and get some silent switches >
  
  Hello everyone, I'm new to the custom keyboards. I was hoping for a recommendations. I've been searching around the internet but could find what I want. I'm looking for:
  1- Cherry MX Red switches
  2- 100% Full Size Keyboard with extra keys for macros.
  3- RGB 😅
  4- Media Control buttons Play/Pause, Mute, Next, Previous.
  5- Volume Knob
  Currently I have the Logitech G815 linear. It is nice, I like the all the extras that it has but I don't want the linear switches, I want the MX Red. I was looking into the Corsair K70 RGB mk2 but people have been saying it huge even without the hand rest. So I'm basically looking for a baby between the G815 & the k70 RGB mk2.
  I live in the EU, also shop recommendations would be much appreciated. >
  
  MX red is a linear switch. You are getting a full-sized 4mm travel switch instead of 2mm travel low-profile switch. >
  
  Does anyone know the stem cross dimension of a gazzew switch? (u4t). Is it the same as gateron or like jwk or any other switches? >
  
  All MX style switches share the same stem cross, as its the part which commects to the keycaps, otherwise it would not fit. But my Keycaps sit way tighter on my U4T then on my Gateron (but that might be just a quality difference). Hope i did not misunderstood your question >
  
  Is there any 80% custom keyboard with additional programmable macro keys on the left?  For example, the Logitech G915 100% size has G1-G5 keys on the left. Is there any TKL version with a line of extra keys on the left? >
  
  As far as I know, there are no customs with TKL and XT layout. There are 65XT or special layout like Geonworks W1-AT.
  I know a TKL with one column of programmable buttons on the left but it’s not a custom. You need to know how to buy from taobao as well. >
  
  
  W1-AT
  
  Yeah just like that one, but instead of moving the Function keys to the left, I just want additional keys >
  
  Like I said, customs with TKL AND XT layout is unheard of so far. There is a 75% with function keys on the left such as KL-90. >
  
  Is it possible to replace outemu switches from a tecware phantom tkl with akko cream switches? >
  
  You need to compare the pin width of the outemu switch and AKKO switch. If they’re the same width then can use it, if not you’d need to file it down >
  
  may i ask if u know the akko cream and cs share the same pin width '-')a >
  
  I have compared cream blue, cream yellow, and CS ocean blue. All of three of them are Outemu pin width. Cannot speak for other AKKO switches but I reckon it should be the same. >
  
  I see! Oki one last qn (hopefully) the steam of a switch shouldnt be an issue right when it comes to the pcb? >
  
  If the pcb supports only 3 pin then you can only fit 3 pins switches. AKKO switches are mostly 3 pin. 
  If you meant “stem” then the top of the switch will not matter to a PCB. It only will have keycap interference on R3 (Row 3) if you were to use Cherry profile keycaps. As that board is a north-facing board. >
  
  Noted. Thank you so much >
  
  New to this hobby
  Hey everyone as far as I understood I managed to make my self a list of items to make my first custom keyboard:
  1-Epomaker th80 pro barebones black
  2-Epomaker stabilizer set
  3-akko shine through white doubleshot keycaps
  4-Akko cs jelly blacks 2 sets of 45
  Any recommendations or things that i skipped? >
  
  Lube (optional but highly reccomended for linears), a keycap/switch puller if you plan on swapping the keycaps or lubing the switches
  You have all the base parts to make a keyboard in that list though >
  
  Lube and switch puller comes with the stabiliser set thanks for the help anyways >
  
  so im planning on getting the E-YOOSO Z-11 and change the key caps and some of the key switches
  anyone got any advice for me im mainly Gona use it for gaming so i want a quiet and fast key that work with this keyboard and im not sure witch keys are compatible so can you help me >
  
  Firstly, that keyboard has Outemu hotswap sockets. So, not all switches can be hotswap into the board.
  Secondly, there are silent switches but the bottom out can feel mushy. Among clicky, tactile, and linear switches, linear switches are the quietest.
  Thirdly, there are switches with reduced key travel to aid gaming. Switches like Cherry MX Speed Silver but I don't think that it is compatible with the Outemu hotswap sockets on that keyboard.
  Just choose red switches for that keyboard and you can be done with it for now. >
  
  Is there any service that prints custom keycaps for Cherry low profile switches?
  Alternatively, blank keycaps for low profile switches would also do. I need them for a 100% board. >
  
  Chosfox has some decent low profile keycaps. Not custom though >
  
  bag or box lubing stems? yay or nay? >
  
  Please don't >
  
  can you tell me what so bad about it ? 
  the dust will gather faster or is it gonna some effect on the electronic of the keyboard ? >
  
  The only areas of the stem that need to be lubed are the rails and maybe the legs if it's a linear switch. Everywhere else is unnecessary. Bag lubing the stems will make the whole stem greasy, meaning it gets all over your fingers and on the keycaps. 
  The best way to lube stems is to use a brush. >
  
  I looking for new keyboard to replace my currrent logitech g513. Got this one back in 2019 and performed quite well up until now: it's dated, the rbg is haaving problems because on some keys it doesnt even work anymore, the tactile response is all over the place, it doesnt register some keys whilst typing, it's pretty much done for, and since it's not hot-swappable there's not really much I can do as a beginner-ish  user.  
  I've been doing some research but all this information is severely overwhelming. There are so many models, so many variants, so many brands and it's just painful, so I decided to come for the specified sub to see if u guys could help me narrow it  down.  
  Pref for brown switches, to have sort of a similar feeling to the romer g tactile switches the g513 uses. Or maybe I could go for linear mx red aswell, but I've never tried linear switches, and people scared me quite a bit when they said it could  be a deal breaker for the regular user. Clicky switches are off the equation due to their loudness and general feeling.
  Full-sized only
  Budget 100-200$/€ max
  I live in EU so it might be a relevant information for some sugestions  
  Thanks in advance >
  
  keychron v6/q6
  besides buying direct from keychron, check out their official vendor list here 
  the keychron boards I listed are hotswap so if you don't like the stock switches you can change them out easily >
  
  I'll have to pass because the look of it is a dealbreaker for me, and so is the illumination. And yes, I am aware I can mod it and use whatever switches and keycaps I want, which would completely defeat the point I just made about "looks", but that would cost me a lot more than my max budget.
  Also, there isn't a retailer for my country in specific, and the closest (Spain) has the backbone  @ 180e and the fully-loaded @ 190e (pre shipping costs).  
  Thanks for the suggestion though, if u have any other alternatives please let me know >
  
  I just learn about Mechanical Keyboards today and I really like this keycaps from Hipyo Tech video, but I cant find what it called.
  Can anyone teach me what it called ? I would be much appreciated. Thanks 
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  I can't load the picture I'm sry. But these questions are often answered either in the video description or in the comments :) >
  
  oh ty I will try that, this is the video link btw >
  
  There were lots of keycaps after the time you've linked. But his main showcase was for polycaps hippo >
  
  oh ty for searching, but it was not about his hippo one.
  The one I want to show is the one you can see right when you open the link.
  Anyway I think I found the type of keycaps similar to it, I think its a xda profile(?) keycaps. >
  
  These are the keycaps on Drop:
  IDOBAO MA BLUE CAT PBT DYE-SUBBED KEYCAP SET >
  
  omg ty its amazing how you find this so fast >
  
  Got lucky and spotted it in the video description! >
  
  I need help,  DROP + MATT3O MT3 SUSUWATARI switches are compatible with Razer Huntsman Mini analog switches >
  
  Did you mean MT3 Susuwatari keycaps? 
  Yes, those keycaps will work because they use MX-style stems and the Razer Analog switches also use MX-style stems. >
  
  Is there and budget WoB keycap sets that arent cherry profile on amazon? I dont mind other stores but im in australia so keeping it budget and paying for shipping in usd is a nightmare. >
  
  Recently built an odin aurora65 with boba u4t and I was wondering how to make it thoccier >
  
  You can usually find "modifier sets" as addons on customs sets, on the usual keycap shops or on ali directly.
  Depending what kind of keycap set you are using it might be worth just to buy a whole new set with these smaller modifiers included >
  
  It's probably a shot in the dark but got any recommendations for a mechanical keyboard that:
  
  Under £100
  Ships ~~go~~ to UK
  Has any sort of RGB or backlighting
  ISO layout
  In white or translucent
  Hotswappable >
  
  Full size, TKL, sixty, what are you looking for? >
  
  Oh yes sorry, anything 65+ >
  
  I don't know how I missed it. Thank you so much! >
  
  What are some of your favorite Deskmats+Keycaps combos? 
  I screwed up by buying the GMMK Pro because it has south facing rgbs and now my razer keycaps are basically useless. I also can not return it now so I guess it is time I got "normal" keycaps and since my setup is all black, most of the keycap sets will not fit. By combining it with a deskmat, I am hoping to create a good aesthetic. >
  
  If you want some translucent keycaps for rgb maybe try lelelabs keyset >
  
  Hi! I just bought/built my first gaming pc! and want to buy a nice mechanical keyboard that is not noisy for gaming/coding and not expensive! my budget is 150€ (I live in spain)
  Thanks in advance! >
  
  What form factor are you looking to buy? >
  
  100 if possible >
  
  You could buy a Keychron V6 barebones and add some gateron milky yellow switches along with some keycaps of your choice. If you want an more silent keyboard, you could go with the MX Silent Red switches or the Gateron Silent Reds which should be a bit less expensive. Then just foam/tape mod it to your liking.
  If you are not into building custom keyboards, "not noisy" is a bit harder to find. You can search google for "Keyboards with MX Silent Reds" and see if you like any. >
  
  Is the Keychron V2 Mechanical Keyboard wireless?
  I cluldn't find any Infos about the Connection on the Internet. >
  
  The V2 is wired only. If you look at the K6 pro it’s a nearly identical layout with Bluetooth, for an extra ten or fifteen dollars. >
  
  i want to order a blitzwolf kb0. but i havent found a hungarian layout one. is there any sites where i can buy on with hungarian layout or a site where i can buy good hungarian keycaps for it where the letters can let throughthe rgb lights, so i can see it in the dark? >
  
  Is the xpert K900 a good keyboard? >
  
  How long a cable does drop entr take? >
  
  Some keys are not working of, types with a second delay and, it types twice. 
  Me typing on the keyboard:
  his is me yping on my mechanical eyboard,, he ner key doesn even workkk.
  he quickk brwn foox jumps over he lazy doog. >
  
  This is usually a sign of switch chatter or a problem with debouncing more generally.
  It can be caused be a whole range of things: worn-out contacts, poor soldering, contamination for example after a spill, even a firmware bug, ...
  Depending on your keyboard, you might be able to adjust debouncing (some keyboards have this feature), replace affected switches, ... or reflow solder joints on the PCB. Or maybe it's just gone. >
  
  Could someone help me find/find something like this keyboard in twt user @/glossmini’s post? >
  
  mojo68 in transparent colorway >
  
  Thank you! >
  
  Is KPro Banana actually a clicky switch? >
  
  Not PBT but maybe Domikey WOB SA >
  
  What boards have usb pass thru? I have a keychron q0 plus and I'd like to get something matching, with a usb port so I can plug the number pad in to it rather than run two cables. >
  
  The only thing I know of off hand is the Drop Alt and Ctrl. >
  
  Does anyone know of any cheaper pre-built keyboards with heavier switches? Everything I've seen on amazon/aliexpress only has the standard blue/brown/red equivalents.
  Note: I know mechanicalkeyboards have some stuff, but I would have to to pay a lot for shipping from them, so not as much in the "cheap-ish" category. >
  
  Have you checked Alexotos’ vendor list to find some with better shipping rates? >
  
  Can someone reccomend some good linears, i currently own ink blacks which are great, but i wanna try a lighter linear or anything thats a bit different to ink blacks >
  
  How light are you looking for? Gateron Yellows are fairly cheap and are lighter if you wanted somewhere to start. >
  
  Where is the best place to buy XDA profile key caps?
  I'm getting my first board soon (epomaker TH80SE) and if like to replace the caps it comes with with something softer and more rounded. From what I've seen on Amazon the xda profile typically fits this criteria. 
  Furthermore are there places you can buy single caps? Like for accents and things? (Not necessarily artisan) >
  
  AliExpress is probably the most common place for XDA. >
  
  Hello, the question for all the people who have a gamkay lk67. Is there anyway you can turn off or change the RGB on the sides and back of the keyboard? Also, does the knob have rgb because mine just stays off.  Also there is nothing in the software where you change any of these things. >
  
  Kind of a weird, specific question for anyone that may have a Mammoth 75 or know what's going on here, so I put the keyboard together, and there's the modifier key which activates the second layer on the keyboard. This key, by default, is only used to change the function of the knob. So my problem: for some reason, the modifier key will not affect the turning of the knob, but it does affect the knob push and any other keys??
  For example: without the modifier key pressed, turning the knob adjusts volume, and pressing the knob toggles mute/unmute. With the modifier key pressed, turning the knob is supposed to be the previous/next commands, and pressing the knob is supposed to be the play/pause.
  My problem is that holding the modifier key ONLY changes the push on the knob. So it will change to play/pause, but turning the knob still only affects the volume??? I have reset the firmware, I have changed the commands to be different things, I have tried changing to different buttons for the modifier key, but nothing is working. Any advice? Anything that would obviously be shorted and could be causing this? I'm so confused. It used to work, but it stopped after I disassembled the keyboard to lube the stabs. I am sure I did something, but I cannot figure out what could have possibly happened because SOME things still work. The knob controls WORK, they just won't change layer???