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Not entering but great giveaway!

Fun fact about that Lucky Charms blank. It's one of the brightest caps I've ever seen under UV light. If you happen to win it, get yourself a cheap UV flashlight from Amazon! Good luck everyone!

Yeah as long as you get a kit that only needs the switches & in switch LEDs (if you use them) soldered on to the PCB it really is very easy. Through hole components are by far the easiest to solder.

The best advice I can give is to get a decent soldering station or iron that has temp control, this is very important particularly for beginners. I use the Hakko FX888D but there are cheaper options out there. Also get some practice in before taking an iron to a brand new PCB. I found old fried mobos to be great practice when I 1st learned to solder. They have plenty of through hole components to practice de-soldering & soldering on. Also as a bonus there are a good bit of surface mounted components as well on mobos, so you can try your hand at drag soldering & other more advanced techniques if you want to!

Honestly your choices are limited but you can still get a beginner board.

Go over the following link to get a better feel of the available boards:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide

Not sure if you wanted < TKL or > TKL but for that price, if my suggestion is that you go with a Magic Force 68. Never used it personally but it seems like the go to for budget boards. You'll be able to switch the keycaps and the case easily if that ever becomes your thing.

In any case, good luck with your search :)

Here is my previous post on how I got mine
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>If you do not want a Type-S, I would just order straight from Amazon.co.jp: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B000EXZ0VC/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
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>They are out of stock at the moment, but I would still guess it would be the quickest to arrive. They ship with DHL and mine was in my hands less than 48hrs after purchase!
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>A few things to be sure of:
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> Click the globe that says JP in the right of the top bar, then there is an English option
> Make sure the order is fulfilled Amazon.co.jp seller - the one with the Amazon logo (this is second on my seller list at the moment)
> You need a different account to Amazon.co.uk/.com, so you will need to create one on .co.jp. There should be an option for international address, and if step one worked it should be in English
> Amazon will charge you for customs up front for the real price, this means no hold ups at the border
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>Link to the white one (ships immediately): https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000F1HWFU/ref=psdc_2151977051_t2_B008GXT6SK

I've used several artisan cases in the past and I really only liked 3 of them so far in terms of aesthetics and durability as well as how well it protects my caps.

• Storage Box that I linked in discord (same as what /u/GeeWhizWithout linked).
  
• Acrylic storage for my caps that I like to look at but don't necessarily need protected (Not ideal if you want to travel with your artisans).
  
• This one if you really want your caps protected and if you are traveling.
  
  If your caps are of the highest tier, you'd probably want to use small tin containers such as the ones which holyoops uses.
  
  I'm probably still going to join this GB if it does happen as I'm always open to more options especially since I haven't even tried these myself. Is there a way we can get discounts if we order cases for several hundred key caps?

13.50 is steep especially if that isnt including shipping. I mean thats like, what, 15+ for something a 3-8 dollar plastic storage container can do?

i dont mean to be rude, but you can EASILY get these cheaper from within the USA.

this dauber storage is cheaper and holds more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ35MDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

im using it right now. perfect size for one cap. they dont move at all.

edit: downvotes literally is stupid as hell. im trying to help the community save money. i mean i know we all like overpaying for stuff, but this is an INTEREST CHECK for gods sake.

Right here. I'm not saying yours is a bad price, however, I personally would buy a new one. I've already got a Pro 2 Type-S and JP both with Hasu BT controllers. Regardless, your HHKB is in great shape and not a bad price at all. Best of luck with the sale. :)

No. All sorts of mech parts and boards come on here. If your interested in a TKL with browns, I’d recommend a MagicForce 68.

Mechanical Keyboard Wired Keyboard Blue Switch 68-Keys Mini Design (60%) Gaming Keyboard White Silver by Magicforce Qisan

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABUJ2KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tpoRAb7FM2M03

Outemu browns are pretty nice. I’ve owned this board for over a year and have been satisfied.

Unfortunately, you’re not going to find much on this sub for less than $50.00.

You could look at the Magiforce 68 - it’s an excellent starter keyboard.

Drevo is also a good place to start. The Gramr is less than $50.00. The Excalibur is a bit more expensive, but it is also a nicer board.

Hope this helps, and GLWB!

I'm between the 87u 55g and the 660c (45g only). I love keycaps as much as, if not more than, keyboards, so the 660c is problematic with the double left shift. I'd also need to pick up a bunch of sliders and I'm not sure whether that would impact the feel of the board. Annnd, I don't know if 45g would be an acceptable weight for me, sounds super light, and I want something heavier like the clears and blacks I'm used to.

Okay cool, thanks for the reply.

I was looking at this as a good first mechanical keyboard but I would love to be able to switch the key caps to white.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008SVJH16?ref_=pe_623860_70668520

On Amazon Japan they are also temporarily out of stock, but if it's not too urgent for you, getting it from there is significantly cheaper than Keyboardo. About €210 including shipping and import duty - all handled through Amazon. I ordered a CoolerMaster board from the US in the same way and it was a super smooth experience:


Realforce 87UB 55 @ Amazon JP

lol im sure he knows all about that board - he's one of the first to mod one way back https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3bewi8/build_log_finished_custom_data911_cop_keyboard/

@/u/mookzs - best bet might be a magicforce

https://www.amazon.com/Qisan-Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce/dp/B01ABUJ0FY/

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/

I know this isn't quite what you're looking for, but I figure I'd mention it

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I have a drevo Excalibur with Gateron blacks (1 month old) 50 shipped. (They are 65 new)

It's not quite a tkl, but it's right between TKL and 60%. :)

Product pages:

- https://www.armyourdesk.com/products/drevo-excalibur-tenkeyless-84-key-full-metal-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078J31MD6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520204196&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=drevo%2Bexcalibur&dpPl=1&dpID=41OsD7hl2%2BL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

I got one of these a while back and it makes desoldering really easy. I'd recommend you get one and do it yourself - it would likely be both quicker and cheaper :)

Bruhh I love hot sauce. Queen Majesty Scotch Bonnet and Ginger, hot but not fuck you hot. Tastes really good too.

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https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Majesty-Scotch-Hot-Sauce/dp/B0716G5MBX

It wasn't one of the easiest things to desolder. I lifted a pad for the first time and had to hand wire one switch. I used one of these and soldering wick to do the whole thing.

I love the build quality and layout of the board, but I need MX clears, so it was worth desoldering the thing IMO even though there were a few headaches.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FMWLR8/
I got these for my keyboard, they fit great!

You can get a Magicforce 68 which is commonly referred to as the best budget Keyboard. They come in Cherry MX and OUTEMU switched.

Disclaimer: Mine is arriving from amazon today so i not actually tested one of these, but on r/MK you can find people's reviews

Non backlit OUTEMU switch:

White keyboard with Black OUTEMU switches $39.98


White keyboard with Brown OUTEMU switches $39.98

White keyboard with Blue OUTEMU switches $39.98

Gold keyboard with Blue OUTEMU switches $39.98

Gold keyboard with Black OUTEMU switches $39.98

Backlit Cherry MX switch:

White keyboard with Brown Cherry MX switches & White LEDS $69.99


White/Silver keyboard with Blue Cherry MX switches & Blue LEDS $69.99

Interested in trades? I can get real pics if you're interested.

• white Rosewill with mx blues, usb and ps2 cords, and box. Like (http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-RK-9000I/dp/B008SVJH16)
  
  
• CM Storm QF Stealth with mx browns. Used about a day (bought 2...) (http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Stealth-Mechanical/dp/B00C2MBG02).

This board is worth every penny. Super solid.


CM Storm Quickfire TK

Good luck getting a VE.A, they are quite rare. If you just want to try a split layout, you could get a Mistel Barocco or Freestyle Pro

I have an unopened (it arrived today) Quickfire rapid with mx browns, this exact one, I bought from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VDKLLM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But I got a good price on a logitech G710+ and now it's redundant (both are browns)

It's not backlit, but if you are interested, we can try to figure something out. I'm in Melbourne too.

Edit: corrected one information.

This is basically the best cheap one out there IMO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_oHM1Ab97F25KB

Have you seen the Mistel Barocco?

https://www.amazon.com/Mistel-Ergonomic-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches/dp/B01KN6LBDU

Great looking board, I've been tempted to get it for a while now.

The CM Storm [MX Browns] is available on Amazon for $79.61 + free two-day shipping.

We can now get them on Amazon, price is nice and very fast shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/ZugGear-Keyboard-Keyswitch-Original-Mechanical/dp/B07TYD6Z3R/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Tactile%2Bkeyboard%2Bswitch&qid=1564122323&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

Here's some cheap XDAs I found (and like) if you're interested:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QCK8MR1/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3J9PG2LOCH87H&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4CBVDP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dauber with Storage Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZ35MDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AAxEybE4SHSV6

They're a bit hard to get in and out, but it's a nice storage box for fairly cheap.

Right here my friend!

start a free prime trial and you can get it shipped to the US for less than that new https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B000F1HWFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&qid=1504472156&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=happy+hacking+keyboard+professional2&dpPl=1&dpID=41JWQP73ZGL&ref=plSrch

This is the cheapest MKB i know ($38). If you have prime, it's free shipping

http://www.amazon.com/TOMOKO-Water-Resistant-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-ghosting/dp/B01DBJTZU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465158653&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=tomoko+mechanical+keyboard&psc=1

Maybe you should just get this as your starter board?


I think a lot of people start with that. I know I did...and now I am too deep in the rabbit hole.


Welcome to the community, btw!

I ordered like.... a hundred for 11 bucks off amazon.

EDIT: Sorry, correction, it's like a dollar fifty for a hundred

Link

For desoldering, I just ordered one of these. Typically I'll use solder wick and some flux but this seemed well reviewed, maybe it's worth it for you to order one and give it a shot?

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDKLLM. PM me if interested.

If you cant find a used one, this tomoko board has been picking up some traction lately as a decent cheap board. this magicforce also for a more compact layout. You'll likely have to buy new keycaps for either, but otherwise they seem very solid as far as <45 goes.

I have a like new condition CM Quickfire TK w/ MX Browns.

$70 shipped.

At 2:29 PM EST, the Qisan Magicforce 68 w/ Outemu Brown switches goes on sale for Amazon Prime day here. That is, if you currently have Amazon Prime of course.

I use this for desoldering switches and it works really well and is cheap

For the giveaway:

I want to build a Let's Split with 185g Cherristotle switches and blank SA caps! I'm also going to try to cram a Raspberry Pi 0w running Arch Linux inside the case. I'd like to make the case and plate out of wood and sleeve my own cables.

I bought the Let's Split PCBs and rpi0w months ago and am finally getting around to ordering all the other parts. In the meantime, this is my only other keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBJTZU2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've soldered together other electronics projects before, but this will be my first DIY keyboard.

Hey Shinz0, I use this to hold my artisans and works well.

Where? I see this price on Amazon.

This kind of post would be better placed in /r/mechanicalkeyboards. From my understanding, this subreddit is primarily for people looking to sell, buy, or trade keyboards between current owners.

Regardless, if you're looking for something similar to the Blackwidow, try the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid for $80. Its a TKL with brown switches (comes in blue also) but it doesn't have a backlight. Coolermaster is releasing a backlit version called the Rapid-i sometime soon, but it will likely be above your price range.

Is the only difference between the two versions the switch type? Trying to figure out why one is $40 and the other is $60 on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419471377&sr=8-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard+brown

Oh, Coolermaster Quickfire TK

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394315119&sr=8-1&keywords=quickfire+tk

Just a heads up, that QFR goes for just under $80 shipped on Amazon.

You can see the box label in the pic, 2 seconds of Google brought me to this https://www.amazon.com/Darice-GBDB-Dauber-with-Storage/dp/B00FZ35MDW

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-68-Keys-Magicforce-Qisan/dp/B01E8KO2B0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499816679&sr=1-1&keywords=magicforce

Is on sale for prime day!

You can get one without backlights for $40:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8KO2B0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485115388&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Magic+force&dpPl=1&dpID=41MDmUOhuPL&ref=plSrch

If you really need one that cheap. I don't know if that one is outemu or gaterons, though.

Here

LIKE THIS KB?

Basically, it's cheap..
https://www.amazon.de/Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Professional2-White/dp/B000EXZ0V2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487678835&sr=8-2&keywords=hhkb+pro+2

Since this is free shipping, I assume it would be cheaper than someone willing to sell you a $50 QFR with browns.

This: https://www.amazon.com/Darice-GBDB-Dauber-with-Storage/dp/B00FZ35MDW

Fair warning: it is very very hard to take out the artisans once you place it in but it does its job in storing and separating them.

Brand new, $40.

Or you can get a new K552 with not amazing but still clicky switches for $28 +$$$ for backlighting, though.

Not going to find much else decent in that budget, especially around here.

I actually bought it off amazon and it came broken, so buyer beware - they do not accept returns. So that is why there is only the top half

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I've contacted a few acylic places in the states who already told me they cannot reproduce this. I will continue to try to find someone that can. Trust me I know its expensive, but we don't really have options other than

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ35MDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quite frankly its shitty. Hate it.