Reddit mentions of GK61 GK61x RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Tyce-C ANSI Replacable Space Cherry MX Switches Mechanical Keyboard DIY Kit Case Plate PCB

You had the optical version selected which limits your switch use a ton. You're probably looking for this -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hnElDbRTDRBCW

And i would recommend pcb mounts on any hotswap that supports it like the gk61. It keeps them much more secure

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JVMBMNK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JVMBMNK?pf_rd_p=330fbd82-d4fe-42e5-9c16-d4b886747c64&pf_rd_r=JQ2PEBJEWVYXV63RRHPJ

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Something like this could be ideal, means you can choose decent Switches for her little hands to use and is just alphas and modifiers affordable and well reviewed I'd recommend it for sure, and its got goodies such as usb-c and RGB fun stuff tbf

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549852865&sr=8-1&keywords=GH60+GK61+RGB+Hot+Swap+Independent+Driver+Tyce-C+ANSI+Mechanical+Keyboard+DIY+kit+Plastic+Case+CNC+Aluminum+Case+Plate+PCB+%28Plastic+Case%29

I just built one of these and I highly recommend it for less than 60 bucks --GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Tyce-C ANSI Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit Plastic Case CNC Aluminum Case Plate PCB (Plastic Case)-- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lKnoDb848Z4PZ

Both have metal plates with plastic cases. Most mechanical keyboards do unless you go custom. I would say that the quality is about the same.

I am assuming you are going with blue switches? Most blue knockoff switches feel about the same. They are likely Outemu Blue switches, but it can be some obscure blue switches. Whatever it may be, they won't feel that different from Outemu Blues, which feel pretty decent for a knockoff switch in my opinion. If you get Gateron, consider yourself lucky since they are smoother than any other switch brands.

The RK61 is not hotswappable if I recall correctly.

If you want hot swappability, you should look into the GK61/iGK61. They are not that much more expensive than the ones you listed and they offer hot swappability, USB-C, and RGB backlighting.

https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Tyce-C ANSI Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit Plastic Case CNC Aluminum Case Plate PCB (Plastic Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Aw03DbYP7VAQM

Yep.

keep in mind there is gk61 optical and a gk61 that isn't... I just got the geek gk61 and am liking other than the lack of rgb customization. for some reason the only solid static color they allow is some green color. I didn't want to get the optical version because I have a ton of other non-optical switches... but I'm sure optical is fine if that's what you want.

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https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/r was just 50, but for some reason went up to 54 recently... you can also get the gk61 (not optical) with bluetooth for 70 https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07N2MVRKR/

https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

That looks like your best bet.

You would need keycaps in addition to that. It is an entirely standard layout though, so you should be able to get them for $20 or so.

Yeap. $49 on Amazon with free shipping https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Bluetooth-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic/dp/B07JVMBMNK?th=1

GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap Independent Driver Tyce-C ANSI Mechanical Keyboard DIY kit Plastic Case CNC Aluminum Case Plate PCB (Plastic Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UinKDb3EEJZN2
I got you!

Ok heres my recommendation, I dont know of any keyboard that come with royal switches, so I would buy this keyboard for about $50 then you have to find royal heavy switches, I was going to recommend novel keys but it looks like they are out of royal switches, I have also seen them on KBDfans but they have been having counterfeiting issues lately so buy at your own risk, I have also seen them on alliexpress but they may be as reliable as KBDfans. If you are able to find the switches it should be under your $100 budget.

https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=gk61+gh60&qid=1558309146&s=gateway&sprefix=gk61+&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

its some generic one i got of amazon :)


https://www.amazon.ca/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1E87WKUUPVBW1&keywords=gk61&qid=1565057793&s=gateway&sprefix=gk%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-4

It's funny that you post this at this time, cause I was looking for the exact same thing today. I bought this https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=gwm_tlc_pi?pf_rd_s=blackjack-personal-1&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=SWEJK68RNFQMAWFN8357&pf_rd_p=608ee3fa-bc0f-4174-a3ba-e9dd4600db22&pd_rd_i=B07JVMBMNK. It includes everything except switches and caps. It's also hotswappable and has rgb

Don't get ducky. It's over priced because pro fortnite players use it. I recommend the ap2 because it's like 90 bucks on Amazon and it has great RGB, nice software, high quality build, and comes in kailh switches which, IMO are cheaper, better Cherry's. Ap2 is real nice. If you want to delve deeper into the neverending abyss of mechanical keebs then go on to kbdfans fans(after doing some switch research) and get a tada 68. They come in like 50 different switches.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SHRjDbBJNNT3J

You could buy this and then some switches and keycaps. All you have to do is pop in the switches. It's plug and play.

https://novelkeys.xyz/products/kailh-box-switches?variant=3747940171816

$3 = 10 s

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDVG4RQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VKRjDbG6BFWYV

This but these keycaps, which look amazing with they RGB. Or you can get any other keycaps you may want. And you have a nice ass board for just over $100. I have this exact board and I customized it to my liking. It works phenomenally.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/cbpfi8/th_miami_tealios_v2_67_gk61_gens_prism_took_like/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

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https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07K582BQW/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A111ZR18PX26NO&psc=1

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07JVMBMNK/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A111ZR18PX26NO&psc=1

does this switch fit in the gk61??

(btw, turning the amazon links from .de to .com will change it to english)

Yea no problem, I selected the CNC grey aluminum for the case. After this all you need are some switches you think would feel nice and your keycaps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_NnPUCbFNYY9MF?th=1&psc=1

There's the GK61, no underglow, but it does have in switch rgb. Also, the GMMK 60% is the same, in switch but no underglow. I personally don't know of any that have both, in switch and underglow rgb, and hot swap. Those both have the standard layout that you're looking for, though, keep in mind, the GMMK is not compatible with other cases, but the GK61 is.

Edit: Whatever you end up getting, also get some dielectric grease, and follow Nathan Kim's stabilizer lubing guide, you'll thank me when you type on it rattle free haha.

Really? because I was looking at this kit. Is that a good deal?

Anne pro 2, most custom builds, a lot of pok3r and vortex keyboards. honestly it would be best to have a custom build, like this one and you just get get switches on novelkeys or somewhere like that to test out multiple switches and see what you like.

I've found this so far https://www.amazon.co.uk/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

But im after a keyboard with a num pad ideally, but could opt for a 60% instead

I just typed in mechanical keyboard kit and sorted by prime, Amazon is pretty difficult to use. Here's the link to the exact kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share the store has a lot of products.

GH60 (GK61) vs GMMK Compact, just buying the base. What are the main differences, besides software? Looking for a hot-swappable base and to program/hotkey the bottom right buttons as arrows, and I believe I've found the full switch-compat version of the GK61 here, rather than the optical version that seems to be every other listing.

Looks like the GK61 is USB-C, and supports 3 or 5-pin switches, and has a light board. But, FN cannot be moved (bad for arrows).

While the GMMK is Mirco-USB and only supports 3-pin, or 5-pin if you remove the legs, and a dark board with a metallic trim. The FN key can be swapped with Caps Lock, which should allow me to freely map the arrows to the bottom right 4 keys. I've heard the FN layer can't be adjusted, but I don't think I mind that too much.

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They're roughly the same price, but I don't really see much else different - is it basically going to be if I value better arrow-key usage/mapping (GMMK) vs wider aftermarket compatibility with USB-C, and slightly wider switch support (GK61)?. I'm leaning towards GMMK for the functionality.

https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=gk61&qid=1574717378&sr=8-4

I’m not exactly sure how to identify between them, this is the one I bought and it accepts MX style switches:


GH60 GK61 RGB Hot Swap... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVMBMNK?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share

this is the mx compatible one. I have a subreddit for the keyboard you might wanna check out. If you do buy one would love to see it there!

r/GK61

The cheapest thing I could find was this: https://www.amazon.com/HK-Gaming-Mechanical-Illuminated-Programmable/dp/B07PT9NRRY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hotswap+keyboard&qid=1571696397&sr=8-3

However, even that keyboard is over your budget, and it only accepts optical switches which severely limits your switch choice.

If you're willing to go up $54, you can look at this: https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hotswap+keyboard&qid=1571696445&sr=8-2

That one isn't limited to optical switches, but doesn't come with any, so you have to find your own.

I don't have much experience with the GK brand pcbs, but from what I've heard the are decent, but the software is hot garbage. So stay away from those if you want to be able to program the board.

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You're unfortunately going to have to increase your budget if you want something hotswappable that has decent software. My recommendation for a cheap hotswap board on amazon is the gmmk https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Modular-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B01D8YNJH0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gmmk&qid=1571696625&sr=8-1

Yes the GK61 is a great board for the price and its hotswappable (no soldering). Takes about 10 min to change the switches if you upgrade or dont like you current switches. RBG is great on it also, but the software isnt the best. https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_17919265011

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Here is my GK61 https://imgur.com/a/NO3KY62

Looks like the GK64 but with the standard 60% layout seems fine to me, you can also order it through amazon https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

Do you mean this keyboard?

It looks like it uses optical switches, based on the manufacturer comments back in May.

Another option might be the GMMK, which takes any MX switch (non-optical) or the GK61, which is the same price as the one you mentioned.

Hey guys I originally wanted to get a ducky one 2 mini but found the GH60 GK61 just now and now want to know where I should buy the switches and keycaps. I think i want red switches but I would love to get some custom keycaps are there any good sites/artist/products I can get?

And do you know any cheap 60% custom keyboard case that has "feet" so I can elevate the keyboard as I wish?

Oh definitely.

This is the exact kit I got. It’s hotswappable, so if you went with this, all you would need to buy are some switches to pop in and keycaps.

The plastic case straight out of the box is really loud and hollow sounding, but some shelf liner from Home Depot or Lowe’s can cut that way down.

Note that that GK61 is hot swappable only with other Gateron optical switches not with most switches. Gateron optical switches aren't bad though. If you want the one with regular hot swap, it's here: https://www.amazon.ca/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=gk61&qid=1565056621&s=gateway&sr=8-4 but it looks like you have to buy the switches and caps separately for that one.

Also I have a GK61 and the software is terrible and the stabilizers are rattly. But for the price, it's still not bad at all (and you can get new stabs for pretty cheap). The GMMK, Anne Pro 2, Ducky One 2 Mini etc are all better boards, but they're much more expensive (especially in Canada for some reason).

I would have one question. Would this be good: https://www.amazon.com/Unabh%C3%A4ngiger-Mechanische-Tastatur-Kunststoff-Geh%C3%A4use-Aluminium/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=74679482567&gclid=CjwKCAjw-vjqBRA6EiwAe8TCkxDCLK88FYTJP3rfN6udacxnFP_DuwO2wzZUaG5Fh_28_o_SW3VeWBoC7AUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=352543428645&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9043817&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14204979281879407314&hvtargid=kwd-318800343972&hydadcr=2709_1745697&keywords=keyboard+pcb&qid=1566499514&s=gateway&sr=8-1?

https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hot+swappable+keyboard&qid=1566604989&s=electronics&sr=1-3#customerReviews

This should be good. You'll need to get the switches and keycaps but those shouldn't be bad. I'd try and get some help from somewhere like r/mechanicalkeyboards though. I'm not a keyboard expert.

Also, gateron reds are better than cherry reds.

What if I just bought this with HyperX Keycaps and the creams? I want PBT caps. https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JDVG4RQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MWLDALQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://novelkeys.xyz/products/novelkeys-cream-switches?variant=15400236777565

Also, how would I bind the other keys that I'm missing, for example with the Fn key like on Anne Pros and Ducky's, all the keys have secondary actions. How would I be able to do that so I still "have" the other keys sincet this isnt a TKL chipset?