Like I need a keyboard under ₹1k mostly for coding and normal use, My current pics are 1-> DELL KB216->₹530 2-> EVOFOX FIREBLADE ->₹730 I need the keyboard to run for a long time I know it's a low budget ,But please suggest me , you are free too add your own suggestions

I'd like to introduce a website I built myself: keyshelf.app

It started as a personal project to replace the Excel spreadsheet I used to keep track of my switches, keycaps and keyboards. Then I thought: why not share it with others? 😃

You can sign up to document your keyboard builds and, if you like, show them off in a public gallery. There's also a switch comparison tool you can use without an account.

Everything is free: no ads, no tracking, just a hobby project.

I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions!

I have been trying to stop buying canned air for dog hair and dust around my keyboard, and wolfbox came up while I was looking at rechargeable dusters, but I am still skeptical about whether these actually get into the gaps or just move loose dust around the desk. The part I care about is not a big dramatic blast, it is whether the airflow is focused enough to clear around switches, stabilizers, and the spacebar area without turning the whole workbench into a dust cloud. For anyone using one regularly, does it actually replace cans for keyboard cleaning, or do you still pull keycaps and use a brush for anything stuck deeper?

Hi. I like low-profile keyboards. In fact, I believe they are objectively better than full-profile ones. But for some reason, there are so few magnetic (both he&tmr) low-profile keyboards on the market. And if you look for keyboards with TMR switches, which are better than HE switches in every way, it turns out there is only one keyboard on the entire market...

It's the Keychron K3 HE, which the manufacturer labeled as "HE" in the product name even though it's actually a TMR keyboard. Many YouTube reviewers also mistakenly call it a hall effect keyboard.

If you're looking for a 60% or 65% layout, there's absolutely nothing available at any price.

UPDATE: As I understand it, low-profile TMR switches don’t exist yet.

It's really frustrating to see the same keyboards over and over again, with useless features like knobs and screens, and reviewers who don't understand that one of the advantages of TMR switches is their low power consumption, which makes wireless operation possible without a huge battery.

As the title says. I'm looking for a 65% keeb. I don't care about sound or looks, just good performance and software (which is def. a compromise here). Here's my list:

• AULA:
  • WIN 68 HE (standard, pro, or max, whichever)
  • HERO 68 HE (I've heard that AULA has some issues with their weird RT feature. other people say they have no problem)
• Attack Shark
  • X68
  • X65
  • R82
• Zifriend HZ 68
• Furycube M68 HE
• McHose ACE 68
• Fantech Atom HE68 (base version)
• Madlions MAD68

All within similar price range and all have what I’m looking for. However the Yunzii AL80 is at that price but ONLY with that color scheme which I feel meh about. On the other hand I love the color scheme of the F75 pro . And don’t mind the S75 pro color scheme. However I understand the Yunzii AL80 is just better in terms of quality and customization

i want to buy a new keyboard but dont know which one will look the best with my mousepad and mouse which one do you guys think i should get?

Three weeks in, coming from a Ducky One 2 / Attack Shark X820 Ultra. Short version: lots to like, with a couple of 60% tradeoffs I'm still adjusting to.

Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3

Note: my camera can't capture the keyboard's colors correctly. They look very blue in the photos, but in person they're green, matching the terminal on my monitor.

Pros

• Build quality: top notch. Best-feeling keyboard I've used, no complaints.
• Switches: quieter than I'm used to, but responsive and springy. They've kept getting better as they break in.
• Software: easy to use and easy to update.
• Design: the Ghost in the Shell look is the main reason I bought this. I changed my terminal colors to match the lighting and it looks great together.

Cons

• Small R-Shift: I've mostly adjusted, but it's still a 60% compromise, and it still trips me up a few times a day.
• No dedicated Home/End keys: a big part of my workflow, so this is the most frustrating one for me. I haven't decided whether to remap something to cover it. For now I'm seeing if I can live as a Ctrl+Left/Right person.
• Software is browser-limited: the web software doesn't work in Firefox, so you'll need a Chromium browser (I had to install Chrome just for this).
• Default cable: it doesn't match the aesthetic of the keyboard at all, so I swapped it for my own grey coiled one.

Programming

The only real issue is R-Shift + ". I could retrain myself to use L-Shift for everything, but I'm not there yet. Home/End (above) is the other thing I notice.

Games

I've been playing Grim Dawn since the recent expansion came out and it works well. No issues, and it feels very natural. The rapid trigger feature is mainly aimed at FPS and rhythm games, so it didn't matter for me in an ARPG.

Verdict

I'll keep using this as my daily keyboard for the foreseeable future. I'd recommend it if you like the design and want a great-feeling 60%. If you rely on Home/End or arrow keys, think about how you'd handle that first.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

My first custom keyboard build! Decided to go with something clean and simple to match the Apple keyboard look which I had previously used before.

Module: MADLIONS MAD60 HE
Case: Tofu60 Redux V2 (Anodized Silver)
Switches: Creamy Jades
Stabilizers: DUROCK V3 (Lubed w/ 205g0)
Keycaps: SDYZ x XVX Doubleshot PBT

I currently have the HK GAMING GK61 gateron yellow switches and i am looking for an upgrade as this ones rgb on some keys isnt working anymore and one switch doesnt register.I am between the womier Era75 and Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard are there any better ones i should check out?

Hi everyone, I figured before buying a keyboard I would ask the keyboard nerds with their extensive and ever knowing knowledge.

I am about to have delivered a ROG 240hz 1440p WOLED monitor and they have a program where if you leave a good enough review, you get a 50$ amazon gift card, I'm willing to spend an extra 20 if it gets me a big quality or software upgrade, but would like to keep it as close to 50$ as possible.

Right now I have a logitech g305 mouse, and some random red switch 1k polling 60 percent mechanical keyboard.

I am trying to get one that has Hall Effect keys, 65% layout hopefully with arrow keys, 8k polling, and maybe snap tap if possible.

Thank you guys for all the help, let me know if you think a mouse upgrade would be more beneficial or not and what you think the best keyboard upgrade will be!

Hello, I will have a budget of 500 dollars to spend on a keyboard, main uses will be at my architectural job drafting, and gaming at home

I would prefer a 100 percent layout, maybe with another numpad so I can have them on both sides, but I'm also open to a 80 with a separate numpad for my architectural job

they don't have to be from the same or a certain brand, although I've heard "wooting" is good and also "razer", 3d connexion could be a good pick as well but I'm afraid their keyboards won't be acceptable for gaming as well.

Material doesn't particularly matter to me, something sturdy though as this will be carried from home and work everyday, sound wise I would prefer something silent, doesn't have to be dead silent but no loud mechanical clicky stuff as that will give me away in horror games and upset my coworkers at works, "thocks" would be ok.

Also if anyone has any suggestions for (space) mouses to pair along with this, I use a razer basilisk v3 pro at home and a 3d connexion compact cad mouse wireless at work.

Im open to any and all suggestions for this budget and use cases, thank you for reading!

I bought Realforce R3S Topre or capacitive keyboard with normal switches from Mechanical Keyboard store which took only 2 days.

Truth be told, I tried to find a Topre keyboard with normal switches but it was not easy to find especially since AI gave me wrong infos for several times. Since Topre or Realforce is focusing on silent switches, R3S is the only latest version with normal switches I can find other than HHKB. I had no choice but to buy it even if it has a built in cable. It was cheap anyway.

It's a first time using a Topre keyboard with normal switches and I really like it. Shame that R3S is not a wireless keyboard but for now, that's fine since I'm gonna use it for home anyway. I would probably sell other mechanical keyboards as I dont use and like them anymore especially after getting this keyboard. Might be the ultimate keyboard that I've been looking for.

For now, that's all I can spend but looking forward to buy limited edition version of Realforce R4 blue and grey version and HHKB Hybrid sooner than later.

changed the keycaps for my keyboard what a change

Keyboard : Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR
New Keycaps : Duochrome Keycap set

same frosted PC keycaps in both photos. Pretty dark with the lights off, but the amber backlight really comes through when they're on. Esc and Enter are aluminium.

Last photo shows the packaging of IQUNIX EV63 x EDG with the player cards and matching signature keycaps.

upcoming collab with EDward Gaming.

Still not quite there, but after dealing with transparent grey rectangles as buttons for a year , feeling very excited about the increase in general polish.

Any feedback or features/mechanics you'd like to see in the game?

Hey Everybody,

Looks like keyboard inventory management is a hot topic these days and many great minds think alike! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a crippling addiction great love and devoted passion for collecting keyboards.

I’m excited (and a little nervous) to share KeebVault, a collection-management app I built for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.

The main idea is simple: KeebVault gives you one place to catalog your keyboards and all the parts that go with them. Instead of trying to remember what is installed where—or digging through several spreadsheets and notes—you can see your collection, builds, inventory, and related parts together.

Why I built it

I needed a better way to keep track of all my keyboards, keysets, switches, and other parts.

My collection information was spread across a combination of Notion templates, Google Sheets, Excel files, Post-it notes, and assorted bits of information living in places I had probably forgotten about. It worked, technically, but it was hard to get a clear picture of everything I owned and how it was being used.

So I started building KeebVault very much for myself. Eventually, I figured other people in the hobby might have the same problem, so I decided to turn it into something the community could use too.

What you can do with KeebVault

• Track keyboards, switches, keysets, individual keyset kits, PCBs, artisans, accessories, and more
• Partnership with SwitchBook allows you to track switch allocations so you know what is in a build and how many loose switches you still have
• Record purchase, procurement, commission, and build information
• Track which keyboards are currently in use
• Upload photos and documents
• Import an existing collection from CSV or JSON
• Create a public profile and choose which individual items are publicly visible
• Share public item pages with photos and build details
• Discover other public vaults that have the same keyboard
• Generate meetup placards, including QR codes for public boards

Privacy is opt-in at the item level: your collection is not automatically made public. You decide which items, if any, other people can see.

What is free, and what is paid?

KeebVault is free for the vast majority of people - If you own less than 200 boards and don't care too much about photos

The free plan includes the core collection-management experience: tracking and organizing your inventory, CSV/JSON importing, tags, collections, favorites, public profile sharing, per-item visibility controls, basic meetup placards, and up to:

• 200 total items
• 10 item photos
• 1 photo per item

My goal is for the free plan to be genuinely useful—not a demo that immediately pushes you into a subscription.

Why Paid?

It's mainly to pay for my crippling keyboard buying addiction image hosting. As I learn more and find creative ways to store images but still deliver optimized and speedy results, the price will go down, hopefully. I'm still playing around with the limits, but as of now no one has even hit them on the plan they have chosen.

This is still a work in progress

KeebVault has been around since March, and has primarily been shared through the MechMerlin socials. It currently has a little under 100 users, but I think it is time to put it in front of the wider community and see what happens. (Believe me I've tried, but I seem to run amok some community guidelines, so we'll see what happens this time)

It is still very much a work in progress, and I would genuinely appreciate any feedback, recommendations, criticisms, bug reports, or feature suggestions you have. Tell me what is useful, what is confusing, what is missing, and what makes you wonder why I thought it was a good idea in the first place.

With that said, going from fewer than 100 friendly users to posting on reddit feels a bit like testing new QMK firmware on PCBs (For those who watched me try QMK in the early days...you know....you know....), so please prepare for some breakages. I’ll be nearby with the digital equivalent of a fire extinguisher.

You can check it out here:

KeebVault

Thanks for taking a look!

im trying to buy Rainy 75 RT Aluminum Magnetic HE Gaming Keyboard for gaming, especiaslly for fps games. i heard rainy 75 is awesome so i was thinking of trying to buy this. is this magnetic version any good?

What board do you find yourself using most often ?

I've become more interested in moderately prices boards lately as the quality has risen significantly in the past few years.

I have a small collection of cheaper boards, and surprisingly, the board i use the most is a transparent wireless aula 68 or an epomaker 68. I like the feel and size of them both.

Other boards i have include a bauer lite, a kisnt 75, a nuphy lp, and a few others.

No 40s yet (but i'm curious).

In at least 3 of my boards I use gateron yellows (my fav), but i also use keygeek y2s, akko fairies, various low profile switches, and some cheap crystal switches.

What's your go-to?

The last three HE switches ive changed springs in have advertised “22mm” spring but they were all between 20-21mm free length, and their outer diameter was smaller than your typical ~6.1mm spring.

They were all around 5.9mm outer diameter. Using 22mm 6.1mm springs causes massive crunch and ping issues.

Which springs do i buy that are a match for these switches?

Womier Void full pom - very very smooth just some ping after they wear in, lube job is very light

Irok mg75max default switches - barf a lot of off angle friction never using a non pom stem again. Stiffer (62g) springs just amplify this throw them in the trash. Another reason this boards value is highly overrated.

Otemu peach silent - very smooth not as smooth as void but has pom stem, impressive for the price and very silent. My samples purchased from 2 different sellers had an impressive amount of lube.

Hello everyone,

I just received my order today of core75 (smoke white)

All the time I was worried hoping to not come across the one with spacebar issue...

More context -

My friend and I ordered on the same day so we both received our keyb today... Gives me a good chance to compare and check the potential spacebar issue

I have attached a video of my keyb and my friend's (frost) I feel like the issue is there as the sound is more clicky and my friend's is more towards thocky

Video of my friend's keyb [here]

Video from URX [here]

Post where I got the URX clip from [here]

Please help me understand if I'm correct or not I'm 90% sure that there is a difference and the sound is somewhat like the ref video from URX.

$150 v60 pro 👀👀👀

I am trying to stop buying disposable air cans for my keyboard, but I am not fully convinced the rechargeable duster solves every problem. The electric one is convenient for loose dust and quick desk cleanup, while a fresh can still seems better at short angled bursts when hair or crumbs are caught under keycaps. Then again, canned air gets cold, runs out fast, and can spit condensation if I tilt it too much. For people who clean keyboards often, do you use both for different jobs, or has an electric duster actually replaced cans for deeper cleaning?