Keyboard Discussion thread of #!

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-06 18:30:24

Depends on the hardware, if it runs Intel Haswell processors probably not.

Anyone want to make a tenkeyless keyboard*?
*It's probably cheaper to buy your dream keyboard than make it!

Alad · 2014-09-06 22:50:44

Well I reached 140 again... but at that speed, the MX Browns lose "feedback" - a bit like typing on clouds.

As Quickfires aren't exactly cheap, how about a regular Cherry?

http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/Keybo … /index.htm

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-06 23:11:36

I imagine the regular cherries should be fine. Could look into a ducky!

Are you looking into finally buying blues?

Sector11 · 2014-09-06 23:12:13

^ I can't find a single keyboard online that is a Latin America "latam" layout.

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 00:02:54

^ You sure you don't want to get a blank keyboard? ]:D

according to WASD Keyboard's custom layout guide, you could make a latam layout keyboard! unless latam is the same as the spanish layout, I'm not sure. 8o

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Sector11 · 2014-09-07 00:57:16

^No they are different. I have a "latam" keyboard now, a 14 year old MS Internet Keyboard Pro...

One difference I know about is to the left or the [1] key I have a degree symbol - ° - the Spanish keyboard has little line under it: º For me that's [Alt Gr]+[Shift]+m.

Here's what my keyboard can do, I'm not a touch typist - so a different layout would really mess me up.

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 01:06:58

^ I can try to whip up a custom layout similar to that if you want 8o

it would be good for me to learn how to use inkscape, Also would you prefer a tenkeyless or do you want the numpad?

taking things off topic a little: I've seen at least a million of threads like these. And I'm tempted to make a fix thread on how to fix that, should I make it in the tips, tricks, and scripts section?

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Sector11 · 2014-09-07 01:40:12

CSCoder4ever wrote:

^ I can try to whip up a custom layout similar to that if you want 8o
it would be good for me to learn how to use inkscape, Also would you prefer a tenkeyless or do you want the numpad?

I already have a blank keyboard. Post #6 right here. What I was looking for was a mechanical keyboard with a "latam" layout. They don't sell them here anymore - just Spanish keyboards which is very strange. I have a couple of really cheap, lighter than feathers, "Spanish" keyboards, one is Genius the other Sentey. they are "horrible" to use ... stayed out of the boxes for all of 5-10 minutes each I think.

CSCoder4ever wrote:

taking things off topic a little: I've seen at least a million of threads like these. And I'm tempted to make a fix thread on how to fix that, should I make it in the tips, tricks, and scripts section?

Tips, Tricks & Scripts I would think.

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 01:49:30

Sector11 wrote:

CSCoder4ever wrote:
^ I can try to whip up a custom layout similar to that if you want 8o
it would be good for me to learn how to use inkscape, Also would you prefer a tenkeyless or do you want the numpad?
I already have a blank keyboard. Post #6 right here. What I was looking for was a mechanical keyboard with a "latam" layout. They don't sell them here anymore - just Spanish keyboards which is very strange. I have a couple of really cheap, lighter than feathers, "Spanish" keyboards, one is Genius the other Sentey. they are "horrible" to use ... stayed out of the boxes for all of 5-10 minutes each I think.

Ah I see, sorry I didn't notice that! 8o
Nothing like exotic layouts 8o

Sector11 wrote:

Tips, Tricks & Scripts I would think.

done!

Sector11 · 2014-09-07 02:05:23

^ Yup, I saw it and made a first OOPS! {spoiler alert}

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 02:18:07

8o

I honestly would imagine though that since your keyboard is an ISO layout, if you we're to get a blank ISO keyboard from wasd, it would the same way, unless I'm missing something. :8

Sector11 · 2014-09-07 03:09:45

^ Trust me I was only on a fact finding mission here.
Problems with customs and exorbitant exchange rates for overseas credit card use and a minimum markup of ±100% means I'm looking a ±3000 pesos for a US $150 keyboard.

Exchange rate is ±8.40 at the moment = 1260.00 pesos plus markup: 2520
Except the card rate is 11.367 for an end of 3410.10 pesos
Currency exchange rate conky:

 07 Sep 14 | 00:05:44 ~
    $ calc 8.40*150*2
2520.00
 
 07 Sep 14 | 00:09:01 ~
    $ calc 150*11.367*2
3410.100
 
 07 Sep 14 | 00:09:10 ~
    $

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 03:18:48

oh my!

Sector11 · 2014-09-07 03:40:50

How this - Teclado Razer Gamer Deathstalker Ultimate Retroiluminado - 3,500.00 pesos (US$249.99 pick USA) so not as bad as I thought.

 07 Sep 14 | 00:34:14 ~
    $ exr
Exchange rates:
  From: ars
    To: usd
Amount: 3500
------------
3500 ARS = 416.1500 USD
 
 07 Sep 14 | 00:38:18 ~
    $

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 03:47:59

Ew who would put a touch screen on a keyboard? wait... MicroS would.

Another thing you could do is just pick up any ol' ISO keyboard and get some custom keycaps for it 8o
Because I'm sure you can pick up a mechanical for cheaper than that locally 8o

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Alad · 2014-09-07 06:19:58

CSCoder4ever wrote:

I imagine the regular cherries should be fine. Could look into a ducky!
Are you looking into finally buying blues?

Yep.. when I searched for "Ducky blue", I got this

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"This is not the actual book cover."

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Ducky MX blue seems expensive around here, about 100-150 euros. But looking at some Cherry reviews you get what you pay for. (though i've seen many complaints on 170+ euro DAS keyboards as well)

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Sector11 · 2014-09-07 14:55:25

CSCoder4ever wrote:

Ew who would put a touch screen on a keyboard? wait... MicroS would.
Another thing you could do is just pick up any ol' ISO keyboard and get some custom keycaps for it 8o
Because I'm sure you can pick up a mechanical for cheaper than that locally 8o

Hey don't blame me, I was just doing a comparison thing here. Those 'touch screens' are pretty radical ... but that board isn't MS - unless MS makes Razer boards.

IF (when) this old thing dies if I haven't found a good one I like I still have those two cheap Spanish boards that came free ... use one of those with a "es" & "latam" switcher until I get another good one. Also note that this layout is 105 keys.

Someday I should plug one of those in, and with the Spanish setting make a chart like I did for this board, and find it's hidden features. Who would have guessed that:

[Alt Gr]+[^] (release them) + 7 = ⁷ or
[Alt Gr]+[Shift]+7 = ⅞

Not that they are used every day but nice to know they are there.

Alad wrote:

"This is not the actual book cover."

Right, it's not the actual keyboard either.

Thanks for the review links, interesting read.

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-07 15:15:36

Razer is another evil. Next to MicroS

Well at least you got a backup plan 8o

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-12 05:25:47

Typewriter fans! this might be of interest to you!

Already own a typewriter? :8 8o

I don't think any mechanical keyboard can match the tactile feedback of the typewriter! 8o
Almost makes me want to go to the thrift store and see if I can get one!

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pvsage · 2014-09-12 05:43:22

^ I was actually thinking of something like that a few days ago. Talk about a Steampunk keyboard - can't get much more Steampunkier than a typewriter connected to a PC! 8o

CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-12 05:47:29

So are you going to join the club then pvsage? 8o

pvsage · 2014-09-12 05:55:59

Don't really actually use my keyboard for much more than forums and email; functional rubber dome keyboard is functional. O:)

EDIT to add: I understand that, for coders, transcribers, and other people for whom high WPM means more $$, a mechanical keyboard is a worthwhile investment. For me, it would be a luxury. I may invest in one some day, but it's low on my list of priorities.

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CSCoder4ever · 2014-09-12 05:58:34

^ You're no fun! 8o ]:D

Also relevant.

Artimo · 2014-09-12 09:23:46

Cherry G80-3000LSCLXX-2 <- with blues, great if you're on a budget and you like the clicky feedback.
But i must say it's very loud if you bottom out. *Phlwack!*, not pleasant on the ears.

Alad · 2014-09-12 10:25:56

I want a typewriter without computer.

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