Thread 938052344

How the heck am I supposed to be happy as an "individual self" (ego)?

>>938052344 (OP)
You've gotta get into the keyboard hobby! It's the only way!
I used to be a sad, depressed, insufferable, little dicked boy like you, but then I discovered custom mechanical keyboards!
First, you need to pick your layout. My preference is 60%, 65% and 40% keyboards. Never been a huge fan of TKLs or 104s personally, but I have a couple.
Then you need to find one that you like the look of. Really, it kinda depends on what's available.
Once you have your case, you'll need switches and stabilizers. Switches will take some trial and error, so just pick something at first.
Stabilizers should be cherry clip-ins by default. With proper lubricant, they won't rattle, and they will fit perfectly on any 1.6mm pcb (assuming non-plate mount stabs).
Finally, you need to pick out some keycaps to finish the look! GMK is the best IMO, but KeyKobo has some really nice sets. There are plenty of sets out there.

For your first keyboard, I'd recommend a 65% in general with a "hot-swap" pcb. Hot-swap lets you take switches out without having to desolder. (I think solder pcbs sound better, but not everyone has the tools or patience to learn soldering). I'd recommend switches that have around 63.5g bottom-out. Stay away from Cherry switches - they need a lot of attention and modding to sound good. Gaterons are a safe bet. It's up to you for the keycaps.

Remember to build without foam at first - you can add some later if you don't like the sound. A lot of people put in too much foam to begin with.

>>938052688
>>938052818
I should mention, I wouldn't recommend Cherry switches AT FIRST.
I quite like Cherry MX2A Nixies, but you almost have to get them unlubed. The factory lubricant is just awful.
They just donut dip the spring and shove it in. The lube is also powder based, so it make the switch even scratchier.
Cherry switches are an acquired taste, but they will always be somewhat scratchy, unless you have over 100,000 actuation probably.
I happen to like the scratch - it's a bit more for enthusiasts however.

As for boards that are on the market currently, I'd check out KBDFans. They have the Pavlov which is a good buy.
The Pavlov needs full foam + a force break to not be super pingy. Not an issue if you wanted full foam anyway.
For a more traditional raw board, you'll probably need to spend more.
Look for something with a brass internal weight, or even a brass bottom.

I also forgot to mention Group Buys. I wouldn't recommend them to start because they take a while to be fulfilled. Like 6 months or so.
You need your first KB ASAP, so I'd get something in-stock.
There are some cool keyboards in group buy currently however.
To see what is out there, check out GeekHack.

Which keyboard are you thinking about starting with?
Please let me know if you have any questions!

>>938053024
>They just donut dip the spring and shove it in
reminds me of when i FUCK my WIFE ahahaha... ehh...

>>938053103
it reminds me of when I fuck your wife too hahaha!

>>938053103
I'm impressed as fuck that you're actually reading this shit lmao

>>938052344 (OP)
I have DID.
I have many of those, and it didn't solve anything. The memory problems are the worst part.