Def not:
I emailed the vendor about it - either Bolsa or Dangkeebs, can’t remember - they were super cool and offered a refund, but also mentioned the PTFE tape, which was my introduction to using it for keeb stuff. I figured I’d give it at try, and these days I find it all but indispensable.
I have some Carrots on the way, I’ve found that the sound of the PME housing with that long pole is thin and plasticy on an Alu plate, like on my NK65EE, but with a PC plate like the KBD67 Lite it’s muc nicer, deep and full sound.
BTW I’ve noticed the phenomenon of the small stem with the Durock POMs, stem is noticeably smaller than usual, iirc the stem is the new P3 stem which is an UHMWPE blend, stem wobble is fantastic though, which makes it more confusing.
Whoa, I do dig that art style.
SAL profile looks the same as the high profile doubleshot sets Filco has always sold (Signature Plastics SA, 223333).
e.g. Double Shot Filco 104 Key USA Keyset, Navy Blue : SPKCS104N : The Keyboard Company
These look nice if your keyboard slopes upwards towards the back like a Filco. I hardly ever use mine, because I don’t really like non-sculpted sets.
Looks like CIY is at it again with another budget board:
Ten bucks off at checkout with code: gas67
Well, “gasket mount” has officially made it to the budget sector. I don’t expect any miracles or even minor disruptions here, but making more thoughtful mounting styles available on the cheap is nothing but good in my book.
Coming in at an MSRP of $60, that’s $50 less than a KBD67L. Will it be a comparable value, though? Who knows! Nobody, yet - but yes, I ordered one - and yes, I’ll tell you if it sucks or not. In the mean-time, some bullet-points:
Yes, I could harp on that last point - but I won’t. This is decidedly a budget keeb, and I don’t think too many folks will be lamenting not being able to mount GMK on it without the help of washers or certain switches. I think more buyers of this keeb would be disappointed if the RGB didn’t fire into the legends of shine-through caps, so I can’t fault the decision.
Intriguing!
Was browsing GH and saw this, a possible contender for the Ciel.
Mmm, bevels.
Speaking of browsing GH - are you familiar with this lovely website?
Created and maintained by our very own @ajoflo, I find this to be a great way to check out what’s happening on GH at-a-glance.
Yup! Amazing website, that’s how I found it, actually!
I feel like this website could cost me large amounts of money.
The Han60 has no weight. The real differentiator of the Ciel was how the weight changes the sound. A regular bakeneko from CannonKeys has a high pitch compared to a Ciel or Unikorn. If Han60 had a weight, I’d be all for it. PrimeKB also has a Simpler60 on sale with a unique mounting system, but again I am dubious without the weight.
Will wait on more sound tests of both Han60 and Simpler60.
Do you know if this is extras or pre order? Or is it just in stock
Yup, definitely. Weights seem to change the sound a lot, just hadn’t had a keeb in hand to test it out.
LIMITED STOCK which implies they’re in-stock, according to the web page.
Did they lower the price? I could’ve sworn Classic Base was $180.
Oooh thats interesting, I thought only dorp did in stock gmk. Thanks for the find!
Haven’t seen much mention of the SImpler60 here. Cool kit.
For those curious: Simpler60 Keyboard – Prime Keyboards
Missing out on the Midway60 made me contemplate picking up this kit. Really dig the chamfered front lip look that these two have.
Interesting! I dig the look of it. I’ve never seen hotswap sockets like that before and that also has to be the biggest daughterboard cutout of all time. It’s HUGE.
Learned about this neat switch stem database (pictures + measurements) on Discord. I don’t know much about the source/origin, but it’s pretty cool and extensive.
