Just seconding what Deadeye said, as someone who does lots of builds, and other work, I don’t have the time or motivation to lube switches, but a dry switch is usually unacceptable. So I understand and agree with the statement “They don’t need to be lubed” because its true, they don’t need it, but they do benefit from it, especially if you prefer heavier lube.
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I prefer a dry switch as long it’s not pingy (like a dry low quality spring), I’m concered that on the long run the switches will catch dust and dirt.
On I’d happily use dry Durock POMs, as they’re super smooth, only issue with them is the super pingy spring.
Same goes to Ink Blacks and especially the Boba LTs [due to my experience with the Boba line although I havn’t used them myself]
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If the switch is smooth enough already, donut-dipping or otherwise just lubing the springs can do a lot for sound.
I agree generally, if its a good enough switch it doesn’t need lube feel wise, but a little lube pre-applied is also a nice thing as well.
[US-CA] [H] GMK Darling Base + Space + Rama + Novelty + Alphas [W] 2 dollars
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This “layout”.
Q, A and Z on layers 
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I was truly amazed to see this keyboard, weird layout but it’s well executed.
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GMK Colors - reminds me of Glass Gem Corn.
In a market where we have multiple runs of Handarbeit, a PornHub set complete with clones, and a Minecraft Chicken(duck) keyset… this seems feasible enough to make me question if it’s a joke.
GMK Touch Grass is totally real though:
Happy April 1st, y’all
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Looks like GMK Handarbeit and GMK Panels have some competition. I really like it though… I mean, I like grab bags ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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But then again, it is:
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This looks real – right?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=64unio4qfulgbk3l4lopgf57pfrods5f&topic=116774.0
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I’m in love with GMK Colors!
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Ah yes, the First of April. The day on which you can IC any idea/product, regardless of how outlandish or improbable, and if the response is negative then you can play it off as a joke. If the response is positive then you’ve just done some valuable market research! Can’t wait to see how many of these A1st ideas turn into actual GBs.
(Not trying to shade anyone, and this doesn’t just apply to the keyboard hobby)
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…but if the survey was created last year, 2021 is actually the appropriate date to display!
how dare you question base kit! it hit MOQ yesterday too.
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Are those jumpers?
lol yes
Customizing a Red Dragon BES TKL for a client; just finished installing some foam and 1/4lb of iron in the bottom.
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I’m guessing that’s how they manage to fit a keyboard matrix onto what looks to be a single sided PCB? With per key lighting none the less.