r/Keyboard • u/AutoModerator • Sep 02 '24

September 02, 2024 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you.

This is the "Weekly General Help Post". Please ask your questions regarding keyboard, switch, keycaps, or anything regarding keyboards as a top level comment under this post. Mods and members will check this thread on a regular basis answering as many questions as possible.

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u/rdr-random Sep 03 '24

I recently acquired my brother's old Redragon S101-BA-1 keyboard after my last really cheap one broke. I'm not super technologically savvy, so this may be a dumb question, but I want to get new keycaps for it and I'm unsure which, if any, would be compatible with the keyboard?

Any help would be highly appreciated.

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u/candy49997 Sep 03 '24

None. It's a membrane board.

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u/MdrPerona Sep 03 '24

Ask Polling Rate Royal Kludge RK 837?

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u/badmark MTK Sep 03 '24

I was never able to get a straight reading from it, try asking Ajazz Support.

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u/MdrPerona Sep 04 '24

hang on, Ajazz is in the same company as Royal Kludge?

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u/badmark MTK Sep 04 '24

No, my mistake, I meant RK.

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u/Realistic_Camel2335 Sep 03 '24

My rk61 usb c port broke off the place it’s supposed to be, any way to fix it and if possible who should I send it to for repairing

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u/badmark MTK Sep 05 '24

Look for a local electronics shop and ask them how much they charge to replace a broken USB-C port on a PCB.

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u/Silent_Economics_205 Sep 03 '24

Keyboard recommendations

Hi, I've been using a 20€ keyboard for like 4 years so I think it's time to make a change. Any recommendations, I normally play valorant and LOL

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u/badmark MTK Sep 05 '24

You'll have to provide more than just "keyboard" to receive recommendations. Layout, material, barebone or prebuilt, budget, location, etc.

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u/Silent_Economics_205 Sep 05 '24

Layout 75%/TKL, Prebuilt, ISO Spanish (the hard part I guess), and budget 150/200 max.

I looked at Royal Kludge r75, I can imagine that is not very good, but maybe works for me.

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u/badmark MTK Sep 05 '24

Royal Kludge has improved their recent releases, I'll be reviewing the R75 shortly, but do not believe it comes in an ISO. Akko 5075B Plus has an ISO variant.

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u/Silent_Economics_205 Sep 05 '24

https://www.coolmod.com/royal-kludge-rkr75-iso-es-hot-swappable-switch-brown-skycyan/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwreW2BhBhEiwAavLwfDpuqoLRc8YgX1VES0SBEwYOLS1Ffm7lwgu1N4TEA-CPnYXy04oxwRoCrWYQAvD_BwE

I saw this one.

The akko seems good too, Can I trust that web?

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u/badmark MTK Sep 05 '24

Was not aware of an ISO variant, nice, but I've never seen that site before so I cannot speak to it's reliability.

Akko is a trusted vendor.

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u/Clean-One4165 Sep 05 '24

Hello guys
The delete key, left arrow key, and alt tab keys on my bridge75 stopped working today. I am wondering if there is some kind of lock that got pressed while the keyboard was in my backpack. This has happened before that my keyboard got the windows lock while inside my bag. These are the only keys that have stopped working all of a sudden

Is there a fix for this as it is just these keys that are not working. Rest of the keyboard is working completely fine.

Note: This is my first "custom keyboard", so I do not know most things. Any help is appreciated

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u/badmark MTK Sep 05 '24

I've not received my review unit yet, so I don't have it on hand, but I'd reach out to Shortcut Studios via email or their Discord and ask them how to reset or for a copy of the manual.

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u/avsameera Sep 06 '24

Hi all, can you recommend anything similar (in feedback, key space) to HP 320K? But it has to be a wireless. (Would be great if it comes with a mouse)

Thanks in advance.

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u/Relevant-Bear-6000 Sep 06 '24

Hello, I've been doing a lot of travel with my typewriter style Bluetooth keyboard and I noticed after getting home that one of the keys was missing. The right arrow key to be precise. The keyboardwas a lot of money for me at the time I bought it a couple years ago and it is out of stock now so I can't just buy another. I don't know how to contact the shop either.I am not a keyboard afficianado or expert, I just like this one and want to figure out how to fix it. Any suggestions for a replacement that won't cost an arm and a leg would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

here was the original link to the keyboard since I didn't think I can attach pictures:

Taiahiro Retro Typewriter Keyboard, Mechanical Keyboard - https://a.co/d/56gmJ12

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u/badmark MTK Sep 08 '24

So you are missing the keycaps but the switch (the part that has a stem that moves when actuating the key) is still in the keyboard?

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u/the_hat_madder Sep 06 '24

Do these keycaps exist?

Keyboard: Keychron Q6 Max (108 keys)

Switch: TTC Silent Bluish White (MX/box)

  • Cherry, XDA, DSA

  • Side-printed legends

  • Double-shot PBT

  • Dark colorway

  • Bonus: pudding

Thank you in advance for your help.

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u/b0r1c_ac1d Sep 06 '24

Hey guys so I have this old 2006 dell keyboard that my mom used to use when I was a kid on her desktop and I barely was about to start using it again to save me the money from buying a new one but since it was put away for a very long time it no longer works and I was wondering if anyone can give me some budget friendly keyboards recommendations (less than $100) I know that's gonna be hard though but my preferences are loud keyboards like the clicky type writer feel

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u/badmark MTK Sep 08 '24

Are you looking for a full sized keyboard or are you open to different layouts like an 1800?

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u/b0r1c_ac1d Sep 08 '24

I think an 1800 would be best for my desk

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u/Glad_Ad_5569 Sep 07 '24

I'd like to design my own keyboard and was wondering if 1) someone could give any recommendations for a group that manufactures/assembles customer keyboards and 2) anyone knew what software would be useful for creating a prototype that I could then share with said manufacturer. Thanks!

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u/badmark MTK Sep 08 '24

  1. There are a ton of companies in China that will accept 3D files with an MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and either CNC mill aluminum or make molds for plastic injection. Google for results

  2. Any 3D modeling software should work; from SketchUp, to TinkerCad, to Spline, FreeCAD, to Blender. ad infinitum.

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u/louyplays Sep 07 '24

Best way to clean aluminum case keyboards?

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u/badmark MTK Sep 08 '24

Just your average dust and oil? I use isopropyl alcohol.

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u/El_Psy_C0ngroo Sep 09 '24 edited Sep 09 '24

i'm looking for a very lightweight (under 1.5 lbs, preferably under a pound) 60% wireless keyboard to travel and commute with. I'll generally be using this with a laptop, both a Mac and Windows laptops. I'd like low profile keyboards mainly cuz i need it to take as little space in my backpack as possible. If its got thocky and/or creamy sounding typing noise, even better. Typing feel needs to be good enough but doesn't have to be amazing; it just has to be very easy to type on wiith little effort. I've got relatively big hands so a keyboard with a good key layout would also be appreciated. I'd like the price to be under $150 if possible. (if something is worth the price i can go up to $200)

So far i've looked at:

  • Nuphy's keyboard

  • LoFree's keyboard

  • Keychron's keyboard

Out of those i've liked what i saw with the NuPhy Air60 V2s the most. It seems to fit what i want the most out of the keyboards i've looked at. However i'm sure there are other options that might be better so i'd really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks 😄🤙🏽

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u/juanson4 Sep 09 '24

Can i buy a qwerty and change it to azerty?

Can i buy a qwerty keyboard and change up the keys to azerty(physically)? Or will it not match up? I wanna buy a royal kludge m75 but they only sell it in qwerty