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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by cRazi_man@lemm.ee to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

Been thinking of doing this for over a year and finally got round to it. Found parts. Spent hours soldering, lubricating, stuffing with foam and programming QMK. So happy with the final result. It's a joy to use.

Gateron yellow switches. YMDK PCB, backplate and case. Ali Express keycaps.

It's a budget build and none of this is high end......but it has still worked out really well.

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[-] Obonga@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Wow this looks sexy af. I only have a bought one that is simply not dying on me. Seeing this beauty makes me want to do one too but damn, i dont think i am able to put in all that hard work.

[-] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

If you have more money than time, then you can find hotswap PCBs and pre-lubed switches; and that will mean all you've got to do is press the parts together. Soldering and lubricating are the most tedious parts.

[-] Obonga@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Problem is, i sink my disposable income mainly into anime-merch, so far without regrets.

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