Mechanical Keyboards

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Recommendations please (slrpnk.net)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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-Linux compatible

-roller encoder, or vertical knob

-low profile keycaps

-wireless (preferred)

-function key row (preferred)

-dedicated navigation keys (preferred)

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[–] FlatFootFox 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

NuPhy’s got some interesting options as well. https://nuphy.com/collections/keyboards/products/halo75-v2-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard

The low profile space is a little tricky. It leans into column staggered ergonomic boards really quickly. Kailh’s Choc switch is as low as you can go, but those folks get really custom really quick. They’re not big on function rows or arrow clusters, so the next step after Keychron or NuPhy would be something along the lines of the Afternoon Breeze. https://www.afternoonlabs.com/breeze/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

The Nuphy's do seem a little more my speed for style and feel. I like the practical implementations of rgb on those new models you linked to. They're not much more expensive either.

I wonder why that is. Almost none of the low profile options have rotary encoders. I don't think a column staggered design would be a good fit for me right now, though I'm sure they're nice. I may just have to compromise on the encoder, or the low profile. I feel like the low profile might be less important to me.