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My daily (lower) (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My daily is the kb below. Keychron C1, Fekker Panda switches, foam mod, o-rings, GSA keycaps.

Nothing special, but a very pleasant typing experience.

The above kb is a Moergo Glove80. I'm still getting used to it, so it's not my daily.

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[–] AusatKeyboardPremi 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How’s your experience with Glove80?

I am unsure of using low profile switches and keycaps. One of the driving reasons being I would be unable to use my existing keycap sets and switches.

Does the use of low profile switches translate well to a split keyboard?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I generally only use a computer (and, therefore, a physical keyboard) for work. Since I can't constantly allow myself to be super slow at typing, my advancement with the G80 has been slow going. However, because the travel is super short when compared to standard switches, I can tell that I'm typing faster than I would have had it used mx. I am still bummed I can't use my current caps, but am no longer bummed at the switch incompatibility. I have seen 3D printed converters to allow the use of mx caps on the chocc switches, but really want to get used to the G80 stock before modifying anything.

[–] AusatKeyboardPremi 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That’s interesting. Do you think using converters on choc switches would hamper their durability? Or is the impact negligible?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wouldn't imagine it would harm anything if we're not rough with pulling them off. Just being on there shouldn't do any damage. I hope not, because I do plan to get some once I'm used to stock.

[–] AusatKeyboardPremi 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Got it. Do share your experience here after using it. :-)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I plan to! It'll likely be a while at my current pace before I get used to it enough to have an opinion other than "it's different", but I will make sure to pose here!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How do you feel about the Keychron build quality? I just ordered one of the Q5 Pros to have a hotswap/knob board.

Really wanted to snag a Wind x98 kit awhile back, but didn’t have the money (or time) to get one of the kits.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not OP, but I doubt their board's build quality is indicative, really. The C and non-pro K series are wholly like different boards, at a different price point. All plastic, and while they're sturdy enough, it's nothing special.

Source: I have a K2. Compared to my wife's Epomaker TH80, I prefer the Epomaker in terms of build. But it's not like the K2 is bad, or anything. I'd expect the C series to be mostly comparable.