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If you do not want a Type-S, I would just order straight from Amazon.co.jp: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B000EXZ0VC/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

They are out of stock at the moment, but I would still guess it would be the quickest to arrive. They ship with DHL and mine was in my hands less than 48hrs after purchase!

A few things to be sure of:

• Click the globe that says JP in the right of the top bar, then there is an English option
• Make sure the order is fulfilled Amazon.co.jp seller - the one with the Amazon logo (this is second on my seller list at the moment)
• You need a different account to Amazon.co.uk/.com, so you will need to create one on .co.jp. There should be an option for international address, and if step one worked it should be in English
• Amazon will charge you for customs up front for the real price, this means no hold ups at the border

Link to the white one (ships immediately): https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000F1HWFU/ref=psdc_2151977051_t2_B008GXT6SK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JKYF7XH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_2MDCB1XW0Z0A0B8KR6SZ?psc=1

Hk gaming sets (these are cherry profile) have fun keys as well command option keys for Mac. Any of those could fit in place of a windows key?

No need for UK ISO layout, or switch clicky/tactile/linear type, or BT3/4/5/5.1? Any keycap profiles?

£53?

£57?

Under £50 is hard as Bluetooth is generally ~£8 more over wired models.

You might also be able to order a Royal Kludge RK61, or RK71, for less if you can wait for shipping (and maybe pay import/delivery fees. VAT should be included...)?

RK61
RK71

easiest is always going on aliexpress and telling them to undervalue the package (as you always should).

While looking through aliexpress I also found this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/96-DIY-Kit-Mechanical-Keyboard-Customized-Set-PCB-Case-Plate-Stabilizers-Underglow-RGB-Free-shipping/32733608635.html

keycaps you can look here:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Keycap/429151_509155534.html

or just generally search on aliexpress for keycaps :)

You maybe don't need any extra software, just a config change. In Win10, in the Control Panel, Ease of Access Centre, Make the mouse/keyboard easier to use, there is 'Mouse Keys' to enable numpad binds to move the mouse.

You can also get the FOSS Microsoft PowerToys to improve things like the Win+Arrow snap zone position and sizes (Fancy Zones), and remap some keys even if your board isn't programmable.

For even more customising, at least for Linux, there are tiling Window Managers, designed for no mouse usage.

I think you're better off getting an angled adapter like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H9PXY5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_glc_fabc_4R9QNSG152ZH5BS10HSE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 then you would be able to keep the fancy cable with a top mounted port should you change your keyboard down the line.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LNAAEJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've got one of these. It's very neat.

I was looking at Etsy too but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Found these on Amazon and there seems to be a good selection with UK caps too:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08ZSM26W2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_A7RXS3EMBAYEEGVXYYBD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Have you considered the GMMK ISO TKL?

It’s available in both ANSI and ISO and is a hotswap board so you can choose your switches and have the option to change the then out at a date should you fee like it.

This is a bare board, so you’d also need to add in the cost of switches and keycaps to get a full working board. This will cost you more than a Durgod K320 would initially, however you would end up with a more customisable board.

Silent Cherry MX Reds or Blacks for that matter are the initial go to choices for a quieter keyboard so you won’t go wrong with either of those.

You may also want to look into how to lube your switches and stabs. Lubing a switch will help to dampen the sound, as well as remove any scratchiness you may feel while operating a switch. Lubing the stabs will help to reduce or remove any rattling you get from the stabs while pressing on the larger 2u keys, the space bar or the Enter key.

Most of (if not all) these HK Gaming Keycaps have the UK 2, it took me a while to find some myself, i have a set of the "Chalk" ones from them, but i've just noticed the Purple and Yellow "Mamba" which i like the look of.

I just bought a Kemove snowfox on Amazon that might fit your requirements.

Deal: KEMOVE Snowfox 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Wireless/Wired Bluetooth 5.1 RGB Backlit Compact 61 Keys Computer Keyboard PBT Keycaps Hot Swappable Full Keys Programmable (Gateron Brown Switch) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08372WXWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_X0MPYMPZDQZZB4PDEJE6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There is a choice of switches.

"Blues" are the only 'clicky' kind generally, "browns" are the quiet version that still have a tactile activation portion to the press action, and otherwise "red" linears are most popular for 'gaming'.

There's a lot of GK/SK 61-66 boards by Epomaker/Skyloong that have an S suffix BT version and white/pink PBT keycaps and Gateron mechanical or even optical switches for <£70, but I'm not familiar with cheaper ones.
For less you'll likely get Outemu switches, and ABS keycaps with ...poor legibility fonts/legends.

You can even get the seemingly-much-rarer UK ISO layout on a white BT5.1 board for £60.

Ducky One 2 will stretch your budget just a little depending on switches and caps. Overclockers has Ducky with Cherry blues for about £105. My wife has a Ducky and it seems decent for a lower end pre-built.

Durgod Taurus is a little over £100 also and available with blues from Amazon.

These seem like the best two options for TKL ISO UK that are regularly available. If you look around you might be able to find better prices.

These will do you if you remap the right Ctrl to any spare 1u keycap lolol. It’s mad bc HK Gaming make the Durgod and the keycaps sets but don’t sell enough keys for their boards.

:O)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HK-Gaming-Sublimation-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B08BKRW2Z4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3V6K24OI3WQ9O&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=hk%2Bgaming%2Bkeycaps&amp;qid=1611278954&amp;sprefix=Hk%2Caps%2C159&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1

I did see this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/EPOMAKER-Bluetooth-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-White/dp/B08D92XDSH/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=epomaker&amp;qid=1610039093&amp;s=electronics&amp;search-type=ss&amp;sr=1-5

However, think I prefer the smaller form factor of the SK64S. What I will say is the volume slider and F keys sure would be handy.

Have you moved from a full form factor to a small factor before and how did you find the change?

Do you mean the speaker risers? I got from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audioengine-Ds2-Desktop-Speaker-Stand/dp/B005STCILC/ref=sr_1_10

I have the matching speakers but they should work with any similar speaker!

£216 with free shipping on Amazon (I appreciate this might not be the caps you wanted or the customisation you wanted)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keychron-Mechanical-Programmable-Hot-Swappable-Linux-Black/dp/B09MMW6QG1/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANWZKT6L8CQ4&amp;keywords=keychron+q6&amp;qid=1671196556&amp;sprefix=keychron+q6%2Caps%2C74&amp;sr=8-5

Thanks, everyone for your answers, I kept looking as I really wanted a 75%, but the ones I had found so far were all with US layout, and I wanted the "L" shaped return key and the extra key next to the left shift.

I found this Mars Gaming brand (which only today showed in my Amazon searches, probably because they are shipped from the continent). It's a Spanish brand and they have Portuguese and Spanish keyboards, that in the end, have all the UK-layout keys I was looking for.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09SV4QCFT?psc=1&amp;smid=A30DC7701CXIBH&amp;ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

It comes with Outemu switches and I chose the brow ones. Not hot-swappable, but I saw some videos and if I need/want to replace the switches I know what to do... lots of soldering, but nothing out of this world.

Again, thanks for the help and the kindness with this newbie :D

I bought this back in February, don't let the pictures fool you, it is in the ISO layout and even got a fancy volume knob. Only suggestion is do not upgrade the firmware as now mine is stuck thinking it is an ANSI keyboard.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09J7X8CBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Razer-PBT-Keycap-Upgrade-Set/dp/B081K5DPWY?th=1

https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3525/~/razer-pbt-keycap-upgrade-set-%7C-rc21-01490-support

Q: Does the package include stabilizers for my keyboard?

A: Yes. Stabilizers for a full-sized mechanical and optical keyboard from Razer and other manufacturers are included.

qmk and bt will be a tough ask.

if you want just bt i remember were some chinese manus selling stuff, check amazon or ymdk, kprepublic, idobao on aliexpress.

if you do not mind wire check keyboardco they have a decent selection,

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you can consider something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/keyboard-Hot-Swap-Programmable-Connection-Mechanical/dp/B09QFVDGF9

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of course the other option is to sod it all and move to compact ortho 5x12/4x12 or variations and be done with traditional keyboards

Got one of these for my Pok3r recently. Plenty of space, mesh carries cables. Bit pricier than I got it for now.

HK Gaming on amazon seem to do UK ISO keys in all(?) their sets? https://www.amazon.co.uk/HK-Gaming-Sublimation-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B085249L6R

i also picked up this set that had UK ISO keys: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tai-Hao-KEY00171-Double-Hawaii-Keyboard/dp/B07354WY57

just check all the image and look out for tallboy enter key, the 2", etc.

I was in the same situation recently, replacing switches and caps on K2. Also a stickler for UK keycaps, so wanted a full set - considerably narrowing choices. After much searching, I ended up with:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LMDQMT4

There are a few colours (most GMK clones?). Overall this set is good, the caps are thick and feel good to type on. The only omission for the K2 is the Home key - there isn't one with the right row profile - instead I used a 1U shift key which is fine.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keychron-Bluetooth-Mechanical-ISO-UK-Layout-Backlight/dp/B09NM8WM53/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?adgrpid=106599078874&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbyYBhCdARIsAArC6LK7QaZsNFrKSTMiJIo6iNpDsv3xD-41P57aOjPrnp857KaXRTJu2JQaAglJEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=4454...

The profile shouldn't matter, it's really preference - I was aiming to try a flat profile like XDA or DSA but I couldn't find a compatible set.

So I went with Cherry profile because that's all I could get!

I've also had these (someone else also recommended) for a different keyboard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/HK-Gaming-Sublimation-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B085249L6R

Also quite good - I can't remember why I didn't get another set for the K2 so carefully check all the keys on this. But the Sumgsn feel a bit thicker/more solid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dye-subbed-Compatible-Mechanical-Keyboards-Porcelain/dp/B09VPHLZQY/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=7B60YDOQP9BZ&amp;keywords=xda+iso+keycaps&amp;qid=1661180555&amp;sprefix=xda+iso+%2Caps%2C94&amp;sr=8-12 ^^^^^^^

Thanks - I found that one and nearly went for it but I've used the same colour theme before and fancied something different. I ended up giving up on the profile in favour of a better choice of colours and went for https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LMDQMT4

This looks close - not sure if it's 100% the same: https://www.amazon.com/keycaps-Dye-Sublimation-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboards/dp/B09VBY2SQF/ref=pd_aw_ic_dpcp_m_2_m_2?pd_rd_w=BqTle&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.255344a1-da2c-493a-b885-2be08e7e7e94&amp;pf_rd_p=255344a1-da2c-493a-b885-2be08e7e7e94&amp;p...

what about this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/YMDK-Profile-AZERTY-Italian-Keyboard/dp/B093PY6V8T/

uk iso available too check their website and aliexpress shop..

similar have a look at kprepublic and idobao (they have MA with iso iirc)

CIY x77 TKL

It has most of the things that you're looking for and you can always add foam to it later on.

A friend got this recently and for £50 I think its a pretty good deal.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09922YDZD/?coliid=I37F8U1WLBK891&amp;colid=32RSF458SQRZK&amp;psc=1

I didn't care about 2.4GHz so I got the dual mode RK68, but the RK61 is available in UK ISO: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Bluetooth/dp/B089N976RK/

The software is a bit hit or miss, but I have mine doing what I want it to.

You could pick up the CIY TKL from Amazon for £44.99 and then 3 sets of Gateron G Pro browns from Serpent Keys for £26.25. So about £75 all in.

The board is howswap and the G Pros are pre lubed so would just be a 20 min job to pull originals out and pop the browns in. You could then get some better keycaps down the line and perhaps even foam and masking tape mod it for better thock. The face plate is detachable too so easy to repaint if you fancy another colour.

Links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3T4Z1B2 https://www.serpentkeys.co.uk/products/gateron-g-pro-2-0-switches?variant=43084344361130

Sorry for bad formatting I'm on mobile!

I have a friend in Denmark and because they have all the extra letters it's a nightmare for them to get keyboard sets. They really want to get into mechanical keebs but there's not much that's suited to their market.

That's such a great idea to get spare iso keys! I haven't really thought of that, but I guess if they're a good colour match it doesn't really matter. I love that orange one, too. My other half just painted some of his warhammer minis in that colour scheme, orange and grey is *chefs kiss*.

The akko keyboards are really nice. I've been coveting the ergonomic one they've got on the site. Unfortunately it looks like all their keebs are 100% wired and mostly ANSI layouts. I prefer the ones with a bluetooth option because they're more versatile.

If she wants to get a starter ISO board I have this one and I love it. I have a Keychron K4 ISO too and I actually prefer the smaller, cheaper one. It's hot swappable and I put in the akko jelly blue switches. It's great for typing and an awesome first keeb for someone. I also found the switches were much easier to pull from this model than the Keychron which was really stiff.

Welcome!

No urgent need if you're not planning on lubing any time soon, but I highly recommend eventually picking up a metal switch opener like this. Avoid plastic ones - they're rubbish and break easily.

For the tape mod I recommend the green frog tape you can pick up in any hardware store, B&M etc.

Not sure what colour caps you would prefer but I bought these from Amazon for my RK68 and was able to use the caps for the bottom row and shift:

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09N93RX3V/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1

I wouldn’t recommend the red switches, but they have options, and there’s a Bluetooth version too.

EPOMAKER SKYLOONG SK21 Numpad... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095CL3CKP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Or Keychron have this on the way:

https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-q0-customizable-mechanical-number-pad

Depends what format you want but a Keychron K2 is a great entry level 75% board. A hot swap version with red switches (linear)and white backlight is £85.00 on Amazon in ISO format.

You can do a few mods with this board and most importantly change out the switches to get a feel for what you like as and when you can afford to do so. Best way to gently ease yourself in.

For bang for buck, this set is probably the best one you can find. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keycaps-Keys-Suitable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B09MRJVJM9/

Mod legends are a little wonky, but the support you get for the kitting is solid.

Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK Full-Size Keyboard Barebones ISO Layout https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L3122JG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_YG8VPJEB84N2EVT9DX63?psc=1

120 red switches are about £30

Corsair doubleshot keycaps (iso 120 pieces) £30

So for £150ish you could have the exact keyboard you want with the option to change it up later of you wanted.

I am now going on the hunt for a white barebones kit.

They are yes. These are the ones I've got, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09M81GVG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

I used AKKO radiant red switches and I've had no issues with them

They are cherry profile, I've not had any interference issues with them. I've included a link to them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09M81GVG4/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o06\_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Did you try Google? This was my third result.

Wrist Rest for 68&87 Key Gaming Office Keyboard Memory Foam Ergonomic-Approved Soft Wrist Support Faux Leather Durable Anti-Skid Rubber Feet Base Lightweight Wrist Cushion for Hours of Game and Office https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B099WX4MJJ/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_ZZ9WT58AYA89E6VFCHHV?psc=1

It's currently out of stock, but I imagine it'll be back soon: Vibe Audio Anti-Vibe Car Door Boot Panels Sound Deadening Material 18" x 32" inch Roll https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002EIWH8E/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_1YDGV5M82DPYDBZG00XW?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

You should use the actual stuff, because something else that looks like it may not actually sound like it – without wishing to seem condescending, materials that look the same may not perform the same. Big bag on Amazon for under a tenner.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Keycaps-Profile-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B09M73BC8D/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Sumgsn&amp;qid=1645630343&amp;s=computers&amp;search-type=ss&amp;sr=1-5 These are knock offs imported from Asia, you can buy them cheaper on AliExpress but they'll arrive faster from Amazon. I've got the GMK Apollo replica set and the quality is surprisingly good, far closer to my GMK sets than I was expecting.

Anyone have any ideas? Really liked this look https://www.amazon.co.uk/WhirlwindFX-Lightcap-Keycaps-Mechanical-Compatible/dp/B086L21FX5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=whirlwind+fx+keycaps But can't find any that ship to the UK

Durgod Taurus K310 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 104 Keys - Double Shot PBT - USB Type C - ANSI US Layout (Cherry Brown, Grey) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K193HZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_AJHGEZ60VRBFSVN9DDQ1

I honestly think some Dolch keycaps would look brilliant with this keyboard. Otherwise, wonderful build :)

This kit has one.

https://www.banggood.com/29-Keys-CMYK-Keycap-Set-DSA-Profile-PBT-Color-Dyesub-Keycaps-CTRL-WIN-ALT-SHIFT-Keycap-p-1411735.html?cur_warehouse=CN&amp;rmmds=buy

It's a '1.25u shift key', fyi.

You can find lots of 1.25u key caps if you don't care what's on it, like just order a blank off AliExpress.

I bought mine from aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesales-DIY-200-pcs-lot-240pcs-lot-Crystal-Base-Long-Pin-Hot-Plug-Hot-Swap-For/32622320922.html

Be warned about buying from shops online or in UK, the length of the pin (called pitch I believe) needs to be long enough so that it goes through hole in the PCB, specifically if you have plate mounted switches. I bought 600 SIPs from amazon (yes this was a total accident) that was just short off for plate mounted switches. but if you have PCB mounted switches and want to give it a try, PM me, they just might work.

built hs60

so bright

Some shots showing the finished project from the stream the other night.

If anybody has any questions surrounding the PCB and such, fire them our way and we can try help :)

To diagnose keystrokes try https://autohotkey.com if running windows, or, obvs, xev if you have access to a linux distro.

PS. if you do replace the board, I'd be interested... <heresy>I actually prefer ANSI!</heresy>

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XYK-800x300x3mm-Extended-Non-slip-Special-Textured/dp/B071JFCB1L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2D9EUDXT0N8D9&amp;keywords=800x300+mouse+pad+white&amp;qid=1643835560&amp;s=computers&amp;sprefix=800+x+300+mouse+pad+white%2Ccomputers%2C54&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUzY4Nk5UTDgxUkpWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTMxMTIxM1YxVThWMUVLN1ZVUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTIzNDU1M0hCSjJRUkFJUTc1QiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= i have this one a bit larger then you want but its a great one

I'm currently looking at this and was going to put my own keycaps on as there seems to be issues with the print wearing off (I have the originals from my Steelseries Apex Pro I could put on there, if they fit)

This is what I have -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W5JK3Z2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1

Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK TKL 80% RGB Keyboard Barebones ISO Layout https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L31V1K4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_NGQS3PF138BTK066XV7T

Is £69 atm and that's with everything but switches and caps

Logitech G915 sounds like pretty much what you're looking for. Full size, low profile (with tactile switches), ISO, RGB, and can be used wired or wireless. In terms of the custom mech world, you'll have a hard time finding a fully customisable board with low profile switches of any type, so this is likely the closest you can feasibly get without spending a lot of time and/or money.

ah right yeah, I can see how it would be straight forward for the plate, but maybe the case foam would be a pain with the hotswap sockets, might be what I end up doing though. Something like this would be appropriate, right?

I have a vortex race 3, but if you want something g with the numpad, the tab 90 is a good alternative.

Available from Amazon

Vortex Tab 90 Bluetooth/USB Blue Cherry MX Switch ISO UK Layout Keyboard https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HLZV6CY/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_8ZX6GSX40EYTBZ393Q8J

Good news - you can buy them on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanical-Keyboard-Adjustment-Superior-Practical/dp/B09DPSHPLL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gazzew+boba+u4t&amp;qid=1642323634&amp;sprefix=gazzew+bob%2Caps%2C78&amp;sr=8-1

Bad news, the product description was written by an autistic 13-year old, the price is eye-watering, and from the delivery date it looks like they are drop-shipping from China anyway.

Cut out the middle man and buy from Aliexpress, maybe.

I absolutely love my Keychron K8 with Gateron Red switches. It does most of what you ask for:

• TKL
• Quiet(ish) Red switches
• Media keys (volume, start/pause, skip)
• Wired (but can be used bluetooth)
• RGB or white backlight

It doesn't have a palm rest, however. It's also just over your budget at $106 / £78 shipped from the Keychron website.

If I had to criticise anything, I'm not a big fan of the included keycaps. They feel a bit cheap so I replaced them with some nicer ones from Amazon.

Haha I know what you mean, I kinda wish I got ANSI now after viewing the keycap market in the UK!

Definitely happy with these caps, I do have some others on the way (Purchased on Amazon, but shipping from China) - link here

But I have grown to love the theme of the current ones 🤦‍♂️

For anyone interested, the board is a GMMK Pro, ISO in Slate.

Glorious panda switches (67g) factory lubed (they did a great job)

And Nautilus PBT, Double-Shot keycaps!

I have Durock V2’s arriving tomorrow to replace the GOAT stabs.

Well the keyboard you're looking at is a typical "gamer" keyboard, like the one you have or ones made by companies like Razer, Logitech, etc. These keyboards are fine if you're just looking for a keyboard to use to get you through the day but they have essentially no customisability. Once you get one of these there's not much you can do to change anything about it like the keyswitches or even the keycaps.

If you're looking for a more customisable experience (hotswappable switches, etc.) then I'd recommend something like this.

But in general it seems like you're not that experienced with custom keyboards yet, which is fine, but if this is a hobby you're looking to get into then I'd recommend you do a lot more research and watch a lot of youtube videos before buying anything. But yeah, if you're just looking for a simple mechanical keyboard to get you through the day then the cooler master or the keyboard I linked would both work just fine.

I can't suggest good, but good enough to get 1 job done. I picked up [one of these[(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q4T12PH), and after a total of ~6 hours soldering and resoldering a kb kit (I put legs on the mc upside down while making it socketable...), at 220-300C, 3 tips are broken/blued/golden from heat, so I would not be sure enough right-sized ones would be left to do a whole other project. I only used maybe 1/4 the provided solder though so that was fine, the rosin core .6mm was fine, and the copper wicking braid is very effective.

The original listing doesn't exist anymore, unfortunately, but this is the newer bundle. It has also increased in price since I bought it but that's the same way with everything, it seems!

Would these do the job - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-PrismCaps-Pudding-style-Thermoplastic-Compatible/dp/B095X5G4S4/ref=psdc_430565031_t1_B087QTR4CT?th=1

There seem to be a few 75% ortho kits on AmazonUK that'll just need to be screwed together, switches pushed in and keycaps pushed on.

£81 before switches &amp; keycaps.

£100 before switches &amp; keycaps.

I'm glad to have helped, thank you!

Well, for the left shift I actually like having the larger shift key as it's quite nice for gaming and such. For the right shift key, I tend not to use this very often unless it's assigned to something in a game I'm playing. But the right shift key can vary in size when it comes to custom boards I've found, depending on key placements and the size of the board (60%/65%/75%/etc). For example, with the ANSI layout GK61 it has a large shift key on both sides, whereas the GMMK Pro has a short right shift. To be honest, I think it's just to do with the key placements and if there's any obscure or missing modifier keys.

Admittedly, you get used to the change in key sizes very quickly. The main change for me for the single row enter/return key as this was so different to the standard ISO enter/return key, but it actually makes sense with how you type and looks more uniform on the keyboard in my opinion!

One of the biggest things for me, being a UK user, was the £ sign. I tend not to use the dollar symbol at all so having this was vital instead of having to use different alt codes (which I can't really without a numpad) or using different layers on the keyboard. I instead managed to remap the keyboard using Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator to compile my own keyboard layout and then setting this as the system default, therefore removing the dollar sign and replacing it with the pound sign. Same goes for the @ symbol and a few others I'd personally modified.

All in all, going from ISO to ANSI I'd say is easier than the other way round and I can still use ISO if required but ANSI is much preferred now!

I got an Anne Pro 2 from a website called https://www.banggood.com/ last Thursday for £63 and free shipping to the UK and supposed to come next week arrived today the only issue is it is in ANSI and not ISO UK. OR, the keyboard I am replacing with the Anne pro with is the pok3r (white, no RGB and ISO UK) if I can find the box I would be up for selling it on.

You could also use a bit of software like Auto Hot Key.

TLDR: you can create your own little shortcuts for doing certain things, so could easily make it so pressing Ctrl + [a key] will produce a pound symbol.

It'a awesome and I use it to make em dashes on my TKL.

on the cheap side

this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hexgears-Mechanical-Hot-swappable-Multi-Device-Removable/dp/B07Q5WRK5P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3416ERXEGQXW6&amp;keywords=hexgears%2Bgk705&amp;qid=1638600275&amp;sprefix=hexgears%2B%2Caps%2C402&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1

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all depends on your budget... blank keycaps you can get aside... cheapest set i got was around 20 quid in oem from aliexpress... for premium blanks look on drop they have at moment mt3 lord of the rings and few other that fit the bill.

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always mention the budget if you want meaningful help

Logitech G pro on sale right now Here

I almost went with it but decided on this razer keyboard

GMMK TKL 80% keyboard

Alpaca Silent Switches highly recommended silent switches

And don't throw the unused keycaps, keep the box and re-sell when your taste changes (thrust me it will).

Unfortunately there are very few 75% ISO keyboard with Bluetooth. There may be a few non-hotswap ones, but I went with the Keychron K2 V2, as it was the only 75% ISO, hotswap board with Bluetooth that I could find: https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/qrqdyn/can_anyone_recommend_a_good_wrist_rest_for_my/?utm_medium=android_app&amp;utm_source=share

I bought it from here on Amazon, but you can also get them from Keychron directly: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keychron-Bluetooth-Hot-Swap-Aluminium-Keyboard-Gateron-Brown-switch/dp/B09B78Z68M

I bought my switches, lube and films from Mechboards.co.uk, which all arrived very quickly, but I also bought a few bits and pieces from KBDfans (switch pads, foam, etc), which took much longer to arrive due to shipping from overseas.

Good luck finding a board and getting the stuff you need for your build.

Completely agree!

Usually, one of the first things I install on a computer straight after Chrome is SharpKeys. Haven't come across a tool that makes re-mapping any key's functionality such a breeze.

But to skip that shenanigans altogether and have it done directly on the keyboard-level is an absolute joy.

Razer do shine through pbt keycaps with ISO. They have them on Amazon but make sure you get the right set.

Apparently good quality but not the best shine through if that’s really important to you.

Amazon link here

How long? This would work - so would this. There are various ones on amazon. So

I got this as my first board. Small 60% which frees up a load of desk space without sacrificing anything. I did miss the delete key at the beginning but it doesn't bother me anymore.

Switches are hot swap and I've tried a fair few out on it now. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a 60% board.

Wooting TKL silicon £28.99. Very clean and simple:

Wooting Keyboard Wrist Rest (Solid Silicone, Skin-Friendly, Ergo) - TKL, 367x100x20mm, Just Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087488C29/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EGTTSFHWWPGMDH0ED3J8?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Sorry, have another question, would Key Caps like these fit the K8 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XM9J4DY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_GCM0QY06S68PHFR43FSA

This is all new & exciting, want to avoid silly mistakes.

• KBDFans 5° 60% Case

• BT60 Hotswap PCB

• Aluminium Plate (They were out of brass sadly)

• Gateron Ink Black lubed and filmed (Oh boy did that take a while...) Originally had some
  Tangerines in there lubed and filmed but prefered the Inks myself.

• Some PE Foam between the PCB and plate as well.

• Trying to decide between either the Dreameater SA caps or these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08XYPFNC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 I think the latter ones look nicer in the case, but the Dreameater SA sound a lot nicer.... decisions.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Sink87G-Mechanical/dp/B08GX7WLCF/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=ROYAL+KLUDGE+iso&amp;qid=1630533890&amp;s=computers&amp;sr=1-3

£67 with prime delivery. Brown switches but hot swap so you can replace them with whatever you want.

I have the RK61 (60%) that I use for the office, Can't fault it at all. Brown switches are perfectly usable in an office environment but you have enough in your budget for any switches you want.

Any PBT caps you find that are for MX-style switches will work. I have the BladeMaster PRO, and have had these YMDK caps on it for over a year now. The set has all the caps you need.

This? Isn't mechanical, seems proprietary. Sometimes membranes happen to have compatible dimensions with mechanicals' stems, but you would need to try that yourself, possibly also modify the stems or caps to work.

Hi. its okay you're never late. This keycaps is cheap SA keycaps from amazon. Although its cheap, but its quite thick for its price.

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Here's the link

https://www.amazon.com/Profile-Through-Suitable-Standard-Keyboard/dp/B0824YPYKT

Have you seen those electric desoldering pump things?

I've got this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Velleman-VTDESOL3-Vacuum-Soldering-Multi-Colour/dp/B005HCQRQ2/ref=sr_1_7?camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=electric+desoldering+pump&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1629226373&amp;sr=8-7

It's only 16 quid and it's soooooo much better than trying to get a non-heated pump onto a fillet you just heated before it cools, honestly. Highly recommend

here is the foam i used. picked the 150x150x3mm and came in 8 sheets. 1 sheet is all i ended up using.

These are PBT double-shot and full UK ISO layout, but they need backlighting if you want the legends to be a bit brighter. I've picked some up for a keyboard I'm putting together for my housemate so that I can get my main keyboard back. 🤭

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081K5DPWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_2DXYX05APC4GDCKCZNRS?psc=1

Hey, I’ve just built mine, and the foam I used in the bottom of the case (linked in my previous comment) was 3mm and worked perfectly. I did one layer in the smaller cutout and one layer across the whole base of the case. I did I-ring mount my pcb/plate slightly off the standoffs though so that would have raised it slightly - although I’d recommend doing that as it’ll give a much more even typing feel.

Also, my original plan had been to cut my foam into strips to be able to have some between plate and pcb, but that didn’t work - I ended up buying this foam from Amazon, and trimming it down for my 65% layout. Although if you’re not in based you’ll have more options - but I found it hard to find plate foam here for a reasonable price.

Hope that helps, good luck with the build - I finally finished mine the other day and have been really enjoying it!

I had a quick look through your posts to see if I could find it and found that picture already haha (also noticed you're a fellow destiny player!) and your picture looks so much better than the pictures on the site!
I decided to go for one I was looking at on amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085249L6R/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&amp;smid=AOX42M1QYZ4TV&amp;th=1) because I found someone selling it a tenner cheaper brand new on eBay. I've since read that the cherry style keycaps can hit the top of the north facing switches... so i've just got some hard 70a o-rings off amazon to hopefully raise the cap enough to stop it hitting the switch, but hopefully not make it feel "mushy" as it's a harder rubber... that's my theory anyway, we'll see how it goes!

Yeah sorry actually didn’t really specify much. To be honest when I said nice I just meant in terms of quality (I personally prefer PBT). The majority of sets I found where just variations of the same colour code (main colour surrounding by a block of accent colours example) so I was looking for a more unique look like GMK dots or themed ones like the GMK hammerhead. I find those types much rarer (for obvious reasons) and couldn’t find a place that offers similar originality. I’m also looking for an ISO layout (which again harder to find) for a gmmk pro

Then I'd suggest considering the GK6+ remappable GK68XS, with split spacebar and hotswappable sockets. And if you don't fancy that adjustment to the backspace position, there's the GK64XS, and others. The point being you get remapping, hotswapping, BT5.1, and even decent PBT keycaps for <£100, and also enable most aftermarket ANSI keycap sets, and non-optical switches. Probably worth the tradeoff vs ISO.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Durgod-Hades-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B08H12229G

65%, ISO, Silent Gateron Browns. Ticks all your boxes and i'll be amazed if you can find something cheaper. You can also choose between black or white.

Try these HK keycaps on Amazon. Don't have 2", 3£ keys but should otherwise fit ISO layout.

It's not https://www.amazon.co.uk/HK-Gaming-Sublimation-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B08156NG7K/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&amp;keywords=kh+keycaps&amp;qid=1618748171&amp;sr=8-10

I have a HHKB Pro and personally think the switches are fine for gaming. As you can see not everyone agrees, so it really just comes down to preference. If you like a tactile, thocky switch - its good. If you like very light linear switches for gaming, then not so much.

Switches aside, it's worth mentioning that the HHKB layout doesn't have Left CTRL in the bottom corner, so if you use that for crouch or something you'll have to adjust to using caps lock instead. Or, get Topre but in a different board like Realforce R2. In stock, high end, TKL.

If you wanna stick with MX switches, maybe something by Varmilo.

I think I might go for a 60% because I found this one which looks to tick most of the boxes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mizar-Swappable-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B08GRL9LY6/ref=asc_df_B08GS3LNG1/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=500743793437&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14718956957297457365&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1007088&amp;hvtargid=pla-1187016782826&amp;th=1