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Dinoswords
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Mar 6, 2018
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How would the dark yellow compare to Cherry MX Reds? Those are the only linear switches I've used extensively and I like them a lot (seems I'm not into actuation after using Cherry MX Browns and Blues a bit). Would these take more force to bottom out?
Mar 6, 2018
Starius
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Mar 6, 2018
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DinoswordsThese dark yellows do require more operational force, 70g vs the 45g of cherry mx reds. But keep in mind too that these dark yellow switches are "speed" switches, meaning they travel less distance than your basic mx red switches. Looking at the specs, a more apt comparison would be to the cherry mx speed equivalent: cherry mx silver switches. (The silvers are just reds with shorter travel, 1.2mm vs 2.0mm.) .
Personally, I have no experience using any modern speed switch.... but I'm very interested in finding out what a speed switch with 70g for operational force feels like. Interestingly enough, I suspect that it might be similar to my old 80s Panasonic electronic word processor. But I just might have to get some of these dark yellows myself to find out.
Mar 6, 2018
Dinoswords
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Mar 6, 2018
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StariusOoo, so the upshot is the Dark Yellows take more force, but have less travel distance than the Reds. I went ahead and ordered them since that sounds perfect for me. I've found that sometimes I accidentally hit a key when resting my fingers on them, so this would possible help with that, but take slightly less time when I mean to hit them.
I just got a GMMK TKL, these say they're compatible with Cherry MX stems so would that mean I can pop them into the GMMK since it's hot-swapable?
Mar 6, 2018
Starius
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Mar 6, 2018
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DinoswordsI believe so yes. As far as I'm aware, the kailh switches are completely compatible with cherry mx layouts. I have some kailh box navy switches, but haven't had a chance to use them yet. But it appears that they would be completely held in by the pins themselves for the most part. (aside from mounting plate) I'm looking forward to trying them out for the first time on a hot-swap board myself - I recently ordered the Tokyo60.
I suspect that these dark yellow switches might be good for gaming. I imagine they're relatively quiet due to being linear and with shorter travel, and feel like they are fast and responsive. But I think I'm most curious to see how they feel and sound for space bars... Sometimes the sound of larger space bars sound a bit out of place to me, compared to the rest of the keys - of course depending on the keycaps themselves. But right now, in my mind, I really want to layout my future Tokyo60 with kailh box blacks for alphas, kailh dark yellow for spacebar, and kailh box navy for everything else. Does that sound weird? I really want to see what that feels and sounds like.
Hot -swap keyboards will spoil us. ;)
Mar 6, 2018
Starius
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Mar 6, 2018
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DinoswordsI just looked up that GMMK TKL keyboard, that looks pretty neat! Good price too. Do you like yours? Is it easy to configure RGB options?
Mar 6, 2018
koac113
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Mar 9, 2018
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StariusIf you don't mind, I'll chime in here.
Board: GMMK TKL Switches: Hako True (box style) Keycaps: GMMK shine through
I've had the GMMK TKL for exactly one week today and I can give you my thoughts on it.
Good things: Overall I like this board a lot, and would buy another one for the price. The biggest selling point is the hot swappable switches, I cannot wait for more manufacturers to adopt this feature. I enjoy the aluminum plate and quality look of the board. The included cable is detachable and feels nice. The RGB backlighting can be controlled via function keys on the board or controlled through the downloadable software. The LEDs in this board get pretty bright and have a pretty smooth transition, the white light appears to be a little on the warm side but overall I think its fine. I am very pleased with this board and I'm excited to swap out to new sets of switches often. The plate seems to be a good fit, none of my switches are too loose or too tight. You can get a discount, just google the Glorious Referral Program, You may have to use a throw away email address but it's 15% off your order (I generated a 15% referral code and then used my own code to both get a discount and later use the referral for a 10% kickback).
Some odd things: The lighting effects listed in the included booklet do not match the names of the lighting effects in the software There are two lighting modes called "Matrix 2" and "Matrix 3" but no mode called "Matrix" The capslock light indicator (tiny LED over the arrow keys) is red rather than white On the GMMK website you need to download the firmware/software version that matches the service tag on the underside of your keyboard rather than having one package that detects what version you are running.
Some Bad things: The rubber feet are not amazing on this board in comparison to others that I have used. when the flip out feet are engaged it is just fine. If you do not have the flip out feet engaged the board can scoot around a little (granted I am using heavy switches and I type very heavily). The stabilizers that come with the board are very rattly. Luckily they are plate mounted and easy to replace. If you do not replace them, they are easy to remove and lubricate (if the rattle bothers you). You can flex the plate pretty easily so don't try it.
Hope that helps!
Mar 9, 2018
Starius
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Mar 9, 2018
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koac113Thank you for sharing your thoughts on that board @koac113! I really do appreciate it. It's good to hear from someone who has had first hand experience with that keyboard. I'm going to take all these things into consideration regarding my purchasing decision now.
Mar 9, 2018
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