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Massdrop x MiTo SA Pulse Custom Keycap Set

Apetey31

Apr 22, 2018

Pardon me for my ignorance but are these just key covers? If so, what keyboards are these compatible with? Looking into getting my first mech keyboard and I want to be able to do some customizing like stuff like this!
Thanks Petey

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cijanzen

600

Apr 22, 2018

Apetey31These are keycaps that go on the keyswitches. They’re compatible with MX style switches. They have a + shape. They’re compatible with a lot of different keyboard layouts. If you know what you’re getting/have/are interested in we can help you find out which sets you’d need. This would be an amazing first drop to be a part of!

hypersprite

151

Apr 22, 2018

Apetey31Check out this article, lots of good info about mechkeys to get you started: https://www.massdrop.com/talk/2784/mechanical-keyboards-101-an-introduction-to-the-hobby

Apetey31

Apr 22, 2018

cijanzenThanks guys! I've put in like two hours of research today into the hardware but I can tell it doesn't even scratch the surface of these things. At this point, here's what I think I want:
-RBG board - because I do a lot of work at night and simply enjoy LED's. -Either TKL or 75% for my first board just to slowly back away from the full size on my 17" gaming laptop that I'm really used to. -I think I want Cherry MX blue switches.
It will initially be used as a keyboard for my laptop while I'm saving up to build a desktop. Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

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Keybler

144

Apr 22, 2018

Apetey31Skip blues, get box navies

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cijanzen

600

Apr 22, 2018

KeyblerNot always so easy when you’re starting out unless you really want to dive in and solder. Blues at least you can get on a stock keyboard.

cijanzen

600

Apr 22, 2018

Apetey31If you get alphas, mods, and hobbyist you’ll cover almost all TKL and 65-75% boards.

SaturatedFat

Apr 22, 2018

cijanzenMassdrop TKL/k-type, so hot swappable. Comes with RGB too.

rymac

156

Apr 23, 2018

Apetey31For a first board, where you're not sure exactly what you want, but you also don't want something that's going to break quickly, I suggest picking up the Cooler Master Masterkeys Pro S RGB. I had a Masterkeys Pro L (full sized) and the board is solid. If you're in the US, Amazon has the S (which is their TKL version) for $98 right now. It comes with blue switches as an option.
I'd suggest the iKBC MF87 except I can't find it being sold anywhere right now. You could always request the drop from Massdrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ikbc-87-rgb-mechanical-keyboard) but that depends on iKBC making more.
As for a longer term, making your own board to get exactly the switches you want is probably the way to go. You'd want a switch tester and a lot of switches to test out. Maybe go to a meet up and talk to other people and try out their boards. But for the first keyboard, and just to ensure you never want to go back to anything that's non-mechanical again, pick up a pre-made board with the blue switches you think you'll like.
Finally: if you like this keyset, get in on the drop now. This one doesn't sell often and you'll thank yourself in October when you finally get to put it on the keyboard you've grown to love.
Edit: For this keyset you'll need one of the alpha options (alphas, Zambs, Rams) and one of the modifier options (Text Mods, Icon Mods, Noire) and that will fill out the TKL board completely. If you want to customize further (with Novelties, for example), go for it! And don't worry about the keys costing more than the board. Good keys are completely worth the money.
Welcome to the club!

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