New mechanical keyboard built from parts

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This is a custom DZ60 with cherry blue switches and cherry stablizers that +Yan-Fa Li helped me build.

 

DZ60 REV 2.0 60% MECHANICAL KEYBOARD PCB plate with miniusb -- https://kbdfans.cn/p...t=1678642544653

 

Cherry MX Blue Switches -- https://kbd.fans/pro...ant=40117059469

 

DNZ60 CNC Plate - Alu ANSI 2.25U -- https://kbdfans.cn/p...t=2208864436237

 

PCB Mounted Cherry Stabilizers -- https://novelkeys.xy...ant=37479388938

 

GK64 XD64 pbt blank caps -- https://kbdfans.cn/p...nt=256056590349

 

Config files with build photos https://github.com/s...eyboard_Project

 

I have had a few mechs but this is by far the best one that I have had. I really liked my Pok3r but one thing that I was missing were the arrow keys. I use hjkl while in vim but I like having arrow keys for other things. +Yan-Fa Li suggested that I use this layout and he was right, this is very cool. He did an excellent job on the build and I couldn't be any happier. Thanks again man!!

 

Hehe I couldn't deal with the Win key so in the last pic, you will see the only top facing key..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layer 2 is accessed via the mod key (I use capslock key) + whatever I set as a level 2 key. Since this keyboard's firmware is opensource(and hosted on github), there are lots of things that I can. For instance, there are a total of 16 levels that I could program on this keyboard.

 

 

This keyboard also has RGB lights but I do not care for lightening so I turn it off.

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[V.T. Eric Layton 6,451]

That's pretty neato, too!

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That's pretty neato, too!

 

Thanks

[mac 267]

Very cool!!! If my trusty unicomp ever gives up the ghost, I might give that a try.

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Very cool!!! If my trusty unicomp ever gives up the ghost, I might give that a try.

 

Well fortunately for you, that keyboard may outlive us both.

[Fuddster 117]

Very nice, but beyond my skill level.

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Very nice, but beyond my skill level.

 

Well its really not that difficult to build. You literally just snap it all together and each switch has two solder points to touch.

[sunrat 2,173]

Looks nice. Probably cost a bit more than my Logitech K120 though!

 

Does the fact that no larger potatoes have been grown since 1795 say something about the state of agriculture today?

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Looks nice. Probably cost a bit more than my Logitech K120 though!

 

Well I have currently spent $120 on it but I had already had a case to use. Whenever I can afford the new case, the total price will be just at $200 with shipping included.

 

Tofu case

[Fuddster 117]

Very nice, but beyond my skill budget level.

 

Fixed it.

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I got my aluminum Tofu case in:

 

 

The case alone weighs 760 gram.

[abarbarian 3,187]

Looks neat Josh. Love the Arch logo key.

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Looks neat Josh. Love the Arch logo key.

 

Thanks

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With these new keycaps, she is complete:

 

DZ60 PCB
Cherry Stabs
Cherry Blue Switches
Tofu Aluminum Case
MAXKEY Blue & Gray SA Keycaps

 

[sunrat 2,173]

Very nice! Do you use a palm rest with that?

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Very nice! Do you use a palm rest with that?

 

I use a wooden wrist rest that I painted black

 

[V.T. Eric Layton 6,451]

Spiffy... OH, and techie.

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I like the Harley-Davidson floor mat. It matches the H-D blanket that I use for a curtain in my living room.

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I like the Harley-Davidson floor mat. It matches the H-D blanket that I use for a curtain in my living room.

 

It used to be my cousin's as he has a Harley but he moved out so now it's my kitty's may to lay on.

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BTW, I ordered this deskmat as the other one doesn't match my setup anymore:

 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192390607747

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