BikeKnight
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Aluminum base with retro key caps.
It lights up too!
FP EDIT: WOW, thanks for all the up votes.
Everyone keeps asking where I got it. So here ya go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSLTWW9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Send.... redheads and motorcycles.
Hagge47
Nice, but I will stock with my das keyboard
SeaJayEl
DapperDeal
"Macs are over priced"
DrewBerg
Handsome as fuck
zeacorzeppelin10
I actually have a typewriter
SlappySamsonite
You’re buying key caps for those interested. Not a keyboard. You need to already have a keyboard with standard swappable key cap like cherry
joebuck123
AnAnxiousInsecurePotato
neat
assahola
Glad you like it. It doesn’t tickle my fancy but as long as you’re happy with it.
BikeKnight
Wow, you didn't like it and was able to refrain from insulting me. I'm impressed.
5NoteHalf
DUUUDE! Please tell me, @op, that it FEELS like an old Royal typewriter?
BikeKnight
Dude, It FEELS like an old Royal typewriter!
5NoteHalf
Nice! Gotta get me one! = )
shadowsonthecavewall
That is awesome. just bought a new keyboard, but this looks so cool.
BikeKnight
Hope you enjoy yours!
shadowsonthecavewall
Thanks. I quite like it
BoogalooBadger
Great until food and hair start getting stuck inbetween the keys. Cool keyboard though.
herppavitunderrpa23
it happens to all keyboards. on a mechanical board like this, all the keys have their own switch so u can pull them out and clean the shit
Steffn
But if the keys are framed you don't see al the dirt which ends up between the keys and you can clean ones in a while
BikeKnight
I believe that the openness of the set up should allow it to be cleaned easier a can of air cleaner. The keys popping off helps.
BikeKnight
And I don't eat over it. So that should help.
ulvitron
Yeah, I agree with the other commenters, this design would be much easier to clean than a traditional keyboard.
SweetAndFullOfGrace
no, the last person that posted this got a new keyboard
RelentlessDevastation
@OP Do the keys seem to stay on, I stand my keyboard on it's end. I use a 4K TV for a monitor in the front room.
BikeKnight
Yeah, you push the key caps down on the switch and they stay on with friction.
bingbaddaboom2000
It does make a qwerty look awesome.
ACerealKiller
How practical?
ACerealKiller
Dont get me wrongs its cool
BikeKnight
It's no more practical than the keyboard I had before. This was purely an aesthetic upgrade.
Beelsebooob
Man, I thought it looked awesome, and then you showed me the shitty blue LEDs all over it, and I was sad.
RelentlessDevastation
Then buy the black or white ones with no back lighting.
BikeKnight
You don't have to have the light on. And I actually haven't actually had it on much.
AutoxLogic
But the keys are not translucent, so what's the point of backlit?
NeedtofavouritetheseWallpapers
Looks sweet, how does it feel though?
BikeKnight
Feels nice man.
GoliathSkittles
looks great, but how does it feel? no point in having a good looking keyboard if it's rubbish to type on.
BikeKnight
There is a slight adjustment period. But I'm really enjoying it.
GoliathSkittles
Nice, glad it's working out for you.
Dumblejore
Would appreciate a review post at some point, OP!
Geo80
Looks like that fake chrome that wears down to clear plastic after a month of touching it.
WarEnsemble07
Oh shit that’s bad ass
BikeKnight
Thanks, i really dig it.
CherrySnowCone
Where did you get that and how much was it? :) I love it. Does it make an old type writer sound or something?
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSLTWW9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BikeKnight
Amazon. $60.oo total. It's very clicky, but quite like a type writer. I am still very happy with it.
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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TokyoTengu
That's pretty cool. Not that I would spend money on something like that, but hey, whatever floats your boat.
Akeemindeface
Lucky yours works, mine was broken.
BikeKnight
That's too bad. Can you get a refund/
Akeemindeface
Not worried, I bought a knee board.
TheVaccine
They had a broken keyboard, I bought a broken keyboard
Theweekendumper
I'll be buying it next paycheck
bringbakfirefly
So did you order it or nah?
BikeKnight
Go for it!
randomitguy
How do the caps feel typing on them? Are they flat? Bowed in a little?
BikeKnight
Each key is a bit concave. But the rows are flat. And they feel really nice. Hope that helps.
Wattheim
The Windows and Ctrl keys are swapped! I could never get used to that.
zsevern
You can swap them back and remap the keyboard pretty simply.
jtsurfs
If you look at the item on Amazon by default they CTRL key and Windows key are in the default locations.
RikkyTikkiTavi
Open that idiot Cortana in listening mode when you want to copy.
BikeKnight
Fixed. Must have been an oversight in my excitement. Thanks for pointing that out.
derkosak
CirclejerqueDuSoleil
[tries to crouch to avoid gunfire] [start menu opens, game loses focus] [dies in game] [dies irl]
HitlersKDratio
I always map my crouch to C. Using my pinky on ctrl is too awkward for me
haveanothergif
Press CTRL with the side of your palm, right below your pinky knuckle. Works for me.
BikeKnight
I like this idea!
Iwannaseeit
Changing key caps doesn't change them on the computer
PeterTried
There is a switch PC<>Mac on the side of the board. Wonder what that would do.
Elchlord
Thank you Captain Obvious.
CirclejerqueDuSoleil
I had assumed it was built with the keys swapped, thus swapping their actual functions
BikeKnight
It doesn't? DAMMIT!
Sevulturus
I usually remove the Windows keys on my keyboards.
Scaramucci
Linux + i3 master race here, the Windows key is even more useful when not using Windows. What I do disable is Caps Lock, that key is useless
SirSkellingtonBonerLord
I usually remove the keyboards from my windows keys.
toypaj
control + escape does the same thing
vonkeswick
But you can't do Win+R to open a run dialog, or do window snapping with the keyboard
Jufasa
I would argue that a vast majority of Windows users have never touched a run dialog
vonkeswick
Very true, but I work in IT, and use the Win key and the run dialog all the time
ProcrastinatingWork
Why? That key is almost as useful as ctrl or alt for me...
ThirstyCalifornian
He’s probably a gamer
PostedTheGifNowMainAccountIsBanned
So am I, and I keep the Win key. Most of the time I don't even disable it while in-game and it's fine.
ThirstyCalifornian
Some of my games don’t like that button, so I used SharpKeys to disable only my left windows key. Solved my issues
sadro
I couldn't function without the windows key tbh.
ClubberLaing
meh I just alt tab. unless I'm missing some function of the windows key other than minimizing at the worst possible time.??
sadro
well all the windows shortcuts. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts
vonkeswick
Same here, I think I know every single keyboard shortcut and working IT, I use it a LOT
thornprick
how do you lock your computer then?
vonkeswick
Ctrl+Alt+Del then click Lock, but I prefer Win+L myself, way faster and it's just muscle memory
dudechaos
Click? Ctrl+alt+del then enter! With the hardest most forceful slam I can muster
vonkeswick
Didn't know you could just hit enter after Ctrl+alt+del. Either way that's 4 keys. Win+L is two and saves a fraction of a second of my life
Sevulturus
Start menu
haveanothergif
And how are you supposed to open the Start menu without the Win key?
ClubberLaing
click?
thornprick
But.. that takes so much effort. To use your hand to move the cursor all the way there and even click a few times. I'm way too lazy for that
vonkeswick
It sounds lazy, but I'm right there with you. I work in IT and lock/unlock my computer so many times a day that Win+L is just muscle memory
JimGordan
Where did you get it?
BikeKnight
Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSLTWW9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BengalCat
Thanks!
TheWalkinDude19
What keyboard did you put your caps onto?
BikeKnight
I've made an edit with a link. Enjoy!
GodDamnedImmigrant
. kb
IonicPopcorn
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DarthDeadpool
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swinny89
I was going to say, "did you enjoy spending $300 on a keyboard?" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07876GNF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_clmAAbVJKBXVG
BikeKnight
To be honest, I like mine better. And it was cheaper too.
JonSnowsAbs
Well I mean did you try the other one too?
xrufus7x
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSLTWW9 shorter link. All amazon detail pages work like that. Just need the ASIN.
BikeKnight
Neat. Explain how I do that please?
xrufus7x
Product URLs for Amazon are always https://www.amazon.com/dp/{ASIN} THe ASIN is usually listed in the product details and always 1/2
xrufus7x
2/2 appears in the URL. They usually start with B0. Once you can find them you can shorten any product URL.
Randomice
Wow, looks like one the really old Underwood typewriters.
TheOne11111
METAL
KCMOoohooh
Shit who would have thought?
magmadar
i want to touch that sexy beast so badly , congrats man - treat it like your firstborn and never lay a hand on her in a bad touchy way.
ThisGuyHere
WonderStruck25
Randomice
Different Underwood
Baeloro
Yes. This one not having been fondled in front of others.
ihavenothingamusingtosayatthemoment
His last name comes from the typewriters.
Randomice
And he has his own buttons. Still...not the same thing.
iPretend
To be Frank
BikeKnight
That's what I was going for. Thanks!
Randomice
Any idea where I might get one?
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015MQH59A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Randomice
And the keycaps?
BikeKnight
See above?
DrTadakichi
An Underwood typewriter? I got you
ikagawa
An Underwood? A local thrift store actually has a No. 5 going for $150 I think.
BikeKnight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSLTWW9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
WonderStruck25
Hey future me, but this maybe
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slappycheesestick
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