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Nexnsnake

A massive problem. There's too much free space šŸ˜‚


LoNerr_

Iā€™m working on it šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


fmtech_

Damn... beat me to this.


Smiedro

Damn you beat me to saying you beat me to it.


NknFutz

Same.


ChancellorBrawny

Yes. You don't appear to have any num pads.


LoNerr_

Hmm been considering one


NoOne-NBA-

Kill two birds, with one stone. Get a split spacebar ortho, and layer the numpad over the right hand alphas. That is the one change that literally transformed keyboarding for me. Just be forewarned, if you make that transition, you run the risk of rendering everything else out there "less than acceptable". As a teaser, here's an experiment in efficiency for you. Pick a random address, and see how many times you have to move a finger more than one key away from its home position, to type that address. On my orthos, with US addresses, the answer to that question is ZERO.


[deleted]

Now go try to pick up chicks and ask them if they wanna check out your keyboard collection.


LoNerr_

Luckily Iā€™m all sorted in that department and she also wants a custom, lucky me šŸ¤£


NoMoreOldCrutches

Yes, you do. Displaying your keyboards at that angle will ensure a dusting session that would drive the world's most accommodating housekeeper to entirely justified violence.


nahkamanaatti

Iā€™m considering options how to store/display the few keyboards I have. I know dust is an issue. Any good ideas? Just shelves and make sure all the keebs have a shelf above them?


NoMoreOldCrutches

Any space that's open to the room will accrue dust. I'd get plastic or polycarbonate covers if you're going to display them openly. I just keep them all in their original boxes in my closet, except for the two or three I'm actively using.


LoNerr_

HAHAHAHA unfortunately itā€™s just the hooks, some unfortunately are bent and need tweaking


LoNerr_

I also naturally keep this room pretty clean so it wonā€™t be an issue for me but I understand the concern


IWillBiteYourFace

If it makes you happy, it makes you happy, but personally, I'd rather have a premium board instead of Akko, KBDFans and GMMKs.


LoNerr_

No I totally understand, I've only been in this hobby for a couple of months now and honestly didn't expect to get to the point I'm at now. I definitely want to grab some premium boards and grow my collection. If you wouldn't move sharing yours I'd love to see what you have


sugarified

Oh boy, couple months and there's 6 boards! They are all great starter options, but I'd recommend reserve some spot for your 4th to 6th boards for the ones you really, really, want once you are a year or two into the hobby. I had just 2 boards (GK68X which I still keep for sentimental reasons till this day, and an ID67 v1) when i was 3 to 4 months in, back in 2021 Take it slow and enjoy the ride, and glad to see you're enjoying all of then equally!


LoNerr_

In saying that itā€™s been 8 months, I didnā€™t even realise šŸ¤£ time just flew by and yes I 100% agree with you. Been looking at some GB recently but I havenā€™t decided anything just yet


jd173706

Been into keebs since October 2022 and I have two mode sonnets, two Zoom TKLs, a GMMK Pro w ā€œflex kitā€, a Momoka Zoo65, and I just ordered a Chimera 65 R2. That one I really cannot wait for! I really need to stop but I canā€™t lol fortunately I can afford it, but stillā€¦ I donā€™t need this many keebs (or switches/keycaps for that matter lol)! Make it stop!


Owend12

what's wrong with KBDfans? The Tiger80 or the Tiger80 lite is great


SXLightning

Its fine to have one, but having that many budget boards its kinda redundant, could just save up and buy a high end board.


LoNerr_

Iā€™m enjoying them


IWillBiteYourFace

KBDFans and Drop don't have the best quality control. Also, their boards are basically OEMs of custom keyboard world. I would suggest getting something from MODE instead of KBDFans.


Illgeto

Super curious with this comment, can you elaborate please? Is it because the difference in overall quality between the budget boards is negligible that at a point it becomes more cost-effective to buy one premium board for example, as opposed to two/three budgets?


IWillBiteYourFace

Sure. So the boards he listed are: GMMK Pro, Akko Mod 006, KDB67 Lite, Keychron Q2, and Tiger 80 Lite. All of them are considered to be entry level boards. GMMK, Akko, and Keychron are straight up OEM-tier boards. If someone has one entry level board, then it's fine. But so many entry level boards are honestly a waste of money. He could have saved up that money, and instead gotten something that looks, feels and sounds better, with a lot better QC. A MODE Sonnet, for example, starts at $300. A Frog Mini is about $340 with PCB. The Arc 60 is within $300 with two PCBs. All these boards are a lot more premium than the ones he has. Also, all of the boards he has mentioned are gasket mounts. He says he is new to the hobby, and has only experienced gasket mounted boards stuffed with foam. That is a very one-dimensional experience. The point of the hobby is to experience different mounts. Maybe try a gummy o-ring mount, or a top mount. The point is, he has spent so much money on keyboards, but he still hasn't experienced what a good custom keyboard is.


LoNerr_

As I mentioned before I to intend to dive deeper into the hobby and experience/experiment with different mounting styles and all that jazz. I guess I didnā€™t look it at like that from that perspective so even tho your comment may be a tad passive aggressive haha, I actually appreciate it. Thank you.


keebbeebs

Maybe thats the point of the hobby for you, but plenty of folks enjoy light modding and collecting the fun looking, affordable boards. People are going to be deeper into hobbies than others and that's okay. Sometimes getting too far into it makes it feel like a chore, and that threshold is different for everyone. Or maybe this person already knows they dont like those other mounts. Not to mention, it can take multiple entry level boards to figure out what you want from an expensive one!


Academic_Yogurt966

> The point of the hobby is to experience different mounts. Haha, wtf? Yeah, because different mounting systems surely create insane variety for the same MX-based switches that are either linear or tactile because MX clicky switches are all crap. The point of the hobby is to enjoy keyboards. If the guy enjoys his keyboards he's experiencing the full meaning and point of the hobby.


chromosome47

Yes you have an issue. No Ortholinear or columnar keyboards!


LoNerr_

Hey now maybe in the future, havenā€™t explored into that real just yet


Matasa89

Your only problem is your lack of variety. Where is your split? Your Alice? Your 40%? Ortholinear?


LoNerr_

Havenā€™t dived into those kinds of boards yet, some i definitely and some I wonā€™t. I might possibly give the ones I donā€™t like a try but we shall see


Matasa89

Alice was easy to adapt for me, but I can see 40% and ortho being hard for me. Still want an ortho 40% and split.


LoNerr_

Yeah Iā€™ve gathered enough experience I feel to explore more into outside the norm and Iā€™m excited to try it out


LoNerr_

Whatā€™s it like on an Alice, easier to type on for you or?


Matasa89

Itā€™s actually quite nice, the distance and angled typing felt more natural for me. Gaming is great too, no problems. The additional space bar allows you to bind one of them as the backspace, giving you super easy access to delete letters without moving off the home row. The extra B key on some boards gives you an extra key for binding random stuff.


LoNerr_

Oh wow super interesting, Iā€™m excited to eventually get my hands on one


Matasa89

I have the Vulcan x KBDfans Maja V2, but there are cheap options out there like the Keychron Q10 and V10. Maybe go for them first?


LoNerr_

Yeah I was actually about to ask you what board you have so thank you very much


Matasa89

I run a few cheap boards, boards of note include the Freebird60, Maja V2, and the incoming QK75. Rather than many boards, I want different types of board. Looking at the Iris65 for split, and considering maybe grabbing a Keychron split board. Also looking for a good 40% hotswap board.


West_Yorkshire

What keyboard is this? Ive never built one and dont know anything about them, but I love the volume knob on the right and would love a keyboard with thay attatched.


LoNerr_

If you look the comments my friend I wrote out all the specs of the board going from left to right if that helps. The 2 board with knobs are the GMMK Pro on the top left and the one on the middle right is a Keychron Q2. Both of those are entry level boards


West_Yorkshire

What about white one you made? Thank you


LoNerr_

That is a Lego keyboard, just Google Kit Adam and youā€™ll find it. Itā€™s made by kdbcraft


West_Yorkshire

I'm really sorry, I'm commenting on the completely wrong post. There was a post above this one I was meant to click on. Thank you so much for the quick replies though!


LoNerr_

šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ¤£itā€™s ok donā€™t stress


LoNerr_

And if you have any other comments just drop them here or pm me, Iā€™m happy to help


harrybouuu

Yeah I do see a pretty big problem buddy. NOT ENOUGH KEYBOARDS


Ooslnek

No just an addiction. I don't think its problematic unless you are breaking the bank trying to build keyboards. If you can afford it I think its a great hobby!


LoNerr_

Addiction I agree with and no Iā€™m taking my time and being as responsible as I can šŸ¤£


Ooslnek

There ya go! Dopamine rush every time you complete a new keyboard! I do hate the process of lubing though..


LoNerr_

Stabs I donā€™t mind, switches are a time consuming but rewarding process


Ooslnek

Yes i do agree, as painful as it is.. once youre done and hear how good the keyboard sounds theres nothing but satisfaction


EntropicDays

yeah, you obviously do we all do its why were here


darknessblades

Do you have a ticket for ~~Keyboard addict anonymous~~ a Keyboard meet?


btgrant76

The only problem I see is no 40% boards. šŸ˜‰


hau2906

No...t yet


csells

That looks like a solution to me!


Mr_ityu

You have money. And a passion. Don't let anybody tell you any different.


melia616

We all do šŸ™ƒ


ABobBridger

No you have a hobby. (At least youā€™re not an audiophile)


LoNerr_

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ I canā€™t even imagine what thatā€™s like


ABobBridger

Im not an audiophile myself but i heard some atrocious things.


OhSaft

mate, consider this, some are car people, some are bike people or any other hobby really, and ur hobby is builsing keyboards and collecting them. unless it heavily impacts your financial well-being it is probably fine, i would even argue it has less impact on the environment to most other peoples hobbies.


LoNerr_

Haha the title is a meme but I 100% agree with you


OhSaft

oh mb, then in the spirit of the post i would say: not enough


fmtech_

Need more more variety. Go for an alice shape next.


LoNerr_

Said to a few others but I definitely want to explore that for sure


wisepedant

Worryingly it looks like no one has noticed enter and shift are in the wrong place on your Q2ā€¦


LoNerr_

Definitely didnā€™t just go and fix it, luckily that board is out of action until my stabs arrive so no biggie šŸ¤£


kseulgisbaby

Hey uhhhhhh your enter and shift are swapped on the q2


LoNerr_

Definitely didnā€™t just go and fix it, luckily that board is out of action until my stabs arrive so no biggie šŸ¤£


kseulgisbaby

LOL iā€™m happy i caught one for ya! Which stabs did you get?


LoNerr_

Waiting on those TX AP stabs


[deleted]

Multiply it by two and let's talk


MSCOTTGARAND

https://preview.redd.it/2yke7abpmixa1.jpeg?width=1868&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40c3dd3195df8582e87fc2b1d6c8856cba1af215 I see nothing wrong here


LoNerr_

Very beautiful


No-Butterscotch2513

love the zombies posters (love zombies myself) but ur everything i aspire to be (also slowly growing my keeb army)


LoNerr_

Ty my friend


LoNerr_

Top one is actually a puzzle. 1000 damn pieces


Similar_Sympathy8921

A big problem. Posters instead of keyboards


LoNerr_

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ posters were up before I was in the hobby sadly


gengae

I see that you are lacking more keyboards, where did you get your switch containers from btw?


LoNerr_

IKEA, skadis collection


hyseung

It gets a lot worse. I've been parting my collection (public & private listings), some of them at loss, and I've still clawed back 20K. I'm still not done selling, lol. It's time that I retire from the hobby for now, but I really do hope you enjoy it! A lot of cool concepts, designs, projects, and unique boards that come out all the time. My lesson to people is to never feel FOMO with boards, they always come around and will remain on the market. Still regularly see 5-6 year old boards hit the market.


LoNerr_

Wow thatā€™s incredible and thank you for the kind words. I do definitely agree with you that FOMO is definitely a thing in this hobby and I personally even have felt it but youā€™re absolutely right!


[deleted]

Are all of them budget boards?


LoNerr_

Um yeah pretty much. Going to start venturing in the more premium boards


[deleted]

Do you ever feel like you couldā€™ve bought 1-2 premium boards, instead of all the budget ones?


LoNerr_

Now looking back yes and no, Iā€™ve been thinking about selling certain ones and or taking certain parts out to keep for other builds but at the same time itā€™s collection and now that Iā€™ve experienced enough of different things Iā€™m going to picking up more premium boards at a slower rate.


thunder_y

Is your lubestation only Held up by that screwdriver?


LoNerr_

Nah there are 3 hooks below it that hold it in place itā€™s sort of sits snug between everything. I have tested and the hooks alone hold it in place so yeah itā€™s all good


thunder_y

Yeah saw the hooks just thought it would fall over without the screwdriver


LoNerr_

Board specs from left to right: GMMK Pro, Allu plate, Glorious Lynx switches lubed with 205g0, TX Stabs with BDZ on the wires and 205g0 for the housings, Black Ash Glorious caps Akko Mod 006, PC plate, tape mod (3 layers) poron gaskets included with board, CS Crystal switches which are currently stock but will be lubed with 205g0, TX Stabs with BDZ on the wires and 205g0 for the housings, GMK Katakana caps KDB67 Lite, PC plate, all foams included, BobaU4Ts lubed with 204g0, Stock stabs from kit lubed with 205g0, GMK Red Samurai caps Keychron Q2, Steel plate, tape mod (1 layer) force break mod, Glorious Fox switches lubed with 205g0, and GMK Dualshot 2 caps (no stabs currently in the board, got a set of TX AP stabs on the way which will be lubed the exact same way as the others Stock white Kit Adam, just google board please haha Tiger 80 Lite, PC plate, all foams, included kdbfans tape mod, Milky Yellows (Black bottom housing) Clear 2048 purple caps All switch springs were lubed with 105 oil If you guys have any questions feel free to drop the down below incase I'm dumb and I forgot something, Thanks


SecondSkoll

I see zero problems and six solutions.


LoNerr_

My favourite comment so far šŸ’™


Abtswiath

The only problem i see is too little space for all the keyboards you are going to buy over the next few years. You are going to need more Skadis ^ ^


LoNerr_

Please donā€™t say that šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


Abtswiath

You're doomed. One of us. One of us. One of us. One of us..


LoNerr_

If thereā€™s one cult Iā€™d be a part of, itā€™s this one. Beautiful but scary


New_Collection_4169

Hi Iā€™m newcollection41##, and Iā€™m an addict


LoNerr_

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ’€šŸ«”


CptClownfish1

Yes you do - at least 25% of that pegboard space is utterly wasted. Go buy more keyboardsā€¦


LoNerr_

IM WORKING ON IT šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


Silfur_SolArgente

You should try getting 3d printed hooks, the ikea ones have quite the bad angle and tolerances for heavy boards But no you arenā€™t alone https://preview.redd.it/17s393tuoexa1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd94465ce3ce8f1ea80396c7322cbbfa7894afec


LoNerr_

Wow I love your boards, yeah I wanted the other hooks but they donā€™t ship here from Etsy and I didnā€™t know anyone that could 3d print but recently I have a friend that is able to do it so maybe I should ask him šŸ§


Silfur_SolArgente

Haha thanks, Iā€™m going 60% and below only so three of the boards here are going but will take a pic when I receive the next board to fill the pegboard again Edit : HHKB only too with one exception


LoNerr_

Very nice! can't wait to see


skimson

Where did you get the hooks from?


LoNerr_

IKEA, Skadis


skimson

I meant the plastic 3D printed ones


LoNerr_

Oh hahaha, theyā€™re from Etsy. At least thatā€™s where Iā€™ve seen them


Silfur_SolArgente

3d printed by my mom, will go fetch the link and edit it in the message after I eat


Welmerer

i like your baby mode lol


thebowlman

No, what you have is $$$ and $$$ to spare. Congrats, I just got into this world


LoNerr_

Most boards are decently priced. It has been a 8 month process I believe. Trust me. Take your time and enjoy it šŸ˜‰


rgiunta

You might but it looks to me like youā€™ve got a number of attempted solutions there. Keep trying!


LoNerr_

Thanks man, Iā€™m trying my best šŸ«”


JeisterQ

Yes, I see a problem. There is a big empty space which you can fill with 4 keyboards.


LoNerr_

And yes I agree, Iā€™m working on it šŸ˜‚


LoNerr_

6 keyboards* šŸ˜‰


Signaturisti

Maybe 5 for now šŸ¤” You need at least one long boi to diversify your collection! Then some \~40s too! That's my next step too https://preview.redd.it/bc3x8teyhexa1.jpeg?width=2727&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4d7cecdf3117a1ac84f4bffe31accd42b8925d34


LoNerr_

I do plan for a full-size build for work/to extend collection and I have considered a 40s as well. Thank you for the photos, love the builds


LoNerr_

And the 6 keyboard comment was in relation to how many can fit on the pegboard on the right


Signaturisti

Yeah, 6 similar sized boards, but I was thinking the full size will take so much more space that you can only fit 5 unless you get some 30-40% or num/macropad next to it ;)


kira8520

Yes I see a big problem, but all your problems will go away once you gift me one of your keyboard


LoNerr_

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ take your pick šŸ™ƒ


kira8520

The one which has red samurai keycaps. I really love those keycaps I want them for my keebs but they are costly šŸ„¶


LoNerr_

That would be my KDB67 Lite currently with boba u4ts and the keycaps are GMK Red Samurai and yes this hobby is pricy at times


kira8520

That would be perfect for me i like tactile switches. I have ordered keychron k pro mint switches, they are in transit will receive them today or tomorrow ā¤ļø


LoNerr_

Very nice! The board to the right is actually a Keychron Q2 but let me know how those switches are


kira8520

Sorry for the late update Got switches yesterday put them on my keyboard. These switches are nearly perfect for me, light tactile bump with heavy spring. I said Nearly perfect because tactile bump is too light for me, if it were a little heavy/tactily then this would have been perfect switches for me I don't have much experience with lubed switches as i am new to the keyboard world, but i liked this pre lubed switches so for


LoNerr_

Yeah the bobas are very good pre lubed but I went ahead and lubed them and theyā€™re great


kira8520

I didn't buy boba i got keychron k pro mint switches


LoNerr_

Oh ok nice, Iā€™ve never tried them


PPwhore

what are the boards?


LoNerr_

I'm currently writing out specs, bear with me xD I will make a top comment on the post with all the boards specs so incase anyone else is wondering


LoNerr_

There is now a comment with all the boards specs


PPwhore

cheers man


[deleted]

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LoNerr_

It's bad but I'm enjoying the road so far xD


Lei_Fuzzion

Keyboards and cod zombies, 2 of my favourite things!


LoNerr_

You sir, are a man of culture


[deleted]

Very stylized, love the look of them all.


LoNerr_

Thank you!


jaymeaux_

yeah, the lower right panel is empty


LoNerr_

Yeah for now the right board is empty. Give me time šŸ˜‰


Academic-Local-7530

yes u made it easy for a burglar to take your prized possessions


LoNerr_

2nd best comment Iā€™ve seen šŸ¤£


ShallotProfessional5

Yes


KingKopious

I think you know


[deleted]

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LoNerr_

My friend, everything you see is from IKEA, itā€™s called skadis and all the accessories are also skadis branded


keebfaceyt

Not yet. Looks like you may be developing one though! I'm at 55 keyboards and counting šŸ˜‚


LoNerr_

Holy moly


keebfaceyt

I know right. I thought about the MOD006 for ages. It's been on sale on Akko forever. It's nice eh?


Catinminia

I have the Clear 2048 purple keycaps and I love them! They look good on your board.


DexterGre

Which store is it?


LoNerr_

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£


jbrady33

yup, need more hooks


LoNerr_

Brother where šŸ¤£ both pegboards are full šŸ¤£


jbrady33

:). Had to zoom (on mobile). Should have said you still have empty space!


LoNerr_

Yes that I do and all good haha


Flexyjerkov

That's a nice Skadis you've got there... Still trying to find a better method of holding my split boards, the hooks sadly don't do the job.


LoNerr_

Damn got me worried for when I eventually dive into that


andreizabest

Itā€™s not a problem itā€™s an āœØaddiction āœØ


GarrettSJ

I love seeing others with the Adam kit!


xurabusx

Why you need so much 75s if TKL have same size? šŸ™„


xurabusx

Why you need so much 75s if TKL have same size? šŸ™„


Tifereth4

There are worse problems out there...for instance I'm now getting into split, ortho, and ergo builds after my 7th "standard" built boards...


Virtual_Parsley2114

No, the problem is wanting cool keyboards. You, my friend, have the solution


Errorpheus

Looks more like a (storage) solution to me.


ARealBroOfSimiValley

I need you to come organize my game room.


Bot_Jakey

I donā€™t see the problem


zrevyx

I see one problem: no orthos. Although that's an even bigger rabbit hole to go down. Seriously though ... do yourself a favor and stop while you're still young! This addiction only ends in bankruptcy. ^(kinda /s but kinda not)


TurboMollusk

Is this a serious question?


infinitevalence

Do you have a problem? Only if you want to... As for the set up, I have a few boards displayed and lots of key caps and switches on display in jars so sure...


TJBliss

No. You have money.


FlareBlitz925

Yes. You don't have enough keyboards


ClearJaggedHearts

If you have a problem, then I think over half of us here have a problem, Iā€™m currently on my 9thā€¦


pogcat_

Yes, none of your switch containers are full, and I see no boards that cost 2 kidneys and your firstborn child. You still have some work to do.


[deleted]

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LoNerr_

If youā€™re referring to the purple board top right, that is GMK WOB Katakana


OneTradeMan

This begs the question of ā€œwhen does a hobby become a problem?ā€ My thought: When you canā€™t meet your basic financial and emotional needs because of your hobby.


Such-Category-5051

* No you really don't though, too much empty space


Such-Category-5051

https://preview.redd.it/fhf8mzgxajxa1.jpeg?width=3436&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c86e1fcede8a26443a875b36ec4e7192c99b7c45


Labotomizedkeyboard

No


orphan_09

beware of the hypno keys! [https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNGNlYzIzNWE3NzFlN2ZjMDEwYjA0NWQ2ZGVhMzViODVmOGViMmUzZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/GUinTnQd9VLWPN4liU/giphy.gif](https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNGNlYzIzNWE3NzFlN2ZjMDEwYjA0NWQ2ZGVhMzViODVmOGViMmUzZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/GUinTnQd9VLWPN4liU/giphy.gif)


automatic_stopped

Hope this answers your question https://preview.redd.it/ro8zxbys0oxa1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bbe1d4532038c37ecb7139aa9ef776e8e1c7eb0


Individual_Tea_1046

No