deskthority

awesome. can't wait to get started.

i like the look of that. i'll keep that in mind.

i have seen the DSA caps before. maybe i'll order one or two of them and see how they feel.

thanks a bunch for all the input. i'll post some pictures and whatnot as i get started


Oooh. last question. What diode type do I need? I couldn't find ...

Interesting. I like those caps. They seem to be row independent? Or are they cleverly laid out?

awesome. thanks.

yeah i was planning on Cherry switches. I have two Mx Blue key boards and LOVE them. I might get some other types just to get a feel for them and see how i like them.

i am still undecided on keycaps though. i would like backlight. don't necessarily need legends on them, probably ...

Muirium,

My plan is a game pad. Something like an extended 10 key. My super rough sketch looks like this:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Us--cej9DHw/UxZ5Sn1wgTI/AAAAAAAAFHE/G5NQClbVrrA/s720/IMG_20140217_202950.jpg

Ignore the legends, they're just there for my mapping. I thought about ...

Hi everyone,
I'm new to these forums so forgive my noobness. I have been reading many of the posts here about building custom keyboards from the ground up. And they have a lot of good information. what I don't see though is specs on things like how to cut the mounting plate for the keys, what shape ...