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Just got this puppy second-hand for a reasonable price. A Keychron V5 Max... I would've liked another brand, but these were just the only ones with VIA I could find second-hand nearby. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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Just got this puppy second-hand for a reasonable price. A Keychron V5 Max... I would've liked another brand, but these were just the only ones with VIA I could find second-hand nearby.

The plan is to slowly customize it with second-hand switches and keycaps, 'cuz I can't really justify buying new stuff... Financially and environmentally!

Also part of the plan is opening it up to add some foam and do a tape mod... Curious what that'll do. I already stuck some painter's tape on the inside of the space bar, backspace, backward slash and enter keys, which makes a big difference already!

...But man, it's hard to resist the temptation to order something new anyway. Also, does anyone have any tips for making the key with the Windows logo into a little Tux? I found this, but I don't think that would ever look actually pretty...

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[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

looks like a keychron q series? very solid boards, have a lovely heft to them. presently using a Q3 + Q0 combo with custom switches and keycaps - having a lovely time with them so far 😊

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

@vikingtons@lemmy.world Oh, yeah, forgot to mention that! I edited the post to say—it's a V5 Max, so made from plastic instead of aluminum. But that can help with the sound, as I've heard, and I must say I do like the sound, so far.

Been watching a bunch of Hipyo videos, lately 🙈

[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

still a very nice board, I believe you can still interact with them using QMK and apps like VIA?

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

@vikingtons@lemmy.world Yes—in fact, that was one of the main requirements I had when looking for one! Just flashed it with Colorhoster to be able to use it with OpenRGB, and now I have this really nice music equalizer working on it. I really enjoy that 😁

[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

eggcellent. great find!

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The aluminum ones aren't actually made of aluminum. They just put aluminum plates over the plastic frame.

Learned that one other day taking apart my k8 pro.

[–] Ghoelian@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago

I've also taken apart my q8 before and I'm pretty sure it's solid aluminium. Way too solid and heavy for just plated plastic.

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org 1 points 2 months ago

Oh... Well, honestly, that might make for a nicer sound?