r/keyboards 13d ago

Discussion NuPhy × Raycast Giveaway: The Keymap to Your Workflow⌨️

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What shortcuts, keybinds, and tiny automations keep your day moving?

NuPhy × Raycast want to see your workflow, mapped to your keyboard. Build yours with our interactive keymap: https://nuphyandraycast.netlify.app/

Generate your image, and drop it in the comments.

Useful, weird, ridiculously specific, we want to see it all. And maybe steal a few ideas along the way.

🏆 Community Pick ×1(Most upvotes)
NuPhy × Raycast Air75 V3 + 1 month Raycast Pro

✨ NuPhy × Raycast Picks ×3
75% wrist rest + desk mat set

🎲 Lucky Draw ×10
Each winner will receive one randomly assigned prize from the pool below:

  • 1 month of Raycast Pro ×3
  • Raycast Icon Keycap ×2
  • $10 off at nuphy.com ×5

Lucky Draw prizes are randomly assigned and cannot be selected or exchanged.

📅 Aug 20, 5 AM – Sep 3, 5 AM PDT
Winners announced Sep 4 via DM. Winners must reply within 48 hours; unclaimed prizes will not be redrawn.

Entries open Aug 20 at 5 AM PDT. See you tomorrow. 👀


r/keyboards 6h ago

Help Fastest way to clean a really dirty keyboard?

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50 Upvotes

Alot of videos I see of cleaning keyboards involve literally plucking out every key to clean them. Now I did do this back in 2020 to clean my keyboard but it was tedious. Is there a chemical / device that'll clean it much quicker? My keyboard is pretty dirty


r/keyboards 1h ago

Help I need help creating a keyboard from scratch.

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I looked for keyboards everywhere I could, but I couldn’t find what I wanted, and that’s why this concept came about — one that I don’t know how to bring to reality. I don’t even know where to start, since I don’t know anything about this topic at all, but the desire to have such a keyboard is very strong, just like the desire to make it myself. Sorry if the text of the request turned out poorly; I wrote it using a translator.


r/keyboards 20h ago

Discussion built over 40 40s boards

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ask me anything


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Buying advice

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Is this a good keyboard for someone who's new to this stuff and only had a cheap mechanical keyboard before? I got other red dragon stuff and it's been working fine even after many years. Idk the exact sound descriptions in keyboards but it kinda sounds thocky to my ears which I do prefer . I do coding and some casual gaming too. This one got mint mambo switches which are pre lubed too. It does come with 5 layer dampening+gasket+screen+a knob too.

Other option is aula f75 max with reaper switches but that's a bit more expensive where I am.


r/keyboards 9m ago

Help Looking for good sounding and sweat proof keyboard under 200 usd.

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Hello everyone. Looking to get something that can stand my sweaty palms when gaming. My previous keyboard with e-coating (Rainy75) had its paint peeling because of this. Looking to get a keyboard under 200 that has good quality anodized coating. Or even a plastic case. It just need to sound good either creamy or thocky sound. Would appreciate suggestions I can look into. I would prefer black color and size 75.


r/keyboards 1h ago

Help I’m confused

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So I talked with some people in a discord group maybe like two answer bc I did mention I would prob get a better keyboard during Christmas but one person said bro wants to spend more money just to downgrade these will be my first ever keyboard so and idk what is good what’s not just know some popular brands like wooting,keychron,drunkdeer


r/keyboards 1h ago

Help Hall effect Keyboard advice

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Hey guys,

I asked AI, Twitch Chats and literally searched through the whole internet for which Keyboard I should buy next.

I need

Hall effect

SnapTap (Or whatever the name is)

8000hz

Good Software

Longevity

Hotswap

Thocky sound

75/80% ISO DE Layout

Available in Germany/EU

I'll use it wired.

I've seen the Wooting 80HE but it's to expensive for what it is (Plastic Case for 200€+ ??) but I really like it

And the Akko Mod 007B HE which I also like.

Razer seems interesting but I've tried several razer product and they all broke down after 9-12 Months.

What are your recommendations? I'd love to hear yours :)


r/keyboards 7h ago

Help Keyboard recommendations

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Hey there I was wondering if anyone had any keyboard recommendations that would suit what I'm looking for, I'm on a budget of about $70 AUD.

My current keyboard is the Corsair Vengeance K60 and I would get a new one as this one is perfect but this one is slowly dying on me so I'm gonna have to opt for a cheaper one.

If its possible im looking for a:

● 100% keyboard

● mechanical but "silent"

● a keyboard with audio control i.e skip songs, pause, volume control

● something that will last

● prefer thick wired as a posed too wireless

● colour - pink or any plain colour

● material - metal or hard plastic

● layout - anything similar to the layout of the picture above of the Corsair Vengeance K60

● and preferably prebuilt but I'm happy to learn how to build one

Im aware that these are probably unrealistic considering my budget but If anything pops to mind please let me know.

I hope you all have a lovely night :)


r/keyboards 8h ago

Help Looking for a 65/68 to match keycaps

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3 Upvotes

Haven't been in the scene for awhile, but bought Hyte's Suisei keycap collab a while back and looking to build one to display it. Which kit will fit the color scheme? My budget is $200, no specific preference for sound (as in clack, thock, marbly, etc.), as long as it is clean.

Also which interesting switch has popped up recently? I have a preference for tactile but linear is also good.

Last note: Sorta interested in Hall Effect keebs to varies my builds a bit


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help 3-6 key keypad for 2nd gen iPad?

1 Upvotes

I have an old 2nd gen iPad pro that I use for drawing, and I'd love to have a keypad for shortcuts. I'm just not sure what keypads (if any) are compatible with it.


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Can't decide between mongeek fun68 and aula win68

1 Upvotes

I didn't have a lot to spend and these two are pretty cheap and roughly the same price so I can't really decide


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Buying advice

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1 Upvotes

Is this a good keyboard for someone who's new to this stuff and only had a cheap mechanical keyboard before? I got other red dragon stuff and it's been working fine even after many years. Idk the exact sound descriptions in keyboards but it kinda sounds thocky to my ears which I do prefer . I do coding and some casual gaming too. This one got mint mambo switches which are pre lubed too. It does come with 5 layer dampening+gasket+screen+a knob too.

Other option is aula f75 max with reaper switches but that's a bit more expensive where I am.


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Gravastar V60 Pro ghost inputs

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I have the Gravastar V60 Pro since end of July and it keeps registering keys without me clicking anything. For example i was playing 20 mins ago and it just kept jumping without me hitting the space bar. It fixes itself after i recalibrate it but it keeps happening over and over again. Is there any known fix for it? a guy on their discord said that it even kept registering after he pulled every switch out the socket.


r/keyboards 3h ago

My Keyboard What to buy as a competitive Fortnite player.

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I’m coming from ducky pro mini keyboard with bad trigger point and also a buns offbrand mouse.

I’m choosing between the

MCHOSE Ace 68 Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard

Keychron C3 Pro 8K TKL Keyboard Keychron Super Banana

ATTACK SHARK X68 HE Rapid Trigger Keyboard Magnetic Switch

AULA WIN60 HE Wired Magnetic Keyboard

also looking for a mouse that clicks very easily and is like 45$ or less and no side buttons because I have a bad history of clicking the side buttons every time I’m playing. (I’m coming from a mouse that hurts my hand and finger after clicking for over a minute or like 20 clicks.


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Key doubling

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Brand new hyperx alloy rise, keys constantly double for no particular reason, especially D and 6 and I have to go back and fix the text.

I've cleaned the keyboard, I checked for firmware updates, I reinstalled ngenuity just in case, I reset memory with FN + Space, nothing seems to work, this is frankly incredibly aggravating and I am extremely tempted to return it and never buy HyperX again, this is legitimately not even 2 months old.

Anyone got a solution for this nonsense or am I better off returning it and buying a different brand?

Another term for this is apparently "key chattering" according to google and various redditors.

https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-alloy-rise-mechanical-gaming-keyboard

I don't think a video is necessary because the D and 6 keys chattering/doubling is fairly self explanatory but if necessary I can yoink a clip. It happens extremely often. It's ONLY the D and 6 keys, nothing else.


r/keyboards 12h ago

Help My skyloong GK75 backlights wont change from the colour blue.

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My skyloong GK75 backlight's have been blue for the entirety I've had them. I've downloaded the GK6XPlus V8 driver and it doesn't help. No matter what preset/light effect I choose it still stays blue. im sick of blue. I created a new LE file with all green keys, but when using it on my keyboard it just looked like the photo attached. I've turned off windows dynamic lighting too. Can anyone help with this?


r/keyboards 3h ago

Help Buying Advice for beginner

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1 Upvotes

Is this a good keyboard for someone who's new to this stuff and only had a cheap mechanical keyboard before? I got other red dragon stuff and it's been working fine even after many years. Idk the exact sound descriptions in keyboards but it kinda sounds thocky to my ears which I do prefer . I do coding and some casual gaming too. This one got mint mambo switches which are pre lubed too.

Other option is aula f75 max with reaper switches but that's a bit more expensive where I am.


r/keyboards 10h ago

Discussion What's The Best Mechanical Keyboard In 2026? (Price, Switches)

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I tried my buddy's board recently with brown tactile switches he told me last week and I actually loved that little bump not too loud but you still feel it. I dont want super clicky blue loud stuff because I'm on calls a lot so I don't want to disturb em. Really want something thocky and satisfying, hot-swappable would be amazing so I can try different switches later, maybe 75% or TKL? No idea! So far what interests me are Gateron Milky Yellow, Akko, Cherry MX Browns etc. Budget is around $180, trying to keep it under if possible


r/keyboards 4h ago

Help Decent blue switch keyboard

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I've used my cheap ~$25 Pictek TKL keyboard from Amazon for probably around 5 years now, and it's starting to fail, a lot of the keys aren't properly registering and I think it's time to let it go.

What's a decent keyboard of similar size with blue switches to buy? Not looking for hot swappable switches or anything super crazy with special features, just a decent keyboard at a decent prize.

And if possible, I want as many obnoxious RGB lights as possible lol


r/keyboards 4h ago

Help Looking for these yunzii keycaps or an alternative clone

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Hi, I just purchased a custom madlion 68 HE keyboard. The vision was to get the yunzii black half transparent keycaps from their b75 pro max model and transfer the keycaps to the madlion. I’ve reached out to yunzii inquiring if there is a way I can purchase those keycaps without buying the entire keyboard since I don’t need two, and haven’t received a response yet.

Does anyone know if yunzii does that sort of thing or can recommend a different brand that has these keycaps so I can purchase them? Not opposed to the keycaps not being the specific yunzii ones as long as they look the same. I’ve attached pictures of the madlion keyboard id be putting them on, and photos of the yunzii keycaps I’m hunting for as a reference.

Any help or insight would be super appreciated!


r/keyboards 1d ago

Help Is this a real keyboard?

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So I'll start this off by saying I have ADHD and Autism so I like things with lots of buttons that click like keyboards do. I searched up "110% keyboard" because I knew the sizes were in percentages and I saw this image, is the keyboard on the bottom real? Because that looks like the most satisfying thing ever for my brain.


r/keyboards 5h ago

Help Apple Extended Keyboard II dead key

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I was recently gifted an Apple Extended Keyboard II (M3501) along with an ADB --> USB adapter. The keyboard works perfectly EXCEPT that the left-arrow key is dead. Annoying, since it turns out I use that key a lot. I really like the feel of this keyboard.

What is the best strategy for fixing this dead key?

I would be happy to sacrifice one of the remaining good keys to replace the dead key, for example, one of the function keys I never use.

How difficult would it be to swap these keys?

Is there a better approach?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.


r/keyboards 6h ago

Help LF Gaming Keyboard recommendations - Full size with volume controls

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Hi guys, my old Corsair K70 broke down after almost 10 years, and I'm looking to buy a new keyboard. Intended for both gaming and general desktop use. After doing some research I'm looking for a keyboard that meets these criteria:

-Full 100 pct size

-Mechanical/ HE / TMR keys, doesn't matter so long as they feel and sound good and have a decent response time (mostly play singleplayer but some shooters as well, nothing ultra competitive)

-RGB provided it can also be turned off (only use this for visibility at night)

-I appreciate custom buttons eg for media controls, at the very least I want a volume slider/knob

-Prebuilt or at least mostly prebuilt

-Wired is fine, wireless option is nice but not important

-Budget up to 200 euro, but lower is better of course

-No Keychron; I don't like their keyboards aesthetically

Seems like 100pct size keyboards aren't that popular nowadays so I can't seem to find a keyboard that meets all of the above requirements. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Note that I posted this earlier but I had to repost this with some requirements dropped.


r/keyboards 15h ago

Help If not Nuphy or Keychron, then what?

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What other brands would you point me out to?

I'm looking for a:

  • Low-profile, ideally full-size keyboard
  • ANSI US layout
  • No gimmicks, just a volume knob if anything
  • Wired or 2.4Ghz
  • Brown or silent switches, reliable

After seeing so many QC complains with both brands, it doesn't make sense to me to gamble it with neither. So I'm asking you, what is your reliable brand of choice so I can keep researching alternatives?

Thanks in advance.