I've tried a bunch of methods of repairing it, I haven't tried soaking it in alcohol, it might do the trick. If I'm honest though I've been wanting to get a new keyboard for a while, though I might keep this one as a wireless keyboard if I ever need one, so I may try repairing it again at a later date.

I’m looking to get a new keyboard since my current board (Cooler Master K653) is in rough shape, spilled some coffee on it a while back and it’s started to not register inputs randomly and sometimes doubletyping instead.

If you want a new keyboard, I don't mean to dissuade you, but if you're happy with the existing one and just don't like the post-coffee behavior, I expect that it's cleanable. I doubt that the issue you're seeing is from electrical damage.

kagis

https://old.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/t3uyg4/are_there_any_good_solutions_for_cleaning_a/

I spilled an alcoholic beverage on my gaming keyboard and it still works, but they switches won't "unstick". I removed all the keys, soaked them/cleaned them, then wiped the keyboard down with alcohol/swabs pretty intensely but after drying they switches won't stop sticking. Basically just can't press without any resistance on a lot of keys and I'm not sure what else to do short of dumping alcohol all over it which, sadly, I'm unsure if will work/break/do anything since it just evaporates?

Any input would be great! Just don't want to replace a $150 keyboard and I'm sick of switching between my work and personal PC keyboard all day lol.

Soaking it in isopropyl alcohol would be my recommendation, but it sounds like you've tried that. If the switches were allowed enough time to absorb sticky residue you would probably have to disassemble the entire board and manually alcohol and lube each individual switch and each component within the switches.

The nuclear option, and iirc Linus tech tips tried this, would be to put the whole thing in the dishwasher and then dry it as thoroughly as possible.

Hey, just wanted to say thanks again - soaked in a vat of alcohol, rinsed, box of rice for 3 days - brand new. Cheers!

EDIT: It looks like 99.9% isopropyl alcohol goes for ~$25/gallon on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/99-9-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Percent-Gallon/dp/B0DNFZN5HV

EDIT2: Note that I grabbed low-water-content isopropyl, since my understanding is that 70% is normally used for disinfection because it's more-effective. If the goal of using isopropyl is to avoid having water, which might oxidize metal, dumped into something, I'd probably use low-water-content stuff. That being said, I don't have extensive experience in cleaning electronics, and I've also seen people recommending putting keyboards in water and having them be okay afterwords, as long as they are thoroughly dried first. I can't speak with any authority as to how much of a risk the water is. shrugs

I'm looking to get a new keyboard since my current board (Cooler Master K653) is in rough shape, spilled some coffee on it a while back and it's started to not register inputs randomly and sometimes doubletyping instead.

I want 96% or 100%, wired, hotswap, with a budget ~200€. Will mostly be used for casual gaming and some schoolwork.

I've considered Keychron Q6 Pro with K Pro Banana switches, but I've read a few scathing reviews about Keychron from 2024 and 2025, have their quality decreased during the latest years?

I have used mainstream (Corsair, Logitech) mechanical keyboards for years, I picked up a low profile Keychron for my Steam Deck and liked it so much that I replaced my Corsair K95 with a full size Keychron.

Changing keybinds and led colors through the web based Keychron app vs Corsair's utility is so much easier, and it works on macOS and Linux.

I've been a Das Keyboard Professional guy, with Cherry MX Blues, for many years. While I have seen plenty of mechanical keyboards at the office and elsewhere, I feel pretty removed from thw whole scene.

Where should I start to learn more about keycaps, switches, etc., hands on? Is there a good, full size starters keyboard anyone would recommend?

Before buying something new try to look up on secondhand marketplaces/craigslist.

I've snatched an Ergodox Ez with wristrests for a bit over 100 bucks because the previous owner could not get used to it :P

Today I learned!

Does anyone know of any good keyboards with oversized key caps? Reddragon had one, but it's out of production now.

Only the cheapest of cheap mech boards (or vintage boards with no adapter) will be completely unable to be re-mapped, but the closed-source firmwares and their apps are generally quite limited and unpleasant to use. Not the biggest deal in the world if you use a full size or "tenkey-less" that simply lops off the numpad, but it gets more and more important the smaller you go. Even the very popular "75%" keyboards can benefit from good software as people get strong opinions about what they want the right-hand column to do.

Thanks! That's something I wasn't even aware existed, but seems pretty important.

The silent keys part were a disappointment, it is way louder than the previous one (had cherry MX silent keys). However, the rest is pretty nice.

Did you try O-rings? They dampen the sound of the keycap hitting the base of the keyboard.

https://www.gloriousgaming.com/en-eu/products/glorious-mx-o-ring-switch-dampeners

Maybe it won't matter with those switches, but they also helped with the switch actuation of my MX Blues. I noticed some high-pitch sound from the springs, and that also got dampened.

Generally, for a "normal" mechanical keyboard, just pay a few bucks extra to make sure it claims to have QMK and/or one of VIA or VIAL. The first is an open source firmware that, assuming the maker followed the license properly and released their code, allows for accessible updates and reflashing. The other two are actually WYSIWYG web/electron apps that run on top of specially configured QMK installs and allow you to change keymaps/macros/etc. on the fly without re-flashing. Some keyboard makers (almost exclusively Chinese companies at this point) are better citizens than others about their open source software, but for simple functionality you want to make sure they're advertising that they use them.

I'm going to be cramming a Pi Zero, a battery pack, a DIY custom keyboard, and a 9" touchscreen into some sort of 3D printed enclosure to make a "Writer Deck" built around the Wordgrinder low-distraction word processor. I'd like to keep the keyboard part somewhat integrated into the design and maybe around the footprint of a 60%, but what would y'all suggest as a good layout optimized for writing prose rather than code?

Most of my favorite personal builds are variations on an FRL 1800 (here's an example of a much nicer one than I make), but I can make any layout that's physically practical and able to use normal keycaps.

Dammit, that seems like the rabbit hole right there 😂

What needs to be taken into consideration for firmware?

Wooting is probably the most famous brand right now for "hall effect" gaming keyboards, where each key can be configured to work like the analogue trigger on a gaming controller.

Connectivity, firmware, mounting method (e.g. tray, gasket, etc.), weight (more is usually better unless you'll be moving it around), and if you want to try to avoid a rabbit hole, included keycaps; the look would count under aesthetic, but people can have very strong opinions about the profile (aka the shape).

You could make your own and reduce the cost significantly. Obviously this is more involved than just buying a finished product.

I made my own over 5 years ago and am still using it daily.

It’s a PCB mounting style that uses an o-ring instead of screws to hold the PCB inside the case.

If "staggered layout" but split qualifies, then the Keychron Q11 is definitely a good option.

I got it on sale, half the price, so it was very good, but even full price it might be worth considering

https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q11-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard

How did you commit to your first ergo?

There are too many (mostly very expensive) options, and I've reached decision paralysis.

I've been typing on a mech for over 10 years and lust after the concept, but can't get past the perceived risk of buying something I won't use.

Looking to get an entry level kb, what should I take into consideration besides switch type, size, and aesthetic?

Don't worry. I already bought the keyboard and I like it. I'm just curious if more ppl know of this brand.

Unfortunately I don't have an answer for your request, but if you speak Spanish, feel free to join !esp@chachara.club

I'm no keyboard enthusiast, only had 1, so I haven't really felt what's out there.

My keyboard recently broke, so I bought a "wooting". I had never heard of this brand, but I bought it since it's the only one I saw that fit all the criteria:

• Spanish layout
• Big chonky ENTER key
• 100% size
• Backlit keys
• Silent keys

The silent keys part were a disappointment, it is way louder than the previous one (had cherry MX silent keys). However, the rest is pretty nice.

It has detachable USB cable. You can choose if the cable exits from left, right or center. And the feel is pretty good.

I don't care about the analog keys. And I guess this is part of the reason of it being kinda pricey.

The wrist rest I like, even though you have to buy it separately, it feels good and is silicone. So not too hard, and it doesn't change shape under the weight of the wrist. I wish it could be physically attached to the keyboard though.

It seems to be a European brand too, which is a big plus.

Anyone else got a keyboard from this brand?

EDIT: I almost forgot. It comes with some extra key switches. And I believe they are solderless-swappable. Which is kinda nice, since the last keyboard I had to replace just because of 2-3 broken keys.

Thanks. If you're willing try it, I'd love to hear your thoughts 😊