TheBoard - Mechanical Keyboard Talk by Mechanical Keyboard Enthusiasts

This week, our Patreon Shoutout from Jake reminds us to all be aware of what Suicide Prevention Resources are available to us in our countries. Please make sure you are aware of them, not necessarily for yourself, but for if you ever have need to help someone else. Wikipedia has a list of them by country here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines   The other topics this week:...

Back after a bit of a break with the newborn. Bit of backlog on some topics I had previously selected:   - Keycap Designers Information ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjQghqjGP6BasZt4i0zTmK4p-gN_3IRhIAm2-CPE0kE/edit )   - Injection Plastic Conspiracy  https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ix6lmw/gb_gmk_calcium_ends_in_a_week/?context=3   - DURGOOD dun goofed https://www.kick...

Just a bit of a debrief on the hectic week its been.  

A six-week wait for new audio equipment and then this happens....   This week's topics touched upon: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/is7cgu/thinking_about_getting_an_nk65_hear_my_honest/   - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/irsgyl/how_much_has_the_ducky_keyboard_brand_made/   - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/it7a0p/i_present_my_43...

Pretty low effort episode this week, so low that I'm not even going to share it on Reddit (it'll be a good way to see how the listen numbers go to see if makes a difference!). I literally just chill out for a few minutes in a few different discord voice channels and see what happens. If you want a link to some I mention that I mention I can share a link to, let me know :) *** Our Instagram is at h...

This week, we celebrate our 4th birthday of the show by drawing the competition for August, and a small number of topics.:   - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ijfc1t/the_thocc_a_podcast_about_the_mechanical_keyboard/   - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ikcbp3/the_future_of_the_glorious_holy_panda/   - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments...

This week, quite a few things to punch through: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/if5kzq/after_this_morning/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ifuh7y/psa_sa_godspeed_packaging_fill_your_surveys/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ih1el1/going_away_compilation/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ih8kwa/gmk_first_l...

Oh boy, this week, Drop goes on a trifecta of discussion points, plus a few others: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ic430n/drop_selling_unauthorized_bob_keycaps/ https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/idezaa/drop_confirms_that_holy_panda_housings_are_not_pom/ - https://keyspresso.ca/collections/frontpage/products/group-buy-giant-v3-linear-switches *** Our Ins...

This week, we didn't win the auction, but it gave me plenty to talk about! - Keycult Statement - https://gist.github.com/zachallaun/6de71550e190ffc4611ce1b62f8234b2 - Handwire to MCU - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/i8ygv1/100_handwire_belike/ - Switch Films - https://youtu.be/RiecBEnHYPA - Keyboard Loan Club - Budget or not (budget desoldering iron question) - https://www.r...

This week, the tension builds on the house hunt, and we talk through about: - Consumer culture vs maker culture - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/i5lfon/holtite_solder_paste/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/i5ipkf/keycap_set_to_real_life_contestwinner_giveaway/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/i56ntp/builderswillkbcom_is_still_do...

This week, the house hunt continues, and we talk through about:   - B List - Parallel vs Series Traces - Soldering Experience - Clack Fancy (https://discord.gg/uurYE8 - Ethics in Keyboard Reviews   Our Instagram is at https://www.instagram.com/theboardpodcast You can also catch us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/theboardpodcast) and if you'd like to shout us some coffee, you can do so now at h...

Update on the house hunting (Totally not keyboards haha) and some more thoughts on keeping the gates open on keyboard content. - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103138.msg2935466#msg2935466 - https://keyboardfinder.com/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hxe3oo/typemaster_fail/ - https://www.deskhero.ca/products/holy-panda-pom-edition Our Instagram is at https://www.insta...

Switched microphones today for a bit of a test, and some topics that flow onto each other not too badly. Some c-bombs dropped in the last topic at about the 34 minute mark onwards. - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107437.0 - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hsvrb3/fake_holy_pandas_are_starting_to_appear/ - https://drop.com/buy/invyr-uhmwpe-mechanical-switch-linear-stems-...

Bit of some befuddlement in todays episode, sorry, brain a bit fried. Topics covered this week: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hjyi82/can_the_community_reflect_on_this/ - https://topclack.com/textclack/2020/7/2/what-is-top-clack-doing-right-now - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107270.0 - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hm71nb/preferred_lube_to_k...

A couple of rolled in topics this week with okay segues between them. - https://github.com/jackhall14/KeyboardMarket - https://www.keebtalk.com/t/gmk-quality-control/9353/9 - https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/keycaps/products/osa-sleeves - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hiq5bf/nk65_sale_was_a_complete_disaster/ ** Our Instagram is at https://www.instagram.com/theboardpodcast...

- https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/he6fhi/psa_mito_canvas_can_fade/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hegm6k/lithium_grease_for_stabs/ - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106685.50 - Whats the appeal of watching a stream? - Keychron Matrix k6 and Gateron Hotswap *** Our Instagram is at https://www.instagram.com/theboardpodcast You can also catch us on...

This week, no links. A selection of things I was having thoughts about during the week instead to mull over. - Flipping donated boards - Hollow cases and design - Switch Sound Standards - Alternative lubricants ** 5 simple rules: 1. Stay home 2. Don't touch anything (when you go out) 3. Don't touch anyone (when you go out) 4. Don't touch your face 5. Wash your hands frequently Other tips: Work fro...

The Board - Licensing [47:52] This weeks topics - - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/gz1mph/scraft_studio_has_apparently_successfully/ - https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/beginners-guide - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/h00ayk/mt3_susuwatari_is_finally_shipping_out_end_of/ - https://www.keebtalk.com/t/ic-the-heavy-grail-a-norbauer-housing-for-the-hhkb/91...

Back in action for June, lets see how we go! Topics this week I tumbled around in: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/guijps/psa_ordering_from_kprepublic/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/guxvg3/open_source_pro_micro_numpad/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/guqw8r/what_skills_are_needed_to_build_a_keyboard_from/ - https://www.reddi...

This week, still pushing on with my voice, and thank you to all of the good work in flattening the curve! Topics this week: - https://switches.mx/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fu9aot/business_card_event_2020_prizes_inside/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fwm1nm/are_heavier_weighted_keys_unhealthy_for_the/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeybo...

This week, giving my voice a run, still not 100% but gotta keep up with keeping you guys something to listen to. Topics this week: - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105035.0 - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fiqtzv/mechanical_keyboards_megasurvey_2020_results_are/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fhx35n/i_made_a_bee_themed_handwired_keyboard_for_my...

5 simple rules: 1. Stay home 2. Don't touch anything (when you go out) 3. Don't touch anyone (when you go out) 4. Don't touch your face 5. Wash your hands frequently Other tips: Work from home, if you can. Bring your family and your children back home where it's safe, and stay there please. Get the Flu Vaccine when it comes out, if you qualify. Stay connected with friends and family by phone, Skyp...

COVID-19 has struck close to work, so, make sure you wash your hands and keep your hygiene up, and for goodness sakes, don't hoard toilet paper!   This weeks topics: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fg0z5t/gateron_n1s_switches/ - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104916.0 - Revisiting duplex scan - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ffey53/asa_material_...

Back end of this episode is not about keyboards so if you're not interested, all good and thanks for listening! - https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/8160?fbclid=IwAR3Y0Iytums8rW_tB3cWRxUB_wYT2UkiION2XF7EKXcDAZ6PMRsDeMTo-1c - https://twitter.com/kailhswitch/status/1234681541814407170?s=12 - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/fcprnu/new_kailh_choc_v2/ - https://www.reddit.co...