[Elecraft] ​ Re: Narrow Gaming Keyboard and Giant Mouse Pads - K-Pod

[M. George]

The keyboard is a CM Storm QuickFire Rapid - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming
Keyboard with Cherry Switches.  These are very popular keyboards and are
still available in several different models, however there are many other
manufacturers that sell the same size / style of keyboard, with or without
cherry brand mechanical keys.  Search on Amazon as a starting point.

If back lighting is important to you, make sure and search for one that has
back lighting. Since I bought mine there are some keyboards out there now
that let you control the lighting on a key by key basis... Also, know that
the mechanical cherry keys have a very distinctive click based on the
version of the Cherry switches. Here is a good gaming article that
describes the different cherry keys and how each version (color type) is
different.  i.e. Red, Blue, Brown Cherry switch types
<http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-the-best-mechanical-keyboard-and-why-you-511140347>
.

Keyboards with cherry switches won't be inexpensive.  Expect to pay
$60-$100+ if you want cherry switches in a keyboard.  Plus, do the research
and know what to expect on the feel and sound of the keys.  You might drive
your XYL crazy typing on a cherry switch keyboard! ;)

Again, other keyboards with the same form factor are out there with the
typical contact membrane key style, that is nearly silent... and mushy...
however, they can be had for $15-25.

Just to  be clear, I obviously do not have any vested interest in the
cherry switch based keyboards.  I just like them and love the tactile feel
and positive feedback you get from the keys.  The narrow width was critical
too in my case... less hand movement between the keyboard at the K-Pod,
Paddle and mouse.

Max NG7M



On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 4:36 AM, Tim Gennett <timk9wx at gmail.com> wrote:

> ​What is the make and model of the keyboard?  I can't see any​ brand or
> model markings in the pictures.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim K9WX
>
>
> From: "M. George" <m.matthew.george at gmail.com>
> > To: Elecraft Mailer <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Cc:
> > Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:10:47 -0700
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Narrow Gaming Keyboard and Giant Mouse Pads - K-Pod
> > I thought I would share the following.  I have been using a narrow gaming
> > keyboard for years now and really like it.  It has cherry mechanical keys
> > and nice options on the back lighting.  The real reason for the post here
> > is related to my K-Pod and the positioning of the K-Pod in relation to
> the
> > keyboard in my paddle.  Plus, I found these huge mouse pads online for a
> > very reasonable price.  They are 32" x 24".  I hate table edges against
> my
> > wrist when keying the paddle and using the mouse, not to mention using
> the
> > K-Pod as near to the keyboard as possible.  I'm pretty happy with the two
> > big mouse pads which solve the movement of the paddle too etc...
> >
> > The big mouse pads were found on the shopping site that nobody can live
> > without these days... search for 'Large gaming mouse pad'.  I found some
> > big ones on usual auction site too, but they were wider and not as deep.
> >
> > Anyway, here are the pictures if you want to take a look at the layout
> with
> > the narrow keyboard and the K-Pod / Paddle etc...
> >
> > http://www.nc7j.com/downloads/NG7M/Elecraft/K-Pod/
> >
> > Happy Thanksgiving!
> >
> > Max NG7M
> >
> > --
> > M. George
> >
> >
> >
> >
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M. George