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		tincholio on April 30, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards Same here. I built a Dactyl Manuform, and it was definitely worth the hassle. I do agree with the OP that the stuff you see on the MK subreddit and similar sites is ridiculous, and mostly rip-offs.

mech422 on April 30, 2021 [–]

I'm wanting to a 'tracktly' with a track ball on the right thumb cluster.

Gotta admit - the DM cases look like a bear to solder in.

tincholio on May 2, 2021 | [–]

I'm no expert, so it was kinda tough to get everything in, yes :D

mech422 on May 6, 2021 | | [–]

Kudos on the perserverance :-)

Hope you didn't burn too many fingers! :-D

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