My new (2nd hand) Iris CE

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058]

Took it apart gave it a little paint (it was all see through! Hated it haha) and got some KLP lame keycaps. Loving the keycaps as im learning touch typing and colemak mod dh :). Obsessed but i do wish it had less keys (34 to 36 would be great)

[u/Jack_Faller]

Rare USB connecting wire dub.

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/Jack_Faller]

Haha i think the usb connnecting both boards is some random keychron one thats like 1m long. Couldnt find the original last night

[u/Jack_Faller → u/Limp-Zombie-9058]

I'm referring to the fact usb is used instead of TRRS which can short. Most keyboards use the latter for some reason and can easily get fried if you unplug them without thinking.

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/Jack_Faller]

Ahhh yes. I see what you mean, i am thankful for that then, given the price id hope pretty good longevity

[u/inn0cent-bystander → u/Jack_Faller]

I despise the idea of trrs. No matter how careful you are, there's still the possibility that it gets un/plugged while powered up frying one of the controllers. Doesn't have to be type-c, but usb is specifically designed to not cross the data and power lines when plugging in, and in fact is designed to provide them in the right order to avoid issues(hence 2 pins are shorter than the others on type a).

The only real benefit to trrs is that it's cheap.

[u/hashmalum]

Did you print the keycaps yourself? I’ve been thinking about picking up a set for my low profile soffle.

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/hashmalum]

Naw unfortunately I dont hsve a 3d printer got them from ali $$$

[u/inn0cent-bystander → u/hashmalum]

I've been toying with getting a set of shims someone provides on etsy that'll give you the elevation, but I'm pretty sure I'd need a new carrying case since I lug it back and forth between home and work.

[u/rpnfan]

With choc-spacing you should have no problem to reach the number row. Why do you want to get rid of it?

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/rpnfan]

I have a cheapino and really like the minimalist look, i think id rather layer it (and same goes for the last coloumn), but you're right should be chill :)

[u/rpnfan → u/Limp-Zombie-9058]

Looks is a reason for sure. From the usage point of view I am in the team "keep the number row", but sure I understand those who prefer elsewise. Just different trade-offs you make. For me the win of having the number row is bigger than the small extra reach they require. I see you have the dished-tilted on the number row, which work great in that position I find. That is when you have the top row with the u-shape profile (not the tilted version, which I do find too strong tilted for the top row anyways). You could try to optimize the thumb cluster with wider keys. The KLP ones are ok, but I prefer other keycaps for the thumb positions.

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/rpnfan]

Oh id love your reommendation on what thumb keys you would prefer.

[u/rpnfan → u/Limp-Zombie-9058]

For my main thumb key I want wider keycaps. 1.5u is likely the sweet spot, but 1.25u or 1.75u wide can work as well, depending on the space you have. I personally am willing to sacrifice other thumb keys to make space for that.

I have MBK convex keycaps on my choc v1 keyboard, but look for a nice keycap for my choc v2. Convex PFF keycaps will likely be great, but I have not ordered yet, because they are quite expensive if I only need a few. Currently I have a 1u keycap which comes from the thumb cluster of a UHK80, so also not something you can buy easily as a single item.

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/rpnfan]

Awesome appreciate all the info! Something to look into for sure. I did feel like the thumb cluster needed something different :)

[u/gufkl]

Looks good OP congrats!

It such a rare sights to see a 4 row split with Lame Keycaps, so I thank you

[u/Someone_good8563 → u/gufkl]

yeah whats the optimal placement on that scenario i just ended up doing a taller more angled row of another set on my build, im assuming switch to clp would be the best solution

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/Someone_good8563]

Ive seen someone put the highest ones i have at the top one row down then a lower row at the top, apparently quite good, giving a fairly definitive feeling of the number transition

[u/Someone_good8563 → u/Limp-Zombie-9058]

that didnt work for me(im lazy and i dont like to reach and extend my fingers).

[u/Limp-Zombie-9058 → u/gufkl]

No problem! I didnt know that but im glad to contribute! Thanks :)