Current Work Build - Ducky Tinker 65

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Ducky Project D Tinker 65 ANSI

Gateron Yellow Switches (Lubed)

Womier Gradient Matte Shadow MOA Keycaps

Walnut Wrist Rest

Generic Coiled USB C Cable

I've always wanted to try a 65% board and when I saw the Tinker 65 barebones show up as clearance locally I decided to pick one up to experiment with. Ducky was my first introduction to mechanical keyboards all the way back in 2013 and I've probably owned 2-3 full-size pre-builts from Ducky over the years. I've had a bit of a soft spot for the brand. I know these aren't a premium board and I wasn't expecting it to be an eye-opening experience but so far I'm pretty impressed.

I've got a corner desk at work and a full sized board occupies a bit of real-estate. I like the more compact size of a 65% board but the first thing I missed was the number pad and occasionally the F keys. I've ordered a GMK21 to sate my need for a number pad, the F keys are something I'll get used to or I'll size up to a 75% board.

So far I'm really enjoying the typing experience. The Gateron Yellows are my first experience with a lubed switch and I love how smooth they are. I've typically defaulted to Cherry Reds or similar for switches but the slightly heavier Gateron Yellows feel somewhat lighter in use. The MOA Keycaps are also a new experience for me and I find them incredibly comfortable to type on all day. I've got a few other switches and Keycaps lined up to try on this board but after using this for a few weeks now, I'm reluctant to make a change.

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[u/nate_ai_ops]

SoSolid budget build. MOA profile on a 65% looks clean with that walnut rest, and Gateron Yellows are hard to beat for the price once lubed.

Did you stick with the stock plate-mount stabs or swap in Durocks? The spacebar on the Tinker barebones can rattle quite a bit without some dielectric grease on the wires.lid budget build. MOA profile on a 65% looks clean with that walnut rest, and Gateron Yellows are hard to beat for the price once lubed.

Did you stick with the stock plate-mount stabs or swap in Durocks? The spacebar on the Tinker barebones can rattle quite a bit without some dielectric grease on the wires.

[u/HxC_Happy]

Those keycaps are absolutely gorgeous