Cheapest Cherry or compatible full size keyboard

[Blaise170]

I am going to be starting a project where I am in need of a full size keyboard with Cherry compatible keys and I do not want to spend too much. The build quality is not relevant in this case, so long as it has a metal plate and stardard keyset (don't care about printing type either). What would be a good board to look for? I don't mind ordering from somewhere like TaoBao but I'd rather avoid having to proxy anything else to the States.

[courtesi]

You might want to reach out to MechanicalKeyboards.com with your requirements and see if they may have something on the bench they'd love to get rid of.

[Blaise170]

Ended up getting a QF XT for $70, cheap enough and I can't complain about genuine Cherry.

[courtesi]

and I can't complain about genuine Cherry.

[Blaise170]

Not sure why the eye roll.

[courtesi]

Not sure why the eye roll.

I agree Cherry is better than Kailh; but Gateron is where it's at. Cherry switches are very scratchy; but beyond that they continue to sell MX Whites that are highly inconsistent which you could end up with half of them that don't click.

I don't trust a keyboard switch maker that would allow that to pass QC.

[Blaise170]

Yeah but the Cherry will be desoldered and sold off most likely anyways, and it should be easiest to sell the Cherry. I don't even really like Cherry or clones that much.

[courtesi]

Yeah but the Cherry will be desoldered and sold off most likely anyways, and it should be easiest to sell the Cherry. I don't even really like Cherry or clones that much.

Yeah sorry about that ... I must be on my period

[Muirium]

Try pulling the cap and reseating the spring.

Wait. Not the character. Hmm…

[Blaise170]

Try pulling the cap and reseating the spring.

Wait. Not the character. Hmm…