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Building a Keyboard 6: MOMOKA Switches/Keycaps + Epomaker Skyloong GK87 Kit

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It's autumn in the Northern hemisphere, so get cozy and start building a custom keyboard with me! Today, we go through two different switches and two different keycap sets from the Japanese upstart MOMOKA, and pair it with a TKL kit from Epomaker/Skyloong.

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Obviously a premium product. I, for one, wouldn't spend $150 on a keyboard.
 

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Obviously a premium product. I, for one, wouldn't spend $150 on a keyboard.
The good thing these days is you don't have to, many of these items come pre-packaged together for lower than the combined cost of the individual items.
 
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I very much enjoyed the article, thank you for providing such detailed information, found it very educational.
 
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From the photos the switch legs seem a bit thinner than regular Kailh or Gateron switches. Could anyone confirm if they would fit in Outemu sockets without modification?
 

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From the photos the switch legs seem a bit thinner than regular Kailh or Gateron switches. Could anyone confirm if they would fit in Outemu sockets without modification?
I have never used Outemu sockets, but yes these are slightly thinner than the Kailh switches at least.
 
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I have never used Outemu sockets, but yes these are slightly thinner than the Kailh switches at least.
Redragon uses those and you did review them... But, no matter, could you confirm that the legs are at least similar to Akko switches? I know those fit in Outemu sockets.
 

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Redragon uses those and you did review them... But, no matter, could you confirm that the legs are at least similar to Akko switches? I know those fit in Outemu sockets.
Yes, but also I had no way of knowing those are Outemu sockets. I'll check the legs next time I get a chance and update this post.
 
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Yes, but also I had no way of knowing those are Outemu sockets. I'll check the legs next time I get a chance and update this post.
To be fair, there isn't really any branding on those and they're nothing like Gateron, Kailh or TTC sockets. They're called Outemu sockets because that's what you find on hot-swappable keyboards with Outemu switches.
 
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Obviously a premium product. I, for one, wouldn't spend $150 on a keyboard.
Duuuude. If you think this is expensive for a keeb, you'll be absolutely floored by the upper level.
$150, is scrapping the bottom in most DIY Keeb circles, lower than that, more than obvious.
 
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