I’ve been interested in trying a custom mechanical keyboard, but I already have a 60% (maybe 65%?) keyboard that I don’t have any issues with, so I thought making a numpad or macro pad would be a good (and maybe cheaper) alternative. I’ve been having a hard time finding any that don’t require a soldering iron and are less than $70ish.

Any good budget suggestions? I am up for assembling or disassembling things (or even programming), I just don’t have a soldering iron.

  • KiranWellsOP
    1•11 months ago

    Thanks for the offer, but if I have to solder, I would rather do it myself. Might be able to find someone at my college that I can borrow an iron from.

    • @iammayhem@programming.dev
      2•11 months ago

      Check your local libraries - several near me have makerspaces with 3d printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, etc. Everything is free with a card, you just may have to bring your own consumables (filament, solder, etc).