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expiredgotoknow posted Apr 2, 2024 2:50 PM

Keychron C3 Pro QMK/VIA Custom Programmable Gaming Keyboard (Red or Brown Switches)

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Keychron Basic via Amazon has Keychron C3 Pro QMK/VIA Custom Programmable Gaming Keyboard (Red or Brown Switches) on sale for $29.91. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member gotoknown for finding this deal.

Available: Features:
  • QMK/VIA software support: QMK / VIA is open-source software for keyboards that allows anyone to program and remap each key easily and quickly. You can personalize your own keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more.
  • Gasket mount design: The C3 Pro uses a gasket mount structure to reduce sound resonance while adding more typing flexibility. Along with the sound-absorbing foam and the case foam, it provides you with a quieter and smoother typing experience.
  • 1000 Hz polling rate & NKRO: Empowered by the high- performance ARM architecture MCU with 256KB Flash, it provides a 1000 Hz polling rate for a fast and responsive typing speed in your working and gaming. The NKRO feature is convenient to help you enter multiple keypresses at a time.
  • Easy toggle between macOS and Windows: Press the key combo FN + CAPS to instantly change the keyboard working system to Mac / Win. And it accommodates universal keycaps compatible with both systems.
  • Shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps: Made through the ABS double-shot process, the keycaps are durable and wear-resistant. Meanwhile, the shine-through legends lit up by the north-facing LED present a glamorous look at your fingertips. And you can also switch from more than 14 types of red backlights.

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Keychron Basic via Amazon has Keychron C3 Pro QMK/VIA Custom Programmable Gaming Keyboard (Red or Brown Switches) on sale for $29.91. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member gotoknown for finding this deal.

Available: Features:
  • QMK/VIA software support: QMK / VIA is open-source software for keyboards that allows anyone to program and remap each key easily and quickly. You can personalize your own keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more.
  • Gasket mount design: The C3 Pro uses a gasket mount structure to reduce sound resonance while adding more typing flexibility. Along with the sound-absorbing foam and the case foam, it provides you with a quieter and smoother typing experience.
  • 1000 Hz polling rate & NKRO: Empowered by the high- performance ARM architecture MCU with 256KB Flash, it provides a 1000 Hz polling rate for a fast and responsive typing speed in your working and gaming. The NKRO feature is convenient to help you enter multiple keypresses at a time.
  • Easy toggle between macOS and Windows: Press the key combo FN + CAPS to instantly change the keyboard working system to Mac / Win. And it accommodates universal keycaps compatible with both systems.
  • Shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps: Made through the ABS double-shot process, the keycaps are durable and wear-resistant. Meanwhile, the shine-through legends lit up by the north-facing LED present a glamorous look at your fingertips. And you can also switch from more than 14 types of red backlights.

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CoralSwing6776
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That's a solid keyboard for the price.
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jugganutz
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Bought two of them. Somehow the people who use them keep switching them into Mac mode. And sometimes I need to put the keyboard into DFU mode to get it back into Windows mode. Great build, but would not buy again.
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kpb321
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Red switches are linear and provide no feedback from pressing the keys until they hit bottom. Brown switches are tactile and have a "bump" feeling part way down which indicates when the key press is registered. Unlike a membrane type keyboard a mechanical keyboard will register the key stroke before the key is pressed all the way down.
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Apr 3, 2024 2:41 PM
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kevinxApr 3, 2024 2:41 PM
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I previously bought the one with brown switches. My favorite keyboard I've ever owned. I've got another keychron too, but I like this one just feels better to type on.
Apr 3, 2024 4:25 PM
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Megaman6000Apr 3, 2024 4:25 PM
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Quote from kevinx View quoted comment :
I previously bought the one with brown switches. My favorite keyboard I've ever owned. I've got another keychron too, but I like this one just feels better to type on.
What's the difference between brown and red switches?
Apr 3, 2024 4:47 PM
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kpb321Apr 3, 2024 4:47 PM
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Quote from Megaman6000 View quoted comment :
What's the difference between brown and red switches?
Red switches are linear and provide no feedback from pressing the keys until they hit bottom. Brown switches are tactile and have a "bump" feeling part way down which indicates when the key press is registered. Unlike a membrane type keyboard a mechanical keyboard will register the key stroke before the key is pressed all the way down.
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Apr 3, 2024 5:52 PM
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GunWandererApr 3, 2024 5:52 PM
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Quote from craig.678 View quoted comment :
Needed the money
What made you buy it (initially)?
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Apr 3, 2024 6:26 PM
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Apr 3, 2024 8:09 PM
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TheClassicApr 3, 2024 8:09 PM
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Can the Mac mode be disabled to avoid accidentally switching?
Apr 3, 2024 9:44 PM
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smartladkaApr 3, 2024 9:44 PM
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Quote from kpb321 View quoted comment :
Red switches are linear and provide no feedback from pressing the keys until they hit bottom. Brown switches are tactile and have a "bump" feeling part way down which indicates when the key press is registered. Unlike a membrane type keyboard a mechanical keyboard will register the key stroke before the key is pressed all the way down.
I read on an earlier post that red switches are quieter? is that accurate?

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Apr 3, 2024 10:02 PM
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cscamp20Apr 3, 2024 10:02 PM
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This really looks cheap.
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Apr 3, 2024 11:42 PM
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kpb321Apr 3, 2024 11:42 PM
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Quote from TheClassic View quoted comment :
Can the Mac mode be disabled to avoid accidentally switching?
Yes. With VIA you could completely remove the layers for Mac Mode and the ability to switch to those layers.
Quote from smartladka View quoted comment :
I read on an earlier post that red switches are quieter? is that accurate?
Neither is intentionally noisy like Blue switches are but the tactile feel for browns does have the potential for some unintended noise. Either type is going to be noisy when bottoming out.
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Apr 4, 2024 12:41 AM
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kneeldugApr 4, 2024 12:41 AM
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Just returned this too. I actually liked it quite a lot and thought the software was cool, but I had failed to recognizer how tall this is. It didn't physically fit onto my desks without my hands feeling like they had to float in the air several inches above the desk surface. Be sure you measure what you are using right now and think about whether this makes any sense for you height-wise.
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Apr 4, 2024 2:40 AM
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dooba612Apr 4, 2024 2:40 AM
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I've been using a K8 with brown switches and haven't been happier typing since my old IBM one.
Apr 4, 2024 4:11 AM
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craig.678Apr 4, 2024 4:11 AM
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I liked it but also didn't want to spend the $30
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Apr 4, 2024 11:12 PM
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tegraphileApr 4, 2024 11:12 PM
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Great feel, solid build, and amazing price.

Picked one to use at work a few months back and has been a great addition to my workstation.
Apr 5, 2024 2:35 AM
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bensonwApr 5, 2024 2:35 AM
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Wish it's hot-swappable

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Apr 6, 2024 8:07 PM
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siltdotstriderApr 6, 2024 8:07 PM
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These old style keyboards are a gimmick. They are completely unergonomic. Low profile keyboards ftw.
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