Thread by @tinymakesthings

Terry Crews as mechanical keyboards (a thread)

all I want in life is for @terrycrews to see this, and just.. maybe.. be interested in getting a custom mechanical keyboard (@taehatypes, pls build for him) so that I can make a custom keycap for him to put on his board

so I don't have a soundcloud, but as a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, I like explaining what they are and why they're so awesome & practical, so take a listen (it's in rap form!)

+ a @wirecutter guide on how to buy one, helps w/ the technical jargon:
thewirecutter.com/blog/how-to-sh…

@wirecutter and now I need to go back and reply to the tweets with the names of the keycap sets and stuff so people know what they are and possibly where to get them 😅

The keyset is JTK Arctic (@KonoStore):
kono.store/products/jtk-a…
It hasn't shipped yet, but I think it will be soon, so you might be able to find a set off of the secondhand market r/mechmarket in a bit.

The keyboard is based off this one from @MekaniskCo: mekanisk.co/products/fjell…

This set is GMK Metaverse made by @SoTwittDave, not available for purchase now (but I hear a round 2 is coming? 👀). Check r/mechmarket, someone might be selling theirs.

This board is the Verne by @Zambumon: zambumon.com/verne/

Keyset is GMK Minimal (from @DixieMech): dixiemech.com/gmkminimal?aff…
This set shipped out not too long ago, so there are likely sets floating around r/mechmarket!

Board is Bauer (also made by @DixieMech)

This beautiful set is called GMK 8008 (fun fact: it was inspired by a sports bra.. hence the name ;D).
The buy is actually open right now on @DixieMech!
dixiemech.com/gmk8008?aff=6

You can also get a cool matching deskmat & silicone caps.

The board is the No2 Rev.1 by @keycultio.

This sweet and classic set (it won keyset of the year! & yes, that's a thing!) is GMK Olivia. I think there is a round 2 is on the horizon 👀

This board is a Tokyo60 and you can get those from @drop (gotta request and wait for a drop though!):
drop.com/buy/massdrop-x…

This set is GMK Burnt Orange, and it hasn't been made yet, but is currently in the interest check stage (you can help make it happen!):
keebtalk.com/t/ic-gmk-burnt…

The board is the En Dash (also not out yet, only prototypes have been made).

This is GMK Peaches N Cream! It was recently ran so you aren't able to join the group buy anymore, and will have to check r/mechmarket when it ships (ETA in Nov)

Keyset is GMK Wavez (cannonkeys.com/collections/co…), has ended preorders, will ship estimated in Sept (so check r/mechmarket then!).

Board is a planck (it's ortholinear)!

This set is called GMK Dark and is currently in the interest check stage (so not made yet): geekhack.org/index.php?topi…
You can express interest to help it get made!

The board idb60 is also not made yet but there should be a group buy for it soon!
idb-keyboards.xyz/60/

@wirecutter OKAY PHEW, I went back & added all deets of the boards + keysets.

So if you are curious about what they are/where to get, check the replies of each (you have to scroll down past the pictures of terry + boards)! I'll still try and answer if I can (my notifs are going off tho).

@wirecutter Generally, keysets are preordered, so if you missed the preorder window, you either have to wait for extras or wait until it ships & people start selling their sets (on r/mechmarket) or hope for a round 2! It's kind of annoying but it's just how it works :(

thanks for all the 💙, am glad you guys enjoy this as much as I do!

I'm sorry but a quick plug:

I make keycaps - that's why I know a lot about mech keebs! I do commissions & run sales & I also love customizing my boards 💕✨

I'm over on insta too: instagram.com/tinymakesthings

i.. can't.. stop...

Should I keep going?? I'm still finding more Terry as keyboards (though it's getting harder!)

also I'd like to start a petition for @terrycrews to change his Twitter display name to 'terry keebs'

@terrycrews

@terrycrews

LUL I CANT

OK SO @terrycrews TOLD ME NOT TO STOP so I'm gonna keep on going!! I have a few more left...

If you take away anything from this thread.. it's that Terry and mechanical keyboards are beautiful (and you should get one! Go check out r/mechanicalkeyboards)

@terrycrews

@terrycrews

@terrycrews I tried my best @Zambumon 😅