Streamer Talk on Keyboards, Packing, and Moving

Jul 15, 2024

Streamer Talk on Keyboards, Packing, and Moving

General Updates

  • Website Updates: Consideration to update the website setup tips page with new setup information.
  • Personal Life: Applied for a mortgage with girlfriend; challenges faced due to self-employment.
  • Packing Status: Desk mostly cleared, packing ongoing.
  • Sentiments on Moving: Not very sentimental; happy to have experienced memories but ready to move on.
  • New Place: Excitement for new Wi-Fi and overall change.

Keyboards and Unboxing

  • Favorite Keyboards: Currently favoring the Kohaku and Sonnet.
  • The Promise 87 by Wuche Studios:
    • Variations: Comes in nine colors with three or four different versions, including a high-end model with synthetic diamonds (moissanite).
    • Packaging: Cute but involves a lot of paper, favoring minimal packaging.
    • Gasket Socks: Unique packaging, interesting texture; concern about wastefulness.
    • Switches and Plates: Variety of plates including polycarbonate, aluminum, and brass.
    • Wax Seal: Themed packaging with faux wax seals for added touch.
    • PCB and Foam: Flexible PCB with various foam options; minimal foam preference.
  • Unboxing Experience: Apple cited as having the best unboxing experience.

Personal Thoughts and Interaction

  • Sentimentality: Discusses limited sentimental attachment to memories associated with the place.
  • Hidden Screw Designs: Dislikes designs that require removing switches to fit the plate.
  • Aesthetic Preferences: Likes the look and feel of the packaging but prefers functional simplicity.
  • Viewer Interaction: Engaged in casual conversation with viewers about personal likes, dislikes, and preferences.

Technical Details and Preferences

  • Materials: Interested in individual parts from different materials (JWK).
  • Keyboard Details: The Promise 87
    • Construction: Inclusive of gasket installation, flex cuts, different plate materials, and silicone parts.
    • Design Details: Split weights for customizable feel; several foam and plate options; intricate alignment tabs for plate installation.
  • Flex Cuts: Generally dislikes how some designers utilize flex cuts without clear purpose.
  • Final Thoughts: Considering switching to non-long-pole switches; might try bottom foam for different experience.
  • Community Participation: Active involvement and suggestions from viewers, emphasizing community spirit.

Conclusion

  • Acknowledgments: Thanks viewers for their support and expresses excitement for future streams in the new place.
  • Signing Off: Assures it’s not a goodbye, but a brief transition.