deskthority

Wait ... you can get generic TKL layout alps compatible PCBs and plates from aliexpress ?

Why have i not been told this ????

Look at the 87 key kit ;) I was suggesting a GH60 based 60% as a starter for OP, but if you need a tkl, you need a tkl. GH60=60%, 84 key=75%, 87 key = TKL...

Are you ...

So the keyboard you have has a bottom row like this: 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 6u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u - 1.5u, where 'u' designates the Size (Unit) of a standard keycaps like the ones used for the alpha keys.
Normally standard ANSI sets have a 1.25u - 1.25u - 1.5u - 6.25u - 1.25u - 1.25u - 1.25u - 1.25u ...

Wait ... you can get generic TKL layout alps compatible PCBs and plates from aliexpress ?

Why have i not been told this ????

Look at the 87 key kit ;) I was suggesting a GH60 based 60% as a starter for OP, but if you need a tkl, you need a tkl. GH60=60%, 84 key=75%, 87 key = TKL...

And they ...

TBH, I'd leave the strix alone until you decide to sell it at some stage.

I'd start by going on aliexpress and getting a GH60 Satan PCB, plate and a simple acrylic / bent metal case; then look into some switches that interest you. I'd recommend trying some Matias clicks or if you want cherry stems ...

Its MX brown , not blue ?

You want MX tactile grey for the spacebar then

https://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Tactile_Grey

Or are they stock photos ?

These are stock photos. I have the blue variant. Got some pictures too but i cant upload them in my network. All image hosting sites are ...

I would worry that the macro buttons are part of the matrix and severing them will disconnect the whole rows they are connected to from the matrix. With that black solder mask, I cannot see the traces to see how the matrix is laid out.

Too bad. If i could get rid of the macro section and the num ...

Update:

I have decided on the mods i'm going to do on this keyboard.

1. LED Replacement. - Because this is quite easy and all it takes is time and soldering skills. Both of which i have.
2. Key cap replacement - This is something i'm not sure about, since i don't know about different types of ...

Wow that things ugly ... :P sorry.

I would replace the spacebar with a genuine cherry MX green ( green is the spacebar equivalent of blue) . Normally i would shy away from genuine cherry as they are not the best quality nowadays but it will hold the keyboards value better.

You could replace the ...

Hi, i'm Razz, and i'm very very VERY new to the whole custom keyboard scene. So apologies in advance if i sound dumb af in the post below.

With that said, i have a new found interest in custom keyboards and want to try to get into the scene.
I've been using the Cherry MX Blue version of the ASUS ...