New Budget 60% Gummy Worm builds

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Sound Test

I have 4 brand new builds made with all new parts. All of them are Gummy Worm mounted with silicone cord stock as opposed to continuous O-ring. These builds are my way of experimenting and trying to find combinations that have maximum fun for the money. I am listing these at actual cost of parts plus $50. Full cost breakdowns are detailed in the sound test video.

Board 1 - Translucent black plastic build - $151.82 plus shipping

cheap plastic case hacked for gummy worm mount
open source Plain 60 flex edition PCB edited for a total of 4 flex cuts
Aluminum full plate
Gateron Cap V2 milky yellow switches (Krytox G205 lubed)
Gateron V2 stabilizers (Krytox G205 lubed)
plate foam (weather stripping)
PE foam
dye sub PBT cherry profile keycaps

This is a firm feeling board with a very loud, thocky projection and an even feel across the rows.

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Board 2 - Transparent plastic build - $137.30 plus shipping

cheap plastic case hacked for gummy worm mount
open source Plain 60 flex edition PCB (2 flex cuts isolating the alphas)
FR4 half plate
Equalz C3 stabilizers (lubed Krytox G205)
KTT Roses (lubed Krytox G205)
dye sub BOW PBT cherry profile keycaps

This is a hilariously bouncy board with a lot of PCB flex and a distinctly unrestrained clacky sound. The harder you dig into it, the louder the board gets. The alphas are very isolated and contrast to the plated number row and modifier keys.

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Board 3 - Silver Aluminum build with blue keycaps - $200.48 plus shipping

KDBfans A60 case hacked for gummy worm mount
open source Plain 60 flex edition PCB (2 flex cuts isolating the alphas)
FR4 half plate
Durock V2 stabilizers (lubed Krytox G205)
Gateron Cap V2 Milky Yellow switches (lubed Krytox G205)
double shot blue PBT cherry profile keycaps

This is a very balanced sounding board with a lot of plate flex. Alphas are isolated, bouncy, and contrast with the plated number row and modifier keys. The bounce can be attenuated with polyfil, but there is none in the build as it sits. The board is slightly on the quieter side of a normal linear build. Slight case ring registers on particularly the bottom corner keys (ctrl and FN), but I did not find it intrusive enough to attempt to tune it out.

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Board 4 - Silver Aluminum build with grey keycaps - $237.55 plus shipping

KBDfans A60 case hacked for gummy worm mount
open source Plain 60 flex edition PCB edited for 4 total flex cuts
Delrin full plate
Durock V2 stabilizers (Krytox G205 lubed)
KTT Roses (Krytox G205 lubed) with TX 60g 16mm springs
felt plate foam
polyfill in case
KBDfans cement grey dye sub PBT cherry profile keycaps

This is a very balanced and even board that has a crisp long-pole clack to it. It exhibits a mild amount of flex and is quite a well-behaved linear setup.