Looking for dirt-proof gaming keyboard

GhoXen · Nov 8, 2011

The one thing that annoys me the most is cleaning dirt off keyboard. I'm not talking about dust, which rarely gets to stay on a keyboard for long due to frequent use. I'm talking about dust and debris combined with sweat stuck under and between a keyboard's crevices. Even compressed air is futile against such dirt!

And so I'm looking for a keyboard that simply doesn't have such crevices like the one shown below. I don't think there is any mechanical keyboard like that, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. I'd also prefer a backlit keyboard if one is available, and of course it will primarily be used for gaming. I'd also need a numpad too when I'm not gaming, which is why the one I linked is outside my consideration.

Alterntaively if anyone can povide me a super godly hidden raptor door-opening keyboard cleaning technique that makes cleaning keyboards a trival joke, then I'll just get a Ducky mechanical keyboard.

Thanks in advance.

ADD: Oops, forgot to link the image. Here's what I'm looking for, but I need a numpad instead of some useless LCD gimmick.

seronx · Nov 8, 2011

You might laugh....

But the only dirt proof keyboard is a roll up keyboard

Heck they are even water proof and you can wash them but they use membrane actuators which require a lot of pressure to get response

There is some backlit roll up keyboards

de.das.dude · Nov 8, 2011

not to mention youre doomed if the membrane tears.

Goodman · Nov 8, 2011

GhoXen said:
The one thing that annoys me the most is cleaning dirt off keyboard. I'm not talking about dust, which rarely gets to stay on a keyboard for long due to frequent use. I'm talking about dust and debris combined with sweat stuck under and between a keyboard's crevices. Even compressed air is futile against such dirt!

And so I'm looking for a keyboard that simply doesn't have such crevices like the one shown below. I don't think there is any mechanical keyboard like that, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. I'd also prefer a backlit keyboard if one is available, and of course it will primarily be used for gaming. I'd also need a numpad too when I'm not gaming, which is why the one I linked is outside my consideration.

Alterntaively if anyone can povide me a super godly hidden raptor door-opening keyboard cleaning technique that makes cleaning keyboards a trival joke, then I'll just get a Ducky mechanical keyboard.

Thanks in advance.

You could always use a screw driver & open up the keyboard to clean it , you lazy...

The best way is to not eat over the keyboard or drink...
When you get hungry maybe it is time for a break anyways don't you think?
Maybe you could try eating before going on the PC & wash your hands before using the keyboard unless you wanted to be all greasy...

seronx · Nov 8, 2011

de.das.dude said:
not to mention youre doomed if the membrane tears.

Did you use a knife? :laugh:

de.das.dude · Nov 8, 2011

never owned one. but its obvious. there is a limit to how much it can flex.

1Kurgan1 · Nov 8, 2011

de.das.dude said:
never owned one. but its obvious. there is a limit to how much it can flex.

My test for a keyboard is to usually bend it over my knee. Too bad I haven't ever used a roll up keyboard.

GhoXen · Nov 8, 2011

Goodman said:
You could always use a screw driver & open up the keyboard to clean it , you lazy...

I'm lazy enough to give up a mechanical keyboard for dirt-proof. Sue me.

I'm not exactly looking for a completely dust/water proof keyboard like that rubber one. All I'm after is something that have no opening between keys.

Goodman · Nov 8, 2011

GhoXen said:
I'm lazy enough to give up a mechanical keyboard for dirt-proof. Sue me.

I'm not exactly looking for a completely dust/water proof keyboard like that rubber one. All I'm after is something that have no opening between keys.

I think your only choice then would be mat keyboards like seronx posted

You know what a keyboard that would be like a "touch screen" that would be nice but it still doesn't exist yet...

EDIT: I was wrong... -->http://mashable.com/2011/04/27/cool-leaf-keyboard/

de.das.dude · Nov 8, 2011

it would feel very aarrrghhh

GhoXen · Nov 8, 2011

Wow, truly all kinds of keyboards exist.

The problem I see with that flat keyboard is touch-typing though. I may have to settle with a SWTOR keyboard at this rate. Perhaps I can mod the LCD so it shows a numpad.

de.das.dude · Nov 8, 2011

GhoXen said:
Wow, truly all kinds of keyboards exist. The problem I see with that flat keyboard is touch-typing though. I may have to settle with a SWTOR keyboard at this rate. Perhaps I can mod the LCD so it shows a numpad.

i dont understand. why not buy a simple dust cover for the damned keyboard? or simpler still... cover it with some paper :/

Goodman · Nov 8, 2011

GhoXen said:
Perhaps I can mod the LCD so it shows a numpad.

A big enough LCD & you'll have a complete keyboard & more... :laugh:

GhoXen · Nov 8, 2011

de.das.dude said:
i dont understand. why not buy a simple dust cover for the damned keyboard? or simpler still... cover it with some paper :/

As said the issue really isn't with dust, it's with dirt that sticks onto the keyboard during use. I tend to snack sometimes while gaming, fully knowing that it'd get my keyboard dirty. I'm just lazy and I want to find a keyboard I can easily clean up later.

de.das.dude · Nov 8, 2011

basically you can wash any keyboard. just be sure to dry it in the sun for a week

specks · Nov 8, 2011

Goodman said:
I think your only choice then would be mat keyboards like seronx posted

You know what a keyboard that would be like a "touch screen" that would be nice but it still doesn't exist yet...

EDIT: I was wrong... -->http://mashable.com/2011/04/27/cool-leaf-keyboard/

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44276&stc=1&d=1320736126

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44277&stc=1&d=1320736126

This will really be awkward to type on. How much more for gaming?

GhoXen · Nov 8, 2011

de.das.dude said:
basically you can wash any keyboard. just be sure to dry it in the sun for a week

Even backlit keyboard?

Besides, where I live if you leave something to dry in the sun for a week, it will probably come back wetter. >>

SaiZo · Nov 8, 2011

Don't know if one would call this a "gaming" keyboard.. But since there is no actual keys - you can always just clean the desk:

http://www.virtual-laser-devices.com/

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