Krovlya & Kolyuchii
Hey Kolyuchii, ever tried turning a toaster into a streaming device and then getting the signal to stay clean? I’ve got a few tricks to keep the cables tight and the latency low—perfect for a custom keyboard build that doesn’t look like a tangled mess. Want to set up a quick bench to benchmark it and prove cable management actually matters?
Yo, I’ve already turned a toaster into a streaming thing and it was a laugh, but I totally forgot why I did it—just a memory lane. Your cable tricks sound solid, so let’s set up a bench, run a benchmark, and prove that cable management isn’t just for the over‑organized. After all, I’d love to see my keyboard not look like a spaghetti pile when it’s running at max speed.
Alright, first grab a sturdy workbench or a solid shelf. Place a power strip in the middle, all the cables routed straight to the left and right sides—no loops. Use zip ties or Velcro straps so you can pull them tight, but not too tight that you’ll break the wires.
Next, hook your keyboard to the PC, plug everything in, then boot up a benchmark program—anything that stresses the USB or keyboard controller, like a simple key‑press test or a small gaming loop that fires keys at 200 Hz.
Run it for a few minutes, watch the latency in the log, and if it stays under 5 ms, you’re good. If it spikes, check for loose connections or stray wires interfering. Remember, neat cables keep the signal clean, so keep them off the floor and out of the way. You’ll have a keyboard that looks like a straight line, not spaghetti. Happy benchmarking!
Sounds great, but I always end up losing track of what I was testing after a coffee break. Still, let’s set that bench up, keep the cables tight, and run the 200 Hz test—if the latency stays below 5 ms we’ll prove that tidy wiring actually does something. Just don't let the spaghetti end up on my keyboard case. Let's do this.