GK64 GK64x RGB Hot Swap Programmable Wired Case PCB Plate Cherry MX Keyboard DIY kit Replacable Space

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To reduce the risk of fire, never leave vintage electrical or electronic products plugged in unattended. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. IngeniousMonkey of Reddit has insinuated this is quite a difficult thing to do and that the manufacturer is working on it and allowing you to move the Fn key to wherever you like. Not the type of design you’ll find mass produced on an assembly line from the popular mainstream brands. Desoldering and replacing switches in a traditional mechanical keyboard requires knowledge, tools, patience and soldering skills that not everyone possesses.

I give it a very high recommendation if you don’t mind taking the time to learn how to use the fiddly software. The rest of the keyboard could be absolutely perfect, but if the stabilizers are of low quality or improperly installed it instantly ruins the typing feel and sound.Next you simply line up the two switch contacts in the correct orientation over the holes of the PCB socket. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I also would have liked to seen another shorter USB-C to USB-C cable included for mobile devices, considering the GK64 is small enough to be portable. Software/firmware needs a lot more tweaks and improvements to compete with other fully programmable alternatives. I haven’t had an RGB board before but I can’t think of other modes it might be missing, there seems to be an extensive collection.

I had a bag of leftover Cherry MX Nature White linear switches lying around with the perfect opportunity to try out the hot swap feature. The keyboard can be disassembled quickly down to individual parts with minimal tools for cleaning, modification or switch upgrades. Most notable are the short right shift (1u), modifier keys to the right of the spacebar (removed or reduced to 1u) and slightly shorter 2u left shift. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. No flip-out feet, cable gutters, USB connection (USB-C port is located on the back side) or DIP switches of any kind. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. The stabs can be removed relatively easy because the entire board can be disassembled with just a screwdriver and switch removal tool. When paired with some Gateron Browns and some 40-A o-rings underneath the keycaps it’s a beautiful experience.

That being the case I recommend clipping and performing the band-aid mod, even if it doesn’t really need it. The legends have a nice, normal font and the characters are centered directly in the middle of the keycap. I have since replaced the Gaterons with R8 67g Zealios fitted with Zealencios and I’m a very, very happy boy. Speaking of the feet, they are fairly large and textured to provide traction on a desk or other flat surface.Some people can’t get onboard the 60% for gaming but things like escape can be remapped to ‘O’ (options) unlocking an extra local key.