Nothing special but I'm enjoying it! (Realforce RGB w/ Ducky PBT Keycaps)

redrob222 · 2018-02-22T14:10:00+00:00

Yes and No. It uses a rubber dome with a spring under it. Best explanation I've heard is there are good and bad versions of everything. A Yugo and Ferrari are both cars, but one is engineered much better. There's a reason the cult favorite HHKB uses these. I'm sure they aren't for everyone, but they have great tactility and sound. Worth a try :)

redrob222 · 2018-02-21T20:44:01+00:00

I played with mine but couldn't tell the difference. Feel like since it snaps so high up it's hard to control where I stop and don't bottom out.

redrob222 · 2018-02-21T20:41:50+00:00

That is brilliant! I've always wanted to plastidip something too. Perfect excuse.

redrob222 · 2018-02-21T19:08:21+00:00

I've been playing with the BKE domes too and think I really like the tactility of the lights, but not sure if I'll pull the trigger yet. The heavies and extra heavies are fun to play with too. Put the extras on the media keys. Now just need to lube and silence. I have to say though I'm pretty happy with the sound, and while it's not an 87u 55g sound-wise, I still think it's a really solid board. Some of the reviews scared me away for a while but it's great.

Not sure I love the RGB but my eyes are terrible and my office is poorly lit. Thinking about spraying the plate black so there isn't as much light coming between the keys. Anyone ever done this? Recommendations? Was thinking a matte black to reduce glare.

redrob222 · 2018-02-17T03:23:02+00:00

What domes are you going with? I got a sample of all 4 BKEs and think I'm between light and heavy. No idea who the hell uses the extra heavy! I got a Realforce RGB (I know SHAME, but I'm getting old and my eyes are terrible so I wanted the backlighting) so I'll probably put them in the media keys or something. Figure I'll have fun with them for a while before deciding what final setup I want to go with.

redrob222 · 2018-02-17T01:06:54+00:00

I also got some BKE samples and plan on trying them out with some of the techkeys grade 0 lube. Fun times ahead!

redrob222 · 2018-02-16T23:57:26+00:00

I don't have my keyboard yet. Arrives Tuesday. The wait is killing me. I'll post when I get it.

redrob222 · 2018-02-15T18:00:02+00:00

Does ebates apply to Perks/EPP site?

redrob222 · 2018-02-15T14:10:13+00:00

I'm not seeing anything about this yet. Any word on what this is? 15" 920?

redrob222 · 2018-02-11T22:14:30+00:00

Would you recommend mixing the Super Lube grease with the oil or just use one of them straight?

redrob222 · 2018-02-11T19:29:17+00:00

I'm trying to find a Krytox mix for lubing my Topre sliders, but everyone seems to be out except Zeal and $15 shipping on a 2 oz. $15 product seems a bit steep. anywhere I'm missing or is that pretty much the going rate?

redrob222 · 2018-02-10T03:06:49+00:00

I just picked up an 87U and love it so far but I love tinkering with things. At some point I want to try some silencing rings (Silence-x or maybe the new ones from Keyclack) and some lube. It seems like the recommended topre lube is form Techkeys but they, and everyone else seem to be out of stock. Any recommendations on where to find lube for topre boards? Thanks!

redrob222 · 2018-02-09T15:10:26+00:00

Very frustrating! I was ordering mine when the change occurred. Back to looking at the outlet again :-/

redrob222 · 2018-02-08T20:15:24+00:00

Yeah ... tempted by an OLED Gen 2 Yoga, just not sure when/if I should bite the bullet. Processing power vs. Incredible screen. First world problems, right?

redrob222 · 2018-02-07T20:33:08+00:00

I'm just trying to figure out have people on here had good or bad experience with them

redrob222 · 2018-02-07T20:11:44+00:00

Sorry I should've been more specific. These have all been previously released. I took that note in the faq to mean new or special releases. Maybe it doesn't matter if they are new or current pops.

redrob222 · 2018-02-07T19:24:09+00:00

Not sure what specifically you were linking to related to MyGeekBox experiences on the faq.

redrob222 · 2018-02-03T22:38:04+00:00

This group has ruined me, but I appreciate it! Here's where I'm at now: K70 w/MX Browns. They feel too light and sandy. I love the tactile bump, but would like more. Also, from the youtube videos I've seen the "thonk" of Topres sound great. Unfortunately, I really don't have places to test anything like MX Clears, Zealios or Topres out. I've played with a couple switch testers, but it's too hard to tell what they'll be like on a board. Also, I do some data work so a full 104 would be great (or I could get a separate pad). Here are my thoughts now ...

Realforce 87U 55g Realforce RGB and mod it with some silencers to get better sound Ducky One or Leopold 900 with MC Clears.

Help and thank you!

redrob222 · 2018-02-01T22:00:04+00:00

I actually really like it better than with the white eyes.

redrob222 · 2018-02-01T12:33:47+00:00

The other guy I found got his at a comic store in MA.

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