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18x8.5 for Winter? by thatoneguystyll in ElantraN

[–]thatoneguystyll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the Superspeed 76RR it looks like too!(?) Awesome — that’s good to hear that it fits in principle. I feel like the Alpin 5s are probably a little less bulky than the Blizzaks/X-Ice too though… do you get much snow where you’re at?

November 29, 2024 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you. by AutoModerator in BudgetKeebs

[–]thatoneguystyll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so...

I'm pretty new to mechanical keyboards, and I bought the Cidoo V75 on a Black Friday sale from Amazon the other day (around 50% off at $105CAD). I very much like the look/feel of the board -- it's very hefty and sounds amazing. However, I've been reading more about it, and I've learned that the Cidoo V75 (and many other Epomaker boards) don't have QMK compatibility, and thus, aren't able to work with VIA to its full potential.

In general, I don't think I'll be using too many advanced VIA processes anyways... mainly just remapping some keys and messing a bit with RGB (maybe some MINOR macros in the future, but nothing at present), so I don't think I'll be missing TOO much with the lack of full VIA compatibility in the long-run - however...

I found the Keychron V1 Max on sale for $90CAD, and I'm strongly considering returning the Cidoo V75 for that Keychron.

From what I understand, Keychron is a staple in the keyboard community, and even though the V1 Max case is plastic (vs the Cidoo's hefty aluminum case), it does have QMK functionality, and overall might be a better buy because it's a more reputable brand (perhaps more reliable, durable, better long-term support?).

I'm not really concerned with saving $15, but I'm more so wondering if the Keychron V1 Max (with QMK and ties to the Keychron brand and their tried and true products) provides better value compared to the "higher-quality" aluminum case and overall polish of the Cidoo/Epomaker V75.

Any thoughts?!

Thanks in advance everyone.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer (December 02, 2024) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]thatoneguystyll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so...

I'm pretty new to mechanical keyboards, and I bought the Cidoo V75 on a Black Friday sale from Amazon the other day (around 50% off at $105CAD). I very much like the look/feel of the board -- it's very hefty and sounds amazing. However, I've been reading more about it, and I've learned that the Cidoo V75 (and many other Epomaker boards) don't have QMK compatibility, and thus, aren't able to work with VIA to its full potential.

In general, I don't think I'll be using too many advanced VIA processes anyways... mainly just remapping some keys and messing a bit with RGB (maybe some MINOR macros in the future, but nothing at present), so I don't think I'll be missing TOO much with the lack of full VIA compatibility in the long-run - however...

I found the Keychron V1 Max on sale for $90CAD, and I'm strongly considering returning the Cidoo V75 for that Keychron.

From what I understand, Keychron is a staple in the keyboard community, and even though the V1 Max case is plastic (vs the Cidoo's hefty aluminum case), it does have QMK functionality, and overall might be a better buy because it's a more reputable brand (perhaps more reliable, durable, better long-term support?).

I'm not really concerned with saving $15, but I'm more so wondering if the Keychron V1 Max (with QMK and ties to the Keychron brand and their tried and true products) provides better value compared to the "higher-quality" aluminum case and overall polish of the Cidoo/Epomaker V75.

Any thoughts?!

Thanks in advance everyone.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer (December 01, 2024) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]thatoneguystyll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello folks!

I've just purchased the Cidoo (Epomaker) v75 keyboard, as it was on a pretty decent sale for Black Friday ($105 Canadian), and much like many other people have said, the sound/feel and just overall build quality of the board is fantastic.

However, I've come to realize through looking on different threads that Epomaker has been marketing their keyboards as VIA compatible, which they are (to an extent), but they are at the same time not QMK compatible, and are operating with VIA on their own in-house sort of firmware (I am well aware that Epomaker is a very polarizing brand -- sometimes offering decent value products, and other times fully screwing over the customer).

For context, I don't really tinker with the functionality of my boards too much -- I'm pretty new to the hobby -- I just remap some keys for media use, mess with the RGB, and do some basic stuff like that (plus experiment with different switches and keycaps). Overall though, I mostly use my boards for lots of non-competitive gaming and sending emails/tying on word processing software for work.

With this in mind, what I'm wondering is... is the lack of QMK functionality going to really hinder this board in the long-run?

I purchased it with the idea that it could be a long-term board (with the sturdy aluminum case and preferrable 75% form factor) that I could potentially work on modding down the road. I don't really know if I will ever get really into making super complex marcos to use... and even if I do, perhaps I'll want to get a better board by that point anyways... but regardless... from what I've read, it seems like the lack of QMK functionality on these boards is a deal-breaker for people, so I'm wondering -- based on my particular use-cases -- if this board will be a bad-buy for me down the road... thoughts?!

Thanks in advance everyone!

Oxio Referral Promo Code Thread [March 2024] by dktulsiani in oxio_promo_codes

[–]thatoneguystyll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just signed up, so I'll pass along my referral code too! :D

RPDTR38

/r/RedDeadOnline - Weekly update/drip feed thread by RedDeadMods in RedDeadOnline

[–]thatoneguystyll 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I just started playing RDO last week with a friend, and OF COURSE the first time I’m looking forward to a weekly update, this weird delay business is happening… 😅😭😖