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AoPo AP108 Wooden Mechanical Keyboard Kit
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AoPo AP108 Wooden Mechanical Keyboard Kit
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Create your next keyboard with notes from nature. The AoPo AP108 Wooden Mechanical Keyboard Kit combines a real rosewood case with vibrant SMD RGB LED lights to set the stage Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downPooStick
13
Sep 9, 2019
Wow, I've been witing for a full-sized module keyboard kit. There are so few and all of them are missing some key feature. Cheers for the detachable USB cable. What is meant here by "programmable via softare"? Is everything stored internally, or must you constantly run their proprietary software as an intermediate layer to take advantage of their programming? Just one more thought, would be nice if the kit also included a USB hub along the back.
PooStick
13
Sep 9, 2019
@SpencerL I understand that you could use it as a normal "dumb" keyboard without any special software. Just to clarify, can you program keyboard macros (stored in the keyboard chipset itself) and then use those macros without the software running as a middleware layer (i.e. set up the macros in windows using their proprietary sofware, then reboot into linux and still have those macros available without any software)?
I also wanted to confirm that the kailh, gateron, and cherry MX switches are interchangeable in this board.
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SpencerL
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keeb weeb
Sep 10, 2019
PooStickYes, just need to set the macros and it will remember your settings.
All MX switches are compatible as long as they are plate mount (or just clip off the legs on PCB mount switches).
Spiffymooge
14
Sep 6, 2019
I'm new to MK and sorry if this is a stupid question but does "Kit" in this mean just the keyboard with the switches and LEDs and no keycaps?
Or does "Kit" mean keyboard and standalone switches that require assembly?
caleb_mar
0
Sep 9, 2019
Honestly I wish there was an option for standard boards sans the hotswap. In my experience switches can fall off and it's a pain in the ass.
Tomx19
3
Nov 2, 2019
Just received mine, anyone having trouble with some of the kailh hotswap sockets not working?
editjames
1
Nov 14, 2019
such a shame. I wish the seller would comment on how to fix these. or offer to fix them because they are pretty.
macboarder
41
Sep 6, 2019
Since it apparently is not compatible with QMK (as per one of the previous answers in here), what functionality does the proprietary software offer? And is it just for programming or does it need to be running at all times for all of the keyboard’s capabilities to be accessible?
GrammatricalObject
24
Sep 6, 2019
It's pretty. Is the board flat, or does it have an incline? If it is inclined, what %? Would love to see a side profile picture.
Elrick
2107
Sep 11, 2019
whomad1215In China nothing is restricted, as it should always be.
A real free-market system where your money can buy anything without any restrictions whatsoever but here in the decaying Western Part of humanity, we are choked with this sodden mess of restrictions and ignorant laws, designed to cut off economic trade and access.
So glad we have China in the World today, truly a free market system for Everyone not just for the Elites ; )
ElrickI have always liked you, I will always like you.
Buy yourself a beer for me for this one haha. Generous, I know =P
geoken
2
Sep 6, 2019
KBDFans kits support PCB mount as well. I don't think there is anything inherent with kailh sockets that would force the OEM to not add those two holes to the board.
mdot
406
Keyboard Club Member
Sep 6, 2019
geokencorrect. it is technically possible. but generally on the cheaper boards, thats just extra cost on the pcb that the manufacturer simply wont spend as most dont need/care. this is DIRT cheap for a wooden case 108 key kit. again... just assumptions on my part. given that there is a stack of people on another board they ran here (a tkl version of this if i remember right) that never heard a peep from the manuf, id say its a safe guess.
Elrick
2107
Sep 8, 2019
Finally a FULL sized honey for the addicts that want Wood ; )
Couldn't resist on this purchase here. My first Wooden Keyboard, without any termites or borers installed (hopefully).
Onya MassDrop, good to see more REAL sized keyboards for sale on your web site, using organic materials.
Baacharu
6
Sep 7, 2019
I would be tempted to buy this with Kailh black box switches.
However, I remember reading somewhere that Kailh box switches can cause issues with keycaps as they are too tight fitting. Is that still an issue with current box switches?
SpencerL
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keeb weeb
Sep 9, 2019
Vendor confirmed that the Box switches from Kailh are new batch, hope that helps!
famguy07
79
Nov 12, 2019
It's a shame such a beautiful keyboard has such shitty mounting. That is my only complaint, but its a huge one.
First, The mounting of the USB C daughter board was too tight or something, much like @Igarashi below. However, for me, not one of the keys on the board worked. After removing the daughter board and retesting with it unmounted, all my keys worked, so I hope to be able to remount it with the right screw pressure to allow it to continue working.
Second, as others said, the mounting of the PCB is complete shit. Whoever thought top mounting a hotswap PCB with only 4 screws from the PCB to the plate over a full size keyboard has obviously never designed a keyboard before. The good news is that the top mounted plate feels solid, as a top mounted plate should, so once you have your switches in place, they will stay and feel just fine. Getting them into place, however, is a separate task entirely. Again, as others said, the PCB warps horribly, especially on row 5 (spacebar row) and on the far right by the numpad.
I did not have any issues with the hotswap sockets disconnecting from their solder joints, however, there is not a lot of solder on any of the joints, so I can easily see why others are having issues with them.
If it weren't for the mounting issues, this would easily be a 4-5 star keyboard. It's absolutely beautiful. I would only drop it to 4 stars if the software (again linked below by @SpencerL) doesn't work well or is missing features. I may update that in the future. However, with the mounting issues, I have to give it 1/5 out of the box and up to 3/5 once fixed.
I'll post a picture or two once I get GMK camping installed.
CaptainPunch
0
Sep 1, 2020
How is this keyboard now? I saw this ad https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001033641971.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.3064221fqCmtCz&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.128609.0&scm_id=1007.13339.128609.0&scm-url=1007.13339.128609.0&pvid=e765c62e-ae20-44f1-9e7b-10b2d1b1c658&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.128609.0,pvid:e765c62e-ae20-44f1-9e7b-10b2d1b1c658,tpp_buckets:668%230%23131923%2356_668%23808%235965%23313_668%23888%233325%2311_668%232846%238110%23309_668%232717%237558%23159_668%231000022185%231000069217%230_668%233468%2315615%23637
For the same keyboard and wondering if I should get this or just buy a ducky one 2 rgb and mode it for hot swapping.
famguy07
79
Sep 8, 2020
CaptainPunchIt's ok, I'm actually typing on it now, since I needed a numpad recently. As I mentioned in my first post, once it's set up, it's great. Also as seen in the picture, its still a beautiful board.
However, the right Windows key and context key still don't work, along with numpad 3. I don't use any of these keys, so I haven't opened it up to see if its a bad solder job, or what.
My suggestion is still the same when I first got the board. If you want a working product, out of the box with no hassle, avoid this. If you are willing to put up with and troubleshoot some (fixable) issues, and prefer the look of this board, go with it. It's still very much a 3/5 with the issues, but it makes up for it with its looks.
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