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Breaking onto the mech keys scene, enthusiast brand Buger has built a unique keycap set with universal appeal. It’s called TH01, and it’s shaped in versatile XDA profile Read More
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I only ordered the $30 BBox60 case and it’s really well built, the tolerances for the plastic is close to perfect to fit together without creaks and play. Typing angle is comfortable but front height is thick and needs a wrist wrest. Case didn’t fit my instant60 pcb so I shaved off unnecessary plastic and standoffs. Overall I’m excited for my other box60s to come in and highly recommend the case.
Typing test with CF plate and Gat Inks: https://youtu.be/0dlIo0VmOVw
dabbarankslmao, wait a minute... are you tellin' me I just paid 50 bones for this thing, when it was only supposed to be $30 ‽ ‽ ‽
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Drop, buddy, I really hope this wasn't all you. You're killin me right now . . .
10 stars for the case. This thing is awesome. It sucks they bumped it up to $50 but for $30 it's unbelievable. At $50 it's less of a no brainer but if you really like the look it could still be worth it.
I understand some disappointment on the keycaps but for me the uniqueness outweighs the flaws. The dye bleeds into the legend on a few of the keys with very thin text. Not all of the thin texted keys are affected by this so it's a little annoying that a couple are not perfect but I still like the overall look.
The desk mat looks pretty cool with the full set. Again I'm really into the look of this set so I have a strong bias. The stitching is not the best I've seen but it doesn't look like it'll fall apart of anything. It would be great if it matched the quality of the Dixie mats I have but it doesn't ruin it for me.
I think if I drew some lines on it there might be some subtle vertical drifting on some like the Left Right Up Down photo from yynmt but I can't really tell by eye. Nothing as bad as the PGUP key yynmt posted.
I bought the keycaps and the desk mat. I am quite disappointed with the quality of both the keycaps and the desk mat. I am even more disappointed with the abominable customer service... Notably, it seemed to be packaged well.
Keycap Set Pros:
XDA profile
Black and white colorway
Concept of legends and or versatility afforded therefrom
Font and graphics on legends
Packaging
Keycap Set Cons:
Warping
Nicks and scratches
Extremely inconsistent dyeing on legends (the legend on one keycap is almost unreadable and, despite the versatility afforded by the legends, there were no alternative keycaps that could be used for this key; it should be noted that the issues with the legends are more noticeable in real life than in pictures)
Despite the many issues of quality, it still looks good on my pure black board with all of the other black devices in my space. Therefore, I am still satisfied insofar as it is a black-and-white, XDA keycap set. I would likely be extremely pissed off if this was not my only black-and-white set... I would not recommend buying this set if money is tight.
Desk Mat Pros:
Thickness of mat
Aesthetics
Packaging
Desk Mat Cons:
Loose and clumsy stitching around edges
Very awkward size and or area
Compared to other mats I own, the looseness of the stitching around the edges makes the mat feel extremely cheap in relation to not only these other mats, but also its price tag. The size or area of the mat is extremely awkward, but I still bought the mat for aesthetic reasons. I would not recommend buying the mat until they improve the stitching, unless the size of the mat is what you are after.
The BBox60 case was a real surprise, it is very light and obviously plastic but actually works and makes a very inexpensive basis for a build. Also the desk mat is really nice, well made and looks great. These were the only things that took my rating from just 2 Stars to 3.
The caps however are a different matter. The dye sub is uneven, particularly on the larger keys like space bar or 2.75u shift. The caps are thin which allowed the spacebar to be slightly warped. The actual font on the caps is not crisp and in some caps it is blurred. Several of the caps in my kit were already marked on the sides as a result of the matte finish they seem to have. The finish is not unlike a blackboard and it will attract all kinds of marks even from your fingers. I think the matte finish is a very poor choice and one which just lowered the overall look and feeling of these caps.
Overall I am very disappointed. I was excited to use such a unique design of caps on some of my more unusual keyboards but I fear they would just cheapen these keyboards. As a result I am not sure what I will use them on, if anything.
LIN997Kiwi are a less clicky tactile and I personally really like them but normally on a firm plate. That said, if you lube then they might give a rich click in that case. Also try some sound dampening under the pcb of when you build it if you think it is too noisy. Experiment, that is what it is all about.
The case is neat, and I was super interested in this case idea as a great cheap alternative to other options on the market. But then I got it, and it is total garbage. The tolerances are meh at best. The USB port location is the biggest issue as it barely lets me get a cable plugged in. And worst of all, the mounting points short out the PCB (tried AN-C and Instant60). The PCB works fine out of the case, but once in, the mounting points make contact with pings and keep the PCB from working. I tried taping them up and that works some of the time, but the tape moves and the board fails again. I do not recommend this for anyone to try, especially not someone new looking for a cheap option. Save a bit more and get something nicer from KBDFans.
Things I like:
The design and construction of the case is great. The parts fit together really tight, the plastic is thick and makes for pretty solid construction. I really like the design of the caps, even if they aren't the deepest black.
Things I don't like:
The quality of the dye sub on some of the caps isn't good, mainly the plain spacebar. There are many noticeable blemishes on it. Thankfully the Buger logo spacebar is in much better condition. The legends aren't the sharpest. There is also some warp on the sides of some of the caps, but not in a way to cause any problems with use. Mostly just annoying when I notice it. Some of the plastic on the case has some light discoloration. It sucks, but it isn't terrible, and I bought an extra case to paint anyway, so I can deal with it.
Surprising things:
Yes, the keycaps aren't the thickest around, but this creates an unexpected benefit: They can be backlit. My old DDmilli doesn't have the best backlighting, but when the lights are down, it's just enough to see letters. And the dye sub is good enough that only the letters light up. I was about to drop a star for the thickness until I noticed that. Well played Buger.
So overall I like the caps, and the surprise backlit letters are great, but the quality control issues are a real bummer. The case is the real star. Even with the slight discoloration issue, the thought that went into it is apparent. The design and execution is excellent. I'd love to see more cases like this.
LIN997yes, but I don't think in a bad way. Here's a typing demo with some lubed Cherry Blacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuhvPr_D9es I have well used, unlubed T1's in mine right now, so not quite as nice sounding as this. But it gives you the idea
It feels like most of the budget for the kits went into the deskmat and keyboard, because the keycaps were all thin and warped. Giving 3 stars because the case and deskmat seem solid.
If I were to rate the keycaps by themselves, I'd give them a 1 star. The dye subbed legends are very fuzzy and the color almost look like a charcoal color.