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Flesports FL980 RGB Hot-Swappable 1800 Keyboard Kit
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Flesports FL980 RGB Hot-Swappable 1800 Keyboard Kit
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Product Description
Bringing the classic Dolch colorway into the modern world, the FL980 keyboard kit from Flesports is an 1800 board for the 21st century. With 98 keys and a numpad in a compact full-size layout, the FL980 features an ABS high-profile case with adjustable feet to help you dial in a custom typing angle Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downXnightcrawl
198
Feb 2, 2021
My main concerns are:
a) Does the PCB support 5 pin switches?
b) Are the stabilizers screw in or plate mounted? Will I be able to replace them or modify if there is rattle?
c) Does the board need to be modified w/ dampening material if it sounds hollow?
Not sure if I forgot any other concerns, but for the price... I'll be more than happy to modify the board if needed.
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 2, 2021
Copying my reply to your question here too, incase people are looking for quick answers:
a) Yes, it does support 5 pin switches
b) The stabs are plate mount, and are replaceable
c) Most likely a steel plate board, it would benefit from dampening material
http://www.flesports.com/en/product/keyboard/view-2906.html
There is a photo on their product page where you can see under the switch
Joji_Griez
7
Keyboard Club Member
Feb 4, 2021
IronSunsetscalesI just checked a few reviews of the keyboard, it is using a steel plate for sure.
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 4, 2021
Joji_GriezYeah that is a very common setup as far as I know. Also someone else in the comment section mentioned this board comes with a silicon sheet underneath that steel plate and the PCB, and a foam dampener underneath the PCB. And that metal top bit they talk about on the website? It's that grey bezel around the top right 4 keys, with the logo on it. Which can be scrubbed off from what I've read in the comments (which is good, because it's awful)
(Edited)
Joji_Griez
7
Keyboard Club Member
Feb 5, 2021
IronSunsetscalesYeah, those are all my comments, lol. This product lauched in China first, and lot of guys on Drop are not likely to get much info on this thing, because everthing about this is in Chinese. I would like to help them by maybe provide some info from China.
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 6, 2021
Joji_GriezYep you're right, realized that a little too late lol. Drop is pretty lacking in providing info indeed, and you seem to find more info than I managed to gather, and I think it's been helping a couple of here, me including. Thank you for that
jlg.jr
22
Mar 26, 2021
IronSunsetscalesI just got this board from the official Kailh Aliexpress store, and I can confirm it is north facing, 5 pin and comes with silicon dampening in-between the aluminum plate and PCB only, with a spacebar silicone dampener as well. the stabs are plate mounted but come clipped and lubed and sound good to me.
NOTE: it will be hard to support custom cables, I have a custom aviator and its too thick to fit in the slit were the cables goes so you'll most likely be stuck with the inbox cable. The cable that comes with the board has guide arms that help fit it in the usb-c port. You will be get 2 cables, 1 is A to C and the other is C to C you'll also get a plastic cover and thats it no switch puller not cap puller so make sure you have one already.
no software as of now, ill post link to the Kailh store down below that also has the the FN+ table
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002082310567.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da24c4d5O72AG
IronSunsetscales
351
Mar 26, 2021
jlg.jrThank you very much for your input! Surprised to see it has an alu plate instead of steel. Nice to see the silicone dampeners included, very nice indeed.
Yeah that cable gutter is something I was worried about myself, and you confirm it. It'll be interesting in that regard, custom cables tend to be thick. No cap nor switch puller is an odd choice to say the least.
MarkESmith
1
May 20, 2021
IronSunsetscalesThere were both switch and keycap pullers in the box that mine came in - but under the cardboard tray holding the keyboard so easily missed.
jlg.jr
22
May 20, 2021
MarkESmithOh lol, I'll double check my box, but i have after market pullers anyways so i wasn't too worried about it
IronSunsetscales
351
May 20, 2021
MarkESmithYou're absolutely right, they are indeed under the cardboard 'bottom'! The keycap puller is good wire type unit, but that switch puller is pretty sad. Oh well, they're there at least
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 2, 2021
5 pin switches supported, I've posted a link to the product page in the discussions, and there is a photo on their site with a clear view of the pcb under a switch.
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 7, 2021
It's not in the feature list, so it's safe to assume it doesn't support QMK, nor VIA.
Hermit09
0
Apr 6, 2021
I have what might be a silly question. Is the file provided in the gdoc link only if the user wants to do something fancy with RGB and/or macros? IE: without that .exe file would this keyboard work with the basic system drivers? (I'm looking for something for work, which means no install permissions...)
IronSunsetscales
351
Apr 9, 2021
The board works fine without the software, there is a list of hotkeys that might be useful
(Edited)
jhgfku
0
Feb 4, 2021
Are the keycaps shine through or will i need to buy different keycaps? is the price final or will I need to pay more later?
IronSunsetscales
351
Feb 4, 2021
Keycaps are not shine trough, as you can see on picture #4. The price on the page is the final price for the board, minus shipping.
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