my 2 issues one is a user error and the room for error on installing switches is very small my other issues is i got a defective board and the tilde key doesn't work and i cant figure out if i can swap the board for one that isn't defective. also the software website hyper links don't work.
Wasn't sure exactly what to expect with a DIY board that was priced this low, and even though there were a few issues getting it set up, the board itself seems pretty solidly built and is standing the test of time (so far).
One thing to note is that everything is really snug. Getting the top of the case off was hard because of how little allowance there was between the snap-on top and bottom of the case; I needed to wedge a metal rule between the two pieces to get it to come apart and scratched up the spot in the process.
Added mods to the build, such as polyfill and blue tape and have appreciated this keyboard even more as something I put together.
Inexpensive board for beginners to tamper with. Definitely needs modding or else it sounds hollow. A little bit on the light weight so it's more prone to sliding around. Board is very stiff and has no flex. Best thing about it is the RGB. I took the easy route and paired it with HMX Sakura silent switches. The stiffness and hollowness helped create a gentle thoccy sound profile.
I bought this keyboard to make a cheapo for a YouTube video expecting it to be rather sloppy for the price. While it is hollow sounding stock, less than $20 worth of poron fixes that. Once its been modified It's actually a pretty awesome keyboard. I downloaded the driver from the Chinese website and it appears to be clean. I ran several tests and scans on it and found nothing. The software is decent and offers quite a bit of RGB customization as well as layer editing.
This is an ideal clean slate for someone new to the hobby. The reserved design gives a blank canvas to customize it as you see fit as you start to explore different builds!
Very good keyboard for the price, USB from both sides makes it pretty flexible and RGB is plenty bright. Very good for a beginner board and won't break the bank if you accidentally scratch or break the board. Though you are getting what you are paying for it is still a good deal.