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Looking for a fun side project? The GK61 could be the answer Read More

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nathan.coulombe

387

May 31, 2019

Seriously? 50 cents for the discount? Why wouldn't I just order direct? Especially when that gives me the options to swap the plastic case for aluminum, or throw in keycaps or switches? Drop has really gone down the shitter. https://www.epathbuy.com/product/igk61-diy-custom-kit-abs-plastic-case-hot-swappable-mx-mechanical-switches-full-rgb-programmable-keyboard-kit-6/

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eponymous

586

May 31, 2019

Having it available as a hotswap is excellent, but again that's $53 for just the kit, no switches, no keycaps, so you're looking at additional $$ again. The point of the one I linked is saving on that extra stuff, for people who don't already have switches and caps to throw on, or who are happy with Gaterons. I'd definitely take a $53 hotswap kit over this $42 normal PCB, though!

Kirtyb

May 31, 2019

eponymousYeah I just didn’t want people to think they could get that one and plug any switch in. It’s definitely a good deal if your happy with Gateron optical switches.

LevelSteam

May 31, 2019

Wow this is a hell of a discount!

JayyyLmao

May 31, 2019

LevelSteamFor those of us who are skeptical of a 999 dollar plastic keyboard, massdrop definitely messed up the data entry here. This is barely a discount https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

EliN

140

May 31, 2019

What is the material of the plate? Also, what type of stabilizers are those? Cherry plate mount or knock offs?

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Chinspike

155

May 31, 2019

Not entirely sure, sorry. I recall someone using it with a tofu case, if that helps. You can buy PCB and plate separately but you wouldn't be saving much: https://www.epathbuy.com/product-category/mechanical-keyboard-diy-parts-accessories/hot-swappable-pcb/

Yoke

Jun 2, 2019

Butting in here to say, check out the 1upkeyboards’ HSE PCB or Kbdfans’ DZ60RGB ansi edition PCB. Both are hotswappable, comes in standard ANSI (aka pok3r format), and are QMK programmable.

giammin

428

May 31, 2019

is it programmable?

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Xyverz

619

May 31, 2019

Well ... I *was* interested until I read this. Non QMK programmable is a deal-breaker for me.

xamo

Jun 1, 2019

Yup. The software is awful! I bought a GK PCB a while ago and if I knew how bad the software is and that it doesnt support QMK I would not have bought it. My fault :\

womin

Jun 4, 2019

According to a few reviews on Amazon, this has a built-in microphone beneath the spacebar (https://imgur.com/a/Jj4h1lM). Not sure if this is true, but if it is then I question the credibility of this company. Why would they include something like that on a keyboard? If somebody can verify this that would be great. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Independent-Mechanical-Keyboard-Plastic-Aluminum/dp/B07JVMBMNK

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V1ntrez

Oct 23, 2020

wominvery late responce. Yes there is a microphone under the spacebar, no you shouldnt worry the mic has no passthrough and even if so its not hard to break of without damaging the pcb

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emiler

Nov 7, 2020

V1ntrezHey, i have this pcb, but the microphone isn't that sensitive. It work just if i play loud music (really loud music). How can i mod it to use the rgb with music?

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Keeg12345

May 31, 2019

Is this hotswappable? Just plugging switches in?

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ValianTkz

May 31, 2019

Oh perhaps it's just the GH60 GK61 that's wireless. My two GK61 have the Bluetooth modules

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BeastNasty

May 31, 2019

ValianTkzGH60 GK61 has a Bluetooth option but it isn't on all of them.

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Sk3letron

Nov 12, 2019

Update to GK61 / GK64 and 5° Case compatibility: I just received my GK64 from drop, and now have the 61 and 64. The PCB+Plate for both boards will not fit in the 5° case out of the box due to the plate being too long and too wide by several millimeters. The PCB will fit - but none of the holes will line up with the post holes in the case. This gives you two options: 1 - Buy a new plate from KBD fans that is compatible with the 5° and remove the plate that ships with the GK boards. You will be able to fit the place and PCB into the case. This requires removing the factory installed stabilizers. 2 - Modify the plate by filing / grinding down the excess material until it is flush with the PCB. You can leave the stabilizers in place. I went with option 2, and filed down the plate by hand until it just fit in the case. I think this is the best method, as you can 'press fit' the plate into place, and you do not need the support holes anymore. TLDR: You can get the GK61 and 64 into a 5° Case by modifying or replacing the plate. After doing this, I would not recommend it because the support holes in the case do not line up with any of the holes in the PCB / plate. It is too much work for a mediocre result. You are much better off buying a plate / PCB from KBDFans that will work with the 5° out of the box.

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Sleepyy

Apr 23, 2020

Sk3letronSo if I buy one of these cases from KBD do I also have to just get a plate and it will fit in fine? Or do I need something else to get the pcb to fit in the cas.

Sk3letron

Apr 23, 2021

SleepyyIf you go to the KBD fans website, their page for the 5 Degree case has links for a PCB and Plate that are compatible. I would recommend buying those and you should be gtg. I recently purchased a DZ60RGB Hotswap Rev2 that fit in my 5 degree also (KBD fans will link to the Rev3 version).

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Eduardo247

Jun 2, 2019

Will the KBDfans 5° 60% aluminum case fit on this? https://kbdfans.cn/collections/60-layout-case/products/pre-orderkbdfans-5-60-case

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Cero

Aug 20, 2019

Thanks for the follow-up. Now that it is confirmed, I will buy another plate before buying alu case.

Sk3letron

Aug 20, 2019

CeroThere are some hotswap boards on KBDfans that are advertised to work with the 5° Case, I am going to try one out

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FrianBong

May 31, 2019

This may be a dumb question but are the LEDs already built in?

nathan.coulombe

387

May 31, 2019

FrianBongYes, they are.

ThatBoyREN

May 31, 2019

It’s a great keyboard for sure, hotswappable and works perfectly!

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LordDankMemes

Jun 4, 2019

do I need a certain switch to see the leds?

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arno_aaron

Jul 31, 2019

LordDankMemesYes, since the LED is mounted on the PCB directly above the switch contacts (as shown in the images above), you will need a clear switch body in order for the lighting to be clearly visible when powered. Otherwise, the only light that will be visible (if any) will be through the little hole at the bottom of most Cherry-clone switches (as shown by the green LED in the following image).

Of course, the green LED is not included with purchased switches; there's a hole in the switch for you to insert the pins of the LED through to solder onto a PCB, but that's for older designs before RGB lighting through clear switch housings became popular.

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Purrito

Late reply but you can just clip the extra plastic pins on the ink blacks off and then put them in

Wyfo

Yes but don't buy opticals u probably play fortnite if u want to get opticals but I got them 1 year ago and it's not recommended cause now I need to buy a new pcb

DAZEY

do you think i can take out the pcb and put into a kdbfans case so i can still have opticals