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GK68 RGB Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard
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Featuring the popular 68-key layout and a sculpted CNC-aluminum case, the GK68 looks like something out of the Jetsons. And while it’s certainly futuristic in appearance, it’s got plenty of functionality to warrant the forward-thinking aesthetic Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downK00leggie
10
Jun 29, 2018
whoever made the case must have been blind. It is disgusting to look at hahah
MrMart
17
Jun 28, 2018
I get wanting to include the ` key buy why in the world would they decide on moving the Backspace (one of your most used keys on a keyboard) farther away from your hand?
Tigerman
412
Jul 6, 2018
and @kyuss80 I eventually solved all my own keyboard needs by using a fully programmable keyboard. I now use a minivan (40%) and all the keys I need for programming, debugging etc. are in a layer, right beneath my fingers. I know that such a small keyboard is probably not for everyone, but I was blown away by how quick I got used to it. The key for me was to come up with a layout based on what made sense for me. For example, open brackets < [ ( and { are under my A S D and F keys. It's completely solved all the problems I used to have, like position of ` key, quick access to certain function keys, etc. and I've found it's much quicker to access all keys now that I don't have to look down and stretch way out to symbols, function keys. Since a keyboard is a tool that we use for many hours every week, I don't think there's any problem with moving to something a bit customised. I've never looked back! Thanks for reading all this, and YMMV of course.
Shalakazaam
596
Jul 6, 2018
Tigermani do have a programmable keyboard (pok3r) but theres so few keys (prolly only one, right side CTRL) that i dont use often. everything else on this 60% keyboard i use almost all the time :/ i program too yet i also use my computer for tons of other tasks, so...
Tonkatonk
8
Sep 16, 2018
This keyboard is designed poorly. What 68 layout uses backspace shifted 1u to the right? I have no clue why that would be useful instead of the standard Home, Page up, page down, end layout.
It might as well be a 1u backspace.
It might as well be a 1u backspace.
HerpDerpenberg
288
Sep 18, 2018
TonkatonkYou can get around some of the wonky key layout with the programmability. But even with the standard Home, Page Up, Page Down, End layout. IMO, that's 4 keys that you could get into two with use of function layers. Typically, I'm doing either/or home or page up.
But overall, it seems like the programming software is a bit funky, but not impossible to work with. Once of those things where they were very close to hitting that affordable mark with an RGB/hot swap keyboard at a low price with an aluminum case.
But overall, it seems like the programming software is a bit funky, but not impossible to work with. Once of those things where they were very close to hitting that affordable mark with an RGB/hot swap keyboard at a low price with an aluminum case.
josh_b
267
Sep 21, 2018
Yeah I was thinking that `/~ should have been swapped with backspace. And you're right, that's exactly how tada68 does it. Otherwise this is a cute board and I would have considered buying it. It is a decent price for the hotswap pcb and the interesting bezel. But I use =/+ & backspace too often to deal with this layout.
Jino74
832
Jun 29, 2018
Not a fan of the look. I'm glad they didn't use the weird shortened left shift key found on the GK64 this time.
A relatively small price difference from the Z70 Pro and ALT so I find this to be a really hard sell.
A relatively small price difference from the Z70 Pro and ALT so I find this to be a really hard sell.
Jino74
832
Jul 4, 2018
Did you notice the extra key they added before the backspace? These guys just love to mess with people.
banana_bread
153
Jul 6, 2018
Jino74I did, but at least the extra key is a standard size extra key, unlike that weird left shift on the GK64. Causes such a pain for keycap compatability, one of the many reasons i would never consider the gk64.
i would've preferred they left the backspace in the normal position and put the extra key on the top right, similar to a tada68. I'll be passing on this one, but glad to see more hotswap boards that aren't low pro.
i would've preferred they left the backspace in the normal position and put the extra key on the top right, similar to a tada68. I'll be passing on this one, but glad to see more hotswap boards that aren't low pro.
bob123
167
Jun 28, 2018
I wish there were a barebones version with no caps or switches.,, especially considering it's hotswap and the switch selection isn't so large.
I don't want those caps or any of those switches, I already have some of those!
But the case and pcb/plate combo would kinda be neat to have!
I don't want those caps or any of those switches, I already have some of those!
But the case and pcb/plate combo would kinda be neat to have!
JustFluxz
456
Aug 27, 2018
This would be perfect for me if it had they layout of the TADA68, and a case similar to the GK64... There is no such thing as a perfect keyboard. :(
Jino74
832
Sep 16, 2018
I recommend a beginners soldering project kit from Amazon. It's $15-$25 and you can make all the mistake you want.
Gert_fischer
67
Sep 17, 2018
Jino74soldering is realy easy, the worst thing that can happen is ugly solder joints.
Cyphre
2710
Jun 28, 2018
Also wish there was a barebones version, as the switches and keycaps aren't at all interesting.
WherestheSNES
129
Sep 17, 2018
Yeah it's like bezels and centered legends. For some reason you have to pay a million dollars to get them.
RonTvDinner
87
Sep 19, 2018
WherestheSNESReminds me of the ducky shine mini. I like alot about this board, case design, hotswap, full RGB, but that backspace........ should have gone with tada layout...
dinosaur_meat
248
Jun 28, 2018
Questions:
1) what is the programming firmware? 2) does the PCB have holes for 5-pin ("PCB mount") switches?
1) what is the programming firmware? 2) does the PCB have holes for 5-pin ("PCB mount") switches?
plexabyte
67
Jun 28, 2018
dinosaur_meatFirmware probably the same as the rest of the GK lineup, it's confusing but I just program the layouts I want and uninstall, and they update it pretty regularly. Not quite QMK/Jigon/etc. but not bad for a $130 board.
angelic_knight
1
Jun 29, 2018
dinosaur_meatCheck the photos here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.151.694253efN3Qg1v&id=571696995889&ns=1&abbucket=15#detail
It looks to me like PCB mount switches would work fine.
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