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Keycool KC84 Wireless RGB Hotswap Mechanical Keyboard
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Keycool KC84 Wireless RGB Hotswap Mechanical Keyboard
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Crafted in the increasingly popular 84-key layout, the Keycool KC84 houses a full set of numbers, function keys, and arrows—all packed into a form factor that wastes not a smidge of space. This model offers the versatility to connect using a USB-C cable, or wirelessly over 2.4G with the included receiver Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downZ170kid
26
Oct 8, 2020
HUUUUGE disappointment. Also, PSA this product has ZERO warranty from the manufacturer.
Immediately upon using the keyboard I have experienced issues. Keystrokes are not registering or they register as a hold-down press. Making this entirely unusable, this is not even for quick double pressing this is simply while typing (while wired, did not even bother trying wireless).
At first, I thought it was a specific key and that the switches needed to be taken out and re-seated. But this does not seem to be the case, it is any random key at a random given time, and often enough that it impedes and use for this keyboard. I tried swapping some switches for some Kailh Purples I had on hand but this improved nothing.
Sadly this is a completed dud. Which is to bad, because this board initially seems like a great option, for the price you get Cherry hot-swap sockets in a 75% layout, with wireless connectivity, and backlighting. But it was not meant to be.
KaneWVU
10
Oct 1, 2020
I just got mine in today and I have to say I am not impressed. In wire mode the keyboard works as expected, but in wireless for me it just does not work. For me it does not work well for gaming because sometimes the keys are held for longer or double presses are not registered. I have used the switches it came with and some novel keys creams with the same result. If I want to correct a word and I hit backspace 5 times quickly, I will only move back 3 places. I really like the layout and the caps are decent but the keyboard just is not working. I am looking to find a firmware update but so far have not found anything yet. I hoping that I am the odd one out here and I just have a bad unit. Can anyone else confirm the issues that I am having?
KaneWVU
10
Oct 6, 2020
I got to the point where I was really upset and realized that the only reason I bought this was because I wanted the CTRL. But did not want to pay the price. The wired mode works perfectly but if I was going to use a wire I would have payed more and bought the CTRL. At least the layout is pretty cool and for non games I was able to get mine to be usable in wireless. I’m not sure how to return something but if you find out let me know.
Brian.M
15
Oct 14, 2020
KaneWVUI did end up returning mine because the wireless was so poor. Fortunately the return was easy and efficient. I wasn't sure how it would go being my first return with DROP but it was good. I just contacted support and explained the problem. They gave me a prepaid label and I got a full refund.
Fishypixels
32
Aug 17, 2020
Got this through kprepublic and man is the wireless range abysmal. It seems being less than a foot from the receiver is required for it to not miss keys. I thought it was broken at first. The package as a whole is pretty great though. so just treat this like the wireless isnt a feature.
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Fishypixels
32
Aug 26, 2020
Using a 1.5ft usb extension cable made a massive difference. I can now be multiple feet away from the receiver.
chriswck
6
Jul 26, 2020
Spotted this release a week or so back, and since I'm cheap, went on Taobao to try a bit of luck. Lo and behold, the base version (without Drop collab(?)) retailing for just below fifty USD. Not sure what changes Drop will be making to this particular release aside from the key caps; but in case you're curious, this is what I found with the non-Drop "base" version.
- Bought the RGB Gateron Red Switch with Bluetooth 5.0, all black PBT key caps. Board has a plastic frame, small 5/6(?) degree incline. Extensible legs to further prop up the back (one height). Came with a ~1.5m USB-A to USB-C cable, wire key cap puller, short/stout key switch puller, user manual (a single A4 printed paper). According to manual, keyboard weighs in at around 870g
- Hot-swappable, plate mount "cherry-like" stabilizers, white aluminum plate, PCB supports 3/5 pins
- Switch housing wobble present, filmed them and they're now very fine. These "cherry-like" stabs do not look like genuine cherry. They have a good amount of wobble, and the "stab slider" had way more wiggle room than what I've seen before with any other stabs. They came out of factory with a small amount of lube - did some mods to eliminate the wobble and re-lubed them - still feels off, e.g. the two sides of the space bar feels different and inconsistent. Not sure if it's just my batch or not.
- Wireless connectivity - Bluetooth connects up to 3 devices. Not sure how to figure out the encryption used as some the commentors have been asking - will give it a try if you let me know how
- Media function keys - supported. (1) My PC (2) Homepage (3) Calculator (4) Media Player (5) Previous (6) Next (7) Play/Pause (8) Stop (9) Mute (10) Volume down (11) Volume up. No print on caps
- MacOS support - (kind of) supported with a Fn key combination toggle. The keys along the space bar row will be in Mac format. Media function keys remain unchanged. (No additional Mac-friendly key caps, like those from Keychron)
- RGB features - pretty much identical color schemes with those on a Keychron; can adjust speed and brightness; static and dynamic color schemes; lights can be toggled on/off. LED light sits on the top/north side of the PCB. Keyboard remembers the last used color scheme and brightness level after switching off and back on (not sure if this is a given for RBG keyboards, but thought I'd just put it here as well)
- Battery life - been using this for almost a week, without much lighting on and still going. Some sources say the capacity is around 2700mAH.
- Programmability, firmware support - did not find any official firmware update support nor programmability software, using the QR code official links on the bottom of the keyboard even in Chinese version. Right now Fn+Del = Ins
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chriswck
6
Feb 12, 2021
Hey! Sorry for the tardy response. Now with a bit more experience - was still quite new to the mech keeb scence back then - I now realize, yes, those stabs were terrible haha. I would say to just get a new set of genuine Cherry or Durock stabs. I ended up selling this board in favor of my Keydous NJ68 - my daily driver ever since. 75% not really my thing, and really enjoy 65%. Good luck!
ValianTkz
18
Jul 24, 2020
Tfw no gateron green switch option. I get that I can get them anywhere though
Powerchimp
0
Jul 24, 2020
Id love to have the INSERT key up there at top-right instead of PauseBreak.
Can the Pause be changed to INS and an INS keycap be placed on it by default?
SinisterSlim
0
Aug 20, 2020
PowerchimpNot sure if this will apply to this particular model on the drop, but I have a wired only version of this keyboard and was able to use the Keycool software found on KPrepublic's site to remap the Pause key to Insert.
static.overdub
555
Jul 24, 2020
Any relation to this disasterous KC64 drop?
https://drop.com/buy/kc64-mechanical-keyboard/talk#discussions
FrowningTea
24
Jul 23, 2020
Given that the F-keys aren't entirely necessary for me...
This or the Keychron K6?
(Mostly looking to use as a wireless keeb so signal reliability and construction would be the most important aspects.)
StaticNebula26
1
Jul 26, 2020
FrowningTeaThis has a separate wireless 2.4 usb dongle so it should actually be better than most bluetooth wireless keebs. As for construction it is plastic, so unless you can find an aftermarket aluminum case, that's the only downside I can see.
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