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A true 60% mechanical keyboard with real-time macro programming, the Poker II is compact, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional—and this version features a few key updates to make it even better. The new Poker II has legends situated in the top left of each keycap, and it comes outfitted with the latest USB-C connection, which also makes it compatible with the latest Mac computers Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downNarann
124
May 19, 2017
Please guys upvote if you agree with this, I think it's important to suggest one single thing to ikbc peoples. The more peoples will upvote this the more ikbc will consider it. If we are big enough, maybe Massdrop peoples could endorse this request.
# Massdrop community suggestion to ikbc engeneers about the New Poker II (aka ikbc Poker II):
As you maybe know peoples are complaining about how the layer and macro system works. This try to regroup a final proposition and we all hope you will consider it to make the layers easier to use.
Programing layers the current way is fine:
Select your layer using Fn+Shift, start programing a macro using Fn+Ctrl, <any letter>, <sequence of letter>, Pn, then Fn+Ctrl again to quit programming mode.
This is fine and very intuitive by the way. Good job on this. :)
We have two problems with this keyboard:
1) Default Fn macros can't be reprogrammed.
Please let users customize Fn+<letter> with any letter.
This will be fixed by the next firmware you are working on and supposed to be delivered in 3 weeks/a month. (Thanks a lot for this by the way :) ).
2) Layer 1, 2 and 3 are not accessible from default layer.
We don't want to type Fn+Shift to switch layers while we are typing:
* Type something (default layer) * Fn+Shift (layer 1) * Use your macro (often a single key) * Fn+Shift (layer 2) * Fn+Shift (layer 3) * Fn+Shift (default layer) * Continue to type * Repeat
This break the flow a lot and make layers actually unusable.
We want to access layers the following way. While typing in default layer:
<letter> for default layer <Fn+letter> Fn macro (the next firmware you are working on a supposed to be delivered in 3 weeks/a month). <Pn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 1 <Pn+Fn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 2 <Fn+Pn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 3 (suggestion)
This mean you can access any layer without switching from the default layer. :)
This, of course, bring those limitations which are perfectly fine:
We can't reprogram Fn+RShift because (of course) we still needed to switch layers to program (default, 1, 2, 3).
Fn+R can't be reprogrammed in any layer as it's the only way to reset the current layer. But as the keyboard allow to switch Fn and Pn key, we think it's not a big limitation.
Don't hesitate to to sign up on the Massdrop page of the product if you have any question.
This keyboard is awesome, very solid and very good build quality, please fix those firmware problems and make it a pleasure to use.
# Massdrop community suggestion to ikbc engeneers about the New Poker II (aka ikbc Poker II):
As you maybe know peoples are complaining about how the layer and macro system works. This try to regroup a final proposition and we all hope you will consider it to make the layers easier to use.
Programing layers the current way is fine:
Select your layer using Fn+Shift, start programing a macro using Fn+Ctrl, <any letter>, <sequence of letter>, Pn, then Fn+Ctrl again to quit programming mode.
This is fine and very intuitive by the way. Good job on this. :)
We have two problems with this keyboard:
1) Default Fn macros can't be reprogrammed.
Please let users customize Fn+<letter> with any letter.
This will be fixed by the next firmware you are working on and supposed to be delivered in 3 weeks/a month. (Thanks a lot for this by the way :) ).
2) Layer 1, 2 and 3 are not accessible from default layer.
We don't want to type Fn+Shift to switch layers while we are typing:
* Type something (default layer) * Fn+Shift (layer 1) * Use your macro (often a single key) * Fn+Shift (layer 2) * Fn+Shift (layer 3) * Fn+Shift (default layer) * Continue to type * Repeat
This break the flow a lot and make layers actually unusable.
We want to access layers the following way. While typing in default layer:
<letter> for default layer <Fn+letter> Fn macro (the next firmware you are working on a supposed to be delivered in 3 weeks/a month). <Pn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 1 <Pn+Fn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 2 <Fn+Pn+letter> execute letter macro of Layer 3 (suggestion)
This mean you can access any layer without switching from the default layer. :)
This, of course, bring those limitations which are perfectly fine:
We can't reprogram Fn+RShift because (of course) we still needed to switch layers to program (default, 1, 2, 3).
Fn+R can't be reprogrammed in any layer as it's the only way to reset the current layer. But as the keyboard allow to switch Fn and Pn key, we think it's not a big limitation.
Don't hesitate to to sign up on the Massdrop page of the product if you have any question.
This keyboard is awesome, very solid and very good build quality, please fix those firmware problems and make it a pleasure to use.
Narann
124
Jun 27, 2017
MiruykI know... I don't want to put more bad voice here but I'm not happy with it. Here is the release note:
New Features include:
- Fn layer now supports Macros - You can now move any pre-programmed Fn key to any other key, for example:
Arrow keys are pre-programmed by default on WASD keys by pressing Fn + any of these keys.
You can now move the arrow keys on the Fn layer to any other key, example below:
- Select a layer (1,2,3) by pressing Fn + C,V or B - Press Fn + right CTRL to enter the programming mode - Press Fn + the key you want to move the arrow to, for example Fn + L - Press Fn + W to move the Up arrow to the L key, or A for left arrow, or S or D - Press Pn key to save your change - Press Fn + right CTRL to exit the programming mode
Repeat this sequence to move any Fn layer key around (note that you don't have to exit the programming mode every time, you can simply keep on moving keys around after you have pressed the Pn key to save your modification).
- Fn + Shift + ESC now inputs ~ - Fn + ESC now inputs `
- Fn + Z switch automatically to Default layer. - Fn + C/V/B allows you to access the layers 1/2/3 - Fn + Right Shift still allows you to switch between layers
Here are the problems:
- Default layer is still not programmable. As stated, you MUST be in a particular layer (1, 2 or 3) to use macro (This is not the biggest issue). - You still need to switch layers manually (switch layer -> your macro -> switch to default) while all I wanted was a way to access layer using shortcuts, not switching. :(
Pn key is still useless (Only used to saved a programmed macro).
I will not write again what I we were expecting. I read again and think it's clear: Pn+<letter> = macro at <letter> on layer 1. Fn+Pn+<letter> = macro on <letter> on layer 2. All of this from default layer. I don't want to spend my time switching between layers.
I think they miss the point. I give up, I hope others will enjoy the firmware update but I'm a little sad TBH...
New Features include:
- Fn layer now supports Macros - You can now move any pre-programmed Fn key to any other key, for example:
Arrow keys are pre-programmed by default on WASD keys by pressing Fn + any of these keys.
You can now move the arrow keys on the Fn layer to any other key, example below:
- Select a layer (1,2,3) by pressing Fn + C,V or B - Press Fn + right CTRL to enter the programming mode - Press Fn + the key you want to move the arrow to, for example Fn + L - Press Fn + W to move the Up arrow to the L key, or A for left arrow, or S or D - Press Pn key to save your change - Press Fn + right CTRL to exit the programming mode
Repeat this sequence to move any Fn layer key around (note that you don't have to exit the programming mode every time, you can simply keep on moving keys around after you have pressed the Pn key to save your modification).
- Fn + Shift + ESC now inputs ~ - Fn + ESC now inputs `
- Fn + Z switch automatically to Default layer. - Fn + C/V/B allows you to access the layers 1/2/3 - Fn + Right Shift still allows you to switch between layers
Here are the problems:
- Default layer is still not programmable. As stated, you MUST be in a particular layer (1, 2 or 3) to use macro (This is not the biggest issue). - You still need to switch layers manually (switch layer -> your macro -> switch to default) while all I wanted was a way to access layer using shortcuts, not switching. :(
Pn key is still useless (Only used to saved a programmed macro).
I will not write again what I we were expecting. I read again and think it's clear: Pn+<letter> = macro at <letter> on layer 1. Fn+Pn+<letter> = macro on <letter> on layer 2. All of this from default layer. I don't want to spend my time switching between layers.
I think they miss the point. I give up, I hope others will enjoy the firmware update but I'm a little sad TBH...
bovice
34
Mar 3, 2017
so if you commit at 89 it comes out to 98.25, but you can get this same exact board on amazon for 99.99 and have it immediately instead of May; am I missing something? This is the same board right?
https://www.amazon.com/Poker2-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-Switch/dp/B01NAZ6RE3/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1488555286&sr=1-1&keywords=iKBC+Poker2
https://www.amazon.com/Poker2-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-Switch/dp/B01NAZ6RE3/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1488555286&sr=1-1&keywords=iKBC+Poker2
suroot
0
Nov 25, 2017
My apologies. Almost 70% of Americans have never left the US. So yes indeed you are one of the fortunate. The US passport dropped to the 6th most powerful passport in the world last month, so get those travels in while you can! jk :)
ChurchillW
423
Nov 25, 2017
surootThat is true, some Americans don't even have a passport or may have never been on a plane.
Gnrl_Kitty
126
Mar 3, 2017
>Engineering Team: We got a lot of great feedback on the Pok3r, I think we're ready to start working on the Poker IV now!
>Marketing Team: We've been discussing that actually. We want to change the naming scheme of the Poker line. We're worried that consumers just aren't understanding the work and improvement we've been making on each new iteration.
>Engineering Team: Sure, we'd like our work to be appreciated more! What did you come up with?
Introducing, The New Poker II
I'm gonna label this under "Bad Naming Conventions" right after "The New Macbook", "The New Razer Blade Pro" and "The New Dell XPS 15."
>Marketing Team: We've been discussing that actually. We want to change the naming scheme of the Poker line. We're worried that consumers just aren't understanding the work and improvement we've been making on each new iteration.
>Engineering Team: Sure, we'd like our work to be appreciated more! What did you come up with?
Introducing, The New Poker II
I'm gonna label this under "Bad Naming Conventions" right after "The New Macbook", "The New Razer Blade Pro" and "The New Dell XPS 15."
R4N4W4Y
16
Mar 9, 2017
Hi there,
First time (potential) Mechanical Keyboard purchaser here. I was hoping to get some answers so as to better consider if I should get this keyboard or not. Do bear with me as I do not have much experience with this stuff but am hoping to get educated.
For context, I'm a programmer hoping to get a portable keyboard I can bring around as some of the places I do my freelance work at have really disgusting stock keyboards that obviously have not been cleaned.
First of all, what is so "new" about this variation of the poker?
Secondly, why is everyone so upset that the keyboard has no "MX Clear" switches? Are they really that much of a deal breaker?
Thirdly, are plastic (backboards) builds really that unfavorable for mechanical keyboards? What can I do if my plastic case chips is damaged?
Fourthly, what's the weight of this like? (In Metric units, preferably) Cause I'm kind of a light-packer kind of guy.
And finally, what's that dial thingy at the back of the case?
Thanks in advance for anyone who takes their time to answer my pleb questions!!
First time (potential) Mechanical Keyboard purchaser here. I was hoping to get some answers so as to better consider if I should get this keyboard or not. Do bear with me as I do not have much experience with this stuff but am hoping to get educated.
For context, I'm a programmer hoping to get a portable keyboard I can bring around as some of the places I do my freelance work at have really disgusting stock keyboards that obviously have not been cleaned.
First of all, what is so "new" about this variation of the poker?
Secondly, why is everyone so upset that the keyboard has no "MX Clear" switches? Are they really that much of a deal breaker?
Thirdly, are plastic (backboards) builds really that unfavorable for mechanical keyboards? What can I do if my plastic case chips is damaged?
Fourthly, what's the weight of this like? (In Metric units, preferably) Cause I'm kind of a light-packer kind of guy.
And finally, what's that dial thingy at the back of the case?
Thanks in advance for anyone who takes their time to answer my pleb questions!!
Branny
733
Mar 6, 2017
If anybody wants a more detailed look at the New Poker II before buying it, I will get mine on Tuesday. I hope to share some pictures and details at that time.
Miruyk
73
Mar 11, 2017
Only 5 key presses? I thought we can program at least 15 key strokes per macro (but preferably 31 like the pok3r
eponymous
586
May 16, 2019
"it comes outfitted with the latest USB-C connection, which also makes it compatible with the latest Mac computers"
Why would the type of the keyboard's USB connection have anything to do with its Mac compatibility? Am I missing something, or does this in fact make no sense?
s8n2k
14
May 17, 2019
Imagine not wanting to keep your statement valid by basically saying, “keep scrolling”, AND on top of that complain about the writers. You must have nothing interesting in your life to have to complain about something that an average consumer cares so little about.
Nice superiority complex brain you got there bud.
nuc51109
17
May 5, 2017
I'm disappointed that this order is already a few days past its estimated shipping date and I have not heard from Massdrop regarding the status of this order.
This is my second and possibly last order from Massdrop. I used to believe that I was getting the best deals from them but it seems that it is increasingly not the case anymore (see other comments for deals from Neweggs with similar prices and free shipping at earlier dates).
This is my second and possibly last order from Massdrop. I used to believe that I was getting the best deals from them but it seems that it is increasingly not the case anymore (see other comments for deals from Neweggs with similar prices and free shipping at earlier dates).
nuc51109
17
May 5, 2017
Whatever that is going on, they are not communicating adequately for this particular drop. I would appreciate a more genuine and timely update on the drop than what we have been getting so far.
Branny
733
Apr 22, 2017
The Poker II is $89.99 on newegg for a limited time, only 4 days left.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=10063092&SID=3e01661c271011e7b55f829b3ca75a810INT&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&item=N82E16823962006&cm_sp=
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=10063092&SID=3e01661c271011e7b55f829b3ca75a810INT&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&item=N82E16823962006&cm_sp=
lifehacker
36
Apr 27, 2017
Spoiler alert!!! I got the New Poker II from Newegg. What a surprise. Ordered with 4-7 days FREE shipping and arrives in 3 days. These are my first Cherry MX Red. A bit getting used to from the Browns without the tactile bump. I was going to replace my Leopold FC660M with this one, but for some reason, my KVM isn't recognizing the New Poker II. Something that I will have to figure out later. Until I do, I have the New Poker II plugged directly to my main computer. Enjoy the images.
Still debating if I really can let go of the dedicated arrow keys... I am using the New Poker II for this post and the sound of the New Poker II is hollow than that of the Leopold FC660M. I will continue to test and really determine which one will be shelved. Since I will be having two New Poker IIs, one is going with me to work and replacing the HP rubber dome keyboard that came stock with the workstation.
Just four days left (if on time) before Massdrop notifies that the New Poker II will be shipping out from their warehouse. Then another seven to nine days of shipping before the New Poker II arrives at my door step. How do I know? I have ordered several KBs from Massdrop and that seems to be the pattern.
Happy hammering!!! ;-)
Still debating if I really can let go of the dedicated arrow keys... I am using the New Poker II for this post and the sound of the New Poker II is hollow than that of the Leopold FC660M. I will continue to test and really determine which one will be shelved. Since I will be having two New Poker IIs, one is going with me to work and replacing the HP rubber dome keyboard that came stock with the workstation.
Just four days left (if on time) before Massdrop notifies that the New Poker II will be shipping out from their warehouse. Then another seven to nine days of shipping before the New Poker II arrives at my door step. How do I know? I have ordered several KBs from Massdrop and that seems to be the pattern.
Happy hammering!!! ;-)
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