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SK61 Optical Switch Mechanical Keyboard Kit
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SK61 Optical Switch Mechanical Keyboard Kit
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The SK61 Optical Switch Mechanical Keyboard Kit is ideal for anyone looking to build a 60-key keyboard that won’t quit. The new Gateron optical switches in this kit are rated for an impressive 100 million keystrokes—double the industry standard Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downJaikW
16
Oct 9, 2019
I own this board and have used it daily for almost a year. I bought it off Amazon for $40 last December. This has been an awesome first 60% board!
Pros: Hotswap, great RGB, type C, affordable.
Cons:
It is hotswap, but only for optical switches which are hard to come by, I, however, have bought browns and yellows from epathbuy.com very cheap.
Stabilizers are Plate mount and the PCB doesn't support screw in stabs. If you are planning on swapping cases the plate doesn't fit some standard 60% cases.
JaikW
16
Apr 23, 2021
I would assume it would, but your major cost is a new pcb and switches you're probably only $20 to $30 from building a completely new keyboard.. (which is what i did) Having an optical switch keeb and a standard keeb is nice:)
Hertxz
67
Oct 9, 2019
This seems too good to be true, a keyboard that is around this price that offers hotswappable keyswitches and it’s an optical-mechanical keyboard as well? Is there anything I should be wary of?
scottlu
346
Oct 10, 2019
I feel like this is the same thing:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954523157.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3e14432bxnS3aR&algo_pvid=59709bdd-5ae2-4804-94be-87cc470c5fac&algo_expid=59709bdd-5ae2-4804-94be-87cc470c5fac-1&btsid=964d2765-50ac-4d45-8e77-7fb97345eade&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_55
the LC switch.
EDCer123
73
Dec 28, 2020
Amazon's return policy penalizes you if you're returning just because you're not happy with the product and if the product was the same as described and not defective. In the past, for example, people who ordered products just to see if they will like them in person or to see if it fits (for clothes or shoes) and returned them were permanently banned from Amazon if they did this even a few times. (These customers thought that Amazon, because of its liberal return policy, was a great way to "test" products but learned lessons the hard way.) As a private company, Amazon can ban anyone if they decide that they are hurting Amazon's business in any way and they include customers that Amazon thinks are abusing their return policy. So if you return products that were bought on Amazon, I would do it only if they are defective or not the same as originally described or pictured, and certainly not if you're just unhappy with the product. If you're just unhappy and the product is same as originally described and not defective, I would just give it away or resell it on Ebay. Buying products on Amazon is really no different from buying from other stores in that you should still research the products and read reviews first, to avoid dissatisfaction and disappointments. BTW, many brick-and-mortar stores have similar policies. Many will refuse to give refunds to customers who they think are abusing their return policies.
Woot-Zee
61
Sep 5, 2020
Drop quality assurance AT IT'S BEST...
Better go on Aliexpress, at least they can offer you a lousy key replacement at no additional costs in case this happens.
https://ibb.co/3y1pZr4
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Woot-Zee
61
Sep 5, 2020
Woot-ZeeAfter more than half a year, they come at me with "we do not have any key or keyboard replacement" -- great customer support. They just took the money for half a year and when it was the case to offer support I had to chose to send this back or get 10$...
Pay shipping back to USA, lose first shipping and VAT.
$35 to ship back a keyboard and get back $50. :)) - this is their support... perfect refund.
When it comes to mechanical keyboards at least, go elsewhere. Even Aliexpress is better and I regret that I did trust them in the first place with this product that is listed there too...
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tbach65
11
Oct 15, 2019
notlikeyouguys
27
Oct 9, 2019
Can someone please clarify if the board comes with keycaps or not? The photos make it look like it comes with the keycaps shown.
SpencerL
2946
keeb weeb
Oct 9, 2019
notlikeyouguysOf course. I've updated the specs but the keycaps are XDA dye-subbed, hope that helps!
jceaser
359
Oct 10, 2019
Details state the following:
- 32-bit MCU
- Built-in 8M Flash
- Features: Rhythm and sound lighting control, key programming and macros, three definable layers
jceaser
359
Oct 11, 2019
KikanI figured as much. I wish the editor would include more info, systematically technical details are omitted when it comes to programing, almost as if no one knows. I'm sure it is just *drop trying to be more accessible to non technical people, but it is very annoying.
harrisonford
0
Oct 10, 2019
That's true if you collect keyboards as an enthusiast; You can wait for one or two on their way, but this would be my first so I get fidgety before a month or so lol
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elFick
319
Oct 9, 2019
Philosophical question: is a keyboard with switches that don't make a mechanical connection really a mechanical keyboard?
MagicSmoke
388
Apr 24, 2020
elFickMechanical keyboard: I'm going with: the part that makes the registration of the keypress isn't also the part that moves the key back. Rubber dome includes a piece of carbon to name the electrical connection so it looses. Model M uses a spring-lever to actuate a membrane, so it wins. Apple keyboards once used a rubber dome to actuate a membrane so.. Oh never mind. It's like porn. You know it when you see it.
Psyres
Apr 28, 2020
Fantastic video and channel. Thanks for sharing!
Cods
198
Oct 10, 2019
...I'd mostly agree, except in cases where you want the macOS keyboard layout, but are unable (eg. due to corporate computer limitations) to remap keys, use Karabiner, etc. There's still some utility to on-keyboard switching of layout (or, even better, reprogrammability!)
Meeeshla
0
Dec 12, 2020
CodsHi, I just started researching mechanical keyboards. I used to have a Razer Blackwidow (I think), years ago when I played cs. Now I’m just looking for a nice mechanical keyboard for work. Sorry if this was answered earlier, but is it possible to remap just the windows key to the command key within the MacOS settings? I just need a command key and have looked at the other keyboard recs on other discussions within Drop but I really want the Drop Alt keyboard. Thank you in advance :)
scottlu
346
Oct 11, 2019
after did some research. I would skip this keyboard:
1, the driver is only for customized like led color pattern
2, the key remapping , only can map level3 key.
woleizihan
78
Keyboard Club Member
Apr 24, 2020
scottluI have the GK64 with the new driver on windows. It now supports full key remapping.
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