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Koki
post Jun 10 2016, 10:44 PM

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QUOTE(richard912 @ Jun 10 2016, 06:54 PM)
Actually, you have a whole bunch of alternatives for keycaps if you are not into backlit. PBT types are by far, the best. Add on dyesub feature, feels like heaven for your fingers!
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I looked into that, tried finding orange/black keycaps like the Ducky One full size non-backlit but no avail. So might as well do it.

QUOTE(Nursh @ Jun 10 2016, 07:56 PM)
So you'll mod your ducky one into LEDs one? Will you add extra part such as resistor/diodes for the LEDs? I'm quite curious since I have Ducky One full size non back-lit now, thinking about buying some LED socket myself. Will your keyboard has the function to turn the LEDs on/off?
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As far as I know, both backlit and non-backlit has exact same components minus the LEDs. According to one of the posts by Ducky Keyboard, which states the non-backlit version can be upgraded by simply changing the firmware.
That actually made me wonder, why did Ducky bother to have two different firmwares in the first place then? sweat.gif
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post Jun 11 2016, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(Nursh @ Jun 10 2016, 07:56 PM)
So you'll mod your ducky one into LEDs one? Will you add extra part such as resistor/diodes for the LEDs? I'm quite curious since I have Ducky One full size non back-lit now, thinking about buying some LED socket myself. Will your keyboard has the function to turn the LEDs on/off?
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Sorry I didn't see this yesterday. I got some images of the PCB few pages back, it looks like there's resistors on the board already.
Anyway I try soldering one of the LED first when it arrives. I'll report back.
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post Jun 11 2016, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(JINetwork @ Jun 11 2016, 05:55 PM)
hei guys~ please check out the DAS Keyboard 4 Professional~

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here is the facebook link~

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Such promo.
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post Jun 12 2016, 03:25 AM

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I know CM keyboards are well-renowned here, but I thought of weighing my own experiences in.
I got a Rapid-i last time. Didn't like it because of the placement of FN key. IMO they should've taken the right Windows key instead of the Menu key.

I'm not sure if CM still does that now, but it's something to note. Why I chose he Ducky One now is because of the DIP switches at the back to change the FN key to the Menu key outright.
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post Jun 30 2016, 03:56 AM

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Btw I have a Ducky One TKL RGB for review now tongue.gif
I unboxed it on FB Live last Friday - not sure who watched it here?

Anyway who's interested in some questions?
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post Jun 30 2016, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(richard912 @ Jun 30 2016, 08:08 AM)
I have one too, a brown MX, got it the week stocks became available. Only 2 complaints. One, wish there have a software for the RGB setup and two, the side bezel near the spacebar is squeeky.
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I got the MX Brown too! Personally I own a non-backlit TKL version myself with brown switch too. I like classic black switch better. The RGB variant of brown switch feels more like a red switch to me.
I also agree with the lack of software to control lor, can't select 16.8 million colours with higher detail.
Anyway which part of the bezel squeaking?
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post Jul 1 2016, 03:59 AM

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QUOTE(richard912 @ Jun 30 2016, 12:51 PM)
Keep us posted. Wonder if they have a TKL version, which is my preference
That part of the top casing just below and along tue spacebar. If i press press it from the side, it will squeek squeek and ngek ngek
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Wow, I didn't have that on the one I'm playing with though.
Other than that I really don't like the brightness control also la, Not flexible at all.
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post Jul 1 2016, 05:42 PM

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Review is out for Ducky One TKL RGB.
In summary, I'm disappointed la
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post Jul 5 2016, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(Nursh @ Jul 3 2016, 08:41 PM)
Hey there, it's been a while. So how was it? does it work?
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My LEDs still haven't reach yawn.gif
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post Jul 18 2016, 01:37 PM

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Hey guys, I'm back.
My orange LEDs just reached from Taobao.
Took an extremely long time for it to reach actually. Anyway, I'll get to work soon.
Nursh please do stay tune rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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post Jul 18 2016, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(Nursh @ Jul 18 2016, 03:30 PM)
I'll be waiting biggrin.gif
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Any expectation on how it would be? hmm.gif
Personally I expect it to be quite tedious - need to solder on LED, check resistance and power etc.
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post Jul 19 2016, 10:09 PM

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I kasi hint sikit.
Full story coming up.
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post Jul 23 2016, 01:06 PM

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Okay so here's my entire story on how I mod my Ducky One TKL non-backlit version.
A little shameless plug here but this is how I did it.
Nursh I love my kibod so much lel
https://nasilemaktech.com/2016/07/23/keyboard-led-mod/
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post Jul 23 2016, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(Nursh @ Jul 23 2016, 06:34 PM)
Wow great job!  rclxms.gif I'm going to do the same mod to my Ducky One full size soon when I'm free  rclxm9.gif
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Any idea why my left Windows key LED like this though? :sad:
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post Jul 23 2016, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(ALeUNe @ Jul 23 2016, 09:30 PM)
Thanks for your help.
Let me double check my keyboard on Monday.
I'll PM you.  thumbsup.gif
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My earlier guide did specify where the switch is. You can start from there.
There's an YouTube guide by Tae Keyboards which pinpoints all the things you need to know in replacing switches
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post Jul 24 2016, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(TheUndead @ Jul 24 2016, 07:37 PM)
hey guys, which one should i choose?

ducky one tkl
or
cm storm quickfire rapid-i
or
cooler master masterkeys pro s

or are there any other keyboards that you recommend?
i'm looking for a TKL, single led, cherry mx blue switch gaming keyboard

having a tough time making decision sweat.gif

thanks! notworthy.gif
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QUOTE(richard912 @ Jul 24 2016, 08:14 PM)
Ducky One TKL - Blue LED backlit
CM QFR-I - White LED backlit
CM Masterkeys Pro S - RGB LED backlit

On which one to chose, it really is a matter of your personal preference as they are all good keyboards.

Btw, cherry MX blue switch is not very ideal for gaming, at least not for me.
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Or buy a Ducky One TKL non-backlit version and solder LEDs of your own colour choice.
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