been using cheapo mech keyboard my whole life.. then upgraded to tecware (red switch) then ducky one (blue switch).. gave both of them away.. now unsure to just stick with budget (RK71) or do better and consider leopold/filco etc.. sigh
May be I can share some of me recent experience on this. Got my Ducky One 2 SF (cherry brown) a month ago but it gives me a bad typing experience. I try to lube it without desolder but still feel like typing on cheap plastic mostly because of its plastic casing. I feel that Anne Pro 2 which I am using previously is better.
Until today I cannot last it anymore so I go try Leopold FC660M at the shop and get love with it immediately and decided to bring it home. For me, Leopold FC660M are way more better than ducky one 2 SF, be it on the build quality and typing experience. The downside are Leopold still using micro USB port and do not have RGB.
Same situation as you in terms of getting either ducky sf or leopold fc660m & currently I am using my first mechanical keyboard which has outemo switches. Downside for me on leopold is really no rgb light for night typing. Which switch did you chosed for leopold? FYI mecha sf which has a metal casing is coming in Nov. https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index....duct_list&c=935
I was kinda hard to choose which color to go when purchasing FC660M, since its lack of RGB so I tend to go for white color for better visibility on keycap letter but worry it will get dirty easily. So end up getting the ash yellow color.
I choose red switch for this Leopold and really love its smoothness. Anyone know whether Leopold switches are pre-lubed?
I am aware of mecha sf but I can't wait that long as I really dun like to type on my ducky sf and need a replacement immediately. Hopefully mecha sf will be better on the typing experience.
Thanks for the feedback. There are always better ones but out of my budget.
One thing though, if you use in office, which switches you're using? Is MX Brown ok or too noisy? I prefer to have some feedback rather than red. Otherwise, seems like no difference from normal membrane keyboard.
Tq!
I was also prefer to have some feedback when I purchase my first mkb so I go for brown. But end up you won't feel that so called "tactile bump" during your normal typing unless you do a light touch on the key. So now I rather go for smoothness instead the feedback.
it's relatively solid. it's one of the better options for commercial board options. key caps should be cleaned up from time to time.
not sure, but sometimes i really think they are pre-lubed; similar to cherry mx red on filco and varmilo.
Can't find any info on the Internet but I did ask the sales person and is not pre-lubed. Will try to lube without desolder and see what is the outcome.
i have done comparisons before, with cherry mx red/black/silent red that i obtained from taobao. these stock switches are scratchy. they're just like any other cherry mx, but nothing like the ones on leopold/filco/varmilo boards.
yes, i believe they are stock. however i suspect that they have gone through additional processes at maybe cherry's factory. the feel is just different.
Ya, exactly. The switches on Leopold way more better than those on my Ducky One 2 SF and Anne Pro 2. However I noticed the casing of the switches on Leopold are black color while my ducky and Anne Pro 2 are transparent. Not sure whether they are different or not.
Not sure how you intend to "lube without desolder", but that's a great way to ruin a good keyboard. Especially if you're buying into that spray lube hype.
Been using the method in the video and apply on my Ducky SF. The typing has been better but I am still not satisfied. Not using spray lube.
This post has been edited by dickson_dcs: Oct 6 2020, 02:51 PM
Yes, almost forgotten about this other method since most people are raving over the oh so convenient method of using spray lube. However, while this method does make a difference, I think it misses out on one of the more important aspects of properly lubing a switch, the springs. Most springs in stock switches make some form of noise (spring ping or spring crunch) and friction which impacts the overall sound & feel too. But, yeah, without a doubt, to desolder and solder just to lube would be a hassle for most people and hence I would always advice starting from a custom kit unbuilt instead of starting with a built kit, unless, of course, the things you want is not commonly available in custom PCBs.
While this method does not properly lube the spring but it does make a difference on my Ducky SF and improve typing feel. However it still not satisfied me therefore went for Leopold. I did considered to go for custom built with hot swap but the price is too high and out of my budget.
CNC alu case Gasket mount alu plate with brass and possibly polycarb option. Screw in stabs Rotary encoder QMK/VIA Hotswap 5-pin Per key RGB USB C Case foam
From USD 170!!!!!!
This is tempting.
This post has been edited by dickson_dcs: Nov 5 2020, 10:04 PM
yeah man. the difference designs really brought out the uniqueness of the 65% board. but man, mati katak wallet, want to buy one also sweating balls. d. The Mark : 65 is pretty well priced though.
I was attracted by Mark 65 for its design, hot swap with gasket mount and price. Too bad that my wallet not allow me to do so.
long-lasting printing technology; decent legends on modifier keys; 153-key, including 2u-left shift, and 1u-right shift; 250myr-ish each. it's 1.1mm thick at the bottom section of key cap walls. however, it's nice to type on imo.
the main reason i like them is still because they can match my preferred layouts.
Am currently looking for this ePBT DoubleShot ABS keycap also. I want the white grey color but too bad not available after search many website including taobao. GMK keycap is too expensive for me at the moment.
I see, thanks horns...ill stalk fb group b4 getting from those sites
I bought from mouser before. My reason is they have office in Penang. So if anything happen easier to get help. And I am damn "LUCKY" that my 2nd purchase really got issue and processing stuck in Hong Kong office.
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