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Edgar
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Sep 19, 2015
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I've never had a Mechanical but this looks like exactly what I want. I want the clicky sound, but I also want to be able to customize it in the future. I've done the research and I know the blue switches are what I want, but is this one standard enough that it will be easily customizeable in the future with say different colors or profiles? Are there many Key caps that would be compatible with this board as well as the LEDs? Secondly, can anyone explain the use of the dip switches on the bottom of the board? Lastly, are the keys themselves customizeable, and if so, is this done in software or some other way? For instance, would I be able to have some of the F keys work as media keys? Appreciate any help with this, thanks.
Sep 19, 2015
fostermatt
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Sep 21, 2015
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EdgarI've had a Code TKL with blues for a while, I can probably answer some of your questions.
"is this one standard enough that it will be easily customizeable in the future with say different colors or profiles?" -Yep. Here's what my Code TKL looks like right now (attached pics) "Are there many Key caps that would be compatible with this board as well as the LEDs?" -Finding keycaps that are made specifically for backlighting is more difficult, but do exist. I imagine they'll get more popular as more people are putting LEDs on their boards, but right now the best keycap sets aren't really made with backlighting in mind. "Secondly, can anyone explain the use of the dip switches on the bottom of the board?" -They're used to change options directly on the keyboard instead of having to do them in your computer. Things like choosing between Qwerty, Dvorak, and Colemak layout and also whether you're using it on a Mac or not(that covers the first 2 switches. The third dip switch is whether you want your Caps Lock to be Caps Lock or another Ctrl key. 4th turns scroll lock into an OS key lock. If you're a Windows gamer this is nice. 5th is enable/disable the OS keys. 6th is to decide between using a Menu Key or another Fn key. Lastly, are the keys themselves customizeable, and if so, is this done in software or some other way? For instance, would I be able to have some of the F keys work as media keys?" - Nope. I don't believe any WASD Keyboards (which Code is one of) do any kind of programming on the board. This can be done in software, but in that case any keyboard could do it. I think that covers everything, haha. I really love my Code with blues. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Sep 21, 2015
Ormia
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Sep 21, 2015
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fostermattWhich keyboard do you have above the CODE?
Sep 21, 2015
fostermatt
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Sep 21, 2015
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OrmiaPok3r, also with Blues
Sep 21, 2015
robblessplode
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Sep 22, 2015
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EdgarFirst question, yes. Second question, there aren't many keycaps that allow light to shine through the symbols but they exist. As backlit keyboards become more popular you'll see more keys supporting them. Third question, the dip switches are used to change the key layout, like using Dvorak or swapping alt and command keys for Mac. Also enabling multimedia keys and lighting modes. It comes with instructions. Fourth question, see above. Also, they keyboard already has multimedia keys built into the navigation cluster. Fn+Insert = play pause.
Sep 22, 2015
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