KBD66 Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kit Discussions | Drop

Apr 20, 2017

Just recently got interested in these 65% ish keyboards and really want a kit. Saw this came out today and seems like a copy of the FC660m? Should i purchase this or wait for the next drop for Whitefox or the RedScarf II (So far my favorite). But i am not sure if they will be on drop ever again? Anyone here knows?

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Apr 20, 2017

SamaritansClueboard is easily the best 65ish board. This one looks like they didn't pay much attention to detail and took the cheap route in manufacturing of the case.

Apr 20, 2017

Alex00322i was actually looking into clueboards, but their sandwich case looks horrible... i know they said the aluminium case will be back on store soon, but won't the aluminium case block the purpose of having LED underglow?

Apr 20, 2017

SamaritansClueboard with aluminum case isn't great. The plate is a little too small and the spacer follows suit. As a result, keycaps with sharp corners (Cherry or DSA) will scrape on the spacer. OEM profile caps generally have rounded corners and will just barely fit after a bunch of fiddling with it. Not worth it IMO.

Apr 20, 2017

murkeyAh, thanks for the clarification. So do you see this board worth the money? or any comments on future drops of either whitefox or redscarf II?

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Apr 20, 2017

SamaritansI have a whitefox and love it - the only downside is that I'm not a huge fan of costar stabs, but it is all around a great board, and since the design is open source I could get a plate with PCB mount stabilizer cutouts if I want. Not sure about kbd66 or Redscarf, but I have generally heard positive things about the kbd75 kit. I'll defer to those who actually participated in that group buy :)
Edit: I'm talking about the Massdrop FC660 case.

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iLoveTomb3rY

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Apr 20, 2017

murkeykbd75 is incredibly well done for the price, can't find any fault at all with mine and the anodization is top notch.

Apr 21, 2017

SamaritansTheir new aluminium case doesn't block the underglow, it's directed to the sides.

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Apr 21, 2017

ViraAh, cool! I will just wait for the clueboard then, since this drop seems not as well built.

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Apr 21, 2017

murkeyWhich aluminium case are you referring to? The MD produced variant for the 660M or Clueboard's new aluminium case? Assuming you're referring to MD case. The new aluminium case by Clueboard has plenty of clearance.

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Apr 21, 2017

SamaritansThey'll have it available on their site once they sort out all the MD buyers. From what I can see in the photos provided, it's one of the finest quality constructed case I've laid eyes on. I don't have it so I can't provided further details than that.

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Apr 21, 2017

Virayeah, i messaged the clueboard designer? owner? on reddit, he said that we can expect the cases up on store as soon as next week

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Apr 21, 2017

ViraYeah, I don't think they were talking about the one Clueboard actually designed. Clueboard had nothing to do with that metal fc660 case. They just put their PCBs in it.

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Apr 21, 2017

SamaritansI've been on an endless search for the perfect 65% board too. I'm waiting for the Zealio 65 RGB board thats supposed to come out in a few months. If you like a heavier tactile switch, it's the one to wait for I think. I like cherry clears but I've heard the Zealios are even better.

Apr 21, 2017

unicornsocksYes! I was actually going to get Zealio switches, 65g seems awesome, i keep bottom out my current red ones and frequently have mistakes. Any more info on the Zealio 65?

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Apr 21, 2017

unicornsocksactually found this : http://www.pictaram.com/media/1432974988700461140_2164964257 Excited!

Apr 21, 2017

SamaritansLast I spoke with him he said end of April early May. I don't like the key layout though.

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Apr 21, 2017

Samaritans:D

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Samaritanshttps://instagram.com/p/BSXU3sNlOrP/

Apr 21, 2017

Apr 21, 2017

unicornsocksWoo! Black gold! Seems premium and about to destroy my wallet

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Apr 21, 2017

SamaritansAnything you see from Zeal, expect a high price tag. He's pretty much the Nike effect.

TelFiRE

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Apr 22, 2017

SamaritansI got a Zealios switch tester to make my decision. Very glad I did. Ended up going for the 65g. https://www.novelkeys.xyz/shop/zealio-switch-tester
And the Zealios switches aren't really more expensive than cherry, cheaper if you get group buy pricing (which you can right now at Zealpc.net) Great deal really considering they come pre-lubed on the important parts and feel fantastic.

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sies.phone

Apr 22, 2017

murkeyI have a Clueboard v2.0 in the massdrop FC660 Case with zero issues Murkey is talking about.

As you can see I have the Leopold caps on and they have extremely sharp corners and I have zero issues with clearance or anything scraping. I don't know about the new model that the Clueboard store carries but again no issues with the alu plate from there and the FC660 alu case.

Apr 22, 2017

sies.phoneThe issue is with the plastic spacer. Maybe yours is slightly larger. They've sent me 2 with the same issue.

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joshwt

Apr 23, 2017

murkeyWhat is this plastic spacer? Does it go between the case and plate or something?

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Apr 23, 2017

joshwtYep, between the top of the case and the plate to hold the plate in place.

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joshwt

Apr 24, 2017

murkeyI see...hrmm I don't have that I just used toolbox liner on ther bottom of the PCB to push it up to the top of the case. No rattle, wiggle or anything damn solid if you ask me. Anyhow thanks for the clarification.

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Apr 24, 2017

joshwtGood idea. I'll rig something similar up if Clueboard doesn't sort me out :)

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Styvkuling

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Apr 26, 2017

TelFiREClears - 0.60 zpurples - 0.85

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Apr 28, 2017

Alex00322They responded to a question I asked on Instagram and said they've changed the key layout and the case design. But no purple case now. ☹️ https://instagram.com/p/BSXU3sNlOrP/

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