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nuke
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Apr 8, 2018
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nuke
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Apr 8, 2018
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Eagle1337Better yet, let users choose between running wired, wireless with normal AA batteries, or wireless by inserting a rechargeable 18650 cell. Then the keyboard can be recharged when needed through the USB just like video game controllers.
Two of these lithium cells and a charger can be had for $14 on Amazon at http://a.co/0lFwoMz, so again I don't think this would increase the price much.
Two of these lithium cells and a charger can be had for $14 on Amazon at http://a.co/0lFwoMz, so again I don't think this would increase the price much.
HotRoderX
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Apr 9, 2018
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nukeBasically what your asking for is not even close to as simple as slapping on a battery and calling it a day.
1st off the PCB would need to be redesigned completely to accommodate a battery and its hookups + the wireless controller.
2nd. The case would need a redesign because wireless signal's don't like bouncing thought metal. Ask Apple if you don't believe me. I remember some of the original iphones "your holding it wrong"
3rd. Assuming they got thought all that. A set of AA battery's might power the board for 10-20 mins. The board has more LED's then most air port landing strips. The same goes for the rechargeable battery's.
4th. Assuming you did work around the short comings of the battery your going to now have to contend with the fact that your trying to ship Lithium Ion battery's which thanks to Samsung is no easy or cheap task anymore.
All of this adds up to price. The K-Type this was based off of wasn't a bad board overall. Just Input Club stopped supporting it. Which sucks they keep saying its supported but .. actions speak louder then words.
The Original K-Type was a power hog. I know I was warned trying to have USB Cable over 8 foot was ill advised as it could cause the board to not draw enough power. I also know the board's run warm with certain LED's lighting used. All this add's up to a very Unfriendly Wireless Keyboard. Yea slapping battery on there seems simple enough until you take the time to really think about it.. then its not so simple if anything its overly complicated. Then to top it off 99.999% of people who do want a wireless keyboard are most likely going to op for something more compact. A TKL board makes even less since still.
1st off the PCB would need to be redesigned completely to accommodate a battery and its hookups + the wireless controller.
2nd. The case would need a redesign because wireless signal's don't like bouncing thought metal. Ask Apple if you don't believe me. I remember some of the original iphones "your holding it wrong"
3rd. Assuming they got thought all that. A set of AA battery's might power the board for 10-20 mins. The board has more LED's then most air port landing strips. The same goes for the rechargeable battery's.
4th. Assuming you did work around the short comings of the battery your going to now have to contend with the fact that your trying to ship Lithium Ion battery's which thanks to Samsung is no easy or cheap task anymore.
All of this adds up to price. The K-Type this was based off of wasn't a bad board overall. Just Input Club stopped supporting it. Which sucks they keep saying its supported but .. actions speak louder then words.
The Original K-Type was a power hog. I know I was warned trying to have USB Cable over 8 foot was ill advised as it could cause the board to not draw enough power. I also know the board's run warm with certain LED's lighting used. All this add's up to a very Unfriendly Wireless Keyboard. Yea slapping battery on there seems simple enough until you take the time to really think about it.. then its not so simple if anything its overly complicated. Then to top it off 99.999% of people who do want a wireless keyboard are most likely going to op for something more compact. A TKL board makes even less since still.
nuke
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Apr 10, 2018
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HotRoderXTo summarize, this keyboard isn't for me. But I hope the designers take these feature suggestions to heart and implement them if and when they do a version 2. They've already nailed so much!
More specifically, you're right, I agree it would be very technically challenging. You also didn't mention wireless doesn't currently support N-key rollover from what I've seen, which is a disadvantage with high-performance mechanical keyboards. But your points about price and 99.999% of people wanting wireless wanting something smaller don't seem that big of a deal. If they can figure out the wireless and battery design on one size, then it can get added to all different keyboard sizes with minimal additional effort, so every keyboarder can go wireless. I currently use a full-size wireless keyboard, and would actually prefer a full-size version over this TKL version. Additionally, how much extra would it really cost? The keyboard is already $200; I doubt the people paying $200 for a keyboard would balk at paying $250 if they've experienced the freedom of wireless.
More specifically, you're right, I agree it would be very technically challenging. You also didn't mention wireless doesn't currently support N-key rollover from what I've seen, which is a disadvantage with high-performance mechanical keyboards. But your points about price and 99.999% of people wanting wireless wanting something smaller don't seem that big of a deal. If they can figure out the wireless and battery design on one size, then it can get added to all different keyboard sizes with minimal additional effort, so every keyboarder can go wireless. I currently use a full-size wireless keyboard, and would actually prefer a full-size version over this TKL version. Additionally, how much extra would it really cost? The keyboard is already $200; I doubt the people paying $200 for a keyboard would balk at paying $250 if they've experienced the freedom of wireless.
Eagle1337
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Apr 10, 2018
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nukeIt'd be a lot more than a 50 dollar change.. You'll also be losing a lot of the lighting.
Zambumon
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Zambumon
Apr 10, 2018
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nukeHere is the problem: Bluetooth keyboards need more certifications, a battery (which would end up in many shipping resctrictions), and the case can't be built in aluminum as it would interfere with the bluetooth chip.
nuke
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Apr 29, 2020
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nukeLogitech G915 has wireless, and many lovely extra keys! Would be great if it had removable batteries (I'd use rechargeable AA or AAA batteries from Eneloop) and if the keys were customizable. But for now, that's the keyboard at the top of my wish list because of the wireless and great extra keys (media keys, macro keys, macro recording keys, etc.).
nuke
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May 6, 2021
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Sanz1996I've considered Keychron, Hexgears, and Epomaker. But I recently realized I'd like on-the-fly macro recording as well. Unfortunately the only keyboard I've found that has all these is the Logitech G915, which is super expensive and doesn't support custom keycaps.
Sanz1996
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May 6, 2021
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nukeI know right, I don't understand what's up with not making a full size option at all.
Otherwise keychron comes pretty close. I choose Bluetooth over this one as I constantly need to switch between devices.
Work / Personal laptop.
I am happy overall.
Would get Corsair k100 or other flagship for gaming-setup later.
Dylan9292
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Nov 1, 2021
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nukeI’ve been using The G915 for 3 weeks now on 25% brightness about 4 hours a day And with the reactive lighting effects I choose that only lights up when I type. It’s like a wave across the board that makes all the keys blinks once every time I hit a button which helps save battery because it’s not light up if I’m not hitting buttons.
anyway I’ve lost only 6% battery in 3 weeks. From 100% to 96% right now.
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It doesn't have wireless.
I don't need a wired keyboard for 1ms gaming, and wireless is so much more convenient. I can't imagine adding a bluetooth chip would add much to the cost, and of course please keep it optional to do wired or wireless!