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Nixeus Moda Pro Mechanical Keyboard
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Nixeus Moda Pro Mechanical Keyboard
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This full-size keyboard has 104 keys, giving you ample room for work or play. The Moda Pro features a floating key design with the switches slightly raised atop the board, which makes it easy to clean and even easier to look at Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downA community member
Feb 18, 2017
Aluminum, Gateron switches, and it's decent looking, again I would of not noticed it if I didn't check the tech section.
Massdrop why are you not putting things in relevant section!? This completely deserves to be in the Mechkeys section as well, I have seen other drops be cross posted before so why not this?
Massdrop why are you not putting things in relevant section!? This completely deserves to be in the Mechkeys section as well, I have seen other drops be cross posted before so why not this?
Sauerkrause
19
Jan 7, 2017
shouldn't this be in the "mech keys" community rather than "tech". Not that I mind seeing the occasional keyboard in the tech listing, but I'm more interested in the non-keyboard tech when I'm browsing that community. Also people just browsing the "mech keys" community aren't going to see this.
Ydiren
5
Jul 2, 2017
Just bought this as my first foray into the world of mechanical keyboards. I use a Microsoft natural 4000 as my daily device, but hoping this might take its place. If not I can always cannibalize it and use the parts to convert the natural!
exoshocker
10
Jul 31, 2017
You're right, I couldve explained more. I guess you theoretically could mod an natural 4000 into a mechanical, but it would be a lot of work. The natural 4000 is, of course a rubber dome, meaning it uses a plastic sheet to create the key matrix and connect it to the computer, while a board like this uses a PCB and electronics soldered onto the pcb to connect all of the switches. To convert a mechanical board like this into the format of a natural, you would need to get a custom plate to place the switches in, and solder wires to all the switches connecting it to a processor that would communicate with the computer. And the hardest part would be keycaps, as the natural uses some strangely shaped caps, espcially for the space bar. So I guess it could be possible, just a lot of work. if you do want a keyboard similar to the Natural, I would recommend something like the Matias Ergo Pro, or an Ergodox, though thesee are a little pricey. I actually have a Natural 4000, and it's not a bad idea, aside from trying to find keycaps. Sorry for any misspellings, I'm on mobile
Ydiren
5
Jul 31, 2017
exoshockerSorry if my initial reply was a bit terse. I really didn't sleep well last night, and thank you for your considered response.
Since my first post I have done more research, and I came to the same conclusion as you did. I was quite prepared to hand wire it, and had already bought a teensy, switches and diodes, but building the custom plates (the natural actually uses the equivalent of 4 plates inside) was proving troublesome as I don't have access to a 3d printer or metal working machinery. I'm not even sure the switches (I bought Gateron browns) have strong enough springs to return the Natural's keys to their unpressed state.
In the end I did decide to go down the Ergodox route and I'm currently waiting for the case and plate to be delivered. Still not 100% sure that I'm going to like the thumb key cluster being in the same plane as the rest of the keys, seems like they should be at a different angle, but I'll see how I go before making any rash decisions.
Since my first post I have done more research, and I came to the same conclusion as you did. I was quite prepared to hand wire it, and had already bought a teensy, switches and diodes, but building the custom plates (the natural actually uses the equivalent of 4 plates inside) was proving troublesome as I don't have access to a 3d printer or metal working machinery. I'm not even sure the switches (I bought Gateron browns) have strong enough springs to return the Natural's keys to their unpressed state.
In the end I did decide to go down the Ergodox route and I'm currently waiting for the case and plate to be delivered. Still not 100% sure that I'm going to like the thumb key cluster being in the same plane as the rest of the keys, seems like they should be at a different angle, but I'll see how I go before making any rash decisions.
lazerus
30
Jan 3, 2017
May I ask why its a backup? Lack of features, or the feel i.e. kalil v cherry switches.
jmkdev
72
Jan 3, 2017
lazerusI have one of the first backlit K70's and it's got quite a few dead LEDs I'm in the process of replacing, both the fix the dead ones and to change the backlight color. I'm also building an Ergodox Infinity next month (assuming the drop ships on time).
So it's not that because this is a bad keyboard - I do prefer cherry switches, but it's a minor difference and wouldn't stop me from using it.
So it's not that because this is a bad keyboard - I do prefer cherry switches, but it's a minor difference and wouldn't stop me from using it.
Dumbuckets
0
Dec 7, 2017
Hi, I'm new to mechanical keyboards and this will be my first mech keyboard. Is it possible to switch the keys to cherry mx browns or kalihs?
enero
604
Dec 30, 2017
Dumbucketsin theory you should be able to pop the tops off the caps that are on the keyboard and replace them with whatever you want. You will need a special tool (switch top removers) to do it though, and it's a lot of work, but for the price, it could be a fun project :)
LarryTheCableGuy
14
Dec 30, 2017
DumbucketsSwapping the keyswitches themselves will always require desoldering, unless otherwise stated. If you're not very confident in your soldering skills, I would suggest waiting for a different drop.
I'd suggest a cheap aliexpress keyboard–they cost much less than almost every other board and can give you a pretty good typing experience. Try a hall effect keyboard if you have lady hands like I do. I think they're made by XMIT.
Every keyswitch feels different so take your time to find your match. Try looking up your nearest keyboard enthusiast meetup, the people there are kind to newcomers and will let you try out their keyboards. (Provided your hands aren't as dirty as a dwarf's)
I'd suggest a cheap aliexpress keyboard–they cost much less than almost every other board and can give you a pretty good typing experience. Try a hall effect keyboard if you have lady hands like I do. I think they're made by XMIT.
Every keyswitch feels different so take your time to find your match. Try looking up your nearest keyboard enthusiast meetup, the people there are kind to newcomers and will let you try out their keyboards. (Provided your hands aren't as dirty as a dwarf's)
ruggles
105
Dec 30, 2017
Be VERY wary. These involve a lot of push on the keys and makes your fingers and hands ache, Great tactile feel, but tough if you do lots of writing.
French_Toest
15
Dec 31, 2017
rugglesI would personally disagree, but everyone has their preferences. It feels like a normal brown switch to me.
dvorcol
5379
Keyboard Club Member
Feb 27, 2018
rugglesI agree with @French_Toest , I have the brown switches and it feels exactly the same as other brown-switch keyboards I’ve used.
TheBlueFister
65
Jan 1, 2017
If you're going to charge international customers $33 to ship this, you may as well lock it to the US. That is absolutely absurd. Nearly doubles the price of the keyboard for anyone so unfortunate as to live outside the US.
Elrick
2105
Dec 31, 2016
EnlyteIt's the exact same price to ship here in Convict Town as well.
Go figure, we are situated at the other side of this planet and we get the same shipping costs. Either someone at MD thinks we are located in Canada but you lot were never set up as a Convict Settlement.
Go figure, we are situated at the other side of this planet and we get the same shipping costs. Either someone at MD thinks we are located in Canada but you lot were never set up as a Convict Settlement.
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