How do you do per-key RGB lighting on a Shift V2?
I saw the online configurator that lets you do this on the Shift V1, where it spits out a compiled firmware file to flash. The V2 doesn't seem to have this function in the Windows configurator, though. I can't imagine the answer here is "you're going to have to manually write the hex for every key in QMK, compile it, and flash that".
Apr 18, 2024
I would configure mine with gateron blue switches and black legend keycaps. This would cost 141. This would get shipped out in 3 months.
Comparatively I could go this route: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tada68-Mechanical-keyboard-gateron-swtich-65-layout-Dye-sub-keycaps-cherry-profils-enjoypbt-keycap-cherry-profile/32807055607.html?aff_platform=product&cpt=1520677093341&sk=jaMj2bm&aff_trace_key=f7a390f004734564bf74f5018d802df3-1520677093341-00038-jaMj2bm&terminal_id=f39b2f1b71f742eaabf70f4455703e14
It will cost me 169 for basically the same set up. With a couple exceptions.
Exceptions: 1. Pre assembled, so I don't have to buy solder and tools, or have to pay someone to do it for me. 2. Comes with white LEDs. 3. Will ship pretty quick and I'd have it in 3-4 weeks tops. 4. 30$ more expensive
For me, the extra 30 would be worth it for the LEDs(yes I know it's just backlighting and the caps aren't shine through, but i like to have the option to maybe change my caps down the raod to pbt double shot translucent legends), and the fact that I don't have to worry about soldering or anything, and it arrives quicker.
Where it makes sense for some people is when the have any of the following:
1. Already own Keycaps and or switches that will be used instead 2. Want specific, non listed, switches or keycaps (Like DSA, SA, or different color scheme all together). 3. Have access to tools to solder (or a person to do it for free or cheap) 4. Just love the idea that THEY made it. :) (This would be me, but let's be honest.... I'd screw this up... I'm pretty clumsy!!) 5. Are not in a rush and want the best price. 6. Can easily get better stabilizers(for additional 10-15USD) 7. Patience (definitely NOT me)
Like I said it IS a good deal, but it's not for everyone (kinda obvious). I'd still go with the AliExpress one.