DCX vs DCD vs DCL - Drop’s Keycap Profiles Explained
We’ve covered the basics of keycap profiles before—spherical/cylindrical, sculpted/uniform, etc. One thing that has come up more and more over the years as we’ve expanded our portfolio of offerings here at Drop is the distinction between some of our similar profiles. Specifically, what is the actual difference between DCX, DCD, and DCL? Cylindrical Profiles To recap the previous article on the topic, one of the most basic ways to separate various keycap profiles is by shape (cylindrical, spherical, or flat). DCX, DCD, and DCL are all cylindrical profiles. The most famous cylindrical profile is Cherry profile, as defined by the original manufacturer of the keycaps—Cherry. GMK now owns those tools, and as such, only they can technically claim to produce “Cherry” profile keycaps. Similar keycap profiles are often called Cherry profile colloquially, but are in actuality slightly different. For the sake of not splitting hairs, all of the cylindrical profiles discussed here are...
Apr 9, 2024
ABS double shot keycaps are built by two different colors of plastic combined. The keycap surface and the character will not be worn out. Double-shot key caps are designed and engineered in a way to try and give the users the best feel and experience we can and at the same time decorated with special pattern to achieve the best look and usability all at once.
Narrow Bezel Ducky One TKL RGB Version designed with narrower bezel compare to the previous Ducky keyboard, the thinnest bezel that we ever made. We tried to reduce the overall size without affect the overall design of the keyboard. The keyboard looks much better with modern, simple and minimalism design.
Two-stage feet Ducky One TKL RGB Version with new designed that provided two-stage feet and it is different from the traditional monolithic feet. Users are able to change the angle for keyboard with the choice of three (feet folded, small feet and big feet).
Micro USB Unlike the original Ducky mini-USB cable, Ducky One TKL RGB Version provided a cable that is more commonly used; it’s Micro USB data cable. Cable and keyboard can be separate.
Made in Germany Cherry key switches Ducky uses only genuine Cherry MX switches. Ducky One is available in different switches to suit different preferences.
Powered by ARM M3 MCU Ducky One TKL RGB is powered by an ARM M3 micro-controller. This powerful controller allows advanced functions as well as stunning backlighting effects.
USB N-Key Rollover (USB NKRO) Under USB, the Ducky One TKL RGB can handle any number of simultaneous key presses. You can use the keyboard confidently in any situations knowing that there will never be ghosting or key blocking issue.
1000Hz Report Rate Ducky One TKL RGB uses the fastest rate available under the USB interface, and updates the keyboard's status to the computer every 1 millisecond. This minimize the delay from when the keys are pressed and signal received by your computer.
USB Repeat Acceleration Ducky brings adjustable repeat rate and repeat delay to USB keyboards. You can fine tune the repeat rate and repeat delay for gaming or your specific applications. Note: USB Repeat Acceleration may work differently in different applications. Please use a suitable setting accordingly.
Ducky Marco V2.0Ducky Macro provide 1 default setup and 5 extra customizable profiles. In addition, 3 implementation options and 6 record options.
- 100% Full Backlight Mode: All the individual keys are backlit. This mode allows you to change the backlight's color and brightness to your preference.
- Breathing Mode: Keyboard's backlight rhythmically fade in and out creating a calm and tranquil backlighting effect.
- Color Cycling Mode: The backlight color will slowly cycle through the colors available with the dual color LEDs.
- Wave Mode: This is wave backlighting effect with a twist. Dual color LEDs gives this mode new life with plethora of colors highlighting the wave as it glides through the keyboard.
- Snake Marquee Mode: Watch as the Snake snakes its way through the keyboard.
- Raindrop Mode: Each LED will randomly generate a color and fade out at a randomized interval.
- Reactive Mode: Ducky's innovative backlighting effect. Individual key lights up with every single key press with user adjustable color.
- Reactive Mode Advanced: Ducky One TKL RGB generates a randomized color with each keypress.
- Ripple Mode: A wave of light will rush out with each key press, like a water drop into a pond.
- Aurora Mode: Beams of light shoot out from the key and fly to the left and right then disappears.
- LED Zone Customization Mode: This mode provides 2 sets of user customizable memory for storing whichever key you want to light up and the color of the backlight. These zones are independent of other backlight modes and can be used concurrently.
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