I really wish they wouldn't cut the numpad from so many mechanical boards. Theres tons I like the look off but my job is very numbers based so I need that numpad.
Try putting the numpad on a layer underneath the homerow (456 being SDF) and the layer key being something easy to reach that has no business being on the base layer (I'm looking at you, Capslock). It's a game changer for me. Not having to move my left hand from home row and being able to input numbers while using the mouse
You can also get a side number pad
https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-q0-customizable-mechanical-number-pad
its not the most convenient but it is still good for saving space if you have a smaller form factor board.
Exactly! I have tried 40%(which is utter hell on earth), 60%, and TKL and it never lasts more than a day where I get so frustrated at the lack of numpad and calculation keys.
The keyboard I brought to work is a Royal Kludge RK920 with reds(nothing special) because no one here likes hearing blues.
Oh, that's a nice looking board. May replace the eagletec one I got with it. Like the edge lighting, only have key lighting at the minute.
Any suggestion on a smaller form factor wireless *with a numpad?
I'm running the Keychron K4: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k4-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-version-2
It took a little while to get used to the smooshed layout. For the first week or two I kept hitting numlock when reaching for backspace. But I did get used to it and I enjoy having nearly all the keys (no print screen, FYI) with a footprint about the same as my old TKL board.
Me reading the headline: "🙄 Who isn't making a mechanical keyboard these days..."
Me after looking at the pictures: "I...might want that..."
They make this monstrosity of a mouse to go with it, https://www.8bitdo.com/n30-wireless-mouse/
At least the balanced the price of the mouse with how terrible it would be to use as a daily driver.
Clickety Clack, Clickety Clak, ...you won't go back....
I need qmk support. I don't like dealing with other software anymore for remapping keyboards.
I don't need another mechanical keyboard, but I do need a Nintendo themed one with massive buttons I can program.
Ordered....
Huge firefox button, huge terminal button.
We need only two buttons, 1 and 0. A bit slow to write on though.
In fact, forget the keyboard.
They really make good stuff. I have their SN30 pro wireless retro gamepad and it's awesome.
I have their SN30 pro wireless retro game pad and it IS awesome. To the point where I don’t want to share it when friends come over
time to get another. The new translucent green and purple look FIREEE
I love 8BitDo’s products, but I really have no idea what use case those giant buttons are attempting to cater to.
They aren’t good for gaming, and are way too limited when compared to multi-button Stream Decks.
I understand they are detachable, but they just look like e-waste to me.
Looks like a novelty gimmick e.g., have a scripted sequence for starting a build.
In the past I've seen people having these type of buttons on their desktop and are mostly motivated by a joke that worked for a couple of days.
I have a large button on my desk that sets all the lights to red and turns on some sexy music.
I have never used it.
That's a missed opportunity to set it for general quarters or some very sexy action stations.
I'm just pissed I didn't think of this myself as a custom keyboard layout. Guess I would have then been pissed that someone else commercialized my concept.
Looks like I need an attitude adjustment.
Ive seen a few others try to stylize their keyboards like the NES, but im happy this is going to be a widely accessible product.
I don't need it I don't need it I don't need it
I need it!
Here, I saved you a click: the keyboard literally screams every time you press a key
Does it just scream a generic scream, like someone getting murdered, or does it scream "80s NES" as claimed?
bitcrushed wilhelm scream
I'm a pretty big fan on 8bitdo. I have several wired and wireless pads from them. Something about it just clicks for me, and their new translucent models are just awesome.
I've been on the edge of buying a mechanical keyboard for months, ya know, doing the dance of having one or three in cart, ready to go. But this actually made me pull the trigger and do the pre order. A sin in gaming I know, but this is so fucking cool from a brand thats been consistently quality for me, its a no brainer.
I wanted something with Bluetooth, dongle, and wired USB C. Check.
I wanted a volume knob. Make or break feature for me. I just like the tactile feeling of a knob, so check.
Also it comes with one of the big dual button macro button controllers! Neat!
Kinda reads shilly. Im just excited.
No Linux or MacOS support? Presumably that means just for their software and it will still present as a normal keyboard, so will still technically work?
No super or compose key, pass...
I doubt they do Scandinavian layouts?
I would love a modern C64-themed keyboard myself.
Oh wow, just another generic mech keyboard.
...oh wait I kind of really want it.
Except I'd like it without the two giant buttons. I won't ever use those lol
The buttons are detachable, fortunately
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