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Title: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HendyZone on Fri, 22 May 2015, 07:03:36
Ducky One - Transparent Body
(http://i.imgur.com/P9oUt9B.jpg)

Ducky Secret
(http://i.imgur.com/kqfcwpO.jpg)

Ducky Shine 5 - RGB
(http://i.imgur.com/PUi6loS.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 22 May 2015, 07:07:37
Finally ducky gets cherry RGB. :thumb:
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Nai_Calus on Fri, 22 May 2015, 08:51:16
Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 22 May 2015, 09:16:09
I hope those trans boards come in TKL ><
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Butter on Fri, 22 May 2015, 09:18:25
Finally! a cherry rgb with standard bottom row.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 22 May 2015, 09:45:06
I hope those trans boards come in TKL ><

and ISO...
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 22 May 2015, 10:11:35
The mouse looks normal, hurray!
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: KRKS on Fri, 22 May 2015, 11:22:31
The mouse looks normal, hurray!

if anything, it looks like a Bloody V3 without the three buttons in front of the scroll wheel.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 22 May 2015, 11:24:48
I hope those trans boards come in TKL ><

and ISO...

Jaysus.

Looks like I'm going to have to get another Ducky...
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: dante on Fri, 22 May 2015, 11:26:05
The big question is: Is Ducky going to continue to use painted keycaps - or are they going to finally upgrade to doubleshot?

If not, what are they waiting for?
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Neo.X on Fri, 22 May 2015, 15:38:27
Looing forward to  the YOTSheep version with those RGB switch
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 22 May 2015, 16:58:04
Those mice don't look bad either
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: mr.squishy on Fri, 22 May 2015, 19:01:27
REALLY hoping the transparent ones come in TKL ISO versions.
My wallet is not  :p
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: nickheller on Fri, 22 May 2015, 19:17:06
Hopefully the Shine 5 comes in TKL, if it does I will buy one for sure.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 22 May 2015, 19:51:40
BOY, I hope they make an Ergodox..  (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/233cd70a.gif)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: digi on Fri, 22 May 2015, 19:55:07
BOY, I hope they make an Ergodox.. 
Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/233cd70a.gif)


haha
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HoboInAShack on Fri, 22 May 2015, 19:57:10
Was thnking about buying th Dukcy Shine 4, which retails for about $200 AUD. The Corsair K70 RGB is $250 AUD. Wonder how much it would cost when its released?
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: cinnamoncider on Fri, 22 May 2015, 21:30:11
Ducky One - Transparent Body
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/P9oUt9B.jpg)


From the positioning of the legends in the keycaps, it looks like that it would be backlit. I hope that they would use PBT + POM doubleshot. The capslock LED seems to be positioned outside of the switch, unlike previous models of Ducky keyboards.

This acrylic body looks new to be implemented in mainstream mass produced mechanical keyboards, and it can be easily scratched unless they'll coat it with something that'll act as a protector.

Ducky Shine 5 - RGB
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PUi6loS.jpg)

Looks like it will still have the same housing as the Shine 4 and 108 keys. The MX switches will be available in Black, Red, Brown, and Blue according to the image.

Ducky would still probably stick to pre-programmed lighting effects, so I don’t expect its RGB lighting to be fully programmable like Corsair.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: GL1TCH3D on Fri, 22 May 2015, 21:35:06
Interested in the mouse =O

I wonder if it will be flawless
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HendyZone on Fri, 22 May 2015, 21:35:22
Hopefully the Shine 5 comes in TKL, if it does I will buy one for sure.

Unfortunately, they don't have any plan for make TKL version at the meantime
All of their new products still focused on Full Sized models

Ducky One - Transparent Body
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/P9oUt9B.jpg)


From the positioning of the legends in the keycaps, it looks like that it would be backlit. I hope that they would use PBT + POM doubleshot. The capslock LED seems to be positioned outside of the switch, unlike previous models of Ducky keyboards.

This acrylic body looks new to be implemented in mainstream mass produced mechanical keyboards, and it can be easily scratched unless they'll coat it with something that'll act as a protector.

Ducky Shine 5 - RGB
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PUi6loS.jpg)

Looks like it will still have the same housing as the Shine 4 and 108 keys. The MX switches will be available in Black, Red, Brown, and Blue according to the image.

Ducky would still probably stick to pre-programmed lighting effects, so I don’t expect its RGB lighting to be fully programmable like Corsair.

Yes, Ducky make the simple way to doing RGB on shine 5, not like advanced control by software in Corsair
both have advantages and disadvantages ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: SamFlynn on Sat, 23 May 2015, 00:06:49
I really hope the ONE is not backlit. It looks sick as is, and I have been craving a Zero for a long time now.

And, can someone explain to me why everything is going to RGB these days? Backlighting is cool and all, but are we that fickle and bored with our boards to change colors constantly? (*changes keycaps for the 10th time this month*) Still, changing LED color is much faster than keycap swap, duly noted.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Hak Foo on Sat, 23 May 2015, 00:10:12
I was hoping for a new 1008XM with Matias switches.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: cinnamoncider on Sat, 23 May 2015, 00:22:05
I really hope the ONE is not backlit. It looks sick as is, and I have been craving a Zero for a long time now.
Can we expect that it might be a backlit keyboard case like we usually see on Korean customs?

And, can someone explain to me why everything is going to RGB these days?
Because they can, and there's a market for it ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: SamFlynn on Sat, 23 May 2015, 00:34:36
Can we expect that it might be a backlit keyboard case like we usually see on Korean customs?
That would be sweet...
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 May 2015, 01:40:20
Why's the mouse "secret"

is there going to be like a cracker jack prize in the box.. INSIDE the mouse?
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: cinnamoncider on Sat, 23 May 2015, 03:38:24
Why's the mouse "secret"
I think "Secret" is the name of the mouse.

It looks like they're going to announce their Ducky Year of the Ram keyboard too, and some new mouse mats(maybe).

Source: Ducky Keyboard Facebook page (http://"https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/a.117548801653556.22498.117547488320354/866364076772021/?type=1")
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: septamber on Sat, 23 May 2015, 03:58:35
Hopefully the Shine 5 comes in TKL, if it does I will buy one for sure.

Definately going to pick up a TKL shine 5 if it is available.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Spopepro on Sat, 23 May 2015, 11:03:41

And, can someone explain to me why everything is going to RGB these days?

I think manufacturers love it--it is possibly much cheaper. Print solder on the board, pick-and-place the SMD, and reflow. Much easier than poking though hole components into multiple layers, soldering, and trimming.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: MrFex on Sat, 23 May 2015, 13:08:42
I call dibs :)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: MrFex on Sat, 23 May 2015, 14:14:35
Part of their new line-up?

Quote
Sweepstakes
Ducky RAM Limited Edition (1)
Shine 5 RGB keyboard (1)
Ducky One keyboard (2)
Ducky Secret mouse (2)
Ducky Flipper EXTRA mouse pads (30)
Ducky Omg mouse pads (30)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ducky-Keyboard/117547488320354?fref=nf (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ducky-Keyboard/117547488320354?fref=nf)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 23 May 2015, 16:47:31
Hrmpf.. The Ducky logo on the backlit space bar is right where the thumb hits. That better be double-shot or the bright spot is just going to widen and widen.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Johan on Sat, 23 May 2015, 16:56:02
I really hope the internals of the mouse aren't garbage. The shell looks usable.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: KnivesM on Sun, 24 May 2015, 00:24:25
Hopefully they do a Shine 5 Red edition like they are doing for the 4, although I might be waiting a while for that as I don't think they've released the Shine 4 red yet...
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 24 May 2015, 03:06:52
Nice transparent cases, but no yellow? :(
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 26 May 2015, 01:48:45
Nice transparent cases, but no yellow? :(

Yeah sadly no Yellow :(
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/t31.0-8/11336956_1593191277602584_7205361898246652909_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Lunatique on Tue, 26 May 2015, 03:32:02
Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 26 May 2015, 19:02:49
Oh dear... My wallet is ready... I need all the boards...
That mouse may end up replacing my m60. Not sure how other mice feel compared to this one.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Oobly on Wed, 27 May 2015, 01:20:09
Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.

They don't have a choice... The Cherry RGB switches have clear cases with SMT LEDs on the PCB, so they have no way of preventing the light spillage short of using some sort of light shields, but there's not enough space to implement that.

This is one reason I'm staying away from the whole RGB thing. Another is I just don't need a disco on my board.

Actually, I have no real interest in most commercial boards nowadays. If I can't open the switches (or buy it in parts so I can mod the switches before building it) and it's not programmable, I don't want it.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Sencha on Wed, 27 May 2015, 02:07:14
Fullsize? eeewwwww no thanks
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Lunatique on Wed, 27 May 2015, 02:10:33
Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.

They don't have a choice... The Cherry RGB switches have clear cases with SMT LEDs on the PCB, so they have no way of preventing the light spillage short of using some sort of light shields, but there's not enough space to implement that.

This is one reason I'm staying away from the whole RGB thing. Another is I just don't need a disco on my board.

Actually, I have no real interest in most commercial boards nowadays. If I can't open the switches (or buy it in parts so I can mod the switches before building it) and it's not programmable, I don't want it.

RGB is useful for gaming, such as mapping colors to correspond to spell, weapon, equipment, etc., and also for when playing horror/atmospheric games when you want to turn off all the lights, but still want to see the keys when needing to access something that's not within your immediate muscle memory.

There's supposed to be a Chinese ripoff of the Logitech Romer-G RGB switch that doesn't have light spill. I'm hoping we'll start to see keyboards using that switch soon.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: KRKS on Wed, 27 May 2015, 02:56:57
There's supposed to be a Chinese ripoff of the Logitech Romer-G RGB switch that doesn't have light spill. I'm hoping we'll start to see keyboards using that switch soon.

I thought that was the one in SteelSeries' RGB? It's made by Kailh, and it's almost the same except for the cap mount
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 27 May 2015, 06:16:02


Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.

They don't have a choice... The Cherry RGB switches have clear cases with SMT LEDs on the PCB, so they have no way of preventing the light spillage short of using some sort of light shields, but there's not enough space to implement that.

This is one reason I'm staying away from the whole RGB thing. Another is I just don't need a disco on my board.

Actually, I have no real interest in most commercial boards nowadays. If I can't open the switches (or buy it in parts so I can mod the switches before building it) and it's not programmable, I don't want it.

You could just wrap the top of the switch with electrical tape. Would look jerry rigged though. RGB doesn't bother me, but the bezels of the case bother me.

Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.

They don't have a choice... The Cherry RGB switches have clear cases with SMT LEDs on the PCB, so they have no way of preventing the light spillage short of using some sort of light shields, but there's not enough space to implement that.

This is one reason I'm staying away from the whole RGB thing. Another is I just don't need a disco on my board.

Actually, I have no real interest in most commercial boards nowadays. If I can't open the switches (or buy it in parts so I can mod the switches before building it) and it's not programmable, I don't want it.

RGB is useful for gaming, such as mapping colors to correspond to spell, weapon, equipment, etc., and also for when playing horror/atmospheric games when you want to turn off all the lights, but still want to see the keys when needing to access something that's not within your immediate muscle memory.

There's supposed to be a Chinese ripoff of the Logitech Romer-G RGB switch that doesn't have light spill. I'm hoping we'll start to see keyboards using that switch soon.

How often does a gamer look down at hit board while playing? I have never looked down in search for a key.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Lunatique on Wed, 27 May 2015, 15:10:10
How often does a gamer look down at hit board while playing? I have never looked down in search for a key.

You can't assume other people's needs, experience, and preference is the same as you though. For example, when first starting to play a new game and learning its mechanics--especially a game with a ton of commands, weapon types, spells, potions, health, map, inventory, movement, vehicle control, view control, etc.--it takes a while to commit all of them to muscle memory. And if you're playing the game in total darkness or very dark room (which is more fun for certain types of games such as horror), having backlit keys in different assigned colors to correspond to different hotkeys is really helpful. Also, there are plenty of people in the world who don't touch-type, so it's even more helpful for them.

Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Wed, 27 May 2015, 15:22:34


How often does a gamer look down at hit board while playing? I have never looked down in search for a key.

You can't assume other people's needs, experience, and preference is the same as you though. For example, when first starting to play a new game and learning its mechanics--especially a game with a ton of commands, weapon types, spells, potions, health, map, inventory, movement, vehicle control, view control, etc.--it takes a while to commit all of them to muscle memory. And if you're playing the game in total darkness or very dark room (which is more fun for certain types of games such as horror), having backlit keys in different assigned colors to correspond to different hotkeys is really helpful. Also, there are plenty of people in the world who don't touch-type, so it's even more helpful for them.

I mean yeah. I was just saying from experience. It may have come off funky, but indirectly asking lol
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Seranite on Thu, 28 May 2015, 08:51:48
Bleh, it's too bad I swore off back lit keyboards. I've got a Ducky Shine 3 now and I'm just so done with the obnoxious glow, I have it turned off. I liked it when I first purchased it in 2013 but my tastes have changed since then. I'm now trying to move away from the obnoxious LEDs.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: SamFlynn on Fri, 29 May 2015, 22:32:56
Fullsize? eeewwwww no thanks

Yes, bring on the TKL's!  :p

Goddammit they went with the light spillage onto the plate instead of keeping the light contained to the legends only. I can't stand spillage like that--it distracts from the legends themselves.

They don't have a choice... The Cherry RGB switches have clear cases with SMT LEDs on the PCB, so they have no way of preventing the light spillage short of using some sort of light shields, but there's not enough space to implement that.

This is one reason I'm staying away from the whole RGB thing. Another is I just don't need a disco on my board.

Actually, I have no real interest in most commercial boards nowadays. If I can't open the switches (or buy it in parts so I can mod the switches before building it) and it's not programmable, I don't want it.

I am certainly heading that direction...still, the KBParadise Matias Quiet Click V60 is pretty sweet for being a non-remap 'board.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 02 June 2015, 07:00:29
Ducky Year of the Goat :cool:

(https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11232040_1595625417359170_743076298194065495_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 June 2015, 07:06:12
In case you're not on Facebook or following Ducky, they've been posting a ton about their new stuff there. Here's a link to their public page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ducky-Keyboard/117547488320354). For example, they've got some new RGB lightning PCB stuff as well as some videos on the Shine 5.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Neo.X on Tue, 02 June 2015, 11:17:16
I really like the Reactive Mode, it looks pretty cool when typing on. But all the other modes are just show off and not practical. I can't imagine anyone typing with Wave mode or Ripple Mode on.

Also, the frame of Shine 5 is identical to Shine 4, which is a disappointment. I thought the design of Shine 4 is because it's year of Horse. I guess probably Goat is similar to Horse?   ;)

Anyway, looking forward to the RGB switch keyboard from Ducky.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:14:26
Anyone know the dimensions of the shine 3? I kind of want to compare it to the shine 4 to see whether or not I'd need to adjust myself for the board.
I found the dimensions for the shine4(460x154x34mm) but not the shine 3. Or a side by comparison.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: dante on Tue, 02 June 2015, 14:22:55
Sign me up for a Ducky Shine 5 w/ Matias switches.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Tempest790 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 21:33:53
Sign me up for a Ducky Shine 5 w/ Matias switches.

^^^^^ This
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 02 June 2015, 22:54:26
Anyone know the dimensions of the shine 3? I kind of want to compare it to the shine 4 to see whether or not I'd need to adjust myself for the board.
I found the dimensions for the shine4(460x154x34mm) but not the shine 3. Or a side by comparison.

The exact dimension of Shine 3 Fullsize is :
442x140x41.5 mm ;)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 02 June 2015, 22:56:39
Anyone know the dimensions of the shine 3? I kind of want to compare it to the shine 4 to see whether or not I'd need to adjust myself for the board.
I found the dimensions for the shine4(460x154x34mm) but not the shine 3. Or a side by comparison.

The exact dimension of Shine 3 Fullsize is :
442x140x41.5 mm ;)
Thank you so much lol.
I was worried the shine 4 would be too short compared to my ds3...
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: luckyryan333 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 23:01:41
Anyone know the dimensions of the shine 3? I kind of want to compare it to the shine 4 to see whether or not I'd need to adjust myself for the board.
I found the dimensions for the shine4(460x154x34mm) but not the shine 3. Or a side by comparison.

442x140x41.5 mm
-excerpt from Ducky Shine3 user manual
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 02 June 2015, 23:03:02
Anyone know the dimensions of the shine 3? I kind of want to compare it to the shine 4 to see whether or not I'd need to adjust myself for the board.
I found the dimensions for the shine4(460x154x34mm) but not the shine 3. Or a side by comparison.

442x140x41.5 mm
-excerpt from Ducky Shine3 user manual
That's in the manual? Jeez, maybe I should have looked there first....

Anyway... How do you guys think one would adapt to the difference when a palm rest is pretty much level with a board?
(http://puu.sh/iatJM/c0280ee116.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: quake4mhg on Thu, 04 June 2015, 12:27:21
If I look at my keyboard when play FPS game, I die 10 times. Assign different light color keys good for work tho.
I don't like the light spillage either. Wonder where the market goes after RGB.
I either look at my monitors or sleep, I don't think I have time to enjoy the lighting effect on anything.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: Bucake on Thu, 04 June 2015, 12:57:57
the shell of the mouse will actually be PBT.
sensor is the 'famous' 3310, which has pretty much become the standard in gaming mice.
it uses omron switches.
you will be able to change the RGB lighting without drivers.
you will be able to change the polling rate without drivers (125, 250, 500, 1000).
you will be able to change the dpi without drivers (400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2400, 3200, 5000).
you will be able to adjust the LOD without drivers as well.

sounds pretty slick to me.. :-)

the only thing i am a little skeptical about is the sensor placement. (it looks like it's placed just a tad too low.)
this album has a few photos of the mouse (including one of the bottom):
http://imgur.com/a/UYdyL
there's also a photo that shows specs and what buttons to press to configure everything.
(the photos in the album were taken at computex, they also show some other new ducky hardware.)

there's also a video/trailer of the mouse:
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: sujambanvfx on Thu, 04 June 2015, 14:32:25
mantab gan.. hha  :thumb:
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 04 June 2015, 15:14:47
the shell of the mouse will actually be PBT.
sensor is the 'famous' 3310, which has pretty much become the standard in gaming mice.
it uses omron switches.
you will be able to change the RGB lighting without drivers.
you will be able to change the polling rate without drivers (125, 250, 500, 1000).
you will be able to change the dpi without drivers (400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2400, 3200, 5000).
you will be able to adjust the LOD without drivers as well.

sounds pretty slick to me.. :-)

the only thing i am a little skeptical about is the sensor placement. (it looks like it's placed just a tad too low.)
this album has a few photos of the mouse (including one of the bottom):
http://imgur.com/a/UYdyL
there's also a photo that shows specs and what buttons to press to configure everything.
(the photos in the album were taken at computex, they also show some other new ducky hardware.)

there's also a video/trailer of the mouse:

I think I am probably going to get one in the summer. I can't stand my RAT for much longer.
Title: Re: Ducky Computex 2015 New Products
Post by: starscream on Thu, 04 June 2015, 15:15:45
The mouse looks a lot nicer in that picture than I thought it looked in the video   :thumb: