What 60% pcbs support rgb backlighting but also can allow for customized lighting modes? I'm a dev if that helps. Was looking at the zeal60 but I'm not sure if I'm able to add new lighting modes and macros to support them.
Would like to have a mode where the lighting starts out white for all keys and each individual led changes color as you type the corresponding key, plus the ability to "reset" it back to all white.
If you are a developer and can write any amount of C you can add new lighting modes to the zeal60, I wrote a bit of code to implement the "turn on backlight when any key is depressed" flashy typing mode and it was very straightforward (albeit that example is simpler than the functionality you want).
What is the most common donor board for Alps SKCM Blues, and how much should I be willing to spend?
Also, how good are Alps SKCM Whites compared to Blues? A lot of the donor boards were produced in both White and Blue variants and I want to know I'll have good switches even if I lose the roulette.
I cannot speak to donor boards or prices (I killed a Chicony KB-5181 for its blues at one point, but that model came with a ton of different switches). But, the transition from SKCM Blue to White is a bit tricky -- I think the general consensus is that different pieces (switch plates, sliders, etc.) were changed at different times, and so late production blues are similar to early production whites. In my opinion, (SKCM, not simplified) White is still a great switch, and Blues are just a bit smoother. But I have not tried a ton of boards with each so there is certainly some sample bias at play.