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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: AlexG on Thu, 13 July 2017, 13:38:39
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Can anyone explain the difference between the B.Fake and B.Face? I know the fake is a knockoff, but is there any difference in terms of build quality? Is there a standout 60% PCB that supports underglow? I want to make sure I get the best 60% board I can. The two things I need are support for winkeyless as as well underglow. Thanks!
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zeal60 :^)
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zeal60 :^)
Does it support underglow?
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Zeal60 is severely overpriced.
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It is for me because I don't know per key LED's. I just want as bright as possible underglow and a solid reliable PCB.
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B.face can support NCS indicators on bottom edge by spacebar or caps lock in-house (only). B.fake only support caps lock in switch.
They support the same layouts and run the same software.
B.face finished to the same level as b.fakes come cost about 3x as much.
Just test the fakes well when they come in and there's no reason to pony up for a b.face
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Thank you! This is mainly what I wanted to know. So as long as the fake is working once I get I shouldn't worry about longevity or anything like that?
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Thank you! This is mainly what I wanted to know. So as long as the fake is working once I get I shouldn't worry about longevity or anything like that?
Wave soldered PCBs will have similar reliabilities. A possible difference is the USB connector joint; but you can reinforce it if it comes with a weak joint. Ag and Pb based solder is the other possible difference, but it is only sensitive to high temperatures that it is doubtful you may use your keyboard in such extreme over heated environments.