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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: harrison on Fri, 01 June 2012, 10:02:51
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So, it looks like Ducky has finally released some details on their anticipated 90xx series 10keyless keyboard.
[video=youtube_share;y3T-39IP1NY]http://youtu.be/y3T-39IP1NY[/video]
Ducky Dragon 2012 Limited edition, the most sparkling keyboard with high quality built-in LED backlit, with On/Off Dip Switch to define the functions of the keyboard.
Features Description:
1.PCB double-sided routing, safety guaranteed
2.Separated wiring, easy to carry
3.On/Off Dip Switch to define the functions of the keyboard
4.Supporting multi-media shortcut keys
5.Four buttons On/Off Dip Switch
6.Illuminated keyboard, charming and fascinating
7.Various fabulous illumination mode
Specifications:
Interface :USB
Layout: US ASCII 87
Switch Type: Cherry MX series
Color: Black
Keycap Type: Hi-End Paint Coating ABS Keycap
Print: Laser Engraving
Display Keycap: Hi-End Paint Coating ABS Keycap
Cable Lenth: 1.5 meter
Dimension: 360x140x41.5 (mm)
Weight: 1.2Kg
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Holy sh!t. I can't wait to go disco typing with one of these.
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how buy ????????
cost ?
i like it :X
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Holy crap!!!!!!
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so you can save your custom back lit pattern.. can any other ducky's do that?
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That is insane. If I had this at work, I would be carried aloft... and then thrown off the building.
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OMG I would give my life for this keyboard.. my life.. for youoooo!!
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Purdy lights. Didn't realize Trashcan Man on the forums, thought that nuke took him out.
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Where and when can we buy them? Is blue the only available LED color?
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Man I want one of these. I hope they come out soon.
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The lighting modes for this are wiggidy wack. I want one.
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Now THAT's a nice idea we could implement in the next custom kb («light» if I remember right).
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I see no problem with the other lighting modes, but the persistent toggle seems like a security issue.
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A few available for preorder, check it out Here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?32000-Ducky-Dragon-2012-DK-9087-Limited-edition-Pre-order-Be-quick!&p=606164#post606164).
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Man if only these didn't have black switches. :Cry:
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I already said I would be buying one to collect but damn is it gaudy. I do like the individually addressable LED though.
I see no problem with the other lighting modes, but the persistent toggle seems like a security issue.
It's not persistent mode. It is programmable lighting.
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Man if only these didn't have black switches. :Cry:
I asked Lin if she could verify whether it will be available with other switches. Browns or Reds would be nice. I'm down for a pre-order (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?32000-Ducky-Dragon-2012-DK-9087-Limited-edition-Pre-order-Be-quick!&p=606164#post606164)for one regardless. :llama:
Browns, Reds and Blues also available. Getting one with Browns. FTW!
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Horrible.
But then again I hate LEDs.
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I asked Lin if she could verify whether it will be available with other switches. Browns or Reds would be nice. I'm down for a pre-order for one regardless. :llama:
It's available in black, blue, brown, and red switches.
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I want it FOR the LEDs. It's not going to replace any of my Topre boards as a 'daily driver', but those programmable LEDs are just too awesome to pass up. I work on two computers in the office and have another computer as sort of a "guest" computer and it will go on the guest computer. ;-)
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omg! my backlit tenkeyless is finally here :nod:
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lights up with every keystroke... am i the only one that jizzed just a bit?
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... am i the only one that jizzed just a bit?
No sir... you are not.
The idea that high-speed touch typing could lead to a seizure is ridiculously appealing for some reason. It's like a suicide clutch on an old indian, pants-on-head-retarded, but oh so cool.
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lol @ the rap song around 1:16
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No sir... you are not.
The idea that high-speed touch typing could lead to a seizure is ridiculously appealing for some reason. It's like a suicide clutch on an old indian, pants-on-head-retarded, but oh so cool.
Hilarious!
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Such a shame that it is only blue backlight! I hate blue!
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Huh. Deja Vu (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:19096).
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Those Tao Bao preorder was that for 4 months ago.
The final released day and price remain unknown.
I think once it release, I should have hand on it for all switches, I will open preorder once we have confirmed release day.
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There are many mice with multicolor LEDs on the market right now, any reason why there is no such keyboard yet? Are those LEDs more expensive than normal ones or need some additional technology implemented?
because first there is the size issue. Only very small led can fit in the switchs, so any bigger leds will need to be put aside from the switch.
Then there is the energy problem. You need a lot of led to fully illuminate a keyboard. And USB has only a limited supply(expecially on a laptop). So you need very low voltage leds if you want to use a lot of them. Or your keyboard won't work because it needs too much energy supply on certain computer (a cheap usb hub, or a laptop, etc…)
Finally, you need a huge amount of I/O pins on your microcontroler to be able to control each led separately. This means a way more complicated PCB, and a more expensive microcontroller.
On a mouse, this is a lot easier, as you only have a few leds. Not ~100.
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http://www.iqmore.idv.tw/ducky-dk-9087-dragon-mechanical-keyboard-sample-review better look at the board. Keep in mind it is an engineering sample.
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Just a note that I got the Switches/Leds confirmed
You can check it out Here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?32000-Ducky-Dragon-2012-DK-9087-Limited-edition-Pre-order-Be-quick!&p=613975&posted=1#post613975) :smile: