Got this keyboard today. Compared to my Cherry Blue Filco (non-NKRO), the RK-9000 doesn't seem as crisp. The Filco produces a nice, sharp pitch when a key is actuated, the sound us MX Blue people love.
I wonder if that's due to the keycap thickness, the factors you mentioned, or a combination.
Got this keyboard today. Compared to my Cherry Blue Filco (non-NKRO), the RK-9000 doesn't seem as crisp. The Filco produces a nice, sharp pitch when a key is actuated, the sound us MX Blue people love. As for the RK-9000, it almost reminds of a Cherry Brown board when typing fast. For some reason, the high pitch gets muffled, possibly by the key bottoming out. It seems like it is easier to bottom out harder on the RK-9000 over the Filco. I think there is slightly more key travel after the actuation point which might explain why. (When I bottom out on the Filco, which doesn't feel as far off from the actuation point, I still hear that distinct high pitch.) Also, the spacebar is more of a thud on the RK-9000, while a gratifying Rice Krispie crushing click on the Filco. I don't think this board would replace your Filco Blues, given a choice, which is sort of what I was hoping for.
Yeah, maybe that is it. Tinkering around some more, the switch just doesn't sound as loud as the Filco when pushing slowly. As for the key travel thing I mentioned before, could just be in my head. We are talking millimeters after all.
I'm getting this board today as well, I'll report my opinion; however I do not have any prior experiance with mechanical keyoards.
Can't wait to play with my first! :D
Is that Gold USB connector (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Do+Gold+USB+Connectors+Matter+Includes+USB+pinouts+wire+trivia+and+cabling+tips) making you type faster?
I got one today. I overcame my better judgement, all reason, and my budget and pulled the trigger. It's my first cherry blue and I love it, not as loud as I had expected. I'd take a picture, complete with red geekhack escape key, but my wife is gone with the camera.
I got one today. I overcame my better judgement, all reason, and my budget and pulled the trigger. It's my first cherry blue and I love it, not as loud as I had expected. I'd take a picture, complete with red geekhack escape key, but my wife is gone with the camera.
Sweet, I'm going to take some pics for everyone when I get it later tonight( closeups of the keys/Rosewill logo). Be on the lookout!
P.S. The Gold USB **DOES** make me type faster.
Damn. Shows the power of experimentation versus theory.
I added a link to your videos from the wiki.
Looks pad printed.
Welcome to Geekhack!
Sorry, don't have the keyboard but if it IS Filco/Das compatible there is a group buy going on for Double Shot keycaps here. (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=11998)
The keyboard is down to $85 shipped (instant rebate) (http://www.chiefvalue.com/product/productdetails.aspx?submit=&item=CE00158448010060&ATTKeyboard) on Chiefvalue.
I got mine when it was $75.
I know you(muchadoaboutnothing) got it cheaper.... *bickers* (I could have got a cheeseburger at mcdonalds a momentous occasion)
Yep I'm from ocn... Seems a bit more relaxed here(watch me get insta banned). Wish you had more computer related topics.
I can't say i have anything to compare it to, besides rubbers(what the cool kids call them).
I dunno if I'm qualified to remove my space/shift, considering i removed my escape key with a butter knife.... I saw your fancy tool ripster, but i didn't have any wire that small of a gauge to makeshift one.
Least i know what the hype is about now. I forgot and typed on my laptop keyboard for a bit, it's just strenuous. I'm thinking of removing the laptop keyboard(Can't find a way to disable) and just sitting the long rosewill on top of it convenience and looks be damned.
I'm pretty happy with this keyboard. Slowly getting use to the blues, but it's coming to me pretty fast... Soon gonna need that full nkro(kidding).
I will end this book with a question. How does one not bottom out on the space bar or backspace? I have gotten pretty good with the other keys.
Dude, it was only $3 cheaper...
Learning to not bottom out takes a little bit of effort with the thumbs (strongest fingers). Backspace isn't hard for me...
Don't worry about the bottoming out. Accurate, fast, and relaxed typing is the goal. Over time you'll find you're pounding the keys less.
Ask Ron "Typewriter" Mingo, once the world's fastest typist. He ALWAYS bottomed out.
I wonder why there is so much hate for that logo. I use their external HD enclosures and I think they look baller.
Plus the finish of the Filcos is the best. Even the back of my Topre is not as evenly finished as my Filcos.
Of course I don't spend a lot of time looking at the back of my Filcos.
Rosewill closeup. Sorry about the size of the pic but that's what it was at OCN.
Waaa?Show Image(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx240/fssbzz/RK-9000/SAM_0564.jpg)
The guys at OCN are also trying to figure out how to remove the Logo. Winner of the Rosewill Logo removal mod would get max rep points there.
Meanwhile someone needs to crack open one of these with a butter knife. (Crack may have been a poor choice of words).
I like stroking mine.
Actually I expected the inventor to look JUST like this.
Uhh, ok...
Paraphrasing Dune
"A poison has been introduced into you, Geek Hacker.
By stroking this smooth little keyboard body you receive your antidote...
it must be done each day..."Show Image(http://mikecane.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/dune-catd.jpg?w=450)
great, GREAT movie lol...
I want my next keyboard labeled "KEYBOARD".
The guys at OCN are also trying to figure out how to remove the Logo. Winner of the Rosewill Logo removal mod would get max rep points there.
Meanwhile someone needs to crack open one of these with a butter knife. (Crack may have been a poor choice of words).
Of course making a nice custom engraved label/badge/metal piece of some sort and just slapping it on top would be equally effective wouldn't it?
(Or did I miss some sarcasm somewhere?)
I'm open to suggestions. The size constraints (covering the logo completely but not the num/caps/scroll lock lights) might pose a slight challenge.If geekhack keys can be made, why not a custom geekhack logo plate? Just an appropriately sized think black plastic plate that could be mounted with some sort of mounting tape or adhesive. I don't know any companies who make such things but someone here probably does.
I can't think of anything to put over it.
I'm getting this board today as well, I'll report my opinion; however I do not have any prior experience with mechanical keyoards.
Can't wait to play with my first! :D
I got one today. I overcame my better judgement, all reason, and my budget and pulled the trigger. It's my first cherry blue and I love it, not as loud as I had expected. I'd take a picture, complete with red geekhack escape key, but my wife is gone with the camera.The camera FINALLY showed up after being MIA for about a week so I'll take a picture if I can find time. Although I think everyone knows what they look like by now. My wife misplaced the camera but was insisting that I had it. I was nearly positive I didn't but looked around anyway. She on the other hand was seemingly so sure I'd lost it that she wasn't looking for it. This past weekend she finally took a good look in her car and there it was. Married life...
I'm not putting Wanna Switch on MY keyboard. Too gay. (http://www.overclock.net/10485088-post736.html) (damn the mods deleted it).
Just go to any trophy shop and get a small piece made to cover it up, they've got super thin aluminum they can use and laser engrave whatever into it, comes with really thin double sided tape if you want it. That's what we do at work for localizing our simulators, it's surprisingly cheap.
What's gonna be on it?If I get it locally as a one-off maybe "Pimped by TexasFlood", :wink:
"RoseWon't"?
If anyone does this I want my Brownie Points!!
Sure. It was a good idea that I like. I'm not thrilled with the idea of trying to remove the logo and risking damage which might look worse and quite likely be irreversible. I'd much rather cover it up with something like looks nice but could be removed without damage.
Anyone know of any european retailers selling Rosewill RK-9000s?
Actually the writeup was pretty good.
Yep. This is why Blue Cherry rules for typing. The modern replacement to those old Buckling Springs.
The RK-9000 is as simple a keyboard as they come; the Das Keyboard is a better choice if you want dual-powered USB ports and a more robust overall shape, but that's not to say the RK-9000 isn't well-designed, either.