CPTBadAss, Greens are another key I haven't had the opportunity to try yet. I bottom out on every keystroke, always have, always will. So maybe it is the solid feel of the steel plate behind them, more than the spring in the switch it's self.
Damien, did you change the keys in the Code? I don't get your photo, unless you uploaded the wrong one.
Awesome review. By the way can you take pictures of the stabilizer bars?
Does the CTRL , ALT and Win key use stabilizer? I intend to swap Win with Alt for use in Mac but I don't think I want to do that if there is a stabilizer. I'm still noob to this.
(Referring to the Code keyboard)
Yeah, a year between versions of this board is a bit dramatic, but might not be worth the wait. According to a post over on the CODE webpage (http://"http://codekeyboards.com/"), they will be offering Cherry MX Greens with the next batch in 4-6 months!
I don't know why there was not backlight - any ideas? Do I have to flip the DIP switch or something?
I have to enable the FN key by flipping the DIP switch to on. Only then I can turn on the backlight. I wonder why the DIP switch is off by default. Many will not RTFM and would have thought it broken.
I have to enable the FN key by flipping the DIP switch to on. Only then I can turn on the backlight. I wonder why the DIP switch is off by default. Many will not RTFM and would have thought it broken.
Is the Fn key also the Win key?
I think a lot of people were complaining that the Win key did not work. Maybe WASD changed the default so it does.
Just got mine this morning and not a lot to add to CPT's review. A few points though:
The switches as I expected are really nice. Not only are they quieter they are also a lot easier to avoid bottom-out on than blue's.
Whether that is because of the springs or the stem I'm not sure. I would like a lighter feel - my hands are certainly getting a workout - but don't want the extra noise.
The keycaps themselves aren't bad but they do have a slick/shine feel to them. They also fit incredibly snugly on which gives them a nice feel. I couldn't however go back to DCS after DSA.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zZu4qPW7dJo/UkIAIDkDIYI/AAAAAAAABXA/6nH3dV4GFHo/w1264-h948-no/IMG_20130924_141140.jpg)
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They are Costar yeah. I don't think you'd be able to easily modify them to Cherry as the plate isn't cut that way.
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Can you compare the feel and weight of the clears to the browns? I am wondering whether I should order a code with clears too. On the one hand, I really like my 45g browns, on the other hand the 55/65g (?) of the clears might indeed help me preventie bottoming out. I am a touch typist but on the browns I have to be conscious to prvent bottoming out.Do you think it was an issue to you to bottom out? Does it slows you down or anything? While the Clears might prevent you to bottom out, it is a hard switch and some may complain of fingers tiring. I like Clears simply because I am not a touch typist. I poke and peck at the keyboard so I like my keys harder.
Can you compare the feel and weight of the clears to the browns? I am wondering whether I should order a code with clears too. On the one hand, I really like my 45g browns, on the other hand the 55/65g (?) of the clears might indeed help me preventie bottoming out. I am a touch typist but on the browns I have to be conscious to prvent bottoming out.Do you think it was an issue to you to bottom out? Does it slows you down or anything? While the Clears might prevent you to bottom out, it is a hard switch and some may complain of fingers tiring. I like Clears simply because I am not a touch typist. I poke and peck at the keyboard so I like my keys harder.
Clear requires more force to actuate and will strain your fingers more. Maybe you should stay with Browns in this case.
Clear requires more force to actuate and will strain your fingers more. Maybe you should stay with Browns in this case.
Thanks! Of course switch preference is very personal, but I am wondering: what then is the appeal to many for the Clears over the Browns?
Clear requires more force to actuate and will strain your fingers more. Maybe you should stay with Browns in this case.
Thanks! Of course switch preference is very personal, but I am wondering: what then is the appeal to many for the Clears over the Browns?
Clears are like in between browns and blues, there's a pronounce tactile, but not loud enough to make the tacking sound of blues, stock clears are bullsha.. but if you have the chance to mod them to 59g/62g.. they are perfect. I used to own a mx brown and wanted more, then found clears.
I just bought the code from massdrop and is currently looking for someone to mod it to 55g, and change led for me.
Clear requires more force to actuate and will strain your fingers more. Maybe you should stay with Browns in this case.
Thanks! Of course switch preference is very personal, but I am wondering: what then is the appeal to many for the Clears over the Browns?
Clears are like in between browns and blues, there's a pronounce tactile, but not loud enough to make the tacking sound of blues, stock clears are bullsha.. but if you have the chance to mod them to 59g/62g.. they are perfect. I used to own a mx brown and wanted more, then found clears.
I just bought the code from massdrop and is currently looking for someone to mod it to 55g, and change led for me.
So the 65g (I believe it is in the code website) is a tad to heavy for you? Modding it to 55g would mean desoldering, opening the springs, and replacing the springs right? I read somewhere on the forum that 55g might be a little bit too light because the tactility of the switch is so heavy that when you release they key the spring is not strong enough to push the switch back in its original state (sorry for the bad wording).
Unplug the computer side instead.
Unplug the computer side instead.
This what I do, and try to keep the cable with its respective keyboard. Although really HHKB and model M are the only two that are easy to unplug. The rest I have to fiddle around underneath and angle the plug into the socket in the recess under the keyboard.
I just received my CODE 87 key Clear. Initial impression is that most of the keys feel solid, except the bigger keys, especially 'Enter' key and 'Delete' key. With a light touch/tap without pressing the key, they wobble and make some springy sound.Yes it sounds quite normal
Is this a norm for mechanical keyboard ?
I just received my CODE 87 key Clear. Initial impression is that most of the keys feel solid, except the bigger keys, especially 'Enter' key and 'Delete' key. With a light touch/tap without pressing the key, they wobble and make some springy sound.
Is this a norm for mechanical keyboard ?
The CODE keyboard only comes in the standard QWERTY layout. You can order a Dvorak keycap set, but as I said before it won’t be “backlit compatible”, but it will fit your keyboard and you will be able to use it in Dvorak mode with the correct keys with the correct profiles in the correct spots. The only thing is that the legends will not be illuminated like on the standard CODE keycaps.
Yes, completely identical, the keyboards are virtually the same with some minor differences. CODE keyboards features LED’s, a different controller board (for LED functions), and has a dual-layer PCB. They weigh the same, yes.
I would say if you really want a Dvorak layout, go with the V2. To make a “Dvorak” CODE, you’ll need to purchase the CODE keyboards first, then an additional keycap set, so the cost will be higher. The new keycaps will essentially obstruct the backlighting.