Rabbitwebfactory is a legit supplier, they sold many of the first Race keyboards.
Here they have a manual and brochure of the Race 2: http://rabbitwebfactory.com/pages/kbt_race_2
It seems the major improvements are:
Better key coating (the first white Race LE had color that peeled off the case, not sure if this is adressed as well)
Programmable FN layer
Redesigned space stabilizer
Changed the lettering of some keys
There is no mention of LED improvements. However, I have a Race One which I have used for more then a year now, and it has no LED problems, so I believe it was just a certain Race One batch that suffered those issues.
I definitely recommend the Race keyboard. I find it to be the perfect keyboard for me, and it is certainly NOT like a keycool or any other keyboard for that matter. The custom key layout (top row is taller then R4 among other things) prevents you from replacing the keys, but I think the design is great and I personally love the extra height on the top row. It makes those keys more accessible.
Pictures of my custom Race to highlight how awesome this keyboard can be (with some mods)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/3.png)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/4.png)
Mods:
Race Limited Edition white board with keycaps from the normal black Race
Custom aluminum case (bought here in groupbuy)
Custom walnut wristrest (made by The_Beast)
Red alu keycap (from Feng)
I'll probably buy a Race 2 White Edition to replace the board in mine.
wtf were they thinking when they used 6 1.25x keys for arrows, shift, and end
wtf were they thinking when they used 6 1.25x keys for arrows, shift, and end
Design reasons?
Rabbitwebfactory is a legit supplier, they sold many of the first Race keyboards.
Here they have a manual and brochure of the Race 2: http://rabbitwebfactory.com/pages/kbt_race_2
It seems the major improvements are:
Better key coating (the first white Race LE had color that peeled off the case, not sure if this is adressed as well)
Programmable FN layer
Redesigned space stabilizer
Changed the lettering of some keys
There is no mention of LED improvements. However, I have a Race One which I have used for more then a year now, and it has no LED problems, so I believe it was just a certain Race One batch that suffered those issues.
I definitely recommend the Race keyboard. I find it to be the perfect keyboard for me, and it is certainly NOT like a keycool or any other keyboard for that matter. The custom key layout (top row is taller then R4 among other things) prevents you from replacing the keys, but I think the design is great and I personally love the extra height on the top row. It makes those keys more accessible.
Pictures of my custom Race to highlight how awesome this keyboard can be (with some mods)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/3.png)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/4.png)
Mods:
Race Limited Edition white board with keycaps from the normal black Race
Custom aluminum case (bought here in groupbuy)
Custom walnut wristrest (made by The_Beast)
Red alu keycap (from Feng)
I'll probably buy a Race 2 White Edition to replace the board in mine.
Wow, your Race set-up looks great. I had no idea there was an aluminum case group buy for the Race. If I had known, I would have probably gotten the Race before my Pure.
75% boards tend to be a bit wonky. I personally don't prefer them because I'm accustom to accessing everything on the fn layer, and the smaller the better IMO.Used to be a 75% junkie
75% boards tend to be a bit wonky. I personally don't prefer them because I'm accustom to accessing everything on the fn layer, and the smaller the better IMO.Used to be a 75% junkie
Now I realize that fully programmable 60% like GH60 is best
75% boards tend to be a bit wonky. I personally don't prefer them because I'm accustom to accessing everything on the fn layer, and the smaller the better IMO.Used to be a 75% junkie
Now I realize that fully programmable 60% like GH60 is best
I want a fully programmable HHKB layout so bad, hopefully Hasu's controller is released soon.
75% boards tend to be a bit wonky. I personally don't prefer them because I'm accustom to accessing everything on the fn layer, and the smaller the better IMO.Used to be a 75% junkie
Now I realize that fully programmable 60% like GH60 is best
I want a fully programmable HHKB layout so bad, hopefully Hasu's controller is released soon.
Can't you get the happy layout in the GH60?
Rabbitwebfactory is a legit supplier, they sold many of the first Race keyboards.
Here they have a manual and brochure of the Race 2: http://rabbitwebfactory.com/pages/kbt_race_2
It seems the major improvements are:
Better key coating (the first white Race LE had color that peeled off the case, not sure if this is adressed as well)
Programmable FN layer
Redesigned space stabilizer
Changed the lettering of some keys
There is no mention of LED improvements. However, I have a Race One which I have used for more then a year now, and it has no LED problems, so I believe it was just a certain Race One batch that suffered those issues.
I definitely recommend the Race keyboard. I find it to be the perfect keyboard for me, and it is certainly NOT like a keycool or any other keyboard for that matter. The custom key layout (top row is taller then R4 among other things) prevents you from replacing the keys, but I think the design is great and I personally love the extra height on the top row. It makes those keys more accessible.
Pictures of my custom Race to highlight how awesome this keyboard can be (with some mods)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/3.png)Show Image(http://groths.org/images/race/4.png)
Mods:
Race Limited Edition white board with keycaps from the normal black Race
Custom aluminum case (bought here in groupbuy)
Custom walnut wristrest (made by The_Beast)
Red alu keycap (from Feng)
I'll probably buy a Race 2 White Edition to replace the board in mine.
I totally love your keyboard! I have a RACE myself, with some keycaps replaced. It's nowhere near yours.
Just out of curiosity, will the alu case fit on RACE 2? It seems like RACE 2 is wider now.
Can you please share some information for that lovely alu case? Like where to buy and the price?
Thanks, BTW, your Race setup is the best one I've ever seen. :thumb:
wtf were they thinking when they used 6 1.25x keys for arrows, shift, and end
Design reasons?
This is going to be a nightmare to source keycaps......
I have pre-ordered mine from Rabbit Web Factory and it's finally here! :thumb:
Photos below shows my RACE 1 and KBT RACE 2:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bTDEO4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/M2NIZ35.jpg)
My RACE 1 was blue switches, so I have decided to go onto red switches for RACE II.
So far, the feeling is great! I haven't got the time to read the user manual yet.
The keyboard is fully programmable, but I wish they would bundle software for programming the keyboard.
Awesome! I have an L.E. on the way, and can't wait to put it in my aluminum case.
Asked this in my standalone thread as well, but does anyone know where I can get a plate, whether have someone make one or have someone aide me in creating one?
So, something I've noticed is that the caps are a bit tighter than the first revision. Anybody else noticing this? Or am I the only one? lol
So, something I've noticed is that the caps are a bit tighter than the first revision. Anybody else noticing this? Or am I the only one? lol
Meaning that they are closer together, or that they are harder to pull off the board?
So, something I've noticed is that the caps are a bit tighter than the first revision. Anybody else noticing this? Or am I the only one? lol
Meaning that they are closer together, or that they are harder to pull off the board?
Just a little harder to pull off of the board. On my Race 1, I could pull the caps off without a puller. On this revision, it takes a little bit of force and a keypuller to get them off.
My compared photos between Race I and Race II
http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1 (http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1)
bump, this is the only thread with Race vs Race ii... so the only difference is really better quality on board/keycaps. wider. more programming?My compared photos between Race I and Race II
http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1 (http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1)
Thanks for sharing! but what is what on the 3 DEL key pic?
bump, this is the only thread with Race vs Race ii... so the only difference is really better quality on board/keycaps. wider. more programming?My compared photos between Race I and Race II
http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1 (http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1)
Thanks for sharing! but what is what on the 3 DEL key pic?
He's showing the difference in quality. First one is from a v1 race set, 2nd is from the Race LE and third is from a Race 2 LE. The third has the UV coating and is shinier than the other two.
bump, this is the only thread with Race vs Race ii... so the only difference is really better quality on board/keycaps. wider. more programming?My compared photos between Race I and Race II
http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1 (http://imgur.com/a/8LbF1)
Thanks for sharing! but what is what on the 3 DEL key pic?
He's showing the difference in quality. First one is from a v1 race set, 2nd is from the Race LE and third is from a Race 2 LE. The third has the UV coating and is shinier than the other two.
ah thanks. didn't know what was what exactly.
for some reason i like the middle one best. both the colour and the fact that it has the underline on the alternate labels... might seem polluted when you look at keys individually, but the cognitive freak i am likes it.
Does anyone know if the programmable function allows "SHIFT+A, "CTRL+A", "ALT+A" to program or is it just single keys?
Thanks!
@exitfireAlright, now I understand. I don't believe the key combo would be able to be mapped that way, as the programming is for a single key. So, that combination would probably not work the way you are intending.
Thanks for the rapid response.
As for elaboration. When you mention "macros", do you mean multiple functions in the output or input section?
In my case, I want both:
SHIFT+A = Output "1, 2, 3"
Meaning that A will only act as the macro when shift is held down, even with toggle is on.
Is this possible?
Please, the Race 2 cames with plate or the switches are placed streight into the PCB?