Have a Ducky Shine II, love the quality. Lightning effects are not for me, I usually leave them OFF, but do admit that Ducky's are quite nice indeed.
Brown vs Clear take with my roommates phone (my camera is busted!)MoreBrowns begin their bump close to 1/3 of the way down, vs clears begin the bump immediately. Clears are MUCH more tactile. But they are so tactile that they stick on the lighter springs (such as 45 used in browns). I imagine this is why browns exist in the light spring group but not clears.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/aRFC4JC.jpg)
Stock clears require more force the more you press down. Spring comparison:MoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/dphENec.jpg)
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One big difference is ducky will have cherry stabilizers versus costar in the code.
Thank you! You've made a lot of work! And wich switches do you prefer more? Are they both quite? (I use o-ring in mine)
Can I use o-ring with keyboards that have backlight?
I'm sure they stick out a little bit and affect the LED...which is why there are clear ones on ebayQuoteCan I use o-ring with keyboards that have backlight?
yes, you can use o-rings on backlit keyboards~ it won't affect the LEDs in any way
and code boards in clears are pretty hard to come by these days? I've only seen codes with green switches
So everyone prefers Code with clears, right? =))
So everyone prefers Code with clears, right? =))
I greatly prefer my ducky shine 2 with clears to the code with clears, but I also didn't try the code with double shot abs caps like I have on my ducky. I prefer cherry stabilizers to costar also.
So everyone prefers Code with clears, right? =))
I greatly prefer my ducky shine 2 with clears to the code with clears, but I also didn't try the code with double shot abs caps like I have on my ducky. I prefer cherry stabilizers to costar also.
Shine 3 doesn't have Clear option =(
"double shot abs caps" -- so there is difference between keycaps on Code and Shine?
So everyone prefers Code with clears, right? =))
I greatly prefer my ducky shine 2 with clears to the code with clears, but I also didn't try the code with double shot abs caps like I have on my ducky. I prefer cherry stabilizers to costar also.
Shine 3 doesn't have Clear option =(
"double shot abs caps" -- so there is difference between keycaps on Code and Shine?
I'm using aftermarket caps on my ducky, GMK Dolch which are abs doubleshot.
But if you want clears it is pretty much the code or mod another board or buy an older one, not very many options at least not in 'new' boards with clears.
I think for me the cap quality would be the deal breaker for me. I have a WASD V2 and the ABS caps are pretty crappy to be honest.
I used browns for a long while, and now I'm using clears at work, and if I'm honest, I think I prefer clears for extended typing, but for general use browsing and things, with occasional posts, I probably prefer browns.
I also like the huge amount of backlight customisation options on the Ducky. So I would say Ducky.
I think for me the cap quality would be the deal breaker for me. I have a WASD V2 and the ABS caps are pretty crappy to be honest.
I used browns for a long while, and now I'm using clears at work, and if I'm honest, I think I prefer clears for extended typing, but for general use browsing and things, with occasional posts, I probably prefer browns.
I also like the huge amount of backlight customisation options on the Ducky. So I would say Ducky.
Does it mean that quality of keycaps is different?
I'll suggest clears until the death. Personally, I like a heavier switch, and since I've been using clears, I'll never look back. I hate the feeling of browns, because they just feel scratchy to me. Clears have a nice bump and the added weight makes it a little more difficult to bottom out which is nice and gives you a nice, quiet experience.
I'll suggest clears until the death. Personally, I like a heavier switch, and since I've been using clears, I'll never look back. I hate the feeling of browns, because they just feel scratchy to me. Clears have a nice bump and the added weight makes it a little more difficult to bottom out which is nice and gives you a nice, quiet experience.
Do you think that the higher actuation force (vs Browns) makes up for less bottoming out on the Clears (vs Browns)? I have Browns and I'm wondering whether I should give Clears a go.. For me it sounds like less bottoming out but higher actuation force (Clears) vs more bottoming out with lower actuation force (Browns). And I have to admit, I can type lightly on my Browns as to prevent bottoming out, but it is difficult to do so.
Soldering Iron: $55
Solder sucker/pump: $7
QFR: $70 (average. Seen much cheaper, seen more expensive)
Bag of clear switches: $40
172 + shipping and you get to keep 87 switches and a soldering iron.
And you get a fun learning experience and the option for modded springs/lube.
Edit: did not see your location or "get it by Friday" requirement. Just a fun suggestion though. Given your two choices, I'd look into this one :P but that's just me