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Title: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:19:45
Went with the gunmetal gray with MX Reds! - http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=953 I just wish there were more high quality vids/photos of the gunmetal gray case. I just think the silver would be too flashy of a case for me but it is sexy at the same time :p What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:22:41
Good call with the gunmetal grey dude.  My ducky mini 1 has MX Reds! Fun switches!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: ideus on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:23:06
Is this programmable?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:23:52
Is this programmable?
I don't think there is a Pn layer but here is a very detailed video about the board -
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:23:54
The 1 is programmable so I assume the 2 is? Edit, wow that stinks man.. They keep messing the mini up more and more..
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:24:59
Good call with the gunmetal grey dude.  My ducky mini 1 has MX Reds! Fun switches!
You like the gunmetal gray more? How come? I just typically have darker PC Peripherals so I think the silver would look odd with my set up.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:25:30
Good call with the gunmetal grey dude.  My ducky mini 1 has MX Reds! Fun switches!
You like the gunmetal gray more? How come? I just typically have darker PC Peripherals so I think the silver would look odd with my set up.

All of my cases are black so the darker the better!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:26:22
Good call with the gunmetal grey dude.  My ducky mini 1 has MX Reds! Fun switches!
You like the gunmetal gray more? How come? I just typically have darker PC Peripherals so I think the silver would look odd with my set up.

All of my cases are black so the darker the better!
Yeah that is my mentality! I can't wait for this board after watching the vid I previously linked!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: paobit on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:28:40
Hmm I was about to get this board til I found geekhack.org and got a GON lol.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:34:26
Hmm I was about to get this board til I found geekhack.org and got a GON lol.
We are on geekhack? And not really a fan.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:35:18
Hmm I was about to get this board til I found geekhack.org and got a GON lol.

Hmm I was about to get this board til I found geekhack.org and got a GON lol.
We are on geekhack? And not really a fan.

Get both! Thats what I did.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: paobit on Fri, 08 August 2014, 20:38:38
Hmm I was about to get this board til I found geekhack.org and got a GON lol.
We are on geekhack? And not really a fan.

Yeah I only recently found out about this forum
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 08 August 2014, 21:37:14
Went with the gunmetal gray with MX Reds! - http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=953 I just wish there were more high quality vids/photos of the gunmetal gray case. I just think the silver would be too flashy of a case for me but it is sexy at the same time :p What do you guys think?

And now your wait begins :p
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Novus on Fri, 08 August 2014, 21:44:19
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: ideus on Fri, 08 August 2014, 21:44:44
When you get it please share feedback on the mouse functionality. I have not been able to find anything on that yet.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 08 August 2014, 22:10:47
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 23:16:02
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 08 August 2014, 23:46:54
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Fri, 08 August 2014, 23:52:15
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Honestly, I would love to try an HHKB or at least a Topre board but they are just out of my price range for a keyboard. I would rather spend the 200 decking out a cherry MX board...
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 August 2014, 00:02:15
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Honestly, I would love to try an HHKB or at least a Topre board but they are just out of my price range for a keyboard. I would rather spend the 200 decking out a cherry MX board...

I was lucky - I found mine on eBay for $200 shipped!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Sat, 09 August 2014, 00:25:03
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Honestly, I would love to try an HHKB or at least a Topre board but they are just out of my price range for a keyboard. I would rather spend the 200 decking out a cherry MX board...

I was lucky - I found mine on eBay for $200 shipped!
Damn.... I mean how much "better" are topre switches to MX?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Novus on Sat, 09 August 2014, 01:01:36
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Honestly, I would love to try an HHKB or at least a Topre board but they are just out of my price range for a keyboard. I would rather spend the 200 decking out a cherry MX board...

I was lucky - I found mine on eBay for $200 shipped!
Damn.... I mean how much "better" are topre switches to MX?

This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 August 2014, 01:45:43
Y U NO HHKB TYPE S?

Maybe doesn't like the whistling sound (http://HHKB Type S 'whistling' sound)?
Web page not available Rowdy!  :(

Oops!  I'm such a newb at copy/paste :))

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60477.0
Honestly, I would love to try an HHKB or at least a Topre board but they are just out of my price range for a keyboard. I would rather spend the 200 decking out a cherry MX board...

I was lucky - I found mine on eBay for $200 shipped!
Damn.... I mean how much "better" are topre switches to MX?

That is entirely subjective.

Many people absolutely love Topre.  Some hate them.  Some are middle of the road.

If you do get the chance to try Topre, you need to give yourself a week or two with the board to really get the feel for it, as Topre is quite different to MX.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: margo baggins on Sat, 09 August 2014, 04:55:43
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:21:38
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

Yeah.. Come on Ducky! :/
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:37:01
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

But isn't that just because the V1 is a poker 2 with ducky written on it? :P
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:40:47
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

But isn't that just because the V1 is a poker 2 with ducky written on it? :P

Maybe  ^-^ I just love the cute lil duck logo!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Sat, 09 August 2014, 10:21:26
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.
This really isn't an issue for me because most of the poker II issues have been fixed for me. The big one being the Fn layer arrow cluster now on the right side of the board. Also the ability to change function keys and a lot of others without using annoying DIP switches and having to restart my pc! :)
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Hitcha on Sat, 09 August 2014, 20:28:31
I agree that the grey looks better than the silver. You should write up a review once it arrives and you thoroughly  test it!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Lurch on Tue, 12 August 2014, 10:08:59

You should write up a review once it arrives and you thoroughly  test it!

This!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: jameslr on Tue, 12 August 2014, 10:25:45
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:05:37
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
I like MX reds and big boobs so is topre an option? And I will definitely be reviewing the board if it blows my mind like I think it's going to!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: jameslr on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:07:31
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
I like MX reds and big boobs so is topre an option? And I will definitely be reviewing the board if it blows my mind like I think it's going to!
Topre 45g is equivalent in weight to MX red. I think you would approve.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:08:37
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
I like MX reds and big boobs so is topre an option? And I will definitely be reviewing the board if it blows my mind like I think it's going to!
Topre 45g is equivalent in weight to MX red. I think you would approve.
Too bad it's double the price and I am on a college student's budget...
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: jameslr on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:24:59
Too bad it's double the price and I am on a college student's budget...

You could get a used FC660C for just slightly more than you're paying for that Ducky Mini.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:27:11
Too bad it's double the price and I am on a college student's budget...

You could get a used FC660C for just slightly more than you're paying for that Ducky Mini.
If I ever get tired of the Ducky Mini (Lol) I will look into it!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Oobly on Wed, 13 August 2014, 05:25:05
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

But at least it's using the Fn layer of the Pure. Best 60% Fn layer IMHO. I wonder if it also has the togglable arrow cluster. Or if the left Win can be switched to Fn like the Pure.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: mougrim on Wed, 13 August 2014, 07:18:55
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.

Heh. And what then BS boards? Losing you virginity to a wild Amazon? :)

P.S. Like this Ducky Mini. But I already have Poker II.Sigh. But... Is it exists in MX Green variety?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Wed, 13 August 2014, 10:40:46
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

But at least it's using the Fn layer of the Pure. Best 60% Fn layer IMHO. I wonder if it also has the togglable arrow cluster. Or if the left Win can be switched to Fn like the Pure.
You can program any windows/alt/control to up to two different Fn keys. :)
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: IPT on Mon, 18 August 2014, 09:53:53
fyi i have this keyboard in the same color as well as MX red.
Its pretty sweet
very well built too
(http://i.imgur.com/TjGtQsu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TAn8EaP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ke8yJhl.jpg)
mine came with the carry case
(http://i.imgur.com/itULICc.jpg)

Has both blue and red LEDs so you can create diff shades.  i have mine a bright purple
i took a vid of its demoing all the different colors it can do:
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Mon, 18 August 2014, 17:37:32
fyi i have this keyboard in the same color as well as MX red.
Its pretty sweet
very well built too
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TjGtQsu.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TAn8EaP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ke8yJhl.jpg)

mine came with the carry case
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/itULICc.jpg)


Has both blue and red LEDs so you can create diff shades.  i have mine a bright purple
i took a vid of its demoing all the different colors it can do:
HOW?! Seriously where did you get that?
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Novus on Mon, 18 August 2014, 18:46:57
This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
I like MX reds and big boobs so is topre an option? And I will definitely be reviewing the board if it blows my mind like I think it's going to!
Topre 45g is equivalent in weight to MX red. I think you would approve.

This is not my analogy.
Cherry MX is like losing your virginity.
Topre is like losing your virginity to a supermodel.

I disagree with this analogy. Supermodels are too boney. Topre is full of cushiony goodness. More cushion for the pushin'! Gimme a nice, thick, curvy girl any day over boy-like supermodels.
I like MX reds and big boobs so is topre an option? And I will definitely be reviewing the board if it blows my mind like I think it's going to!

Lmao.
Welcome to club Topre <3
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: IPT on Mon, 18 August 2014, 23:57:03
fyi i have this keyboard in the same color as well as MX red.
Its pretty sweet
very well built too
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TjGtQsu.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TAn8EaP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ke8yJhl.jpg)

mine came with the carry case
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/itULICc.jpg)


Has both blue and red LEDs so you can create diff shades.  i have mine a bright purple
i took a vid of its demoing all the different colors it can do:
HOW?! Seriously where did you get that?

the keyboard's released in asia.  just mechkeyboards won't get theirs until end of august.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: PadawanGeek on Tue, 19 August 2014, 00:46:25
the keyboard's released in asia.  just mechkeyboards won't get theirs until end of august.
I'm in Asia, the local distributer says ETA is end-of-month'ish.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 19 August 2014, 01:37:07
I have a ducky mini v1 and it's awesome.

I can't believe the v2 isn't programmable! Taken a step back there imo.

But at least it's using the Fn layer of the Pure. Best 60% Fn layer IMHO. I wonder if it also has the togglable arrow cluster. Or if the left Win can be switched to Fn like the Pure.
You can program any windows/alt/control to up to two different Fn keys. :)

Nice!

Almost as good as a Pure then, just without both Esc and `~ being on default layer and togglable arrow cluster.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Tue, 19 August 2014, 10:44:27
fyi i have this keyboard in the same color as well as MX red.
Its pretty sweet
very well built too
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TjGtQsu.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TAn8EaP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ke8yJhl.jpg)

mine came with the carry case
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/itULICc.jpg)


Has both blue and red LEDs so you can create diff shades.  i have mine a bright purple
i took a vid of its demoing all the different colors it can do:
HOW?! Seriously where did you get that?

the keyboard's released in asia.  just mechkeyboards won't get theirs until end of august.
Is that case gunmetal gray or silver? Sorry photos don't do this board justice!
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 19 August 2014, 11:07:30
https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/a.117548801653556.22498.117547488320354/702166829858414/?type=1&theater

Ducky Year of the Horse Edition keyboard is built upon the basis Ducky Mini, with the addition of a full CNC aluminum clad exterior.
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: Aidenknives on Tue, 19 August 2014, 12:48:18
https://www.facebook.com/117547488320354/photos/a.117548801653556.22498.117547488320354/702166829858414/?type=1&theater

Ducky Year of the Horse Edition keyboard is built upon the basis Ducky Mini, with the addition of a full CNC aluminum clad exterior.
Too bad that case is horrendous.... IMO the mini looks better and it will be heavy enough so...
Title: Re: Just Pre-ordered Ducky Mini
Post by: IPT on Tue, 19 August 2014, 23:51:33
the keyboard's released in asia.  just mechkeyboards won't get theirs until end of august.
I'm in Asia, the local distributer says ETA is end-of-month'ish.

i assure you i walked into a store and bought it, they had many other switches available and both silver and gunmetal gray available too

fyi i have this keyboard in the same color as well as MX red.
Its pretty sweet
very well built too
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TjGtQsu.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/TAn8EaP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ke8yJhl.jpg)

mine came with the carry case
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/itULICc.jpg)


Has both blue and red LEDs so you can create diff shades.  i have mine a bright purple
i took a vid of its demoing all the different colors it can do:
HOW?! Seriously where did you get that?

the keyboard's released in asia.  just mechkeyboards won't get theirs until end of august.
Is that case gunmetal gray or silver? Sorry photos don't do this board justice!

its gunmetal gray
comparison to my HTC One M8 Gunmetal
(http://i.imgur.com/jKrkWhl.jpg)