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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: notsonerd on Tue, 30 September 2014, 17:08:41
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Just trying to decide between the Ducky Mini and the KBP V60. I personally love the way they both look and the LED's they come with are just for pretties.
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they're both essentially poker 2s
i like the v60 a little better because the lights makes more sense
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they're both essentially poker 2s
i like the v60 a little better because the lights makes more sense
Can you elaborate on that?
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they're both essentially poker 2s
i like the v60 a little better because the lights makes more sense
Can you elaborate on that?
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were you looking at the ducky v2? what kind of customization
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were you looking at the ducky v2? what kind of customization
Nothing too fancy. At the very least, I'd like to change the keycaps at some point.
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ducky v2 uses standard keycaps, but the macro keys would probably be hidden from you. in terms of other customization such as the case, since it uses a side usb connector there aren't any 60% cases that fit it.
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If you're looking at 60% boards and want customisation options, there is only one choice: Poker II.
1. It's programmable so you can remap the Fn layer to your liking or even program all the Fn or Pn layer keys as game macros. You can even reprogram the main layer, so you can create any character layout you like or program the Pn layer to include gaming macros on some keys (Q, E, R, F, etc.), normal characters on others (WASD for instance) and then switch to the Pn layer when gaming.
2. Comes in backlit or non-backlit. Non-backlit version comes with nice thick PBT keycaps and just needs LED's of your choice soldered in to become a backlit version.
3. Completely standard layout = any keycap sets will fit.
4. Lots of aftermarket cases and plates made for it.
The V60 is quite nice, too, since they adjusted the design to fit Poker II cases, so at least it will fit most aftermarket 60% cases. Ducky Mini is "least" customisable since it won't fit any aftermarket cases. The biggest difference between the Poker II and the others is the programmability and it's a big difference IMHO.
If you don't care about the programmability or changing the case, then choose by switch type and aesthetics. I think they're all high quality boards. The Ducky Mini may feel a little more solid than the V60 due to it's heavier case.
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If you're looking at 60% boards and want customisation options, there is only one choice: Poker II.
1. It's programmable so you can remap the Fn layer to your liking or even program all the Fn or Pn layer keys as game macros. You can even reprogram the main layer, so you can create any character layout you like or program the Pn layer to include gaming macros on some keys (Q, E, R, F, etc.), normal characters on others (WASD for instance) and then switch to the Pn layer when gaming.
2. Comes in backlit or non-backlit. Non-backlit version comes with nice thick PBT keycaps and just needs LED's of your choice soldered in to become a backlit version.
3. Completely standard layout = any keycap sets will fit.
4. Lots of aftermarket cases and plates made for it.
The V60 is quite nice, too, since they adjusted the design to fit Poker II cases, so at least it will fit most aftermarket 60% cases. Ducky Mini is "least" customisable since it won't fit any aftermarket cases. The biggest difference between the Poker II and the others is the programmability and it's a big difference IMHO.
If you don't care about the programmability or changing the case, then choose by switch type and aesthetics. I think they're all high quality boards. The Ducky Mini may feel a little more solid than the V60 due to it's heavier case.
I ended up getting the V60 last night.
I'm surprised I didn't read about this selling point for the Poker II. Now I wish I'd waited.
If I like the feel of the V60, I'll definitely be getting a Poker II soon.