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Title: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Altis on Sat, 13 February 2016, 16:47:07: I'm not sure if this has been posted around here but it looks like there's a release date on the upcoming Pok3r with full RGB backlighting.

I've been waiting for this for a while actually since I love 60%-75% for gaming (maximum mouse space) but find full RGB can be nice for gaming as well (especially when using blank keycaps!).

MechanicalKeyboards shows April 28, 2016 as the estimated release date. They also show one with a "natural white cherry" switch option, as well as MX Black and MX Brown.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1558 (https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1558)

(https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/images/products/large_1558_12347806_964736443594066_7471734777468137304_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Vittra on Sat, 13 February 2016, 16:57:00: Noticed it yesterday - will likely be picking up the Cherry Nature White version. There's been some discussion on that switch type elsewhere on the forums as it's an option with the Ducky Shine 5, but it's essentially a middle-ground of sorts between mx red and mx black, though much closer to black. 55cN actuation, 75cn bottom out.

(http://hexus.net/media/uploaded/2015/11/f1457935-169f-43ff-9d93-3eb985fc475a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Altis on Mon, 15 February 2016, 13:51:56: Quote from: Vittra on Sat, 13 February 2016, 16:57:00
Noticed it yesterday - will likely be picking up the Cherry Nature White version. There's been some discussion on that switch type elsewhere on the forums as it's an option with the Ducky Shine 5, but it's essentially a middle-ground of sorts between mx red and mx black, though much closer to black. 55cN actuation, 75cn bottom out.

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(http://hexus.net/media/uploaded/2015/11/f1457935-169f-43ff-9d93-3eb985fc475a.jpg)

That is interesting. I'm not sure that I'd get new Cherry MX linear anymore though since they sound so gritty compared with vintage MX or Gaterons.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 16 February 2016, 01:59:33: you can make your own ghetto Poker RGB, which is what I did for fun. I've messed with several models of Poker and KBT, and it seems they all have active led pads practically begging to be soldered. You only need to know the correct key combo for turning on the leds.

One of these days I will upload my video.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Liocer on Tue, 16 February 2016, 05:40:46: Quote from: berserkfan on Tue, 16 February 2016, 01:59:33
You only need to know the correct key combo for turning on the leds.
It's noted in the docs http://www.vortexgear.tw/db/upload/webdata4/vortex_20151228744687740.pdf
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Biggestmac on Mon, 29 February 2016, 17:48:44: I've been waiting for the Pok3r RGB since they teased it on their Facebook page. Nice to see it almost here.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: romevi on Mon, 29 February 2016, 18:48:38: Pretty neato, but within the last few months I've found I prefer RGB ubderlighting with a nice diffuser.

But who knows; if I have the funds I may get one.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: gameaholic on Wed, 02 November 2016, 22:57:16: Will this fit in an aluminum case designed for the poker 2? I have a hammer case I'd like to put it into.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 02 November 2016, 23:29:47: Quote from: gameaholic on Wed, 02 November 2016, 22:57:16
Will this fit in an aluminum case designed for the poker 2? I have a hammer case I'd like to put it into.

All poker PCBs are the same form factor.
Title: Re: Pok3r RGB Backlit
Post by: Minnie2 on Wed, 02 November 2016, 23:44:31: Quote from: gameaholic on Wed, 02 November 2016, 22:57:16
Will this fit in an aluminum case designed for the poker 2? I have a hammer case I'd like to put it into.
im glad to see that there are other people also like hammer cases,because im also a hammer fan.