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Title: Helpppp!!!
Post by: DillonHightower on Thu, 23 March 2017, 01:28:15

I am wanting to get a real good keyboard and eyeing an tkl board, maybe even a diy if the quality of things are there. SO recommendations welcome . Here is what I am looking at
Thinking of joining the Tric 80 gb and need to know a few things . what do you guys think ?  worth it ?

https://www.originativeco.com/products/tric-80?variant=31139482576

Questions I have are as follows .
1. does it come with everything needed to function ?
2. can I add leds if I choose to later ?
3. winkey or winkeyless . what the hell is the difference ?
4. Will I be able to choose switch type or does it come with blues ?
site is not too forgiving with info > I just want to know what i am getting at 400$
also .
 sorry for the noob questions.

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: Joey Quinn on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:01:55

1. I don't think it comes with switches

2. Yes, it supports leds

3. Winkeyless will have blockers over the winkey like this, winkey won't

(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/ed1c23f5_DSC07388.jpeg)

4. Doesn't come with switches so yes, you do get to chose what you'll put in it

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: DillonHightower on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:08:33

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:01:55

1. I don't think it comes with switches

2. Yes, it supports leds

3. Winkeyless will have blockers over the winkey like this, winkey won't

Show Image

(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/ed1c23f5_DSC07388.jpeg)

4. Doesn't come with switches so yes, you do get to chose what you'll put in it

So , do you think it  is just a case or will it have plate / pcb/ usb interface ?

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: Joey Quinn on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:11:56

Quote from: DillonHighsmith on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:08:33

So , do you think it  is just a case or will it have plate / pcb/ usb interface ?

Should include plate, case, and pcb

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: Minnie2 on Thu, 23 March 2017, 10:36:49

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:01:55

1. I don't think it comes with switches

2. Yes, it supports leds

3. Winkeyless will have blockers over the winkey like this, winkey won't

Show Image

(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/ed1c23f5_DSC07388.jpeg)

4. Doesn't come with switches so yes, you do get to chose what you'll put in it

Kmac 2.0 in Titanium color, right?  :)

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: DillonHightower on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:10:14

Quote from: Minnie2 on Thu, 23 March 2017, 10:36:49

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Thu, 23 March 2017, 02:01:55

1. I don't think it comes with switches

2. Yes, it supports leds

3. Winkeyless will have blockers over the winkey like this, winkey won't

Show Image

(http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ed/ed1c23f5_DSC07388.jpeg)

4. Doesn't come with switches so yes, you do get to chose what you'll put in it

Kmac 2.0 in Titanium color, right?  :)

looks like it . very nice keyboard as well .

SO what do you guys think ? good buy or no ? i have a day to decide?? come on people be opinionated , show me different options on this level. I cant find much out there atm for group buys .

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:17:51

TRIC 80 is the easiest and most reliable buy. I'd have ordered one already if I had the money.

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: DillonHightower on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:39:23

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:17:51

TRIC 80 is the easiest and most reliable buy. I'd have ordered one already if I had the money.

Do you think that board it comes pre soldered with resisters for led ? that is the main thing I dont want to do . I can solder in switches no problem , but I dont think I have the patience to do all that little resistor work.

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 23 March 2017, 16:53:30

Quote from: DillonHighsmith on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:39:23

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 23 March 2017, 13:17:51

TRIC 80 is the easiest and most reliable buy. I'd have ordered one already if I had the money.

Do you think that board it comes pre soldered with resisters for led ? that is the main thing I dont want to do . I can solder in switches no problem , but I dont think I have the patience to do all that little resistor work.

pretty sure it's SMD presoldered, most PCBs are lately

you might have to do resistors, but just do them first and you'll be fine, they're ez

Title: Re: Helpppp!!!
Post by: DillonHightower on Thu, 23 March 2017, 19:07:11

Ok awesome > well I took the plunge . SO now I need some stabilizers and leds . I am thinking of doing hot swap cones so that I can change stuff with ease,  But have no idea what is good. I have read about some not fitting certain pcb . So I don't want to get the wrong ones if possible.