Ducky limited Edition Tiger. NKRO over USB?

[fssbzz]

picture taken from here.
http://forums.vr-zone.com/showpost.php?p=9109863&postcount=2208

[keyboardlover]

Great. Thanks for posting this. You do realize Moogle will freak out when he sees this right?

[theferenc]

That is an exceptionally well labeled PCB.

[fssbzz]

Great. Thanks for posting this. You do realize Moogle will freak out when he sees this right?

meh, i don't think so. lol
i think he like old school vintage look keyboard.

[fssbzz]

That is an exceptionally well labeled PCB.

it says, dual layer PCB. sound interesting. wonder what advantages or benefit we will be able to get from that.

[fssbzz]

Engraved PBT
Dual Layer PCB
Detachable USB
NKRO Over USB.

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

If it has usb nkro, why did they bother including the usb to ps2 adapter ??

What kind of computer in this day and age does not have usb. If usb can already do nkro then why use ps2 at all ?

Like fsbzz said i'm pretty content with my ducky dk-9008 pbt lasered cherry mx browns. It does nkro via usb to ps2 adapter so thats fine with me.

It's just gonna be too much hassle reselling my keyboard, but worse still is waiting 4-6 weeks if ordering from Walrus. I waited ages before, and i'm not gonna do that **** again.

But if pchome had stock, it could be tempting.


Anyway from my understanding this limited edition keyboard comes with mixed cherry mx switches.


Spacebar, all keys, except function keys all have different switches.


E.g. the cherry mx brown version has clears for the function keys. Spacebar is probably a clear as well i reckon.



PS: i wonder if they fixed underneath the keyboard where you fit the cables. It's kinda tight on the dk 9008; but on the Leopold it's supposedly a better fit.

[keyboardlover]

E.g. the cherry mx brown version has clears for the function keys. Spacebar is probably a clear as well i reckon.

Ooh. If that's true, that sounds like it'd be nice to type on.

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Well i don't particularly like these mixed switch boards like the previous ducky models which had 3 switches left middle and right side.

But the only mixes for this tiger keyboard are function row, everything else and spacebar. So it's gonna be impractically weird when typing.


PS: the ducky already has aluminium plate mounting, so what purpose does an extra thick pcb serve ?

[sixty]

Funny how all these n-key over USB boards turn up after hasu published his nkey over USB research here. Coincidence?

I like conspiracy theories.

PS: It would not be the first time either, *COUGH* monkey controller *COUGH*

[sixty]

Microsoft Sidewinder X4 has been out over a year.

It's not rocket science.

Sure, but no ready-out-of-the-box solution to leech. Otherwise Taiwanese clones would have been around for over a year too.
I am just being paranoid when it comes to schematics being released and Taiwanese products appearing shortly after... I am hanging out too much with those Koreans.

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Funny how all these n-key over USB boards turn up after hasu published his nkey over USB research here. Coincidence?

I like conspiracy theories.

PS: It would not be the first time either, *COUGH* monkey controller *COUGH*

Whatever it was i like this new trend.

I haven't yet heard anything bad about usb nkro implementation :bounce:

[sixty]

I haven't yet heard anything bad about usb nkro implementation :bounce:

Noopoo on Macs, PLUM.

[keyboardlover]

I haven't yet heard anything bad about usb nkro implementation :bounce:

I heard that it causes cancer of the penis.

[sixty]

I heard that it causes cancer of the penis.

Don't worry. One day that 4th dipswitch will come into use and you get a N-Key over USB update from Topre too!

[keyboardlover]

Don't worry. One day that 4th dipswitch will come into use and you get a N-Key over USB update from Topre too!

[sixty]

http://joebattlelines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/homer_woohoo.jpg

Who needs N-Key over USB anyway?! Meanwhile at Metadot:



YEAHHHHHHHHH GREEN KEYS!

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Don't worry. One day that 4th dipswitch will come into use and you get a N-Key over USB update from Topre too!

I always wondered about those topre firmware update dip switches.

Did they ever promise firmware for usb nkro :d ?

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Noopoo on Macs, PLUM.

Usb nkro problem on macs hm i wonder why.


But shouldn't affect me since i don't use macs.

Could this be why they included usb to ps2 for those cases :bolt:

[keyboardlover]

Dipswitch 4. The greatest keyboard technology invented since the buckling spring. Reserved for the leetest of the leet. Only those lucky enough to own a Realforce 87U will get to experience it's power with the inevitable future firmware update. The most awesome...

...hey wait. My 86U has a Dipswitch 4 too!

FML

[Nadger]

I dont see why its a big deal noppoo does not work on macs, nothing good works on macs, they're used to it ;x

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

I've heard there are some 104+ realforce models with a dipswitch. But i think it had the ugly japanese layout with the tiny spacebar :/

[gilgam]

What kind of cherry switches does it have ?
i've just read they have mixed one but this one has mostly blue or browns ?

My Mandarin is worse than Ripster's :-)

[kidchunks]

I dont see why its a big deal noppoo does not work on macs, nothing good works on macs, they're used to it ;x

A lot of people use macs! :hail:

[Mr. Perfect]

Someone needs to snag one and test these NKRO claims. :tinfoil3: It would be great to not need the PS/2 port anymore.

Also, do they only come with un-filled legends?

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

What do you mean unfilled ?

From the pictures and remarks, it's engraved without fillings.

[Mr. Perfect]

Right, that's what I'm saying. I would want one with filled in legends, not one win unfilled legends.

Hey, any idea why F9, F10 and F11 have LED windows on them? Some sort of secondary function?

[calavera]

meh. I just want those keycaps!

[Nadger]

Rather impressive for ducky.  I hope this high quality soldering and construction isnt just reserved for special editions.

For some reason now i find keyboards with numpads an instant turnoff.

[Brian8bit]

For some reason now i find keyboards with numpads an instant turnoff.

I have the same problem with women and legs.

[msiegel]

women with legs = instant turnoff?

huh, unusual

[Brian8bit]

Women + legs = They can run away.

[calavera]

I have the same problem with women and legs.

[godofdeath]

um where can you get i wanttttt

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

I got ducky pbt keys lasered etched with white/goldish fillings if thats what you mean ?

F9 press with FN disables the windows key so you don't accidentally press it especially when in a game.

f10 and f11 probably swap keys for macs i believe.

[Laggy-gaga]

The fun is this year is Rabbit year in Chinese tradition....
not Tiger...
so no idea why this version comes up

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

The fun is this year is Rabit year in Chinese tradition....
not Tiger...
so no idea why this version comes up

I wondered as well.

But i didn't speak up because nobody else commented :X hehehe.

[fssbzz]

is still TIGER year in Lunar Calender until Feb 7th. Chinese new year then it will change to rabbit.

[Laggy-gaga]

I think DUCKY is busy making KBC 40% POKER

[keyboardlover]

I'm waiting until the year of the Panda to order my next keyboard.

[fssbzz]

稱為Dk 9008 G2的意思是
G 是 generation 的縮寫，G2代表的就是第二代 !!
一代跟二代在外觀上大致相同，但是核心卻大大不同 !!
首先，在USB的介面下推出了N-Key Rollover的技術，並且保留PS/2的介面。
再來，更新了最重要的PCB版，採用FR-4的材質，光是硬度、抗熱、還有價錢，都是以往的好幾倍，
走線(Layout)方面，採用了雙面走線的技術，這在FR-4雙層板中是很常見的。
採用SMT的二極體(Diode)，良率又是比之前的DIP二極體更好，
為了這良率代表Ducky要付出更多的成本，但是我相信為了消費者這是一個廠商一定要做的!!!
外觀的包裝更加大氣 !!!
請大家拭目以待....Dukcy 9000 series G2

more info about this keyboard i got from KBC

DK9008G2
the G means Generation.
This means, it is the 2nd Generation of 9008
The First Generation and 2nd generation, have exactly the same exterior design, except they used engraved key cap, and tiger words printed on the kb.
But the controller of the keyboard are brand new, and different then generation 1 of 9008
This keyboard will work NKRO over USB.
The PS/2 adapter is included, in case some1 choose to use PS/2 over USB.
Generation 2 9008, got the brand new and different PCB then the first generation.
The PCB used FR-4 material, the solidness, higher heat resistance, better price as well, the overall PCB is way better compare to the first generation 9008.
Circuit (Layout), the use of a double-sided circuit technique (dual layer PCB), which in FR-4 PCB is very common.
It use SMT Diode, it is better then the one that used in first generation 9008, which is DIP Diode.
Generally, this keyboard will cost a little bit more.

i try my best to translate. lol. can't 100% sure it is right.

[laden3]

more info about this keyboard i got from KBC

DK9008G2
the G means Generation.
This means, it is the 2nd Generation of 9008
The First Generation and 2nd generation, have exactly the same exterior design, except they used engraved key cap, and tiger words printed on the kb.
But the controller of the keyboard are brand new, and different then generation 1 of 9008
This keyboard will work NKRO over USB.
The PS/2 adapter is included, in case some1 choose to use PS/2 over USB.
Generation 2 9008, got the brand new and different PCB then the first generation.
The PCB used FR-4 material, the solidness, higher heat resistance, better price as well, the overall PCB is way better compare to the first generation 9008.
Circuit (Layout), the use of a double-sided circuit technique (dual layer PCB), which in FR-4 PCB is very common.
It use SMT Diode, it is better then the one that used in first generation 9008, which is DIP Diode.
Generally, this keyboard will cost a little bit more.

i try my best to translate. lol. can't 100% sure it is right.

not trying to be a douche bag, but... this is more precise (translated word by word and tried to retain the "atmosphere")... some typos and punctuations are purposely left unchanged in honor of the author, bullock (great name)@ KBC

G is the abbreviation of generation, so, G2 means second generation!!
The second generation looks identical to the first generation externally, but, their interiors are different!!
First of all, the NKRO technology is implemented into the USB interface and the PS/2 interface is still preserved.
Secondly, the important PCB is revised. FR-4 is used. The hardness, heat resistance, and price is a few times higher compare to the previous PCB,
Dual-sided PCB, which is commonly found in dual-layered FR-4 PCB, is used.
SMT diodes are used and their defect rate is lower compare to the previous DIP diodes,
In order to reduce the defect rate, Ducky has to invest more costs, but, I believe that this is what manufacturers have to do in favor of the consumers!!!!
The looks of the packaging is more grandeur!!!
Wait and behold….Dukcy 9000 series G2

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-4807-2-1.html thread 29

[manfaux]

not trying to be a douche bag, but... this is more precise (translated word by word and tried to retain the "atmosphere")... some typos and punctuations are purposely left unchanged in honor of the author, bullock (great name)@ KBC

G is the abbreviation of generation, so, G2 means second generation!!
The second generation looks identical to the first generation externally, but, their interiors are different!!
First of all, the NKRO technology is implemented into the USB interface and the PS/2 interface is still preserved.
Secondly, the important PCB is revised. FR-4 is used. The hardness, heat resistance, and price is a few times higher compare to the previous PCB,
Dual-sided PCB, which is commonly found in dual-layered FR-4 PCB, is used.
SMT diodes are used and their defect rate is lower compare to the previous DIP diodes,
In order to reduce the defect rate, Ducky has to invest more costs, but, I believe that this is what manufacturers have to do in favor of the consumers!!!!
The looks of the packaging is more grandeur!!!
Wait and behold….Dukcy 9000 series G2

http://bbs.kbc-china.com/thread-4807-2-1.html thread 29

hmm, i want the 1087G2 now or i'll have to settle on the EK leopold --

[fssbzz]

the new 1087 should be on their way.

[laden3]

hmm, i want the 1087G2 now or i'll have to settle on the EK leopold --

If I am not mistaken, those features are not mentioned in their new 80% keyboards (it was only mentioned that Ducky is working on their 80% after 1087 is discontinued)

I might be wrong, since I wander in KBC and the news about the Tiger keyboard came out from a Singaporean forum (not surprised since they have done so many MO on Ducky keyboards), so... they Singaporeans might be more updated...

TBH I don't think that most of the people here care about how good the internals of a keyboard are, they just don't want problems like what happened to the iOne Scorpius M10. A decently priced reliable keyboard is what they want.

BTW, there is no evidence saying that Leopold isn't using FR-4 PCBs, SMT diodes etc...

[fssbzz]

ducky company itself are very busy.
the shipment for the MO had been delay and postpone to later date,
the last MO is postpone and estimate deliver will be after CNY. lol
how sad for them.

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Would pc home have stock ?

[fssbzz]

Would pc home have stock ?

i wish they will have this on stock. but probably won't happen.
they doesn't even stock the white Ducky 1087, the new White 9008.
this limited version? probably don't think so.

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

g_g;

So this tiger is it out already or coming soon ?

[bullock]

PC Home will have some stock ,