Ducky Gold Edition (Tuhaojin)

[infiniti]

This appears to be the gold Shine 3 in the video posted in the The making of Ducky Shine 3 YOTS (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52759):

Ducky Gold Edition


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It was posted on the Ducky Keyboard Singapore page on Facebook:


X-treme Solution in Singapore has it listed at SGD339 (~USD267.71) with an ETA of late Jan 2014:

[terran5992]

0.o thats expensive

[tuxsavvy]

Ducky is going nuts on customisation.

Maybe a perfect match would be to replace those black key caps with yellow key caps from Ducky yellow range? 

[neunelfer]

ABS caps? Really?

[terran5992]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

[dante]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

That's a lot of money for a keyboard without doubleshot backlit keycaps.

[Sniping]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

That's a lot of money for a keyboard without doubleshot backlit keycaps.

Does Ducky even have the means of doing doubleshot backlit keycaps?

[rowdy]

Nice, but I still prefer the yellow one

[Blusey]

The new OMG one is better looking.. pity when MK got it in stock it doesn't come with the proper esc/space key otherwise I'd be buying it instantly xD

[tbc]

is the OMG actually gold?  it looks like flat yellow.

[BlueMica]

Its probably a super low production run something like 10, and at 2 1/3 times more than a standard version its nothing special, unless its forged aluminum with 14k plating.

[terran5992]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

That's a lot of money for a keyboard without doubleshot backlit keycaps.

Does Ducky even have the means of doing doubleshot backlit keycaps?

I dont think they have the molds for it.

But even doubleshot backlit keycaps are ABS

[Zeal]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

That's a lot of money for a keyboard without doubleshot backlit keycaps.

Does Ducky even have the means of doing doubleshot backlit keycaps?

I dont think they have the molds for it.

But even doubleshot backlit keycaps are ABS

Deck seems to be the only widely known keyboard manufacturer to make Backlit DS PBT.

Newer version:


Their font however...

[bazh]

ABS caps? Really?

Its a backlit board, expect ABS

That's a lot of money for a keyboard without doubleshot backlit keycaps.

Does Ducky even have the means of doing doubleshot backlit keycaps?

I dont think they have the molds for it.

But even doubleshot backlit keycaps are ABS

Vortex can and have done a pbt doubleshot backlit keyset, they posted a Poker 2 using that keycaps on their FB pages months ago but never saw one on the market

[HipsterPunks]

Deck seems to be the only widely known keyboard manufacturer to make Backlit DS PBT.

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Newer version:

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Their font however...

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Oo snaps I have never seen those caps before! They are smexy! Do they sell the caps in a set/ or by themselves or do I have to purchase a deck for them? im only looking for that cap with the giant white square in the middle, internetz searching has lead to failure.

*edit this is the closest thing i could find from SP, they are ABS but still what i need. Unfortunately sold out :(

[BucklingSpring]

Is this metallic paint on a plastic case (like the "metallic" Filcos) or an actual metal case?

[adion227]

Looks really nice, but dat price :|

[jabar]

Is this metallic paint on a plastic case (like the "metallic" Filcos) or an actual metal case?

considering the YOTD is a CNC aluminum case...

it's a special anodized YOTD

[bazh]

I'm waiting to see what they put on the spacebar for a special version next year, maybe a horse for YOTH =))

[tbc]

hopefully its a 'year of the gold aluminum pony' 75% board

[jabar]

I'm waiting to see what they put on the spacebar for a special version next year, maybe a horse for YOTH =))

I think the next iteration Shine 4s will be interesting given Ducky has already exhausted much of the LED illumination modes anyone could want. Maybe doubleshot backlit keys? Topre? Who knows.

[tbc]

programmability + more layouts.

i really wish they would give up on backlit legends though; flipping the switch around makes translucent keycaps look way better.

[terran5992]

0.o i had no idea Backlit PBT keycaps exists already

It seems like i have to try it out for myself

Deck font is not really that bad to me,
Its big , Its clear , I dont see the problem

[xuanwumen]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

[MJ45]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

[dante]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

[HendyZone]

in chinese character "土豪金" and when you google, it shows all the GOLD

[MJ45]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

[Shikarikato]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Isn't it 339 SGD? Still ~$270 is a lot for a keyboard that offers nothing except for the pride of owning a limited edition case.

[IvanIvanovich]

Not blingy enough looking for me! They should have made the keycap gold too, like Zelda cart!

[tbc]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Isn't it 339 SGD? Still ~$270 is a lot for a keyboard that offers nothing except for the pride of owning a limited edition case.

do you even realize what forum you're on?

[Shikarikato]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Isn't it 339 SGD? Still ~$270 is a lot for a keyboard that offers nothing except for the pride of owning a limited edition case.

do you even realize what forum you're on?

Why are you salty everywhere you go? Must be a great League of Legends player right?
I don't know many people here who care for Ducky's backlit keyboards considering it's always going to be ABS and the cases aren't going to be that high quality as compared to an aluminum Filco or Realforce case.

[tbc]

I must admit, I've never been called salty - most people just prefer *******; i'll have to remember that one lol. lol no can't stand mobas.

filco cases are $150+ + $140 for the board.

digilog case is $200 + $225+ for the board.

trust me, I've checked.

[xuanwumen]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Tuhaojin is the pronounciation of chinese words, which basically means gold or golden color for rich people.
Guess it is first used when apple released the iphone with gold color.. ) )

[MJ45]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Tuhaojin is the pronounciation of chinese words, which basically means gold or golden color for rich people.
Guess it is first used when apple released the iphone with gold color.. ) )

Thanks for the translation, I can understand clearly now. 

[eddie]

Tuhaojin seems to be everywhere....

What does "Tuhaojin" mean anyway?

In Chinese it probably means, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it"

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Tuhaojin is the pronounciation of chinese words, which basically means gold or golden color for rich people.
Guess it is first used when apple released the iphone with gold color.. ) )

Thank you I have been wondering what tuhaojin means.

[JoshMK]

My translation  "Tuhaojin" = a real waste of $339 USD.

Save yourself $100!
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/search.php?keyword=AJW1

The new OMG one is better looking.. pity when MK got it in stock it doesn't come with the proper esc/space key otherwise I'd be buying it instantly xD

It comes with the proper ESC and spacebar. It comes unistalled in separate packaging. 

[C5Allroad]

Ducky needs to put those metal cases on their site or some other so that I can buy it and throw my shine in there. 

[Elrick]

Ducky needs to put those metal cases on their site or some other so that I can buy it and throw my shine in there. 

I think currently they're the only mainstream keyboard manufacturer using aluminum as the case.  Good one, means that the public gets to know what it look like and lowers the price on all other custom boards available. 

No more demanding $600+ for a keyboard case only.....  oh wait on  .

[kmiller8]

Why are you salty everywhere you go?

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[Txduck]

I wouldn't pay $339 because my wife would kill me, but MKB has it on for $239 and I have one on it's way!
Couldn't resist. 
I got White backlit and cherry mx blues.

MKB's got 'em in stock with cherry mx black, brown, blue, red, or green switches.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=694

[infiniti]

I wouldn't pay $339 because my wife would kill me, but MKB has it on for $239 and I have one on it's way!
Couldn't resist. 
I got White backlit and cherry mx blues.

MKB's got 'em in stock with cherry mx black, brown, blue, red, or green switches.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=694

Welcome to the Ducky Club!

Post it at the Post Your Duckies thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44203) when you do get it!

P.S. Time to get a matching gold BroBot!

[Txduck]

I wouldn't pay $339 because my wife would kill me, but MKB has it on for $239 and I have one on it's way!
Couldn't resist. 
I got White backlit and cherry mx blues.

MKB's got 'em in stock with cherry mx black, brown, blue, red, or green switches.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=694

Welcome to the Ducky Club!

Post it at the Post Your Duckies thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44203) when you do get it!

P.S. Time to get a matching gold BroBot!

Thanks infinity, I'll do that, if I can figure out how to post a photo on GH.  Got any pointers?
I've been looking for a link to instructions but can't find one???

[infiniti]

I wouldn't pay $339 because my wife would kill me, but MKB has it on for $239 and I have one on it's way!
Couldn't resist. 
I got White backlit and cherry mx blues.

MKB's got 'em in stock with cherry mx black, brown, blue, red, or green switches.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=694

Welcome to the Ducky Club!

Post it at the Post Your Duckies thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44203) when you do get it!

P.S. Time to get a matching gold BroBot!

Thanks infinity, I'll do that, if I can figure out how to post a photo on GH.  Got any pointers?
I've been looking for a link to instructions but can't find one???

You can attach images to your post using the "Attachments and other options" portion below the composition box:

[Txduck]

I wouldn't pay $339 because my wife would kill me, but MKB has it on for $239 and I have one on it's way!
Couldn't resist. 
I got White backlit and cherry mx blues.

MKB's got 'em in stock with cherry mx black, brown, blue, red, or green switches.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=694

Welcome to the Ducky Club!

Post it at the Post Your Duckies thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44203) when you do get it!

P.S. Time to get a matching gold BroBot!

Thanks infinity, I'll do that, if I can figure out how to post a photo on GH.  Got any pointers?
I've been looking for a link to instructions but can't find one???

You can attach images to your post using the "Attachments and other options" portion below the composition box:

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Ha! If it had been a snake it would've bit me!   
Another question.....does GH automatically downsize an image to fit a certain size, or do we have to limit the file size before we upload?

[Belfong]

So most of the time, I take photos using the iPhone. The photos are stored in Camera Roll.
Then I use Tapatalk as a forum client. Tapatalk allows me to upload photos to Tapatalk host and it auto generates a link to the reply.

I think that is much easier compare to transferring photos to the computer and then uploading from Chrome/IE/Firefox.

[tbc]

So most of the time, I take photos using the iPhone. The photos are stored in Camera Roll.
Then I use Tapatalk as a forum client. Tapatalk allows me to upload photos to Tapatalk host and it auto generates a link to the reply.

I think that is much easier compare to transferring photos to the computer and then uploading from Chrome/IE/Firefox.

dropbox automatically saves your photos on android if you choose.

take picture, saved into android photo gallery, dropbox detects photo, dropbox syncs to dropbox folder on your comp, then upload like normal.  piece of cake

[berserkfan]

Is this metallic paint on a plastic case (like the "metallic" Filcos) or an actual metal case?

considering the YOTD is a CNC aluminum case...

it's a special anodized YOTD

That better be the case.

$339 SGD is a ridiculous price otherwise. A can of gold paint is only $3.90.

[Txduck]

That better be the case.

$339 SGD is a ridiculous price otherwise. A can of gold paint is only $3.90.

Yeah really. It may have started that high but MKB has them at $239 now.

[Txduck]

is the OMG actually gold?  it looks like flat yellow.

Just got mine today, when you see it live rather than in a picture, it looks just like brushed aluminum only it's gold instead of silver.
It looks pretty good.