Author Topic: What would a Poker Killer keyboard be like? (Read 3145 times)

Karura · « **on:** Tue, 18 August 2015, 22:27:10 »

Hello geekhack,

I was just wondering, what sort of specificafions, layout, materials, and features would a keyboard have to have for it to be better than the Poker? Even better, what would make it worthy of the title Poker Killer?

Personally I think the Poker is awesome, but there are times that I wish it had a bit more (like arrow keys) or something.

Would love to hear everyone's thoughts

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 18 August 2015, 22:30:21 »

I own a keyboard that I think fits this. IBM 6019284. buckling spring switches. Reprogrammable with multiple layer support. Steel case. Wonderful retro look.

apolotary · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 18 August 2015, 23:29:28 »

KBParadise is slowly moving that way. Cherry MX Clear with Dolch/Olivette keycaps out of the box for less than $130? Yup, sign me in

Melvang · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 18 August 2015, 23:40:20 »

Kishsaver mass produced

sth · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 00:16:18 »

hhkb + tmk

jonathanyu · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 01:51:19 »

dell rubber dome. so much cheaper and do the same job

nmur · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 01:59:16 »

Honestly, in terms of popularity/sales, Razer/Corsair could market a "gaming" 60% board that has all the features (or lack thereof), and advertise how much deskspace people would save, and that function layers can recover what seems like less functionality. They already have TKL's, so 60%s could be a natural progression.

Magna224 · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 04:03:01 »

I really was interested in the KC60 but decided against it because I already have plans for a gateron keyboard and I have more interest in ALPS and ALPS-likes than MX style.

azhdar · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 04:15:49 »

programmable like any 60% should be, which is 100% mappable.
With a software Gon like so it's easy to work on for people that don't want to work on stupid row columns like on FaceW.

Also Gateron switch selection and split Right Shift.

basic plastic case and even possibly pcb mounted build.

clacktalk · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 05:31:45 »

Quote from: sth on Wed, 19 August 2015, 00:16:18

hhkb + tmk

this is the right answer always

Defect · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 08:25:36 »

Pretty much every Korean 60 I've seen.

Face-W from Sprit, NS 38 (maybe wrong name) from Gon, Mini V2 from Duck, whatever Win keyless has, eagle and viper from Duck, etc.

Alu case for feels, acrylic for light shows.

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 17:08:22 »

Universal PCB, tabs for top removal, and a metal case that's normal height. That's about all the poker is missing IMO.

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 17:26:59 »

Obviously full programmability with a good UI is a must, but what I'd really like is something that allows me to program from the computer and on the fly (like the Pok3r). Also gateron and matias switches would be awesome.

absyrd · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 17:34:46 »

Y'all are asking for a ton of features.

In order for it to be a "Poker Killer", the price would def have to be on the low side.

jerue · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 17:39:46 »

I think Vortex might be outdoing themselves already...

Oh, there's a thread for that. Well, fit it with those new Zealios switches and RGB lighting and we'll be talking...

Herothereu · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:02:13 »

A 60% Novatouch

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:03:19 »

Quote from: Herothereu on Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:02:13

A 60% Novatouch

Give it 55g switches and all the rest of these suggestions can go home.

ajx · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:09:36 »

Code keyboard 60% (any type of mx switch)

Oobly · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 06:50:27 »

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:03:19

Quote from: Herothereu on Wed, 19 August 2015, 18:02:13
A 60% Novatouch
Give it 55g switches and all the rest of these suggestions can go home.

And fully programmable like a GoN. Then I agree...

For available boards, though:
GoN NerD60 PCB and plate, Pok3r case (I got mine from Pexon), your favourite switches (from any source you like).

That's a Pok3r killer and didn't cost much more than one.

diqkiq · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:14:54 »

MX Clears, 4 switches to the left of the space bar, ss plate. At least 6 programmable layers.

byker · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:46:23 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Wed, 19 August 2015, 05:31:45

Quote from: sth on Wed, 19 August 2015, 00:16:18
hhkb + tmk

this is the right answer always

Says that guy that sold his hhkb. But I agree with sth.

saturnotaku · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:56:28 »

Styling of the HHKB with the ability to alter some of the layout in hardware via DIP switches
Programmable layers, either built-in like a Pok3r or with external software like hasu's HHKB controller
The option to have a fn key and arrow cluster on both sides of the keyboard like the KBParadise V60
Silenced Topre/clone switches with MX-compatible stems and backlighting, a la the Royal Kludge RC930
USB 3.0 or even better, USB-C/3.1 connectivity with 2 full-speed/power ports and audio pass-through
Full Mac OS X and Linux compatibility

Findecanor · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 17:29:17 »

* Trackpoint.
* Divisible, with two space bars and key below Space. Join both halves to form a single solid unit.
* Optically or capacitively sensed switches with analogue sensing.
* Smooth and with tactile feel.
* Backlight without bleed.
* Thick Double-shot PBT keys for backlighting.
* Cherry profile, or lower.
* Bottom row in Space Bar-profile
* Bluetooth (multiple pairings) and High-speed USB.

Hypersphere · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 17:47:56 »

1. HHKB Pro 2.

2. IBM Kishsaver.

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 09:08:57 »

Would have to keep the wide 60% aftermarket case compatibility and standard keycap compatibility.
Would have to keep entry price low. This was the Poker X's killer feature. Was the entry point for a huge number of keyboard enthusiasts, who gradually built up their $100 board with custom plate, case, caps, etc. But was still great as a stock board.
Would have to keep the arrow lock mode of the original Poker X (Space + fn locks the lower right 4 keys to arrows).

Have to be programmable, with a quality GUI.
Optional plate.
Optional backlighting.
Optional BT.

Basically a GON Nerd60 with reliable availability and cheaper. If GON came out with a few factory-made versions of his NerD60 I do think he could make a fortune.

bigDave · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 16:56:44 »

Quote from: nmur on Wed, 19 August 2015, 01:59:16

Honestly, in terms of popularity/sales, Razer/Corsair could market a "gaming" 60% board that has all the features (or lack thereof), and advertise how much deskspace people would save, and that function layers can recover what seems like less functionality. They already have TKL's, so 60%s could be a natural progression.

Yeah, corsair and Razer could stomp all over the poker series if they wanted to...

swimmingbird · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 21 October 2015, 17:42:10 »

There are too many 60% boards that are better than the Poker series for a lot of reasons - many are mentioned here

But I doubt that anyone will create a better selling keyboard - they did a really good job marketing it - so much so that a lot of people refer to the 60% form factor as "Poker" layout

tararais · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 21 October 2015, 22:42:41 »

Better in terms of quality, any Korean board, ergodox, tex boards. In terms of price for quality, hard to get significantly better.

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