"Customized sharp weapon silver blade"--Rapoo V700 DIY full-size RGB hot-swappable keyboard to get started

One-third of the time has passed before we know it in 2023. After customized keyboards became popular in the field of peripherals last year, major mass-produced peripheral manufacturers have also begun to try to follow up with special configurations of various keyboards, whether it is The 98-arrangement keyboard that meets most people's needs is still the hotter 75%-arrangement keyboard. But at this time, Rapoo still did not forget the consumers who use full-size keyboards, and launched Rapoo’s first 104-key full-size customized keyboard, which is equipped with Rapoo’s self-developed KA-12 linear quick silver switch/flip white switch, Comes with factory run, so that friends who like 100% configuration can also use a keyboard with a more comfortable feel and more stable product power

The packaging style of Rapoo V series keyboards has always been minimalist, with a family-style blue and black color matching outer packaging. The V700DIY can be seen from the name. The difference is that this time it focuses on DIY. Products are significantly different.

Nowadays, the homogenization of mechanical keyboards is becoming more and more serious, and the price is becoming more and more affordable. The highly customized attributes of customized keyboards can bring a different freshness to the key ring. The accessories include dual-purpose shaft puller, white data cable, shaft introduction card and manual.

Rapoo V700DIY adopts a floating design. In terms of details, the upper cover of the keyboard is made of aluminum alloy, and the edge of the keyboard is processed by CNC, which further improves the texture of the keyboard.

The overall shape of the Rapoo V700DIY hot-swappable RGB backlit gaming mechanical keyboard is somewhat different from the traditional keyboard layout. The upper right corner of the keyboard is designed with a function key area. Users can switch the lighting effect through the "M" function key in the upper right corner. The brightness and volume of the light can be adjusted linearly through the scroll wheel, which is more convenient to use.

The V1 key can quickly switch the lighting effect, the V2 key can switch between the light brightness and the volume control function, and the V3 key can turn on/off the mute with one key.

By default, it is equipped with a set of two-color PBT keycaps. This set of PBT keycaps is a transparent design of closed characters. The keycaps are more popular and do not have much recognition. The material of the keycap is solid and thick, with a fine-grained touch, but the treatment of the spout needs to be improved.

The keyboard adopts a key line separation design. Because the data line interface is centered on the top of the keyboard, there is no other design on the bottom case of the keyboard. In addition, it is equipped with two-stage feet and non-slip feet. If you are careful, you must have noticed that there are holes reserved next to the data interface. There is a high probability that a dual-mode or multi-mode version will be launched later.

The large key position adopts the satellite shaft structure, there is no abnormal sound, the rebound is crisp, and the overall feel is quite good. The satellite shaft has its own factory lubricant. It can be seen that Rapoo has put a lot of thought into its first customized product. .

The Rapoo V700DIY gaming mechanical keyboard also provides a hot-swappable solution for full-key shaft seats. Users can customize the replacement of three-legged shafts and five-legged shafts, which is very compatible with most of the hot-swappable shafts on the market. The metal shaft seat supports 10,000 times of hot plugging, which is very friendly to users who like to experience different shafts. Although the silicone sandwich layer is not filled between the positioning board and the PCB, there is no obvious cavity sound phenomenon in the overall knocking sound of the keyboard.

The replacement process is very simple, and you only need a little bit of hands-on ability to easily complete the replacement. It should be noted here that when the player installs the shaft body, try to keep the direction of force straight up and down, and do not use brute force to prevent the deformation of the pins.

The shaft that I am equipped with is the Pennefather linear fast silver shaft, which is independently customized by Pennefather. The feel of the linear shaft is 45±10gf, the total stroke is 4.0mm, the trigger stroke is 1.3±0.5mm, and the theoretical life is 50 million times. The key trigger is sensitive and the rebound is strong, which is suitable for game players.

Here I also replaced and tested the included Rapoo KA-12 bullet white shaft. Compared with the Rapoo Quick Silver shaft, it is lighter, faster, and triggers quickly. The trigger pressure is 35±10gf, the total stroke is 3.4±0.4mm, and the trigger stroke 1.2±0.4mm, the elastic white shaft axis is made of POM material with self-lubricating properties, which can keep the smooth feel longer. The dust-proof design of the axis wall also makes the pressing process more stable and smooth, while avoiding impurities and dust Intrusion into the interior of the shaft will affect the service life.

If you think that Rapoo V700DIY only has such a little hard power, you are wrong. It also has strong soft power, and the driver is easy to use and easy to use. In the button setting page, the user can set and change the function of the button. There are also multiple options preset in the driver for the user to choose, but the buttons and knobs in the upper right corner do not support custom operations.

The lighting page provides adjustment options such as lighting effect mode switching, lighting color, brightness, speed, etc., so that users can adjust the keyboard lighting effect according to their personal preferences.

The macro editing page supports users to record and edit macro functions by themselves, allowing users to set macro button functions according to their personal needs. The overall design of the driver page is simple and intuitive, easy to use and easy to use, with detailed and complete functions, which can further improve the usability of the keyboard and bring users a better experience.

Generally speaking, the Rapoo V700DIY should be regarded as one of the few conventional keyboards at the moment. There are not many 87 keyboards, and even fewer 104 keyboards. Now the domestic key circle is seriously involuted. If you want to find a customized entry-level keyboard that takes into account games and office work at the same time, and you can get started directly. With the price of 299 yuan, the Rapoo V700DIY is still worth a try.