In the name of DIY, the full key can be replaced by the switch, and there are many RGB ones——Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard
As an indispensable peripheral on the PC side, the keyboard and mouse have been inseparable since ancient times. As an old brand of peripherals, Rapoo has always been its product positioning with high cost performance. During this time, Rapoo has launched a brand new V700DIY mechanical keyboard. Custom-made civilian mechanical keyboards, in addition to RGB lighting effects, media shortcut keys and other conventional operations, the most playable feature is that it supports the design of interchangeable switches, plus two new linear switches. It's even more worth looking forward to. Specifically, we can study together.
Simply unpacking, Rapoo’s blue and black matching VI has been used for many years, and it is highly recognizable. When I came across the VT9 mouse earlier, I thought it was an iteration, but this new product does not seem to be the case. It should be a thin product line. separated. The front is the most direct way to understand the appearance, model, shaft and other information of the product, which will be discussed in detail below.
All the items in the box, except the V700DIY mechanical keyboard, are a white TYPE-C data cable and a two-in-one clip for the starter/spindle. There are not many things, mainly practical.
In fact, everyone should have seen the appearance of the V700DIY mechanical keyboard, which is an unconventional board shape. For easier access to media key shortcuts, separate them from a corner. The keypad is a standard 104 keys. The advantage of the full keyboard is that it can be handled calmly no matter it is for office work or games.
The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is only available in white at this stage. Its upper cover uses a whole piece of aluminum alloy panel, with a white keycap and bottom cover. It is a relatively plain mechanical keyboard. The aluminum alloy panel is also durable. In addition to the features, the details also add a lot of color.
The setting of the several multimedia keys has fully considered the convenience of use. It is set on a step, but slightly lower than the key surface, and it is set above the less frequently used key area, which greatly reduces the chance of misunderstanding. It may be impossible to press the key because the key is too low.
The multimedia keys are actually the part with the most design details. The four-key keys of M/V1~V3 are actually beveled and trimmed, so the overall will not be so rigid. With the addition of the metal pulley and the Rapoo logo, the texture is here. A piece is completely full. If you are interested in the function, you can learn it by yourself. It is a very convenient interaction, which is better than the interaction mode triggered by the combination of FN+N.
In terms of the switch body, Rapoo’s V700DIY mechanical keyboard is originally equipped with the self-developed fast silver switch code-named KA-12. This is a linear switch body with no sense of paragraph design. The total stroke is 4MM, and the corner stroke is 1.3MM. The trigger pressure is 45 grams. The hand feels a bit like a black shaft without a sense of paragraph. The downforce is slightly larger. Because the trigger stroke is reduced, the rebound feedback is very fast. The shaft uses PVC with self-lubricating properties. The degree is not astringent. Overall, I personally feel that the Kuaiyin switch is more suitable for players who like a heavy hand.
Everyone knows that the main reason for looking at the big switch is that it does not rely on one shaft support like a single key, but needs two satellite shafts to assist support, hovering keycaps, if the adjustment is not good, it will be dry and jammed. , The tuning of the large keys of the Pennefather V700DIY mechanical keyboard is not bad, and it can be easily triggered by tapping on the side and corners, and there is no dry jam or slow rebound.
The keycap is PBT two-color injection molding process, the font is transparent, and it will look good in the light mode. The advantages of the PBT key are not much to say. If the keycap is polished and shiny due to the use of time, it must be a PBT keycap.
Rapoo V700DIY uses a standard five-legged shaft, so it is compatible with most of the customized shafts on the market, such as Jiadalong and TTC. That is to say, you must have a base to experience different input pleasures for a small amount of money, and Rapoo V700DIY may be an affordable "test axis base".
In addition to the Kuaiyin switch that comes with the factory, the following spring white switch was launched at the same time. Although the name is strange, but the experience pack of 29 pieces of 12 switches costs an average of 2.4 yuan per switch, whether it is It is also very cost-effective to experience or follow-up replacement.
The elastic white switch and the fast silver switch are both linear switches. Its total stroke is 3.4MM, the trigger stroke is 1.2MM, and the trigger force is 35g, so the hand feel will be lighter. Only these two kinds of switches are released. In order to adapt to both groups of boys and girls.
The bottom of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard is even simpler. The anti-skid pads at the four corners and the one-piece foot support are for more stable and comfortable input. Although there is only one level of the foot support, it is actually enough. The end of the foot support is covered with silicone anti-skid, which is very stable during use.
The Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard comes with 18 lighting modes, which can be quickly switched by pressing the V1 button, or customized through the driver.
Whether the pure white mechanical keyboard is pink or pink orange, it looks good. Because the keyboard is designed with floating keycaps, the light side penetration effect is also very good.
The function of the driver is not complicated. In addition to the regular adjustments such as changing the light color and brightness, it supports self-defining keys. Some uncommonly used keys can be set according to personal usage habits. You can switch devices at will without re-downloading the driver.
Usually there are many code words, and the game is only occasionally. Although I only have 12 white switches, I changed a small area. In actual use, I prefer to play the white switch. The reason for the small trigger force makes the overall input very easy, and it is not easy to use for a long time. There will be sourness. If you want to avoid changing the switch body back and forth in the game/office, you can consider using mixed switches. The keys commonly used in games can be directly the quick silver switch. The strength and rebound are very fast, and it is very cool to match the rhythm of the game.
After using it for a period of time, let me talk about my understanding of this product before talking about the overall feeling of the Rapoo V700DIY mechanical keyboard. For example, the price is there, and some people may scoff at it, but in fact, if you subdivide the consumer groups or understand what the mass-produced and customized people play, you will understand its positioning. You can regard this keyboard as a keyboard. It is an entry-level model that takes Xiaobai towards customization or high-end players. Rapoo has lowered the barrier to entry. It is no longer necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on a base and a bunch of shafts that don’t know how to feel. You only need one-third of the money to experience the fun of customization and DIY. He Le Instead of?
After talking about this, let’s talk about the overall experience. The appearance is not much touted. The radish and green vegetables have their own favorites. The pure white aluminum alloy cover is durable and beautiful. Also because of the addition of metal panels, the overall look is very weighty. RGB lighting, media shortcut keys, and driver support for these functions are nothing new. They are both playable and practical. With the configuration of 104 keys, it can be said that both office and game are right. The most important and most playable interchangeable shaft design, as I said before, with the base, you can open the door to the world of shafts, and you can experience the input brought by different brands and models of shafts Experience, it depends on the individual whether to buy a higher-end one in the future. Personally, I feel that it is okay to buy a trial switch keyboard for less than 300 yuan. The rest is up to you.
