The ultimate lighting, the Miwu customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 with transparent crystal keycaps is so beautiful

I heard that the ultimate keyboard is to take the route of customization, and the powerful DIY attributes make many keyboard fans yearn for it. Miwu recently launched its own customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98. The transparent black crystal design, open-source customization, and full-blooded configuration make people drool, so hurry up and try it out.

There are three colors to choose from, I chose dark purple. The overall dark exterior reveals a hint of other colors inside, thanks to the transparent design giving people a special feeling. The influence of the purple transparent keycap on the appearance of the keyboard is obvious. It is completely different from the texture of other material keyboards. The reflection under the light is more obvious, and it has a blingbling texture.

The overall 98-key layout makes the size of the entire keyboard similar to 87 keys, but compared with 104 keys, there are at least 6 keys, which also allows the small keyboard to be retained. For friends who care about the size of the keyboard but are reluctant to part with the small keyboard, 98 keys are just right.

There are also many small details on the keycaps. The main print is mainly white, and the purple font looks clearer. What is more special is that there are some special symbols under the print, such as a blue one under the DEL. There are several horizontal bars under the X and INS, where the cursor inserts a blank line, which basically tells you the function of this button. These small designs are still very friendly.

而像左右侧的功能键像TAB、CAPS、SHIFT、CTRL、WIN、ALT上面还有一些小小的字体，比如TAB上右侧有示意图标，下面有Height-7.6mm & 1.5U，CAPS右侧有大写A，底下是Height-7.6mm & 1.75U，也就是这几个按键有不同的手感，客制化的结果。

There is Innovation in the Open above the blank space. Innovation in the Open is a motto and a Slogan. The IO in BlackIO comes from this sentence. The transparency of the space is stronger than other keycaps, and you can see a touch of purple underneath.

The arrow keys are completely different from other transparent keycaps. The electroplated purple keycaps are very attractive, and the high-end feeling is immediately reflected.

More functions can be used with combination keys, such as mode switching needs to be realized with FN+1234, supports 3 Bluetooth devices and 2.4G wireless, and also supports wired connection, a serious three-mode keyboard.

The more detailed point is behind the keyboard, there are power button, wired/2.4G Bluetooth switch, WIN/MAC mode switch, Type-C interface for wired connection, and storage compartment for 2.4G wireless receiver. This piece is covered with a layer of purple shell, and the material is the same as that of the arrow keys.

The keyboard comes with a 4000mAh battery, and the battery life is still very objective. It also supports charging and using in wired mode.

There are 5 non-slip feet on the bottom of the keyboard, and 2-stage feet to adjust different keyboard heights. There are regular horizontal stripes in the middle, and the anti-slip is really well done.

The Kaihua jellyfish switch used by BlackIO 98 on the switch body, you can see that the whole switch body is transparent, which means that the switch body can also emit light when the light is on. With a transparent keycap, you can Imagine transparent light effects.

BlackIO 98 uses a Gasket structure, that is, a gasket structure, without screws. At most, the upper and lower shells are fixed with screws, and the fixing of the positioning plate is mainly completed by the pressure of the upper and lower shells. The hand feel is soft, elastic and warm. In fact, the experience is similar. With the material and structural design of the all-silicone seal, the first experience is quite special.

It can be seen that the use of purple transparent keycaps can effectively reduce the highlights and bring a good feeling. The entire keyboard is illuminated, and the bend of the keycaps is opaque due to the thickness, which makes the shape of the entire keycaps Outlined by lights. The white characters printed on the keycaps are more obvious under the light.

BlackIO 98 supports full-color RGB backlight, comes with 18 kinds of lighting effects by default, and can also realize DIY lighting effects through VIA driver.

▲Black and blue lighting effect

▲Yellow lighting effect

Since it is a customized keyboard, open source is very necessary, so BlackIO 98 supports QMK open source firmware and VIA open source software, which can realize more highly customized content, such as adding Bluetooth modules to the keyboard, adding screens, knobs, etc., and programming by yourself Play by yourself and make your own keyboard. QMK with VIA can realize the modification of keyboard keys, eliminating the trouble of swiping and matching. If you really want to play, you can really play a lot of tricks, this is the ultimate goal of customization.

The BlackIO 98 of Miwu can be said to be full of sincerity, both the appearance design and the function configuration are full of blood configuration, whether it is a beginner or a DIY player, there is room for use. The detailed design of purple transparent crystal keycaps and small icons with RGB lighting effect is really rough, the feel of the Gasket structure is indeed different, and the switching between three-mode wireless and WIN/MAC is very detailed. The support of QMK and VIA makes the keyboard more playable and truly customizable.