My daughter-in-law has a habit of buying back all the same style and different colors whenever she encounters clothes or shoes she likes. And I seem to be influenced by her too. I just bought a F97 roaming guide from an aluminum factory in March. It is very comfortable to use. Recently, I couldn’t help but bought the F97 Black Warrior.

The F97 Black Warrior is a keyboard with 96% layout, 100 keys, and a small keypad. It is a good choice for people like me who need a digital area and want a compact size. The keyboard size is minimized.

The F97 Black Samurai is made of all-aluminum shell, which feels heavy to the touch. The shell is not integrally formed, but the frame and the base are fastened and connected by screws. Aluminum casing, so it is full of weight, and the excellent workmanship also makes it appear to be of good quality.

The feet are designed with conical rubber feet, which are supported by the feet, so that when the keyboard is placed on the desktop, an included angle of 6° is formed, and it feels very comfortable when coding.

F97 Black Warrior supports three-mode connection:

USB wired: This connection has the least delay and can provide continuous power. Gamers and users who like light pollution can use this connection method

2.4G wireless mode: You only need to plug in the 2.4G wireless receiver to achieve direct connection without installing the driver, and the response speed is very fast and the delay is very low.

Bluetooth connection: The Bluetooth chip is upgraded to 5.1, with faster transmission, lower delay, and stronger anti-interference ability. Multiple devices can be connected at the same time, and switching between devices can be realized through shortcut keys, which is very convenient.

F97 Black Warrior can easily connect up to 5 devices, and can basically handle all wireless devices on your desktop. At the same time, the three modes can be switched separately through shortcut keys.

The F97 Black Warrior is equipped with a set of two-color keycaps made of PBT. The sublimation process has better wear resistance, and it is not easy to oil up after long-term use. The hand feeling when typing is also very good. The color scheme of this set of keycaps is slightly low-key, but the feeling of getting started is still excellent.

F97 Black Samurai offers matte and RGB versions, and there are a variety of switches to choose from. Because I really like the feel of the quick silver switch, I bought the quick silver switch version this time. The only regret is that the keyboard of the F97 Black Samurai does not support the light-transmitting design, which makes the Black Samurai look not cool enough when the RGB backlight is turned on.

The F97 Black Warrior has a built-in 4000mAh high-capacity battery, which greatly extends the battery life of the keyboard. In Bluetooth mode, it can bring a longer battery life. With the keyboard RGB light off, it can be used for 8 hours a day, and the battery life can reach 260 days.

F97 Black Samurai provides a hot-swappable solution for all key switches, which is compatible with mainstream three-claw switches and five-claw switches. Users can replace them with their favorite switches by themselves, and get more different hand-feeling experiences through a keyboard. It has a good performance in practicality and playability.

The initial pressure of the quick silver switch 45gf is heavier than the trigger pressure of the gold powder switch, so it will take a little more effort to press it down than the gold powder switch, and the total stroke of 3.4mm is also shorter than the TTC gold powder, and the quick silver switch has a rebound strength. A little faster than the gold powder switch, it has a strong heel feel, and the starting pressure is higher and it is not easy to accidentally touch it.

The F97 Black Warrior supports the iMac system, and it comes with a few supplementary keycaps that the iMac system needs to use. You can switch to the iMac keyboard working mode through the shortcut key.

The keyboard has a built-in 16 million color RGB backlight, and the lighting effect is outstanding. Through the FN shortcut key control, players can also easily adjust the lighting effect mode and brightness. If you don’t like the RGB lighting effect, you can set it to a solid color backlight, and you can clearly identify characters when typing at night.

Summarize

The F97 Black Warrior from the aluminum factory surprised me again. The 96% matching and black keycaps make the F97 Black Warrior a low-key keyboard with no lack of texture. Friends who like to show their personality may think it is too Understated, and that's exactly what I like. TTC’s Kuaiyin switch is very easy to get started. As a user who accounts for half of games and code words, I think Kuaiyin switch is very competent. It has a pure aluminum shell, stable and convenient three-mode connection, and perfect large key adjustment and design. It can provide a perfect user experience, and it also makes me happy to use it. Just because of the keyboard layout, it will take a while to get used to it.

The above is the entire content of the F97 Black Warrior mechanical keyboard experience. Thank you for watching. If you think the article is helpful to you, please like, bookmark, and comment. Your support is the biggest motivation for me to continue writing. I am evil Uncle Mai, see you next time!

Speaking of the keyboard, my first impression reminds me of business office and entertainment games. What I think about is what to do with it, rather than making me interested in this keyboard. I bought a keyboard today, and I was completely attracted by its appearance. I basically didn't want to use it to do the work that the keyboard should do. I just wanted to look at it. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as crystal clear. Since I came into contact with mechanical keyboards, I have been pursuing performance such as the pressure of the switch body, the feel of the keycap, and the response efficiency. I have been playing keyboards for about three or four years now, and the latest one has both appearance and performance of the switch body. Lofree 1% transparent mechanical keyboard vitality orange 2022 limited edition.

[unpacking]

▲Packaging, silver paper magnetic clamshell packaging, the cover is marked with a three-dimensional keyboard outline, and the back is the basic parameters and manufacturer information of this Lofree 1% transparent mechanical keyboard.

▲Accessories are here, including: Lofree 1% transparent mechanical keyboard, Type-C cable, manual, warranty card, certificate of conformity, and a Lofree community scratch-off tool, which can earn points. The basics are enough.

▲Come on, show your face. Lofree Luofei 1% Transparent Mechanical Keyboard Vitality Orange Limited Edition, you can guess from the name that it is mainly orange, the overall keycap adopts a fully transparent design, and is matched with orange-green overall vigor and vigor color matching, the visual effect is very refreshing. The most handsome thing is that the fully transparent keycaps are quite transparent.

▲Overall 68-key layout, cute and interesting character design, with a cartoon feel, bluetooth/wired dual-mode connection design, can meet the mainstream PC and mobile phone systems of windows/Android, MAC/ios, F1-F12 is realized by FN+ digital row, benefits Of course, it has been sublimated in size.

▲The back, that is, the keyboard tray, is designed with silver high-gloss plating, which achieves a mirror reflection effect and a full visual impact. The upper left corner integrates the Bluetooth and wired switch and the system selection key. The points of the two levers are clear and feel good. There are non-slip rubber feet at the four corners to mute the noise and protect the chassis.

▲Two one-piece supports are designed on both sides above the chassis. Calculated according to the highest keycap height, it can be adjusted from 4.2-5cm. It is more friendly to some people who like high-level operations, and my habit is tiling operations.

▲Looking at the side, the only Type-C interface is arranged on the right side of the top. It is more friendly because my case is just on the right side. The other positions are decorations such as Lofree's LOGO, and the buttons are placed under the chassis to make the integrity of the frame very high. Battery: 2000mAh, it only takes 3 hours to fully charge, the battery life is about 100 hours when the backlight is turned off, and the Bluetooth connection is turned off, and the backlight is turned on to the brightest, and the Bluetooth is used continuously for about 10 hours, which is quite good.

▲Let’s look at the shaft body again. The MX structure jellyfish shaft is used, which is similar to the red shaft’s linear feel, without paragraphs. As for why you choose linear, you will know when you use it at home at night. The green shaft is very disturbing, and the tea shaft has paragraphs but not Too disturbing. This is also the experience of using mechanical keyboards for so many years.

▲The key cap is Lofree's patented design, which is made of imported materials from Germany. It is also the most prominent design of this Lofree Lofree 1% keyboard. It is a large ball cap and feels very smooth. Without fingerprints and surface oiling, this keycap itself is shiny, and it comes with a plug-in when it leaves the factory. The characters on the keycaps are also ingenious, and the characters on the space bar are designed at the bottom. The effect is naturally that it will never wear out, and the cute and interesting design is similar to cartoon characters. You don’t need to look at the light transmittance. It’s a bit long-winded and I didn’t directly get in the car and start it.

▲As for the brightness of this single white backlight, I won’t say much. With this fully transparent keycap, it is basically invincible. There are 7 lighting effect modes on the board when it leaves the factory, which is easy to switch. There are four adjustable levels of brightness. The frequency of scrolling is also adjustable.

【pair】

▲ Lofree 1% transparent mechanical keyboard adopts Bluetooth 5.1 connection protocol, the effective transmission distance is about 10 meters, the technology is quite mature, Bluetooth is still convenient, and can be paired with mobile phones, notebooks, and desktops. Latency, low energy consumption. The overall typing feeling is moderate, the downforce is moderate, there is no fatigue after long-term operation, the axis rebounds quickly, the satellite axis is relatively stable, there is not much shaking, and the tapping sound is similar to mahjong, not harsh or disturbing.

▲ In terms of lighting effects, although there is only white light, it does not affect the appearance of this keyboard. As long as it can be lit, it is the brightness and transparency of the ceiling. Seven lighting effects include: constant light, breathing, flowing water, scrolling, and several modes of trigger lighting, which are enough. Personally, I don’t have high requirements for lighting effects, as long as it can be bright.

▲Look at the shaft noise of this keyboard. The ambient sound before typing is basically 27-30dB. The decibel meter is basically placed next to the keyboard, so that the decibel of the overall operation is basically 60-70dB. The data is a bit high , It is also because of the proximity, if the distance is farther, the basic noise will be much smaller. Compared with the green axis, it was simply too quiet.

▲Every mechanical keyboard has full-key rollover by default. In fact, full-key rollover should be regarded as a natural skill for mechanical keyboards. Full-key rollover is basically not related to the business office field. It is mainly for playing games Very useful when firing combo skills. Use the Keyboard software to conduct a non-impact test, and no red key appears, and the performance is good.

▲LOL came to visit. After the test of Wu Chong, it is natural to operate in actual combat. As a mainstream online battle game, LOL has been professional for a long time. The key is the key. It depends on the key travel, the trigger pressure, and the rebound force. The overall key travel is about 4mm, and the trigger key travel is 2mm. The release skill is very fast, and the LOL experience effect is still quite enjoyable. .

▲God of War 4 is the FPS masterpiece with the highest frequency of opening at home in the past two months. I have been playing on PS all the time, and after transplanting to PC this time, I decided to arrange it decisively. Since it is an action fighting game, the requirements for the keyboard are very high. It is always necessary to press a single button continuously. It is effective during the process and the performance is quite stable. If you tap continuously, the shaft does not rebound to the normal height every time. State, pressing again is also effective trigger, commonly known as combo, the accuracy and effectiveness are very good.

【table】

▲ In terms of table setting, they are basically RGB devices. Except for the monitor, I prefer a flat display, and I don’t like adding a small table on the desktop. Flat and wireless operation is my style of operation. This Lofree 1 The arrival of the % Vitality Orange lit up the desktop in an instant, which really steals the spotlight.

▲In terms of the overall desktop color matching, I really don’t want to say that it is still biased towards little girls. The color of my desktop is a bit hard, but who made me interested in pink and orange.

【Summarize】

▲Lofree Luofei 1% transparent mechanical keyboard Vitality Orange 2022 limited edition to have a weighing experience, the net weight is about 815.6g, a relatively conventional weight, it will not be too heavy to carry when going out, it doesn’t matter if it is heavy, the online value can also be taken into account It is no longer easy to use enough materials.

After a week of heavy use of the Lofree 1% transparent mechanical keyboard, the first is the appearance. At present, it is invincible, especially after the lighting effect is turned on, it is definitely the brightest boy in front of the computer at night, brighter than me. Then there is the size configuration, there is quite a lot of space for the mouse, and it is very comfortable to play games. The Bluetooth/wired dual-mode connection is still very convenient, but the desktop needs to be installed with a Bluetooth adapter. The 2000mAh lithium battery can last for about 100 hours, linear The quality of the jellyfish switch is still very high, with downforce, rapid rebound, and moderate key travel. The glossy keycaps feel smooth and delicate, and there is no need to worry about oiling and aging after long-term use. In terms of office and entertainment operations, it can satisfy most users. Its self-contained appearance is a versatile model in the desktop. As for whether it is easy to use, you will know.

Although there is a gaming notebook in hand, it can be used during business trips and field work, but the notebook is a 17.3-inch gaming notebook, which itself weighs 2.5KG, plus the original adapter, the weight is amazing. If you are on a business trip, you may have to face various situations, so naturally you have to carry it. If it is a simple field work around, memorizing this game notebook every day will be a great exercise. So I bought a windows tablet a few years ago, and used it in some simple after-sales scenarios. Usually, I also use this Windows tablet as a secondary screen, such as looking up information as materials, playing games and reading strategies, and it is very useful. However, this tablet has been using the touch screen to operate, which is quite troublesome. This time I bought the Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard sailing diary version and cute holiday keycaps. This is a mechanical keyboard with a very compact layout of 75% and 84 keys, and supports wired, Bluetooth and 2.4G. This kind of connection mode can be used with my windows tablet.

The Rapoo MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition has a rendering of the keyboard directly printed on the front of the packaging box, and sailfish, sea boats and waves are printed on the back, which is indeed closely related to the sailing diary.

The box contains: Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard sailing diary version, 2.4G receiver, key puller, Type-C data cable and instruction manual.

The Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard Sailing Diary Edition has 84 keys, but thanks to the compact layout of 75% arrangement, the keyboard becomes very compact, with a size of only 310.1*120.2*35.5mm, which is very small. The keyboard is a floating island-style button design, with a nautical diary-themed keycap. The keycap is made of PBT material, which is wear-resistant, anti-fading and not easy to oil. However, the characters and patterns on the keycap are opaque, which is a little regrettable.

The keycaps of many keys have patterns related to navigation, such as the sailfish on the space bar, the seabird on the right SHIFT key, and the diving cap on the ESC, etc., which are very distinctive.

Rapoo MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Voyage Diary Edition adopts an aluminum alloy frame that has been sandblasted and oxidized and CNC-trimmed. The texture is quite good, and the top is designed with a Type-C interface.

On the frame in the lower left corner, there is also a Rapoo brand logo, which looks pretty good.

The four corners of the back of the Pennefather MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition are affixed with non-slip rubber pads to ensure the stability of the keyboard when typing. A nameplate label is attached in the middle.

In the upper right corner of the back of the keyboard, there is a switch button, and there are foldable adjustment brackets on the left and right sides of the back, and the front end is also designed with non-slip rubber pads.

Rapoo MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition adopts the self-developed fast silver switch. This switch body is sensitive to trigger, strong in rebound, feels quite good, and the sound is relatively quiet. The specific trigger stroke is 1.3±0.5mm, the trigger pressure is 45±10cN, and the life span is 50 million times.

Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard Sailing Diary Edition supports wired, 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth modes. Unfortunately, this 2.4G wireless module has no design storage space on the keyboard.

It is also equipped with a key puller for easy keycap replacement.

The workmanship of the Type-C data cable is still good, and it is fixed with a magic tie with the Rapoo Logo.

Since it is used with a Windows tablet, it is easiest to use the Bluetooth mode, and the connection is also very easy.

My Windows tablet is 11.6 inches. As you can see, the Pennefather MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition is only slightly larger than the tablet, so that the keyboard can be stuffed into my chest bag along with the tablet, and the portability is great. Full.

The Rapoo MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition also has an independent management driver, but it can only be detected in wired mode. On the button setting page, you can assign other button functions, combination button functions, system functions, and even macros to a single button.

Rapoo MT510 Pro Multi-mode Mechanical Keyboard Sailing Diary Edition has an ice blue backlight lighting effect system, built-in 7 different lighting effect modes, and the brightness can be adjusted in 4 levels. It's a pity that the keycap is not transparent, so the backlight is blocked to a certain extent, so if the light is bright, the lighting effect may not be very obvious.

In a low-light environment, the lighting effect can be well displayed.

The following is the effect display of different lighting effects.

Macro is a very powerful function. It can completely record the key operations, sequence, interval, etc. within a period of time, and then assign them to other keys. This key can also release all the operations recorded by this macro. This is very beneficial for complex ACT and FTG games.

This time it is also equipped with another set of cute meow holiday themed keycaps.

Naturally, it is also an 84-key configuration, a very cute theme, really cute.

First remove the keycaps of the Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard Sailing Diary Edition.

A full version of Rapoo Quick Silver switch, with a key puller, these keycaps can be easily removed.

The theme of the cute meow holiday is really beautiful, I love it.

With this set of themed keycaps, it becomes the cute holiday version of Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard.

The Rapoo MT510 Pro multi-mode mechanical keyboard sailing diary version has a built-in 4000mAh lithium battery, and the longest battery life can reach 225 hours. The performance in this aspect is still very good. From this experience, I am still very satisfied overall. If the backlight can have RGB lighting effects, and the keycaps can transmit light, it would be perfect to design an additional 2.4G module storage compartment.

Today’s review is a bit off topic, but as long as you are a fan of Lego blocks or domestic building blocks, it’s hard not to like it according to your interests, because this is an interesting collision of two hobbies. We've also posted about this keyboard before.

Overseas Lego blogger Jaysbrickblog had the opportunity to get a MelGeek Pixel Lego keyboard, which is a brand new mechanical keyboard with Lego particles on the shell and keycaps, and it is compatible with Lego bricks.

*This article is translated from jaysbrickblog's article

jaysbrickblog received this package from the team at MelGeek and was really excited to see what it's all about because they've done a really neat job with the Pixel and it's a really unique product that fits both legos and mechanical keyboards .

The MelGeek Pixel is currently in crowdfunding on Kickstarter, with prices starting at $199. The keyboard is scheduled to ship (worldwide) from January 2023.

Note that this is not an official LEGO product and is actually made by a third party. I've asked some of my mechanical keyboard enthusiast friends and they're convinced that MelGeek is a pretty good brand in this space, despite the pricier price tag and their solid reputation for custom keyboards.

The keyboard is available in 3 color design options – Palette, Christian and Canvas, which also offer very different experiences, with Palette being a louder, toy-like design with red, blue and yellow key profiles. Christian has a softer, retro monochrome look, while Canvas, as the name suggests, is a blank canvas for decoration and is slightly more colorful and whimsical.

jaysbrickblog got the version of Christian that will be featured in this review. This is a box in cardboard. The first impression of the packaging box is very good, the quality and overall presentation make people have a good sense of expectation for the contents inside.

Oh, and on the cover, there's a little button that slides... through this sliding mechanism to toggle the graphics in the middle of the box. It reveals some fun pixel art-inspired designs that can be used as inspiration for your own creative designs to customize your Pixel.

It's a really fun little interactive experience, and while it doesn't feel entirely necessary, a lot of people do appreciate small rewards like this.

This is the back of the box. The box is a clamshell box with some magnets holding the lid down. Open it to reveal the paper, which also doubles as an instruction booklet.

There is also a Chinese description on the paper, so there is a high probability that it is produced in China? The instructions are fairly straightforward and include steps on how to sync the keyboard connection to the computer, what the LED lights mean, and how to toggle the RGB lighting mode.

Below is what greets you when you take that paper away. The keyboard is inside the plastic sleeve and there are these smaller colored boxes in their own recessed parts at the bottom of the box.

There's an accessory box, as well as these colorful "pixel block" boxes.

In the accessory box is this USB-C cable with bricks on each end of its connector. The pellets work a bit, but they snap a little too tight - to place parts on them, you have to use a fair amount of force (tight), which doesn't work very well for minifigures.

Still, this data cable is very convenient, I like the color and design of this cable, and can consider this cable for my own personal use. Probably my favorite thing in the whole package!

The following picture shows other accessories in the colorful box, some building block parts, and rubber feet for the keyboard, keycap puller and USB dongle.

The parts are these colorful 1×1 glossy parts bricks and 2×1 plastic bags for the glossy parts. These are not LEGO parts and I don't use any non-LEGO parts so I just put them aside.

Check out the MelGeek Pixel! It's a fairly large keyboard, measuring around 45cm, with plenty of extra room around the edges for LEGO parts. It's an incomplete keyboard without a number pad, which may not be to some people's liking.

Connecting the Pixel to my computer is relatively straightforward, and you can use a USB dongle, Bluetooth, or a wired connection. Since this is the Canvas version, it looks very minimalistic and simple, but you can customize it to your liking, which we'll cover later.

By the way, look at this USB dongle, it also has 2 LEGO brick positions on the end that can be decorated!

There's also a cute little recess on the right side of the keyboard where you can safely store the dongle for safekeeping.

Since the keyboard is not an official product of the LEGO Group, but only produced by a third party, there is no word "LEGO" on the protruding particles.

Below are the details of the keyboard and some keys. There is a transparent plate around the edge of the keyboard, and if you look at the keys, you will also notice that the keycaps are transparent, and they also have LEGO particles under them, decorating almost every part with the LEGO keyboard.

Below is a clear plate that can be easily removed. You can build on white base or clear board.

This is the back of the keyboard where you can better see and understand the USB-C port, as well as the switch to toggle between the different modes. I appreciate that there are LEGO bricks, you can of course attach LEGO bricks to it.

The keycaps are really interesting because apart from the ones with the 2×2 sized LEGO pieces, they have a clear case on them, and on the white keycaps you can decorate with LEGO parts. You can use them like crazy, but if you don't want to, you can also cover them with a clear case, and they will protect your fingertips.

This is the bottom of the key, the classic cross-axis keycap, which means we can replace other keycaps as well.

This is the key switch on the keyboard, is this a blue switch?

So, I'm not one to use mechanical keyboards a lot, this is actually my first (I considered dabbling in...but LEGO is my main hobby and I'm not allowed to burn any more money Hobbies) I'm excited to try. The Kaihl keyswitches used by the MelGeek Pixel, these switches have a maximum travel distance of 3.9mm and are designed to provide a tactile feel and a soft sound.

Yep, in case you're wondering, I only type with my index finger. That's how I learned to type, and I'm really good at it. Since this is a Canvas keyboard, the goal here is to decorate and personalize it as much as possible.

Being able to decorate all the slots with tiles or studs is really fascinating and kind of cool, we didn't manage to fit LEGO pieces in all the slots, but you really can.

The keyboard can also be used as-is without the clear cap, and you can really make it look like a Lego keyboard without the case. If you do, hopefully you've committed the keyboard layout to muscle memory, but that's just one of the ways you can customize and really make this keyboard your own.

I figured if I had enough light panels it would look great with multi-color light panels on all the keys.

The picture above is a close look at the keycaps. Oh, and did I mention you can customize the RGB too, and decorate with clear LEGO bricks?

For me, the large canvas sits at the bottom of the keyboard, a huge void that can be used for decoration. This is my handiwork! The font is adapted from Mark Anderson, who submitted and designed the LEGO DNA font for New Elementary's Alphabet Competition.

It's actually quite interesting, I don't consider myself an artist, but I'm very happy with my work. This is probably the most intensive MOC I've done all year (don't laugh).

On a more practical level, I think my favorite thing about the MelGeek Pixel is the ability to display minifigures on it. Putting them above the function keys is the sweet spot because they're out of the way and you can't accidentally knock them over, plus they look good. The pellets on which the minifigure rests on the keyboard have a decent bite, they're a little loose in some cases, but overall they're pretty solid.

I really like the MelGeek Pixel, even though it's not an official LEGO product, I think it's pretty good quality and most importantly doesn't feel cheap. They took the LEGO essence of creativity and DIY-ness to heart, and built that into the overall design of the Pixel Mechanical Keyboard in a way that I think LEGO would appreciate.

For Canvas models, this is really a good fit if you enjoy designing and customizing with LEGO Dots, because as long as you have enough tiles and elements to realize your vision, there is plenty of room to make your own.

Unfortunately, this was my first experience with mechanical keyboards, and the experience proved they weren't for me and my typing style. I prefer chiclet-style keys, so it didn't quite work for me.

如果你习惯了Macbook/Mac/较浅的按键，可以先出去尝试在机械键盘上打字，看看你是否能适应它。

You can obviously swap out the switches and keycaps to get closer to regular chocolate keys, but mechanical keyboards are another hobby and it took me some time to work out what I needed to make it something I use to type on.

That said, if you like mechanical keyboards and Lego bricks (how can you afford both hobbies in the first place??), this might be something worth checking out, especially if you have a design you like, or are curious about how Customize your own MelGeek Pixel.

As Christmas approaches, or if you know someone who loves mechanical keyboards, this could be a really fun gift for them, as it blends the two interests nicely.

I do have some ergonomic issues, especially if you're the kind of person who likes to rest your palms on the keyboard because it's tall and the hard abs plastic with the studs isn't for your palms to rest on The most comfortable thing, but again, this will depend on your typing style - mine floats in the air so it's none of my business.

Depending on the package type and options you choose on the MelGeek Pixel Kickstarter, the cost can add up quickly, especially if you choose multiple switches, keycaps, and cables. Another thing that's unfortunately missing is that the keyboard isn't backlit, which again is entirely a matter of personal preference, but RGB lighting customization is a nice consolation.

Overall, I really like what MelGeek has done with the Pixel, and fans of mechanical keyboards will also be happy to incorporate their LEGO hobby into their main hobby. If you're a LEGO fan and want a cool novelty keyboard, it's definitely unique, and if you're used to mechanical keyboards, you'll have a lot of fun customizing its look with LEGO sets.

*Data reference: jaysbrickblog

HyperX, as an internationally renowned peripheral brand. Its keyboard and mouse, earphones, microphones and other categories are all available. Especially its Alloy series keyboards are very popular among players. What I want to share with you today is the new Origins PBT version of the Origins series. As its first series of keyboards, just like the origin of the Chinese name of Origins, HyperX has given a lot of effort. There are also many members of this series. In 2021, the Origin 60 small-sized mechanical keyboard with a compact layout of 61 keys was launched, and its keycaps are directly made of PBT two-color injection molding. The Origins PBT version released this time makes up for the regret that the previous game was not equipped with PBT keycaps, and some details have been optimized and changed to make it more handy. Let's take a look at its specific performance:

Although it is the latest PBT version, it can be seen from the seal on the package that there is not much difference in appearance from the previous Origins keyboard, which can be said to be in the same line. The box body design still adopts HyperX's classic game style of red and white intersection + eye-catching black characters. Two-year warranty, multi-axis optional, let’s sell it first, so I won’t expand further.

On the contents, in addition to the pieces of paper, there are braided USB-C port connection cables (the cable is 1.8 meters long, which is convenient for wiring), key pullers and other accessories. It is worth noting that there are two additional replacement keycaps, one long and one short, at random. I like the red ESC key very much, so I installed it directly when I got it. Let’s take a close-up first:

Compared with the 87-key PBT competitive version released last year, which cut off the numeric keypad area, the HyperX Alloy Origins PBT version uses a full-size 104-key arrangement. The specific size of the entire keyboard is 442.5*132.5*36.39mm, and the upper right corner is laser engraved The nameplate is shining brightly, and the indicator light area with mirror treatment is very high-end. The keyboard also uses a durable aviation-grade aluminum alloy shell, which is heavy enough and stable on the desktop without displacement.

Although it is a standard full-size keyboard, the Alloy Origins PBT version adopts a compact narrow frame design, which does not take up much space on the desktop. The surface of the alloy back plate has been finely sandblasted, which is very comfortable to use. Complementing the matte-textured black keycaps is understated but refined. In addition, there are smooth transitions and rounded corners on the edges of the keyboard, so even if you touch the corners, you won't feel scratchy. In terms of details, HyperX has always been very careful, this is the style of a big factory.

The new version of the keycap not only changes from the ABS laser engraving injection molding of the previous work to the PBT keycap, but also adjusts the printing details. The icons on the latter's F1-F12 multi-function keys have been changed to side printing, which is also neater in terms of front view. Among them, F1-F3 with FN key can switch different lighting effects, and F6-F12 can realize multimedia playback adjustment and other functions. It is still very convenient to use.

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The biggest selling point of HyperX Alloy Origins PBT is the PBT material keycaps with two-color injection molding process. Compared with ABS keycaps, PBT keycaps will not be oiled (strong oil resistance), and because the surface is frosted, the experience when typing is also better. The pattern of some function keys is printed on the side to avoid direct contact with fingers, which can keep the pattern clear and easy to read for a long time. In addition, the nozzle of the keycap is neat and there is no burr. Although the characters are dark when they are not illuminated, their light transmission is very good, and they are colorful and clear under the blessing of light effects.

The keyboard adopts the design of machine cable separation, even if the cable is aging, it can be replaced at any time. The outlet of Origins PBT is located on the right side of the keyboard for easy positioning. The Type-C port can be plugged in both forward and reverse, and its notch is deep, so it is still very firm after plugging in.

There is a whole piece of aluminum alloy backplane at the bottom of the keyboard, and an information label is pasted in the middle. There are non-slip pads and feet on all four corners, and the keyboard itself is relatively heavy, so it will not move randomly even on a smooth table.

The left and right ends are three-stage pads, which can be switched between three angles of 3°, 7° and 11° by laying them flat and folding them in sections. We can adjust the inclination angle at any time to obtain a comfortable experience.

After talking about the keycap, let's look at the lower shaft body. The HyperX Alloy Origins PBT version uses self-developed shafts. Like its other series of keyboards, the Origins series mechanical keyboards also have fire switches, water switches, and ice switches to choose from. The one I have is the fire switch. Looking at it from the side, you can see the red switch below through the keycap. As a linear axis, the fire axis has a pressing force of 45 grams, a key stroke of 3.8mm, a trigger key stroke of 1.8mm, and a life span of up to 80 million clicks.

After removing the keycap, we can see the red shaft core, the transparent seat cover and the LED lamp beads dotted on it. HyperX's mechanical key switch adopts the exposed design of the lamp beads, which can bring a wider range and brighter RGB lighting effects.

The large keys of the keyboard, such as the space bar, adopt the satellite shaft design, and the cross balance bars on both sides are very stable. The percussion feel is also crisp enough, very refreshing, and not dragging its feet.

Here's a close-up: The so-called linear axis means that its trajectory is a straight line. Therefore, the feedback is accurate and fast when tapping. There is no sense of stagnation when pressing, and it is brisk all the way, which is very suitable for micro-control and typing parties during games.

Lighting effect performance: HyperX Alloy Origins PBT supports 16.7 million color RGB lighting effects, and has a variety of built-in lighting effects that can be switched at will. We can also download and install the "HyperX NGENUITY" driver software to customize the color, speed and other adjustments of the background light, including key macro entry, etc. can be set. Origins PBT allows gamers to save three sets of custom profiles in the keyboard's onboard memory.

The brightness and fluency of the lights are good, and the colorful breathing and gradients are as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. It is beautiful and dazzling especially at night. Here are some more pictures:

The pattern of the replacement space bar cap is beautifully printed, and there is a sense of radiance under the dynamic display of RGB color comics.

HyperX's keyboards all support full-key rollover, and Alloy Origins PBT is no exception.

In terms of user experience, the full-arrangement + compact narrow-frame design makes it easy to play games or write manuscripts. The fire shaft in my hand goes straight up and down when I hit it, and it is very light. But there is no soft, loose feeling. Key response is fast and precise. Although it is a 104 keyboard, it does not take up much space, and there is still a lot of space when it is paired with a mouse. And its three-stage design makes the wrist more targeted, and it will not be too sore after typing for a long time.

Summary: As an upgraded version of PBT keycaps, HyperX Alloy Origins PBT (Origin) inherits the classic appearance of this series. The addition of PBT keycaps can not only resist oil stains, but also significantly improve the feel. RGB lighting, NG customization, 3-stage adjustable keyboard angle, and compact design under full size all make the overall quality of this keyboard outstanding and outstanding. Whether it is playing games or a text user like me, it can be easily controlled, and it is worth recommending.