After making a discipline 65% keyboard by myself last time, read the previous article

I found that the exposed electronic components of this keyboard are really suitable for the shape of a typewriter, so I decided to make a case for it

3d printing process several days

It finally came out, but the layer pattern is very serious and rough, and it took several days to repair and polish it by myself.

Finally finished the sanding. The sanding is not very thick. I don’t pay much attention to it for personal use. I sprayed it with a milky white paint, which has a yellowish nostalgic feeling.

The entire keyboard is considered complete. Since the kit supports the feature of multi-arrangement, I specially used the European arrangement. The 7-character carriage return has a kind of feeling when looking at it. Although it took a lot of time to create something I like, it takes a little time. worth it

In order to pursue a good and diverse operating feel, many people choose to use mechanical keyboards. Looking back on my experience of using mechanical keyboards, it has been more than ten years since the earliest mass-produced keyboards such as Cherry, Filco, Big L, IKBC, etc., followed by customization in the pit, and now in the semi-fever state. Nowadays, the keyboard designs of some foreign major manufacturers are still conservative, but domestic manufacturers have faster technological iterations, and even introduced some customized elements into mass-produced keyboards. The protagonist of this article - Dujia K620w white light version of the three-mode mechanical keyboard is also a product of the manufacturer's "involution". Its main features are three-mode wireless, hot-swappable, white backlight and long battery life. It is only compared from the parameters comprehensive. I was also very lucky to get the opportunity to test this new product, and I would like to express my gratitude to the machine group. Let me share my experience below, hoping to help you.

The K620w white light version mechanical keyboard is packed in a double-layer carton. The outer carton is soft and is mainly used to display relevant information about the keyboard. The front is printed with the brand name, product model, keyboard painting and usage highlights, etc., exuding a strong digital style, but these thick straight lines are a bit abrupt, and should be more beautified.

The inner packaging carton is relatively hard, which can effectively resist bumps and impacts from the outside. Open the inner packing box, you can see that there is a special sponge lining inside to support the keyboard, which can prevent scratches during transportation. Accessories also have a separate area for storage, and the overall protection is quite good.

The accessories of K620w white light version mechanical keyboard are quite rich. In addition to the main body of the keyboard, it also provides dust cover x1, key puller x1, shaft puller x1, A to C data cable x1, adapter x1 and manual x1. Among them, the data cable of the keyboard and the adapter can be transformed into an extension cable of the 2.4G receiver after being combined, which can be used to improve the wireless signal during use.

As a domestic manufacturer established in 2016, Dujia has launched a variety of keyboards, among which there are many products with K330w design that make my eyes shine. After several years of development, it is considered well-known in the keyboard circle, which also makes me look forward to the performance of the K620w white version mechanical keyboard.

The size of the K620w white version mechanical keyboard is 359mm x 142mm x 37.5mm, and the weight is about 1042g. It adopts the standard 87 arrangement. Compared with the 104 keyboard, the numeric keypad area on the right is removed, and the length is slightly reduced. I personally like this arrangement very much. In my opinion, the 87 arrangement has many advantages such as reasonable separation, well-arranged, simple and practical, no special requirements for the length of the keycaps, and no occupation of the mouse space. In addition, I usually do not use the numeric keypad area very frequently, so I have always regarded 87 as the first choice for work and life.

The color of the K620w white light version mechanical keyboard in my hand is called echo-fog blue. The keyboard adopts the design of white body + black frame, which looks simple and elegant, but also makes the keyboard more layered. The shape of the keyboard is not monotonous or exaggerated, and its appearance is still online. The indicator light area on the front can be regarded as a small bright spot. The surface of Dujia is covered with a decorative plate, which is more beautiful and smart than K320.

Let’s take a look at the bottom of the keyboard. The K620w uses a two-stage foot support, which can be freely switched between three heights according to your usage habits. There are rubber anti-slip pads on the bottom of the keyboard and the support points of the feet. The hardness is moderate and can provide good anti-slip effect.

Durga also designed a hidden storage compartment next to the foot support. It can be used to store the 2.4G receiver when we use Bluetooth connection or when we go out to carry it, in case it is lost accidentally, it is a more considerate design.

The surface of the keyboard shell is flat and delicate, and the stitching is fairly regular, but there is still room for improvement in the gap treatment. And because the keyboard is thin and has a relatively complex structure (a total of four layers from the top cover to the bottom case), each layer is not too thick. The keyboard steel plate in my hand is a little bent, and the strength of the bottom case will be slightly weaker. Some, there is a slight seesaw phenomenon.

The keycaps of the Duga K620w white light version mechanical keyboard can be matched in three colors: white, gray, and blue. It is simple and fresh, and adds a lot to the appearance. The blessing of the two-color closed-mouth technology makes the characters clear, firm, and free of cracks, and there is no sense of protrusion when the fingertips are scanned. The character thickness of the keycap is uniform, the font shape is quite satisfactory, and the light-transmitting design is adopted, which has a good effect with the white light of the keyboard.

The keycaps are made of PBT material, which is not easy to oil and has better durability than ABS. The thickness of the side wall of the keycap is moderate, the large key is also very straight, and there is no loosening of the cross at the bottom, and the overall workmanship is good. The surface of the keycaps is delicate, and the original height of R4-R4-R3-R2-R1-R1 combined with the two-stage feet can provide a comfortable gradient and bring a good input experience. Dujia also specially smoothed the bottom of the space bar. It will be more comfortable for the thumb to put it on, but the lines on both sides of the other keycaps are relatively tough.

Dujia K620w white light version mechanical keyboard is the first mechanical keyboard equipped with Kaihua Turbo switch body, and the version I received is the red switch version. The Kaihua Turbo Red Switch is a linear switch, positioned similar to the Cherry MX Red Switch. The basic parameters of the shaft body are as follows: trigger force 45±10gf, conduction stroke 1.9±0.4mm, total stroke 3.7±0.3mm, lifespan 80 million times. The Turbo series adopts a four-card wall design, and the axis is made of POM material, which is exactly the same as the TTC gold powder axis in appearance.

During daily typing, the smoothness and axis stability of Kaihua Turbo Red Switches are significantly better than those of Cherry MX Red Switches. At the same time, they are not as meaty as G Yellow Pro, and are more similar to TTC Gold Powder. The bottoming is a little earlier than the Cherry MX red switch and gold powder switch (not particularly obvious). The switch body rebounds more easily when pressed. I personally think that the overall performance is quite good. Of course, as the saying goes, “every eye sees its own beauty”, the best way to identify the shaft body is to use it with your hands and tap it. After all, the one that suits you is the best.

The large key of the Duga K620w white light version mechanical keyboard adopts a satellite shaft design and is greased at the factory. The percussion of the large keys is relatively crisp, and there is no noise, but the shaking is a bit obvious. Fortunately, the keyboard uses a steel satellite axis, and it is not too troublesome to replace and adjust it by yourself later.

After talking about the shaft body, let's take a look at the inside of the keyboard. Remove the upper cover of the keyboard (remove the black part), unscrew the five fixing screws, and you can see that the K620w white version mechanical keyboard adopts the structure of positioning board + shock-absorbing silicone pad + PCB board + sound-absorbing cotton, which will take a few years Properly customized configuration. The positioning plate of K620w is made of steel plate, so when you hit the keyboard, it feels hard to touch the bottom. It is a matter of opinion whether you like it or not. The PCB of the keyboard uses Kaihua's shaft seat, supports hot-swappable operation, and is compatible with tripod and pentapod shafts. The silicone pad and sound-absorbing cotton are well-made, which can absorb vibration and reduce cavity sound to a certain extent, making the sound more pure when the keyboard is struck. It is worth mentioning that the K620w also adds an antenna to the wireless module, and the details are in place.

Duga K620w white light version mechanical keyboard supports three connection methods of Bluetooth 5.0+wireless 2.4G+wired, and can realize automatic recognition in Windows and Mac OS dual systems. In the Windows system, I mainly use 2.4G wireless connection. The keyboard connection is stable in daily use, the delay is good, and it supports full-key no punching. The typing experience and gaming experience are excellent. I mainly use the Bluetooth function on notebooks and tablets, and I can switch between Bluetooth devices through [Fn+QW]. When I was using it, I encountered two situations where the switch was stuck, and I could only solve it by restarting the keyboard, which affected the user experience a bit.

The Duga K620w white light version mechanical keyboard also supports custom functions, which can be set by downloading the official Zeus software. In the software, you can check the remaining power of the keyboard, and you can also change the keyboard’s key functions, lighting effects and other options to create a device that best suits your habits.

The battery life performance can be regarded as the biggest highlight of this keyboard. K620w has a built-in 3600mAh large-capacity lithium battery, which is a strong guarantee for its excellent battery life. The official claims that on the premise of turning off the backlight, the keyboard can achieve 360 ​​days of Bluetooth mode connection and 200 days of 2.4G wireless mode connection. If it can be achieved, it can indeed cure many users’ battery life anxiety. I am currently working hard to use it, and I will give feedback again after the follow-up battery runs out.

Duga K620w white light version mechanical keyboard has the advantages of fresh and simple appearance, smooth and stable percussion feel, three-mode connection mode, customized silicone pad and sound-absorbing cotton, excellent battery life, etc. The market can also be called a relatively comprehensive product. Of course, there are some small flaws in the product. I hope Dujia can continue to innovate, improve quality control, optimize structure, improve details, and bring more high-quality products.

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Hello everyone, I am your old friend sevokk, very happy to meet you again. As the most important peripheral on our computer, the keyboard is always inseparable from codeword games. Nowadays, more and more players not only care about the excellent feel it brings, but also care about its appearance in terms of keyboard experience. Such an object that is placed on the table all day and used every day, if it is not beautiful, why should it be used. Today, I will introduce a keyboard with a very high value: Dujia Hi Keys dual-mode mechanical keyboard.

As a brand-new series of keyboards from Dujia, Hi Keys uses more relaxed and friendly design elements to meet more friends who were not very interested in peripheral products before. It is often an important factor affecting the user's decision to purchase. Not much to say, everyone will follow me today to learn more about this colorful "toast" keyboard.

As a new series of Durgod, the packaging of Durgod Hi Keys adopts a new design with a relaxed and cheerful style. On the front of the gift box, you can see the DURGOD logo and the Hi Keys keyboard model displayed in colorful graffiti.

Durga Hi Keys has two themes of dark blue and silver and white, and the two themes are actually in line with the aesthetics of contemporary young people. I bought it to match the white NUC host, so I chose the silver and white model.

The overall design of Hi Keys can be described as concise and capable, plump and round. From the frame to the keycaps are specially designed, round and round elements are everywhere, just as full and attractive as freshly baked toast, and properly rounded With a touch of cuteness, compared with many sharp-edged mechanical keyboards, the shape of Hi Keys will undoubtedly bring freshness to users.

The specific size of the keyboard is 321.7×137.6×32.7mm, which is very similar to the size of the 61-key keyboards on the market. The small and exquisite size maximizes the use of the desktop space, making the table simple and full of space. vitality.

The classic 84 configuration, in addition to the main key area, retains the F key area, arrow keys and many function keys, taking into account the needs of games and office work, the key layout is also very reasonable, and you can get started quickly.

In front of the silver frame, the LOGO of Durga is engraved on the side, the specific model HiKeys DEK710, which has a high degree of identification, and the semi-suspended shaft improves the lighting effect.

In terms of keycaps, Dujia Hi Keys adopts a round keycap with a new design element, with a circle in the square and a little square in the circle. The design inspiration comes from toast bread. Don’t say it, it’s really similar There is a feeling of fullness.

I personally like the design of the two big keys Space and Enter, and the design of Esc is also good. F and J are marked separately in orange, and all characters are presented very clearly.

In terms of function keys, it can be seen that the double-character design is adopted, taking into account both WIN and MAC systems, which is convenient for users to distinguish and adapt to different systems, and provides convenience for users who use dual systems for office work.

The ABS material of the keyboard is sprayed with a layer of wear-resistant material, which feels more skin-friendly and will not oil up after a long time of use. The plump shape like a toast, combined with the brand-new ergonomic key position height, allows each keycap to fit tightly to the fingertips, basically there is no floating gap, and the tapping is easy and natural, very comfortable.

Remove the keycaps and look, the workmanship is quite good, you can see that there is almost no drool on the back, the font pattern on the ABS material keycaps is clear and clear, and there are slight protrusions, there will be better feedback when touching.

In addition to the eye-catching "toast" shape, Durga Hi Keys is also very particular about the details. There is a switch on the left side and the top of the keyboard, which are physical buttons. The button on the left is the power switch, which also takes into account the role of the mode status indicator.

When connecting for the first time, the indicator light will flash, and after the connection is successful, the indicator light will always be on. It is worth mentioning that the indicator light is white in 2.4G mode, and it will turn into blue light in Bluetooth mode, which is very intuitive.

The lever on the top allows Hi Keys to quickly switch between 2.4G, Bluetooth 1, and Bluetooth 2 modes. The gears are very accurate, and there will be no limit deviation. The mode switching can be completed with one finger. Compared with the common key combination switch link, this design is more intuitive and more playable. Here is also a detail to tell you that these two switches are indium-plated. Indium (yin) is a rare metal with good ductility and long-lasting gloss, so it is not afraid of fading or discoloration after a long time of use.

The charging Type-C interface of the keyboard is set at the top of the keyboard, and the keyboard can be fully charged after 3 hours of charging.

Under the flat bottom case is a large area showing Duga’s English LOGO. On the top of the bottom case is a whole strip of non-slip silicone that almost spans the keyboard, which shows higher stability than the four-point anti-slip support.

For users who prefer to use the keyboard at a higher angle, the support feet can also be opened. Although it is not a two-stage foot support, it is still sufficient.

The 2.4G receiver of the wireless keyboard is often easy to lose and difficult to store. Duga Hi Keys integrates a receiver storage compartment at the bottom of the keyboard. The magnetic structure can be opened with a light press. It is beautiful and can hide and store this accessory well. The internal receiver is also limited fixed and magnetic, safe and secure to use.

The effect of this set of white table, I really love it, love it. The lower edge of the keyboard is relatively low, so even without a wrist rest, Hi Keys still has a good typing experience.

The entire keyboard is displayed on the desktop in an arc-shaped posture, which conforms to the ergonomic design, and the position of each key is just right. With the full keycap, you will always have the urge to press it to provide power for typing code words.

Duga Hi Keys supports two different connection methods of Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4G wireless, and the dual-mode wireless supports full key without punching. In addition to Windows and MacOS, there is no pressure to connect devices such as Android and ios. Users can connect to mobile phones, iPads, desktops and laptops as they like. By the way, this keyboard also supports automatic recognition of Windows/Android and MacOS/iOS systems, which is quite convenient to use.

The Bluetooth 1 of my Duga Hi Keys is connected to the NCU small host, the Bluetooth 2 is connected to the tablet computer, and the 2.4G is connected to the desktop computer. The three wireless devices can be switched quickly and directly through the lever on the top, and the keyboard is applicable to a wide range of scenarios.

I even considered adding a portable screen, with Dujia Hi Keys, wireless mouse, NUC small host, and a whole set of portable computers that can be "carried" with you. Loose, compared with portable notebooks, this set is more fun and more personalized.

The switch body of the keyboard adopts the switch body of Kaihua Turbo series. The existing brown switch and mute red switch can be selected. Those who like paragraph feel or linear feel can choose freely. Code words and games are both my needs, so this time I directly chose the brown switch. The trigger stroke is 3.6±0.4mm, and the trigger pressure is 40±10gf. Compared with the silent red switch, the trigger stroke is shorter and the pressure is lower. In actual use, every tap can be accompanied by a refreshing click sound, which is very exciting.

The large key position adopts the mainstream main shaft + satellite shaft structure. With the excellent tuning level of Dujia factory, the feedback of all key positions is crisp and neat, and the hand feeling consistency is very good.

Duga Hi Keys uses a white ambient light, but it still supports 8 different lighting modes. Through the FN+F2 shortcut key combination, you can switch between "constant light, rotation, breathing, starry, response, laser, ripple and wave". Switching between cycles, the playability is still good. In addition, Dujia Hi Keys are all available for common shortcut key combinations such as ambient light on/off, brightness adjustment, and media control.

Although Dujia Hi Keys is not as dazzling and colorful as the RGB version, the pure white light effect is still pleasing to the eye, and it is more in line with the temperament of this keyboard.

Among so many lighting effects, I like to use the "starry mode". The keyboard randomly flashes lights, and with the cloud-like keycaps, it is like lightning and thunder, giving people a very strange feeling. The official calls it the starry mode. I prefer to call it "Lightning Mode".

Users who have used Dujia wireless keyboard must be very clear that battery life has always been Dujia's strong point. Durga Hi Keys is the strongest of the best. Without turning on the backlight and connecting the device via Bluetooth, the longest battery life of Dujia Hi Keys can reach 360 days. Even with 25% light brightness, the battery life It has reached 90 days, far surpassing similar products.

After many days of use, Dujia Hi Keys gives me the feeling that it is responsive, without any delay, and the speed and efficiency of typing have improved. In addition, what makes me even more gratified is that this keyboard can indeed achieve full-key no impact and no delay during use. I really don’t want to be too happy to use it directly for games now.

总结来看，杜伽Hi Keys是一款非常不错的机械键盘。摆放在桌面轻巧玲珑，外形讨喜。模式旋钮和电源开关也做了巧妙处理， 使整个键盘的趣味性提升不少。蓬松的“吐司键帽”，配合独特的人体工学键位曲线，让手感更加舒适自然。支持蓝牙、2.4G无线连接对于无线桌面搭建确实友好，同时还支持win&mac多设备连接使用，加上优雅的白色背光，给力的续航，不管是自己使用还是送人，它都是非常不错的选择。

For a small number of players, it may be a pity that Hi Keys does not support hot-swapping of the shaft body and direct wired connection. Well, this is the end of this sharing. If you have any questions about the product, please leave me a message in the comment area, and I will answer it as soon as possible! Thanks for watching, love you guys. Finally, don't forget to like, bookmark, and follow me, see you next time!

As for which switch is suitable for you, this is really a matter of feeling. There is no such thing as which switch is suitable for gaming or which switch is suitable for typing. If you are not sure, you might as well try a brown switch first.

● The black shaft is laborious, and it is not recommended to buy it for long-term use;
● The red switch is soft, and the black switch is a small version. If you like the straight up and down feel of the black switch, then the red switch is a good choice;
● Tea shafts are integrated, the softness of the red shafts and the segmental feeling of the green shafts make the tea shafts often the choice of people;
● The green axis is crisp and loud, not recommended for use in dormitories and offices;
● The silver axis is fast and is often recommended as a game axis, but there is a certain chance of accidental touch;
● The silent red switch is based on the red switch with a TPE material cushion. The sound of the red switch is already very low, and the sound of the silent red switch will be even lower.

?108/104/98 arrangement
The 104 arrangement is called the standard arrangement, the 108 arrangement is based on adding four multimedia keys, and the 98 arrangement is based on it, removing 5 function area buttons and a win key on the right.

?87/84 arrangement
The most common is the 87 configuration, which removes the small keyboard area on the basis of the 104, the layout is more compact, and it is faster to get started. Basically, there are 104 configurations and 87 configuration versions.

?68/60 arrangement
For the ultimate portability requirement, the 68 series removes the entire F function area, and there are 6 function area buttons, and the stone side win key is removed. The 60 series removes the four rightmost keys and the direction on the basis of the 68 series. key. Both configurations need to be familiarized before getting started, so it is recommended to be cautious when purchasing.

?Keycap Craft
Keycap technology mainly includes laser engraving, two-color injection molding, thermal sublimation, two-color molding, etc.
● Laser engraving: It is more common to use this technology because of its low cost and long life. It is carved on the keycap by laser technology.
● Two-color injection molding: one-time molding by injection molding machine, simple process and low cost.
● Sublimation: At high temperature, the resin ink will permeate into the keycap through sublimation, and the color of the keycap will be more outstanding.
● Two-color molding: a method with high cost, mixing two colors of plastic materials, and the color of the Yufu is distinctive.

?Keycap material
Keycap materials are mainly ABS and PBT.
● ABS is mainly found in low-priced mechanical keyboards. The material cost is low, and the surface will become smooth due to wear and tear after a long time of use.
● The surface of PBT keycaps has a matte feel, which is relatively less prone to oiling. It is also stronger than ABS in terms of hardness and high temperature resistance. It is currently widely used in mid-to-high-end mechanical keyboards.

?Keycap height
Common keycap heights include original factory height, DEM height, SA height, and DSA height.
● The height of the original factory refers to the height of Cherry's original factory. The height of the keycaps here is the same as that of Cherry's.
● OEM height refers to the height of the OEM factory, which is higher than the original factory.
● SA height is also called a high ball cap. The ball cap is higher than the normal keycap and has a more rounded appearance.
● The height of DSA is also called short ball cap, which is relatively short among ball caps and keycaps, and the overall height difference is not obvious.

If you can clarify your needs before purchasing a keyboard, you can not only avoid many detours, but also choose a keyboard that is more suitable for you. My needs this time are mainly three:
?White appearance matches my desktop
My desktop is white, so the keyboard should also be white, and try to be consistent with the simple style of the desktop, so that it will make you feel much more comfortable when you look at it.

?Must be a mechanical axis + wireless connection
I have adapted to the key travel and feedback of the mechanical switch body, but I usually codewords and games are half and half. To be conservative, I give priority to the brown switch or the silent red switch. In addition, there must be a wireless connection method. I don't want the desktop to be messed up by various cables.

?The price cannot exceed 500 yuan
Because of the relatively high pressure of life recently, my budget this time is only 500 yuan, and I will not consider it if it exceeds the budget. In addition, it is best to have a backlight, so that it is more convenient to code at night.

Based on the needs and budget of this time, I finally chose Dujia's new wireless mechanical keyboard-Hi Keys.

Dujia Hi Keys is completely different from the previous Dujia style this time. This is a fashion series created for trendy players. The brand-new design makes it full of dynamic vitality. It is the kind of keyboard that can impress people just by looking at it. .

The arrangement of this keyboard is 84 keys. The compact layout saves space on the desktop, and there are a lot of various multimedia control keys. My phone is in silver and white color. The structure of the main frame and a few buttons are silver, and the other buttons are white. It looks like a "silver warrior" when paired together.

It's somewhat inconvenient to not have a keypad, but it's fine if I don't use it much. The shape of the button is round and cute, like a small piece of bread. The silver frame has a metallic texture, which is somewhat similar to the MacBook.

As for the switch body, the Kaihua Turbo Brown switch is used, which combines the softness of the red switch with the segmental feeling of the green switch, and increases the light transmission of the RGB lens, so that the backlight effect at night will be better.

Duga Hi Keys supports dual Bluetooth + 2.4G wireless + wired connection this time. It can last for about two months when the ambient light is turned on, and it can last for a whole year if it is not turned on. The receiver is stored in the magnetic suction compartment at the bottom, and the two-stage foot pad can be adjusted to different heights.

As one of the most important productivity tools, the keyboard has accompanied us through too many ordinary days, and a keyboard that we like and is handy is very necessary. This time Hi Keys is a breakthrough for Dujia. The brand new private model is a keyboard that can go out of the circle. Hi Keys is not only younger and more fashionable, but also makes more players pay attention to this brand.

However, Dujia Hi Keys' unique fashion appearance + wireless mechanical shaft configuration, although it is difficult for people to pick out any faults, but it is still a bit conservative, and I personally feel that we can boldly come up with some new tricks, such as Keyboards with knobs, fully transparent keyboards, keyboards with screens, etc. I am looking forward to more fun keyboards in the future.

Miwu, for me, this brand is also an acquaintance.

I used the previous ART Z680 for nearly a year, which is enough to prove my love for this product. It was not until more and more software such as PS was used in the previous period that the frequent use of shortcut keys for 68 keys was a bit dwarfed, so I changed the configuration. full keyboard.

During the period, I also experienced the Z680cc, which I called the "Youth Edition", and the Xiaomi wired mechanical keyboard manufactured by Miwu as an ecological chain brand. Afterwards, I gave away these two, and my friends gave them very good reviews.

Overall, it is a very good experience at the same price. Miwu, as an ecological chain enterprise endorsed by Xiaomi, will not have quality problems after a short period of use like some unknown small factories.

With the previous experience, this time I bought the handsome rice thing BlackIO 83.

For this brand new series, the official definition is: Black, which represents mystery, high-end, and exploration of the unknown, combined with the IO channel of connection, openness, and digital world, gave birth to the #BlackIO series.

The target users are mavericks, geek lovers who do their own way, designers who pursue the ultimate pursuit...they are groups who are not satisfied with the status quo and bravely break through themselves.

Let's unpack and inspect the goods before we talk.

BlackIO 83 is a high-end product with a geek style. The whole packaging box is black and simple, but it is different from the entry-level Z680cc. The inner layer of the Z680cc is corrugated paper, and the BlackIO 83 is the same as the mobile phone packaging box. This kind of coated paper is high-end and high-end.

The big "IO" logo in the middle of the front, the product name of "BLACKIO 83" below, the product slogan of "ANY THING YOU WANT", and the brand LOGO of Miwu "MIIIW" are all treated with rainbow reflection.

In the lower right corner, there are four product characteristic marks with black reflection, and the words "COLOR: #00000080".

On the side is the brand LOGO of Miwu "MIIIW".

On the back of the box, six product features and product information stickers are distributed in the lower left position.

The packaging box is designed to be pulled up and down. In order to protect the keyboard, the keyboard is wrapped in a protective bag, the keyboard is covered with a protective film, and there is a sponge cushion on the inside of the top cover of the box.

In addition to the main keyboard, there are quick operation guides, instruction manuals, and accessories are placed in a separate black carton.

The accessory box includes a USB Type-A to Type-C data cable about 1.7m long, a two-in-one key puller, and 8 replacement keycaps—two OPT (option) keys, two The CMD (command) key is a replacement for Mac users, along with the translucent four-way arrow.

Dangdangdangdang~Look at the protagonist's keyboard.

Let's talk about the layout and size first.

First of all, the 83-key arrangement is just right for me. I reluctantly replaced the ART Z680 some time ago because it was not enough.

At the same time, BlackIO 83 strikes a certain balance between looseness and compactness. Not all keys are stacked together, but a certain interval is made between the main four functional areas, which can be easily distinguished even by blind typing. The position of the button area reduces the chance of accidental touch.

Of course, this also makes BlackIO 83 slightly larger than other keyboards with around 83 keys. I think this size arrangement does not have too much consideration for "convenience". It is not for you to take it out and use; it is not 100% The full key arrangement is more to remove the infrequently used function keys and reduce unnecessary desktop space occupation, but without sacrificing the practicality of input.

In terms of appearance, as the BlackIO series, of course it must be Black—the overall black translucent design is not as eye-catching as many fully transparent keyboards. At first glance, it looks low-key and steady black. The fn layer symbol uses bright cyan, which fits this geek style, and the transparent elements can only be seen after a little closer inspection.

Good design connects—as Jobs insisted, a really good carpenter will make the back of a cabinet as beautiful as the front.

It seems that geeks always have a paranoid pursuit of transparency. Whether it is Apple's first-generation iMac or the transparent exploration version of Xiaomi mobile phones that Mi fans are fanatical about, this translucent design brings users closer to the internal design. , will also have a higher process difficulty.

In fact, Miwu has tried a transparent keyboard before. The upper cover of the ART Z980 adopts a translucent design, but the keycap is still opaque, and the interior can only be appreciated through the frame and side.

But this time it goes a step further, the entire button part is made transparent, which means that every button has to consider how to be transparent.

The first is the transparent keycap. The PC material makes the texture of the entire black keycap uniform and transparent. If you look closely, there is a little bronze in it.

This kind of keycap is actually a bit controversial in terms of touch. Compared with most traditional keycaps, it will be slightly sticky, and the surface will be more prone to fingerprints.

But looking good is the last word. For me personally, I find it completely acceptable after getting used to it.

The keycaps of the arrow keys have been electroplated, and the surface is reflective, colliding with other keycaps, showing a different and harmonious metal texture. If you don't like it, you can also replace it with the included transparent keycap.

The character symbols of the arrow keys are hollowed out, and the key lights will show through here.

As for the internal shaft body, Kaihua fully transparent jellyfish shaft is selected, and the entire shaft body is transparent except for the metal pins. Both the keycap and the shaft body are detachable and support hot-swappable replacement.

Light transmission is very good.

Remove the shaft body, you can see that the lower positioning plate is also transparent, but with a frosted texture, you can vaguely see the parts below.

The space bar says "Innovation in the Open" product slogan, which means innovation in the open, echoing the open source freedom and appearance innovation of this keyboard.

The upper left corner protruding from the top is the indicator area, which are the indicators of power, capitalization, and connected devices (Bluetooth 1/2/3/2.4G).

On the right side of the front side, facing the direction key area, there are Miwu "MIIW" Logo and BLACKIO series Logo, see also "COLOR:#00000080", this color code is no stranger to programmers, in CSS The language actually corresponds to the translucent design of the keyboard.

The left part, corresponding to the position of CTRL and WIN key (OPT key), is five signs representing the characteristics of the keyboard.

将键盘转过来，这背面一侧靠左部分分布着按钮开关和接口，分别是电源键、三模连接切换（有线/2.4G&蓝牙无线模式）、系统适配切换（WIN/MAC）USB Type-C接口。

The power button is rebound and self-locking. Press the button down to turn on, and press the button again to pop up the power to turn off. The other two switches are toggled left and right.

On the right side of the switch interface area is the long-overdue USB 2.4G receiver storage slot. Both the Z680 and Z680cc lacked the storage slot before, and it is easy to lose the 2.4G receiver. On BlackIO 83, the receiver can be The device is stored here.

The right half is a "self-report" of the same Geek style: "IT RUNS QMK ON THIS DEVICE." This device supports running QMK~

Viewed from the side, different function key areas are distinguished by different heights of the keycaps, which reduces the chance of incorrect input.

Flip to the bottom, among the horizontal lines and concave-convex textures, there is a sticker with product information in the upper middle. The two-section feet on the left and right sides can provide three different keyboard angles, and each section of the feet has a foot pad. There are 8 screws and 5 foot pads distributed at intervals around it.

How can such a handsome keyboard lack RGB lights?

Southbound RGB lights, the official claims to provide a constantly updated QMK light effect library.

At present, there are more than 40 kinds of switches through buttons, including single-color/two-color/multi-color, static/dynamic, constant light/interactive and other forms.

If you don't like fancy things, you can also choose a single color yourself. After the light is turned off, the appearance advantage brought by the transparent shell will increase sharply.

I mentioned the touch of the keycaps earlier, let’s talk about the feel.

The Kaihua transparent jellyfish axis on the BlackIO 83 is a linear axis. With the Gasket structure, it feels smooth, and the triggering force is moderate. There is no obvious tired feeling when coding and coding for a long time.

Under the action of the internal double-layer silicone mute pad, the sound is not loud, crisp but not particularly crisp, and has a feeling of being suppressed at the end. It is quite tricky, suitable for the office, and will not disturb others too much. Steal a structural diagram from an overseas official website for everyone to see.

As for the biggest open source highlights of this keyboard - VIA key change support and QMK support, it has been introduced in the experience of other keyboards before.

Just use a Chromium-based browser to open the usevia.app website, authorize access to HID devices, import the json configuration file of the keyboard on the DESIGN page, and then you can freely customize the key positions and lighting effects, and what operation any key corresponds to. All can be highly customized according to your habits and preferences.

At the same time, it also supports the definition of 10 macro keys, which can not only directly write QMK key codes, but also provide a more friendly recording method.

QMK corresponds to the underlying system firmware of the keyboard. If you have the programming ability, you can even flash the keyboard to add the operations and functions you want.

In addition, the keyboard supports full key without punching, simply press a wave to test it.

In terms of battery life, 4000mAh is considered a relatively large battery capacity in mechanical keyboards. After all, there are 2000mAh but more expensive transparent mechanical keyboards.

Personally, I like the sense of security brought by the large battery mechanical keyboard. Wireless connection such as Bluetooth is a very cool experience, but it adds to the burden of charging. powerful. Officials say that BlackIO 83 can achieve more than 200 hours of battery life.

Of course, it takes a little longer to charge a large battery. The full charging time takes about 3 hours, and the power is within 5W.

As a high-end product of Miwu, BlackIO 83 is carefully designed in details, and the overall configuration is relatively bucket. The price of 699 yuan is already high-end in its own product line.

Previously, many transparent mechanical keyboards tended to use full transparency to face the female market, but BlackIO 83 captured the love of geeks with the sense of technology created by black translucence, which made a good difference.

Compared with the above, compared with the transparent keyboards such as Luofei and Numeow, which cost thousands of times, it is full of sincerity and full of cost performance;

In contrast, the halo of the Xiaomi ecological chain enterprise is precisely the brand, traffic, after-sales service and product strength advantages of Miwu. There are almost no bigger brands of cheaper transparent mechanical keyboards.

There are a few friends around me who have bought some well-known mechanical keyboards from small factories, but problems such as key failure occurred within a few months. The Miwu mechanical keyboards I have experienced, whether it is entry-level or high-end, use a Over a year easily.

At the same time, although there are disadvantages such as easy to stick fingerprints, this is something that almost the entire transparent keyboard category needs to face together. Just like a beautiful woman must dress up and make up, transparent keyboards also need to be cleaned and renewed frequently.

If you are not a Virgo with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you don’t care about this at all, and the Miwu BlackIO 83 is completely worth buying.