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Amilo actually released a military-themed keyboard, yes, this is the Warrior-Hover series! In addition to the overall use of military green camouflage on the keyboard and a set of military-themed keycaps, many theme elements are also carefully designed on the keyboard bottom case. The first time I saw this shark head pattern, I thought of the painting of the Chinese Air Force fighter planes during the Anti-Japanese War. This painting style should have originated from the United Kingdom. It was because the shark head was mistaken for a tiger by the Chinese people at that time, so it came out. The Flying Tigers" story. Off topic, today I would like to share with you this warrior-hover mechanical keyboard from Amilo.



The outer packaging of the warrior-hover mechanical keyboard is designed in a camouflage military style. "SOAR" corresponds to the theme of soaring. "AIR WARRIOR" can be translated as "air fighter". Jointly produced with independent designer BUGER.




Happy to hear and see a family portrait: Aoxiang keyboard body, dust cover, TYPE-C data cable, wire key puller, four replacement personalized keycaps, shortcut key instruction card, and warranty card.




The Warriors-Aoxiang series currently has two types: 87 and 108. I have a 108 and a standard American layout. The main colors are army green and khaki, with a little dark blue and orange dotted. The keyboard shell and keycaps are full. full of military themed elements.




The ESC key is the propeller pattern on the head of the aircraft, the left WIN key is a pilot's head, and the four WASD keys have a special pattern design.





Both statement spaces are made using a five-sided dye-sublimation process.



The personalized pattern of the WIN key on the right has become a skull wearing a flying cap, which symbolizes the spirit of "until death".



The blank area above the direction area seems to be related to flight data, and there is a propeller painting with the same pattern as the ESC on the left.



The arrow keys are four orange keycaps, and the patterns are four planes flying in different directions.




The four buttons in the upper right corner are the battle-damaged dashboard pattern, and the number area on the right is also specially marked on the "up, down, left, and right" function keys.




The bottom case of the keyboard is UV-printed with shark head patterns and information related to the theme. The printed patterns on the front and back of the keyboard case are obviously raised to the touch.




The content of the pattern on the right side is almost the same as the pattern on the outer packaging of the keyboard.



Below the kickstand is the logo of the landing gear.




I believe that no one has noticed that the bottom shell of the keyboard has three-way wire guides, 5 non-slip pads, and two-stage feet.




The keyboard has a small inclination by default, and the corners have also been chamfered and transitioned.





The characters of the keycaps are medium to large, which is a relatively square style, which is very in line with the tough guy style of the military theme.



The soaring theme keycaps are a set of PBT sublimation keycaps with the height of the original factory. Except for the khaki keycaps in the main key area, they are all made by five-sided sublimation process.



This is the newly developed V-Silk PBT keycap by Amilo. The surface of the keycap can be seen with very fine frosted particles, and the touch is more delicate and comfortable than the old keycap.



The back of the space bar is covered with reinforcing ribs as always.



The large key position adopts the mainstream satellite shaft structure, the hand feel is very consistent, there is no wire sound and noise, and the overall effect is good.



The space between the positioning boards on the left and right of the space bar is filled with foam sound-absorbing strips, which can effectively reduce the cavity sound generated when hitting.



The switch body is equipped with TTC fast gold switch, which is a fast-trigger linear switch body, which is from the same division as TTC fast silver switch. The trigger pressure is 39gf, which is lighter than the quick silver shaft; the trigger stroke is 1.2mm, and the total stroke is 3.5mm; the shaft is designed with a dust-proof wall, which has excellent stability; it comes with factory lubricant, there is no noise such as spring sound, and the pressing process is very smooth smooth. In a simple understanding, it can be roughly considered that the TTC fast gold switch is a fast silver switch with lighter trigger pressure.





Amilo's excellent five-sided sublimation theme has already attracted many fans, and the combination with TTC fast gold switches has produced a series of chemical reactions. The domineering painting also makes this keyboard more effective Comprehensive scene adaptability, whether it is office or e-sports, it can be perfectly competent. In general, the Amilo Warriors-Aoxiang mechanical keyboard is an excellent theme keyboard, and it is also a relatively rare military-style theme keyboard.

Come, come, RK R87 mechanical keyboard recently ushered in the ultimate version R87S, based on R87, the price is very sincere, 269 yuan, if you are interested, you can pay attention.



R87S adopts a simplified layout of 87 keys, the structure is upgraded to Gasket, and a multi-layer noise-absorbing silicone pad is added to make the hand feel softer. , Wear-resistant and non-greasy. It adopts Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4G, and wired three-mode connection, compatible with multiple devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers, and matches Win/Mac/Android, etc.



In addition, it has a built-in 3000mAh capacity battery, with a battery life of about 170 hours in Bluetooth mode, and supports charging and using at the same time. The side light strips are added on the left and right sides of the keyboard in the design, which supports customizing multiple colors of dynamic or fixed lighting effects to easily create an gaming atmosphere. There is also a Type-C interface on the back, which supports the separation of keys and wires. convenient.

At the moment when the key ring is rolled inward, if you talk about the functional configuration of the keyboard, you will not be too weak if you just pick one out. Compared with two years ago, the price, overall quality, and keyboard feel have all made long-term progress. However, in such a prosperous scene, few brands have innovated and tried in the appearance and style of the keyboard. The keyboard function configuration is full, but the style cannot get rid of the "rustic" or even "traditional" OEM style, which will inevitably cause visual fatigue. .


Hi Keys, as a new positioning brand of Dujia, has made a bold attempt in the design language. This attempt is not only reflected in the appearance of the keyboard, but also in the keycaps, font design and even the function keys on the keyboard. Let's talk more, let's take a look at the keyboard.



I have posted a lot of Dujia’s keyboards, and the blue packaging really does not make people want to show them. This time, the new packaging of Hi Keys can not only effectively distinguish Dujia’s previous products, but also is very interesting in terms of color matching and design language.



In my mind, the concept of futuristic design includes not only crowded and blocked cyberpunk medium and high saturation red and blue lights, but also the sense of neatness and order in "Arrival", and this Durga Hi Keys keyboard fits the latter very well. temperament.


First of all, it is very restrained in color selection. The classic combination of metal body and white keyboard is not rare, but it is a classic color that will not be erased by time. The most typical one is the Apple Magic Keyboard. Products introduced decades ago still appear to be at the cutting edge of design today.



After the keyboard is turned on, the white light is lit, which adds a bit of sophistication


After being baptized by RGB light pollution for several years, seeing this white keyboard is like a table full of wine and meat with a plate of fried seasonal vegetables on the back end. After seeing too many beauty filters, a pure and plain face is even more eye-catching.


My love for the appearance of this Duga Hi Keys is largely due to the simple color matching. For most users, the beautiful curved body and round keycaps are the focus of attention, because it is really not more common.



The arc of the Hi Keys body is not complicated, but it completely resolves the edges and corners of the traditional OEM appearance. There are smooth curves all around, but it is very sharp at the top corners. The smoothness and sharpness are harmoniously integrated on a keyboard. Friendly coexistence.



Many embellishments have been made on the body and keycaps, such as the black twill stripes on the space bar, which should be familiar to Gundam fans, and even the silver space bar is a good visual supplement to the entire keyboard.



The letters F and H are individually marked in yellow




There are also lines, brand and model letters on the fuselage as embellishments



The newly designed keycap characters are not only in line with the simple temperament of the keyboard, but also very interesting in terms of functional appearance. The square round keycap abandons the curved surface of the traditional keycap, slightly bulging, relatively smooth around, and the top corner is sharp, not ugly The keycaps are individually customized for this keyboard.


The feel is also very different from traditional keycaps. After all, one is protruding and the other is concave, so the input experience is very different. You need to get used to it at the beginning, and the comfort will gradually come up after you get used to it.



The small steamed bun version of the keycap is so cute



When it comes to keycaps, the special feature of this Hi Keys is that it abandons the slanted keycap arrangement of the traditional keyboard with high front and low back, but completely fits the arc of the fuselage.


There is no need to worry that such adjustments will affect the input experience. The inclined body and bottom support feet will alleviate it to a certain extent. The compact layout allows fingers to reach every button without a large range of movement.



My model is equipped with Kaihua tea switch, and there is also an optional silent red switch.




The feel is a very standard tea shaft taste, with a slight sense of paragraph. If you don’t pursue the ultimate mute effect, then this tea shaft is definitely the first choice.


The keys are smooth and the feel is excellent. As a Dujia who has been good at the feel since the beginning of his birth, the problem of keyboard feel can be skipped directly. The addition of high-quality customized switches magnifies this advantage.




The appearance of the keyboard switch and the wireless switch button is ingenious, and the co-branded metallic color echoes the body. What you can never imagine is that there is an indicator light hidden under the switch.


I can only say that the appearance of the wireless toggle switch is average, and it even feels a little abrupt on such a simple body, but I can't think of a more suitable design solution, maybe it's better to hide it at the bottom of the body.



The bottom of the fuselage continues to implement the concise design language. The huge Durga letters should be the biggest logo I have ever seen, none of them.




The whole anti-slip strip runs through the top to provide sufficient anti-slip effect


Hidden receiver storage compartment


The supporting feet lift the relatively flat body to a certain height


These are to be practical while taking care of the design aesthetics, and to be unified with the concise design language




Durga is a not-so-experienced peripheral brand, but it has a strong "stable" label. Whether it is the main K310/K320 classic and simple OEM appearance, or the original cherry shaft that has been insisting on, it all shows this temperament. But Durga completely broke this inherent label with the design of this Hi Keys, not only for Durga, it is also very unique to put the keyboard in the peripheral circle.


The futuristic lines combined with the classic silver color combination, it can be judged that this keyboard will not be outdated in a few years. Under the seemingly simple appearance, there are newly designed keycap characters, rich embellished lines, and elegant machine. A lot of details such as body and keycap curves. I always believe that a good design is to achieve reasonable self-consistency while doing subtraction. Behind each line is a lot of comparative verification and repeated scrutiny.




As a keyboard, an input device, a productivity tool, and a game equipment, the good feel may become insensitive due to habit, but the excellent design and pleasing appearance will become the best embellishment of the desktop, so that every Every time you use it, you have an expectation.

Mechanical keyboards are no longer a niche product. As the concept of customized keyboards continues to be popularized and tends to be mass-produced, the appearance innovations and switch body designs of major brands are also coming out frequently. Players can DIY and replace modules at will, which is fun and interesting, and they can also oil the keyboard to "moisten the switch". Improve sound performance and feel experience. Recently, Rapoo launched its own new product V700DIY, which is a 104-key full-size mechanical keyboard. At the same time, the shaft body supports hot-swapping. As the first 104-key full-size customized keyboard of the Rapoo brand, the price is controlled at 300 yuan. It can be said to be a cost-effective masterpiece that is popularized by customization. Rapoo V700DIY is equipped with Rapoo’s self-developed KA-12 linear fast silver switch, which comes with factory moisturizer, and the peripherals are more convenient for lazy people. Paired with Rapoo V700DIY and KA-12 linear elastic white axis, a box of 12 pieces, let everyone do a real test and experience sharing!




【Unpacking】New Wine in Old Bottles


As an old fan of Rapoo for many years, I am very used to the uniform blue and black color of Rapoo’s packaging box. However, I think that from the mechanical keyboard with only a few fixed switches to today’s customization, and then to the first customized DIY keyboard of Rapoo, it can be described as a very big leap for peripheral players. , Brand attributes are important, but the packaging box should also have more DIY elements and different visual perception. Compared with the colorful and customized products inside, today's outer packaging is too simple.



It is also convenient to match the keyboard body. This time, I will also do an unboxing and experience of the KA-12 linear white switch.





The Rapoo V700DIY packaging box includes the keyboard body, an integrated key/shaft puller, a 1.5m anti-tangle gold-plated cable and an instruction manual.




Take out the keyboard to see intuitively, very simple and stylish, elegant and neat, and the main color of silver and white is also a color scheme that is very suitable for office work or games today.



The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is a silver CNC integrally formed aluminum alloy panel with white keycaps. The overall floating design is also the mainstream and mature design of mechanical keyboards nowadays.




The aluminum alloy panel is treated with a frosted process, which feels comfortable and does not leave fingerprints easily. There is also a display of Rapoo LOGO in the upper right area of ​​the keyboard. The logo design is very delicate. After careful observation, it is found that the surface of the LOGO has a metal texture, which is very good under the reflection of light.



The keyboard is surrounded by a narrow frame design, and has been carefully polished, so that the corners and corners will not cut your hands.



Rapoo V700DIY is designed with 104 full keys, and the standard-size keyboard will provide a better experience for gaming and office use.




It is different from the general mechanical keyboard with square design. On the upper right side of the Rapoo V700DIY, there is an area similar to a fish fin, which is designed with four angular buttons and a multimedia scroll wheel, a total of 5 multi-function buttons. Rectangular shortcut keys can be quickly implemented including mode switching (game/office), lighting switching, wheel mode switching and mute. The metal scroll wheel on the far right of the keyboard can quickly adjust the brightness of the light and the volume. In terms of hand feeling, the rectangular buttons are push-type, with a short key travel and very sensitive touch; the scroll wheel feels light when rotating, and the scale feels quite satisfactory.




The Pennefather V700DIY keyboard uses PBT two-color injection molding keycaps. I remember when the first mechanical keyboards became popular, everyone discussed the difference between ABS and PBT keycaps. Of course, there are still PC material nowadays. The PBT keycaps will feel rougher, that is, the graininess is stronger, but the advantage is that even if the keyboard is used for a long time, the keycaps are not easy to slip, showing the "glossy" feeling of the ABS material keycaps. In fact, you can also see with your hands that the keycap craftsmanship of the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is still very sophisticated and detailed, and no burrs have been found.




The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard is designed with separate keys and wires, which is more convenient for storage. The top of the keyboard is designed with a Type-C interface to support blind insertion. Through cable connection, the Rapoo V700DIY keyboard can easily realize 104-key non-rush operation, which is really very practical for gamers who need multiple buttons and multiple operations. In addition, there is a mold reserved opening on the left side of the Type-C port. Blindly guess whether it will be a new interface that can be installed with external devices in the future?





There are safety signs and product name information in the middle of the bottom of the keyboard. There are 5 non-slip foot pads designed at the bottom. For general office desktops, coupled with the weight of the keyboard itself, the anti-slip is very reliable. The bottom of the Rapoo V700DIY is designed with 2 hidden feet, which can be tilted at a small angle after being supported, which is more convenient for typing. Take a closer look at the bottom of the foot support is still designed with anti-slip stickers, so there will still be good anti-slip force between the keyboard and the desktop after opening the foot support.




Because the keyboard is designed with Fn function keys, the Pennefather V700DIY keyboard can realize shortcut function switching under the Win system. By combining the Fn button, 12 kinds of multimedia functions can be quickly operated. For example, Fn+F5 can quickly open My Computer, and the Fn+Win button can realize the lock Win function, which is very considerate to avoid accidental touches in the game.



[Experience] Customization is a lot of fun



Everyone must be familiar with replacing keycaps independently. The main thing I want to talk about here is the DIY experience of the shaft body. At present, mechanical keyboards that can be hot-swappable for shaft replacement commonly include three-legged shafts and five-legged shafts. The replacement of the shaft body is consistent with our previous operation of changing the keycap. The integrated key/shaft puller can be used to easily disassemble and replace the keycap. or shaft. If you have other pentapod switches on hand, you can freely arrange the switch body of the entire keyboard, and different areas can achieve different feel, which must be very interesting.




The Rapoo V700DIY keyboard originally uses the hot-swappable linear fast silver switch developed by Rapoo itself. The characteristic is that the key stroke is slightly shorter, the rebound is faster, the service life of the single axis is 50 million times, the specific parameters are the total stroke 4mm, the trigger stroke 1.3±0.5mm, the trigger pressure 45±10gf, and the linear axis has no sense of paragraph.



In fact, the feel of the hand is indeed straight up and down. Because I used to use the red switch before, I can obviously notice the shortening of the keystroke when using the fast silver switch. The overall feeling of tapping is relatively stable, which may also be related to the factory lubrication of the shaft body, and the tapping feeling is also very silky. In terms of noise, the Kuaiyin switch is still very quiet. The fast rebound feature is suitable for games, and the quietness is also suitable for use in the office.




When it comes to replaceable shafts, there are many five-pin hot-swappable shafts on the Internet that can be replaced, but when it comes to the original Rapoo factory, there are also Rapoo KA-12 linear elastic white shafts that can be replaced. The linear elastic white shaft is also a hot-swappable shaft self-developed by Rapoo, and it also has a service life of 50 million times, which is very durable. Visually, the intuitive difference is that the base and center of the Kuaiyin switch are in gray tone, while the spring white switch is in white tone.




Of course, the different colors also represent the different materials they use. The base of the fast silver shaft is made of high-density nylon, and the shaft is made of PVC. However, the base of the elastic white shaft is made of PA material, and the matching shaft is made of self-lubricating POM material. Compared with PVC material, it will feel smoother. Therefore, the linear elastic white shaft rebounds quickly and the pressing feel will be lighter and more dexterous. The total travel of the spring white axis on the parameter is 3.4±0.4mm, 1.2±0.4mm, 35±10gf, and the spring white axis, which is also a linear axis, has no sense of paragraph. In fact, in terms of the hand feel, the white switch will hit the bottom faster and more directly, and the feel will be softer and lighter. I feel that this switch is more suitable for girls.



At the bottom of the keyboard, you can see the shaft seat made of metal, which is durable enough for players who like to plug and change the shaft at ordinary times.





When changing the shaft, I also found that the big key of the Rapoo V700DIY uses the satellite shaft scheme, why do I say the big key scheme. All brands of single small keys are easier to handle, but the big key is actually the key to the overall feel of the keyboard. The loose and draggy feel of the big keys will make the mechanical keyboard very cheap. The feel of the large keys of the Rapoo V700DIY is still very good, and it is very stable, which is indeed the taste of a big factory.




Both switches are suitable for transparent top covers, so the keyboard has a good lighting effect when in use. The Pennefather V700DIY keyboard supports 1680W color RGB backlight scheme, you can directly use the preset color scheme by opening the keyboard driver, and you can also use the button combination on the upper right corner of the keyboard to quickly switch the lighting effect, which is very fast.



【Driver】



You can go directly to the Rapoo official website to download the driver. If you have used the Rapoo driver, you must be very familiar with the interface. Functions can be customized for individual keys, and macro editing and driver upgrades can also be recorded. I think the most I do when I turn on the driver is to play with the lighting effect adjustment.





Select the lighting setting, you can choose the preset lighting mode. If you feel monotonous, you can also choose the lighting effect by yourself, match the lighting brightness and lighting speed at the same time, set your favorite configuration, and then save it.





When it comes to macro editing, some mechanical operations can be recorded. Whether it is an office or a fixed operation in the game, it can be recorded and saved, which greatly improves the operation efficiency and experience. Rapoo V700DIY has onboard memory, it is very convenient to connect to a new computer after setting it up without having to set it up again. In addition, after logging in, you can realize the cloud storage custom setting button, and when you use a new device next time, you can directly log in to the ID to complete the quick application of the custom configuration.


【Office/Game Experience】


First of all, Rapoo V700DIY is a 104-key full-key mechanical keyboard with no punch, which can be easily controlled for games that require multi-key operation. I actually own CS, DOTA1, Warcraft including writing this sharing, and I use this keyboard.




I have used a lot of keyboard products before, and the Rapoo V700DIY feedback is very fast in terms of gaming experience. After replacing the white switch with ASDW and R keys, there will be a more intuitive and faster game operation experience. It is the belief axis of the game. Now playing games with a high-response linear axis is really unique. In the office scene, the Rapoo V700DIY fast silver switch is not very noisy. After replacing it with the white switch, it feels that the coding efficiency will be higher, and the hand feel is softer and more comfortable. It is also very friendly to female players.



【Summarize】




Today, the mass production process of customized keyboards is unstoppable. V700DIY is the first customized hot-swappable mechanical keyboard of Rapoo. It has a very good appearance, complete functions, and high playability. The most important thing is that the price is really low. It can be used within 300 yuan. Buying a customized keyboard with such high playability is indeed a blessing for players. In addition, the original factory's KA-12 linear fast silver switch and elastic white switch with their own factories have indeed brought me a lot of surprises. The domestic switches are also full of flowers, giving players more choices and more convenience. With full security, all this is not easy. If you are interested in customized keyboards, you may wish to start with this 618 to experience the experience, the playability is really high.



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