Drop x OLKB Preonic 50% Ortholinear: Its not the SIZE - its HOW you USE it

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  • Опубликовано: 10 окт 2019
  • Check out my review of the Drop x Preonic 50% Compact Ortholinear keyboard. See below for latest price and availability.
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  • @benjiboi1289
    @benjiboi1289 4 года назад +171

    "Let's go" is always so hype

    • @benjiboi1289
      @benjiboi1289 4 года назад +1

      thanks for the heart bad seed, and btw this is the most likes I've ever got on a comment lol thanks

  • @hinikunaaakalettuce9465
    @hinikunaaakalettuce9465 4 года назад +261

    Reasons i subbed:
    •the voice
    •the beard
    Great vid 👍

    • @danielp121
      @danielp121 4 года назад +4

      beard is 💯👌🏿

    • @mach5751
      @mach5751 4 года назад +8

      i wonder how many subs he would lose if he shaved.

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  4 года назад +25

      Dude....TONS. Not a chance I'm willing to take. 😅

    • @synotical
      @synotical 4 года назад

      @@badseedtech Could you compare the Air58 to the Hati? I'm really struggling and i kinda don't want to spend 250 Bucks on a Air58 if the Hati is very Similar but i'm afraid that the Hati is very different.

    • @nothatsacamel9187
      @nothatsacamel9187 4 года назад +2

      And the “you ready? Let’s go”

  • @Chozo_Ghost
    @Chozo_Ghost 4 года назад +119

    "Some of the mods are obvious (Enter)...some of them are not (Bruh)"
    LOL

    • @Voxanez
      @Voxanez 4 года назад

      Chozo Ghost I had to try to not spit my drink when I saw that lol it caught me off guard

    • @tofu.delivery.
      @tofu.delivery. 4 года назад

      honestly tho it's impossible to not love this guy

  • @XalphYT
    @XalphYT 4 года назад +6

    Sweet review! I'm happy to see you didn't stay with the default switches nor the default key caps. Those two switch-em-ups made the review that little bit more awesome.

  • @chaddanna7999
    @chaddanna7999 4 года назад +1

    I've seen your mouse reviews before, and I really like them. I had no idea you were into custom mechs. Happy to see you know your stuff in this department that I am passionate about.

  • @zdawgdawgdawg9204
    @zdawgdawgdawg9204 4 года назад +11

    Bruh, the spacebar flip made me laugh! Great review.

  • @surajlamgaday684
    @surajlamgaday684 4 года назад

    I f*cking love the distinct style you put into your videos

  • @SDXStudio
    @SDXStudio 4 года назад +25

    Love that things from olkb are becoming a little more mainstream now. Yet to order an ortho board myself but really looking forward to adding one to my collection.

    • @__Lento__
      @__Lento__ 4 года назад +1

      Check out the Niu Mini from KBDfans, bought one a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. The integrated plate is awesome and you can't beat the price. It does require soldering to put together though, but it was real easy.

    • @SDXStudio
      @SDXStudio 4 года назад

      Tieto soldering is no worries for me- I have several customs already. ;) yeah that is def an option unfortunately I have like 2 builds I wanna do before it :(

  • @8Tailz
    @8Tailz 4 года назад +6

    When you're putting it together you can add LEDs. Mine just came in yesterday. More space for FPS games and after learning, it's easier to hit all the keys imo. Number row is wayyy easier to hit. Straight up and down. LOVE IT.

  • @SohMaji
    @SohMaji 4 года назад

    Love every video you drop cant get enough keep em coming

  • @MrBenjmn
    @MrBenjmn 4 года назад +1

    How do you not have millions of subs yet??? You’ll get there with this content and info thanks man

  • @jesperheller
    @jesperheller 4 года назад +1

    As always, love your video!

  • @tiagosnook2659
    @tiagosnook2659 4 года назад

    So close to 100k your killing it man!!

  • @Rolienolie34
    @Rolienolie34 4 года назад +50

    You ready?
    LETS GO

  • @skizzarz
    @skizzarz 2 года назад +1

    good point about the learning curve for the XDA profile being uniform, I was introduced with DSA and it was a lot easier to get used to typing on the smaller more concave faces. Just switched to ZDA which seems to just be a slightly taller XDA, the surface requires more precise force compared to the ease of DSA, new learning curve.

  • @lmh_1858
    @lmh_1858 4 года назад

    Again, an amazing video. No bullshit, going straight into it. Entertaining but learnable. Keep up the vids Brian :)

  • @luvwerds
    @luvwerds 4 года назад

    we love badseed!

  • @AK-eu7fl
    @AK-eu7fl 4 года назад

    New follower to the channel but brilliant content. Love your b roll footage and overall presentation.

  • @PitiPablo_
    @PitiPablo_ 4 года назад +3

    Yup, could definitely use some sound dampening mod also good job, love the build! Even I'm not ready for some ortholinear boards.

  • @Corbin_Krueger
    @Corbin_Krueger 4 года назад

    Saw this on mass drop and thought who would ever use this, but now it makes sense.

  • @hunner4265
    @hunner4265 11 месяцев назад

    3:48 Glad to see more people become enlightened to the flipped spacebar

  • @pavkata678
    @pavkata678 4 года назад

    You are the best reviewer, ever ! Honestly ! I go to sleep with you videos! Relaxing, Interesting, Entertaining ! You're awesome ! More people should see those vids, you're making. C'moooon RUclips Algorithmmmm !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ngb09229
    @ngb09229 4 года назад +2

    Ortho? MechMarket? You've ventured down the rabbit hole of custom mechanical keyboards my friend...Niceeeee

  • @potion95
    @potion95 4 года назад

    Nice video mane!

  • @tohst
    @tohst 4 года назад

    Nice breakdown, I do have to say though, a 5 row board that has multiple keys you can access with your thumb, in a more natural grid alignment with single width pinky column + short width so you can have maximum mousepad space seems like it would be pretty good for gaming :)

  • @GreighThunda
    @GreighThunda 4 года назад

    Fucking epic. No WOrds needed. Subscribed. Appreciate your style man you lit!

  • @hxpers
    @hxpers 4 года назад +4

    Think about this -- Rotate it so that it's vertical and use that as a gaming keyboard. WASD near the bottom with room for space, alt, ctrl etc.
    I'm buying a gherkin kit for this reason. I want to try and see if I can make it work.

  • @adrestiaeagerton4069
    @adrestiaeagerton4069 4 года назад +1

    btw i use XD75RE for my daily keyboard. Even use it for gaming
    The layout is not a problem at all. It's just about habit
    Great video, man

  • @Duartzno
    @Duartzno 4 года назад

    I thought this was the "Beard" Length edition - great video!

  • @gmacklit09
    @gmacklit09 3 года назад +1

    I use it for gaming honestly works pretty well, use the two extra keys by the space bar for extra key binds.

  • @yllib2012
    @yllib2012 Год назад

    I finally ordered one to go along with my OLKB Planck. The kit is on sale this week (8/15/22) for $119. It should be fun.

  • @samlee458
    @samlee458 4 года назад

    Awwww yeaaa silent inks. One of my favs.

  • @itshiphops8754
    @itshiphops8754 4 года назад +14

    50% damn takes up 100% of my mouse pad

  • @theodorosanastasioy8846
    @theodorosanastasioy8846 6 месяцев назад

    This video convinced me to obtain one ortholinear. Unfortunately, Preonic had been usually out of stock but I'm very satisfied with a dna59 keyboard I ordered. I think it's more appropriate for typing and gaming because of its small size than science productivity, coding etc. though this is rather subjective. Definitely it's a fun keyboard for novice or experienced computer users.

  • @thvtsnvte
    @thvtsnvte 4 года назад +35

    I actually really like gaming on an ortho

    • @8Tailz
      @8Tailz 4 года назад +1

      Me too!

    • @G3rain1
      @G3rain1 4 года назад

      Same here. I usually work an type on a standard 60% but break out the Preonic when gaming.

    • @onicEQ
      @onicEQ 4 года назад

      I have been looking for a ortholinear keyboard for gaming. I want to try this

    • @ChrisRuzin
      @ChrisRuzin 3 года назад +1

      I also game on my Preonic. I find I prefer it over my "gaming" keyboard now.

    • @crimehole
      @crimehole 3 года назад +1

      i type and game better on ortho :/ lol

  • @ShadVanDenHul
    @ShadVanDenHul 4 года назад

    A few years back, I built a Preonic. The layers were fine, at least after I reconfigured them (more on that in a bit). I made too many typos typing on it. I have so many years experience touch typing on a standard stagger, I could not adjust to the ortholinear nature. Still, ortholinear is probably better than a standard stagger layout for your left hand. A Katana60 is probably better yet.
    The default layers on a Preonic are the same as the smaller Planck, so if you were thinking of switching to the smaller size, you could transition easier. If you are going to use the Preonic as is, you are probably better off remapping the layers to follow more a layout similar to a 60%. Have your number row be your F-row. Map you navigation keys to wherever they make sense. I even had setup arrows on WASD, and had a number pad on a layer, that I never used.

  • @Celeste-jk4rk
    @Celeste-jk4rk 4 года назад +1

    Game time bois

  • @severity7672
    @severity7672 4 года назад

    Here before 100k and proud

  • @Sk-gk8zq
    @Sk-gk8zq 2 года назад

    at least the title wasn't model d level (loved that one btw bought it bc of u)

  • @user-th6mc1ft9i
    @user-th6mc1ft9i 4 года назад

    Ortholinear, i love it

  • @derkaiser9881
    @derkaiser9881 4 года назад +1

    I would instantly buy that thing and throw in some Khail box pinks if I could afford it. The hot-swap PCB, included keycaps (if you choose 'em), and the overall layout... Man, I'd really love to get my hands on a smaller than 60% layout. Looks really nice for portability and I'd love to see how the ortholinear layout feels. Luckily I started out typing with the posture they'd teach you in a class, so I've got a lot more options, but uh...
    Poor at the moment, so no keyboard for me. :(

  • @CabalNarrow
    @CabalNarrow 4 года назад

    How many videos are you putting out in those days man? Keep up the good job!

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  4 года назад +1

      Twice a week is the minimum now 💪

  • @BassAsLeaders
    @BassAsLeaders 3 года назад +1

    As a programmer, I'm scared of the 40% ortholinears. but this one I gotta try!

  • @ShadwTrooper
    @ShadwTrooper 4 года назад +1

    This has been my daily driver for a couple of months now. I’m a software developer. Really liking it.

  • @TheSchyllerwade
    @TheSchyllerwade 3 года назад

    Didn’t know these existed. Intrigued.

  • @profosist
    @profosist 4 года назад

    Preonic is the perfect size for me wish I had the newer version that allowed for dual space bars though, definitely preferred for how I use mine

  • @user-ft2md2gd4s
    @user-ft2md2gd4s 4 года назад +1

    The final product looks really cool to me. I'm trying to get a 15x5 (75 keys) but the only one I found was discontinued. Do you know were to find one?

  • @rmangaoa
    @rmangaoa 4 года назад

    LETS GO

  • @robsinHL
    @robsinHL 2 года назад

    With regards to sound dampening, made some changes to mind that make it sign. I used a glue gun to put some on the standoffs on the case to put slight gap between it and the PCB.. taped the back of the PCB with painters tape, and got rid of that aluminum plate. I printed my own in PC and another in carbon fiber / PETG blend.. stayed with the latter because my PC was a bitch to work with and they sounded the same anyway. I've not found FR4 or another plate for this in the market.

  • @user-ot1dv6ri4f
    @user-ot1dv6ri4f Год назад

    brilliant intro

    • @user-ot1dv6ri4f
      @user-ot1dv6ri4f Год назад

      plus your fucking beard love it - when I check out your other videos you better still have it!

  • @adamboden766
    @adamboden766 4 года назад

    Is that a Zoom H4N? Great vid as well, love the beard

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  4 года назад +1

      Thanks. And yeah it is. Remarkable piece of kit. I use it for all kinda of stuff.

  • @lordfener7238
    @lordfener7238 2 года назад

    Hello! the Preonic is very nice. But where do you get the Mito key kit you showed on the video? thank you

  • @pinnyskenis
    @pinnyskenis 4 года назад

    I know you’ve done a lot of keyboard content lately BUT this one is good. You should take a peep at the DZ65rgb from kbdfans. It has smd rgb (on the bottom though not the top but still good) and is HOTSWAP! Might be similar to the alt but it can support your Zeal PCB stabs and PCB mount switches!

  • @lukemaxon1158
    @lukemaxon1158 4 года назад +1

    Thumbs up for ortho and flipped spacebar

  • @asthmaticrhino
    @asthmaticrhino 4 года назад

    @badseedtech for a slightly nicer Ortho experience try and get ahold of the XD75RE from kp republic. The layout looks weird but it's real nice to use

  • @min0rmeme108
    @min0rmeme108 4 года назад

    I have been flipping my spacebar forever figured everyone did it

  • @finnk1289
    @finnk1289 3 года назад

    I would really like to see you build a Corne, Iris, or something similar

  • @shadowfury880
    @shadowfury880 4 года назад

    How are you faring with adjusting to the keyboard layout and wpm? I just swapped to an ergodash with dsa keycaps last week and .... oof its a rough start but it feels so good.

  • @supralex1
    @supralex1 4 года назад +1

    STAY UP!

  • @Omikronik
    @Omikronik Год назад

    on the contrary, i much prefer ortho boards for gaming, having that compact bottom row, closer access to ctrl, shift, alt, having a layer i can quickly use to swap 12345 with 67890 for MMORPG's, the num keys being straight above the fingers rather than diagonal to wasd, i find that it works much better in my experience

  • @GUIHTD
    @GUIHTD 4 года назад

    60% keyboard user here. Two main reasons to get a small keyboard (50% / 60%) are that 1. the keys come to you, and 2. you can configure the layout exactly how you want it. Be warned though: Learning to use such a keyboard efficiently takes time, as does finding the right layout for you. You may get a long way with whatever default layout comes with your keyboard, but if you're going through the trouble of learning to use a 50% / 60%, you should probably spend some time learning how to configure it as well, seeing as your exact needs will almost certainly NOT be met perfectly by the default layout.
    I use the split ergonomic keyboard "Iris" (Rev. 4) from Keebio. It is configured using qmk.

  • @Pressing_Forward
    @Pressing_Forward 4 года назад

    Did someone dare you get into Tech RUclips to make as many double entendres as possible? Because you are winning this bet.

  • @dislikebutton1718
    @dislikebutton1718 4 года назад +3

    Shot in the dark here, but you wouldn't happen to be selling those keycaps, would you? the damn and other color mod keys in specific.

  • @danterivers725
    @danterivers725 4 года назад

    Hey i was just wondering if you were able to pre order a ducky year of the pig or if you knew anything about the release on those

  • @PaullyRobots
    @PaullyRobots 3 года назад

    I wonder if the process of learning an alt layout like dvorak on this would be different enough to not interfere with pre established qwerty skills

  • @phillyman36
    @phillyman36 4 года назад

    Is this a good keyboard to use when learning how to play games with a keyboard and mouse?

  • @dpear3
    @dpear3 4 года назад +3

    Extremely interesting keyboard, I've always been interested in a "55%" staggered board, with something like a 65% layout but with shorter mods to squeeze it in a smaller space. To my knowledge nothing like this exists and I'm in college so I'm to broke to get into developing my own pcbs. One can dream though.

  • @christianvp8081
    @christianvp8081 3 года назад

    hi, i have been looking for rgb leds for my preonic, but i can't find any that are compatible with the pcb that comes included, do you know of any rgb leds that can be installed?

  • @jeremygunkel
    @jeremygunkel 4 года назад +1

    chyrosran22's planck review is great. Have a good weekend Brian!

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 Год назад

    I know this review is at least a few years old but are there more modern boards like this? I currently use an Ergodox EZ but I'm really looking to ditch the wire or have maybe a single wire but I really like the ortholinear layout but I am struggling to find something that will work for me. I really like the Ergodox EZ but I'm ready to see what might be out there. I'm willing to try out different things ut I really like moving my fingers as little as possible to type all my messages out and one of the best things for me is out of the box the Ergodox pretty much gets me moving as minimally as I have been and it has removed all the pain I was having so I been trying to shop for a Mechanical keyboard that can mimic that layout :D any help would be huge!

  • @noobus1423
    @noobus1423 4 года назад +1

    Can you review some budget keyboards?

  • @JesusChrist-qm9ht
    @JesusChrist-qm9ht 4 года назад +1

    Noti gang
    \/

  • @zackgurganus2049
    @zackgurganus2049 4 года назад

    Not sure if you do amazon buys still but can you do a review on the KEMOVE keyboard? Comes with gateron switches, usb c, and software for rgb for 50 bucks.

  • @heartly4u
    @heartly4u Год назад

    somehow i am not able to get the function keys working with lower and raise on the ASDFZXCV keys. Also my function works as a right shift. does anyone has a right qmk config that i can use to flash the keyboard to get the right mappings ?

  • @YAMInoARTS
    @YAMInoARTS 2 года назад

    I have small hands and a normal keyboard (60%+) feels big to me. I want to try this but sadly I can't seem to find bluetooth/wireless ortholinear keyboards anywhere! I move stuff around my desk a lot so I have to have a wireless keyboard. xD

  • @S.M.A.Batista
    @S.M.A.Batista 4 года назад

    I want more keys not. It took me 3 hours but I desoldered the MX brown switches my Corsair k95 and replaced them with Zeal Silent V2. So worth it.

  • @SuperPowers81
    @SuperPowers81 4 года назад

    I really wanted a gmmk compact but i didnt realize you cant re map the keys so i started looking towards this board because i would like to have arrow keys but still want a smaller board that i can put nk cream switches into.

  • @jjung3909
    @jjung3909 4 года назад

    HI @badseed tech! I was wondering what is your opinion on the RAMA key puller. I recently got my CTRL keyboard and I am having a lot of trouble pulling out the switches with the stock switch puller. I broke the housing of two switches. Any tips or advice when removing the switches from the CTRL keyboard? I'm using Zeal's sakurios and roselios switches. Would the RAMA switch puller be more effective removing switches compare to the stock switch puller from Drop CTRL?

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  4 года назад +1

      I actually destroyed SEVERAL Gat Inks with the RAMA puller. I love the shape but I think the metal is too soft. I honestly prefer the puller that comes with the ALT/CTRL and use it for every switch now.

  • @vonye9578
    @vonye9578 4 года назад

    @badseed tech will you review Roccat Kain ?

  • @RefrigeratedTP
    @RefrigeratedTP 4 года назад +1

    I literally just bought the 40% OLKB Planck. God damnit.

    • @8Tailz
      @8Tailz 4 года назад

      I feel ya. I specifically waited months for this over the Planck EZ. The number row helps for (some) gaming and are so easy to hit. Jack Humbert (I'm pretty sure he makes it) might be understanding and let you take it back if you buy the Preonic Rev3. You never know.

  • @p0k3rxryzenforthefuture43
    @p0k3rxryzenforthefuture43 4 года назад +2

    I see a fostex x00 in the background

  • @tanner2113
    @tanner2113 4 года назад

    Came for the keyboard stayed for the voice

  • @producdevity
    @producdevity 2 года назад

    Where did you get that giant switch??? I need it in my life 2:39

  • @rauljosegarcia
    @rauljosegarcia 3 года назад

    Beard is on point.

  • @jAyT18
    @jAyT18 4 года назад

    Is their any keyboard that is mechanical but also has smaller spacing between keycaps?

  • @bibion144hz4
    @bibion144hz4 4 года назад

    Great Vid
    But what mouse was in the background of the sound test.

  • @jpete_tank4503
    @jpete_tank4503 4 года назад +2

    I am fully expecting to know what that blue mouse is. It looks like the Hati had a baby with the Zowie, which seems like the thing you would hop right on top of.

    • @iampenguintm6887
      @iampenguintm6887 4 года назад

      it is a hati, they're releasing a bunch of different colours for it, can get the turqoise one right now

  • @clay565
    @clay565 4 года назад +1

    what’s that space/planet mouse pad you use?

  • @carper1220
    @carper1220 3 года назад

    Why not a gaming keyboard though? The wasd position looks pretty natural to me, just like the positioning of the arrow keys. I think it's just a matter of getting used to it.

  • @quantum3280
    @quantum3280 2 года назад

    Hey man. Just curious after seeing your hands, do you have vitiligo? Feel free to not answer of course, but i do too! Love the vid and the channel!

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  2 года назад

      I do, yeah! Had it since I was 15

  • @harrisedgar
    @harrisedgar 4 года назад

    Does this keyboard is Mac compatible? Meaning also the keycaps and stuff?

  • @dazk5317
    @dazk5317 3 года назад

    Why would It not be a gaming keyboard? is there something wrong when you game on it? asking as a programmer/gamer

  • @Aidan-wu2ec
    @Aidan-wu2ec 3 года назад

    He looks like what a blacksmith would look like in a video game

  • @justsomemustachewithoutagu9694
    @justsomemustachewithoutagu9694 4 года назад

    as Chyrosran22 would say,
    *HHHHHHHIIIIIIDEEEOUS*

  • @shruggernaut
    @shruggernaut 4 года назад

    Yo! What set are those pink/green caps?

  • @never83745
    @never83745 4 года назад

    i notice you always have this huge switch prop in your videos. where can i get one? i beg.

  • @tinman6824
    @tinman6824 4 года назад

    I am interested in trying an ortholinear board, but they aren’t cheap.

  • @qutipen
    @qutipen 4 года назад +12

    Is that Hati a Custom job or are we in for a surprise ? :D

    • @badseedtech
      @badseedtech  4 года назад +8

      Pretty sure its on Amazon right now actually

  • @Mboy556
    @Mboy556 4 года назад +1

    50?? I tought 60 was enough xD well seen 40% but still that’s gone too far 😆
    I preffer 75% with Fn Keys

  • @GordieGii
    @GordieGii 2 года назад

    This may be a stupid question, but how is this a 50% keyboard, rather than a 60%?