[Typing Test] Weikav Record - Sillyworks Hyacinth v2 - GMK Panels

I love budget boards. Kinda crazy to pay less than SGD$90 for a full aluminum alice board with an external weight. Sorry for the Hyacinth v2 spam, it's my current favourite non Cherry MX switch... Link to purchase the board: m.tb.cn/h.5Q2GbMQ?tk=dAWxWW99k1k
0:08 - Alphas
1:08 - Mods
Case: Weikav/Vika Record (Owlabs Spring clone), Coffee ano
Plate: PC full plate
Foams: PE foam, Plate foam, Case foam
Mounting Style: Spring mount
Switches: Sillyworks Hyacinth v2
Lube: ??? (factory lubed)
Films: None
Springs: Stock
Keycaps: GMK Panels
Artisan: None
Stabs: Stock plate mounted stabs, factory lubed
PCB: 1.2mm hotswap, per-key flexcut PCB
Mods: None
Camera: Fujifilm XT-2
Mic: MATA Studio C10

[@jerrychua9364]

one of the better typing tests out there, thank you

[@kayoriskeyboards]

oh my god, it's so good for it's price

[@bosenngantor9160]

the external weight is made out of aluminium too, right? I mean, it is technically has the weight, but not something you would expect from usual "external weight", but still the price fantastic, I'm also hyped up for this board

[@lucasweewee]

yup its an aluminum external weight. not the usual brass/copper/ss but still adds to machining costs i would assume. quite a steal for a board at this price point

[@arbeen3095]

have you tried the owlab spring? this looks like an insanely priced clone of it

[@lucasweewee]

yep the quality and the weight of it give it away immediately as a clone but in terms of the sound and feel, i have to say they're pretty similar. just put as much foam as you can inside and call it a day.

[@Rene17642]

how is the finish on this board is it rough like sugar65?

[@lucasweewee]

havent tried the sugar65 but it is average i would say

[@wilhelmpaulm]

did you figure out how to change the led strip colors?

[@lucasweewee]

you can install a 3rd party software from the taobao seller if youre okay with running a china made program on your pc. i didnt have any issues and im not too bothered by the light strip colours

[@kenablola4806]

Can this be installed with pcb clip in or screw in stabs?

[@lucasweewee]

both are useable with this pcb and plate

[@wynnrule]

flfc

[@mimimi7387]

Do they include stabilizer when you purchase it?

[@lucasweewee]

yup inclusive of plate mounted stabs which are good enough without tuning out of the box

[@K1LO_]

where did you get that cable?

[@lucasweewee]

tinylisa on discord makes these cables and i won it in a giveaway

[@Ryankeebs]

How is the flex on the board?

[@lucasweewee]

not insanely flexy because of how much foam is stuffed inside it

[@scorchsc]

How's the anodization? Any issues?

[@lucasweewee]

a bit of streaking on the ano for my unit

[@oakerface95]

👀👍!
thoughts on the board?

[@lucasweewee]

really bang for your buck and its been my daily driver for the past couple of weeks at work. love it

[@itayron5684]

Easy to build???

[@lucasweewee]

extremely. just stick the switches and caps on and youre good to go