I could have done it with or without the foam, along with any combination of the two out of 3 foams... in my keyboard videos, i don't have time to do them all. I choose 1-2 types of configurations and someone's always going to ask for the other configs. I just build them based on what I think would make it sound the best in my opinion.
I don't think anyone who even reviewed the QK75N realized that you can't test the PCB with the new magnetic Daughterboard - Good catch and great review!
Hey, great video! Just wanted to ask how did you install the swithces? Mine ones are five pin and I can't seem to see which hole I should put it in or anything like that.
Install the switches... it should be pretty straight forward. If your PCB is 5-pin, it should fit the 5-pin switches AND 3-pin switches. Are your switches Cherry MX standards?
I didn’t think about the testing issue here, smart to notice this. Although I have tested Hotswap PCB’s by putting the tweezers ever so gently on the top top where the pins would enter. It’s more tedious but it is possible. You just have to be more gentle.
Apart from the layout and magnetic pogo pin for the pcb...this two product exactly the same, it looks the same too, neo70 basically is a neo65 in frl layout in terms of looks and feel. Neo70 also comes a bit pricier so, either neo65 or 70 both are more or less depends on your preference
@@haurjie Great to know, thank you. This is my first board without function keys and a tilde, also the first one I fully built. Not sure how much I like missing out on those but as far as quality is concerned this thing is top notch.
I found the Neo White switches to be quite inconsistent, maybe something that still plagues factory-lubed switches. Out of the 80 switches I bought, nearly 20 of them has audible spring crunch that cannot be muted with all foam in my Neo65. Might need to lube the springs or swap them out, but the marbly sound and the typing experience on these switches are A+.
@beki7408 my bad, I did not account for the foam and the POM plate giving me the deep and rich sound profile. Should only say that the typing feel is great. I'm a heavy typer, and they fit my needs very well.
There were a few vendors that sold it in the US. I think mine was from Mekibo (maybe), but this set is old, like over a year now so it's sold out everywhere. GMK Apollo.
Just as constructive feedback, I really liked your detailed review, but I would suggest not using pe-foam in all sound tests, as it tends to make different configurations sound similar.
Tbh, this could work side by side with the Cycle7. It just opens up more options. It just makes the Pluto even more irrelevant, now that there's another budget FRL in the market.
Why didn't you do sound tests of the keyboard without foam. I would be interested, as it is a very interesting keyboard assembly
I could have done it with or without the foam, along with any combination of the two out of 3 foams... in my keyboard videos, i don't have time to do them all. I choose 1-2 types of configurations and someone's always going to ask for the other configs. I just build them based on what I think would make it sound the best in my opinion.
I don't think anyone who even reviewed the QK75N realized that you can't test the PCB with the new magnetic Daughterboard - Good catch and great review!
This one with Neo80 mounting options would be awesome, that's the only reason why I'm waiting for the next pre-orders in Europe's stores.
I think the Cycle7 is cooler... but as I missed the GB I guess this one will suffice. Nice keyboard and love the fact that there are no cables
The sound on cycle7 is better
Does this come with key caps?
No, usually custom keyboards like these do not come with keycaps or switches. People will want to use their own switches and keycaps
Man this board is almost perfect except for the incosistency in coating for that little metal piece. Kinda ruins the whole board for me
why not picking the anodized version?
What little metal piece are you referring to? The badge?
@@haurjieyep, at least from the video seems like the badge has a slightly different color than the case
Something new the magnetic connector we have more hardpoints to reduce the flex but i also think Cycle7 when in compared have a upper hand.
i really want this keyboard since i just have a gmmk pro
Hey, great video! Just wanted to ask how did you install the swithces? Mine ones are five pin and I can't seem to see which hole I should put it in or anything like that.
Install the switches... it should be pretty straight forward. If your PCB is 5-pin, it should fit the 5-pin switches AND 3-pin switches. Are your switches Cherry MX standards?
I didn’t think about the testing issue here, smart to notice this. Although I have tested Hotswap PCB’s by putting the tweezers ever so gently on the top top where the pins would enter. It’s more tedious but it is possible. You just have to be more gentle.
Great review and you really nailed a nice sound. Looks like a fun board to play around with, especially for the price.
I need to start building custom keyboards for myself...
You just need one end game board. It's better than any prebuilt keyboards on the market :)
other than the layout preferences, would you recommend getting the neo 65? or neo 70?
Apart from the layout and magnetic pogo pin for the pcb...this two product exactly the same, it looks the same too, neo70 basically is a neo65 in frl layout in terms of looks and feel. Neo70 also comes a bit pricier so, either neo65 or 70 both are more or less depends on your preference
I couldn't get the tiny pieces of plastic into the stabs on the back of the pcb, think that'll have any long-term ramifications?
I don't think I used them at all. It's just to keep the switches from being pulled out of your keycaps have tight stems
@@haurjie Great to know, thank you. This is my first board without function keys and a tilde, also the first one I fully built. Not sure how much I like missing out on those but as far as quality is concerned this thing is top notch.
Great video, thank you!
I found the Neo White switches to be quite inconsistent, maybe something that still plagues factory-lubed switches. Out of the 80 switches I bought, nearly 20 of them has audible spring crunch that cannot be muted with all foam in my Neo65. Might need to lube the springs or swap them out, but the marbly sound and the typing experience on these switches are A+.
Isn't the "marbly" sound you're talking about just because you used foams? What about the switches themselves that makes you rate them so highly?
@beki7408 my bad, I did not account for the foam and the POM plate giving me the deep and rich sound profile. Should only say that the typing feel is great. I'm a heavy typer, and they fit my needs very well.
Where did you buy the keycaps from?
There were a few vendors that sold it in the US. I think mine was from Mekibo (maybe), but this set is old, like over a year now so it's sold out everywhere. GMK Apollo.
Wow, really smart design and gummi oring mount at this price point!
Just as constructive feedback, I really liked your detailed review, but I would suggest not using pe-foam in all sound tests, as it tends to make different configurations sound similar.
@@sparkplugbarrens actually good point. I'll consider this for future reviews
This would have been great if thr cycle7 didn't release first.
I haven't seen the Cycle7 so I'll look it up
Tbh, this could work side by side with the Cycle7. It just opens up more options. It just makes the Pluto even more irrelevant, now that there's another budget FRL in the market.
Can you still buy the cycle 7?
true, cycle7 has much better value
Curious, what does the cycle7 do better than the neo70?
Still doing soundtests with foam? 🤮
thats if your board is shit@@user-dy5bc4cb3n
Which pcbs allow wireless connectivity? Only the tri-mode one?
Yea the hotswap tri-mode