Comment on The New 8bitdo Retro Keyboard shipped early. Small-ish Male Hand for scale.
DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Just got mine and holy shit - it is an absolute unit. I am not a keyboard builder or whatever, but this thing is seriously reminiscent of a TKL IBM keyboard of yesteryear except without authentic buckling spring keys. That said, the key mechanisms feel great - clicky but a lighter touch than the oldschool buckling springs - I don’t miss the high-frequency “ping” of the buckling spring, though.
It could almost be used like the keyboard murder weapon in the movie Gattica, except with a plastic frame. The thing is nice and heavy and brings back good memories.
TheBest@midwest.social 1 year ago
Great comparison. Thats been my favorite part of the keyboard thus far. I can go HARD on it without feeling like its going to break.
DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 year ago
When does the red power LED light up? It doesn’t light up in 2.4 ghz or bluetooth mode. Does it light up in USB mode? Or is it just decorative?
TheBest@midwest.social 1 year ago
Make sure the battery is topped off but yes mine does light up, at leas in the 2’4ghz mode
DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Oh that sucks, mine doesn’t. I have no interest in peeling off the feet to get at the screws to open this bad boy and see if the polarity of the LED is flipped or if there’s a bad solder joint. Usually I like to watch a tear down video first so I’m not trailblazing/making disassembly missteps.