My new keyboard is great but also sucks (iQunix A80 Explorer with Novelkeys Cream switches)
49I bought the iQunix A80 Explorer around a year ago with the plan of making a video on it, but then I ended up being busy and not having a chance to do it. In this video I'm taking the standard keyboard and upgrading it with lubed Kailh Novelkeys Cream switches that I lubed myself (which took ages) with Krytox 205g0 lube and a bunch of tools. I wanted to show how much difference that could make and what the quality of they keyboard was like after. I also added a custom USB cable from KBD Fans too.
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Keyboard:
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Switches:
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Custom Cables:
https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-handmade-custom-mechanical-keyboard-usb-c-cable-collection?_pos=3&_sid=e7686fd99&_ss=r
Watch the @TaehaTypes video on lubing switches here https://youtu.be/44Wv4OGdmu4
Specs of this keyboard:
Model: A80
Type: Mechanical Keyboard
Keys: 83
Materials: PBT Keycaps + PC Frame
Switch Stems: Cherry MX / Cherry MX RGB
Lifespan: 50 Million Keystrokes
Backlight: 16-Million-Color RGB LED Light Modules
Interface: USB Type-C
Connection: Bluetooth / USB Type-C / 2.GHz
Battery Capacity: 4000mAh (5V*1A)
Response Time: 1ms (Wired & 2.4GHz) / 8ms (Bluetooth)
Polling Rate: 1000Hz (Wired & 2.4GHz) / 125Hz (Bluetooth)
Cable Length: 180cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Dimensions: 321 x 159 x 52 mm
Operating Systems: Windows / macOS / iOS / Android
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