I was wondering what size the space bar is on the keyboard? I am looking to buy it after watching this awsome video and want the 1976 keycaps on the keyboard but I want to make sure the space bar will work. Thanks :)
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's a 6.25u spacebar. Part of the reason I love CoolerMasters so much, they made a keyboard with a standard layout. So yes, you can swap out the keycaps with most commonly available sets. -- I think I have another video about how to deal with CM stabilizers tho.
@user-fw5yf8ld1w6 жыл бұрын
THANKS!
@MissMan6666 жыл бұрын
Coolermaster slowly learning. But really you dont want laser etched pbt caps, the letters will fade or scratch off with time or by accident. Get the real good stuff, go filco or ducky etc, they sell them with propper pbt double shot key caps.
@juanjose_mx4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I was about to purchase one and your video convinced me. A question... why did one have in the old days those keys with different colors? (I thought it was a gamers thing)... Good to know a bit of that history behind it. Cheers and keep up the good work!.
@skiwithpete4 жыл бұрын
A couple different switch color options, but not keycaps.
@daankraaijeveld58066 жыл бұрын
Wow the colors of your action-cam are absolutely messed up. Review is nice and well made, keyboard looks amazing as well.
@furisado43966 жыл бұрын
Daan Kraaijeveld Fack off
@EliProductions3 жыл бұрын
Hey I know this is like 3 years later but if I have the non-Pro version (no LEDs) is it possible to solder them in myself and get that backlight functionality? Obviously i will get switches that allow 1.8mm LED fit and get see thru keycaps
@skiwithpete3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the PCB has holes for LEDs. Probably best to start migrating towards customs.
@ze_or6 жыл бұрын
the build and everything is really similar to the wasd tenkeyless it seems like
@maddingo6 жыл бұрын
probably because Costar is the OEM for both I think..
@PoeLemic6 жыл бұрын
Got a dumb question. Okay, say I buy a small keyboard like this. Is there a shell-like frame to make it a little bigger. I'm used to a KT800U2, and I am just now switching to a mechanical keyboard. But, they're smaller than a normal 104. Can I set it into a frame-like contraction and then screw it in? Sorry, I'm not sure where to ask this question. Thanks.
@petergosselin11806 жыл бұрын
No, there's no add-on for this board. Why not just get a full-size like this: amzn.to/2FU5G7K
@astrator95536 жыл бұрын
which one is better for gaming and which one for programming/programmers:: masterkeys s pbt or masterkeys pro s (white)???
@vietnick6 жыл бұрын
astra tor PBT is so much more better feeling than the ABS plastic caps the other ones come with in my opinion, so I’d recommend it for both programmers and gaming if you don’t care about backlighting. If you want backlighting you can always get the pro and swap in some PBT keycaps. What you should really be concerned about is your switch type (blue, brown, green, etc.) which is completely personal preference.
@Bureaucratic6 жыл бұрын
Is the spacebar PBT as well? :)
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Yes, AFAIK.
@Bureaucratic6 жыл бұрын
Cool! This keyboard really is amazing value...
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
Bureaucrat All the keycaps are trash. Prepare to buy a new set after 3-4 weeks.
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
nomelox PBT, yes. But the legends will start to wear off after few weeks. Some say these are pad printed, other laser etched, but that doesn't matter. It's a sad view. I have a photo if u r interested.
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
Here's my review with a photo: www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R75B97TZF1QZP/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B071W2697M
@MALO-nn5iy6 жыл бұрын
Got mine and its not laser etched, faded after a month of use. Cooler master should have made it a little more expensive but with laser etched pbt.
@MissMan6664 жыл бұрын
Thx. Double shot pbt or go home.
@MichelleVideo6 жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the removable controller?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
It means that you can replace the controller... with this: 1upkeyboards.com/the-unloved-bastard-controller.html
@bmmcwhirt6 жыл бұрын
Not 'can', 'SHOULD'. Fredrik's boards are amazing and takes your $80+$40 keyboard and makes it the equivalent of a $300 programable keyboard!
@worldhello12346 жыл бұрын
@4:00 It probably was grip coated like my Quickfire XT - lasered and filled with paint - that still holds its color up to this day. :)
@rich10514146 жыл бұрын
I used a frosty flake on my quick fire rapid :)
@kmeda866 жыл бұрын
Ha.. I just got the cherry red in India but it's not the newer model. No PBT keycaps nor the cable goes under the keyboard :/ It's a lovely keyboard tho..
@rich10514146 жыл бұрын
The model name actually has 'PBT' in it. If it doesn't have PBT in the model name, it is not the same keyboard. There are multiple versions of the Masterkeys S.
@kmeda866 жыл бұрын
Actually I only found out after watching this video. :P The PBT model is not listed in online stores. Amazon has the S model but there is no mention of a newer PBT model available. I will look for pbt caps separately then..
@pixelation85744 жыл бұрын
Are you able to switch the switches without any soldering?
@skiwithpete4 жыл бұрын
Look for the 1upkeyboards HSE (hot swap edition) to change switches without solder.
@shib27796 жыл бұрын
Are the keycaps grey or black? I can't tell because it looks like they are grey but the camera keeps on adjusting to light at different angles.
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
They're not the darkest keycaps I own. But they're supposed to be black.
@shib27796 жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks for the reply!
@zack_szh67695 жыл бұрын
Is this compatible with most of the aluminum cases?
@skiwithpete5 жыл бұрын
I doubt that. There aren't many tkl standards. Not sure which Al case you're looking at though
@RealShareef6 жыл бұрын
Anne Pro is the best value keyboard since you can get it for $62 new on eBay and you get pbt keycaps, gateron switches, rgb, Bluetooth, 60% layout, and compatibility with mobile devices in addition to computers. Definitely the best value keyboard out there.
@eirikskurdal22876 жыл бұрын
Most people beginners will prefer a tkl layout over a 60% one though
@furisado43966 жыл бұрын
Fack off
@JK-tu1xx6 жыл бұрын
Or just get the Cougar Puri TKL with backlighting and cherry MX blue or Red for under $70?
@EmreDemircan6 жыл бұрын
I want to ask something. I bought masterkeys pro L rgb but i did not like. I want like that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fN2bnblk1p6YqI0.html . But my keyboard: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZqxghLSptbTWg2w.html So what should do I? I want to white's pressing feel. Thanks and sorry for my English.
@Draxxuzownzu5 жыл бұрын
Do they have this exact model with rgb? id like it for gaming at night ;/
@skiwithpete5 жыл бұрын
This exact version. The RGB version doesn't work with the upgrade.
@Draxxuzownzu5 жыл бұрын
@@skiwithpete wdym? they dont have a pbt keycaps tkl version with rgb? will they come out with one?
@skiwithpete5 жыл бұрын
@@Draxxuzownzu They do not have a PBT keycap TKL version with RGB AFAIK.
@charge036 жыл бұрын
Replacing a controller for what?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Nore Love Chii replacing the controller gives programmability. Look for the 'unloved bastard' controller to learn more.
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
It's actually pad printed and wear off after few weeks
@tilla776 жыл бұрын
Yes happened to mine. Sent it back
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
irobotic There is no reason. It will wear off. Just buy new keycaps. I'm selling non wearable keycaps. Pm me
@SpartanA31xx6 жыл бұрын
Does the keyboard feel hefty and sturdy?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Spartan absolutely
@SpartanA31xx6 жыл бұрын
skiwithpete Awesome and just another question. Do these keys have that nice grainy feel PBT caps are known for? Thanks in advance
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Yes, but no. They're pad printed, not dye subs, nor double-shots. So, you can feel the letters on the keys. Not ideal. Truth be told, an off the shelf PBT keycap set would still be better. But they're still a quality starter set.
@SpartanA31xx6 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks again for the quick response and insight!
@babyyou5484 жыл бұрын
Hi,this is doubleshot keycaps ?
@skiwithpete4 жыл бұрын
No, single shot. Pad printed.
@babyyou5484 жыл бұрын
@@skiwithpete Legends on keycaps gets deleted after some time or ?
@skiwithpete4 жыл бұрын
@@babyyou548 exactly. They feel great. And they will for a very long time. But the legends will fade. If you touch type, it won't matter, but eventually replace them. I personally like thick ABS double shots like maxkeys from 1upkeyboards. But you won't need those right away
@babyyou5484 жыл бұрын
@@skiwithpete I order from Joybuy.com(Jd.com) for 11.99$,Cooler Master Pbt with Grey keycaps and purple legends they are China only realease but they are the same like this on video.To change my Abs doubleshots from my some random chinese mechanical keyboard.And only thing that i am afraird because they are not doubleshot because of legends.I like the font on this coolermaster keycaps.And i hear pbt keycaps have nice feal.
@babyyou5484 жыл бұрын
@@skiwithpete i hope legends on keycaps they will last long time.I will probably also buy Gk61 with gateron optical swich and use this keycaps that i order from China.For now i will use them on this random chinese mechanical keyboard.
@chikN2126 жыл бұрын
how's its robustness compared to the pro version, aside from the pbt caps?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
identical, I'd say.
@chikN2126 жыл бұрын
thanks. i'm going to get one to use in the office for my work (as a programmer), so backlighting is not necessary. given that, the non-pro masterkeys seems to be a much better choice than the pro. i just don't know for the price difference (pro is a little more expensive than the non-pro), the backlighting vs. pbt caps is the only trade-off or is there anything else that makes the pro "more pro" (i.e. superior to the non-pro)?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
get the non-pro. It's also upgradeable to fully-programmable with one of these: 1upkeyboards.com/the-unloved-bastard-controller.html (the pro is not upgradeable)
@chikN2126 жыл бұрын
skiwithpete great, almost made up my mind. last questions: 1) do you think the legends are tough enough to withstand prolonged use? Some guy down there said they're not laser etched. 2) i can get this one for €90 and the filco for €140, do you think the €50 difference is worth it, or the masterkeys still tops the p/p ratio?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Get this one. You'll want to eventually replace the keycaps - but they'll defo be better and last longer than the filco keycaps.
@wlm64816 жыл бұрын
i dont know if u know but if its thick that means its doubleshot
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
That's not true at all. These are thick, and pad printed. Double shot means they have used two different colors of plastic. Shot 1 is the legend. Shot 2 is the rest of the cap.
@wlm64816 жыл бұрын
skiwithpete aha ok i thought that every thick keycap was doubleshot because most of the times when i watch some keyboard videos amd they show the doubleshot keycap its usally very thick, but i got a question about this. So lets take vortex for example, their doubleshot keycaps has the same color both on the inside and outside, why?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
These are all great questions. Some of the answers you're looking for are here: deskthority.net/wiki/Double-shot_moulding - double shot doesn't necessarily extend down the sides (though it can with certain caps). Take a look at that page and let me know if you have more questions.
@wlm64816 жыл бұрын
skiwithpete ok thx!
@haramaschabrasir86626 жыл бұрын
I object. The best value mechanical keyboard is the Motospeed CK104.
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
the Motospeed CK104 has scratchy Outemu switches. Inferior ABS keycaps. And is a non-upgradable PCB. Just because it's cheap, doesn't make it good value. There's nothing wrong with a Motospeed CK104 for your first keyboard, but it's not really in the same world as this keyboard.
@haramaschabrasir86626 жыл бұрын
We are talking about first time buyers here, who wants to spend 90 bucks as a first time buyer?
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
Haramasch Abrasir who wants to spend 50 and then have to spend 90?
@TARS..6 жыл бұрын
Haramasch Abrasir Red dragons are better do not get the Motospeed like I did. My friend has a red dragon and its much better. I now have a Corsair Mechanical which is other worldly
@januszbrajanusz68915 жыл бұрын
That keyboard with PBT keycaps is so freaking pain in the ass to find.
@skiwithpete5 жыл бұрын
The link in the about section has some in stock
@januszbrajanusz68915 жыл бұрын
@@skiwithpete "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. " However, point is, I am not used to amazon in general and won't trust some random company on the Internet. Besides, if keyboard breaks, sending it back will be terrible. I am from Europe.
@reccatyo6 жыл бұрын
You look and sounds like Paul's Hardware.
@kitrod6 жыл бұрын
The keycaps are actually dye-sublimed
@skiwithpete6 жыл бұрын
You can't dye white onto black.
@kitrod6 жыл бұрын
It's what I was told.
@swigittyswooty69084 жыл бұрын
Reddragon Kumara.
@ethanzarian31636 жыл бұрын
100
@banefury6 жыл бұрын
is it me or is it squeeky
@shib27796 жыл бұрын
distortion from the mic
@michajaniszewski23146 жыл бұрын
Stabs require some lube. I lubbed mine and they sound much better.