I'm a former teacher, mechanic and Jake of all trades who happens to love mechanical keyboards...and messy photoshoots!
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Being that I'm typing on it now and just threw everything I had at it and.... SDFJKLFSDJKLFJKSDL ....I would say the beast has NKRO. That, or it's SO broken that it actually somehow registers keystrokes when you hit six keys plus both shifts at once.
You're entirely correct though! It says NOTHING about it online. I'm usually pretty good at finding weird, obscure forum posts and stuff and I literally can't find anything meaningful. I'm an affiliate for YMDK so I'm actually going to reach out to them and see if they have any information or if they can update their website to include the feature.
No mods to the board other than lubing the stabs. I had issues with the space bar in this video and ended up going with a different tactile switch for the next video. Otherwise, the board itself is stock. Literally took it out of the box, did stabs, threw switches in and went for it. I like to let the switch speak for itself most of the time, ya know? Like...not everyone does the same mods or even knows how. Do you have this board? Hows your experience been?
LMFAO BRO! I had this exact keyboard when I was a teenager! lol I'm just going to keep throwing fun switches, random mods, and the most weird, retro keycaps I can find!
Thanks! Yeah, I had originally intended to get the black but I kept putting this blue one in my cart. I'm thrilled I was able to get both. Fun pair to do sound tests on
I typed a long replay and then somehow logged off. Lol So, first suggestion is to try a different switch in your spacebar. I have a Cherry MX Black (lubed and filmed) in mine now and have done a little work centering the plate and pcb. I tried a new set of keycaps and that didn't hurt either. That said, I usually flip my spacebar so this was extra frustrating for me as it DEFINITELY hit at first. Does your box say "Sumreda" anywhere on the front? You may have gotten the same production model I did. Feel free to take some photos (maybe one with the spacebar on and one with it off) and shoot them to me on instagram or dm or discord and I can take a look and see if can offer suggestions. Here's a link to the most recent video after working out some kinks. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d6IIi4seDIA.htmlsi=cjfo1nZbcnWM-MXB
@@StillthatguyJake i did get the Sumreda one too. Turns out there was only one flaw and that spacebar area on the PCB seems to have little to no reinforcement to hold the weight of the spacebar. What i did (which i found out) is to use the plate foam and put it under the socket so that it gives it that extra support for the weight of the spacebar. I think that area is the weakest part of the board
@@johnle1723 There were definitely issues with the pate and the stability. That's part of the reason I tried things like long pole, heavier switches. It's my understanding that the models we received had poor quality control and were "pre-production" to the best of my knowledge. A streamer shared a couple of documents with me on Reddit about it. It's probably on my post about this very board. u/stillthatguy_jake
@@StillthatguyJake so these guys can be in legal issues and i think im going to get a full refund. Seems to me that aliexpress is a platform for sellers selling bad products which is fraudulent and can be taken up legally ngl
@@StillthatguyJake okay i have found the issue. The space bar hot swap socket is very loose hence its causing the sagging. So shimmy a thick foam to create tightness on those pins
The AL65 is a fantastic board if you can get it at a good price (Under $75-80 USD). I've seen them going for closer to $100 lately and that is kind of pushing it considering they don't have wireless support and there are a lot of solid 65% boards around for $100 these days. Check out my instagram or even my other videos here for some other examples. Most of my keyboards are under the $100 price (many under that price fully built and modded). Feel free to ask any questions, send a message, or request a particular switch or something you've not heard. Happy to share the knowledge as it's one of the best parts of the hobby
@@Jo-krafty. Stay tuned! I'm going to put silent switches in BOTH of my ND75 in the next day or two! You'll get to hear what this board sounds like with some super quiet switches.
There are going to be a lot more examples of this. Between the two that I own, the one on the way, and the customization I'd like to do, you can expect to see more of this lego-like content
Thank you so much for watching! I have a LOT of content coming in the next few weeks. We're talking minimum 15 switch tests, almost a dozen builds, and some fun boards that I haven't had the chance to show off here! If there's anything you ever want to see (particular switch, board, theme, etc), don't hesitate to reach out or drop a comment. I bathed a switch in Jelly the other day and tonight I'm making a mess with chocolate...so feel free to throw weird ideas my way!
My one supporter does it again! lol I do it all for you Sammy! One of these days I'm gonna hit 50 subscribers and leave this town...but I'll always remember Sammy. lol You da best!
Your'e not entirely wrong. Part of that is my mic. Honestly though, I don't know that I'd be able to take the sound on cf plate or something hard. Fun fact: I just ordered another set of Melodics and I promise to try them in a less foamy board and I'll let you know when I do.
So, I've had it about a week and I've not torn it down completely yet as I'm waiting for my second one to arrive. Customization, from what I can see, is very good! You have different mounting options (which is rare in a board this price) and it is so easy to take apart (just be careful to disconnect the JST connection on the screen before pulling the cover off completely). If you're looking for a 75% that's easy to customize for a good price, this very well might be an idea choice. I've not messed with the software or set up the screen yet but I've had a number of similar boards and it's not that complicated. Let me know if you have any other questions or want to know something specific about the board (or any board, switch, etc.)
You're not alone. I have a very long history with evil clicky switches so I was hesitant to try these. They're expensive and I assumed they were way over hyped. I was always a "If I'm gonna use clickies, we might as well go Kailh Box Jade" but...never again! Honest, these switches feel so good and are so pleasing to listen to that I actually ordered another set so I can leave these ones in this board!
I never thought anything i did would be compared to cottage core or bob ross but I'll fuck with it! lol I appreciate the love! I NEED a new idea with what to do with it next!
It really does sound fantastic right out of the box! I have some new silent switches to test so when the second ND75 shows up, I'll probably be doing a silent switch battle
@@RandomKeebs Absolutely! And hey, never hesitate to suggest something! I have a LOT of different kinds of boards and switches and I love to try new things! I mean, I never thought I'd love Melodics so much
Hey my guy! Would you recommend these switches? And how do they compare with others switches in terms of smoothness and sound signature, they need to be hand-lubed? Thanks for the video and nice build!
I actually love these switches. Of all the small keyboards I have (a dozen at least), it has stayed on my desk for a few weeks. The switches feel great and sound fantastic...especially at the price point. As for lube, unless I state that they're hand-lubed, I have not touched them. They sound great right out of the bag/tub! I honestly didn't expect to like them as much as I do! Far surpassed my expectations of a cheap, dependable switch to compliment a theme 👍🌲
Thank you! I appreciate the time! As for the knob, there is a slight tactility but it doesn't feel anything like a Hi75 knob with those satisfying clicks. I will say, the large knob I put on is much more pleasing than the original plastic one that came with the board.
Thank you! It came out really nice and feels great! Matching pinks is not easy! Lol Board is completely stock. Generally for these sound tests I keep them pretty stock unless I do a bunch of mods and then I'll include that info. I'm super impressed with how it feels and sounds. (Stay tuned because this board may be sporting some new switches and keycaps for a sound test next week!)
Thanks for the reminder to include this info in the sound test videos. Switches feel fantastic actually! I'm very happy with this board and will likely not touch it for some time. They're 45g so they're not heavy but they don't feel nearly as light as I expected. That said...they are a great typist switch! Akko usually does a great job and I'm sorry I waited as long as I did to open these and try them!
Sorry for the late reply! Didn't realize people were actually watching these! And yes...this board is amazing! It feels as good as it sounds. Usually when I do a themed build, the best part is the theme itself. This time, it was definitely the board! 🤌 Thanks for watching!
You're probably colorblind. That said, the lighting in this was absolute trash! It was rushed and was at the worst time of day! To be fair, I never thought folks would be watching these so I'm sorry for your poor eyes, my guy! Lol
@DadTech1981 I absolutely know what you mean! Luckily, I have another cidoo Alice with similar keycaps and I'm going to do a sound comparison between the two...and I promise not to fuck up the color! Lol (this old turd is still learning)
I'm sure there's a name for them but they were on AliExpress as "GMK lavender" and they are clearly not GMK. They really are pretty great keycaps regardless!
I actually really like them too! I tossed then in a Galaxy80 and they were even better than the Lucky. Thanks for giving me just one more reason to get a neo80. I'll wait until after my Neo Ergo arrive so my wallet doesn't get jealous
@@StillthatguyJake bro you're gonna love the neo80. it's the easiest board to build and tons of mounting options. i love it so much i got two lol. and here i am thinking of grabbing another one. i'll look forward to the neo ergo video!
@DadTech1981 Well, Neo80 has been added to the list (right under the Cycle7 that I'm trying to find). I've heard nothing but good things (even amidst rumblings from the keyboard elite. Lol). As soon as I get that NeoErgo I will build her up for a sound test. I had a special request to put it side-by-side next to other aluminum Alice builds so it'll probably end up in a couple of videos!
@@StillthatguyJake awesome! Although i am a touch typist, i dont think i can do alice/ergo boards. How is it going for you? For the tkd, I am looking forward to the cycle8.
@DadTech1981 I love Alice. First Alice I bought was a Weikav Record and I absolutely fell in love. It quickly became a daily driver because I've never had great typing posture. Took about 3 days of casual use to get used to it. It's kind of like anything else...if you don't think about it, it really doesn't feel that different. It's not like I'm hitting B with both thumbs or something. It's definitely not for everyone though. And you just ruined my life by reminding me of the neo80 😭
Oh yeah I can see what you mean by the terrible spacebar. The rest of the keyboard sounds decent but it's a shame there were many defects on your board and the build quality was sub--par
Pretty sure I got an early production model so I'm not writing it off completely. Just a reminder that there are similarly(ish) priced 75% options that are better. 🤷♂️
@ZeroChoices Does your box say Sumreda? That was the sign mine was trash. I've not seen one reviewed that had the same sticker on the box! I've made some adjustments and mine is better but it's still trash and I'm sad I didn't just wait
What kind of sound is this? It doesn't sound thocky or clacky, and it's a little bit creamy. I really like it. I just don't know what kind of case or plate I would pair it with do make this sound as good as it does.
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I really love how switches and some stabilizer tuning can change the sound of a board...especially one that's already filled to it's ears with foam of every kind.
How do you like the Hyacinth in this board? You enjoying them? So you have a favorite switch for this configuration? Sorry for replying so late. I honestly didn't think folks were watching these videos 🫣
@@user-jl4ky5mk7z I will be trying a LOT of switches in the near future (many of which will be budget and not regularly reviewed). Holler if there are any switches you personally would like to hear! My recent Gateron Melodics build was a request from a viewer and ended up being an amazing build.
SO sorry for the late reply! I honestly didn't think people would ever watch these videos! I have 4 al65 and they are, in many ways, pretty muted. To be honest, with this board, it was entirely the switches. Those topaz switches really came through with a bright sound. Other than that, I ALWAYS take the stabilizers out of these boards, clean any lube off, relube them, and then usually I'll give the bottom of the shafts a quick sanding so they slap evenly. Other than that, it's probably the luck of the build!
