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Planck & Preonic DIY Mechanical Keyboards. Are they worth it?

2017-10-08 16 Dailymotion

By far the nerdiest keyboards Ive ever reviewed. You build them from a kit with parts you select & then program them with open source firmware that you can modify to your hearts content. Imagination is the only limitation on this input device. [expand for links, specs & details]\r<br>\r<br>▼ Link to The Planck Keyboard Kit on MassDrop [48 keys] ▼ \r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Link to Preonic Keyboard Kit on MassDrop [60 keys + wood] ▼\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Video showing how to build the keyboard from scratch ▼\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Link to QMK Open Source Firmware on GitHub ▼\r<br>\r<br>^^^ - Use this firmware on OLKB keyboards!\r<br>\r<br>▼ Link to MinGW (GNU on Windows Platform) ▼\r<br>\r<br>^^^ - Make sure you add WGET, UNZIP & MSYS packages during install\r<br>^^^ - Follow directions on GitHub project to setup build environment\r<br>\r<br>▼ Link to Sub Reddit for these keyboards ▼\r<br>\r<br>^^ - Absolutely awesome community for modding & using these keyboards.\r<br>\r<br>▼ Purchase Custom Keycaps to Personalize ▼ \r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Get 10% off your purchase of Kinesis split ergonomic keyboards ▼ \r<br>Use code barnacules @ \r<br>\r<br>▼ Follow me on social media (updated daily!) ▼\r<br> [Giveaways]\r<br> [Behind the scenes]\r<br> [More than 140 chars]\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Purchase MayFlower Objective 2 Headphone AMP + DAC ▼\r<br>\r<br>^ - Use code NERDGASM to get $10 off any order over $99\r<br>\r<br>▼ Shut up and take me T-Shirt [One Im wearing in this video] ▼\r<br> (Black Shirt)\r<br> (Green Shirt)\r<br>^^ - Use code BarnaVlog for $2 off order\r<br>\r<br>▼ Windows 10 - Were Watching T-Shirt ▼\r<br> \r<br>^^ - Use code BarnaVlog for $2 off order\r<br>\r<br>▼ Apple iBuggy T-Shirt [Shirt Im Wearing In This Video!]▼\r<br> (Black Shirt)\r<br> (Blue Shirt)\r<br> (Grey Shirt)\r<br>^^ - Use code BarnaVlog for $2 off order\r<br>\r<br>▼ Donations are always welcome & help the channel grow ▼\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Purchase a Rad Power Bike (The bike I ride daily) ▼\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Closeout deal on Ultimaker 2 3D Printers ▼ \r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Discounts & Coupon Codes ▼\r<br>GT Omega Chairs @ \r<br>-or-\r<br>Use code NERDGASM at checkout!\r<br>\r<br>▼ Check out my BLOG ▼ \r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ Planck Keyboard Specifications ▼\r<br>Milled Bottom With Mounting Kit\r<br>Anodized aluminum\r<br>Available colors: Black, orange, red, silver, blue, and purple\r<br>Wall thickness: 3.1 mm\r<br>4 rubber feet\r<br>Accepts 5 M2 screws (included)\r<br>Reset hole\r<br>\r<br>PCB\r<br>Pre-soldered\r<br>Pre-programmed\r<br>Standard layout\r<br>Cherry MX and Matias/ALPS switch footprints\r<br>LED-ready\r<br>Speaker built-in\r<br>New firmware flashing instructions\r<br>\r<br>MIT Top Plate\r<br>304 brushed stainless steel\r<br>47 keys\r<br>2u space bar\r<br>Compatible with MX and Matias switches\r<br>2u Stabiliser included with MX switch/keycap selection\r<br>Dimensions: 3.19 x 9.17 x 0.06 in (81 x 233 x 1.5 mm)\r<br>\r<br>Grid Top Plate\r<br>304 brushed stainless steel\r<br>48 keys\r<br>Two 1u keys instead of one 2u\r<br>Compatible with MX and Matias switches\r<br>Dimensions: 3.19 x 9.17 x 0.06 in (81 x 233 x 1.5 mm)\r<br>\r<br>Key Switches\r<br>Cherry MX\r<br>Gateron\r<br>Matias\r<br>Zealios\r<br>\r<br>Keycaps\r<br>PBT DSA MX/Matias\r<br>PBT OEM MX\r<br>ABS OEM Matias\r<br>\r<br>▼ Preonic Keyboard Specifications [Only differences listed]▼\r<br>Bottom Plate With Walnut Ends & Mounting Kit\r<br>4 rubber feet\r<br>All screws and spacers included\r<br>Reset hole\r<br>Bottom plate: 249 x 106 x 1.54 mm\r<br>Walnut ends: 116.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 mm\r<br>\r<br>▼ Support me by sending BitCoin (Wallet Address) ▼ \r<br>18Su2PV63BabMZWwYEhgXC8obK1XBVveCp\r<br>\r<br>▼ Get 10% off Kinesis Split Ergonomic Keyboards & Pedals ▼ \r<br> \r<br>[use code Barnacules at checkout to get 10% off]\r<br>▼ Join my Folding@Home team and help cure diseases with spare CPU/GPU cycles ▼\r<br>Barnacules Nerdgasm Team # 231300\r<br>Download Client @ \r<br>** Top 10 contributers shown on Twitter weekly!\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>▼ I am now live streaming on Twitch so come give me a follow to receive notifications when Im streaming ▼\r<br>

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