Review on RK ROYAL KLUDGE Hot Swappable Mechanical by Robert Rick

Edit: I bought this keyboard again after learning that there is now an updated model but I got one with a dead center (changing switches didn't do anything - got lucky) , here is the list of changes I noticed - also attached some pictures of the board - the FN layer now includes the insert and scroll functions, the program launch buttons have been moved to the left side of the board - the backlight is a bit brighter, or the keycaps are thinner (circular ebbs are visible at the top, this issue wasn't in the first version) - wireless modes now work with no issues, up to 15ft (best I can do in my tiny house) - Software for this model is not yet available (from the description it appears that the software for boards with serial numbers starting with 21 is under development lung is) - there are now additional switches in the box (those weren't there when the first version was ordered) Defined but worth buying now, although not sure why my period key is dead - probably a bad solder joint that slipped out of quality control and was knocked out somewhere in transit ---- ---------------------------------- ------------ ---- ---------------------------------- ---------------- ---- Not a good experience with it (regarding wireless modes). The 2.4GHz WiFi keeps turning off, possibly due to all the 2.4GHz WiFi signals in my apartments. Okay, I'll give it without expecting a high-end transmitter for the price. However, Bluetooth is very shaky: problems with key repeat (a short press results in two or three characters), keystrokes are not registered after disconnecting BT - this also applies to USB keyboards and mice until restart. I have other Bluetooth keyboards (Logitech K811, Keychron K4) that don't have this behavior, only this board - what is it doing behind the scenes? Wired mode works fine, but I use this keyboard for gaming in the living room. I'm not going to mess with a THAT long cord (which my cats will make their main target once it enters the house). Luckily, the RGB is nice (the detachable bezel is neat). Lots of effects in software to choose from but only in wired mode. It was mentioned in another review, so it's not just my device. However, compared to other SMD LED boards, the lighting is very weak. Too bad, you'd think those thin ABS plastic keycaps let in more light, but no. However, it looks great in the dark when lighting is really needed. Tiny nitpick - the Mac switcher would have been better if the WIN/ALT keys had Command and Option labels at the bottom as well, no extra keycaps were included to help with that either. Also, I can't find INSERT keyboard shortcuts anywhere. If you don't plan on dual wireless and don't mind a slightly dim backlight, get this board. The price really can't be beat! Got hot-swappable switches (works with Cherry), per-key RGB lighting, software that offers full per-key remapping, macros (via software), a detachable USB-C cable, and a dual-port USB hub ? Definitely something the big companies don't offer, and even if they did, the price would be triple (maybe more).