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I'm completely new to mechanical keyboards, but I want to get a decent one now. Would like some help picking or building one as I have some weird requirements.

I’m looking to get a new keyboard, something that’s the way I’d like it to be, but I feel what I want is rather specific and I’ve found it hard to find something that fits what I want. With that being:...

Archive,

When it comes to custom keyboards, RGB is almost never a selling point and won’t raise the price.

Ducky One 2 SF Tab and Esc stopped working

hello wonderful folks, I have a Ducky One 2 SF and recently my Tab and Esc key stopped working. I’ve taken the keyboard apart (as much apart can be taken without de-soldering the switches) and cleaned it all out. The switch itself works (verified using a multi meter and shorting the pins in the back with a screwdriver) however...

Archive,

That definitely sounds like a PCB issue then. I’d say desolder those two switches and maybe one or two others just to check and try shorting the sockets on the PCB. If you still don’t get a signal and the switches definitely work then you’ll have to replace the PCB.

I’m not sure what Ducky is like with warranty or sending replacement parts but that seems like your only option apart from getting a new board.

Archive,

That’s a shame. If you want a really solid board without going down the custom rabbit hole, I will always recommend Keychron. Their V series boards are really good for the price.

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