Not only does it sound amazing, it FEELS so much better than all my other boards, by a long shot. Just wish that I could still be working on hondas, though. That's my true passion for putting stuff together, lol
Just got mine this week and I'm intrigued because it has per-key RGB which I was told the ID87 Crystal doesn't have. Did I luck upon a v3 production sample or what?
You have to enable it via QMK / VIA. First download QMK toolbox and via. Once those are downloaded find the VIA compatible firmware from www.caniusevia.com/docs/download_firmware , then flash the via compatible hex file. This step can be tricky as the PCB may have to be reset by hand by hitting / shorting the reset directly on the PCB itself as you plug it in. I believe it is under the A key. This will then allow the firmware to be flashed onto the board. Once loaded onto the board, it will then show you the button combination for changing the per key RGB from white to something else. It is NOT enabled by default, but is there, and can be seen on the documentation page on idobao.
Thank you! I like to change things around from time to time. I borrowed this camera to get these shots, so I gotta save up and buy one, now! I really enjoyed making the video.
Yes, you can change the underglow. Apparently, you can also change the middle per key RGB from white to RBG via some modding with possibly VIA? I cannot confirm this.
EDITED - YES they are addressable, per key. BUT out of the box, however, the main letters are just white LED, but the underside LED's can be changed to a specific pattern, or solid color. I prefer this, anyway. It makes the legends easy to see. They are dimmable, and the brightest setting is actually a bit too bright, so I leave it on the medium settings.
@@ireakhavok I have the same board and out of the box it doesn't have via support so I didn't have full control of the lightning RGB. The hex file they provide to get VIA enabled on their website seem to be for the non crystal variant which only had the underglow and the bottom row on top to be lit up. After digging around the QMK and altering a few codes. I managed to get all the keys and underglow to be lit up and addressable. I think the proper answer is this keyboard does indeed have RGB per key not just white LED for the letters. Hope this helps everyone else who has this keyboard
@@LocNguyen-se4ec I'm thinking of getting this as my first keyboard build, and one of the few things stopping me is that I really don't like those white LEDs. I was thinking about physically modding it somehow (like with colored film or something), but if the LEDs are actually addressable, that would be amazing! Do you know of a tutorial for this somewhere? I've heard of VIA but not QMK.
@@AndreaP_N7 it's definitely addressable. By default, the chip that registers this keyboard isn't flashed with VIA support. So you wont be able to visually change the colours other then the keyboards key combination. But if you want more technical lighting or remapping then you will need to reflash it to have VIA enable. It's simple if you know the workarounds but I do suggest watching a few qmk tutorials on UA-cam or on QMKs website. If you get stuck I can help out further by supplying the hex file used to flash the keyboard, given that its the identical keyboard to mine and this video's
Thanks for this video. As a first time keyboard builder I wasn't quite sure how to assemble my ID87. After watching your video, everything is clear!
you're starting with a stellar example of a keyboard!
In my opinion....Best sounding kbd yet!
Not only does it sound amazing, it FEELS so much better than all my other boards, by a long shot. Just wish that I could still be working on hondas, though. That's my true passion for putting stuff together, lol
@@ireakhavok all that hard work paid off but how long did it take to finish
@@Negative5iQThatAnimeDude it took about 5 hours! I did take little breaks. Good to see you on the channel! Sorry I've been hella busy.
Just got mine this week and I'm intrigued because it has per-key RGB which I was told the ID87 Crystal doesn't have. Did I luck upon a v3 production sample or what?
You have to enable it via QMK / VIA. First download QMK toolbox and via. Once those are downloaded find the VIA compatible firmware from www.caniusevia.com/docs/download_firmware , then flash the via compatible hex file. This step can be tricky as the PCB may have to be reset by hand by hitting / shorting the reset directly on the PCB itself as you plug it in. I believe it is under the A key. This will then allow the firmware to be flashed onto the board. Once loaded onto the board, it will then show you the button combination for changing the per key RGB from white to something else. It is NOT enabled by default, but is there, and can be seen on the documentation page on idobao.
@@ireakhavok Thanks, sorry for the late reply, only saw your answer today. Cheers!
@@magicmulder no, problem! I actually made a video about it :P
dang, now thats an interesting way to make a keyboard build video :D
Thank you! I like to change things around from time to time. I borrowed this camera to get these shots, so I gotta save up and buy one, now! I really enjoyed making the video.
3:07 ctype port
15:53 assemble
Can you change the red color?
Yes, you can change the underglow. Apparently, you can also change the middle per key RGB from white to RBG via some modding with possibly VIA? I cannot confirm this.
@@ireakhavokThis is pretty much my first build - ish and I am just having trouble with Via connecting to the keyboard.
@@KimPendragon you have to do some flashing of the onboard memory to make it accessible. I'll either find a guide for you, or make one for you
very cool looking ! but is it white LED or RGB per key ?
EDITED - YES they are addressable, per key. BUT out of the box, however, the main letters are just white LED, but the underside LED's can be changed to a specific pattern, or solid color. I prefer this, anyway. It makes the legends easy to see. They are dimmable, and the brightest setting is actually a bit too bright, so I leave it on the medium settings.
@@ireakhavok I have the same board and out of the box it doesn't have via support so I didn't have full control of the lightning RGB. The hex file they provide to get VIA enabled on their website seem to be for the non crystal variant which only had the underglow and the bottom row on top to be lit up. After digging around the QMK and altering a few codes. I managed to get all the keys and underglow to be lit up and addressable. I think the proper answer is this keyboard does indeed have RGB per key not just white LED for the letters. Hope this helps everyone else who has this keyboard
@@LocNguyen-se4ec WOW I didn't know this!!!! Thank you for Clarifying! I will modify my answer above. Thank you!
@@LocNguyen-se4ec I'm thinking of getting this as my first keyboard build, and one of the few things stopping me is that I really don't like those white LEDs. I was thinking about physically modding it somehow (like with colored film or something), but if the LEDs are actually addressable, that would be amazing! Do you know of a tutorial for this somewhere? I've heard of VIA but not QMK.
@@AndreaP_N7 it's definitely addressable. By default, the chip that registers this keyboard isn't flashed with VIA support. So you wont be able to visually change the colours other then the keyboards key combination. But if you want more technical lighting or remapping then you will need to reflash it to have VIA enable. It's simple if you know the workarounds but I do suggest watching a few qmk tutorials on UA-cam or on QMKs website. If you get stuck I can help out further by supplying the hex file used to flash the keyboard, given that its the identical keyboard to mine and this video's
What keycaps is this?
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i just realized that my bell notification weren't on all should make a video for other sub's like me
Bro how in the hell, we have the same keyboard(everest max), mice and monitor
LMAO. because we're smert.
Thanks for dodging :D
anything to help a bro to hang out with his bros and not have to wait! you guys were cool. Wish I was cool enough to hang :P
Thanks for dodging man :)
Anytime, my dudes. I hear you guys on wanting to play with a buddy, and not having to wait! I'm all for that.
@@ireakhavok drop your tag bro