Weikav Nut65 Keyboard
Too good to be true?
I have over 40 years of programming experience using a variety of languages over the course of my career to develop real-time solutions for real-world problems.
Keyboards connect us to the world and, as a keyboard enthusiast, I am searching for the ideal keyboard.
A mention of the Nut65 keyboard in the same sentence as the Lucky65 drew my attention. A quick search and visit to the Weikav website revealed a keyboard with an aluminum body, priced between $79.00 and $89.00 depending on the colour of the coating.
The keyboard features several unique design elements that distinguish it from others in a positive way. The light bar responds to sound in real time and supports per-key backlighting. The finish is a 220-grit CNC finish, resulting in a smooth surface - perfect for Anodized (black, red, silver) or Electrophoretic (warm white, cool white, pink) coatings
The ball-catch structure, five-layer dampening kit, FR4 mounting plate, pogo pin connector, and choice of either PCB gasket mount or plate mount make for a complete, barebones keyboard kit. Silicone gasket strips around the inner frame serve as a “force break” by design, reducing metal-on-metal contact.
The 6000 mAh battery has more capacity than most keyboards in its class and is sure to support hours of Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connectivity.
The keyboard’s layout is ANSI only. However, QMK/VIA compatibility makes it easy to reassign keys. An “in-house” driver is also available, but a foreign language (Chinese) appeared on the button that, when pressed,
Stabilizers appear to be pre-installed, although there is no mention of brand, mounting type, or unique performance features. Switches and keycaps must be purchased separately, giving rise to the low price point. The sound and feel of the board depend on these items and may cost more than the keyboard itself.
Knowing this, I ordered the keyboard just the same and await its arrival. The keyboard has a great look and addresses issues found in others, such as “onboard” storage of the 2.4GHz dongle. We’ll see if this keyboard is too good to be true and report our findings in an update to this post.
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