Wooting 80HE

The Asgard · 9 Jan 2024 at 14:23

Anyone looking forward to Wooting 80HE Release?

Still looking for a keyboard and this might tick the box for me.

The Asgard · 9 Jan 2024 at 17:10

They are using Kick Starter so there will be a founders edition. You can probably bag one when they go into production. Kick Starter kicks off in 15 days+

The Asgard · 14 Jan 2024 at 09:44

henry hoov3r said:
I’ve been considering another keyboard ive got a 60 but do miss the F keys and dedicated arrow keys. Won’t these be sold out for ages?

What are the switches like for general typing?

The Asgard · 17 Jan 2024 at 14:51

t2na said:
I'd stick to a different keyboard for general typing if you're used to a full mechanical keyboard - at least if it's a lot of typing you plan on doing.

I have a Wooting 60 but use the Lekker Linear 45 switches over the 60 - incredible for gaming and slightly improved over the 60 for typing - but I much prefer using my full mechanical keyboard when it comes to any actual typing for a proper work day.

It's fine for Discord, replying to messages on forums or writing quick emails but I find that any sustained typing through the day just feels a bit awkward.

I'm sure it's something you could get used to if you stuck with it - for me, it was just easier to have 2 keyboards and to swap depending on what I'm doing.

Thanks for the info. I was hoping they would be a good general purpose switch by adjusting the actuation point with the software.

I’m using a Logitech Orion G910 which is a bit meh. Previous to that a Corsair K series with red switches and before that a keyboard that had brown switches. I think that was a Magetouch or something.

I think browns have been the best but the reds weren’t bad.

What switches are in your full keyboard?

The Asgard · 17 Jan 2024 at 17:35

The Q1 Pro is on my list with banana switches. Having the Bluetooth means it would be great with my Steam Deck when I need a keyboard.

The Asgard · 9 Mar 2024 at 18:45

t2na said:
Just as a quick update on this, I ended up using the Wooting as my primary keyboard for the last 4 weeks for both work and gaming partly by chance, partly because I thought it would be worth trialling.

I thought I'd struggle through a few hours and then stop but I ended up sticking with it as I gradually got more and more used to typing on it - and after a few days of only using it I think I'm actually quicker at typing on the Wooting than my regular board now.

I probably make a few more typing errors (that could also be layout switching though, going from 7u space bar / short right shift / backspace moving position) but my overall typing speed is definitely quicker and I adjusted the actuation point in the software (just like you mentioned) and applied the 'typing' profile they have on offer. That's definitely worked well - and I now just swap between that typing profile to my regular 'gaming' profile when I want to actually use it for games.

I've got the other boards out of the box but haven't been tempted to use another board at all for the last month.

Thanks for the info mate. Looks like the 80 might be a worth while purchase.

I ended up buying a GMMK Pro pre built for a steal of a price and couldn’t be happier. I will still have a look at the 80 once they decide what they are doing with it.