In my opinion 6 feet or longer is preferable, but it should be long enough for use at most desk setups. I also would have liked to seen another shorter USB-C to USB-C cable included for mobile devices, considering the GK64 is small enough to be portable.

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Resets the keyboard to the default config. The dedicated reset keyboard key combo will be more effective; refer to your manual. guiIt’s a non-standard 60% layout that fits in dedicated arrow keys not typically found on 60% mechanical keyboards. This type of layout obviously requires some compromises to key size and placement. Most notable are the short right shift (1u), modifier keys to the right of the spacebar (removed or reduced to 1u) and slightly shorter 2u left shift. Not only will this make finding replacement keycaps more difficult, but it also shifts the stagger of the keys on one row to the left by 0.25u. For my needs having dedicated arrow keys is eminently useful so those compromises are worth the result.

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There is no "apply failed" message like there is on the official software, so map / umap can fail silently. Looking closer on the switches, we have the normal Gateron switch of the GK64 on the left and the optical Gateron switch of the GK61 on the right. They look pretty much the same except that the optical Gateron switch has a magnifying glass on top for the light to pass through and that the bottom part of the two switches is different, the optical switch doesn’t have pins like the standard switch. So if you’re planning to grab a hot-swappable keyboard, make sure you choose the right one for your preferred type of switch. There are issues with the web GUI such as not being able to map the base layer. I'd recommend avoiding the GUI if possible. The following commands can be used as command line args to just execute a specific command /gui, /map, /unmap, /dumpkeys. For example: GK6X.exe /map As for aesthetics the GK64 is a stunner. The gray anodized aluminum case is not only high quality, but gorgeous. It features angular CNC cutouts around all the edges and bottom for a slimming look, tiny bezels and smoothly rounded corners. The design looks masculine. Maybe even edgy.Software/firmware needs a lot more tweaks and improvements to compete with other fully programmable alternatives.

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Compiling may take several attempts depending on the version of mono. Try xbuild GK6X.sln, or msbuild GK6X.sln, or xbuild /p:TargetFrameworkVersion=v4.5 /p:TargetFrameworkProfile="", or ask for help in #4. https://github.com/wgwoods/gk64-python - thanks to @wgwoods for his work on annotating the dissasembly of the GK64 firmware. Now let’s take a look at the Geek GK64 mechanical keyboard, at first touch this keyboard feels really nice for its price, the design is good and it is pretty lightweight but it doesn’t flex that much. It weighs around 442 grams which is currently the lightest keyboard that I’ve tried. The layout is non-standard but that’s because it squeezed in the dedicated arrow keys which I really appreciate. Macros is for recording automated input sequences with delay adjustment. Once recorded you can program the macro to a key using the Configurations tab. One accessory the GK64 includes is a padded pouch for storage or transport. The keyboard was shipped inside the pouch, which I believe kept it from being further damaged. The box itself is fairly thin and provides minimal protection.Maps the keyboard based on the config in UserData/YOUR_MODEL_ID.txt. See Sample.txt for examples of setting keys, macros, and lighting. If you're running from source you'll need to copy the driver folder from a release build. For updating the GUI files see updating.txt. gui_le

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And lastly, we also have the layer switch feature which I think is the most important tool that you need for this keyboard. The physical dimensions of the GK64 measure in at approximately 11.5 inches by 4.125 inches. As expected from a full aluminum keyboard it weighs a hefty 910g (just barely over 2 pounds). To put that number in perspective the GK64 is a little heavier than the Durgod TKL keyboard I previously reviewed, despite being quiet a bit smaller in length and width. It’s well over 300 grams heavier than the Anne Pro, a similarly sized 60% mechanical keyboard. You can reprogram the base layer, layers 1-3, and layers 1-3 whilst the fn is held down. You can't move the fn key, but TempSwitchLayer1/2/3 can act similar to a secondary fn key. The base layer fn key set can't be mapped. unmap Best of all there is absolutely no branding. Zilch. Certainly has the look of a custom built mechanical keyboard. Not the type of design you’ll find mass produced on an assembly line from the popular mainstream brands.layout, PCB is compatible with multiple switches, supports Cherry Switch/Gateron Switch/Kailh BOX Switch, etc