Can any of you explain why the Zeal60 PCB is more expensive than other 60% PCBs ? Thats a weird question I understand, and I’m honestly not trying to whine about the price. I thought Zealios were overpriced before I tried them, and when I did, I was sold on them. I haven’t tried the Zeal60 PCB, the asking price is a bit steep, and unlike switches, I can’t get a “sampler”. I’m looking for some features that other PCBs dont have, more flexibility, programmability, better quality, all of the above… ? Can someone who owns one shed some insights ?
I don’t know the particulars behind its pricing but one reason you might want it over other PCBs is that there are very few if any others that support both RGB underglow and per-key RGB.
QMK support, multiple layout options, in switch RGB. Higher quality materials used and QC. Aftermarket RGB “underglow” strip can be added, but we don’t offer any support if you opt for this mod.
great thanks. out of stock at the moment. will have to watch/wait. noticed that the layout is fixed to the standard 60, though. all my 60s use the 7u + split r shift + split backspace layouts. hopefully they add support for it.
its because its hotswap - its hard to place the switches for multiple options. There are some more layouts coming though - I know David is looking at HHKB and @olivia has one of the proto’s of that as well
Figured I’d ask here: what kind of switch housings do per-switch LEDs shine through? Do you need fully transparent zealio/aliaz ones or is the milky white type OK? How about Kailh’s switches?
