Planning to buy this. Is it a good keyboard where I can used it for multiple devices at ones? Gonna use it for work and gaming. I type heavy? or angry? too if it matters.

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Full Disclosure*: No sponsorships or freebie handouts here—I’m just giving you my honest thoughts as someone who loves a good bit of tech. If you’re eyeing the Neon 80, here’s what you’re really in for.*

Alright, so the AngryMiao Neon 80 arrived, and first thing’s first: it doesn’t come in your usual box. Instead, you get this full-on briefcase, complete with custom foam padding, and it feels like you’re about to disarm a bomb—or pull off a high-stakes heist. This isn’t just packaging; it’s a whole experience, like they’re saying, “Mate, this isn’t just any keyboard.” And honestly? It works. Unboxing it felt like I’d just scored a piece of spy gear.

First Impressions: Design & Build Quality
The design on this thing is something else. Think of it like a retro-futuristic masterpiece, straight out of some Synth-wave, sci-fi fever dream. The aluminium frame is tough as nails and gives it a solid, premium feel. But it’s the lighting that’ll blow you away. The Neon 80 has 389 LEDs in total—front, side, and even within each switch. Yeah, you read that right: this thing lights up like a Christmas tree. And I mean that in the best way possible.

Now, if you’re someone who normally scoffs at RGB, like I do half the time, you might be thinking, “Is this a bit over the top?” And to be honest, it kinda is. But once I set it up and uploaded my own light show, it didn’t feel extra; it felt… awesome. I’ve got it doing a slow, ripple effect across the keys, and every time I sit down, it’s like a mini light show. It’s wired-only, which might be a deal-breaker for some, but all those LEDs need power, and going wireless would just drain the thing in minutes.

The Typing Feel: A Surprising Treat for Your Fingers
Underneath all the flash, the Neon 80’s typing feel is a real surprise. It’s loaded with their new Icy Silver Pro V2 switches, which are bloody smooth. AngryMiao went with Y3 composite stems and PA12 nylon housing, so every press has this lovely thock that’s deep and refined. Not the clacky, rattly sound you’d get with cheaper boards, but a genuinely satisfying, muted thock. The adjustable leaf spring mount lets you play around with the feel, too—soft and cushy or firm and snappy, it’s your call. Honestly, it’s got me typing emails I don’t even need to send just to keep the experience going.

And look, I know some of this sounds a bit over-the-top, but I’m genuinely impressed. I didn’t think I’d care that much about the customization, but here I am, switching back and forth between firm and soft setups depending on my mood. It’s like having a new keyboard every day, and for those of us who are picky about feel, it’s a godsend.

Real-World RGB Madness
Let’s talk about the lighting again because, let’s be real, it’s the main attraction. I usually keep RGB pretty low-key, but AngryMiao’s four-dimensional lighting is on another level. You upload your own effects, and this smart chip in the keyboard spreads them across all the LEDs. I set it to shift from a cool blue to warm yellow as I type, and it’s like my desk has a life of its own. At night, it’s even better—it adds this vibe to my whole setup that’s almost too good to be true.

And the kicker? It’s not just a “look at me” gimmick. It actually makes typing or gaming feel immersive. Flicking through Reddit or smashing out a report feels different when your keyboard is lighting up in sync with each move. A bit over the top? Maybe. Worth it? For me, yeah.

Customisation: QMK and VIAL
Mate for those who like tweaking things until they’re perfect, the Neon 80 supports QMK and VIAL, which is a big deal. If you’re the kind of person who’s got macros mapped for everything under the sun, this is your playground. AngryMiao even has their own software, AM Vialite, which takes all the customisation options and makes them look schmick and easy to use. It’s intuitive enough on both Windows and macOS, so you won’t need to fumble around with settings.

Real Talk: I don’t mess around with layouts too much, but even I had a blast setting up different macros and lighting profiles. And for those more hardcore users who want control over every key? You’ll have an absolute field day.

Pros:
• Premium Packaging: The briefcase and foam setup make you feel like you’ve bought something special.
• Striking Aesthetic: Retro-futuristic design that stands out, even when the LEDs are off.
• Customizable Typing Feel: Three-stage adjustable leaf spring mount and smooth Icy Silver Pro V2 switches.
• Epic RGB: Four-dimensional lighting that’s fully customizable with an interactive light show vibe.
• Powerful Software: QMK, VIAL, and AM Vialite support for in-depth customization.

Cons:
• No Wireless: This beast is wired-only, which might not suit people who prefer a clean desk.
• High Price Tag: At this price, it’s not for everyone—definitely aimed at enthusiasts.
• Software Takes Some Learning: While AM Vialite is intuitive, beginners might need some extra time to explore it fully.

Final Verdict
The AngryMiao Neon 80 is one heck of a keyboard. From the moment you open that James Bond-style briefcase to the first keystroke, it’s clear this is more than just a tool—it’s an experience. The RGB lighting is mesmerising, the build quality is rock solid, and the typing feel, thanks to the Icy Silver Pro V2 switches and adjustable leaf spring mount, is next level.

Is it a bit much? Sure. But if you’re like me and appreciate a good mix of functionality, style, and a bit of flair, the Neon 80 nails it. This is a keyboard that looks and feels like it’s built for enthusiasts, yet it’s intuitive enough for the average Joe to enjoy.

At the end of the day, the Neon 80 isn’t for everyone. But for those of us who want something unique, that feels incredible and brings life to the desk, it’s a real treat. It’s an investment, no doubt—but one that’ll make you smile every time you sit down to use it.

Does anyone know the bottom out force of the Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie? I can't find any info on it and I can't find the force pressure chart either

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Switch ticking only occurs when using near edge of keycap to depress switch

Hello everybody, wanted to discuss a common (to me) switch ticking problem I've found, along with my observations. I've spent far too long trying to diagnose and fix this tiny issue, but I haven't seen this discussed before. I feel like it should be a known problem, because around half of the linear switches I've tried have this issue. It's somewhat subtle like spring ping, but I'm hoping others know what I'm talking about and some knowledge can be shared.

Context:

In the video, I'm using a Durock Black Lotus linear switch, hand lubed with krytox 205g0. As you can see, a ticking sound is introduced when pressing the near half (south edge) of the keycap. During regular typing this maybe happens naturally 1 in 10 keypresses, which contrasts harshly with a smooth lower pitched switch like this one.

It actually took me a long time to figure out what was even causing this ticking. I've demonstrated at the end of the video what is physically happening to the switch stem that causes this tick (cream colored switch I hold up, BSUN Jade Rosales). You cannot hear the ticking nearly as much with just the switch in hand, but once it has a keycap on it the problem becomes much more pronounced. This is discussed more in my 'observations' below.

Why is this happening:

These switches both have great tolerances, but there is a small gap between the front of the stem and the housing. The back of the stem completely rests against the housing, which is why it doesn't have this issue when pressing on the back of the key.

On the switches this is happening, there seems to be a very similar feel in switch wobble and the way the stem fits in the upper housing. Untouched, the stem rests against the back housing, and when you lightly press your finger on the near edge of a keycap you can feel it rock and almost 'lock' or 'snap' forward for lack of a better term. If you have linears give this a go, you might feel what I'm talking about.

Observations:

1. Even on a switch with great tolerances, there is often a small gap between the front of the stem and the top housing, causing the tick when the stem is forced horizontally forward at the same time it is forced vertically down. A PCB with backward facing switch sockets makes recreating the ticking issue very difficult. I also eventually realized this is exacerbated because I'm using cherry profile keycaps, which add height and an upward slope on bottom row keys on the near edge of the keycap.

2. In conjunction with the above, using a lower/flatter profile keycap reduces ticking incidence, and taller/angled profile caps make the ticking easier to reproduce. This is because a higher profile keycap makes it easier to force the switch stem horizontally towards you when pressing on the near edge (south edge)

3. Hand lubing with a thicker lube reduces, but does not eliminate the ticking. Filming VERY slightly reduces ticking volume/frequency

4. Switches with absolute top of the line wobble/tolerances (HMX for example) don't seem have this problem when hand lubed. Both my HMX switches do, however, still click very slightly forward when you rest your finger on the near edge of the keycap, it just doesn't make the same noise. Not sure if this is caused by a slightly tighter tolerance, or some other characteristic of the switch

5. Switches with poorer wobble/tolerances (Hand lubed alpacas, korbs, durock daybreak for example) also don't have this problem, seemingly because they wiggle in all directions, not just forward, and they don't 'click' forward when the stem rocks forward like the tighter tolerance switches do. Everything is just looser, so obviously they don't sound as smooth, but also don't have the contrast between sometimes perfectly smooth and sometimes ticking

6. The best solution I've found is to reduce the spring weight. This likely works because the stem is not being pressed upwards as forcefully, so (if using a light enough spring) it is more difficult to apply horizontal force without the spring giving way and allowing the stem to drop before it can 'snap' forwards.

Conclusion:

I don't have a conclusion, sorry for the long post. I haven't tried many tactiles so I don't know if this problem extends beyond linears. Would love to hear some discussion of anyone who experienced this, and what they did to fix it if anything.

Also, open to any switch discussion in general. I'm looking to buy a new switch right now that doesn't have this problem. At the very least, would like to get some lighter springs to try out to fix the Black Lotus's, because I only have 25g springs to swap in and that is way too light. The Durock Black Lotus is incredible in so many ways, I just cannot get past the tick issue. Been loving light (45 and less max weight) gram switches lately, enjoying my ttc ice frozen in my work board and hmx xinhai in my home board. Any experts with switch or spring suggestions for myself and the masses on Reddit would be greatly appreciated

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