the new budget kits are underrated! For those who wants to know more budget builds do look out for Feker IK75, Next time 75 and the mw65... those atm are the best bang for buck kits atm
@@tamqko3116 it depends if u really want the wireless feature, for me it doesn't really matter so I would suggest the NT75, plus u get so much more budget for switches, keycaps and mods
@@itssamueltan thank you! ill definitely get the nt75 now, but does it come with a pom/pc plate like the feker? if not, where do you think I can get one for the nt75?
I've been searching for a video that would properly explain how to screw in these gyatdamn screws since im new to the keyboard community. Thank you for this video, this helped me a lot :))
Appreciate you covering both this board and the Next Time 75! Been having trouble getting information about the differences of these boards, but I think your overviews sum it up!
@@itssamueltan Can you please help me to choose my next keyboard Samuel Tan ? I don't know if I buy the Feker IK75 or Akko ACR75 V2 ( south facing board) Basically for me the stronger points, the Feker have wireless and 8000mah batery and the Akko have better gaskets, materials and mounting, and I like the brand... I don't care about the knob... The bought are the same value for me,
Hey! loved the build. I followed the links you provided but it wasn't a POM replacement plate being offered, but PC. Couldn't find any other sellers offering the POM plate as well, think you could drop a link for where you got yours?
im thinking about getting this switches, how confortable is to type on them? ym going to use it both for work and for gaming, curently rocking outemu purples, also will they fit outemu hot-swap sockets?
I would say yes they can fit the outemu sockets but they will be very tight. And I would say they are good for gaming and typically, just a lil heavy for me
Hey! How are the stabilizers on this board stock? Also would this ik75 have any interference if used with boba u4t long stem with cherry keycaps? Thanks
Hello, the stock stabs are quite okay but I recommend u mod them, as for the Boba u4t if u have long stem should be fine but just be careful because some double shot keycaps are very thick and will have interference
is it possible to remap the 4 keys under the knob? I'm currently using a full 104 and wanted to switch to 75%. The keys I need are Del, Home, End, and Prnt Srcn.
Thank you for asking this question two years ago! I am needing the exact same functionality and this determined what I bought. Glad to know! I’m actually “downgrading” from an ASUS Azoth because I’ve haaaaated the asus software, and the OLED screen is so wasteful and pointless. So I’m swapping my switches and keys over to this feker soon and I’ll sell the azoth to cover it.
Ok I’m currently installing the Pom plate and trying to screw everything back together but for some reason the screws that attach it to the pcb won’t fully go in, am I not supposed to fully screw them in or am I doing something wrong? I’d really appreciate some help cause I can’t find anything on the issue.
@@itssamueltan Hello thanks for the reply. I was able to get the stand offs on but I was referring to around 6:39 where your adding those screws back. They won't go all the way in, I actually had to loosen some of the stand offs so those screws would somewhat fit. Sorry if this sounds confusing im new to this.
@@itssamueltan my bluetooth either connects fine or not at all. It's a bit confusing for me but in the end any input doesn't work. My 2.4g connects also but when I press a key it does it fine the first second, then a second later acts like I held down the key. After a couple of seconds any input I put in doesn't work at all. At times my 2.4g puts a couple inputs from last time I turned it on. My wired works fine and acts like nothing is wrong, software is also fine. It's been like this for a couple days when I first got it.
Great review yet again. I wanna ask though, are these Feker Crystal Linear switches compatible with Outemu Hotswap sockets? I saw a picture on reddit with these switches used on a Redragon K552 (having outemu sockets), and I'm wondering if these will really fit on mine.
Torn between this or the rk84. Trying to mod my first keyboard and can't really decide to go for a barebone or the prebuilt. Any advice why should I choose a barebone over the rk84 or any prebuilt keyboards ? Thank you so much ☺️ really nice video btw 😃
Are there any cherry interference using that cherry keycap and that keyboard ? Im new to this community and just ordered my kit and freaking out when I learned about cherry interference 😭
I just picked up this kit along with the Feker Holy Pandas V2 and can't wait till it arrives. Would you recommend getting cherry profile keycaps to avoid interference (if there is any)? I can't decide between that or ASA. Also you mentioned in another post that all Feker switches have longer poles? Anyway, this was a very informative video! Thank you!
Hey, I would suggest if getting cherry profile you can get dye Sub PBT because it's not that thick, but thicker PBT/ABS will have interference. Or ASA from Akko is nice too
Awesome video, man! I'm very interested in this keeb but as a noob, I'm unsure whether Gateron Yellow Pro will work on this. Also which keycaps should I buy to avoid interference?
great video, I've seen ads on bangood and aliexpress as "FEKER IK75", is the "v3" a new and different version or just a marketing stunt? Also, any thoughts on battery lifetime?
It's the same keyboard honestly just a different code name, and for the battery life I would say it can last up to 40+ days with regular daily use with no rgb
@@brucenadonza3655 it’s only green for a few minutes after plugging it in. If it’s charged then it goes back to whatever color you have it programmed to. (I own two so speaking from personal experience)
Which keyboard kit do u think is better or better suited for my use case (kinda overwhelmed by the choices of 75% keyboards these days) Keychron V1, NT75, Feker IK75v3, or James Donkey A3 (or any other keyboard kits would u recommend) North or south facing led isn’t a big thing cuz i can use oem keycaps on north facing but south facing would be a nice option since im already used to cherry keycaps. Wireless isnt a miss but can be a plus. Anyways thank you for your time and have a great day. Thanks
The keyboard looks and sounds but here's a suggestion for video (maybe) build a premium keyboard in a future like tofu or gentleman 65 or Maybe the d65 not saying the contents is bad but maybe something premium
Hey man these builds are all for my channel and ofcos me 🤣 I do sell some off after some time because there's too many keyboards. (I also do commission builds too )
FEKER IK75 75v3
Software - drive.google.com/drive/folders/16f-bnSOP3XbuhXBRkq0PUQWKd4I885uW
the new budget kits are underrated! For those who wants to know more budget builds do look out for Feker IK75, Next time 75 and the mw65... those atm are the best bang for buck kits atm
Yess agreed that's why I made videos on them 🤣
@@itssamueltan oh thats truee the trifecta
this is the dillema for me because the ik75 is so much better, but the next time board is half the price so I really don't know rn
@@tamqko3116 it depends if u really want the wireless feature, for me it doesn't really matter so I would suggest the NT75, plus u get so much more budget for switches, keycaps and mods
@@itssamueltan thank you! ill definitely get the nt75 now, but does it come with a pom/pc plate like the feker? if not, where do you think I can get one for the nt75?
I've been searching for a video that would properly explain how to screw in these gyatdamn screws since im new to the keyboard community. Thank you for this video, this helped me a lot :))
Thanks!
Appreciate you covering both this board and the Next Time 75! Been having trouble getting information about the differences of these boards, but I think your overviews sum it up!
Thanks!! It basically boils down to if you're on a budget or do u want a wireless keyboard
Just which this keyboard could be a south facing RGB, because of that North Facing RGB, I bought the Akko ACR 75 V2 instead
Yea sadly, but newer versions have South facing RGB tho
@@itssamueltan Can you please help me to choose my next keyboard Samuel Tan ? I don't know if I buy the Feker IK75 or Akko ACR75 V2 ( south facing board)
Basically for me the stronger points, the Feker have wireless and 8000mah batery and the Akko have better gaskets, materials and mounting, and I like the brand... I don't care about the knob... The bought are the same value for me,
@@raf.nogueira maybe you can look at the GK75? Or G80 by Lychee Gaming
Hey! loved the build. I followed the links you provided but it wasn't a POM replacement plate being offered, but PC. Couldn't find any other sellers offering the POM plate as well, think you could drop a link for where you got yours?
Hello yea I made a mistake and can't change the thumbnail 🥲, I do have a shop but it's in Malaysia, KeebsProject is on Shopee
Mine didn't have those screws at 2:40 :(
Dang, but the plate will still fit tho
Would 1.4mm cherry profile keycaps have any interference with the north facing switches?
Yes there will be
i bought this and can't get it open. Any advice?
Try harder but not too hard 🤣
@@itssamueltan i got it open with a plyer
awesome video man🤟 this keyboard will definitely be in my watchlist
Thanks man!
This is the most underrated 75% keyboard. Beats TH80 Pro, M1 Monsgeek, AKKO etc.
Well it's been out for quite some time, it will be cheaper now
So the next timwe 75 is pretty much same thing? Just non-wireless?
Kinda tbh 😂
Just wanna ask which board is better? Feker IK75 Pro/V3 or Next Time 75 NT75(wireless)?
Hmm both have their pro and cons, if you want better build quality go for Feker, if want a cheaper board go for NT
I bought this keyboard and downloaded the software and I can’t get rid of the rainbow on the outer ring of the keyboard case
I think maybe you can only adjust it with the FN keys on the keyboard
Can you switch between 2.4G and Bluetooth with keyboard shortcut?
So far no, it must be switched on that switch
Hi I would just like to ask if you know the firmware version of Kefer IK75? I’m having some issues on the firmware of mine. Thanks in advance.
Hello I'm not so sure what it is 🥲
im thinking about getting this switches, how confortable is to type on them? ym going to use it both for work and for gaming, curently rocking outemu purples, also will they fit outemu hot-swap sockets?
I would say yes they can fit the outemu sockets but they will be very tight. And I would say they are good for gaming and typically, just a lil heavy for me
Hey! How are the stabilizers on this board stock? Also would this ik75 have any interference if used with boba u4t long stem with cherry keycaps? Thanks
Hello, the stock stabs are quite okay but I recommend u mod them, as for the Boba u4t if u have long stem should be fine but just be careful because some double shot keycaps are very thick and will have interference
@@itssamueltan What mods do you recommend doing? Thanks
now that the Keychron V1, which is the better buy?
Hard choice tbh, depends on your budget and what u like
can you test out if those switches hav any north facing interference with cherry profile
Yes they do for thick ones, slim ones will not
check out the ajazz ac064 its a rm300 high profile anodize aluminium kit
Already have it video next week 👀
is it possible to remap the 4 keys under the knob? I'm currently using a full 104 and wanted to switch to 75%. The keys I need are Del, Home, End, and Prnt Srcn.
Yes with the software
Thank you for asking this question two years ago! I am needing the exact same functionality and this determined what I bought. Glad to know! I’m actually “downgrading” from an ASUS Azoth because I’ve haaaaated the asus software, and the OLED screen is so wasteful and pointless. So I’m swapping my switches and keys over to this feker soon and I’ll sell the azoth to cover it.
Ok I’m currently installing the Pom plate and trying to screw everything back together but for some reason the screws that attach it to the pcb won’t fully go in, am I not supposed to fully screw them in or am I doing something wrong? I’d really appreciate some help cause I can’t find anything on the issue.
Hello there is no screw to attach it to the PCB, there's only standoffs, I explain it on the video, hope this helps
@@itssamueltan Hello thanks for the reply. I was able to get the stand offs on but I was referring to around 6:39 where your adding those screws back. They won't go all the way in, I actually had to loosen some of the stand offs so those screws would somewhat fit. Sorry if this sounds confusing im new to this.
Is it good for gaming how can i know cause in keyboard no one mentione anything about latincy Thanks
Hey it has NKRO and wireless 2.4g is very fast with around 1-5ms latency not noticeable
I was wondering why the ctrl key is a different color from the rest of the rgb?
Pairing or charging mode, I don't really remember 🤣
Really liked your vid! Would you know how to decrease the brightness of the underglow?
Hey I don't think that's possible, u can only turn it on or off and thanks! Btw
@@itssamueltan thanks for responding!
@@itssamueltan is it possible to turn off side led too other than underglow led?
What's the size of the key for the right alt, right function, right control and right shift and the spacebar?
1u and 1.25u for the right shift if I'm not mistaken
Hi, does your keyboard have issue where by the control and right arrow key not installed properly with the metal plate?
Hi mine doesn't have that issue
@@itssamueltan What can cause it. Anyway to fix it??
was wonder if you have a problem like mine where my wireless and bluetooth isn't really working
Hmm I don't have that issue, what problems are u facing??
@@itssamueltan my bluetooth either connects fine or not at all. It's a bit confusing for me but in the end any input doesn't work. My 2.4g connects also but when I press a key it does it fine the first second, then a second later acts like I held down the key. After a couple of seconds any input I put in doesn't work at all. At times my 2.4g puts a couple inputs from last time I turned it on. My wired works fine and acts like nothing is wrong, software is also fine. It's been like this for a couple days when I first got it.
Great review yet again. I wanna ask though, are these Feker Crystal Linear switches compatible with Outemu Hotswap sockets? I saw a picture on reddit with these switches used on a Redragon K552 (having outemu sockets), and I'm wondering if these will really fit on mine.
Hey I think they will fit no problems
how did you turn the underglow off? I cant figure out this software
It's actually just FN+ the keys under the knob
Torn between this or the rk84. Trying to mod my first keyboard and can't really decide to go for a barebone or the prebuilt. Any advice why should I choose a barebone over the rk84 or any prebuilt keyboards ? Thank you so much ☺️ really nice video btw 😃
I would recommend the IK75, it has more features 🤣
@@itssamueltan and I've ordered mine yesterday 😂 thanks for the reply !
Can you please tell me whats the diameter size on the knob? pretty pretty pleaseee
I'm not so sure but it's the same as the TM680
@@itssamueltan thanks a lot amigo!!!
What do you recommend bcs im planning to get a first build the nt75 or ik75 bcs the switch im trying to use is durock lavender and tangerines
Hmm if u need to wireless feature get the IK75, if not a the NT75 will be the best budget option
Hello I would like to ask if I can use a GMMK Pro top frame on the IK75? just curious
Hmm no, it's not the same
@@itssamueltan ohh okay thanks, I thought it'd be worth the shot
can you do a mod video on this keyboard? the sound stock sounds good but it can be better
Hmm I need to think of what to do tho
@@itssamueltan yes I think it needs more thock lol . But it sounds good for the price ngl
Does this have a nkro feature?
Yes
Do you know if akko rose red switches are compatible with this board?
Yes they are
Are there any cherry interference using that cherry keycap and that keyboard ? Im new to this community and just ordered my kit and freaking out when I learned about cherry interference 😭
Yes there is but doesn't really bother me
I just picked up this kit along with the Feker Holy Pandas V2 and can't wait till it arrives. Would you recommend getting cherry profile keycaps to avoid interference (if there is any)? I can't decide between that or ASA. Also you mentioned in another post that all Feker switches have longer poles? Anyway, this was a very informative video! Thank you!
Hey, I would suggest if getting cherry profile you can get dye Sub PBT because it's not that thick, but thicker PBT/ABS will have interference. Or ASA from Akko is nice too
Awesome video, man! I'm very interested in this keeb but as a noob, I'm unsure whether Gateron Yellow Pro will work on this. Also which keycaps should I buy to avoid interference?
Hey yes it will work, and I would suggest trying OEM profile or other profiles, or just some Dye-Sub PBT will work too
How's the flex of this baord? Is it very stiff like stock gmmk pro or there are some flex but not alot?
Honestly the flex is just only abit maybe 0.3mm with the POM plate
Hey i really need ur help here
Would u reccomend this or the next time 75?
NT75 for budget, this if u need the wireless feature
Hey thanks for the review! Love the content and production quality! How does the knob feel? Is there any wobbling? Thanks!
Hey thanks!! And no the knob is very sturdy, it's even hard to take off 🤣
great video, I've seen ads on bangood and aliexpress as "FEKER IK75", is the "v3" a new and different version or just a marketing stunt? Also, any thoughts on battery lifetime?
It's the same keyboard honestly just a different code name, and for the battery life I would say it can last up to 40+ days with regular daily use with no rgb
@@itssamueltan 40 days sounds pretty decent for this price, this is a great kit, just wished there were options for opaque back or white case.
@@UnderProxy well yeah. This is basically the next time 75 but with rgb
will akko cs switches have no interference with the cherry profile keycaps?
Yeap
@@itssamueltan what are sizes for the stabilizers keys,caps lock,tab and right shift?
Really good quality vids man! did u experience any interference?
Nope so far so good
Does the left ctrl light stay green ? I saw a review on these saying theirs stayed green throughout.
Mine didn't tho, not sure why
@@itssamueltan Just noticed during the typing test portion that it's glowing green. Maybe only when it's plugged in?
@@brucenadonza3655 it’s only green for a few minutes after plugging it in. If it’s charged then it goes back to whatever color you have it programmed to. (I own two so speaking from personal experience)
Can you gummy o-ring this board?
I'm not so sure tbh
do you need built your own by this feker? or it come perfect
The whole package is quite nice
this board is very tempting ...
Future projects? 👀
@@itssamueltan feker board with feker pandas?
how long can the keyboard last with full RGB lighting ( battery wise ) ??
I would say around 30 hours of use
Can you control/program the back lights from Linux or macOS?
Hey, for Linux & MacOS I think u can only use the build in FN Lights. Software still unavailable
Can you o-ring the pcb and polycarbonate together?
Hmm I think yes but I'm not sure if it will stay put properly
@@itssamueltan ill sandpaper the usb port if it will not fit
Looking Nice! 🔥
Thankss bro 🔥
i have a question, can you use xda profile keycaps
Yes
@@itssamueltan thx for the info
@@itssamueltan i was gonna buy this next month
What budget thock switch that you would recommend other than gateron yellow?
akko cs jelly blacks
Akko CS Silver, KTT Mint, KTT Kang White
How would you rank ik75, mw65, mk870, and the acr75. For me layout doesn't matter and I use oem keycaps and don't care about rgb
I would say for me it's the, MW65, ACR75, IK75 and MK870.
Where did you get the POM plate?
Comes with the kit for free
How would you compare this to the CIY Tester84?
Much more expensive and has better build quality, and ofcos it has a knob
just asking, in multitasking like gaming and typing, would it be better to have the alu or pc plate?
For me I don't mind, I just prefer a lower switch spring
@@itssamueltan tnx and Godbless
Pc
@@-keiskx1774 tnx and take care always
Great review! Which do you think is the better package overall - this or the MW65?
For me I like the MW65 more because I don't like the bulky 75%
MW65 is also cheaper, south-facing rgb so no cherry keycaps interference, pcb screw in stabs
@@MrShah434 yes this too
Thanks for the input guys. I think you both just made up my mind to get the MW65!
Are there other versions for this keyboard or is the V3 just part of the name?
Technically no 🤣
where can you get the drivers or the programs for the keyboard?
You can Google it or get it from AliExpress
Hello! how do you turn off the bottom rainbow LEDs?
Hey I used the software
@@itssamueltan i cant find it on the software :( i can only change the keys leds. :|
Hi there would the GMK clones on shopee fit this keyboard specifically the GMK Kaminarimon on Shopee? Many thanks! Loved the in depth review
Another quick qn is, have u tried the steel plate as opposed to the polycarbonate one? If so, is there a noticeable difference?
Yes I've tried it, honestly not much difference for the plate, for the keycaps I'm not so sure they have that yet
@@itssamueltan But they should fit GMK clone keycaps right? Thanks for the info!
@@COZY__BOY yeapp no problems with that
Do you get north facing interference with those cherry profile keycaps or does the Feker Crystal switches have a long pole?
Hey, so the Feker switches have a longer stem but these keycaps are very thick so there was some
Yeah. As someone who likes cherry profile keycaps, the north-facing switch orientation is a deal-breaker for me.
Total dimension of this keyboard?
Dimension: 330 x 138 x 25mm
You make really damn interesting videos. Im considering this but based on your experience which keyboard around rm200~~ would you recommend?
Thanks! I would recommend the CIY line if you're really on a budget
@@itssamueltan i see im trying to build a rm350 kb with rm200~ kit. Thank you for your recommendation :D
This vs Next Time 75 with Tri Mode
Which one is better?
IK75 looks better
What do the standoffs do in the case?
Let the PCB and plate sit on
@@itssamueltan what if I cut it?
@@imghosty5805 please don't, it plate and PCB will have nothing no sit on
@@itssamueltan can it pierce through tape?
@@imghosty5805 yes you can
Does the feker ik75 work on android via bluetooth,2.4 ghz,wired through a usb c connector?
Only the Bluetooth will work
@@itssamueltan thx i will still test it tho
@@itssamueltan what i mean by usb connecter is one where its like a usb other side is usb c and other side is usb a
@@itssamueltan does the 2.4 ghz dongle use the keyboard battery or device battery?
The extra plate is made from PC, not POM 🥲
Yea ma bad🥲 they are too similar and I was confused
hi, can the frame be replace with aluminium frame ya?
So far no
One of the screw of mine is really tight I cant even mod this thing. Already tried multiple attempts :(
But there isn't much screws 🥲 I wish u the best of luck
Which is better, NT75 or IK75V3?
NT75 if you're on a tight budget, IK75 is you need wireless
does this kit always come with a pom plate?
For Feker yes
Hey just to confirm FEKER IK75 is different than Next Time 75?
Yes it's different
What polling rate is the keyboard?
1000hz
Which keyboard kit do u think is better or better suited for my use case (kinda overwhelmed by the choices of 75% keyboards these days)
Keychron V1, NT75, Feker IK75v3, or James Donkey A3 (or any other keyboard kits would u recommend)
North or south facing led isn’t a big thing cuz i can use oem keycaps on north facing but south facing would be a nice option since im already used to cherry keycaps. Wireless isnt a miss but can be a plus. Anyways thank you for your time and have a great day. Thanks
Also i would prefer a white keyboard…
Hmm I would recommend the JamesDonkey A3 if you want a prebuilt, or Akko, because they have alot of 75% too
What mods do u recommend on the james donkey a3 to make it sound thockier
@@zhenhao_ng I think more foam and sound dampers would help
Are the stock stabs good enough or do i need to buy aftermarket ones like durock v2
how to change underglow color? i can't change it via software
U can look at the manual
FUNCTION + RIGHT CTRL, SORRY FOR DE CAPS
@@PiresRM84 Thanks Sire!
Feker IK75 vs Lychee G66? :)
G66 all the way 🤣
@@itssamueltan really??? Okay you've convinced me. I'll get the g66.
@@NewLifeMoves yeap or the G80 if u want a 75% 🤣
The keyboard looks and sounds but here's a suggestion for video (maybe) build a premium keyboard in a future like tofu or gentleman 65 or Maybe the d65 not saying the contents is bad but maybe something premium
I want to but I'm broke 🤣 maybe if I get rich enough or they would like to sponsor some 😅 currently not financially feasible
What screws does the Feker IK75 use?
No screws
@@itssamueltan for the pc plate
@@imghosty5805 I'm not so sure for this 🥲
@@itssamueltan it seemed like hex screws not sure tho
would you recommend this or the nt75 keyboard?
If you need wireless mode this is nice, but if you just want a knob the NT75 will work fine
Can Nj80 knob replace feker ik75 knob?
Hmm I think it's possible but I'm not sure
Which one do you prefer? FEKER IK75 or AKKO MOD 007 considering the price difference
If you're on a budget this IK75 is definitely the one, but if you have more money to burn MOD007 is a solid choice
Mod007 is way better
@@44frenchfries54 Yea but the price difference kinda destroys my live savings ngl. Im just asking if its worth the price difference
How would you rank Mk870 , fiker ik75 , akko 5075 and th80
For me layout doesn’t matter ?
For me the TH80 may be the best option, build quality and price wise
what do u prefer clack or thocky?
Me I prefer thocky like the PG67 build I did
@@itssamueltan Oh thats cool I prefer more clacky idk its satisfying
Unfortunately, these cost around 120 CAD from Ali and Banggood, quite far off the price you mentioned
Maybe u can try taobao
Bought this as a Canadian, Honestly paying the extra due to exchange rate and duties is worth it
No interference with keycap?
Nope
@@itssamueltan Thanks man. It seems because it has long pole. Just ordered feker airys.
You build this keebs for yourself!
Or for customer ?
Bcs you are consistent with new builds man!keep going
Hey man these builds are all for my channel and ofcos me 🤣 I do sell some off after some time because there's too many keyboards. (I also do commission builds too )
@@itssamueltanok
you rich
😆😆
Now I wanna buy this keyboard. How many do I need bro? 😅
Not much 🤣 u just need money
Clean!
Thanks!
Wow really underrated reviewer
Thanks! 😢
Thanks! 🥲
Nice Review
Thanks!
I think the spare plate is a PC plate
Yeah agreed but it says POM on other websites
Budget knob boards are the new trend now eh…
Yeah who doesn't like to save money
Yeah that’s why I love budget boards. So to join the trend I gonna buy the next time 75 which is cheaper
feker ik75 vs next time 75!
Coming soon hahaha
noice
Thanks