Mechanical Keyboard modding question

[GeneralGusher]

Hi,

I have the Flagpower ck100 mechanical keyboard, and was wondering if it is possible to mod this keyboard so I can plug in a USB c wire into the keyboard instead of using the one that is already connected to the keyboard. I want to do this because I want to customize my keyboard in a way by changing the colors of the wire and stuff.

[minibois]

8 minutes ago, GeneralGusher said:

Hi,

I have the Flagpower ck100 mechanical keyboard, and was wondering if it is possible to mod this keyboard so I can plug in a USB c wire into the keyboard instead of using the one that is already connected to the keyboard. I want to do this because I want to customize my keyboard in a way by changing the colors of the wire and stuff.

This keyboard probably uses a USB cable that is built upon the USB 2.0 spec, meaning it has 4 wires inside (+5v, Ground, D+ and D-). A USB type C connector typically has 19 pins, instead of these four.

Your best bet is probably going to be getting a USB type C breakout board, which you would hand solder into place where the cable was connected previously. You would also need to find a place to properly mount it as well.

 

Just custom sleeving a USB 2.0 cable is probably much easier than what I described above.

[GeneralGusher]

10 minutes ago, minibois said:

This keyboard probably uses a USB cable that is built upon the USB 2.0 spec, meaning it has 4 wires inside (+5v, Ground, D+ and D-). A USB type C connector typically has 19 pins, instead of these four.

Your best bet is probably going to be getting a USB type C breakout board, which you would hand solder into place where the cable was connected previously. You would also need to find a place to properly mount it as well.

 

Just custom sleeving a USB 2.0 cable is probably much easier than what I described above.

Ok thanks!

 

i don’t know if you have an answer to this but do you know if it is possible to Change the type of switches and type of key caps on this particular keyboard?

[seon123]

Just now, GeneralGusher said:

Ok thanks!

 

i don’t know if you have an answer to this but do you know if it is possible to Change the type of switches and type of key caps on this particular keyboard?

No. It's not a mechanical keyboard with discrete switches, so you can't replace the switches. The keycaps look like they are some weird proprietary thing, so you can't replace those either.

[GeneralGusher]

10 minutes ago, seon123 said:

No. It's not a mechanical keyboard with discrete switches, so you can't replace the switches. The keycaps look like they are some weird proprietary thing, so you can't replace those either.

ok because I was just comparing the switches of the keyboard to another mechanical keyboard and they looked like they had the same top of the switch( the part the the keycaps connects/ fits on to) So I just wanted to make sure before I bought anything

[minibois]

23 minutes ago, GeneralGusher said:

ok because I was just comparing the switches of the keyboard to another mechanical keyboard and they looked like they had the same top of the switch( the part the the keycaps connects/ fits on to) So I just wanted to make sure before I bought anything

Would you happen to have a picture of a switch (take off a keycap and snap a photo)? If it's not clear from the photo, please mention the switch manufacturer. That is mentioned just above the stem (that is the - probably blue - piece in the center of a switch) (the writing is usually upside-down from where you are looking at it).

[GeneralGusher]

3 minutes ago, minibois said:

Would you happen to have a picture of a switch (take off a keycap and snap a photo)? If it's not clear from the photo, please mention the switch manufacturer. That is mentioned just above the stem (that is the - probably blue - piece in the center of a switch) (the writing is usually upside-down from where you are looking at it).

Here are 2 pictures of the keyboard

[seon123]

4 minutes ago, GeneralGusher said:

Here are 2 pictures of the keyboard

Hm. That's different from the Amazon listing I found.

https://www.amazon.com/FLAGPOWER-Mechanical-Multimedia-Breathing-Backlight/dp/B07432V11H

 

Though I see now that it doesn't actually say CK100 on the Amazon page. Apologies.

 

In that case, it looks like you'd be able to change out the keycaps with Cherry MX compatible keycaps (depending on the bottom row, not all might work). You should also be able to change the switches, though it would require desoldering the old ones.

[minibois]

6 minutes ago, GeneralGusher said:

Here are 2 pictures of the keyboard

Basically any Cherry MX compatible keycap set will work.

Keyswitch replacement would likely work too, but the reason I asked for the company who produced the switch; is because some switches have narrower pins (mainly Outemo). I can quite read who the switch manufacturer is though (that should be written above or below the blue stem).

 

Keep in mind would require solder skills and equipment.

And would likely void the warranty too (through conventional ways).

[GeneralGusher]

7 minutes ago, seon123 said:

Hm. That's different from the Amazon listing I found.

https://www.amazon.com/FLAGPOWER-Mechanical-Multimedia-Breathing-Backlight/dp/B07432V11H

 

Though I see now that it doesn't actually say CK100 on the Amazon page. Apologies.

 

In that case, it looks like you'd be able to change out the keycaps with Cherry MX compatible keycaps (depending on the bottom row, not all might work). You should also be able to change the switches, though it would require desoldering the old ones.

The link to the keyboard that I have is hard to find but here it is   https://www.amazon.com/FLAGPOWER-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anti-Ghosting-Gamers-Pro/dp/B06Y5DDF2N/ref=sr_1_2?crid=223YZGLQ0Z4L7&dchild=1&keywords=flagpower+mechanical+gaming+keyboard&qid=1585609017&refinements=p_89%3AFLAGPOWER&rnid=2528832011&sprefix=flagpower+mecah%2Caps%2C1002&sr=8-2

 

I just looked at the keyswitch, the company is called "content"