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HORUS K609 SE (Redragon) (slrpnk.net)

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Would this be an ok option for use on linux? Any thoughts on the brand, etc.?

HORUS K609 SE (Redragon)

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[–] wjrii 4 points 4 months ago

To use? Sure, though I'm not sure it would be any better than an offbrand low-profile mechanical you might find for ten or fifteen bucks cheaper.

To configure beyond the default layout? No. Apart from a handful of models that have been ported to QMK by third parties, Redragon boards have to be configured or re-mapped in windows. I have an E-Yooso that's a pcb-twin of a Redragon, and the RD software is fine but not very flexible and, as mentioned, windows only.

This is not to say it would be a bad board, far from it compared to an average cheapo membrane board, just that there's not a lot of unique stuff going on with your average floating-keycap gamer board. I do find I personally don't care for the choice to lose the 13 keys of the F-row in favor of ten rubber circles that do the same thing, only slightly worse. I am a fan of roller encoders versus standard vertical knobs, but IIRC the software may not let you customize the inevitable volume and lighting controls mapped to it.