The bfake and others are already in QMK, does it really matter if its a copy?.WKL is out of business, does a copy of a board no longer in production make it bad?.QMK is used on PCBs, that PCB is just an alternative PCB for that keyboard.For reference here are some arguments both for and against that I have heard throughout the years Yes port it into QMK This time I'd like to hear the opinions of the greater mechanical keyboard community. This is not the first time I've been put in this situation and I've always reached out to various individuals to hear opinions on whether to proceed or not. They design/manufacture both the PCBs and cases. Wheatfield Peripherals is a China based designer and manufacturer popular for taking existing designs most notably the Canoe (Fanoe) and several others, and producing them at very very very low cost, available through their taobao store. If you would like to read up on A87/B87 differences and similarities, you can read this post: The most visible of changes include the relocation of the USB mini b port from the left side to the right between the function and navigation keys (A87), and an addition of indicator LEDs above the arrow key cluster.Īs I have neither a genuine winkeyless.kr b87, or a Skog PCB I am unable to determine the similarities between this PCB and the genuine products. While the board is a b87 copy, it has additions that make it work with the Skog. Like most non winkeyless.kr manufactured ps2avrgb boards, the board is not licensed by winkeyless.kr and technically shouldn't even be using Bootmapper Client. It is a B87 form factor with A87 USB positioning. It is ps2avrgb and uses Bootmapper Client for firmware programming. The board is a winkeyless.kr b87 copy designed and manufactured by Wheatfield Peripherals intended for use in their fake Skog. I am unaware of any other GBs that have sold it. What is the definition of a clone? (Conversely, what makes 2 similar PCBs different?) What is a Skog?Ī Skog is a custom TKL board designed by Percent Studios and sold by Keyclack around 2017. Should QMK accept ports of PCBs that are copies of existing products?Ģ. However, the board is a clone of the Skog. I was recently sent a PCB to repair, and in the process of testing all the connections, I figured might as well port it into QMK, because I've already done half the work you know. Hello r/mk! I have a question I'd like help answering and hearing the opinions of the community about. Question for the community about copies/clones When submitting a link or text-post, tagging your submission will help others find it quickly (Hint: Use our Tag Guide for help). Any "What keyboard/switch should I buy?" questions should be posted in the Sticky at top of the page. Please Check The Wiki AND SEARCH Before SelfPosting. For a COMPLETE list of Keyboard subs see the Keyboard SubReddits Wiki Please SEARCH THE WIKI before posting a question.īe sure to check out our sister peripheral input subreddits: /r/keyboard (for non-mechanical keyboards and FUTURE input technologies), /r/keycapdesigners for exactly what the title suggests, /r/TrackBalls, /r/MouseReview, /r/CatsOnKeyboards, and finally /r/KeyboardCircleJerk. Remember - there is NO perfect switch, only the switch that is perfect for YOU! The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content in a friendly, loosely moderated setting. Meetups - Stay Home! 1,000,000 Subscribers.