Max Keyboard Falcon-20 Programmable Macropad Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit Multicolor LED, Cherry MX RGB Switch (Cherry MX RGB Brown)

For reference, I have the Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate with Cherry MX Brown switches.- it's a blank keyboard, no letters/numbers printed on the keycapsI bought the Falcon-20 with Cherry MX Brown switches. I then bought a set of blank keycaps from Das Keyboard, and replaced the keycaps on the Falcon-20 with the blank ones. Placed it to the left of my Das keyboard, and voila!Works great, no problems, and solidly built. Using the software to create macros, lighting effects, etc. is very easy and works on my Windows 10 machine.It is indispensable to my workflow, as I rely on it as much as I can. I use it to move windows around my screens, resize folders, centre dialogue boxes, maximize/minimize windows, etc.Many times, I can be found using the Falcon-20 keyboard and mouse exclusively without touching my Das keyboard at all. For me, it really is that useful that it can relegate my Das keyboard to secondary use.Some software I use makes use of the Function keys. F5, F6, F7, F8. And then they have modifiers attached, for example hitting CTRL + F8 does something desirable. It was cumbersome to have to use both hands to hit those modifiers, and to have to remember them. Do I like using F5 and CTRL + F8, or was it CTRL + F5 and F8? With the Falcon-20, I do not have to remember. I setup a macro, and map those functions in a more logickal manner. It's a small thing, but it truly offloads some burden from your brain. Like how Speeddial did for cellphones when it first came out.It has the exact same Cherry MX Brown switches as my Das keyboard, so the typing experience is sublime.

I'm a designer using CorelDRAW and AutoCAD and I have been trying this out.It has quirks but I worked them out.The programming is not the same as with a mouse such as Ctrl+Z.You record the key strokes so you end up with:Ctrl @0msZ @0msFor Ctrl+Z and save that.Some keys for some reason don't work for some macros, but its not a worry I just use another key.(edit) This was my error and not from the keyboard.Also keep in mind that for some programs such as AutoCAD key combos need "enter". When you record a keystroke it is recorded as that key going down then up, and when you press the next key its the same. AutoCAD as the example the shortcut keys are C+O and you then hit enter to get into the command. However when programming delete the C down, and O down so the keys are "pressed together". I added "ENTER" so it automatically goes into the command. See my photo.A one star reviewer stated "but changing layers kicks you back to desktop from any application." This was HIS error in programing not the keyboard. I think he might have set a layer to sync a program, so that would be the problem. An email to Kent would have sorted this out as they respond very quickly.I have two keyboards now and I have all 5 layers programed between AutoCAD and CorelDRAW. Switching between layers has no effect at all, in fact I was switching between layers while typing this.When I get settled with all the macro commands I'll get some custom keys printed from them.The programming has its quirks and if you're one of these people who are a bit anal, perhaps these minor quirks will not be for you. You need to spend some time with what's needed with programming.As I said I have two now and I'm thinking to get a third.I use these everyday at work and I highly recommend it.

Product shipped and started to setup right away. Several highlight here:- Easy to setup, even though the software looks old, feature isn’t bad at all, not laggy at all too. Key assignment; RGB strings; Macro… etc everything you need is in there. Functional break down refers to further comments below.- Compatibility, native PC keyboard input; PS5 recognise as mouse so no input will be registered as a keyboard which mean cannot use on PS5; Xbox input no problem; performing perfectly on Mac too.- hardware itself, keys are clicky and sensitive, no key stuck after 3 days of use (10 hour usage a day); two side USB ports convenient your direction of using the keypad, you just gotta switch the USB activation toggle the the side of the keypad to swap between USB ports.- Customer service, hmm can’t say they’re good. My last enquiry regarding to cache refreshing issue sent two days ago, no respond still.Pro: topped at 240 command (120 key press, press and release a key considered two command) which is capable to store up complex Macro. Delay timer for each command can be adjusted after you record key stroke.Very convenient RGB setting, each colour on each key, several over all pattern, colour variables.,Profile change is convenient.Con: After you record a macro, you can’t copy your macro to another key, macro are not saved in a dedicated macro file so you can import them on another key of your keypad. You can back it up by exporting your whole layer including macros to a layer .ini file but you can’t relocate your completed macro onto another key. Which mean, you need to redo the macro recording and all the delay timer setup manually if you wish to change a macro’s assigned key. Turns out I found a way relocate macros by amending the ini file but it’s gonna be too complicated to describe here.Con two, cache problem. After you import a layer to your keypad profile, modification of key function and macro will somehow stuck, no matter what had been adjusted, the setting can’t be saved. Finally I gotta reset the whole layer and redo the job in order to make it work. Bear in mind, don’t make mistake while setting up your key macros. every modification requires redo … so basically no modification needed. I’m trying to sort out the cache issue and will post if I find one.Over all, I love this keypad and it fulfilled required job with its complex macro ability; keys were nicely built; material quality is excellent. Comparing up pros and cons, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking at this. The cache issue “sounds” fatal and in fact… it is. But you can avoid modification if you can set it up properly by building up macros correctly everytime.