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The [[KBT]] RACE is a 75% keyboard
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{{infobox dkeyboard
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| image name  = KBT Race front 2.jpeg
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| name        = KBT RACE
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| family      = [[75%]]
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| pn          =
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| fcc          =
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| branding    = [[KBtalKing|KBT]]
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| manufacturer = [[Vortex]]
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| switch      = [[Cherry MX|Cherry MX switches]]
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| layouts      = 82-key [[75%]] ANSI
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| weight      = ~ 500 g / 1.1 lbs
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| dimensions  = 312 x 122 x 42 mm  /<br> 12.2 x 4.8 x 1.6 inches
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| years        =
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| price        = ~ $100-120
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| keycaps      = - Translucent + opaque coated [[Keycap_construction#ABS|ABS]] or<br>- [[PBT]]
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| interface    = [[USB]] with [[Rollover, blocking and ghosting#n-Key_Rollover|6KRO]]
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| precedes    = KBT Race II
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| features    = Detachable cable, pulsating or 5-level [[backlit_keyboard|backlighting]], DIP switches
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| switch mount = [[Switch mount|PCB]]
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}}
  
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==Specifications==
 
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Listed below is some information about the KBT RACE keyboard:
 
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===Physical===
 
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*Size
 
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*Weight 500g
 
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*Cable
 
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===Colors Available===
 
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*
 
  
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===Keyboard Formfactor and Features===
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==Introduction==
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* 82 Key layout ("75%")
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The '''[[KBT]] RACE''' is an out-of-production [[75%]] [[PCB mount|PCB mounted]] keyboard manufactured by [[Vortex]] for [[KBtalKing|KBT]].
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*[[Switch-mounting_construction|PCB Mounted]] [[Cherry_MX|Cherry MX]] Switches
 
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*Removable USB Cable
 
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*LED Backlit
 
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*DIP Switch
 
  
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===Capability===
 
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*[[USB|USB]] [[Rollover,_Blocking_and_Ghosting#n-Key_Rollover|NKRO]]
 
  
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===Key Cap===
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==Description==
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*[[Keycap_construction#ABS|ABS]] Translucent + Opaque Coating
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'''KBT RACE''' was manufactured with the [[Cherry MX Blue|blue]], [[Cherry MX Red|red]], [[Cherry MX Black|black]], or [[Cherry MX Brown|brown]] [[Cherry MX|Cherry MX switches]] that were [[PCB mount|PCB mounted]]. The keyboard was marketed either in its backlit form (most often) with [[ABS]] keycaps or less often in the non-backlit form with PBT keycaps. There was aslo a small number of RACE "LE" (limited edition) keyboards that offered some more colors and/or additional [[Cherry MX|Cherry MX switches]]. Although the keyboard is not being manufactured any longer, it can still be found in some online stores, but it may be much easier to find its successor (also discontinued) [[KBT RACE II]] (sometimes spelled as KBT RACE 2).
  
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===Switch===
 
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*[[MX Blue]]
 
  
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==Vendor/Retailer Specifications==
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==Design and features==
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Listed below is some information about the KBT RACE keyboard as a product
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*LED Backlit:
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===In the Box===
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**Choice of the backlight colors: white, purple, green, and blue
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*'''Forum Purchase, first owner''' ''(Note: may not represent actual box contents)''
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**'WASD' mode with WASD, Esc, and Arrow Keys illuminated
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**Full keyboard illumination
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**Full keyboard with pulsating illumination
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**[[DIP switch]]
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**Programmable keyboard
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**Detachable USB cable
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**Translucent and opaque coated [[Keycap_construction#ABS|ABS]] keycaps
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*Non-backlit:
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**PBT keycaps
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**[[DIP switch]]
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**Programmable keyboard
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**Detachable USB cable
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==What's in the box==
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*'''Forum Purchase, first owner''' ''(Note: may not represent actual box contents – in fact, many retail sales did not include any extras except for the USB cable)''
 
**Keyboard
 
**Keyboard
 
**Extra Keys
 
**Extra Keys
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**Product Specifications Sheet
 
**Product Specifications Sheet
  
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===Product Codes===
 
  
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===Product reviews===
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==Gallery==
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*[http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/race-75-first-impressions-and-a-comparison-to-the-poker-t1763.html <nowiki>[Review] RACE 75% - First impressions and a comparison to the Poker</nowiki>]
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<gallery widths=250px heights=187>
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File:KBT Race front.jpeg            | Front/top view
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File:KBT Race back.jpeg              | Back
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File:KBT Race backplate.jpeg        | Back label
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File:KBT Race box.jpeg              | Box
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File:KBT Race box side.jpeg          | Box side with description
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File:KBT Race box side 2.jpeg        | Box side
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File:KBT Race caps switches 1.jpeg  | Keycaps/switches 1
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File:KBT Race caps switches 2.jpeg  | Cherry MX blue switches
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File:KBT Race caps switches 3.jpeg  | PBT keycaps closeup 1
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File:KBT Race caps switches 4.jpeg  | PBT keycaps closeup 2
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File:KBT Race caps switches 5.jpeg  | PBT keycaps closeup 3
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File:KBT Race caps switches 6.jpeg  | Keycaps/switches 2
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File:KBT Race USB port.jpeg          | Mini USB port
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File:KBT Race DIP switch.jpeg        | DIP switch
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File:KBT Race front 2.jpeg          | Front lower angle view
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</gallery>
  
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===Vendor Links===
 
  
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==External links==
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* Deskthority – [http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/race-75-first-impressions-and-a-comparison-to-the-poker-t1763.html <nowiki>[Review]</nowiki> RACE 75% - First impressions and a comparison to the Poker]
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* Geekhack – [http://www.geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:31897 KBT Race 75% Keyboard] (Video review)
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[[Category:KBT keyboards]]
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[[Category:Vortex OEM keyboards]]
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[[Category:Programmable keyboards]]
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[[Category:75% keyboards]]
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[[Category:Keyboards with Cherry MX switches]]
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[[Category:Contemporary keyboards]]
 
[[Category:List of all keyboards]]
 
[[Category:List of all keyboards]]
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[[Category:Keyboards with Cherry MX switches]]
 
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[[Category:Tenkeyless Keyboards]]
 

Latest revision as of 10:17, 20 July 2015

KBT RACE
KBT Race front 2.jpeg
Branding KBT
Manufacturer Vortex
Product family 75%
Features Detachable cable, pulsating or 5-level backlighting, DIP switches
Layouts 82-key 75% ANSI
Keyswitches Cherry MX switches
Switch mount PCB
Keycaps - Translucent + opaque coated ABS or
- PBT
Interface USB with 6KRO
Dimensions 312 x 122 x 42 mm /
12.2 x 4.8 x 1.6 inches
Weight ~ 500 g / 1.1 lbs
Precedes KBT Race II
Price ~ $100-120


Introduction

The KBT RACE is an out-of-production 75% PCB mounted keyboard manufactured by Vortex for KBT.


Description

KBT RACE was manufactured with the blue, red, black, or brown Cherry MX switches that were PCB mounted. The keyboard was marketed either in its backlit form (most often) with ABS keycaps or less often in the non-backlit form with PBT keycaps. There was aslo a small number of RACE "LE" (limited edition) keyboards that offered some more colors and/or additional Cherry MX switches. Although the keyboard is not being manufactured any longer, it can still be found in some online stores, but it may be much easier to find its successor (also discontinued) KBT RACE II (sometimes spelled as KBT RACE 2).


Design and features

  • LED Backlit:
    • Choice of the backlight colors: white, purple, green, and blue
    • 'WASD' mode with WASD, Esc, and Arrow Keys illuminated
    • Full keyboard illumination
    • Full keyboard with pulsating illumination
    • DIP switch
    • Programmable keyboard
    • Detachable USB cable
    • Translucent and opaque coated ABS keycaps
  • Non-backlit:
    • PBT keycaps
    • DIP switch
    • Programmable keyboard
    • Detachable USB cable


What's in the box

  • Forum Purchase, first owner (Note: may not represent actual box contents – in fact, many retail sales did not include any extras except for the USB cable)
    • Keyboard
    • Extra Keys
      • Squirrel key to replace Windows Key
      • Acorn key to replace FN Key
    • Mini B USB to Standard A USB Cable
    • Product Specifications Sheet


Gallery

  • Front/top view

  • Back

  • Back label

  • Box

  • Box side with description

  • Box side

  • Keycaps/switches 1

  • Cherry MX blue switches

  • PBT keycaps closeup 1

  • PBT keycaps closeup 2

  • PBT keycaps closeup 3

  • Keycaps/switches 2

  • Mini USB port

  • DIP switch

  • Front lower angle view


External links

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