The RT82 is a new wireless gaming keyboard from Epomaker with a 75% layout and a detachable LCD screen for displaying custom GIFs and essential data like time and date.
Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.The Epomaker RT82 is a wireless gaming keyboard with a mini-LCD screen for customizing the look of this keyboard.It’s incredible how much the keyboard market has expanded over the past few years.
Mechanical keyboards are not merely a typing tool; they can also reflect their user’s tastes and personality. There are so many different designs and sizes of keyboards on the market, ranging from keyboards that look like an antique typewriter to the latest sci-fi designs that look as if they came out of Star Trek.is a new mechanical keyboard featuring a 75% layout with 80 keys that brings together the retro spirit of early computer keyboards with the latest input technology. The keyboard has classic design elements like PBT keycaps with the iconic 9009 colorway, blending gray, muted green and vintage red. It’s a keyboard that’s bound to appeal to anyone hankering after a bit of nostalgia but who doesn’t want yesterday’s tech. The RT82 is a wireless gaming keyboard and it comes with a magnetically detachable TFT screen, which clips onto the keyboard and can be personalized with graphics. The display also shows essential information, such as time, date, battery status, connection OS, connection type and lock status of the Win key and Caps Lock.The mini-LCD screen is there to help you stay productive while providing quick access to basic information without disrupting your workflow. The screen also lets you showcase your style by uploading a personalized GIFs or a corporate logo. You can store up to three different GIFs on the display.Inside the keyboard is a 4000mAh rechargeable battery with up to 115 hours of use with the backlight turned off. With the backlight on, the operating time is around 45 hours between charges. There is a choice of three connectivity options: Bluetooth, USB-C and 2.4GHz RF dongle. This is a fully hot-swappable keyboard with easy switch replacement and precise typing angles. There is a choice of the Sea Salt silent switch or the Creamy Jade switch. The keyboard also has adjustable heights for the ideal angle to give a more comfortable typing experience using the three tilt options that ensure the wrists are in a neutral position. A built-in kickstand provides plenty of stability, making the RT82 suitable for longer typing sessions. The RT82 has adjustable heights for the ideal typing angle using the three tilt options that ensure the wrists are in a neutral position.Like so many mechanical keyboards these days, Epomaker’s RT82 can be programmed using software or the VIA web interface. This feature lets you remap of any key to improve workflow. It can also be programmed with macros that speed up repetitive tasks and there’s even access to advanced features like Mod-Tap for improved gaming performance. The RT82 uses a gasket-mount design with an innovative five-layer padding system made up of a latex sandwich, an IXPE switch pad, a PET sound-enhancement pad, bottom foam and a bottom silicone layer. These layers reduce the key noise and produce a softer typing experience. The factory-fitted linear switches are all pre-lubed, so each keystroke is quiet and comfortable. The feel of the RT82 is slightly on the soft side so if you prefer a more clacky sound when typing or want a more tactile feel, you can swap out the switches. I took the RT82 for a test and the one problem I encountered was difficulty in syncing the time and date on the mini display. The RT82 keyboard has classic design elements like PBT keycaps with the iconic 9009 colorway, blending gray, muted green and vintage red.The RT82’s keys have vibrant RGB backlighting for lighting up your desk. There’s a choice between dynamic lighting effects or static colors, all backlights are fully customizable in terms of hue, saturation and brightness levels using either key press combinations or VIA software or web-interface. Epomaker has set up a dedicated web page for setting the time and date as well as uploading up to three custom GIF images. You need to use a HID-compatible browser like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. It can be a bit of a struggle to get it to sync if you have a Mac, but I managed to do it in the end and that little screen makes for a great desk clock.
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