Tai-Hao F21-7D
 | |
| Manufacturer | Tai-Hao |
|---|---|
| Layouts | Asian 101, semi-ISO |
| Keyswitches |
Tai-Hao APC series Alps SKBM White |
| Interface | USB |
| Weight | 1250 g (with cable) |
| Supersedes | Tai-Hao F21HQ |
| Website | www.tai-hao.com/catalog/ins.php?index id=63 |
F21-7D is a model of keyboard from Tai-Hao that typically uses Tai-Hao APC series switches. This model is targeted towards gamers, and features optional high-grip rubber keys on the WASD and cursor keys (typically orange, but also found in red).
Description
F21-7D is derived from model F21HQ, itself derived from Tai-Hao TH-5539-8 (AKA model APC-8).[1] The specification differs between OEM customers; features advertised include 18-key rollover (found to be 8KRO during testing) and programmability. The keycaps are black with laser printing.
In most cases, the layout is Asian 101; however, the AZiO Levetron Clicker has an ISO enter key, although the layout itself is not ISO (left shift is full size and the keyboard only has 104 keys).[2]
The keyboard is cited (albeit not by Tai-Hao themselves) to have "fully programmable keys" and "10 profiles" but this is not well-documented.[3][4]
The keyboard controller is a glop-top chip-on-board IC on a small PCB, very similar to that used in modern membrane keyboards.
Variants
Multiple companies have sold this keyboard under their own brands. Tai-Hao also sell the keyboard under their own Clicker brand.
| Brand/model | Switches | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clicker F21-7D | APC BSW 055WH depicted | |
| AZiO Levetron Clicker (KB528U) | APC BSW 070WH (per the box) | This is advertised as 18KRO, but was found to be 8KRO during testing. The rubber WASD and arrow keys are non-optional with this variant. The only depiction of the switches shows them to be Alps SKBM White instead of Tai-Hao APC series.[2] |
| Rosewill Striker RK-6000 | Likely APC BSW 055WH[3] | |
| Wintek WK750 | APC BSW 055WH |
Gallery
Wintek WK750
Unbranded version reportedly sold by Wintek, marked as model WK750, and manufactured in 2011. The switches are indicated as APC BSW 055WH on the box, and appear to be the older teal colour (although some photos are closer to sky blue).
Top
Bottom
Box, top
Box, bottom, with size, weight and switch specifications
Top, showing switches
APC BSW 055WH switches
Internals
Bottom view of internals
Markings on the switch PCB
Controller daughterboard
Daughterboard connector
Bottom of the daughterboard
APC BSW 055WH switch disassembly
External links
- KBtalKing — ★★Wintek-WK-750類ALPS軸(藍軸)★★
References
- ↑ Correspondence with Tai-Hao, 2017-09-07
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Custom PC Review — AZiO Levetron Clicker Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rosewill — Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 - Mechanical Keyboard - Programmable Keys, Anti-Ghosting Features, and 10 Profiles
- ↑ MechanicalKeyboards.com — Tai-Hao F21-7D Mechanical Keyboard (Hybrid (mech / membrane))
