Hi, I’m close to deciding on the UHK80 but have a few questions.
I want to connect to my gaming PC via 2.4 GHz and to my work laptops (I have several) via Bluetooth. Is this possible? Can I switch between the PC and laptops using the keyboard? I also own the Dygma Raise 2, which doesn’t allow this because the “neuron”—also the 2.4 GHz sensor—must be plugged into the keyboard for Bluetooth to work.
What is the current status of the wireless connection stability? I’ve seen there were early issues; have most of these been resolved?
Regarding tenting, is there only one angle option at 10° / 6.5°? Can I tent the keyboard at a smaller angle without the Riser 80?
Does anyone have both the Dygma Raise and the UHK80? I’m interested in the UHK80 for its extra keys, especially the arrow keys, and the ability to use trackpad modules. Any thoughts on the differences between the two?
I’ve never used a Dygma board, so I can’t really speak to them, other than to say, WTF is up with that neuron connector? ewww…
The UHK80’s wireless/BLE is built into the keyboard and transmits directly to the dongle/BLE hosts. Switching between USB/Dongle/BLE is done using macros bound to whatever keys you want, no physical switches or connector hub necessary on the keyboard side. The USB connections don’t require a neuron-style hub either; you only need one USB cable straight out of the UHK80, and directly into the host device.
There are still some issues with BLE right now, but it’s pretty stable over USB and dongle. For me, if I have more than one BLE device paired, I have to disable the BLE radio on all of the BLE hosts, except for the one I want to connect to. If I only have one that’s advertising, then I can connect and switch seamlessly between three hosts (USB/Dongle/BLE). I’m sure that will all get straightened out eventually.
As for tenting; Idk what the angles are, but there are two lower heights when using the detachable feet (collapsed and opened). You don’t need the Riser 80 if you only want slight tenting.
If you’re on the fence about a UHK, look a little deeper into the Agent app and Karel’s smart macro engine, because they’re phenomenal. Seriously. You’d be surprised how flexible it is.
It’s possible to switch between up to 20 devices, including BLE hosts and dongles. Dongles are more responsive and, for now, switch more reliably; however, over time, BLE switching will be just as stable with firmware updates.
Switching between devices is not only possible via smart macro commands, but also through simple-to-set-up mappings. See the default mappings according to the “Switching between connections” section of the first page of the UHK 80 onboarding guide.
I’ve just added folded feet angle measurements to the “Tenting and tilting angles” section of the UHK 80 product page.
Without Riser80, you can tent the UHK80 using the provided flip-out feet at a fixed angle of about 5 degrees. (The angle is slightly different between the left and right halves due to their different lenght.)
Ah, just saw the update on the product page with exact specs:
Tenting angles with unfolded feet: 9.2° for the left half and 5.8° for the right half
Tenting angles with folded feet: 3.7° for the left half and 1.9° for the right half
With Riser80, you can tent it from 10-60 degrees in steps of about 5 degrees.
