CIDOO Nebula
65% VIA-programmable Wired/Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
- 65% Space-saving Layout
- VIA-programmable & Hot-swappable
- Rotary knob for easy control
- Multiple connectivity options: Bluetooth, 2.4Ghz, and Type-C
- Dye-sub PBT keycaps for durability
Free standard shipping to most countries
15-Day Return Policy
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Popular Space-saving 65% Layout
The CIDOO NEBULA is a cutting-edge 65% mechanical keyboard that offers the perfect blend of form and function, optimized for both Windows and Mac users. Its compact 65% layout keeps the essentials, incorporating alphanumeric keys, commonly used modifiers, arrow keys, and a few additional control keys, making it perfect for space-conscious setups without sacrificing functionality.
VIA-Programmable & Hot-swappable
Forget limited customization options. The CIDOO NEBULA also has a VIA-programmable feature. This open-source software offers an intuitive interface for real-time customization without requiring any coding skills. With our VIA-compatible PCB, you can reconfigure keys, create macros, choose different RGB lighting patterns and even remap the knob’s functions with ease. The power to personalize is at your fingertips!
Triple Connectivity for Maximum Flexibility
The CIDOO NEBULA has inherited its pioneers that support connection via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz for wireless connectivity, and low-latency input with type-C Wired connection. The Bluetooth connection allows us to enjoy a clutter-free workspace and the freedom to type from distance, while the 2.4GHz connection benefits from a strong and stable wireless connection without the delays or dropouts. It’s Ideal for casual browsing or taking the keyboard on the go.
South-facing LED RGB Backlight & Dye-Sub PBT Keycaps
Illuminate your typing experience with vivid, south-facing LED RGB backlighting. Designed to provide a more uniform lighting effect, you can choose this dynamic feature to cycle through a variety of colors and patterns, enhancing your workspace ambiance. As to the tactile experience, the CIDOO NEBULA features high-quality Dye-Sub PBT keycaps, ensuring that your keys won't fade over time. The material offers a tactile, textured feel that is durable and made to last, adding another level of sophistication to your keyboard setup.
Gasket mounted with Flex-cut FR4 Mounting Plate
Experience the unparalleled comfort and acoustic benefits of a gasket-mounted keyboard. The CIDOO NEBULA features a Flex-cut FR4 mounting plate that adds a unique level of flexibility to each keystroke. This design reduces typing fatigue and offers a softer, more cushioned bottom-out feel, while also significantly dampening sound.
Specifications for Custom Switch
CIDOO Carda Switch
- Type: Linear
- Pin: 5 Pin
- Lubricating: Pre-Lubed
- Spring: 18mm dual Spring
- Upper Housing: POM
- Bottom Housing: POM
- Stem: UPE
- Total Travel: 3.50±0.3mm
- Pre-Travel: 2.00±0.5mm
- Operating Force: 50gf±5gf
- Bottom Force: 60gf Max
- MinBottom out Force : 60gf
- Max Durability: 60 millions Times
Technical Specifications
- 1 * Keyboard
- 1 * USB Cable
- 1 * 2.4G Receiver
- 1 * Instructional Manual
Downloads
CIDOO Nebula ManualCustomer Reviews
In my opinion, the barebones keyboard kit seems fairly good with how it feels and sounds, but two of the keys did not work. I did check to make sure there were no bent pins, and I did not find one, so either it was a defective PCB, or I messed something up when putting in my switches. Luckily, the defective keys were not ones that I would use that much but it was still a bit of a bummer. I might try to ask customer support about it, but I think I will leave it how it is for now
I preordered this keyboard in February and I waited a long time. Due to some information wrong on my part, I contacted the support team and they responded REALLY fast, within 2 days. And so when all of my information was correct, it only took 10 days to ship.
As for the keyboard itself, It's saur cute!! It comes with a usb-c cable, a keycap changer, and FREE stickers!! The package was also well protected and the box is pretty cute too. So, no damage even if this keyboard was shipped overseas. For the switches, they sound pretty okay. Honestly it was a little bit of a let down, It sounds very hollow and kind of like a typewriter. I'm sure if you lube them it'll sound a little bit better. In terms of aesthetics, its pretty cute, pretty lightweight, and overall pretty cool keyboard.
If you don't know much about keyboards like me, I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot since its okay to the average eye. HOWEVER... if you're a keyboard nerd or just in general know a lot about keyboards I zont think this is for you. Personally me I enjoy it because i have no background experience in what a good keyboard really means but the keyboard does its job so what can ya do.
So if this review is too long, and you didn't read it:
Pro
- cute design
- free stickers
- lightweight
- shipped fast
- epo-maker support very helpful
Con
- hollow switches sound
- switches are cute... but that's about it
- would have to mod it just to make it sound good (if you/someone you know, knows how mod keyboards, you're in luck, but for the rest of you, maybe invest in something that you KNOW sounds good immediately after buying it)
If you zont know anything about keyboards, It's cute, it's not that expensive, and does its job
if you DO know a lot about keyboards, zont get it, for I believe investing more money into different, quality keyboards should be your best move
I bought a barebones kit a while back and 4 keys did not work. I have built lots of keyboards so I know I didn't mess up installing switches. The faulty keys were around the "-" and "=" keys. Customer service was great and after sending some evidence of defects my return application got accepted and they sent me a new barebones kit. The same area is defective and the "-" and "=" keys do not work again. The quality makes sense for the price but for all this hassle it makes me regret getting a cheap keyboard. No issues with bluetooth/cable connections or the volume **** however.
It's adorable and since this comes with FR4 plate, which makes it that extra deep "thocky" sound. The switches I believe are factory lubed so it already feels smooth when typing. I plan to change out switches and the keycaps to mod it more to my liking but this is a great first mkb people can get without modding it and have good sound in my opinion. Highly recommend! I also love that it can be wireless too and can be used on mac or windows.
If you're having problems with dead keys, you might need switches with longer metallic pins (Akko switches worked fine for me, but KTT switches didn't). It is a bit frustrating that not all switches work with this board but it was a fun build nonetheless!