Features
The Ducky Year of the Dog 2018 Limited Edition is a full-size mechanical keyboard that combines exceptional craftsmanship with unique artistic design elements. Released in 2018 to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dog, this keyboard was limited to 2,018 units worldwide, each featuring a unique serial number, making it a coveted item among collectors and enthusiasts.
Designed in collaboration with renowned tattoo artist Michael Chan, the keyboard showcases intricate ukiyo-e style artwork, including images of mythical dogs, brave troops, lotus flowers, and ghost heads. These designs are dye-sublimated onto high-quality PBT keycaps, ensuring durability and resistance to wear.
The keyboard is built with a zinc alloy top case, providing a robust and premium feel. It is equipped with Cherry MX switches, available in various types to cater to different tactile preferences, ensuring a satisfying typing experience.
Featuring customizable RGB backlighting, the Ducky Year of the Dog edition offers a range of lighting effects that can be adjusted directly from the keyboard, allowing users to personalize their setup without the need for additional software. The keyboard also supports Ducky's Macro 2.0, enabling users to program complex macros and customize key functions to enhance productivity and gaming performance.
For added convenience, the keyboard comes with a detachable USB Type-C cable, facilitating easy connectivity and transport. Its full-size layout provides all essential keys, including a numpad, making it versatile for various applications.
Overall, the Ducky Year of the Dog 2018 Limited Edition offers a blend of unique aesthetics, reliable performance, and user-friendly features, making it a solid choice for those seeking a distinctive and dependable mechanical keyboard.
Switches
- Cherry MX
Specifications
| Model | Year of the Dog Edition 2018 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ducky |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX |
| Hot-Swap Sockets | No |
| Keycaps | — |
| Keycap Color | |
| Size | Full Size |
| Number of Keys | 104 Key |
| Frame Color | |
| Backlighting | RGB |
| Connection | USB |
| Response Rate | 1 ms / 1000 Hz |
| N-Key Rollover | Full Key (NKRO) |
| Anti-Ghosting | 100% |
| Compatibility | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Physical Layout | ANSI |
| Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
| Dimensions | — |
| Weight | — |
| Warranty | 1 Year |