These attributes assist in stability when typing.
To take off the membrane key mechanism board, unscrew the retention screws at the top right that secure the connection between the switches and PCB.Īfter doing so, we come to the the layer that is primarily for LEDs and scattering the light to create a more even backlight at the front of the keyboard.įinally, the last layer of the keyboard: Here, we can see a simple steel backplate, which while not as thick as those usually used in mechanical keyboards, still provides rigidity and some heft to the keyboard.
Gently go around the sides of the keyboard to pop the housing apart. Press the small trapezoid-shaped grey plastic key in, as it helps secure the top grey cover on. There is also one screw hiding underneath one of the elevation feet, so be sure to flip it up and unscrew it when disassembling the 200k The 200K is easy to dismantle: unscrew all the uncovered screws on the back and the one hidden screw under the bottom-middle foot. We can also see anti-slip grips on the bottom of the keyboard (and also unseen on the flip-up feet). The keyboard has two flip-up feet on the back, allowing for angling of the keyboard. We can also see the different choices of backlight color: orange, blue, green, purple, teal, yellow, and white are the available backlight colors. The marketing materials detail the use of scissor switches, inclusion of a 7-color backlight (including breathing effect), limited n-key rollover, repeat rate adjustment (1x / 2x), the ability to switch WASD and arrow keys, and other standard features. The inclusion of scissor switches is another hint at its market orientation. The basic specs of the Cougar 200K – the N-key rollover in particular – hint at its more budget orientation in the market. 7 color (breathing mode, or static color)ġ9 keys with N-key rollover (rest of keyboard varies)