How I Won the TGR Jane V2 ME

[@AvinashKunjamboo]

NEW DILLON ALERT

[@J7T800]

That's an interesting take on the hobby, and I resonate with it. I guess it's easier for someone that already has an appreciation for art to see the beauty in what people perceive as ordinary. It's also easier to set aside details like sound and typing feel when it's not the focal point of the subject itself. This is one of those cases where I'd place form over function. The Jane V2, albeit a little controversial, is amazing to me. It shows that TGR is willing to grow past his previous work, while keeping a few elements present in the OG Jane. It truly feels like a revision.

[@dill-keebs]

What a great comment, I 100% agree!

[@ajdcabrera]

That's some courage tape modding a Jane. Still, great video! Congrats on the W!

[@dill-keebs]

Sometimes you gotta take that risk. I may very well be the first person to tape the back haha. Really glad you enjoyed the video, cheers!

[@TofuTypes]

i absolutely love this :)

[@dill-keebs]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

[@TofuTypes]

@@dill-keebs stocked to see what you got coming down the pipeline :3

[@solracarevir]

Regarding the white dots due to the LED's. This 100% correct! One of my daily drivers is a old Tina-C in Black Ano that I have used for a very long time, A few months ago I opened it to fix a stab rattle that started to annoy me and tempest mod it. To my surprise the LED's had eaten the ano job and had white and brownish spots right under every LED resides.

[@dill-keebs]

Ahh okay, it was a little bit jarring when I first noticed it. But since its only inside the case I guess its not that big of a deal, I’ve since turned the LED’s off since I couldn’t really see them with the switches anyway but its something to consider with the Jane

[@nowaybernie]

u got a sub

[@YellowNotThe]

new dillon video!!!

[@GambitsWattsandKeebs]

Are you sure no blood sacrifices? LOL! You lucky man, congrats! And great vid and board of course, jealous!!! And I have to say, the numpad comment was sooooo funny and relatable for me because that's exactly what my wife would say. Happy keebing!

[@lyontypes]

sheeshhhh

[@Chris_P_Bacon]

Really enjoyed this video! It’s kinda funny to me that buying a Jane is equal to winning it now 😂

[@dill-keebs]

Haha ikr, if only it could be an in stock product 😅

[@eggcords]

just curious - do you prefer the jane or the 910? Ps love your videos! looking forward to more content :)

[@dill-keebs]

I gotta say I prefer the 910. I think the colours and layout compliment my preferences better, and thanks so much I really appreciate it!

[@hanabo2865]

Yeah to be honest, the sound test were a bit disappointing, but that's maybe how it's supposed to be. Stock Hyperglides is a hot choice, but you do you. Also, you said you're actively learning how to type with ten fingers. When doing this, you should completely abolish your old technique. Changing between both just slows down the process of getting used to the correct technique. It can be frustrating at first, but once you've got the accuracy, speed will come in no time!

[@dill-keebs]

Not my favourite sounding keyboard tbh. I will stick by my point that theres a variety of methods to change how it sounds, and finding what i think sounds good might take a bit of experimentation. Also I think you’re correct with learning how to type properly too, I’ve been going back and forth recently and not much progress has been made, but I appreciate your comment and will try to do that from now on, thanks!

[@mikerzisu9508]

The first configuration sounded better to me

[@RLkeebs]

DAMN you have 5 boards in your collection but half of them are TGR boards 🔥

[@dill-keebs]

What can I say, I’m a big fan 🤣

[@RLkeebs]

@@dill-keebs 😂 Congrats on 500 btw, looks like 1000 is approaching fast!

[@dill-keebs]

Thank you! Fingers crossed haha!

[@capboard9331]

How is the MX blacks prelubed? BTW nice vid

[@dill-keebs]

These were Hybrid Black Linears, an emogogo switch inspired by the MX blacks!

[@Theguyser]

You can get her a Monsgeek M2, that one has a numpad!

[@dill-keebs]

Good idea but I think I’m gonna hold out for the QK100! I’ve seen that they’re working on it and I think it would make a good video!

[@potatofwog]

not the 2nd sound test sounding like a GK60 or some OEM board 💀

[@dill-keebs]

HAHA 💀💀💀 bro thats savage

[@KromKromKromKrom]

Well I be damned, his accent be like southern American and British put together

[@dill-keebs]

I guess that's what happens when you grow up watching The Walking Dead and Dr Who lmao

[@HeadShotKilla10]

Swap that PC plate for a Allu plate if you can find one, go back to Oring Mount and get yourself a set of CRP Tulip, keep the MX Blacks and you will thank me later

[@dill-keebs]

Dude I would be so keen for CRP Tulip. And an Alu plate would really emphasise the clicks. I'll have a look into it, cheers!

[@ksaweryglab]

Why is everyone so hell-bent on using MX Blacks on their TGR Janes? I have Crimson Red with PC plate and Suave Blue with alum plate (I know - why 2 - I just love the colors, especially the red one) and I have scoured the youtube to check various sound profiles of TGR Janes to help me decide what switches to use with both of them. And the result -> 90% of videos feature MX Blacks - come on! Like why is everyone putting MX Blacks on their TGR Jane. There are so many other switches. I will use Gateron Ink Blacks v2 and possibly Popus just because I could not build another TGR Jane with Cherry MX Blacks, Vintage Blacks, Hyperglide Blacks or something like that - although - ironically I am planning on using Gateron Ink Blacks v2 - but these have different sound profile to the former blacks I mentioned. If you are still reading this, you can probably tell that MX Blacks on TGR Jane are quite infuriating for me - and you are absolutely right.

[@Shadowlark24]

RIP Taro ;(

[@dill-keebs]

He will be remembered 😭

[@link3457]

I don't understand the raffle system, do you buy like a ticket and get it for free if you win? Or if you still have to pay for it instead, why don't they just have a group buy?

[@riceshakes]

Do you like the 910 or the Jane more if you had to pick one to stay on your desk?

[@dill-keebs]

I prefer the Jane for its aesthetics however I prefer the 910 overall. I like a smaller, more compact keyboard as it allows me more desk space. And the 910 feels a bit more lively.

[@AsianAnimeRuLe]

doesn't look like there are srews for the plate to the pcb. Is the hotswap pcb strictly held on by the switch pins?

[@dill-keebs]

Yeah no screws at all! I’ve seen stand-offs in some keyboard designs, however for most of the keyboards I own the plate and pcb are held together by the switches

[@lazybee4267]

RIP Taro😢

[@dill-keebs]

he will not be forgotten ;(

[@Trainor99]

Omg it's a Dillon video

[@Oveey]

I found tx stabs tend to tick alot i dont like them that much

[@dill-keebs]

Thats fair, I was using Durock V2s for awhile but found them inconsistent. For the Jane I need clip ins for the gummy o-ring. What stabs do you use?

[@Missingnin69]

Staebies are a good alternative for boards that have screw-ins. Haven't tried it myself, but I've seen a lot of people recommend just modding cherry clip ins even though they need a lot of work?

[@bakeraus]

huh? I use them for every board build and no ticking at all. If you use PBT it's more than likely the warp or do you use BDZ on the wires?

[@jammies701]

What kind of tennis racquet is that?

[@dill-keebs]

Its the Wilson Pro Staff 100 :D

[@jammies701]

@@dill-keebs solid, love the blade myself

[@Sherbitman1]

I miss Taro :(

[@LlGHT]

While I agree that its stupid to not call it a Jane, I still think its scummy of Monokei to advertise it as a board that "retains signature sound profile of Jane v2". It does not sound like the Jane v2, and that's perfectly fine, but don't lie to your customers. The removal of brass internal weight is also a mistake (IMO), and the magnets are too much of a hassle.

[@deasesebago]

taping a jane...

[@russellkistler8913]

bro that thing sounded so bad

[@YoshilinTV]

No numpad

[@dill-keebs]

You didn’t look hard enough, watch the video again brother

[@YoshilinTV]

😮

[@Lord_SlowMo]

Not your best work

[@dill-keebs]

Always room for improvement

[@menoleya]

The switches ruin everything. And the keycap set is boring, I've seen beige sets look really good with pink boards

[@KingOfAwosemeVille]

Need more thock imo but love the aesthetics 🤌 a7ii quality is also bussin

[@bmbd]

[@Missingnin69]

If you're still able to eat food and afford rent then you haven't really spent "too much money on keyboards". What's the downside of spending money of a hobby if it isn't causing life problems? No - the Jane isn't for most people because it's expensive and low-volume in production, its monetary value solely defined by its cultural reputation/clout within the hobby rather than any actual admiration of the sound profile and such.

[@dill-keebs]

Haha true, we should be able to enjoy this hobby to our full extent. And yeah I agree with you. Would I like everyone to experience a Jane, sure, but I understand it’s an expensive keyboard that as you mentioned, is not an in stock product. Really like how you defined its value too. Thanks for the comment!

[@Missingnin69]

@@dill-keebs a lot of people can experience Janes by going to meet ups (which is what I did) - but the "custom" part of the custom hobby is lost, as you're not in your exact desk setup in a closed room with your exact choice of caps, etc. Imo it's understandable to appreciate the Jane as a recent influential design due to its Toblerone weight, but I see it on equal footing to a number of other designs that are available on gb or in stock without raffle, both in terms of sound signature and visual aesthetics. Some boards even lean into a more artistically inspired "themed" element (to do with a visual topic, anime, etc.) as opposed to sound, but the Jane is well outside that territory. I think if one attends a meet up as if it were a shop where you can try out options before committing financially, this can help you get a more clear opinion on one's own tastes

[@AD-nq2nz]

​@@Missingnin69 To be fair to the Jane V2 CE, it ran prior to the explosive growth of the hobby in the COVID era. The offerings in the keyboard hobby back then weren't nearly as diverse, well-designed and well-priced. Compared to its contemporaries, the Jane V2 CE was a good board. But yeah, the aftermarket prices on Janes are obscene nowadays and are largely driven by clout. If you want to own a Jane for a fair price and don't care for its clout, you'd be better off just designing a lookalike yourself and having a one-off manufactured (don't try to run a GB of it without the designer's permission of course). The Jane has a very simple design which even a beginner keyboard designer could copy by eye with 90% accuracy.