TKD Cycle 8 Review: Is Ours Broken? | Scooped Bar Builds

Welcome to Scooped Bar Builds! In today’s episode, we’re reviewing the Cycle 8, the latest keyboard from TKD. This board was sent to us by TKD, but all opinions in this review are entirely our own.

The Cycle 8 is the follow-up to the highly acclaimed Cycle 7, this time featuring a TKL layout. Known for its excellent value and high-quality build, the Cycle 8 aims to continue this legacy. We’ll explore its features and building experience.

Key Features:
・ 80% (TKL) keyboard in WK or WKL
・ Wired or wireless options
・ Optional weight for wired and 3 battery cover options for wireless
・ 14 chassis colors, 4 weight options
・ Gasket and O-ring gasket mount
・ 3 plate options
・ Ball-catch assembly system
・ Built-in force break
・ Solder, ANSI hotswap, ISO hotswap, and magnetic switch options for the PCB

During our initial sound test, we noticed a ping issue. Despite trying various fixes, the ping persisted, leading us to apply a force break mod. Watch as we demonstrate this process and its results.

We also discuss the importance of customer support in the mechanical keyboard community, highlighting our positive experience with Click Clack.

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00:00 Preview
00:21 Intro
01:00 Specs & Thoughts
02:05 HMX Sunset Gleam sound test (not forcebroken)
02:16 The issue
02:46 The solution
03:04 Cherry MX Black sound test
03:46 How to forcebreak and fix the ping on Cycle 8
04:40 Afterthoughts & conclusion