Disassembly

Given the removable switches and spare switches, I sought to take one apart for this section. The Outemu Blue is not new to me. The design is classic to a fault, with stem movement linked directly to actuation and feedback via the metal leafs such that actuation is not at the same point as the clicky feedback, and there is no lubing anywhere either. This is an inexpensive switch used by companies targeting a lower price point, and it does the job without being a mechanical keyboard enthusiast's favorite by any means.


Disassembly of the Redragon K585 Diti is on the simpler side of things with Phillips head screws on the back, but note the hidden screws under some of the pads. Once all seven screws are removed, you need to take out the larger keycaps on either side of the main section in order to remove the top plastic panel with the support bars below these keycaps. Unsurprisingly, the case panel is made out of ABS plastic.


Further disassembly requires the removal of more keycaps, this time to access the countersunk Phillips head screws securing the plate/PCB piece to the bottom case panel. Two other screws hold the keycap section for the M1-REC keys up top, and with those removed as well, you can simply lift the plate/PCB piece off. More ABS plastic to see here on the bottom panel piece, as well as on the short keycap section with cutouts going over the small clicky buttons.


The PCB is the classic green color, and we get a better look at the buttons now as well, which have minimal travel and are not intended to be switches you use often. Solder quality is pretty decent considering the lower volumes and hand-assembly, and we see huge polymer caps here as well. The USB and LED drivers have a lacquer coat on them, making identification hard. As is the norm these days, the PCB itself has multiple layers.

Before we move on, be advised that disassembly may void the warranty and that TechPowerUp is not liable for any damages incurred if you decide to go ahead and do so anyway.