Plateless & Half-Plate Keyboard Builds – Pros & Cons
Keyboard plates come in various materials, such as POM, brass, steel, and polycarbonate. The variety of materials in keyboard plates allows for a great range of customization for the keyboard …
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Are Membrane Keyboards Good For Typing? – Keyboard FAQs
Membrane Keyboards and Rubber-dome keyboards have received a bad rep in the keyboard community, and they are considered the bare minimum and are useable. However, most users would recommend upgrading …
10 Best Chinese Custom Keyboard Brands
China has become an industry leader in the world of custom mechanical keyboards. They have produced some of the biggest and most recognizable names in the keyboard hobby. Chinese keyboard …
Complete Guide to Kailh Switches
When talking about mechanical keyboard switches, we cannot afford to miss out on the offers provided by Kailh Mechanical Switches. Just like Gateron, Kailh switches are also Cherry MX clones. …
Can You Build a Good Keyboard Without Soldering?
One misconception in the custom keyboard community is that soldered PCBs are essential in a good keyboard build. While this was the case for many years, hot-swap PCBs have started …
PCB Mount vs. Plate Mount Keyboards
Many keyboards provide hot-swap functionality that allows users to replace their current keyboard switches easily. However, anyone who has tried to change their switches knows it isn’t quite as straightforward …
What are Keyboard Dampening Materials? – Keyboard FAQs
With the increasing popularity of custom keyboards, many keyboard enthusiasts have developed different ways to improve their keyboards. The most popular mod that has become almost mandatory in almost keyboard …
Why Enthusiasts Own So Many Keyboards
Casual users often wonder why keyboard enthusiasts have so many keyboards. What are they going to use them for? They can’t even use two keyboards at the same time! (In …
What is the Silicone Dampening Keyboard Mod?
One of the best things about having a custom mechanical keyboard is the unique sound accompanying each keystroke. The thocky and clacky sound of keyboards has made many fall in …