toastie
burnt to perfection
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Hi all!
I wanted to show off my budding mechanical keyboard collection, and lo and behold! No thread for this hobby exists yet, so here I am! (also thanks @bellydrum for the title)
This is a thread to post your sweet builds, favorite keycaps, and call out your favorite switches (but not that kind!)! Want some recommendations on where to go, or what brands to use? Ask your questions here!
What is a mechanical keyboard and why should I care?
Mechanical keyboards are meant to simulate the feeling of typing on a typewriter. Rather than using rubber to create the button press that is quiet and provides a lower level of haptic feedback, a mechanical keyboard uses 2-part plastic switches that can have different levels of feedback & resistance when pressed, create different sound experiences, and cause different lighting effects when paired with an LED backlit board! The general goal is to have a more satisfying typing experience, and the high level of customizability also allows you to match your keyboard to your desktop setup & mood!
Where to start?
Some of my favorite places to go to get inspiration or learn about components are the following:
I love this channel! He shows off a lot of cool keyboards, and all of his content is about keyboards, so its a good place to start. The above video is a good explanation of all the components of a mechanical keyboard, as well as some solid budget options!
This is a great video to watch if all of the switch options are overwhelming! Very informative, and she shows off a lot of other boards in her other videos. A fun channel to watch.
TINYMAKESTHINGS IS MY FAVORITE!!! My all time favorite thing about mechanical keyboards is CUTE AND FUN keycaps!! Tiny makes custom resin keycaps that look like all sorts of things, and her channel is a really fun time! She also has videos about making sculpted keycaps yourself for those of you that are brave (and crafty)!
So come on and post your boards! Feel free to showcase your own builds, your dream components, or your favorite resin sculpted keycaps!
I wanted to show off my budding mechanical keyboard collection, and lo and behold! No thread for this hobby exists yet, so here I am! (also thanks @bellydrum for the title)
This is a thread to post your sweet builds, favorite keycaps, and call out your favorite switches (but not that kind!)! Want some recommendations on where to go, or what brands to use? Ask your questions here!
What is a mechanical keyboard and why should I care?
Mechanical keyboards are meant to simulate the feeling of typing on a typewriter. Rather than using rubber to create the button press that is quiet and provides a lower level of haptic feedback, a mechanical keyboard uses 2-part plastic switches that can have different levels of feedback & resistance when pressed, create different sound experiences, and cause different lighting effects when paired with an LED backlit board! The general goal is to have a more satisfying typing experience, and the high level of customizability also allows you to match your keyboard to your desktop setup & mood!
Where to start?
Some of my favorite places to go to get inspiration or learn about components are the following:
I love this channel! He shows off a lot of cool keyboards, and all of his content is about keyboards, so its a good place to start. The above video is a good explanation of all the components of a mechanical keyboard, as well as some solid budget options!
This is a great video to watch if all of the switch options are overwhelming! Very informative, and she shows off a lot of other boards in her other videos. A fun channel to watch.
TINYMAKESTHINGS IS MY FAVORITE!!! My all time favorite thing about mechanical keyboards is CUTE AND FUN keycaps!! Tiny makes custom resin keycaps that look like all sorts of things, and her channel is a really fun time! She also has videos about making sculpted keycaps yourself for those of you that are brave (and crafty)!
So come on and post your boards! Feel free to showcase your own builds, your dream components, or your favorite resin sculpted keycaps!