Do I Need to Lube My Keyboard Switches?
Figure 1: Sometime around here is a good time to ask that question... If you’re new to the mechanical keyboard hobby, I have no doubt that planning your first keyboard build is a bit of a daunting task. To be entirely honest with you, it’s only a tiny bit less daunting for your second or even third keyboard builds should you stay around a little while longer. You’ve got the keyboard itself to worry about, stabilizers, keycaps, and even switches on top of all of the intangible marks you want your dream keyboard to hit. Switches are especially daunting right out of the gate as there’s just so many options out there to pick from – each with their own unique specifications, manufacturers, and more. Yet, in spite of all of these differences between switches, time and time again I find people always asking about lubing switches as one of their chief concerns when it comes to picking some up. With countless numbers of content creators talking about lubing switches, its no...
Apr 17, 2024
Can't seem to find mention of this anywhere. I understand that they are not full USB ports, but the FAQ reports that they will be able to charge USB-C devices. The question I have is whether they will be supporting 900mA, 1.5A, or 3A output charging. If 3.0A, my second question is where are you sourcing the included USB-C cable from. Is it Benson Leung approved?
edit: let's you have a phone which requires 2amps. they've said that this k-type supports regular usb which means it consumes max 900mA, now if you have a built-in usb c port on your computer then yes you can plug your phone along with the keyboard. That's going to draw around 3 amps, since your computer is able to provide the max rated amperage, through usb-c. if you have USB-A in your motherboard like 99% of the world, then you won't be able to recharge your phone, however, you could get something like this: https://www.asus.com/Motherboard-Accessory/USB_31_TYPEC_CARD/
" Some non-compliant cables with a USB-C connector on one end and a legacy USB-A plug or Micro-B receptacle on the other end incorrectly terminate the Configuration Channel (CC) with a 10kΩ pullup to VBUS instead of the specification mandated 56kΩ pullup[40], causing a device connected to the cable to incorrectly determine the amount of power it is permitted to draw from the cable. Cables with this issue may not work properly with certain products, including Apple and Google products, and may even damage power sources such as chargers, hubs, or PC USB ports.[41][42] "
I doubt they'll be providing a high end cable so better not use it to charge your other devices.