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
If you want to know where my works at look up in the sky next time you see a rocket get fired. :P
I don't think a scientist would ever pass off such crass blanket statements so please don't take my scepticism personally. Your field of work is also completely irrelevant so long as you have no actual evidence to move forward.
PS: To specify, when I say I want you to design something similar I mean all of it - come up with a hot swappable PCB of your own (or pay someone to) as well as sort out the entirety of the case.
Where can I get aluminum blocks, printed PCB, SMT components, Kaihua sockets, LEDs, and switches for $12? Where is this machine shop that can do the milling and anodizing for only $8? There are many projects I myself could start since you make it sound so easy!
It happens all the time, and the hobby is the better for it. We are in the golden age of bespoke input devices, and if you aren't totally full of shit, you can make some money and be a part of it.
Also, rockets are cool.