First Full Custom KB Build
Everyone has to start somewhere, and I started here. I've done my share of pre-built KBs and as I'm sure many of us here have noticed none are perfect. The keycaps are good but the keys are flaccid. The keys are good but the backboard is iffy. Building a full board is something I look forward to typing on. A combination of lubed Panda keys and dual-injection MT3 caps provide a muted feedback that's like laying back in a broken-in leather couch. The only downside being it doesn't want for rapid typing. The key cap design requires more "lift" than a flatter key, and the keys while fluid seem...laggy. overall a solid 4/5 overall.
Dec 22, 2024
Staying Hot-Swappable After testing different types and brands of hot-swappable sockets, we found 5-pin PCB mount Kaihua sockets to be the best choice for the SENSE75. In our switch socket selection process, we took painstaking care choosing the right set components to drastically reduce bent switch pins—a common issue caused when the plate and sockets don’t perfectly align. Throughout our testing, we’ve found our build tolerances to be precise enough to virtually eliminate switch misalignment.
Taking Our Own Stab Perhaps the most frustrating part of customizing a keyboard is getting that perfect touch and feel, only to have it ruined by a rattling stabilizer. Buying a beautiful keyboard and then having to modify and tune your stabs seems counterproductive. When creating the SENSE75, searched the market for out-of-the-box stabilizers that provided similar performance as an enthusiast tuned custom product—and nothing even came close. Rather than send our users a box of bandaids and clippers, we worked with Gateron to design an all-new high-performance stabilizer from the ground up. It’s called the Phantom Stabilizer, and you’ll find it on the SENSE75.