I Think My Switch Is Stuck! - The Tale of Cherry MX Locks
Over the years of collecting mechanical keyboard switches, I’ve been lucky enough to have encountered dozens upon dozens of rare and unique ones that have stuck in my mind to this day. Prototypes, factory errors, and even a few switches so rare that there is literally zero documentation about them anywhere in the world all fill that personal list from top to bottom. However, I realize that talking about switches so far outside of most people’s reaches, and even sometimes my own grasp, doesn’t make for the most exciting of articles about switches. To this newest generation of keyboard enthusiasts, though, there is one pretty rare MX-style switch which has made its way to the top of everyone’s “must try” lists – Cherry MX Locks. These often undiscussed and even more rarely seen switches are something that few people have seen and even fewer have had the chance to try at a meetup before. However, the list of people who really know how these unique Cherry switches work is even shorter...
Jul 23, 2024
Expect keyboards in all shapes and sizes. If you're looking to try out something new, it is likely to be at this event. So come early and stay until close because there will be plenty of people to meet and plenty of keyboards to see.
There will also be food, beverages, and some GIVEAWAYS including some Massdrop products so you basically don't have a good reason not to go.
July 22nd, 2017 1:30PM to 4:30PM
Living Computers: Museum + Labs 2245 1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134
https://www.google.com/maps/place/2245+1st+Avenue+South,+Seattle,+WA+98134/@47.6078064,-122.3512575,13.36z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5490402651f03473:0xa006bc5ea99eebc1!8m2!3d47.5823381!4d-122.3347017
KEYBOARD TALKS
Earlier in the day there will be pre-meetup keyboard presentations from world renowned community members. Plan to arrive by 11:00am if you want to catch the talks and Q&A. If you can't attend early, they also plan to record and stream each talk.
Note: keyboards cannot be set up nor displayed until after the talks and no sooner than 1:30pm.
With Keyboard *FREE
Without Keyboard**$12.00
SIGN UP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTbLCQTv8m6jpvdXfTRwB65gxGTeus9XeChq2aTUKqPZi8OA/viewform?usp=sf_link
They are expecting 200+ attendees and already have over 135 RSVPs. Sign up now to secure your keyboard spot at the table.
See website for full details: https://ckeys.org/events/smkmeetup/