Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
The Input Club Aura Case:
During the design phase, I looked at many different designs. I got my inspiration for the Aura from the penthouse deck of the Ritz Carlton of Dallas http://www.haroldleidner.com/portfolio/dallas-skyline/. The way the lighting is set up the couches look like they are floating there and it looks very inviting and comfortable. I wanted that level of luxury and aesthetic in my keyboard.
The case is RGB underglow capable and sits at a permanent 5 degree angle. The units will be billet (one piece of aluminum). The case will be interchangeable for all 60% keyboards that have the same PCB hole locations as the Infinity keyboard https://input.club/devices/infinity-keyboard. The LED portion of the case is separate from the keyboard, meaning it will be compatible with existing 60% layouts. There will be no soldering required for this modification.
Price:
Unknown at this time. I will receives quotes from reliable manufacturers soon and update when I know. If you want to be informed of when the buy goes live please visit our website and sign up for the mailer!
https://input.club/aura