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
Hey everyone, I'm super excited to finally introduce the tokyo60 formally here on Massdrop!
This design has been in the works for over a year, with countless revisions and prototypes to get to the most minimal design possible. Now we'll be collaborating with MD to finally bring this project to life.
There's no official drop date yet other than soon™ (@yanbo) but I'm hoping this can start the ball rolling - let me know what you guys think!
Original interest check here: http://tokyokeyboard.com/tokyo60-mechanical-keyboard/
Instagram: @tokyo.keyboard
More info down below:
A minimal HHKB style mechanical keyboard.
Full aluminum hi-pro construction with integrated top-plate. Cherry MX compatible with custom PCB. Fits most standard 60% PCBs.
Fixed layout. Optimized design.
Instead of creating a product that supports countless options, colors, or layouts. We wanted to focus on one design, one layout, and a small handful of colors and make that the best it can be without compromise. Everything from the feel of the plate to the sound of bottoming out has been crafted and considered.