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The Difficulties of Choosing the Right Switch
A switch has a general sound profile recorded with a stock custom keyboard (if you are using Kinetic Labs ). What they don't tell you is that a keyboard changes the switch's sound profile so much that the audio you hear online might not be the same when you put the switch into your own custom keyboard. Switches are a commitment. You need to buy at least 70 switches per keyboard, depending on the build, and it's a hassle. Choosing the right switch is a burdensome decision; som
Addie Politi
3 days ago3 min read
Case Foam Should be Banned
Yes, I said it, case foam should not be used in mechanical keyboards, and here is why. Keyboards are a piece of technology first and foremost. Yes, the trends on social media and TikTok have shifted them toward a more aesthetic look, with new dynamic colors, shapes, and sounds, but beneath all that new garb, they still have PCBs with metal contacts and wiring. Those metal components, soldering joints, and wiring are in danger of corrosion, and this could be caused by....you g
Addie Politi
6 days ago2 min read
Why Is the Keyboard World So Hard to Navigate?
The Keyboard community is a small, slowly growing group, but the industry is not growing as quickly as its fan base. Companies are constantly sold out, and getting a keyboard is like trying to buy Trader Joe's seasonal totes. The values are spiking, the market is becoming competitive, and everyone is fighting for their group-buy slot. As an avid keyboard enthusiast myself, I have tried to keep up with the numerous Excel sheets, Discord servers, and drop notifications that the
Addie Politi
7 days ago3 min read
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