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Partially off-topic, but when I started in the hobby O-rings were all the rage for people who like MX-style switches, but I seldom hear about them these days.O-rings worked only with OEM-profile keycaps with the right stem length and internal struts. Most enthusiasts (and some brands) use Cherry profile, and for those keycaps, the O-rings were too thick. Very thin O-rings (for dental braces) were used for a while, but those have been superseded by "silencing clips" (QMX clips, Zealencios) which dampen also the up-stroke. There have also been more types of silent switches since then that don't need external modding and which work with any keycaps.
But yes, I think those have fallen out of popularity because they soften the feel. Hard bottom out seems to be more popular now.
There have also been developments in the internal construction of keyboards: flex-cuts in plate and PCB, mounting styles that suspend the PCB and plate in damping material, and filling internal spaces with sound-damping foam and silicone pads. Those reduce reverberations in the case and thus noise without affecting key feel as much.
These features started in customs but you can find even mass-produced keyboards with them now.
I finally got my first clack, was really excited for this one, since clacks were some of the first caps that got me into artisan keycaps, so having one is really cool. The one I have is a topre hack orange skull. Love the orange colour on this cap.You can't just stop at one :pShow Image
Was MoQ met on this with the GB closing yesterday?
I'm in for this as well on top of DCS Dolch! Can we get a dark RGB kit too please!
DCS WOB had dark RGB kit, no?
I'm in for this as well on top of DCS Dolch! Can we get a dark RGB kit too please!