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New interesting switch developments?
jessechin:
Gateron Melodics are clicky switches with click leaf, similar to Alps. Gateron Harmonics are the newest version that doesn't have many reviews yet but some people like over Melodics. The Harmonics are less tactile than Melodics. [1,2,3] It's a higher pitch than Alps, but the closest you'll get new in 2026.
If you like topre-clones, Agar EC is a kit keyboard compatible with EC switches from Tecsee and Aeboards. [4] DynaCap makes their own EC kits as well and you can switch between MX and EC. [5] These are all kits you need to assemble yourself. I didn't realize Niz stopped making 45G switches, I actually like the sound of my Atom68 more than my HHKB.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/GATERON-Harmonic-Keyboard-Pre-lubed-Mechanical/dp/B0G2XVQT7J?th=1
[2] https://www.gateron.com/products/gateron-harmonic-clicky-switch-set?VariantsId=11505
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1qih8yg/first_impressions_review_gateron_harmonic/
[4] https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/kbdfans-agar-ec-barebones-diy-keyboard-kit?variant=51845597266220
[5] https://www.theverge.com/tech/868153/dynacap-diy-electrocapacitive-keyboard-hands-on
iri:
--- Quote from: jessechin on Thu, 02 April 2026, 20:01:55 ---Gateron Melodics are clicky switches with click leaf, similar to Alps. Gateron Harmonics are the newest version that doesn't have many reviews yet but some people like over Melodics. The Harmonics are less tactile than Melodics. [1,2,3] It's a higher pitch than Alps, but the closest you'll get new in 2026.
If you like topre-clones, Agar EC is a kit keyboard compatible with EC switches from Tecsee and Aeboards. [4] DynaCap makes their own EC kits as well and you can switch between MX and EC. [5] These are all kits you need to assemble yourself. I didn't realize Niz stopped making 45G switches, I actually like the sound of my Atom68 more than my HHKB.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/GATERON-Harmonic-Keyboard-Pre-lubed-Mechanical/dp/B0G2XVQT7J?th=1
[2] https://www.gateron.com/products/gateron-harmonic-clicky-switch-set?VariantsId=11505
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1qih8yg/first_impressions_review_gateron_harmonic/
[4] https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/kbdfans-agar-ec-barebones-diy-keyboard-kit?variant=51845597266220
[5] https://www.theverge.com/tech/868153/dynacap-diy-electrocapacitive-keyboard-hands-on
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Thanks. No readily available keyboards though, right?
I re-checked the Niz website and some 45g keyboards are back in stock, together with the silicon domes that go up to 50g. Of course, in Niz's best traditions, there is no description whatsoever on the domes.
jessechin:
The DAO Keyboard has 45g electrocapacitive switches with MX sliders and is prebuilt. HHKB format. FK also made the URSA keycap profile which is the only affordable spherical high-profile keycap set for Topre.
https://shop.fkcaps.com/products/dao-keyboard
What's your issue with official Topre? I use my HHKB way more than my Atom68 (firmware on the NIZ isn't reliable). The Realforce R4 is readily available now and has 45g variants.
Gateron Type R switches are advertised as 100% tactile switches, with no pre-travel. Gateron Azure Dragon is similar to Type R, but have a very small pre- and post-travel.
iri:
--- Quote from: jessechin on Fri, 03 April 2026, 16:40:11 ---What's your issue with official Topre?
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Joint pain.
--- Quote from: jessechin on Fri, 03 April 2026, 16:40:11 ---Gateron Type R switches are advertised as 100% tactile switches, with no pre-travel. Gateron Azure Dragon is similar to Type R, but have a very small pre- and post-travel.
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Looks extremely like MX, sorry.
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