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Title: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Cindori on Thu, 27 September 2012, 05:03:19: I have tried MX Brown, blue and red, and I definately enjoy MX Brown the most.

What other switches do you think I would like? I think I could enjoy the feeling of browns but a little more stiffness. (not clicky)
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: perragnar on Thu, 27 September 2012, 05:07:10: MX Clears would be the obvious choice. They are exactly like browns only stiffer and more tactile.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Autolyze on Thu, 27 September 2012, 06:18:14: Clears are good, but ergo-clears are better!
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: perragnar on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:45:39: I can imagine that, shame I'm clueless when it comes to soldering stuff. :|
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:51:35: Quote from: perragnar on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:45:39
I can imagine that, shame I'm clueless when it comes to soldering stuff. :|

Get a poker, you can change stems without solding most of the switches. You would only really need to desolder 7 LEDs to access those switches to swap them.

You could also just find any PCB mount board since those you don't have to desolder to change stems as well
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: MMB on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:53:27: Browns aren't bad if they are lubed. The only real issue is their scratchiness, and that can be removed by using lube.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: boost on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:18:13: ou can try cherry MX clears or lube MX browns with a MX black springs = PWNAGE!
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Cindori on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:25:21: Ergo clears look really nice from this vid.

If I were to buy a filco, what would I need to mod it to ergo clear?
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:26:04: Brown/red/blue springs
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:26:21: Quote from: MagicMeatball on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:53:27
Browns aren't bad if they are lubed. The only real issue is their scratchiness, and that can be removed by using lube.

Can you provide some links on how to lube a swith? I am interested in it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: boost on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:43:27: Quote from: Neo.X on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:26:21
Quote from: MagicMeatball on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:53:27
Browns aren't bad if they are lubed. The only real issue is their scratchiness, and that can be removed by using lube.

Can you provide some links on how to lube a swith? I am interested in it.

Thanks

Here it is..Enjoy'

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34332.0
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Cindori on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:44:30: Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:26:04
Brown/red/blue springs

So is it easier to buy an clear filco (do they exist?) and get springs, or easier to buy a brown filco and get mx clear stems?
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:47:39: Clear filco, springs should be pretty easy to get. I've only see one GB for clear stems since I've been here
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:25:47: There is no Filco w/ MX Clears. You'd need to purchase the Filco and Clear stems/switches.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: weenis on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:45:29: If you like the feel of Cherry Browns, you may like Black Alps. I think they're close, but I do prefer Cherry Browns.

You can grab a cheap AT101W, I have one in very good condition that I quite enjoy.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: Binge on Thu, 27 September 2012, 12:02:04: Matias Quiet Pro's new ALPS based switches are an amazing feel and I primarily use browns.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: polpo on Thu, 27 September 2012, 13:00:00: I was going to recommend Matias's new dampened tactile switches, but Binge beat me to it.
Title: Re: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 23:35:55: Quote from: perragnar on Thu, 27 September 2012, 09:45:39
I can imagine that, shame I'm clueless when it comes to soldering stuff. :|
i can solder for you if your interested in ergo clears or any other custom switch.

Sice you said youd like brows but stiffer could try putting a black or clear spring with a brown stem.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: nullstring on Fri, 28 September 2012, 10:35:31: Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 23:35:55
Sice you said youd like brows but stiffer could try putting a black or clear spring with a brown stem.

I think thats a bad idea.. The stiffer springs will make the already subtle bump even more subtle.
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 28 September 2012, 12:15:46: yeah, brown with a stiffer spring is even closer to linear with dirt that I keep hearing my favorite switch insulted as...
Title: Re: Switches close to MX Brown?
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 28 September 2012, 12:17:20: Just though it might be an option but i must say once you get used to clears i loved them and rarely bottomed out.