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Title: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: bondonin on Sun, 24 November 2013, 09:30:39
I'm kindof used to low profile kbs at work/home. Since cherry mx switches activate at after only 2mm, it wouldn't be too much a problem changing over to mechanicals is there?
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 09:37:26
I'm kindof used to low profile kbs at work/home. Since cherry mx switches activate at after only 2mm, it wouldn't be too much a problem changing over to mechanicals is there?

no. it's all pretty close
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: Findecanor on Sun, 24 November 2013, 14:22:26
The biggest issue is probably that the keys are so much higher. Solution: wrist rest.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: Hyde on Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:13:45
Well ideally you're suppose to type with your wrist hovering.  That aspect took a little bit of getting used to, but after that it's like no problem.

Because the height is actually pretty close to standard rubber dome so you should already be familiar with it somewhat.

:P
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:39:01
I went from an Apple alunimium keyboard (very low) to Ducky Shine (very high).  It took a little while to accustomise, but I don't notice the difference now.  When I do switch back to the Apple keyboard, it feels like I am typing on the desk.  I prefer the higher mechanicals.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: bondonin on Sun, 24 November 2013, 18:29:00
......
Because the height is actually pretty close to standard rubber dome so you should already be familiar with it somewhat.
:P
Thin scissor switched keyboards and laptops are alot lower than standard rubber domes.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: Tony on Sun, 24 November 2013, 20:48:07
It takes a few days at most. How miraculous human adaptability is!
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: terran5992 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 21:29:02
I'm kindof used to low profile kbs at work/home. Since cherry mx switches activate at after only 2mm, it wouldn't be too much a problem changing over to mechanicals is there?

It was instant for me. And i never looked back
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: dante on Sun, 24 November 2013, 21:30:25
Profile has been the hardest thing for me with Mechanical Keyboards.  Most of them are like typing on an 80's phone book.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 24 November 2013, 21:51:13
You could create a rectangular well in your desk and put the keyboard into it.  It the well was as deep as the front of the case, it would appear that the switches were mounted in the table.

Can't get much thinner than that!
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 21:59:18
Well ideally you're suppose to type with your wrist hovering.  That aspect took a little bit of getting used to, but after that it's like no problem.

Because the height is actually pretty close to standard rubber dome so you should already be familiar with it somewhat.

:P

when you attempt to learn the hover technique make sure ur shoulders, specifically rear deltoids and traps are relaxed..

be mindful of this, otherwise, the technique could cause problems.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: kenmai9 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 22:02:57
Wrist rest it up
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 24 November 2013, 22:44:15
Travel seems a lot further, especially on linear switches. Most laptop keyboards actuate at bottom out, which is roughly similar to the 2mm that cherry MX needs. You can add o rings or try a low profile mechanical like a G84 (cherry ML) keyboard.
Title: Re: Getting used to height of mechanicals from low profile kbs?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 November 2013, 22:48:53
Travel seems a lot further, especially on linear switches. Most laptop keyboards actuate at bottom out, which is roughly similar to the 2mm that cherry MX needs. You can add o rings or try a low profile mechanical like a G84 (cherry ML) keyboard.

Orings can reduce the travel if necessary..

But I've kinda grown to like more travel, because at the end of the day... what's the rush...

Pressing the key down is kinda the-fun no?(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-021.gif)