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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: harishankar on Sun, 11 May 2014, 11:22:56
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Do you tend to bottom out on the lighter switches when you type for a while using a heavier switch? I find that after I began using the IBM Model M keyboard, I am finding it slightly more of an effort to type light on the TVS-e keyboard which is Cherry MX Blue. I find the blues extremely light after using the buckling spring.
So is it possible not to bottom out when using a lighter switch? Is it a matter of practice to adjust quickly to different keyboards or do you prefer to stick to one single keyboard?
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Just like you I find very difficult to change between 2 different keyboards. Topre variable and clears in my case. I try to not bottom out on clears (easy) but is very hard to not bottom out with topre switches and find my self trying... I need some hours to get the touch again..
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I bottom out on ALL switches, and it feels soo good ;D
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I bottom out on ALL switches, and it feels soo good ;D
Totally! Bottoming-out is so underrated. Seriously, I especially like bottoming out on my Filco browns. Like someone else said on GH, feels like you're typing on bamboo!
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Used to LOVE lighter switches.
But since I have so many different boards that I rotate frequently it's been harder to use light switches.
When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing).
If I go from heavy to light my accuracy goes to hell and I find myself ordering black springs. Trying to get some 70 korean or slightly heavier to have a better rotation schedule.
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When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing).
Is this out of habit, or do you actively try to make yourself not bottom out?
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When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing).
Is this out of habit, or do you actively try to make yourself not bottom out?
I get used to the weight. It is also a lot of practice, but not like I'm trying purposefully. The most efficient way to type is with as little travel as possible, so I get used to it as I go.
It's not entirely true that I never bottom out when typing, though. I still do, occasionally, I know know how to slow down/stop as I approach the bottom of the stroke so it isn't as harsh.
But when I go from 55g topre or buckling spring to my 62g lubed blacks or my ergo clears I bottom out nearly 100% of the time and it makes it hard for me to advocate 62g springs lol. They're great, but if you switch often with heavier weights they kinda suck :( Same can be said about most things. Like how 55g topre sucks if I use my 62g for too long lol.
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why is bottoming out such a big deal??
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why is bottoming out such a big deal??
That's why I was asking. I guess it strikes me odd to intentionally try not to bottom out - unless you are going for around 150+ wpm or something, bottoming out doesn't really do too much, and (IMO), feels much better.
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why is bottoming out such a big deal??
That's why I was asking. I guess it strikes me odd to intentionally try not to bottom out - unless you are going for around 150+ wpm or something, bottoming out doesn't really do too much, and (IMO), feels much better.
I don't ever see it as a problem--it's just something that I adjust to and stop myself from doing automatically (if I spend long enough with a board). Never had discomfort bottoming out on any MX switches.
Oddly enough, I found my 55g Topre's bottom out to be a little harsh--and it's hard to not bottom out on a Topre.