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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: oneproduct on Sun, 17 August 2014, 04:33:31
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I've done the typical Geekhack thing of buying a bunch of boards, keeping most but selling a few back to fuel another cycle of purchases.
In that time I've figured out that red, brown and Topre switches (I use a variable, so 45g and under) are my favorite, but this is pretty much purely due to their lightness.
In search of something new to explore, I was curious about custom springs, particularly those between 45g and 62g and was wondering if people with experience could help describe what some switches paired with these springs feel like relative to some stock switches. The fact that the custom springs record their resistance on a different scale than Cherry makes things even more awkward, though I've seen the graph on Originative which shows the comparison.
My intent in the end is to make a variable force MX board in the style of Realforce variables, with lighter switches for the ring fingers and pinkies.
62g blacks and 62g clears seem to be the most popular custom spring uses. How do these compare with reds and browns in terms of both weight and overall feel?
I'm also quite curious if 45g custom springs are simply too light, but a lot of people here seem to like heavy handed switches (55g Topre, stock clears, BS, etc) so I was hoping to hear the opinion of someone who typically enjoys light switches.
Anyways, any comments on custom springs of weights of 45/50/55/62g would be welcome.
In the off chance you happen to live in Montreal and have something I could meet up with you to test, even better!
Thanks in advance.
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62g korean vs 45g cherry:
62g korean is very very slightly heavier, and there is a more cushioned effect (force required increases faster)
45g cherry with clear stem will stick on the upstroke. 62g has very small amount of stick, easily and fully remedied by lubing the tactile leg with small amount of thin lube.