Since I have no experience whatsoever in soldering switches and don't plan to learn to do so, whenever I feel like trying a switch I buy the cheapest keyboard I could find that has that exact switch on it.
This explains why I have a lot of unused MX keyboards now :p
Since I have no experience whatsoever in soldering switches and don't plan to learn to do so, whenever I feel like trying a switch I buy the cheapest keyboard I could find that has that exact switch on it.
This explains why I have a lot of unused MX keyboards now :p
Wow lol you could always build a keyboard fort!
I'm a little anxious to see what I'll think of these vintage browns I want to put in my TGR-Jane, however I'm comforted by the fact that if I ever decide to change my mind I could always de-solder the switches and replace them with different ones. Yeah it takes a little time but it's better than getting a whole new board and starting over.
Luckily it didn't take very many tries to find all my favorite switches. And even if you don't like the switches, you can just solder new ones in or even sell the whole board (since mechs seems to retain value well)I'm a little anxious to see what I'll think of these vintage browns I want to put in my TGR-Jane, however I'm comforted by the fact that if I ever decide to change my mind I could always de-solder the switches and replace them with different ones. Yeah it takes a little time but it's better than getting a whole new board and starting over.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed if they're real vintage browns.
Luckily it didn't take very many tries to find all my favorite switches. And even if you don't like the switches, you can just solder new ones in or even sell the whole board (since mechs seems to retain value well)I'm a little anxious to see what I'll think of these vintage browns I want to put in my TGR-Jane, however I'm comforted by the fact that if I ever decide to change my mind I could always de-solder the switches and replace them with different ones. Yeah it takes a little time but it's better than getting a whole new board and starting over.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed if they're real vintage browns.
Thanks that's good to know, they're not first gen g80-5000 switches but they were harvested from a g80-11801, the placement of the logo and springs matches up with pictures of vintage browns that I've seen and read about. They definitely feel a lot better than modern browns that's for sure, I put a gateron clear top since I sip socketed and added LEDs but the gateron top actually made the switch wobble less and feels a little smoother.
Luckily it didn't take very many tries to find all my favorite switches. And even if you don't like the switches, you can just solder new ones in or even sell the whole board (since mechs seems to retain value well)I'm a little anxious to see what I'll think of these vintage browns I want to put in my TGR-Jane, however I'm comforted by the fact that if I ever decide to change my mind I could always de-solder the switches and replace them with different ones. Yeah it takes a little time but it's better than getting a whole new board and starting over.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed if they're real vintage browns.
Thanks that's good to know, they're not first gen g80-5000 switches but they were harvested from a g80-11801, the placement of the logo and springs matches up with pictures of vintage browns that I've seen and read about. They definitely feel a lot better than modern browns that's for sure, I put a gateron clear top since I sip socketed and added LEDs but the gateron top actually made the switch wobble less and feels a little smoother.
I've never tried a vintage switch, but the clear tops sound smexy!
Luckily it didn't take very many tries to find all my favorite switches. And even if you don't like the switches, you can just solder new ones in or even sell the whole board (since mechs seems to retain value well)I'm a little anxious to see what I'll think of these vintage browns I want to put in my TGR-Jane, however I'm comforted by the fact that if I ever decide to change my mind I could always de-solder the switches and replace them with different ones. Yeah it takes a little time but it's better than getting a whole new board and starting over.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed if they're real vintage browns.
Thanks that's good to know, they're not first gen g80-5000 switches but they were harvested from a g80-11801, the placement of the logo and springs matches up with pictures of vintage browns that I've seen and read about. They definitely feel a lot better than modern browns that's for sure, I put a gateron clear top since I sip socketed and added LEDs but the gateron top actually made the switch wobble less and feels a little smoother.
I've never tried a vintage switch, but the clear tops sound smexy!
Vintage switches tend to just be made slightly better and when some are worn in they feel really nice. Here's a pic of my vintage blues that I also added sip sockets, LEDs, and a clear switch top to.Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75520.0;attach=111884;image)
I hate buying to try anything. The reason I started going to a lot of meetups and stores was to be able to try switches and boards without buying them.
With the Zealios I have the concern on getting them faulty after soldering, because I am not that good at desoldering them.
I have tried quite a few keyboards in my time interested in mech boards! Never know what a switch feels like or if you'll like it unless you try it!
Out of all the MX I have tried, clears/blues seem to be the favorite!
I have tried quite a few keyboards in my time interested in mech boards! Never know what a switch feels like or if you'll like it unless you try it!
Out of all the MX I have tried, clears/blues seem to be the favorite!
I'm really liking my blues, I enjoy the clears on my Pok3r but I never type on it. I have three board projects coming up and am planning on using vintage browns, zealios, and I'm going to try and get some vintage ergo clears as well.
People tend to like the tactile switches at home but most can't use them at work. For gaming people prefer reds.
An option would be to get the CM Storm Cherry MX switch tester, since it has all of the cherry MX switches, including clears, greens, blacks, etc.
It doesn't really cost that much, although I'm lucky enough to have a microcenter near me where I can try most switches :thumb:
That's true, it'd be pretty cool if you could get something like this tester:An option would be to get the CM Storm Cherry MX switch tester, since it has all of the cherry MX switches, including clears, greens, blacks, etc.
It doesn't really cost that much, although I'm lucky enough to have a microcenter near me where I can try most switches :thumb:
Switch testers don't reel the same as typing on a board, they're nice to know the difference in feel between the switches but once they're on a board they will feel different.