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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: speaktobrett on Fri, 05 May 2017, 21:12:29

Title: Installing Cherry MX Switches upside down
Post by: speaktobrett on Fri, 05 May 2017, 21:12:29

I noticed that on my Ducky One, the Cherry MX switches are installed upside down(see below) -
http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/page-en/ducky-one/img/Ducky_One_18.jpg

I am building an RS96 and was wondering whether I could install my Cherry MX switches upside down in that also, so that the LED's are at the top of the key?

Would this have any negative effect?

Title: Re: Installing Cherry MX Switches upside down
Post by: Tactile on Fri, 05 May 2017, 21:29:52

The design of your PCB will determine how the switches must be mounted.

Title: Re: Installing Cherry MX Switches upside down
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 05 May 2017, 22:11:53

Looking at the RS96 pcb it seems you'll be out of luck, the switches will be mounted with the LED at the bottom.

Title: Re: Installing Cherry MX Switches upside down
Post by: speaktobrett on Fri, 05 May 2017, 22:28:23

Ah... yes, that makes sense!

Thanks guys :)