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In-depth walkthroughs and tutorials to help you learn every corner of mechanical keyboards, from basics to advanced techniques.
If you’re wondering how many switches are in a 75% keyboard, let’s clear that up. A 75% keyboard is basically a compact version of a TKL (tenkeyless) layout. People love it because it gives a great typing experience while saving desk space. On average, a standard 75% keyboard has about 84 keys, which means you’ll
Building your own keyboard can be a really fun and rewarding process. If you’ve ever thought about making one from scratch, it’s not as hard as it might seem. With the right tools, parts, and a little patience, you can put together a keyboard that feels and sounds exactly the way you want. To get
Many people think of keyboard keycaps and even keyboards in general as just tools you type on. But mechanical keyboards offer a world of customization, letting you change how they look, feel, and sound. Keycaps play a huge role in that. In today’s customization era, you don’t have to settle for the standard caps that
One big reason people love mechanical keyboards is the clacky and thocky sounds their switches make. That sound is what sets them apart from regular membrane keyboards. But over time, those nice sounds can turn into something less pleasant like a pinging noise from the springs or a scratchy, plastic-like sound with every key press.
Before you install switches on a hot-swap keyboard, you’ll need a couple of basic tools. The first is a keycap puller, which helps you safely remove the keycaps without damaging them. The second is a switch puller, which is used to pull out the old switches from the hot-swap sockets. Most mechanical keyboards that support
Stabilizers are an important part of a mechanical keyboard. They sit under the larger keys, like the spacebar, Enter, Shift, and Backspace, and keep those keys balanced when you press them. Without stabilizers, these keys would feel wobbly and uneven. There’s nothing more annoying than stock stabilizers that sound dry, rattly, or pingy every time
The technical side of mechanical keyboards often comes down to firmware, and two of the most popular ones are QMK and VIA. These are basically the brains that let you customize how your keyboard works. With them, you can change key functions, set up macros, or even adjust lighting to match your style. In this
The “thock” sound is one of the most popular sounds people associate with mechanical keyboards. It’s a deeper, fuller sound that many enthusiasts enjoy. Some people specifically chase that “thocky” sound when customizing their keyboard because it feels more premium and satisfying. That doesn’t mean keyboards that sound different are bad. Many users also love