Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards

Re:Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards by bllguo on Friday April 30, 2021 @02:10AM (#26990300)

Hah, definitely didn't follow those steps myself, although I can see that being a popular template. I do hope mechanical keyboards become less associated with clicky switches over time. Before I realized the hobby wasn't necessarily dominated by loud clacky sounds, I not only didn't see the appeal, but actively detested the whole idea. +1 for silent linears.

Also, wanted to mention ergonomic layouts - would love for that space to be more mainstream! Some really cool stuff out there; I'm looking forward to getting a 3D printer someday and building some Dactyls.

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Re:Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards by visarga on Friday April 30, 2021 @02:40AM (#26990458)

> +1 for silent linears

I have been extremely impressed with a heavy linear switch (Hako Clear - 75g). It has a bouncy feeling if you learn not to bottom out.

https://kono.store/products/hako-clear-switches-10-ct

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Re:Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards by john_alan on Friday April 30, 2021 @02:52AM (#26990525)

I was told you “can’t type” on lineages/reds/Silents.

But I took the plunge anyway as a typer first gamer second.

It’s been great reds are easy to type on. In fact I can only get over 100wpm on my red switch board. I wonder why this myth perpetuates!?

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Re:Beginner’s guide to mechanical keyboards by skjoldr on Friday April 30, 2021 @05:09AM (#26991274)

You can type, but the relative lack of tactile feedback means you either have to press the keys harder or risk skipping letters.

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