Mechanical Keyboards 101

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How To Fix Cold Solder Joints

How To Fix Cold Solder Joints

Cold solder joints cause issues like unresponsive keys and erratic behavior in mechanical keyboards. They occur when solder doesn’t properly bond between components and the PCB, often due to insuf...

PCB Layouts vs Keycap Profiles: Compatibility Guide

PCB Layouts vs Keycap Profiles: Compatibility Guide

When building a custom keyboard, ensuring your PCB layout and keycap profile are compatible is crucial. The PCB determines the switch placement and layout, while the keycap profile affects the sha...

PCB Solder Joint Defects: Causes and Prevention

PCB Solder Joint Defects: Causes and Prevention

Solder joint defects are a leading cause of problems in mechanical keyboard PCBs. They can result in unresponsive keys, erratic behavior, or complete failures, often due to poor soldering techniqu...

How Custom Keyboards Reduce Typing Fatigue

How Custom Keyboards Reduce Typing Fatigue

Typing fatigue is a common issue caused by repetitive motion and poor keyboard ergonomics, leading to discomfort in your hands, wrists, and forearms. Custom mechanical keyboards help solve this by...

Ultimate Guide to Stabilizer Mods

Ultimate Guide to Stabilizer Mods

If your keyboard's larger keys - like the spacebar or Enter - feel uneven or make rattling noises, stabilizer mods can fix these issues. Stabilizers are mechanisms that keep larger keys steady and...

What Is Actuation Force in Switches?

What Is Actuation Force in Switches?

Actuation force is the amount of pressure needed for a key to register a press on a mechanical keyboard. Measured in gram-force (gf) or centinewtons (cN), it directly influences typing comfort, sp...