FREEBIRD QUICKSTART GUIDE

We designed this QuickStart Guide to assist you with setting up your FreeBird keyboard, as well as replacing keycaps, changing switches, or answering other troubleshooting questions that you may ha...

KFA Group Buy Update November 2, 2025

Hi Everyone, Thank you for your patience on pending GBs, we have very few of them left to fulfill. In fact, we might be on the very last one! Here is our latest update on status of various projects...

KFA Group Buy Updates (September 1, 2025)

Thank you to all of our wonderful customers at KFA! Here is the latest update on the various Group Buys that are still left on our end. As always, we appreciate your support and patience! TB8 The ...

KFA Group Buy Updates July 13, 2025

Hi everyone, Here are the latest updates on Group Buys at KFA!We are down to the following Group Buys left at KFA:1. JIRIS80: This group buy will probably never be fulfilled by the manufacturer, so...

Group Buy Update June 19, 2025

Hi everyone, Here are the latest updates for you on Group Buys that have not been fulfilled yet. We still receive a lot of in bound support tickets for updates on various group buys. We would appre...

Group Buy Update June 11, 2025

Hi everyone, here is the latest updates for you on Group Buys that have not been fulfilled yet. We still receive a lot of in bound support tickets for updates on various group buys. We would apprec...

Group Buy Update May 30, 2025

Hi everyone, here is the latest updates for you on Group Buys that are in process. Neo75, S46, TB8, and Zoom Tiga Great news! These shipments from China arrived early! They're currently at our ware...

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

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

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?

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...

How to Desolder Keyboard Switches Safely

Desoldering keyboard switches allows you to replace or upgrade them, but doing it wrong can damage your PCB. Here’s the process simplified: Gather Tools: You'll need a temperature-controlled sol...

What Is a Group Buy?

A group buy is a purchasing method where people collectively fund the production of custom items, like mechanical keyboard components. Participants pay upfront for products that haven’t been made ...

How To Flash PCB/Keyboard With QMK

A quick written guide for beginners in the Mechanical Keyboard hobby on how to flash a PCB with QMK.