AstonJ

AstonJ

Keyboard Switches - which do you use/like?

Which keyboard switches do you use/like? :upside_down_face:

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DevotionGeo

DevotionGeo

I always hated my Cherry MX 8100’s spacebar for requiring more force than other keys. Turns out it has a Cherry MX Grey switch while other keys have Cherry MX brown switches. I’m going to try to replace it with a brown switch, but I don’t know if I can install a brown switch’s top in this grey switch’s base or I have to re-solder the switch.

Edit: I replaced the switch and it didn’t require re-soldering. :smiley:

AstonJ

AstonJ

You might find then that you are having to hover your hands over the keys - I would personally find that a chore (I prefer to have my wrists resting on something/the desk). I’ve seen some people type while hovering and have always wondered whether they get tired.

I also quite like keyboards with fairly extreme angles for the same reason… here’s an example:

(Apparently that keyboard fetches a couple of grand on the aftermarket!)

DevotionGeo

DevotionGeo

I used a cloth (muffler) as a wrist rest, and now I realized that without it typing really was a chore. I’ll be using it for a day or two, till my thunderclap headache goes away and lets me go to the market.
Thank you @AstonJ!

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