Tag: Switches
Getting into the Keyboard Hobby
An intro to custom mechanical keyboards, the parts of a keyboard, and what to buy with your budget.
The Underrated Budget 75%: Chosfox’s CF81 Pro
The Chosfox CF81 Pro keyboard distinguishes itself in the competitive budget barebones keyboard market with features like pre-lubed stabilizers, a brass weight, and tri-mode capability with Via compatibility for $150. Despite some design issues like ping, it offers a premium “plug and play” experience, providing an excellent out-of-box experience without the need for assembly.
Akko Mod007v3 Review: Flexy, Cheap, and Thocky
The Akko Mod007v3 is an affordable 75% aluminum custom keyboard with a brass weight and flex cut PCB. Priced at $100, it markets itself towards newcomers but has some assembly challenges.
HMX Xinhai Review: Never Going Back Again
HMX has once again knocked it out of the park with their keyboard switches, now with the affordable Xinhais featuring fiberglass and a unique PA12 top housing, producing a refined typing experience despite initial challenges with light actuation.
Creating an Identity through Design
In the dynamic world of mechanical keyboards where innovation intertwines with passion, lies a unique connection between creators and enthusiasts. Many designers find themselves inspired by those who came before them, and are drawn to the craft with the intention to give back to their community. The growth of the hobby can be greatly attributed…
Duck. Duck. Goose : HMX Duck Duck Linear Switch Review
Introduction: As the year wound down, the keyboard community found itself in a sense of repetition – dominated by familiar designs and predictable switch offerings. But when it seemed like nothing new was on the horizon, HMX emerged to shake things up. Making light of their unique material compositions and more thorough application of prelube,…