Mechanical Keyboard Guides & Tutorials

What it Takes to Get Custom Keyboard Switches Made

Discover the complex journey of custom mechanical switch manufacturing, from factory selection to production, with insights from ThereminGoat an ...

Will These Keyboard Switches Work With Hotswap Sockets? A Comprehensive Guide

Confused about switch compatibility with hotswap keyboards? Learn which switch types work with hotswap sockets, how to modify 5-pin switches, an ...

Why Mechanical Keyboards Feel Better Than Membrane

Discover why mechanical keyboards feel better than membrane with tactile feedback, durability, customization options, and improved performance. ...

Tools to Mod Your Mechanical Keyboard Switches

Essential tools for modifying and customizing mechanical keyboard switches: perfect for beginners and experts alike. Upgrade your build with eas ...

Why Are There So Many Mechanical Keyboard Switch Brands?

You've probably come across dozens of mechanical keyboard switch brands by now. Have you ever wondered how we ended up with so many? ...

Keyboard Switch Testers Are Underrated

With all of the guides that exist out there on how to modify, build, and customize mechanical keyboards, there’s not really all that many questi ...

Keyboard Switches Are Not Going to Crack Your Keycaps

Switches won’t crack your keycaps in most cases, so check out this blog post to learn more about what to watch out for when using new switches f ...

The Four Common Types of MX Switch Mechanisms

This blog post by Theremingoat details the origin and history of the most commonly used switch mechanisms and how they function when typing on y ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Ergonomic?

This blog post by Preston questions whether mechanical keyboards are ergonomic, highlights the benefits of using a keyboard and provides options ...

Best Mechanical Keyboards with Numpads

This blog post by Preston discusses the best full-size mechanical keyboards with numpads from well-known brands, comparing their included featur ...

Dispelling a Few Keyboard Switch Myths

This short blog post by Theremingoat will clarify some switch lore and provide key details for topics about Kailh, Hall Effect and the 'best' ge ...

How to Describe Any Tactile Switch

This blog post by Thermingoat describes tactile switches in detail and introduces a size and strength spectrum for discussions about these kinds ...

What Some Switch Marketing Terms Really Mean

Switch marketing terms can be confusing. This short blog post by Theremingoat goes over some of the terms commonly used when describing switches ...

Magnets? In My Switches??

What are Hall Effect Switches? Theremingoat's latest blog post will go into depth about this type of switch and how they work in a mechanical ke ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Harder to Press?

Could mechanical keyboards be harder to press? Preston's blog post goes into depth about what contributes to a keyboard's weight and overall fee ...

Do Switch Testers Help?

Do switch tester packs actually help with your next purchase? This blog post discusses this type of product and its benefits for researching you ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Worth It?

Are you curious if mechanical keyboards are actually helpful? This blog post by Preston details their benefits and why you should use this type ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Better for Gaming?

Could mechanical keyboards make you better at gaming? This short blog post outlines the benefits of using a keyboard and how they can be useful ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Really Loud?

This short blog post by Preston, questions if mechanical keyboards are too loud. Read more to go over the best switch type for your next office ...

Are Mechanical Keyboards Too Loud for Work?

Ever wonder if your keyboard would be too loud for office work? This blog post by Preston will provide switch recommendations for your office ty ...