Mechanical Keyboard Guides & Tutorials

The most in-depth mechanical keyboard guides and tutorials written by community members!

New to custom mechanical keyboards?Read the comprehensive introduction to custom mechanical keyboards, written by community expert Alexotos.
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Emmanuel A.

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Aug 11, 2023

QMK / VIA Keyboard Shortcuts for Designers (Adobe Suite)

Boost your productivity with keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac! This short blog post covers common keyboard shortcuts to save time and exce ...

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QMK / VIA Keyboard Shortcuts for Designers (Adobe Suite)
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Preston S.

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Aug 9, 2023

An Introduction to Chosfox Keyboard Switches

What are Chosfox Switches? Dive into our blog post to learn more about this brand and the different options available for each type of switch fo ...

10 minutes

An Introduction to Chosfox Keyboard Switches
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Emmanuel A.

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Jul 27, 2023

Top 5 Things You Need for Your Gaming Keyboard

Get ready to level up your gaming experience! Check out our latest guide on the must-have features and factors to look out for with your next ga ...

18 minutes

Top 5 Things You Need for Your Gaming Keyboard
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Preston S.

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Jul 24, 2023

What Stabilizers To Buy for Your Mechanical Keyboard

Choosing some new stabilizers for your mechanical keyboard? Don't miss our blog post! Discover the best choices so you can enhance your typing e ...

6 minutes

What Stabilizers To Buy for Your Mechanical Keyboard
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ThereminGoat

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Jul 19, 2023

Keyboard Switch Leaves Explained

This short blog post talks about keyboard switch leaves and the significant role they play in determining a switch's tactility and general feel ...

8 minutes

Keyboard Switch Leaves Explained
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Emmanuel A.

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Jul 17, 2023

Are Mechanical Keyboards Better for Productivity?

Can you really boost productivity with mechanical keyboards? This post explores if they live up to the hype so let's find out if they're the key ...

15 minutes

Are Mechanical Keyboards Better for Productivity?
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Emmanuel A.

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Jul 16, 2023

How Mechanical Keyboard PCBs Work (Technical Dive)

In this blog post, we go over all of the components that formulate a mechanical keyboard PCB and delve deeper into what each element of the PCB ...

20 minutes

How Mechanical Keyboard PCBs Work (Technical Dive)
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Emmanuel A.

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Jun 27, 2023

Understanding Switch Springs and Switch Swapping

What are switch springs and switch swapping? This blog post talks about these key aspects to further your understanding of your next set of mech ...

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Understanding Switch Springs and Switch Swapping
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Preston S.

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Jun 22, 2023

Beginner Mechanical Keyboard Questions Answered

New to mechanical keyboards? Find answers to beginner questions and discover everything you need to know to find the perfect mechanical keyboard ...

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Beginner Mechanical Keyboard Questions Answered
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Emmanuel A.

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Jun 19, 2023

What are VIA and QMK for Mechanical Keyboards?

Unraveling the mystery: VIA and QMK explained! This blog post dives into these essential keyboard firmware platforms and unlock new customizatio ...

13 minutes

What are VIA and QMK for Mechanical Keyboards?
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Emmanuel A.

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Jun 7, 2023

4 Things To Consider Before Buying a Wireless Keyboard

In this guide you will learn about the most important considerations you should have in mind when purchasing a wireless keyboard and its pros an ...

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4 Things To Consider Before Buying a Wireless Keyboard
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ThereminGoat

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Jun 6, 2023

You’re Not Trying Enough Keyboard Switches

Are you missing out on the next best set of switches? This post reveals why trying new brands is essential and talks about how you can find your ...

4 minutes

You’re Not Trying Enough Keyboard Switches
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Catherine L.

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Jun 5, 2023

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Mechanical Keyboards

"Do you really have to clean a mechanical keyboard?" you ask. keeb-savvy people know the answer is "yes", obviously. ...

9 minutes

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Mechanical Keyboards
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Preston S.

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May 31, 2023

Overview of Popular Keyboard Switch Housing Materials

In this short and concise guide, you will discover the different types of mechanical switch housing materials that you need to know for your upc ...

3 minutes

Overview of Popular Keyboard Switch Housing Materials
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Preston S.

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May 20, 2023

What Are Mechanical Keyboard PCBs?

Discover the inner workings of mechanical keyboard PCBs in our latest guide. Find out more about how these crucial components support your keybo ...

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What Are Mechanical Keyboard PCBs?
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Preston S.

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May 12, 2023

N-key Rollover in Mechanical Keyboards Explained

This is a short guide on N-key rollover (NKRO) and how this feature prevents "ghosting” or missed keystrokes when multiple keys are pressed simu ...

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N-key Rollover in Mechanical Keyboards Explained
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Preston S.

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May 10, 2023

How to Test Your Mechanical Keyboard PCB

This short guide describes testing mechanical keyboard PCB with concise instructions, tools needed, and methods to check for defective switches ...

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How to Test Your Mechanical Keyboard PCB
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Preston S.

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May 8, 2023

How to Properly Silence Your Keyboard Stabilizers

Tuning your stabilizers can be daunting and in this short guide you will learn everything you need to properly and easily modify and fine-tune y ...

4 minutes

How to Properly Silence Your Keyboard Stabilizers
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Emmanuel A.

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May 6, 2023

Can Wrist Rests Be Good for Your Health?

Ever wonder what wrist rests can do for you? Learn more about the functions and benefits of wrist rests and the factors you should consider when ...

7 minutes

Can Wrist Rests Be Good for Your Health?
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Preston S.

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May 4, 2023

Comparing Mechanical Keyboard Plate Materials

Mechanical keyboards use a variety of different plate materials, including PC, FR4, and Aluminum. In this guide, I review several options to hel ...

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Comparing Mechanical Keyboard Plate Materials