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Mechanical Keyboards

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

More pics at GH starting HERE.

When I had xometry cut my plate for the one in the back, it was pretty cheap to have them cut three sets compared to one. Tried a few different ideas on build two. Tactile switches, "CSA" keycaps, 3D printed sides at 3-degree incline, and springs supporting the middle of the plate. This one is pretty flexy, but still feels secure. I don't think it's going to replace my clicky boi full of Box Navies though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I like the wood spacer. What did you use for that?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It’s small pieces of solid wood from a mystery box of mostly lathe turning blanks. Pretty sure it’s just red oak, but that fits the vaguely 80s vibe on that build perfectly. I trimmed them to size on my table saw and jointer, but I may eventually redo them, as the fitment (on both boards actually) is just a bit off.