Replacing and re-soldering a mechanical keyboard switch requires precision and care. Begin by identifying the faulty switch and acquiring a replacement. Ensure compatibility with your keyboard’s layout and switch type. Before desoldering, disconnect the keyboard and remove keycaps to access the switch. Heat the solder joints of the defective switch using a soldering iron and […]

Hot-swappable mechanical switches are switches that can be conveniently removed and replaced on the keyboard. By contrast, most keyboards on the market have soldered switches and cannot be easily replaced. A hot-swappable keyboard allows switches to be changed with just a switch puller, so you just have to pull out switches and plug-in others. Be careful when

OPX optical mechanical switches use an infrared light beam to detect key actuation instead of joining two metal contacts. At the moment, since tactile or MX equivalents of OPX switches aren’t available, but we wouldn’t count the latter if it’s popular. Are OPX switches linear? The K100 RGB is the culmination of all of Corsair’s experience in

Welcome to a new tutorial where today we will see how to lubricate a mechanical keyboard with linear or tactile switches in “pro mode”. Since we will go step by step, switch by switch, lubricating each of the parts of the switches. Even below you have a video on how the whole process is done step by

Mechanical keyboards are one of the most famous PC peripherals in recent times. They are precise and fast in games, very durable, and give the equipment a certain gaming aesthetic, but do you know how they work? In this article, we are going to tell you how a mechanical keyboard works, its switches, and what makes them so good. Traditional keyboards

Whether you’re looking for the best gaming keyboard, a clacker for everyday use, or a professional peripheral, it’s all about playing. That’s why mechanical keyboard switches are the cream of the crop: they offer a more premium typing experience that won’t tire your fingers or feel mushy like membrane or other types of keyboards. And that “experience” doesn’t

Finding a gaming keyboard that suits your needs can be difficult, especially as the market is becoming increasingly saturated. First, you have to choose between mechanical and membrane keyboards, and then which switch best suits your preferences. On the other hand, some gamers are not even aware of the distinction between the switches on mechanical and

I know a lot of us here at PCGamesN have been hyping mechanical switches like there was nothing better, and we stick to that thesis for the most part. But I have a confession to make: mechanics are no longer my first love, at least not for typing. That honor now goes to the Topre Realforce R2

The Holy Pandas are some of the most famous and coveted switches in recent years, with a story full of twists and unnecessary drama. These switches were created (or discovered) by Quakezm by combining two different types of switch, a linear (Invyr Panda) and a tactile (Halo True or Clear), which we commonly refer to as ‘ Frankenswitches ‘. The