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08 tag · hotswap
May 22·r/keyboards·Builds & Hardware

Spilled my drink on my K86, need HE keyboard recommendations (75%)

Seeking Hall Effect keyboard recommendations with good software/low latency, relevant to Wooting/DrunkDebounce users.

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May 12·r/MechanicalKeyboards·Builds & Hardware

They don't want you to know this, but Alps switches can be used in any hot-swappable keyboard (if you're crazy enough)

Detailed guide on desoldering hotswap sockets to physically fit Alps SKCM/SKCL pins, requiring custom plate cutting or 3D printing.

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May 10·r/MechanicalKeyboards·Builds & Hardware·Keycaps & Aesthetics

Eightu

Showcase of the Eightu board by Obabo with Gateron Smoothies and DSS Drank switches.

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May 10·r/MechanicalKeyboards·Builds & Hardware

My new left numpad

AEBoards EXT65v2 used as a left numpad with DuRock Blue Lotus switches.

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May 10·r/MechanicalKeyboards·Builds & Hardware·Keycaps & Aesthetics

My new favorite keyboard - completed build

Keychron Q6 Ultra build with Durock Ice King and Chosfox Arctic Fox switches.

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May 6·r/Keychron·Builds & Hardware

Keyboard and switch compatibility

Question about compatibility between Keychron C3 Pro and Akko Penguin Silent switches.

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May 5·✉ Nuphy·Builds & Hardware

NuPhy releases WH80 wireless 8K magnetic gaming keyboard

NuPhy launched the WH80, a wireless gaming keyboard featuring 8K polling rate and Hall-effect magnetic switches.

Apr 18·r/olkb·Builds & Hardware·Firmware

Krteq (Open source)

New open-source 61-key unibody using Raspberry Pi Pico and QMK/VIA — notable for Gateron LP 3.0 compatibility and hotswap support.

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