Mechanical Keyboards
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Mechanical keyboards covers enthusiast keyboard hardware — switches, keycaps, hot-swap PCBs, and custom builds.
Also known as mechanical keyboards·mechanical keyboard·custom keyboard·keyboard switches·keycaps
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Show HN: I spent 2 years designing a mechanical Magic Keyboard
Hi HN, today I’m revealing Altar II, an ultra-low profile (4.75mm) mechanical keyboard designed to replace your Magic Keyboard. It’s the keyboard I wish Apple made.Altar II has fully mechanical switches, plus a magnetica…
Mac app that offers the ability to add artificial mechanical keyboard sounds
Mac app that offers the ability to add artificial mechanical keyboard sounds
Show HN: GreenType – That Mechanical Keyboard You've Always Wanted
Show HN: GreenType – That Mechanical Keyboard You've Always Wanted
Building a Web Framework from Scratch
Draco is a Hack Club (https://hackclub.com) YSWS (You Ship We Ship) — teenagers build a working server side web framework from scratch. Ship it, and we send you a mechanical keyboard + SSD.The idea came from building Bea…
Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations
Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations
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What are mechanical keyboard switches?
Mechanical switches are the baseline for keyboards. When the keycap is pressed, a stem compresses a spring, and two separate metal contacts touch to complete a circuit and let your PC know you've performed a keystroke. Mechanical boards are popular because they allow for quick swapping of keycaps (and in many cases, the switches themselves) without needing any special tools. If you're just starting on your path down the keyboard rabbit hole, a mechanical option is likely your best bet. You might have heard of Cherry MX before, and that's because it's the company that essentially created the me
Mechanical, optical, Hall Effect, or Topre? Here's a full breakdown of every switch type in 2026, and what feels best for gaming or typingWhat are Hall Effect keyboard switches?
I first began hearing about "Hall Effect" to do with controller joysticks some years ago, but the tech actually originated with keyboards way back in the 1960s. Hall Effect seems to have now become the upgrade choice for many gamers in 2026. Hall Effect works by placing a magnet in the switch's stem. A separate sensor measures how far the switch travels based on magnetic strength, meaning there's no actual physical or optical activation required. This opens Hall Effect switches up to far more customization options than mechanical or optical hardware. Actuation distances can be fine-tuned, ofte
Mechanical, optical, Hall Effect, or Topre? Here's a full breakdown of every switch type in 2026, and what feels best for gaming or typing