Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
Is this a known issue for Zealios switches? It appears to me that the metal parts are often not properly aligned inside... could I have caused this during soldering? Heating the components too much or something perhaps (used 340° C).
EDIT: I just got a super nice reply by Henry from Zealios switches/Zeal PC. He explained to me that the transparent switches have a lower melting point due to a fiber glass percentage. Being a layman solderer I probably overheated them, causing the bottom part of the plastic to deform ever so slightly. He also gave me instructions on how to fix the key-chattering with an image containing arrows etc. He also recommended heating the joints for no more than 2-3 seconds during soldering. So, a big public thank you to Zealios switches for the explanation and the great support!