Do I Need to Lube My Keyboard Switches?
Figure 1: Sometime around here is a good time to ask that question... If you’re new to the mechanical keyboard hobby, I have no doubt that planning your first keyboard build is a bit of a daunting task. To be entirely honest with you, it’s only a tiny bit less daunting for your second or even third keyboard builds should you stay around a little while longer. You’ve got the keyboard itself to worry about, stabilizers, keycaps, and even switches on top of all of the intangible marks you want your dream keyboard to hit. Switches are especially daunting right out of the gate as there’s just so many options out there to pick from – each with their own unique specifications, manufacturers, and more. Yet, in spite of all of these differences between switches, time and time again I find people always asking about lubing switches as one of their chief concerns when it comes to picking some up. With countless numbers of content creators talking about lubing switches, its no...
Apr 17, 2024
Edit: oh sorry, I thought you were talking about the varmilo electronics. Regarding Adafruit module (https://www.adafruit.com/products/2829) - it seems fine (3.3v, built-in HID profile, 20 GPIO pins - enough for 10x10 array, 'all-in-one' Arduino-compatible + Bluetooth Low Energy with built in USB and battery charging for $29.95, you will spend about the same trying to put together separate modules). Plus, unlike VB87M it could work via USB interface (VB87M is Bluetooth only, USB is just for charging).