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PurpleSweetTart
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Jun 7, 2016
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can I but a Mac compatible mechanical keyboard and change switches and keycaps without a soldering iron? I cannot build my own mechanical keyboard from the ground up as I am physically disabled with impaired hand-coordination and cannot use heated tools because I would surely burn myself. I am dying for very loud click switches (Cherry Blue or equivalent) with tactile feedback, because I am a child of the 80's and miss click keys so much. I would like to have a different 3D printed cap for each key because I have to look down at my keyboard to use it and can only type with my thumb and index finger, but if I had a different cap for each key, I might be able to learn which key is which and maybe not have to watch my keyboard. I prefer a keyboard without a keypad because I have the Apple Wireless. Can you give any advice about which keyboard I should choose to modify? I don't have access to a 3D printer but I would pay for custom keycaps that would suit my needs. Thanks for any help you can give!
Jun 7, 2016
Makami
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PurpleSweetTartHello,
the best way might be to look for a fully Mac compatible mk with blue switches or, if you like more force needed, green switches from cherry or gateron first.
This way the need for (de)soldering wouldn't occur at all, for the full compatiblity others have to speak up, i only use linux and windows.
There are certain mks from time to time that would allow switchmodding without (de)soldering, but i have no idea if you would be able to open up the switches (top and bottom half) for exchanging stems and springs.
Then we've diy-kits (do it yourself) from time to time, where it would be needed to find someone, local or communitywise, for soldering service.
If this is set, the next step might be to get caps you like, but your wish of different 3D printed caps for each key would be very expensive and not even be possible for all caps.
Hope this helps to get things started.
Edit: To change keycaps no soldering needed.
Jun 7, 2016
AlexPk
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PurpleSweetTartThis might be right up your alley: http://matias.ca/minitactilepro/mac/
Comes in Matias clicky. Very satisfying.
Jun 7, 2016
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