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
The 40% family is currently not covered, but it could be covered with blanks if there's some interest in that. Same for the Planck and ErgoDox. If you have a 40% layout, a Planck or an ErgoDox, please vote in the poll available in this link below so I can gather interest regarding a kit for these layouts:
https://mitormk.com/soon/
Mind you, this is an initial sketch for the project and I'd love to gather feedback about the design. Due to manufacturing limitations, it is impossible to offer novelty icons right now. I added an option to the poll, so if there's interest I'll try to add support.
Join the discussion about this project in the following platforms!
- GeekHack - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88581.0
- Vote on Massdrop - https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Joyland
Thanks a lot for taking your time to see this discussion. If you're interested in my creations feel invited to subscribe to my Newsletter, via my website! You'll receive occasional updates, unexpected cheerful messages and releases for upcoming sales. I promise not to flood. And if you want to receive my journal updates via email, that's possible as well. You can also see better resolution renders of this keyset in the link below:https://mitormk.com/soon