https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard

Are you an idiot and doesn't know anything about keyboards? This project will help you find one
https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard

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Are you an idiot and doesn't know anything about keyboards? This project will help you find one

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard
• Owner: wentallout
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-08-07T18:07:42.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-10-12T13:05:47.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2023-10-15T00:09:38.767Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: keyboard, mechanical-keyboard
• Homepage:
• Size: 44.9 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
![image](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/fcd7ac2a-83d8-4612-92f7-54c76776d7b7)

## What is this?

Just a quick guide on mechanical keyboards and how to improve them.

## Terminologies

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pKQuQ1lbb0feTja8DVIHdSvXyzAJlpfVVqnYLgQ6ZI0/edit?usp=sharing

Actuation Force: Amount of force required to register a press. Measured in grams.

Bottom Out Force: Amount of force it takes for the switch to be fully depressed. Most aftermarket springs are measured in Bottom Out.

## Keyboard Anatomy

1. Keyboard case (Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Steel)

2. PCB: the brain of your keyboard, can be Hotswap or Solderable.

3. Plate (aluminum, steel, brass, carbon fiber, poly, acrylic, pom)

4. Stabilizers

5. Switches (only Linear is relevant)

6. Keycaps (only PBT is relevant)

## Switch Anatomy

![switch](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/ef8fb35f-75ff-4eb4-9bab-9efb5099fcd7)

https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/beginners-guide?rq=beginner

## Switch brands

- Jerrzi là một xưởng gia công switch nổi tiếng với những dòng switch gây hiện tượng mạng TQ gần đây như Rouge, Frosty China hay Jade Pendant. Chất lượng chắc tôi cũng không cần phải trình bày nhiều.

## Keyboard Layout

![layout](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/075f6d98-1589-4fdf-ade9-bd0e002b0ce6)

![image](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/5ec04f73-79fa-4199-b039-db3af1fd22f7)

## Features you want to have

- South-facing (North is fine tbh)

- Gasket

- Hot-swap 5-pin or 3-pin

- Foam. Example: Foam case (Poron); Foam switch (IXPE); Foam plate(Poron).

## Tools

- Lubricant: Krytox 205g0 recommended.

- Paint Brush: 00 or 000 size recommended

- Stem holder

- Tweezer

- Syringe: kinda optional

- Switch opener

## Tune your Stabilizers

https://youtu.be/vxHb6CJc9V8

- Lube stab: less is more

- Wire balancing: the spacebar is the most notable

- Holee

## Lube your Switches

https://youtu.be/88tnUYbxaIs

Warning: very time consuming.

- Some need films

## Tape Mod

- Tape 3M 3 layer

- Tape Teflon Flexcut

## How to swap stabs

Size: spacebar 6.25U or 7U

Type: PCB Screw-in/Clip-in mount or Plate-mount

Is it Costar vs Cherry MX? Nobody use Costar stab, don't be an idiot.

## Clean your keyboard

https://youtube.com/shorts/jCKRbDA0HL8?feature=share

## Typing Practice

https://typetest.io/

https://typing.com

![typing](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/54736990-8e7a-44f2-b383-5e393736399a)

## Repair shop in Vietnam

- District 12: https://www.facebook.com/hellnar63

- District 7/4: https://www.facebook.com/superleokay

- Binh Thanh:

https://www.facebook.com/pananh.2512/

https://www.facebook.com/jansworkshop/

## ANSI vs ISO

![image](https://github.com/wentallout/keyboard/assets/76118931/bd902ba3-004c-4f60-9278-9555b1a8611b)

## Reference

https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Mechanical_keyboards