# \#mechanical-keyboards **URL:** https://forum.devtalk.com/tag/mechanical-keyboards/857.md [Latest](https://forum.devtalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.devtalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.devtalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Do you prefer regular mechanical keyboards or low profile mechanical keyboards and why?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-prefer-regular-mechanical-keyboards-or-low-profile-mechanical-keyboards-and-why/93153)
**Author:** [@DevotionGeo](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/DevotionGeo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2026 15:41 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/do-you-prefer-regular-mechanical-keyboards-or-low-profile-mechanical-keyboards-and-why/93153 "2026-08-22T15:41:38Z")
I have always used antique keyboards like Cherry MX 1800 or Cherry MX 8100 and almost always have modified the switches in some way, like on the 8100 I had replaced the stems of all the brown switches with black switches… --- ## [Seen any cool new keyboards?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seen-any-cool-new-keyboards/3439)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2025 22:54 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seen-any-cool-new-keyboards/3439 "2025-05-10T22:54:44Z")
We have a thread about the keyboards we have, but what about nice keyboards we come across that we want? If you have seen any that look nice please post them here (or in a dedicated thread with the keyboards tag). I wan… --- ## [Keyboard Switches - which do you use/like?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-switches-which-do-you-use-like/5583)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2024 04:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-switches-which-do-you-use-like/5583 "2024-07-07T04:26:53Z")
Which keyboard switches do you use/like? :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [ZSA Voyager](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/zsa-voyager/123295)
**Author:** [@foxtrottwist](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/foxtrottwist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2024 16:44 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/zsa-voyager/123295 "2024-02-17T16:44:01Z")
I love my programmable, mechanical keyboards. Keyboardio Atreus, ZSA Moonlander and the Planck EZ. By far my favorite is the Moonlander. It has loads of accessories. ZSA support has been amazing! And it’s easy to program… --- ## [Custom keyboard keycaps](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/custom-keyboard-keycaps/3467)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2020 20:05 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/custom-keyboard-keycaps/3467 "2020-11-03T20:05:52Z")
There’s a whole world of custom keycaps out there that I didn’t know existed! Check out all of our Keycaps threads here: https://forum.devtalk.com/tag/keycaps I really like these: Which I spotted on the BEAR 65% E… --- ## [Moonlander Keyboard (Mechanical) (Ergonomic) (Split) (Ortholinear)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/moonlander-keyboard-mechanical-ergonomic-split-ortholinear/1359)
**Author:** [@brentjanderson](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/brentjanderson)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2021 15:33 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/moonlander-keyboard-mechanical-ergonomic-split-ortholinear/1359 "2021-07-13T15:33:55Z")
Bought the Moonlander mechanical keyboard. Cherry Brown MX switches. Arms and wrists have been hurting enough that it’s time I did something about it. Picked this vs. others because of the wristpad, ortholinear keys, an… --- ## [Planck vs Preonic vs Subatomic (Keyboards)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/planck-vs-preonic-vs-subatomic-keyboards/4612)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2021 21:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/planck-vs-preonic-vs-subatomic-keyboards/4612 "2021-05-28T21:32:35Z")
I ended up cancelling my Moonlander order as I think it’s just going to be a bit too bulky for me. I think the Planck and the Preonic (or Subatomic - whenever it surfaces!) are going to be much better for me, here’s my … --- ## [Which keyboard do you have?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/which-keyboard-do-you-have/224)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2021 23:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/which-keyboard-do-you-have/224 "2021-01-07T23:58:36Z")
If it’s a mechanical keyboard, which switches do you have? Would you recommend it? Why? What will your next keyboard be? Pics always welcome :nerd\_face: :keyboard: --- ## [Artisan Keycaps](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps/4929)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2020 19:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/artisan-keycaps/4929 "2020-12-12T19:59:25Z")
Seen any nice artisan keycaps? Got any? Ordered any? This thread was inspired by the one @foxtrottwist has :nerd\_face: --- ## [BIIP MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set (Drop)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biip-mt3-extended-2048-custom-keycap-set-drop/4647)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2020 19:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biip-mt3-extended-2048-custom-keycap-set-drop/4647 "2020-12-12T19:58:26Z")
This looks like a stunning keycap set :orange\_heart: A LEGENDARY KEYBOARD LIVES ON When you bought an Apple Macintosh computer in the early 1990s, you received the Apple Extended Keyboard II (AEKII) along with it. Whil… --- ## [GMK Serika Keycaps - Serika 2 available to order now!](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/gmk-serika-keycaps-serika-2-available-to-order-now/4619)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2020 21:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/gmk-serika-keycaps-serika-2-available-to-order-now/4619 "2020-12-05T21:32:30Z")
I have seen the keycaps I want - they are due for a group-buy this week but won’t be delivered until October next year!!! :rofl: The Serika 2: T… --- ## [Plastic vs metal keyboard case sound differences](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/plastic-vs-metal-keyboard-case-sound-differences/4614)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2020 21:40 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/plastic-vs-metal-keyboard-case-sound-differences/4614 "2020-12-01T21:40:03Z")
Perhaps we can add some vids on sound differences, those I’ve seen so far are giving the plastic cases a nice stock sound (you could do stuff like add dampers/foam to metal cases to improve their sound) --- ## [40% Keyboards: Explanation](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/40-keyboards-explanation/4613)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2020 21:36 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/40-keyboards-explanation/4613 "2020-12-01T21:36:03Z")
If you’re wondering why 40% is preferred by some, here’s a good video about it: --- ## [Keyboardio Atreus (Mechanical) (Ergonomic) (Ortholinear)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboardio-atreus-mechanical-ergonomic-ortholinear/3914)
**Author:** [@foxtrottwist](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/foxtrottwist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2020 18:01 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboardio-atreus-mechanical-ergonomic-ortholinear/3914 "2020-11-11T18:01:44Z")
Here’s our thread for the Keyboardio Atreus. It is a mechanical keyboard based on and a slight update of the original Atreus (Keyboardio worked with Phil Hagelberg who is the creator of the original Atreus) and it’s prov… --- ## [Keyboard thock (sound)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-thock-sound/3811)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2020 11:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/keyboard-thock-sound/3811 "2020-11-11T11:59:23Z")
I’ve been hearing quite a lot of comments relating to the sound of a keyboard, with one of the most desirable of these called ‘thock’, here’s a video with one (I think) qualifies: This one’s a little too m… --- ## [The obsession with mechanical keyboards (what's yours?)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-obsession-with-mechanical-keyboards-whats-yours/3523)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 22:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-obsession-with-mechanical-keyboards-whats-yours/3523 "2020-10-28T22:00:03Z")
Last thread about mechanical keyboards for now I promise!! I learnt a new word in this video, Thock! A sound many enthusiasts strive for; a less high pitched (so lower pitched) sound… Although I’m only ju… --- ## [Beginners guide to making mechanical keyboards](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/beginners-guide-to-making-mechanical-keyboards/3521)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 19:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/beginners-guide-to-making-mechanical-keyboards/3521 "2020-10-28T19:00:03Z")
I found this video pretty informative - even if it could have been said in half the time! --- ## [My next keyboard is going to be Ortholinear](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-next-keyboard-is-going-to-be-ortholinear/3220)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2020 03:16 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-next-keyboard-is-going-to-be-ortholinear/3220 "2020-10-18T03:16:03Z")
Here’s why: He makes a convincing argument against staggered, and the first comment sums it up: Once I learned why the staggered is the way it is (to avoid jamming a typewriter), my brain was raging unti… --- ## [Developer Guide to keyboards](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/developer-guide-to-keyboards/806)
**Author:** [@hauleth](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/hauleth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2020 10:35 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/developer-guide-to-keyboards/806 "2020-06-22T10:35:31Z")
This post is a followup of @AstonJ request here. We should start with some basis before we talk further - keyboard is in most cases the main hardware we should care, as this is not only our main tool for interacting wit…