SMD Keyboard Switches
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Basics
- Keyboard Switches that are SMDs
- VERY modular
- This is the switch, so the pcb, case of the hid device, and the keycap/button, are all modular and seperate
- They are sold in single-keyswitch modules, so if a single one breaks only that one needs to be swapped etc\
- MANY varieties, main ones are:
- Cherry MX Style Mechanical (Spring and plastic mechanism)
- Hybrid (Spring around a cazpacitive dome)
- Hydrid may last longer? Needs more research
- For personal use it is very personal with haptic feedback sound etc
- For commercial/industrial use mainly use "silent" + "linear" switches
- Film sealed flat membrane aren't available in this form? Memebrane tend to be more waterproof? touchscreen with protective cover may be better for this application
Sourcing
Cherry MX Style
- Simple Amazon Search
- [https://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Speed-Silver-Keyswitch-Pack/dp/B07B79J3ZK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=CHERRY+MX+SPEED+SILVER&qid=1587320791&sr=8-2 A Good Linear Silent Switch (Pack of Ten ~1 USD Each)
Hybrid
- Harder to find?