Choc red or choc pro red keyswitches? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 3 months ago by vext01@lemmy.sdf.org to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Hey,

I'm choosing keys switches.

I have to choose between kailh red or the pro red (for a zsa voyager).

I'm torn because I'm reading online that many find the normal reds too stiff, but I'm worried that the pro red won't allow me to rest on the home row without misfires.

I absolutely do rest my fingers on the home row. Especially when starting typing. I use the concave feel of the caps to confirm I'm in the right place to start.

My research suggests that the mx blacks I use at home are stiffer than the reds (60gf, but much more travel), and the keys on my thinkpad are in theory stiffer too (57gf).

Has anyone here trodden this same path? Any insights?

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[-] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 3 months ago

local keyboard group

Hah, that's a good one. We don't really have that where I'm from.

testers

That would be the logical thing to do. I'm being impatient, but you are probably right. If I'm dropping that kind of money, I'd better get the switches right.

[-] Panties@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

Fair enough, I live in Germany which is exceedingly convenient for the hobby. Around when I decided to build my first keyboard, there was a convention a few hours away by train. Went there and tried out all these testers and keyboards that these super nice people were providing. Based on what I've always liked, I thought I wanted a 20-40g linear low profile switch, but turned out I loved Kaihl sunset, which was tactile and 55g or something.

So, yeah, if you're not sure, best to try to get some testers. Good luck!

[-] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 months ago

I bought a tester. Cheers

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