Since Hall effect Keyboards/Switches took basically the whole gaming industry over, and I want to equip one of my endgame keebs with a Hall effect pcb, does anyone know if any company sells/plans to sell 65% Pcbs that will fit in the likes of a Keycult 65 or SingaKBD Kohaku???
I haven't posted about my analog hall effect keyboard recently so I made a quick video to go over how I made the PCB and it also covers a bit of the case design:
https://youtu.be/QgS4bTM0DH8
The keyboard uses 3D printed magnetic separation + levitation switches that are inherently hot-swappable since they're entirely contactless. Another interesting feature is that they don't use any springs at all and simply use the magnets themselves to provide both force and (extremely) tactile feedback.
The keyboard will also use my magnetically-stabilized stabilizer design that was featured in Hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2020/08/20/print-your-way-to-keyboard-stability/
The switches are parametric and can be customized to your heart's content. Want long travel or short? No problem: That's a parameter. Want a stronger or weaker switch? Also a parameter! Larger or smaller magnets? That too is a parameter!
The switches use a regular Cherry MX cross mount so yes, it's compatible with regular Cherry keycaps.
I'd be happy to answer any and all questions about it!
Videos
This last months/years HE keyboards exploded, there are everywhere. Every brand have one. There are also plenty of magnetic switches now.
In the past I have swear that I would never use a branded or staggered keyboard ever again, as I believed custom ergo keyboard was superior in every way. But today I'm about to break this to buy one of the HE keyboard since I mostly do gaming, especially FPS games, and using a non-HE have become a disadvantage.
Hall-effect keyboard are here to stay, and they might as well set a new standard, I think it's time to the custom keyboard world to adopt them.
Also does anyone know what sensors they use on popular magnetic keyboards like wooting, akko mod007 he, VGN A75 etc.
I was curious if anyone has shared progress on, or knows if it’s possible to craft a split designed ergo Hall effects switch PCB.
I like 60% boards, but would love to have a much smaller footprint to increase ergonomics and mouse travel area. The Hall effect switch for me has been a really pleasure as a FPS player, and would love to see it showcased alongside other ergo options.
Thank you, love seeing all the hard work people share here. :)