With everyone getting in on the HE game, is this something on the radar for Nuphy? Is there even a low profile HE keyboard on the market yet?
Not sure there is a market for such a thing, but I’d buy it in a heartbeat.
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it would be interesting if there was a hall effect switch for laptops. i guess "maglev" is technically the closest to one but not really
Is there such a thing as a low profile analog keyboard? I only see either low profile or analog (hall effect), but never together at the same time.
I have wrist pain when I play for prolonged periods of time so opted for a low profile keyboard which helped with the pain. But I want to get the technical benefits of playing on an analog keyboard since it is deemed as a competitive advantage.
If you know such keyboard, please let me know.
I'm a noob in "better quality" keyboards, never even had a mechanical before, let alone a Hall Effect one. I'm a casual gamer, and Wooting's rapid trigger appeals to me. I also like the attitude and vibe of the Wooting team - watched a couple of their live streams. I'm contemplating buying a 60HE or the new 80HE (since I'm also coding, thus arrow and edit keys come handy).
Problem is, I personally don't fancy the look and feel of the standard height switches and keycaps. I would prefer low profile switches and keycaps. If this is blasphemy in this sub, I apologize :)
I'm aware that it's possible to put low profile keycaps on standard height switches, but then the keycaps "float" and have a visible gap underneath, and the travel distance of the switch is still the same. I'm after "true" low profile switches with shorter travel distance, but with Hall Effect sensors, so they could be used for Rapid Trigger.
Does something like that even exist?
If so, would it be possible to put such low profile HE switches on a 60HE+ module, and use Wooting's software to set rapid trigger actuation points according to the shorter travel distance?
Thanks in advance for giving advice to a novice.
I’m searching for a low-profile HHKB-style keyboard with tactile Hall Effect switches, primarily for programming on Linux. Wired or wireless, both are fine.
Currently, I use the NuPhy Air60 HE, and I love its compact size, low profile, and tactile feel. However, I’m extremely disappointed with its firmware and build quality - it randomly disconnects, and the only fix is unplugging and reconnecting the cable.
Does anyone have recommendations for a better alternative?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently using an FGG Madlions MAD 68HE keyboard, but the keycaps feel too tall for me and the board doesn’t have adjustable feet for height. I’m looking for a low-profile magnetic switch/Hall Effect keyboard in the 60%–75% size range (nothing too big).
The only option I know so far is the NuPhy Air60, but it’s a bit pricey for me. I mostly play CS and other competitive games, so a magnetic/HE switch is important. I also have relatively short fingers, which makes normal-height keycaps a bit uncomfortable. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Been wanting to make the switch to Hall effect for a while now. Currently i have a roccat pyro and I absolutely love the volume knob and number pad.
My question comes down to, what is there for HE keyboards that are full sized, OR would it be a good idea to get a 68%/75% keyboard, like the aula or monsgeek, and also get a numberpad macropad?
Hello everyone! To those who don't recognise my username, I'm D the HE Guy (from the r/mk Discord Server, and other places too). I was advised to post the HE Spreadsheet and the Avoid List here to help visibility and help bring awareness.
Additionally, I'll check back on this post every so often, so feel free to ask questions, but bear in mind I'm not much of a reddit user so I may not check on this as often as I do on Discord.
In case the hyperlinks are broken:
HE Mastersheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRZ2fwIFSMtD5NstkBw-ztEqQw5Ku3unTAyN1hgXyS2yIOp4D1J3lncBersDdH4eM2EjCgNLUhc2sti/pubhtml
Avoid List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSsjTA29tUSQDgT_FWmvX2nHg17RLzCXdZnBV2pdAWO2SqJmzeNl9EQNc2Yw2Cy4kHjIBcDVVCUgErC/pub
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On my desk I'm a bit short on space and when my laptop is not in use I sometimes place it between my screen and my keyboard, with my keyboard overlapping a bit over the keyboard.
My laptop frame is metallic, and I noticed that when move my keyboard a bit, it starts to interfere with the hall effect sensors, and presses random keys, as can be seen in the video. I guess it makes perfect sense after all since moving magnets is how the hall effect works.
But my question is: is it safe? I have no idea what kind of current (and voltages) I generate while moving my keyboard near this surface and I don't want to risk damaging it and/or the sensors.
Can I keep my laptop there? When I'm not moving the keyboard it's working just fine, but the slightest movement and it starts to "press" random keys. It's really not that inconvenient, I'm just worried about damaging my keyboard.
Or should I definitely move my laptop away because I could permanently mess with or damage the sensors ?
Thanks !
Looking for new keyboard around ~$200 budget… mainly use for gaming like Overwatch/Marvel, League, Valorant but also just general comfort and feel. Sound also a plus but not major factor… main thing is that I love my current keyboard for gaming, but it isn’t great for typing as I fat finger a lot of keys it is the CORSAIR K70 MK.2 LOW PROFILE RAPIDFIRE CHERRY MX SPEED SWITCHES https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-9109018-na/k70-rgb-mk-2-low-profile-rapidfire-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-low-profile-speed-ch-9109018-na?srsltid=AfmBOoom5Hy6y28DRSxNa5NexVgByYnBnByvvpgHphgzm3XrBqzgpTv9
I am not sure if I want to keep low profile necessarily but nothing “too tall” also want Hall effect that has a good software, can switch profiles easily like from gaming to typing, and is anywhere from 65 percent to TKL in size!
What keyboards would you recommend that fits these specs? Thank you.
I am looking for a Hall Effect Keyboard that has the abilities like wooting, but isn't crappy build quality and overpriced like the wootings. I know there are many Hall Effects on the market and many have been tested to be found that they have equal or faster performance than the wooting, but I want to know what are some great keyboards that contend with the wooting but also aren't crappy plastic keyboards.
Hello,
I’m planning to buy a new keyboard but I’m a bit torn between going with a traditional mechanical keyboard or trying out a Hall Effect one. I work full-time as a software engineer, so I don’t get as much time to game as I used to. Back in the day I was more of a “sweaty” FPS gamer, but now I play whatever’s fun. Single player games, story driven titles, a bit of everything really. I know Hall Effect keyboards with features like rapid trigger and adjustable actuation are popular among competitive FPS players, but I’m wondering if those features offer any meaningful benefits for someone like me who mostly games casually now and sometimes competitive. I’m currently considering the EPOMAKER x AULA F75 for the mechanical option, and the MCHOSE Jet 75 HE, NUPHY Air 75 or the Keychron k2 HE for the Hall Effect side. I’d appreciate some insight—would Hall Effect be overkill for my use case, or still worth it in terms of typing experience, durability, or general feel? If anyone’s used either of these boards or has suggestions in the same range, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I see many new commercial keyboards are using Hall Effect switches, even switches that you can buy separately like the Gateron KS-20. Some questions:
Does QMK and ZMK supports HE switches (with the correct MCU/PCB)? I see the upcoming "Keychron Q1 HE" runs QMK so maybe yes?
Somebody tried using combos with HE switches? With standard switches, you get a stream of KEY_ON/KEY_OFF events so you need to time delays to distinguish between a sequence of keys pressed and multiple keys pressed "at the same time". But with HE switches you can correlate when multiple keys are traveling down at the same time (so if one is past his activation point but is traveling up then it won't be a combo). So they seem perfect for combos.
There are open source PCBs/designs out there for them? I know about the impressive AHEK95 "Void Keyboard" with custom 3D printed HE switches, but there are PCBs for commercial HE switches like the Gateron KS-20?
There are other HE switches than the Gateron KS-20 that you can buy separately?
Somebody tried Mousekeys with HE switches? Maybe it will be better than a trackpoint?
Can you use the trampoline mod on HE switches to shorten total travel distance?
Do you think that this community will migrate in masse to HE switches? :)
EDIT: Also HE switches can be great for Hold/Tap discrimination (MOD_TAP), because you can interpret a key travelling up after the activation point as a tap, without the need for waiting until the reset point is crossed.