Category: Gadget

Okay, so I wanted to get a “Mexico keyboard” working on my computer. I wasn’t totally sure what that meant at first, but I figured it probably meant a Spanish keyboard layout with some extra characters specific to Mexican Spanish. Here’s how I went about it. Figuring Out What I Needed First, I needed to…

Okay, so I wanted to try out these PCB mount switches for a new keyboard project. I’d used plate mount switches before, but I heard these PCB mount ones can feel a bit more solid, so I figured, why not? First, I grabbed the switches and my PCB. Pretty straightforward stuff. The switches have these…

So, I finally took the plunge and decided to build my own custom keyboard. I’d been eyeing those fancy mechanical keyboards for a while, and the idea of “hot-swappable” switches really caught my attention. Basically, it means you can change the switches—the things that register your key presses—without any soldering. Super convenient! Getting Started First,…

Okay, so I finally got my hands on the Durgod Taurus K320. I’d heard good things, and I was itching to try a new mechanical keyboard. My old one was getting kinda mushy, you know? First thing I did was rip open the box – gotta love that new keyboard smell! Seriously though, the packaging…

Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with Cherry MX Black switches, written in a casual, first-person style, using simple HTML tags for formatting: So, I finally got my hands on a keyboard with Cherry MX Black switches. I’d heard a lot about them – mostly that they’re heavy and meant for, like, serious…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my keyboard again. You know how it is, always chasing that perfect feel. This time, I got my hands on some Cherry MX Speed Silver switches, and I was curious about just how light they really are – specifically, what’s their actuation force? First, I dug around online….

Okay, so today I messed around with this thing called “Super Glide 2”. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. First off, I had to get my hands on these Super Glide 2 skates. I found these on a website, there are a few versions available, and I picked a random…

Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with mechanical keyboards lately, and let me tell you, it’s a whole different world. Today, let’s talk about the age-old debate: red or brown switches? Getting Started First off, I grabbed a couple of keyboards with these switches to really get a feel for them. I snagged one with…

Alright, let’s talk about these Outemu Black switches I messed around with. I’ve been into mechanical keyboards for a while now, and I’m always looking for that perfect feel and sound. So, I got my hands on a batch of these Outemu Blacks, heard they were decent for the price, and figured, why not give…

So, the other day, I was messing around with my mouse settings, you know, the usual stuff. I got into this whole DPI thing and started wondering about 400 DPI versus 800 DPI. I started by digging around a little. Apparently, DPI stands for “dots per inch.” Basically, it’s how many increments your mouse can…

Alright, so I’ve been messing around with keyboards lately, you know, trying to find that perfect one. I wanted to share my experience trying to get the best 65 percent keyboard. And man, it’s been a journey, let me tell you! First off, I started looking around online, just to see what’s out there. I…

So, I’ve been messing around with keyboards lately, and I just gotta share my experience with this Choice 65 thing. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you. First off, I started hunting for this keyboard online. I saw some chatter about it being from Velocifire, or maybe it was velocifiretech, whatever. Found a…

Okay, so, I needed some new linear switches for my keyboard. I’m not made of money, so I was really hunting for the best bang for my buck. I looked at a bunch of different models, from the basic ones you use at home to the super-secure, fancy ones. I started my quest by looking…

So, I finally decided to get myself a new keyboard. After doing some digging, I ended up going for one with MX Brown switches. Let me tell you about my experience with it. First off, I spent a good chunk of time researching different types of mechanical keyboards. I knew I wanted something with a…

Okay, so, the other day I was messing around with my audio setup, you know, trying to get things just right. I’ve got this old jacket that I really love, but the click switches on it were starting to act up. They weren’t clicking properly anymore, some of them getting stuck or not responding at…

So, I’ve been messing around with mechanical keyboards for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge and customize my own. After doing some digging, I settled on the Cherry MX RGB Brown switches. Here’s how it all went down. First off, I needed to get my hands on the switches. I…

Okay, so, the other day, I finally got my hands on that Artisan FX Zero Mid XL mousepad. I’d heard some good things, so I was pretty stoked to try it out. I ripped open the packaging – it was a bit like unwrapping a present, you know? The first thing I noticed was just…

I’ve been messing around with mechanical keyboards for a while now, and I’m always on the hunt for that perfect typing feel. You know, that sweet spot between too light and too heavy. I decided to take a deep dive into the world of actuation force, specifically the 40g range. My Little Experiment I picked…

Alright, let’s talk about keyboards. I’ve been messing around with mechanical keyboards for a while now, and the other day I found myself in a bit of a pickle. See, I wanted to build a new keyboard, and I couldn’t decide between two kinds of switches: Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Red. They’re both…