Podcast Version

Prefer listening over reading? Check out the podcast version. Created with Google’s impressive AI tool, NotebookLM, and based on the full written guide. Enjoy!

All Chapters in the Guide

Getting Started

When I stepped into the world of mechanical…

Pre-built vs. Custom Mechanical Keyboards

The first decision you need to make when…

Keyboard Layouts and Key Counts

Standard (non-mechanical) keyboards typically come in a single…

The case, the Mounting Style, and the Typing Angle

Keyboard profile There are two main profiles: standard…

The switches

We’ve reached the most critical and exciting part…

The stabilizers

For standard-sized keys on a keyboard, the switch…

The PCB and Plates

The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is essentially the…

Keycaps

Aside from the case, the keycaps are the…

Connectivity, Software, and Lighting

Wired, Wireless Keyboard and Connection Type Like standard…

Acoustics and Additional Modding

For many, mechanical keyboards are not just functional…

Where to Buy and What to Look For?

The easiest way to buy a mechanical keyboard…

Podcast Version

Prefer listening over reading? Check out the podcast…