What is a mechanical keyboard?

What is a mechanical keyboard? What's the difference between a mechanical keyboard and a "regular", rubber-dome membrane keyboard? Why are many mechanical keyboards quite expensive? Read more...

What is the durability of a mechanical keyboard?

It's often stated that mechanical keyboards boasts higher quality and superior durability compared to membrane keyboards. In most cases this is statement is correct, but what's the explanation for this? Read more...

How to build my own custom keyboard?

What parts do I need, and how do I go about building my own keyboard? Read more...

How to mod and customize a mechanical keyboard?

Many keyboards can be modified and customized according to personal preference. But which modifications are even possible, and what's the purpose behind these modifications? Read more...

What are the benefits of an extra weight in a keyboard?

Some keyboards come with a weight as part of the keyboard's enclosure. What's the purpose of adding extra weight to a keyboard? Read more..

Which type of keyboard is best for my use?

The market is nearly overflowing with keyboard alternatives. What type of keyboard will be best suited for my use? Read more...

Keyboard layouts. QWERTY, ISO & ANSI.

What is a keyboard layout ? What different layouts exists? What does ANSI and ISO mean? What does 60% layout and 75% layout mean? What does the abbreviation TKL mean? Read more...

Guide to mechanical switches

The mechanical switches are the heart of a mechanical keyboard. But what exactly is a switch? There are an unimaginable number of different types of switches, but what is the difference between the different types? Read more...

Guide to keycaps

Gain insight into production methods and the materials used when manufacturing keycaps. What are the pros and cons of the different methods and materials? What should I be aware of if I want to buy myself a new set of keycaps? Read more...


What is QMK/VIA?

Read more about the vast possibilities for easy re-mapping of your keyboard layout with QMK and VIA.

Groupbuys

What is a group-buy? Learn more about the pros and cons of this method. Read more...