Why different keycaps can make my keyboard sound different?
Different keycaps can affect the sound of your keyboard in several ways. Here are a few examples:
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Material: The material of the keycaps can affect the sound of your keyboard. For example, keycaps made of ABS plastic can produce a "pingy" sound, while keycaps made of PBT plastic can produce a "thocky" sound. Additionally, metal keycaps can produce a different sound than plastic keycaps.
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Profile: The profile of the keycaps can also affect the sound of your keyboard. For example, keycaps with a higher profile can produce a louder sound because they are taller and will bottom out more easily.
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Dampening O-Rings: Dampening O-Rings are small rubber rings that can be placed on the keycap's stem to reduce the sound of the switch when it bottoms out. They can help to make the keyboard quieter, but they can also change the sound of the keyboard.
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Stabilizer: The stabilizer is the mechanism that keeps the larger keys (spacebar, enter, etc) stable and aligned, lubing the stabilizer can make them smoother and reduce the sound of the keyboard.
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Surface: The surface of the keycap can affect the sound of the keyboard, a glossy keycap will produce a different sound than a matte keycap.
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Switch lubing: lubing the switch can also affect the sound of the keyboard, it can make it smoother and quieter, but it can also change the sound of the keyboard.
In summary, different keycaps can affect the sound of your keyboard in several ways, such as material, profile, dampening O-rings, stabilizer, surface, and switch lubing. It's worth noting that the sound of the keyboard is a personal preference, some people like a louder and "pingy" sound, while others prefer a quieter and "thocky" sound. It's recommended to try different keycaps and listen to the sound before making a decision.
