I have Choc Browns(?). They’re supposed to be tactile, but they’re squishy, and I don’t care for them. It’s my fault for going for aesthetics; I doubt it’s possible to build a truly tactile switch in so low profile.
I haven’t found a good switch yet. I want buckling spring, but need the columnar, staggered ergonomic layout, and I think IBM is jealously holding onto that patent. I can’t think why else nobody has put out a buckling spring switch.
You can get them new if you’re OK with row-stagger, non-split keyboards. Unicomp sells them.
I’m really tempted to try to find an old Model M to refurbish, just to have it. I don’t think I can use them anymore; holding my hands like that is just painful now. But I’d like to have one, for nostalgia.
I have Choc Browns(?). They’re supposed to be tactile, but they’re squishy, and I don’t care for them. It’s my fault for going for aesthetics; I doubt it’s possible to build a truly tactile switch in so low profile.
I haven’t found a good switch yet. I want buckling spring, but need the columnar, staggered ergonomic layout, and I think IBM is jealously holding onto that patent. I can’t think why else nobody has put out a buckling spring switch.
Yeah I have never seen a buckling spring switch offered. I thought they only existed in vintage IBM boards. I am totally intrigued to try them.
You can get them new if you’re OK with row-stagger, non-split keyboards. Unicomp sells them.
I’m really tempted to try to find an old Model M to refurbish, just to have it. I don’t think I can use them anymore; holding my hands like that is just painful now. But I’d like to have one, for nostalgia.
Ergo is next up on my bucket list