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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    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.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    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.

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