In the past, building a mechanical keyboard meant soldering costly Cherry MX switches onto the PCB. Changing from clicky to linear keys was a real hassle! But today, things are much easier with these amazing Kailh Switch Sockets. With these sockets, mechanical keys can be snapped in easily without any soldering, and they're replaceable too. It's incredibly convenient! These sockets are compatible with MX and MX-compatible switches like Cherry, Kailh, Gateron, etc. We use them in our NeoKey boards, Socket Breakout, and FeatherWing. We're offering them in packs of twenty for those who want to prototype their own mechanical keypad projects. Just note that you'll need some mechanical support for the snapped-in switches, like hot glue or a bit of epoxy, to keep the switches in place during use.
Using these Kailh Switch Sockets is a breeze. First, you don't need to solder the mechanical keys. Just snap them right into the sockets. This makes it super easy to replace keys whenever you want. These sockets fit many types of MX-compatible switches. You can use them in your own mechanical keypad projects, like the ones we use in our NeoKey boards. Now, for some important things to note. After snapping in the switches, they need a bit of support. You can use hot glue or a small amount of epoxy to hold the switches firmly. This will prevent them from coming out when you're using the keyboard. As for maintenance, there isn't much to do. Just keep the keyboard clean. If you want to replace a key later, you can easily remove the old one and snap in a new one. Enjoy building your custom mechanical keyboard with these great sockets!
