QUOTE(Moogle Stiltzkin @ Jun 24 2018, 09:04 AM)
they should have done this at the earliest.
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after revisited articles about more common, non-analogue optical switches, i think they fit better into modular/CIY boards.
compared to normal cherry mx style switches, imo these switches are more compatible because:
1. they support hot-swapping directly;
2. there is no need for kailh switch sockets (which can be a problem when you wish to use custom cases, because these sockets might be in the way, and cause incompatibility);
3. they don't need metal pins; hence reduces risks of bad switches due to bent pins (caused by improper handling during installation)
optical switches have some advantages that are not found in normal mechanical switches:
1. they do not produce key chattering;
2. they are basically indestructible, especially for the linear variants;
for linear switch users, this is a very good thing. basically the only mechanical part that matter in linear optical switches are the springs. all you need to do is to replace springs to get the right feels.
i do hope at later stage optical switches can get more switch options, like silent red hehe
This post has been edited by horns: Jun 24 2018, 03:29 PM