I’ve been out of the custom keyboard scene for several years, and recently dove back in with the Sat75x. I’ve built probably 15-20 custom keyboards over the years, but the last few I built before stepping away used the CreateKeebs SOTC Linear switches. I am a huge linear fan, and these switches ticked all the boxes for me. The factory lube was good enough that I didn’t feel the need to lube them myself (which I hate), they had a really good feel, and the sound was pretty good. Unfortunately, it looks like they no longer make these switches as I have been watching the Divinikey website (the only place I know sells them) for a few weeks now, and they haven’t come back in stock.
There are a ton of different switches on the market now, so I am looking for some recommendations for some good linears!
7 Comments
wiezy_lrwi@programming.dev · 3 pts · 1y
This might not really help, but is interesting nonetheless. https://kbd.news/Best-selling-keyboard-switches-of-December-2024-2562.html Broad selection of stores and their bestselling switches.
cerement@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 1y
if you’re on Divinikey, take a look at the HMX switches (wider selection at Kinetic Labs and also at Unikeys/Unikeyboards out of Canada) – really good factory lubing, range of weights, generally a nice clear “tak” sound when bottoming out – each type of switch is basically HMX iterating on plastic blends and variations (ex. Jammy has glitter, Butter has fiberglass for a louder sound, etc.)
Corr@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
I've been rocking some gateron oil kings. Been a nice time for me!
WASTECH@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I’ve heard good things about these. Did you end up lubing yours or were they good from the factory?
Corr@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
Seem pretty good from the factory to me. I've never hand lubed switches tho
Mistic@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Don't know about the alternatives, but those SOTC ones seem to be in stock on Ali if you're interested.
WASTECH@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I’ve never ordered from Ali, but I might have to get at least one more pack. For my last build I ran out of switches and ended up stealing some switches from a previous build.