Transform Your Typing: Simple Mods to Elevate Your Custom Keyboard Experience

The world of custom keyboards can be overwhelming. What board should you go for? What keycaps should you select? Should you purchase a new mousepad to complement your keyboard? All these questions often come up when you have a nifty new keyboard, but sometimes, a simple modification can significantly enhance your typing experience. Luckily, you can try a few quick and easy mods right at home that will make a noticeable difference in how your keyboard feels and sounds. So, let’s get to it! 

A little lubing can go a long way. Applying some lubricant can significantly enhance your keyboard's performance. One of the easiest and most popular mods is lubing the switches and stabilizers of your mechanical keyboard. Lubricant reduces the friction between the moving parts, resulting in a smoother and quieter keypress. You'll need lubricant or grease, a small brush, and plenty of patience to perform this task. Lubing your switches can transform your typing experience from a scratchy annoyance to a buttery smooth sensation.

From Kinetic Labs Official Website 

Oh, wow, it’s the O-rings! O-rings are tiny silicone rings that you can place on the stems of your keycaps. They are incredibly easy to install and can be done in just a few minutes. While it may seem unusual at first, adding these rings will dampen the sound of each keypress, making the typing experience quieter and somewhat softer—if that’s something you enjoy. They also reduce the travel distance of each key, which is beneficial if you prefer a cushioned bottom-out feel. A small change can mean the world of difference. 

From Mech Keyb Official Website

Not for your wounds, but your keys! The tape mod is one of the quickest and simplest ways to adjust the sound profile of your keyboard. All you need is a piece of masking tape or painter’s tape. This can be either done on your keycaps or the board itself. This mod helps you dampen the hollow sounds your keycaps produce. If you want to go straight for the board, you can simply apply the tape to the underside of your printed circuit board (PCB) or to the long and hollow keys like the spacebar. I recommend using two sets of tape for the best results.

From Akko official website

Looks and aesthetics can go hand in hand. Sometimes, the quickest way to change your keyboard’s look and feel is by swapping out the keycaps. Custom keycap sets are widely available and come in various colors, materials, and profiles. Changing your keycaps gives your keyboard a fresh new look and can improve the overall feel of typing, especially if you upgrade to higher-quality PBT keycaps. 

This modification is straightforward and requires no technical skills—just remove your old keycaps and replace them with new ones!

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