5 Essential Tips for Beginner Keeb Enthusiasts

1. Start with a Hot-Swap Board

You can start with a budget hot-swap board that lets you change switches without soldering which saves you money on tools and replacement boards when your preferences change. 

2. Learn to Mod Instead of Constantly Upgrading

Simple mods you can do like buying different plates, switches, and keycaps can drastically change up the way your keyboard feels, looks, and sounds. We offer a plate mates service which means we just need your plate file and we can print your plate for much cheaper than in stock options offer!

3. Buy Switches in Bulk or Sample Packs

Don’t buy switches in 90-110 before testing whether you like them! You can instead trial with switch sample packs, or simply buy 40 so that you can test with the alphas and your mods, that way if you don’t like them you have just saved yourself a lot of money!

4. DIY Lubing Station

You don’t need anything fancy to start lubing your switches. A little Krytox 205g0 for linears or Tribosys 3204 for tactiles, along with a $3 paintbrush, a pair of tweezers, a lube station and a switch opener, is all you need. A bit of lube can completely transform the sound and feel of your switches, giving them a smoother, more refined touch. It’s also essential for tuning or fixing stabilisers to eliminate unwanted rattle. 

5. Join Keyboard Discords / Subreddits

Communities are a great place to find exclusive discount codes, restock updates, and even one-on-one help with your keyboard builds. Our Discord server is home to a welcoming community of enthusiasts from all over the world - ready to share advice, feedback, and tips to help you learn, experiment, and discover your own preferences within the hobby.