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Mechanical Keyboard Advanced Survey
Hi Everyone, Zach again. Thank you so much for participating in the first survey and agreeing to take this advanced survey. We'll ask more complicated questions that the general keyboard public might not understand. This information will be released publicly. Thanks again!
This is a follow up to our first survey that started 5/13/21. These are the results:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/153wAtmbjOsF_4LEpljXZYxtv8P1eGYhEYPp2SbTWzfs/edit?usp=sharing
What is your favorite plate material?
https://keyboard.university/200-courses/plate-materials-sizes
Brass
Aluminum
Polycarbonate
POM
Carbon Fiber
Steel
FR4
Other:
Clear selection
Who is your favorite cherry keycap manufacturer?
GMK
ePBT
JTK
Other:
Clear selection
Do you use silent switches?
Yes
No
Other:
Clear selection
What is your favorite switch lube for Linear Switches?
https://switchandclick.com/what-lube-to-use-for-mechanical-keyboard-switches/
Krytox 205g0
Krytox 105g0
Tribosys 3204
Tribosys 3203
I do not lube my linear switches
Other:
Clear selection
What is your favorite switch lube for Tactile Switches?
https://switchandclick.com/what-lube-to-use-for-mechanical-keyboard-switches/
Krytox 205g0
Krytox 105g0
Tribosys 3204
Tribosys 3203
I do not lube my tactile switches
Other:
Clear selection
Do you lube your springs?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Other:
Clear selection
What do you use to lube your springs?
Only answer if you answered "Yes" or "Sometimes" to previous question
Your answer
Do you swap your springs?
https://topclack.com/textclack/2018/9/17/the-switch-lab-a-living-switch-modification-guide
Yes
No
Sometimes
Other:
Clear selection
What is your favorite case material?
https://switchandclick.com/guide-to-mechanical-keyboard-cases
AL 6061 is ideal for structural applications and construction projects that require high strength aluminum extrusions. AL 6063, can be soft anodized to create an aesthetically pleasing, colored finish for visual architectural and building applications.
6063 Aluminum
6061 Aluminum
POM
ABS
Acrylic
Steel
Wood
Other:
Clear selection
Have you ever participated in a Group Buy?
Yes
No
Clear selection
Have you ever been scammed in a Group Buy?
Yes
No
Clear selection
What is your favorite mounting style?
Tray
Top
Bottom
Sandwich
Plateless
Integrated
Gasket
No Screws
Other:
Clear selection
Do you use ergonomic switches?
For example, switches that are designed not bottom out such as Hako switches
Yes
No
Clear selection
Are you interested in the development of more ergonomic switches?
Yes
No
Clear selection
What's your favorite progressive spring?
https://www.spritdesigns.com/product-page/progressive
Slow Curved
Linear
Complex
Progressive
I do not care/like progressive springs
Other:
Clear selection
Please elaborate on your previous answer about Progressive Springs
What springs do you feel are the most comfortable, best for typing, etc.?
Your answer
What is the best switch style for Gaming?
Clicky
Tactile
Linear
Clear selection
Please elaborate on your previous answer
Please start your writing with the switch style you picked, for example (Clicky-) (Tactile-) or (Linear-)
Your answer
What is your favorite style of Ergonomic keyboard?
Split keyboard (still connected)
Ergodox Style
Split keyboard (seperated)
Normal keyboard with tenting
Other:
Clear selection
What is your favorite style for split keyboards?
Ortholinear
Staggered
Symmetric Staggered
Other:
Clear selection
Which of these two options is more important to you?
Plastic cases with Bluetooth compatibility
Aluminum cases with no Bluetooth compatibility
Clear selection
Do you use custom cables?
Yes
No
Clear selection
What is most important in a custom cable?
Coiled Cable
Aviator Connector
Color Aesthetic
Other:
Clear selection
What is your favorite custom cable connecter?
GX-16
YC8
Weipu
LEMO/mini xlr
Other:
Clear selection
Where do you go to learn about keyboards?
Discord
Geekhack
Reddit
Keebtalk
Deskthority
Other:
Where do you go to discuss keyboards?
Discord
Geekhack
Reddit
Keebtalk
Deskthority
Other:
Which Keyboard Discord Channels do you feel are the best?
Your answer
What is the most important part of a mechanical keyboard to you?
Typing Experience
Aesthetic
Reliability
Customizability
Ergonomics
Premium Weight
Other:
Clear selection
Which Vaporwave style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK Vaporwave
GMK Laser
ePBT Miami Nights
GMK Awaken
KAM 80's
Other:
Clear selection
Which Pastel style keycap set do you like the most?
Infinikey Pastel
DSA Pastel Toys
GMK Astral Light
GMK Analog Dreams
DSA Magic Girl
Other:
Clear selection
Which Traditional style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK 9009
CRP Tulip
GMK Muted
GMK Fundamentals
GMK Modern Dolch Light
Other:
Clear selection
Which Black and White style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK Minimal
GMK Bleached
GMK Redacted
GMK Maestro
GMK WOB
Other:
Clear selection
Which Muted Aesthetic style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK Shoko
GMK Hanami Dango
GMK Peaches and Cream
GMK Hazakura
GMK Haku
Other:
Clear selection
Which High Contrast style keycap set do you like the most
GMK Wavez
GMK Toxic
SA Lime
GMK Monarch
GMK Coral
Other:
Clear selection
Which Colorful Gradients style set do you like the most?
GMK Yeeti
GMK Storm
SA Jadeite
SA Dreameater
KAT Eternal
Other:
Clear selection
Which Industrial style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK Carbon
PBT Heavy Industry
GMK Dolch
GMK ASCII
GMK Triumph Adler
Other:
Clear selection
Which Earthy style keycap set do you like the most?
GMK Ursa
GMK Fox
GMK Dandy
GMK Camping
Infinikey Graen
Other:
Clear selection
Which Shades of Blue style keycap set is your favorite?
GMK Striker
GMK Nautilus
GMK Mizu
GMK Oni
GMK Voyage
Other:
Clear selection
If you would like please explain why would picked one of the keycap sets you did.
Please start your response with the keycap set you picked followed by a dash. For example (GMK 9009-)
Your answer
What shift do you use?
Right Shift
Left shift
Both
Clear selection
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