From 0a83452ac25e9995ada5f40a9dc111f272d781f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kyle Brown Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:14:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] feat: Lube guide --- articles/lubing.md | 58 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 58 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/lubing.md diff --git a/articles/lubing.md b/articles/lubing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db2a9bf --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/lubing.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ + +# Why Lube Your Switches? + +Have you ever wanted your keyboard to sound quieter? Maybe sound deeper and +thock like the other boards? What about feel smoother than ever, even for +tactile switches? Lubing switches is the secret improvement that so many people +seem to miss. + +## What lube to use? + +There are many options for lube out there for keyboards, but most of the +community seems to agree on a few options that are their favorites. Linear and +tactile switches do, however, change what lube is recommended! + +For tactile switches, these are generally recommended. + +- Krytox 204g0 +- Tribosys 3203 + + +For linear switches, these are generally recommended. + +- Krytox 205g0 +- Tribosys 3204 + + +Other helpful items could include + +- Tweezers for handling switches +- Brush for applying lube + + +# Useful videos + +For MX, one of the most popular tutorials for lubing is this. + + + + +For Choc, this seems to go over the process quite well. + + + +# Additional resources + +[Written lube guide with a very good photos to explain what's going +on.](https://www.theremingoat.com/shorts/lubing-switches-where-to-lube) + +[Spring lube guide](https://youtu.be/2fnuL7Ti_Ro?si=7Xs_dIoZrA5KHH8v) +