While mechanical switches are everywere, it's simply impossible to find decent and decently priced scissor-switches. Does anyone know where to find such for less than $1 each?
I have been trying to find these or something similar for my keyboard project, but I haven't had any luck yet.
I don't know if it's a personal bias after using a Thinkpad keyboard over the years, but I feel like scissors switches don't put as much stress on my hands and require less effort.
How about buying a replacement Thinkpad keyboard and getting the switches from it?
I've used a Thinkpad as well as other laptop's keyboards over the years, and the Thinkpad ones usually do feel a bit more solid and accurate. They're still a bit too stiff for me, however, as my regular desktop's keyboard is an extremely soft rubber dome one (~40g actuation force). I've tried clicky keyboards, but never really liked them. It's definitely a personal preference.
I'd like to do that. The only problem is the switches are mounted on a custom plate. Fabricating a new plate isn't trivial because of tight tolerances. I haven't found any examples of someone who has taken on such a project as well.
