Mechanical keyboards are an involved hobby in which you often walk away with more than just a typing device and electronics-related experience, like soldering and circuit design. In the five years I’ve spent going down the rabbit hole, I’ve found there are several misconceptions surrounding the community, which often overshadow its advantages, such as a comfortable and personalizable typing experience. The biggest aspect that contributes to both these benefits, among others, is the key switches you install on the PCB and underneath the keycaps.