So I got a NiZ Micro82 in last week with 45g switches, bluetooth + RGB model.

I'd read about EC / Topre switches on here before but after buying dozens of mechanical keyboards and built a couple, trying various switches, lubes, stabs, plates, foam, tape mod, pe foam etc etc I took this out the box and it sounds just as good as a fully modded board! And the switches are a joy to type on.

I really think these have ended my mechboards addiction I've already sold 2 of my others this week so I can buy a Realforce R2 with real Topre switches in...

Anyone else find that EC switches are their endgame?

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BillyBuerger t1_jbjfsv2 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Yes, a good quality dome with slider like Topre is one of my favorite feeling switches. Particularly with dampeners on the upstroke since the dome itself already dampens the bottom out. But my biggest issue is that I like custom boards and custom capacitive PCBs are not easy. So while I have an old Realforce and I love the switches, I never use it. Someday I would love to build a custom Topre style dome with slider keyboard. Either getting a working PCB and controller for the capactive sensing or possibly using a different sensing method like hall effect.

cryo_coreo OP t1_jbk5d6o wrote on March 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM

They're excellent, I'm excited to try 'real' Topre next as understand the NiZ ones are essentially copies with MX compatible sliders.

28mmLens t1_jbkhzoj wrote on March 9, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Topre is my endgame. HHKB Hybrid Type-S and Realforce PFU 45g are my favorite boards of all time. Even my wife prefers the sound and feel of Topre for her work.

cryo_coreo OP t1_jbl2mwz wrote on March 9, 2023 at 8:28 PM

I have found a 45g Realforce PFU TKL near me for £140, struggle to find them in the UK so i am tempted!

radoxel t1_jc1f899 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 10:13 AM

Have you looked into Noxary keyboards? They’re a are British case designer for Topre models. I got a XRF for my Realforce and the sound is even nicer than before.

cryo_coreo OP t1_jc1jvsw wrote on March 13, 2023 at 11:14 AM

I haven’t, but will have a look!

TheEffanIneffable t1_jdxxcm3 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Just got my Hansung GK868b (Niz Atom 68 but with Cherry Stabs) two weeks ago. It’s end game. I can’t use anything else.

Enjoy your pillowy thock. I’m enjoying mine!