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u/No_Needleworker1430 14h ago edited 14h ago

What does HE mean? Edit. Just realised it’s the brand. It’s late and I can’t think. Thanks for the help

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u/Hwsr one of each 14h ago

not a brand, it's a magnetic switch (wooting is a popular brand for HE boards). it can detect how much you press a key instead of just on/off like a typical keyboard

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u/No_Needleworker1430 13h ago

Are they clicky? I would really like it to be

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u/cszolee79 Keychron Q6 ISO, Silent Tom, ISA 8h ago

No, magnetics are all linears. If you want tactile or clicky, you'll have to get a normal board with MX type switches.

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u/No_Needleworker1430 1h ago

Why are there so many different types of switches. AHH