What is the best material for keycaps?
PBT (short for “polybutylene terephthalate”) is one of the hardest, most durable materials for keycaps. It is more resilient against heat and chemicals than ABS, but its properties also make it more difficult to mould, which makes it more uncommon.
Do pudding keycaps work on any keyboard?
Anyone looking for pudding keycaps should make sure they are compatible with their keyboard first. Most pudding keycaps are compatible with MX-style switches, but some keyboards and layouts might require specific keycaps.
Is it safe to soak keycaps?
Clean the keycaps with denture tablets or dish soap. Place the keycaps in a container, cover the keycaps with warm water, and place two tablets in the bath. Soak for at least 6 hours, rinse thoroughly, and lay the keycaps out stem up to air dry. Dish soap is the second best choice, as it is difficult to rinse away.
What keycaps does the GMMK use?
Adorn your GMMK PRO’s switches with vibrant, cherry profile PBT keycaps that come in multiple distinct colorways. Their DYE sub legends are clean and centered for maximum legibility. Each set comes with 114 GPBT keycaps in a traditional US (ANSI) layout.
What type of keycaps does HyperX use?
HyperX Pudding Keycaps Full Key Set HyperX Pudding Keycaps feature a translucent dual-layer style and our signature HyperX font, both of which are designed to provide extra brilliance. These double shot PBT keycaps are thicker, more durable, and more resistant to solvents.
Why are doubleshot keycaps better?
Doubleshot keycaps are produced this way so that lighting can shine through the legends. If your keyboard has lighting for each individual key, these styles of keycaps are usually used so the backlighting can illuminate the legends and make them easier to read.
Can you clean keycaps with rubbing alcohol?
To clean the oily reside from keys that eventually builds up on your screen, consider using a small amount of rubbing alcohol (91-99% isopropyl). Using a cotton swab, test the alcohol on a keycap that’s out of the way. If everything looks good after the test, start swabbing the keycaps.
Can I put keycaps in water?
To clean your keycaps and keyboard: Remove the keycaps from your keyboard. Place the keycaps into the container of warm soapy water and let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Make sure that the keycaps are completely submerged in the water.