Question Hot-Swap keyboard switches ?

[Math Geek]

Calling all those mechanical keyboard pros out there. been tinkering and finally figured out what i am looking for in a switch. problem is nothing off the shelf has what i want. so i plan on getting a hot swappable keyboard and just adding what i want to it.

i am looking at these switches due to the heavy springs used. my current board has a 50g spring (basic mx brown switch) and it WAY too light for my heavy typing. so I'm looking at these 80 or 100g silent switches.

Gateron Aliaz Silent Tactile Switch Set

Gateron Aliaz Slient switch features transparent housing and a pink stem, delivering an extra smoother, quieter and natural feel. If you would like a tactile and silent feedback at the same time, Gateron Aliaz Silent is your ideal match.

www.gateron.co

Anyway my question now becomes does every switch work in every hot swappable board? or is there various types of mounts or other factors i need to pay attention to to ensure the switch works on the keyboard? is there anything else besides what comes with the kit i need to get or is everything there and i just have to do the work? pretty much my last question before pulling the trigger on a set of switches and a board to put them on.

second thought would be, any suggestions on a cheap-ish board i could look at for my project? i want a full board as i use the number pad a lot, wireless is preferred and other than that, nothing else is required. bells and whistles are fine but not needed.

looking at this one recommended by this site

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Mechanical-Hot-Swappable-MK-770-MCKW1-US/dp/B0CTN3MKDS

but i am open to anything really so long as the price is right.

thanks for any answers and ideas

 

[tecmo34]

Anyway my question now becomes does every switch work in every hot swappable board? - The main thing to look for on hot swappable boards are if they are 3-pin or 5-pin compatible. If the board is 3-pin only, then if your switch has 5 pins, you will need to clip the two "stand off pins" to make it fit. Your board is a 5-pin so it will fit all mechanical switches. You have a bigger concern with HE boards as not all of those boards will take HE switches and can brick your board if using an unapproved switch.

second thought would be, any suggestions on a cheap-ish board i could look at for my project? The only only other option would be look at a GMMK 2 96% or RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK96 boards that are on sale.

 

[Math Geek]

thanks for the info. did not know about the pin count. switches i'm looking at are 5 pin so need to ensure the board can handle it.

and that Glorious board looks pretty interesting as well. gives me some more models to look over.

thanks again.