Kailh Hot-swappable PCB Sockets for Mechanical Keyboards

[@Dante-420]

This channel is severely underrated. Great explanations of what would otherwise be esoteric topics!

[@LeonAnavi]

Thank you for the kind words! I am happy to hear the content on the channel is useful.

[@sodiko100]

Awesome video, is it possible to get access to the PCB you designed ?

[@LeonAnavi]

Yes, absolutely, it is all open source and the whole KiCad project is in GitHub: github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-arrows However, due to lack of time I can't provide KiCad support if there are any questions. I plan to manufacture kits with assembled PCBs later this year.

[@stinky5628]

is it possible to desolder dead hotswap sockets to change them? or will that run the pad?

[@LeonAnavi]

Yes, it is possible to do it. It won't damage the pad if you are using properly the right tools like hot air station to remove the old hot-swappable socket.

[@stinky5628]

@LeonAnavi would a desoldering gun with a iron work well enough?

[@LeonAnavi]

@@stinky5628 a desoldering gun is more appropriate for through-hole components. These hot-swappable sockets are for SMT. A hot air station will be more suitable to carefully heat the two pads of the socket and remove it with tweezers.

[@stinky5628]

@@LeonAnavi thanks for the info! I'll look into hot air stations:)

[@Yo.m]

Hello is not possible to use this with a Asus PCB red MX switch right? Because doesn't have the proper pads to he solder on with the kail hot swap?

[@LeonAnavi]

The printed circuit board of the keyboard must be designed in a way to have pads for SMT assembly of the kailh hot-swap sockets. Otherwise these sockets support any MX compatible switches (aka as long they are MX they are supported).

[@juliancalendar328]

PCBway will include the hotswap sockets for you?

[@LeonAnavi]

For this particular prototype I have soldered the hot-swappable sockets manual. However, they provide assembly services so you can take advantage.

[@juliancalendar328]

@@LeonAnavi Awesome, I'll have to give them a try.

[@Kris-gd6xm]

my friend said delete it BUT SIKE

[@LeonAnavi]

delete what?