Mechanical switches and actuation forces

I also was worried about the actuation force. I noticed wrist pain from the Model 01. I started with replacing just the springs. I got this pack of 45cN force springs, and this Alps switch remover tool (was well worth the $10 IMO).

It took me about 2 hours of fiddling to replace the springs. Much better on my wrists, I can tell a difference. Makes me excited to use my Model 01 again! (I also used 35cN springs on the edge keys that I use my pinky to reach, and I like it, but it’s not a must-have).

Original post that inspired me to change the springs. Video walkthrough I used for disassembling/reassembling the switches.

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