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Accidental keypresses on my first mechanical keyboard (kbin.social)

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Just bought my first mechanical keyboard, an Epomaker RT100 with Flamingo switches. Is it normal to be accidentally pressing keys (mostly shift and spacebar) while just resting my fingers on the keyboard? Is it because I've only used membrane keyboards up until now, and I'll eventually get used to the new sensitivity? Or should I swap the switches out for something heavier/clickier?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Switch weight preference is pretty personal. I like really heavy springs, but lots of folks do not. I would at least give it a couple weeks and see if it keeps being an issue for you.

It is generally a best practice to type with your hands held above the keyboard with forearms roughly parallel to the floor (may require desk height adjustment). You shouldn't actually be putting weight on the keys when not typing (but I know that is sometimes easier said than done.)