Lubing your switches — video tutorial
Why you SHOULD lube your switches and how to do it
Video tutorial by Alexotos
Brief summary of key points:
Why lube your switches?
Feel — makes them smoother.
Sound profile — makes them sound better. This varies by switch.
What lube should you use?
This video goes over two popular types of lube:
Krytox 205g0: thicker, recommended for linear switches
Tribosys 3204: thinner, recommended for tactile switches and general use
There are lots of other types out there that you can experiment with.
Materials you need
Switches
Lube
Switch Opener
Brush
Cleaning cloth
Other Notes
Linear switches: lube all the sides of the stem.
Tactile switches: lube the back and sides of the stem, but generally not the two legs. You can carefully lube the face above the legs.
Less is more! It’s easier to add more lube than take away.
Lubing can depend on people’s tastes, so opinions may vary on how exactly to do it. Feel free to experiment to see what you like.
Further Reading
Intro to Mechanical Keyboards — the basics if you’re new here!
Switches 101 — what switches are, different types, and other basics
Switch Lubes – The Basics — intro to lubing your switches, different types
