"Bottoming out" is a term used to describe when a key stroke is pressed all the way down where the stem of the switch hits the inside of the switch casing. This causes a "clack" from the collision on mechanical keyboards. Switch sound dampeners are soft rubber O-rings that can be installed onto every single keycap stem to cushion the landing of the switch by stopping the key stroke just short of the point of bottoming out. This also very slightly reduces the max travel distance and sound output of the switch.
This modification is popular among mechanical keyboard owners from around the world. Since most people will bottom out at least a fraction of their keystrokes, the switch sound dampeners will cut away extra noise giving your mechanical keyboard a consistent sound output while typing. The added shock absorption can also help with finger fatigue during long typing sessions.
Installation will require removal of your keycaps. Install O-ring on the stem of the keycap. Install the key and press down firmly to fully seat the O-ring. Some keycaps, such as the ones found on Cherry Corp keyboards have different stem lengths and will not work properly with our O-rings.
- 100% Brand New and High Quality - Keycap rubber O-Ring Switch Dampeners - Great for Cherry MX keyboard or any with Cherry MX stems. - Can use two rubber for one keycap for quieter effect. (Mileage may vary depending on your keyboard key-caps and type of switch.) - Colour: Clear/Black/Blue/Red - Best suited for LED backlight keyboards, as it allow lighting to be shine through the rubber dampers. - Puller/Keyboard is excluded (Used as a example of installed product)
