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Wooting's big knob is much more than a volume dial, set to arrive later this year for 80 HEWooting is set to release the Lekker Knob large accessory for its 80 HE analogue gaming keyboard later this year. This knob replaces navigation keys and offers advanced programming options beyond simple volume control, including relative, absolute, zoned, and analog inputs. The company is also exploring experimental uses like racing game steering input and plans to release a smaller, single-key version for other keyboards in the future.
Sit down, relax, and see how a magnetic keyboard switch is made with Wooting's CEOWooting CEO Calder details the manufacturing process for Hall effect keyboard switches, similar to the 'How It's Made' TV show. The process involves plastic injection molding for components, switch assembly with lubrication, magnet insertion for Hall effect functionality, and rigorous testing of gram force and magnetic field strength. The article notes that unused plastic material is not recycled to ensure optimal mechanical properties for the switches, which are then sold individually or bundled with the Wooting 60HE v2 keyboard.
Split spacebars are surely the next big gaming keyboard trendThe article discusses split spacebars as a potential next trend in gaming keyboards, highlighting their customizability and ergonomic benefits. The author suggests that programming the secondary spacebar key for functions like melee or voice chat can enhance gameplay without sacrificing typing or gaming performance.