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Jeff Parker
The Types of Mechanical Switches

The Types of Mechanical Switches

What Is a Mechanical Keyboard Switch? A mechanical switch is an individual mechanism placed under each key of a keyboard. Unlike membrane keyboards, where keys rely on a rubber dome sheet, mechanical switches use physical components such as springs, stems, and metal contacts to register keystrokes. Most switches share a common structure: Stem – the moving part that determines switch feel Spring – provides resistance and returns the key upward Housing – encases the switch components Metal contacts – register the keypress electronically The combination of these parts creates different tactile sensations and sound profiles. The Three Main Types of...

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Jeff Parker
Black Friday and Holiday Sale!

Black Friday and Holiday Sale!

Our annual Black Friday and Holiday sale is now LIVE! Take an additional 25% off of a long list of items with our discount code BF2025 CLICK HERE to see all of the items on the list

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Jeff Parker
Happy Holidays! Our Hours for 2025

Happy Holidays! Our Hours for 2025

Just a quick update as we approach the holidays this year to put our schedule online.  We cherish spending time with our friends and families. We will be closed the following dates for the holidays: Thanksgiving:Closed Wednesday, Nov 26th through Monday, Dec 1st for Thanksgiving Christmas & New Years:Closed Wednesday, December 20th and will reopen on January 5, 2026. Any custom builds that fall within that time frame will either be shipped immediately before we close, or immediately after we reopen. Everyone at Upgrade Keyboards wants to wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

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Jeff Parker
Updates on tariffs and shipping

Updates on tariffs and shipping

Early in 2025, the US Government issued a series of actions and imposed new tariffs on almost all countries. In addition, they removed the "de minimus" exemption meaning that ALL items from these countries will be taxed, whether they are $1 or $10,000. This action has created a shipping backlog with US Customs that is unprecedented. We have had orders sitting for close to 2 months waiting to come through. Unfortunately, as a small business, we cannot absorb these tariffs as they are now at 145% of the cost of goods. We have been forced to raise prices but hope that...

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