DIY maglev mechanical keyboard switch

[hellothere]

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02 ... ion-point/

There's a break-down from Chyros on another DYI maglev switch at
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26088

[XMIT]

Oh, that old chestnut. There seemed to be an interest for a while for drop-in Hall sensor based replacements for Cherry MX boards.

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Hall sensors always need a power pin. Maybe you can steal it from LED power. But that's not great.

It's good to see new development, but this would require a new PCB in addition to the switches.