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Clarify hotswap and switches for the Dilemma.
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bstiq authored Jan 6, 2025
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# Soldering the switches

Solder in your switches of preference.
Solder in your switches of preference. The Dilemma is compatible with MX (normal profile) and Choc V1 switches.

{: .warning }
Choc V2 and low-profile MX switches are not compatible!

# Customize your firmware

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# Soldering the switches

Solder in your switches of preference.
Solder in your switches of preference. The Dilemma is compatible with MX (normal profile) and Choc V1 switches.

{: .warning }
Choc V2 and low-profile MX switches are not compatible!

# Customize your firmware

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Is it possible to build a hotswap Bastard Keyboard?

**On the 3d keyboards (Scylla, Charybdis...):**
It's not possible to use MX sockets, because they need a specific footprint on the PCB which is not present. It is in theory possible to use Millmax sockets, though not recommended.
It is not possible to use MX or Choc sockets, because they need a specific footprint on the PCB which is not present. It is in theory possible to use Millmax sockets, though not recommended.

When installing the PCBs, you bend them to fit it to the curvature so the whole thing is continuously under tension, pulling away from the switch plate, only held in place by the switch pins and solder joints.

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