Can I stabilize a key using two Cherry switches?

[PlacaFromHell]

Hello guys. I'm building a keyboard with what I call a "hot swappable layout" and I want a 2U key that can be separated into two keys, is this possible without have a bad feel?

[Lanrefni]

Yup,I use an MX Black with the spring cut by a third as the second switch for the 2u POS caps on my BFO-9000, you could use 2 MX Reds so that you can use each individually if you find the need.

[kbdfr]

Another option (at least if your switches are PCB-mounted) would be to open one of the switches every time you change your layout, and remove/reinsert its spring.
It is more than just swapping caps, of course, but has the advantage of the perfect feel with either layout as
- when using two caps you have two fully "normal" switches,
- when using a 2u cap you actually press only one switch with normal force while the springless one acts as a perfect stabilizer.

[PlacaFromHell]

Thanks dudes!