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crazyg0od33
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Nov 5, 2017
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saulysw
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Nov 5, 2017
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crazyg0od33Which exact stabilizers did you use in the end? Where did you buy them from? I think a lot of people will want to do this mod, it's the weak point of the keyboard IMHO. So, the more info we can get out about this the better.
crazyg0od33
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Nov 6, 2017
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saulyswI bought these - http://www.switchtop.com/product/plate-mounted-cherry-stabilizers
They're actually a little too large for the cutout in the plate, to the point that some plastic on the stabs themselves gets shaved off as you press it in. Also, the stock spacebar stabilizer is less rattly than the switchtop one, so I put that one back on and chose not to use the new stab there
They're actually a little too large for the cutout in the plate, to the point that some plastic on the stabs themselves gets shaved off as you press it in. Also, the stock spacebar stabilizer is less rattly than the switchtop one, so I put that one back on and chose not to use the new stab there
crazyg0od33
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Nov 6, 2017
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saulyswthey were posted up at some point fairly early after people got theirs, so maybe the site got rushed and overwhelmed.
Keep an eye out, I'm sure they'll be back in stock asap
Keep an eye out, I'm sure they'll be back in stock asap
dream3
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Nov 6, 2017
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crazyg0od33Thank for the link. Can't you use just the new wire though? While keeping the stock white stabs? Those black pieces will detract so much from the whole look of it :(
crazyg0od33
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Nov 6, 2017
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dream3honestly I'm not sure. I think the black ones are a snugger overall fit, which is why they're less rattly.
Also, in terms of the look...not really. I'll post some photos when I get home - but like I said I ended up keeping the stock spacebar stabs, so they're still clear. And those are the only ones you really "see" and you dont even really SEE them during use.
But I will test out just changing the wire when I get home and I'll come back and let you know!
Also, in terms of the look...not really. I'll post some photos when I get home - but like I said I ended up keeping the stock spacebar stabs, so they're still clear. And those are the only ones you really "see" and you dont even really SEE them during use.
But I will test out just changing the wire when I get home and I'll come back and let you know!
TelFiRE
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Nov 7, 2017
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crazyg0od33If the black is extremely obnoxious to you, you can get ZealPC gold stabilizers. They are clear and as good quality as Cherry, but super expensive comparatively.
I highly recommend clipping your stabs and definitely lubing them. Clipping removes the mushiness from them so they feel like any other key, and lubing helps with noise and I wouldn't ever want to use unlubed stabilizers (lack of lube is probably a bigger contributor to everyone hating the K Type stabs than the quality of stabs themselves).
I highly recommend clipping your stabs and definitely lubing them. Clipping removes the mushiness from them so they feel like any other key, and lubing helps with noise and I wouldn't ever want to use unlubed stabilizers (lack of lube is probably a bigger contributor to everyone hating the K Type stabs than the quality of stabs themselves).
crazyg0od33
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Nov 7, 2017
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TelFiREOh I don't mind the black! But good to know.
How would I go about clipping the stabilizers?
And yeah I was looking at some lube to pick up. Any specific brands you recommend?
How would I go about clipping the stabilizers?
And yeah I was looking at some lube to pick up. Any specific brands you recommend?
TelFiRE
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Nov 7, 2017
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crazyg0od33Just use some flush cutters to take off the legs that protrude from the stem (not the ones that are flush with it). Here's a video with info about clipping, assembling, and lubing cherry stabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-HYNmtP1Hc
I used this super lube from Switchtop: http://www.switchtop.com/product/super-lube-stabilizer-lube You want to use a very viscous lube like this for stabilizers (but never for switches). Anything thick enough will work.
I used this super lube from Switchtop: http://www.switchtop.com/product/super-lube-stabilizer-lube You want to use a very viscous lube like this for stabilizers (but never for switches). Anything thick enough will work.
crazyg0od33
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Nov 8, 2017
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dream3ok so I keep forgetting to reply - the wire doesn't make a difference.
The authentic cherry stabs on the spacebar are worse than the stock ones.
Everything else is better with the authentics.
I snipped them, like in the video @TelFiRE posted. No mushiness (though I didn't notice too much before anyway), but it sounds a little more metallic now. I think the mushiness being gone means it's hitting the tactile bump a little harder (I also bottom out anyway) so it doesn't reduce the metallic noise as much. Still don't mind it.
Will order some lube later today and give that a shot just for fun at this point.
The authentic cherry stabs on the spacebar are worse than the stock ones.
Everything else is better with the authentics.
I snipped them, like in the video @TelFiRE posted. No mushiness (though I didn't notice too much before anyway), but it sounds a little more metallic now. I think the mushiness being gone means it's hitting the tactile bump a little harder (I also bottom out anyway) so it doesn't reduce the metallic noise as much. Still don't mind it.
Will order some lube later today and give that a shot just for fun at this point.
dream3
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Nov 8, 2017
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crazyg0od33Wait. So for everything but the spacebar, the stabilizers you bought solved the issue, is that it?
And now with the spacebar you need to lube and perhaps clip them (stock or new ones)?
And now with the spacebar you need to lube and perhaps clip them (stock or new ones)?
crazyg0od33
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Nov 8, 2017
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dream3I clipped the stock spacebar stabilizer.
I wouldn't say *solved* because I don't know what a perfect stabilizer actually is at this point, but it's much better than it was when I was running the stock ones on all keys.
So I would say go for it with the different stabilizers.
I wouldn't say *solved* because I don't know what a perfect stabilizer actually is at this point, but it's much better than it was when I was running the stock ones on all keys.
So I would say go for it with the different stabilizers.
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Thanks
nvm, got it. gotta push the little tab at the very top (after removing the switch itself) then rotate up from the back.
EDIT 2 - Holy cow, so much quieter. the new stabilizers are a bit stiffer though - that's gonna take some getting used to.