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theimmc
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Earlier in the discussions, lost now in the mists of time, @AlexPeterkin verified that Costar stabilizers works. I can now verify that the ones sold by WASD works - with two caveat. I'll include links at the end here. Disclaimer : I am not associated with WASD in any way other than as a customer.
The problem is with ENTER and + keys, and the PCB as shown in the photo. The actual PCB may not be the same (Alex's sample is different). In order for the Costar stabilizers to fit, the two key switches need to be installed "sideways" - with the LED either to the left or the right of the plunger. The stabilizer bar will cross over the LED hole. In the photo posted earlier, the LEDs are all below the plunger. This works for 0 but not for ENTER and +. I verified this with both Gateron and Cherry MX switches.
Another problem is that LEDs cannot be installed on keys with stabilizers. I checked the clearance with both 3mm flangeless and 2x3x4 rectangular LEDs. I don't have any 1.8mm LEDs to check with, unfortunately.
( Edit : It might be that there are LED compatible Costar stabilizer wires. WASD does not list them, but online photos of the WASD Code keyboard shows a slightly different wire. Or it might have something to do with the offset of the Costar slot mentioned earlier. )
The parts are available from WASD. You need 3 sets of the tabs, the plate inserts, and the metal spring. Total cost comes out to be $4.50 + shipping per numpad, and WASD has a minimum order of $5 I believe.
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keyboard-parts/cherry-mx-keycap-stabilizer-insert-2pcs.html http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keyboard-parts/cherry-mx-plate-mounted-stabilizer-clips-2pcs.html http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/keyboard-parts/cherry-mx-stabilizer-spring-for-2x-keycaps.html Video to show how to install :
Sep 15, 2015
estrangeiro
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Sep 15, 2015
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theimmcThanks for this info. I already have everything (stabilizers, keycaps, controller, 16 clear switchs). I'm waiting for the tester to arrive, it's in Germany now, and then I can convert it to a numpad :)
Sep 15, 2015
AlexPk
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theimmcGreat info. Thanks @theimmc and I'll flag the issue to the manufacturer
Sep 15, 2015
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