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KBT ONI Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard
Berzerker7
39
Aug 12, 2013
Check to see if the retention bar underneath is properly secured. Sometimes during shipping they can come lose as they aren't the thickest of metal pieces and they cover the entire length. All you have to do is lift the key off its cap, and tilt it back to reveal the retention bar. It should simply just hook into the spacebar and snap into the board underneath. Just don't pull it too hard when taking it off.
InAComaDial999
5
Aug 12, 2013
Berzerker7Berzerker7 -- you are describing a Costar stabilizer. These boards have Cherry stabilizers, so they do not have the little breakable tabs. You can completely remove the space bar safely, but you will want to use a keyboard puller to avoid damaging the switch. <br /> <br />As far as Jibbers42's problem, this is a common complaint with Cherry stabilizer keyboards. Most people just get used to it, but if it really bothers you you can use an all-synthetic silicon lubricant like Super Lube to grease the stabilizer mechanism and make it a bit more responsive.
Jibbers42
0
Aug 12, 2013
InAComaDial999Thanks for the suggestion. Is there a guide for what to lubricate exactly? Do I need to take apart the keyboard (I'd rather not)?<br /><br />Also, when you say that it is a common complaint, does that mean that your space bar may not return for a half second and your okay with it?
lyrill
56
Aug 12, 2013
InAComaDial999i used wd40 as suggested by guys at Deck and it solved the sticky and even not responsive space bar issue of my deck
InAComaDial999
5
Aug 13, 2013
lyrillI would not use WD-40. WD-40 is a petroleum based lubricant, and will damage some types of plastic. in addition, it will dry over time and end up collecting dust, dead skin cells, etc, and turn into a gunk that will make the problem return. You should always use synthetic (non-petroleum) lubricants for plastic. For stabilizers, a thicker grease like Super Lube or Finish Line Extreme Fluoro.
InAComaDial999
5
Aug 13, 2013
Jibbers42You do not need to take it apart. You will need to use a key puller to pull the space bar off. If you do not have one of those, you can loop a thin piece of string under the end of the space bar and gently pull until that end pops off, then do the same on the other side. Do not try to do this with a screwdriver or similar, you will damage the plastic.<br /><br />When you have removed the space bar, looking down at the keyboard you will see the brown switch in the middle, and the two black stabilizer connectors on either end. If you look near the stabilizer connectors you will see the ends of the metal bar where they meet the connectors. That is where you want to lubricate. Just apply a line of grease on the metal at the bend, not a huge glop but a line about as thick as the bar itself.<br /><br />As far as common complaint, a lot of people feel that Cherry stabilizers are too firm and make the stabilized keys feel mushy compared to the other keys. If your space bar is really sticking for half a second, that is a worse problem.
lyrill
56
Aug 13, 2013
InAComaDial999what about tri flow, finish line teflon lube, i am a bike guy.
Jibbers42
0
Aug 13, 2013
InAComaDial999I would say my space bar is now of the normal mushy cherry-mx-stabilizer variety! It rebounds near instantly now and has a slight mushy feel that I can imagine would be a "common complaint" among new users, but very easy to get used to.<br /><br />I wasn't sure where to find the products you mentioned locally, but I found and used DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant [1] at Lowes [2]. I used the small liquid 4oz bottle. It isn't a grease, but it seemed to do a good job. I used an artists brush to lubricate the metal bar as you described. I also lubricated inner sides of each stabilizer block and, on the space bar itself, the outer side of the stabilizer insert cylinder on each side.<br /><br />Edit: In case it helps others, I also meant to mention: After I applied the lube and re-inserted the space bar, I still had a sticking problem - a bit different than before. This time it was worse when pressing on one side than pressing on the other side. I realized that I didn't use enough pressure to press both sides of the space bar all the way down evenly. I think I still needed the lube, but ensuring both sides are all the way down would probably be the first thing to check for a sticking problem. I imagine this might be true for any of the larger keys that have stabilizers.<br /><br />Thanks again for all the help.<br /><br />[1] http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubricants/en_US/products/silicone.html<br />[2] http://www.lowes.com/pd_363779-39963-DS1004101_0__
lyrill
56
Aug 13, 2013
Jibbers42imagine the fact that some space bars on some keyboards actually will dip overboard if you press the sides hard enough...talking about design failurre
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