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skuko
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Nov 1, 2017
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TuxKey
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Nov 1, 2017
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Spectei tweeted your post to input club if you don't mind i like them to explain this to me.. strange..they where boasting this to be the best ever keyboard. hearing such things for a $200 +$10 + $70 boards is not what i expect to see from them.. was considering getting the whitefox when it will be available in stores input club is working on that.. but hearing all this hmm..
skuko
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Nov 1, 2017
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TuxKeyit's pretty straightforward.
1. pull the switch out with the supplied switch puller 2. the stabilizer has a latch on the upper side, which you can push in with a very narrow flathead screwdriver and pull upwards at the same time. the stabilizer will just come out after you do this on both sides.
1. pull the switch out with the supplied switch puller 2. the stabilizer has a latch on the upper side, which you can push in with a very narrow flathead screwdriver and pull upwards at the same time. the stabilizer will just come out after you do this on both sides.
jar75
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Nov 1, 2017
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TuxKeyI don't think the situation is all that comparable. IC will have far more control over the White/Nightfox than it did over the K Type. Besides, the K Type is still a fine board - it's very well constructed and the switches are fantastic. So while I wish the stabilizers weren't shit, they can easily be replaced easily enough.
You can wait for the kickstarter boards show up and read reviews if you're worried, I suppose.
You can wait for the kickstarter boards show up and read reviews if you're worried, I suppose.
TuxKey
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Nov 1, 2017
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jar75Thanks hope i can replace the stabilisers Skuko explained it a couple posts above but i think i'l have to watch a youtube example to see what he means or see if i can find a posting on Geekhack or Deskthority.
Still for the almost $300 i'l be paying for it it's not appreciated at all. $10 shipping and $70 customs fees (not yet arrived but the delay suggests that i'l be paying true the noise for this one)..
Cyphre
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Nov 1, 2017
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SpecteWhen it comes to stabilizers, there is a difference between 'cherry stabilizers' and 'genuine cherry stabilizers' so keep that in mind in the future. You're not really going to find mass-produced keyboards using genuine cherry stabilizers.
Cyphre
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Nov 1, 2017
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SpecteThe original whitefox used Costar stabilizers as far as I remember. No idea what they are using in the recent kickstarter.
zik303
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Nov 2, 2017
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skukoDo I was plate mount stabilizers to swap in? 6.25u?
For other's info: zealpc sells them here: https://zealpc.net/collections/accessories/products/authentic-cherry-pcb-plate-mount-gold-plated-stabilizers
For other's info: zealpc sells them here: https://zealpc.net/collections/accessories/products/authentic-cherry-pcb-plate-mount-gold-plated-stabilizers
tragedyfoundus
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Nov 2, 2017
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crazyg0od33Zeal makes some really nice ones, though I think they cost a bit more than genuine cherry stabs. I'll probably be getting some of those along with some Zealios to make some Zealiostotles.
Necronomoticon
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Nov 2, 2017
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zik303$15 for shipping. 😳 I grabbed these instead. http://www.switchtop.com/product/plate-mounted-cherry-stabilizers
crazyg0od33
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Nov 2, 2017
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NecronomoticonGrabbed some of those as well. Hopefully it works out in this case
jar75
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Nov 2, 2017
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tragedyfoundusI think Zeal only makes PCB mount stabs - you need plate mount for the K Type.
tragedyfoundus
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Nov 2, 2017
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jar75Yeah just found out the K-Type is plated mounted. Which is a shame because I really wanted those Zeal stabilizers.
damnheadphones
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Nov 2, 2017
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skukoI dont suppose anybody makes ones that are clear or white instead of the black plastic... I want to keep the look the same, but Im not seeing any in my searches...
Cyphre
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Nov 2, 2017
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damnheadphonesPlate mount aren't as common, so any clear ones you do find won't necessarily be any better quality than the ones currently included.
damnheadphones
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Nov 2, 2017
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tragedyfoundusZeal has the option for the plate ones in the dropdown
Cyphre
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Nov 3, 2017
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saulyswConsidering the width I see just looking straight at it, you could probably minimize side to side movement with teflon tape on either side of the slider, or perhaps look into the old band-aid mod.
I'm just going to add some PTFE grease on mine and see how that works out, because it generally has made cheap stabs at least moderately nicer for me. All it really needs to do is prevent the plastic slider from scraping and tapping against the sides.
kevinh
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Nov 7, 2017
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crazyg0od33any luck on these? mine seem too big. just got them in today and they dont seem to fit
kevinh
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Nov 7, 2017
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Necronomoticon any luck on these? mine seem too big. just got them in today and they dont seem to fit
crazyg0od33
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Nov 7, 2017
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kevinhyeah, they're tight. Gotta really press them in. It'll even shave some plastic off from the force lol
zik303
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Nov 8, 2017
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kevinhToo big for mine as well. I tried putting in the old base with all the other new parts, but everything still rattles. I'm gonna have to force em in as well I guess. Though just pulling and replacing the stabs seems to have helped some of the issues I was having with my delete key (wasn't registering keypresses every time). I think that some of these problems might be install issues as much as parts.
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luckily, i've got a hotswap modded 750RT so i took the switches and subsequently also the stabs out (cherry) and put them into the k-type. lo and behold, no more rattling. granted, the spacebar from the side looks a bit iffy (because the stab is black), but the board is now WAAAAAY more comfy to type on.
i recommend everyone to buy aftermarket stabs (cherry) and replace these crappy ones.
EDIT: aftermarket PLATE MOUNTED stabs :)