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QWERKey-UK t1_itr9tkb wrote

Oh ooh..... looks like we'll be getting another round of "Help, I broke a hot swap socket" posts soon.

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pedrorq t1_itrbdji wrote

Better start the daily megathread earlier this week!

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Ram08 OP t1_itrh4hz wrote

I mean, as long as you aren't bending it 45°...

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UkiPoki t1_itrfplc wrote

It fiexd double input now there's no input

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Raisdudung t1_itr6m56 wrote

wait i just try it now, and the double click is gone now, Thanks

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Ram08 OP t1_itr6ron wrote

That's great to hear! You should use it all day just to make sure it's completely gone.

Cheers!

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evil_noodles t1_itr7rli wrote

My GMMK Pro has this on so many keys. I'll give this a go for sure.

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Bushid07 t1_itsl6rm wrote

I had severe double and even triple input on mine. I contacted support and they asked me to send in a video of it happening. Ended up getting a replace board

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TheSupremeLordHelix t1_ituko65 wrote

thank you! i bent the pin the rest of the way down, and now im down from 2 inputs to none

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Ram08 OP t1_itupsgc wrote

Happy to hear that! :D

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blindBoiMcSqueezy t1_itwq1f4 wrote

Thank you so much for this! I've been driving myself crazy and kept trying to keep the pins as straight as possible. The solution was quite the contrary, I now realize. ;-;

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Ram08 OP t1_itwskr3 wrote

Hahah, it's tricky indeed. Glad you got it sorted!

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darknessblades t1_itqzgnn wrote

Which firmware does it use?

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QMK? maybe try a VIA/VIAL version of said firmware, and see if you can add a slight delay to said key.

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also try swapping it for a different key, it could be that the switch bounces in the housing [loose stem] causing a double input

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_vastrox_ t1_itr21il wrote

Setting a different debounce or delay for a single switch isn't possible in QMK firmware (and neither is it in VIA since that doesn't do anything different from QMK on the hardware side).

You have one value in the firmware config that is applied to the entire switch matrix scanning.

 

And since OP said that the issue went away after bending the pins of the switches it seems that this was simply caused by a worn out contact in the socket.
And not from a firmware issue.

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Ram08 OP t1_itqzqej wrote

I was on QMK then VIA at 8ms and they both had chattering. I moved to Glorious Core at 8ms and 16ms and it still had chattering until I bent the pins of the switches (same switches, never swapped them). Now using 8ms and it's flawless!

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darknessblades t1_itr02j0 wrote

Maybe try a different switch? see what effect that has.

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it should give you a idea if it is the switch or the PCB

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Ram08 OP t1_itr0beg wrote

I moved through 4 different switches, all of them had chattering: Glorious Panda, Boba, Purple Panda, then Azure Dragon.

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darknessblades t1_itr3zpn wrote

If that is the case, then it might be something with the PCB that causes the issue.

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If you are still under warranty, contact the manufacturer

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Ram08 OP t1_itr462k wrote

This is my second GMMK Pro and both had chattering. The second one was sent to me several months ago. Anyways, my problem was totally fixed.

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StefanVoda27 t1_itr3kfl wrote

the hotswap sockets might be worn out

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ZulkarnaenRafif t1_itsn2yv wrote

There's an old post on GeekHack that might be slightly less risky compared to this.

Bend the center leaf after opening up the switch. Fixed the chattering for me without actually risking the hotswap sockets themselves.

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turtlefish13 t1_itvd3gt wrote

this is the only way to use gmmk pro, every switch i tried on it had to be bent for them to work

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[deleted] t1_itr65b0 wrote

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Ram08 OP t1_itr6dfj wrote

Contact with the metal contacts of the hotswap sockets.

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_vastrox_ t1_itr78fl wrote

it does care if the socket is worn out so much that the pins don't make proper contact with the socket anymore.
this is a common issue with hotswap sockets since they do wear out over time, especially if you are swapping switches often.

bending the pin slightly would cause it to make better contact with the socket again, solving any potential intermittent contact issues.

instead of bending the switch pins you can also press the contacts inside the socket together when there's no switch inserted.

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[deleted] t1_ittay1z wrote

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Ram08 OP t1_ittdf6s wrote

  1. Not everyone has the time to solder/desolder

  2. Soldered boards are a terrible choice for those who constantly try new switches or break them in then taking them out again to lube

  3. Premium boards have the hotswap option too (kids' toy?)

  4. Not all hotswap sockets have issues (Mill-Max is superior)

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RegaliaKeyboards t1_itth43w wrote

Some people pickup hotswap PCBs because they like to change up the builds in their boards. I typically have anywhere from 2 to 5 different plates for each of my boards, and I like to change up the builds in my boards quite often (switches, plates, foam config etc). I don’t want to have to desolder the old build and then solder the new build each time I change stuff up, so I like to get hotswap PCBs for my boards. This does not make them kids toys, just simplified the process of changing builds. Hell, I have hotswap PCBs for some of my most expensive boards.

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Ram08 OP t1_itqwxw4 wrote

My GMMK Pro was plagued by this issue for several months, even after the firmware that was supposed to fix chattering. I thought it might be the pin(s) not making proper contact with the hotswap socket edges so I slightly bent the pins of the switches that had chattering and surprise, it's gone! Been solid for months without a single problem. Apparently, a very straight pin is far away from both edges of the hotswap sockets which causes chattering.

Just a few days ago I suggested this to someone on Reddit with a different keyboard and it fixed his as well. Give it a try!

Oh and do not worry about damaging the pin. That upper pin is very flexible and durable.

EDIT: Few people reported double inputs got fixed. What's the reason for downvoting?? This sub I swear...

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_vastrox_ t1_itqxjoy wrote

It's better to instead try to push the two metal contacts inside the hotswap sockets together.
There shouldn't be a gap between them when there is no switch inserted.

You can do that with a small screw driver or a needle pretty easy.

Bending the pins of the switch increases the risk of putting pressure down on the socket itself when inserting the switch.
This can rip off the sockets of the PCB and thus permanently damage it.

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Ram08 OP t1_itqxuzl wrote

I didn't know you could push the metal contacts of the sockets. Thanks for the input!

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pedrorq t1_itrbipc wrote

> My GMMK Pro

I think I found your issue.

Spoiler: it's not the switches

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Ram08 OP t1_itrgvaz wrote

If only you bothered to read the comments..

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Repulsive-Spread1655 t1_itqxl8n wrote

been having this issue with my gmmk pro as well, i put the board aside because of this. great suggestion and will definitely try this out!

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Ram08 OP t1_itqxypr wrote

Let me know how it goes! :-)

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nhuynh50 t1_itr0yji wrote

Firmware fixed the chattering but the PCB with poly plate does not hold onto the switches very tightly. I can give mine a slightest of nudges and my gateron black inks will fly out of socket.

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_vastrox_ t1_itr84s7 wrote

Yeah that's a kind of a common issue with PC plates on hotswap PCBs. Not just on the GMMK boards.
My Keychron had the same issue.

PC is just too flexible to really get a solid grip on the switches.
And often times PC plates are slightly too thick which prevents the switches from getting fully locked into the plate with their clips.

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Ram08 OP t1_itr1c8z wrote

Ah, that's unfortunate.

BTW, I'm using the stock aluminum plate.

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