Space65 R3 - already dead from ESD! :(Submitted by aleksyandr t3_yuo0ik in MechanicalKeyboards
HopefulEuclid t1_iwbix7z wrote
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It depends on tons of factors. Rubbing fabric against fabric or plastic is a common one at home, but if you live in a humid climate it's basically a non-issue (data centers maintain a specific humidity for this exact reason). If only part of your floor is carpeted and you walk barefoot you'll also naturally discharge any static electricity, or if you regularly touch large conductors (large metal parts of furniture, faucets).
SXLightning t1_iwbjdp8 wrote
I live in the UK so I guess I do have high humidity? We are always carpeted and barefoot, I guess the humidity just keeps the static away. I am 82% humidity today I guess that is pretty high
HopefulEuclid t1_iwbl1uo wrote
You're basically safe at 40%+
sesame_dukes0j t1_iwf265f wrote
> I am 82% humidity today I guess that is pretty high
Yeah - it's mostly a problem under 40% humidity
Anything over 60% and the air itself becomes quite conductive — enough to release any charge that builds up just by having your skin touch the air. Nearly impossible to generate an ESD over 60%.
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