Submitted by shizzy0 t3_10p9o5e in MechanicalKeyboards
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shizzy0 OP t1_j6jmpp9 wrote
When I designed this case and poured the molten acrylic into the mud holes, I must’ve mismeasured the holes or used cm instead of inches.
Tweetydabirdie t1_j6jsn1t wrote
Sure, I’ll believe that… 😉
Not in any way saying an acrylic plate is a bad choice. It’s just a known issue that the switches isn’t locking. So for a keyboard you move around a lot it might not be the obvious choice.
You can get around it by machining cutouts for the locking tabs into a 3mm acrylic. I tried that once. Only once, and it was a major PITA.
t0b4cc02 t1_j6jia8e wrote
isnt acrylic plates available in different thicknessses?
Tweetydabirdie t1_j6jrkzp wrote
Sure, but a 1.6mm acrylic plate is very unusual since it’s thin enough that it simply cracks.
a_wifi_has_no_name t1_j6jw578 wrote
To be fair, I just built an Iris, and they don't warn you about using thick plates and hotswap boards. (Luckily, I went with acrylic and solder PCB.) Splitkb does if you use their Composer tool, but I didn't see anything about it anywhere else. If this is your first build, it's an easy mistake to make.
inkerton_almighty t1_j6j6tz2 wrote
Is ur plate not holding them tightly? For me its a PAIN to get a switch out even tho theyre hotswap. But my plates are the same material as the pcb not acrylic
shizzy0 OP t1_j6jt073 wrote
It does not hold. It pushes them. It edges them.
pedrorq t1_j6j7lro wrote
That's the mt3 dev/tty ... But those coloured modifiers are from a different set, right?
shizzy0 OP t1_j6jp6oi wrote
I’m not sure. Must be something else from Massdrop.
lecorsair t1_j6j67kj wrote
Oof..the bent pins, my sympathies! Get a foam case with custom cut-outs asap imo.
t0b4cc02 t1_j6jikc3 wrote
did you carry it in your jeans pockets?
shizzy0 OP t1_j6jmu65 wrote
Backpack eats keyboards.
TheRealNobogo t1_j6me54y wrote
Did you throw your backpack in a rock-tumbler?
AdolphFTW t1_j6jnnim wrote
What style of keycaps are these. They look like XVX style, but more aggressive curvature.
Xuelder t1_j6jcgkq wrote
I have had a pretty good track record of traveling with my preonic. Though I also have a case for it, which certainly helps.
AFreakingWaffle t1_j6k8jh3 wrote
I have the same keys as you do. I think it might be a problem with the keycaps. When I use any other keycap set, it comes off without the switch being pulled with it. Might just be too tight in the stem.
shizzy0 OP t1_j6kiest wrote
I don’t think it’s the keycaps. These switches just pop right out.
AFreakingWaffle t1_j6kikka wrote
Hmm… might be the plate then. I’ve seen some others suggest that
Kashi1988 t1_j6lbgzf wrote
how about a 3d printed "container"?
amikemark t1_j6mdhcm wrote
the same thing happens to mine when I knock it off the desk
sadekbaroudi t1_j6ntxnk wrote
This is a problem with the switch plate, not the switches or keycaps. The tolerance on the cutouts needs to be a bit tighter, and it'll hold them in place better. Some modifications to the source svg that was used to cut it should do the trick.
123CHICKEN3210 t1_j6pcl9t wrote
How long do theise types of keyboards take to get used to
shizzy0 OP t1_j6pfods wrote
Not long, I’d say. I love the thumb keys. More thumb keys. It might induce a little analysis paralysis at first when you’re choosing your layout. You’re probably in for about a little less than a week of suboptimal typing.
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Yoosulis t1_j6m0hls wrote
5 pin switches are better traveling companions
Tweetydabirdie t1_j6jcemp wrote
Its got absolutely nothing to do with being hot-swap, and all to do with your choice of plate.
An acrylic top plate is not 1.6mm thick which is what the switches are designed to grip, but 2mm or 3mm instead. So you aren't locking the switches in place as designed, but simply have them stuck in there as 'press fit'.
All on you for making a choice of aesthetic over function.