Flimsy mechanical keyboard

#1

Senti

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So I just got my first mech keyboard, a CM masterkeys pro but the keys feel very flimsy. After reading about mech keyboards being hyped up for years, I really expected something else. Is this how they all are or did I just get a shitty one? Vid of the kb:

https://streamable.com/ysiy9

So I just got my first mech keyboard, a CM masterkeys pro but the keys feel very flimsy. After reading about mech keyboards being hyped up for years, I really expected something else. Is this how they all are or did I just get a shitty one? Vid of the kb:

https://streamable.com/ysiy9

#2

pizza_jordan

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i have the exact same keyboard and have been using it for 2 years and have not really noticed the flimsiness while im playing. i also don't think you'll notice a difference as long as you are pushing down on them semi-vertically. the keyboard has good grip onto my desk which does not make me notice how flimsy they are.

#3

JarateKing

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That's called key wobble. It usually either the switch type, or how snug the keycaps fit. If it's the keycaps it can be fixed with some scotch tape generally.

That's called key wobble. It usually either the switch type, or how snug the keycaps fit. If it's the keycaps it can be fixed with [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1y9kx7/key_loose_try_a_bit_of_scotch_tape/]some scotch tape[/url] generally.

#4

Senti

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JarateKingThat's called key wobble. It usually either the switch type, or how snug the keycaps fit. If it's the keycaps it can be fixed with some scotch tape generally.

Thanks a lot for the info
unfortunately it seems to be the switch and not just the cap https://streamable.com/7xe0r

[quote=JarateKing]That's called key wobble. It usually either the switch type, or how snug the keycaps fit. If it's the keycaps it can be fixed with [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1y9kx7/key_loose_try_a_bit_of_scotch_tape/]some scotch tape[/url] generally.[/quote]

Thanks a lot for the info
unfortunately it seems to be the switch and not just the cap https://streamable.com/7xe0r

#5

Masonini

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As long as there's no binding you should be fine.

#6

AshJur

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My keyboard keys do the same thing and I've never really even noticed it until this thread. Had this thing for like 4 years and I type a LOT, even spilled entire cups of coffee on it, dropped it out of bags onto hard floors etc, still works like a charm (results may vary). So I wouldn't call it 'flimsy' at all, just something to get used to. Though, if you don't like the feel of it that's understandable, might be distracting for some.