First of all - hello community of geekhack !
This post will be half introduction of me and half explanation of my problem. There will be TL;DR at the end, don't worry.
The PastMy first experience with keyboards was a pretty white Chicony rubberdome for a few bucks. It is probably still working, and IMO, it is the best rubberdome that I've ever used. After more than ten years of switching between Chic and BAD notebook scissors, I've decided to get myself a good keyboard. Then an old IBM Model M (93', ISO, PS/2) came to my hands and I fell in love. Except my dormitory neighbours were not so happy. After year+ and massive research on the internet (I'm maniac when it comes to buying something), I found a friend for my old Model M, but that is the next chapter...
The PresentBelow my hands is a shiny new CoolerMaster Quickfire TK (numpad + arrow keys combo) with Cherry MX Browns. I need the tactile bump and Clears were not available. But after a few days I am VERY tempted to throw this board out of the window and return to Model M. It is my first experience with Cherries, so I may be doing something wrong. That is why I write all of this, in hope that someone will explain to me if it's normal, or if this board is broken.
1.
Missing keys. My writing style is quite light. I don't bottom out very hardly, but I make sure that the key goes through the tactile bump (and hopefuly actuation point). Still, there are times when the keyboard just doesn't recognize the keys that I press all the way down. I can't tell for sure when it happens, but e.g. many times, when I start typing password to unlock the PC from screensaver, the first keypress is not processed.
2.
Locking keys. Other VERY annoying thing happens when some key gets "stuck". Not mechanically, but the board keeps sending the signal until I press it again. Kinda like when my PS/2->USB adapter on Model M gets drunk and wobbly and keeps repeating keystrokes. Tried different USB ports on my laptop, still the same.
3. This is very minor, but I was surprised that Cherries are ... rough? Their travel is not as smooth as I expected. Do they "burn in", or something? It isn't bad, just ... unexpected, regarding their fame and price.
The FutureI am sad that this relationship between me and my Quickfire isn't going well. Many keyboards spark my attention, especially those 60% with MX Clears (Duck Shine Mini with ISO layout - pure love). If all boards behave like mine, well ... I will probably get back to rubberdomes.
TL;DRCM Quickfire TK with Browns keeps missing keypresses, sometimes repeats keypresses until pressed again and I'm surprised that Cherries are rougher than I expected. First time mech. keyboard user, so I don't know if it's only me, or if it's faulty product.
Thank you for replies and suggestions !
