The space bar is always the worse switch on a keyboard

[phototristan]

Doesn't it seem strange that the spacebar is just a normal switch like any letter switch, yet it gets many more presses than any other key?

I think this is why on the Model Ms, (and likely most all other boards as well), the space bar always feels a bit weak compared to other keys.

Should they have made that one switch a bit more robust than all the others?

[kishy]

Doesn't it seem strange that the spacebar is just a normal switch like any letter switch, yet it gets many more presses than any other key?

I think this is why on the Model Ms, (and likely most all other boards as well), the space bar always feels a bit weak compared to other keys.

Should they have made that one switch a bit more robust than all the others?

Although the spacebars on Ms generally feel different from the rest of the keys, I wouldn't say they feel weaker or more abused. I have yet to find a case of Model M spring inconsistency, in fact...just overall different feeling from board to board, no true variance within a particular keyboard except between types of keys (small vs large).

I wonder what could be accomplished by using two switches for a spacebar? Put them in parallel electrically, one at each end of the spacebar, with a stabilizer rod between them.

[ch_123]

Some Cherry keyboards used higher strength switches for the space bar. The Model F had a stabilizer mechanism that made it much harder to press than other keys (about 90g vs 65g)

A lot of people find such arrangements unpleasant and engage in various mods to make the space bar as light as the other switches.

[Nonmouse]

Some Cherry keyboards used higher strength switches for the space bar.

Not to mention a stabilizer bar.  The spacebar on most of my keyboards is noticeably stiffer than the other keys.  Of course, since I'm thwapping it with my thumb, I don't notice the additional force when I'm typing.

[itlnstln]

I hate when Cherry does this.  The first thing I do is swap the spacebar switch with Scroll Lock.

[JBert]

[strike]If you want stiff get a Model F AT.[/strike]

If you want a decent spacebar get a model F AT.

There, fixed that for you.
Mine is no NIB but it works perfectly fine, thank you very much.

Also, webwit can prove that you don't need a spacebar. Just watch.

[ricercar]

Youdon'tneedaspacebar.

But then how will I scroll down in my browser?

[audioave10]

It seems there is a better chance to hit the space-bar at a non-optimum angle.
I'm suprised they last as long as they do. As a gamer, my "W" key gets more abuse.