How can I make my keyboard sturdier?

[manna]

Hello everyone.

Simple (i hope) question: is there any way I can make my pcb mount keyboard more resistant without having to desolder all the switches and put a mounting plate on?
Perhaps placing a sheet of some material between the case and the pcb? Anyone tried something similar or have some suggestion? A custom acrylic case?
If it can help with the answer the pcb I'm talking about is a Leeku MX1800 L3.

Thanks.

[Joey Quinn]

Are you looking for a sturdier keyboard case or were you looking for a stiffer keystroke feeling?

If it's the first option you need to reinforce the case or add a plate (depending on how the pcb/plate mounts to the case). If it's option #2 you need to add a plate, people normally go PCB mount for a softer keystroke feeling because a PCB has more give than a metal or plastic plate does.

If you just have a PCB without any sort of case, adding a case will make the board stiffer and change the keystroke feeling a bit.

I hope that answers your question, I'm not totally sure what you're asking

[manna]

Are you looking for a sturdier keyboard case or were you looking for a stiffer keystroke feeling?

If it's the first option you need to reinforce the case or add a plate (depending on how the pcb/plate mounts to the case). If it's option #2 you need to add a plate, people normally go PCB mount for a softer keystroke feeling because a PCB has more give than a metal or plastic plate does.

If you just have a PCB without any sort of case, adding a case will make the board stiffer and change the keystroke feeling a bit.

I hope that answers your question, I'm not totally sure what you're asking

Hey Joey.

I'm looking for a stiffer case, since I tend to bottom out and I'm afraid the PCB can get damaged in the long run because of all the flexing.

I actually already have a case, from an old G80-1800 which is compatible with the keyboard I'm using, but it's poorly made so it doesn't really help.
What I was thinking is getting a thin sheet of metal (1mm?) and placing it between the pcb and the bottom part of the case. This should help with the flexing, but I was wondering if it can damage the pcb somehow.

[Joey Quinn]

Adding a sheet of metal under the PCB won't do anything other than possibly short out components. The PCB shouldn't break because you're bottoming out unless you're hammering on it and trying to break something.

[tp4tissue]

Just BUY another sturdier keyboard..

[merlin64]

I have the same PCB, the G80 1800 case is pretty flimsy and I would recommend you getting a Dolch PAC case...if you can get one.

In another case I've done the following:
1. Dynamat (same stuff used to dampen vibrations in cars)
2. Drawer Liner to go over the Dynamat

This has yielded a much more flex resistant keyboard and has also dampened some of the noise associated with it.

[chyros]

Make everything out of steel.

[Tactile]

I put a sheet of rubber under the PCB on my PCB mount board.

[SpectreiiI]

I have the same PCB, the G80 1800 case is pretty flimsy and I would recommend you getting a Dolch PAC case...if you can get one.

In another case I've done the following:
1. Dynamat (same stuff used to dampen vibrations in cars)
2. Drawer Liner to go over the Dynamat

This has yielded a much more flex resistant keyboard and has also dampened some of the noise associated with it.

I have a Dolch PAC 65 G80-1813 that I wouldon't be willing to let go of.

[manna]

I have the same PCB, the G80 1800 case is pretty flimsy and I would recommend you getting a Dolch PAC case...if you can get one.

In another case I've done the following:
1. Dynamat (same stuff used to dampen vibrations in cars)
2. Drawer Liner to go over the Dynamat

This has yielded a much more flex resistant keyboard and has also dampened some of the noise associated with it.

How thick are the Dynamat and the drawer liner?

[merlin64]

If Manna just wants the case, I wouldn't mind splitting the cost and just getting the PCB and the LED PCB

[merlin64]

You'd have to look on their website I don't quite remember: http://www.dynamat.com/

Drawer Liner I think is dependent on which store you go to.

[SBJ]

Make everything out of steel.

ALL the steel!

[Findecanor]

Ditto on Dolch case, but be prepared that the Dolch has a flat case where as the original G80-1800 is quite inclined.

I have seen a group buy for a metal case but I think it required a metal plate.

[chyros]

Make everything out of steel.

ALL the steel!

Exactly. Down the line I'll be showing you guys a proper keyboard. And I mean PROPA proper.

[manna]

I'm not sure I could afford a Dolch case, so if you get the keyboard you can keep it.

[SBJ]

Make everything out of steel.

ALL the steel!

Exactly. Down the line I'll be showing you guys a proper keyboard. And I mean PROPA proper.

You just made my mouth water. I'll be looking forward to it!

[chyros]

Make everything out of steel.

ALL the steel!

Exactly. Down the line I'll be showing you guys a proper keyboard. And I mean PROPA proper.

You just made my mouth water. I'll be looking forward to it!

You'll like it, I guarantee it .