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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: c.a.t. on Thu, 11 August 2022, 15:54:11
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I recently ruined an entire keyboard while lubing the switches with Krytox... The result, the Alps SKCM White on my Omnikey 102 are completely over lubed... Here a sound test video SKCM White Stock VS Overlubed. Next time, I will listen Chyros and make a soft clean... If you do lube your alps switches, do it lightly!
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Amazing presentation! Sadly it doesn't forgive your crimes. I'm sorry, but we're going to have to execute you : (
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Ahaha yeah I know... But it's the third time I disassembly the switches to wipe the residue of lube, and it's still not perfect... I think that a great penalty already :P
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With clickies you never lube the leaf. This will result in a muted sound and less tactility.
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Yeah, my mistake. I did not lube the leaf, but to much on the stem... result, some of the lube go on the leaf...
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What's the best way to lube switches?
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What's the best way to lube switches?
Some will say wax mod for the Alps switches but it does not work great for me either... Personally would stand by Thomas Ran opinion and from now, I only soft clean Alps switches... But I'm sure someone will find a miracle product in the future!
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What's the best way to lube switches?
Some will say wax mod for the Alps switches but it does not work great for me either... Personally would stand by Thomas Ran opinion and from now, I only soft clean Alps switches... But I'm sure someone will find a miracle product in the future!
Dry lube is recommended for Alps. I don't remember the exact reason but, something with not being a dust magnet.
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something with not being a dust magnet.
Unlike the switches themselves, that catch more dust than artisan fans catch Ls
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Ultrasonic tubs are really cheap now, $50 on amazon. distilled water @ walmart.
Or 100% alcohol bath in a zip lock bag.
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Nice great tips! Thanks!